Delbarton Today Spring 2016

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Seeing America SlowlyAuthor Rinker Buck ’69 on the Oregon Trail

Cover: Author Rinker Buck’69 on the Oregon Trail. All photographs in this issue ofDelbarton Todaywere taken byJessica Fiddes or J. Craig Paris unlessotherwise indicated.Cover Photographer: Vince Holtz

Rt. Rev. Richard Cronin, OSB, Abbot,St. Mary’s Abbey President, DelbartonSchoolBr. Paul Diveny, OSB, HeadmasterRev. Rembert F. Reilly, OSB, Vice President for DevelopmentJ. Craig Paris ’82, Director ofDevelopmentJessica Vermylen Fiddes, Director of Communications

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1 From the Headmaster

2 Homecoming 2015

24 A Succisa Virescit StoryBy Malcolm Sutherland-Foggio ’16

28 Global Delbarton Traveler By Harry MacCormack

30 Seeing America Slowly: Rinker Buck ’69 on the Oregon TrailBy Jessica Fiddes

38 Around Delbarton

64 Sports ShortsBy Harry MacCormack

78 Abbey Notes By Fr. Edward Seton Fittin, OSB ’82

81 Abbey Church and Monastery Celebrate Fifty YearsBy Fr. Benet Caffrey, OSB

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110 Delbarton Yesterday | The Ever-Adaptable Trinity HallBy Fr. Benet Caffrey, OSB

I was a big fan of the PBS crime series Wallander thataired a few years ago. Each episode was based on one ofthe books of Swedish author Henning Mankell. The chiefcharacter, Kurt Wallender, is a brooding, dark anddifficult person – but he’s also a very fine detective. Atthe end of one episode, having solved a particularlyvicious murder, Wallender’s young sergeant turns to himand asks, “When did we become like this?” andWallender replies, “When we stopped darning oursocks”. He gives no explanation; and I imagine mostviewers, like me, were left puzzled. But that answerstayed with me. It even brought back childhoodmemories. I could see my mother sitting in our livingroom with a basket that contained the different coloredthreads, needles and the shiny wooden darning egg thatwould she would use to repair the holes in my father’ssocks. Then one day the basket was put away and neverreappeared. That was the day when the conclusion wasreached that it was no longer worth the effort to mendsocks, when you could just buy new. The old were justthrown away. We had entered the age of consumption.

In his recent encyclical letter, Laudato Si’: On Care forOur Common Home, Pope Francis uses the term‘throwaway culture’ to describe what, I think, Wallenderwas talking about. He writes “These problems are closelylinked to a throwaway culture which affects theexcluded just as it quickly reduces things to rubbish... A serious consideration of this issue would be one way ofcounteracting the throwaway culture which affects theentire planet, but it must be said that only limitedprogress has been made in this regard.” The Pope seesthe effects of this attitude as having a negative impactnot just on material creation but on human existence aswell. “Human beings too are creatures of this world,enjoying a right to life and happiness, and endowed withunique dignity. So we cannot fail to consider the effectson people’s lives of environmental deterioration, currentmodels of development and the throwaway culture.”Like Wallender’s response to his sergeant, the Pope’sencyclical not only leaves us with much to ponder, butalso challenges us to be open to new ways of thinking.

As an educational institution run by Benedictine monks,we need to take Pope Francis’ challenge seriously. Hewrites specifically about the role of education in shaping“new habits”. “An awareness of the gravity of today’scultural and ecological crisis must be translated into newhabits. Many people know that our current progress andthe mere amassing of things and pleasures are not

enough to give meaning andjoy to the human heart, yetthey feel unable to give upwhat the market sets beforethem. In those countrieswhich should be making thegreatest changes in consumerhabits, young people have anew ecological sensitivity anda generous spirit, and some ofthem are making admirableefforts to protect theenvironment. At the sametime, they have grown up in amilieu of extreme consumerism and affluence whichmakes it difficult to develop other habits. We are facedwith an educational challenge... “The challenge is tocome up with a broader model of ecological educationthat goes beyond just science. The Pope sees it this way.“Environmental education should facilitate making theleap towards the transcendent which gives ecologicalethics its deepest meaning. It needs educators capableof developing an ethics of ecology, and helping people,through effective pedagogy, to grow in solidarity,responsibility and compassionate care.” Delbarton haswillingly accepted this challenge by adopting acommitment to stewardship as one of our goals foraccreditation over the course of the next seven years.

Speaking of reusing and recycling... As you read thisissue of Delbarton Today, work has begun on the long-awaited renovations to Trinity Hall. This is both excitingand daunting venture. Exciting, because we arebreathing new life into this venerable structure. Therenovations will produce a healthier and more energyefficient space for learning to happen. It will also give usthe opportunity to reconfigure the space in ways thatwill make it more conducive to 21st century learning andmore responsive to our students’ needs. It is daunting,because it is a very time-constrained project andeverything needs to happen right on schedule. Aschallenging as this may be, we know that when theDelbarton community comes together, we can get itdone. Inspired by God’s many blessings and the goodwork we have done together in the past, we lookconfidently to the future.

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Homecoming 2015

Delbarton parents outdid themselves in the food tents.

From left, Stacy Waldis P’13, ’17, Abbot RichardCronin, OSB, and Fiona Dolan P’17.

From the class of 2008, Jack Bartlett, Christian Mattia, Taylor Doherty and Dan Miggins.


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This adorable puppy attracted a lot ofattention.


Sandy and Frank Visceglia ’85, P’18.

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Class of 2015 took abreak from college.

From left, Bill Murray(William & Mary),

PJ Burke (Fordham),Patrick Bray (Vanderbilt)

and James Wroblewski(Villanova).

Mindy Papetti P’13,’14,’17 demonstrates how to make her famousFrito Pie. Husband AJ Papetti ’82 stands by for the assist.

Homecoming 2015

Dan Lacz ’95 brought his personal fan zone to Homecoming 2015.

Members of the Class of 1990 presented Headmaster Br. Paul Divenywith a $500,000check representing a class gift in celebration of their 25th reunion year.


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The Class of 1995 planted a tree inthe memory of three classmates.


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Justin Garris ’07 and family enjoyed Homecoming Day at Delbarton.

Atom Tan rocks the crowd in the Garden. Mike O’Connell ’85, Chris McCumber ’85, and Ken Collins ’85, along with guest bassplayer Randy Staley, subbing for Brandan Romans ’85, reunited to perform at Homecoming 2015 and the 30th reunionfor the Class of 1985. They’re already booked for Homecoming 2020 to celebrate their 35th reunion!

To celebrate his 40th reunion, Jim Ferrante ’75 and hisband played us out of Homecoming 2015 in style.

Lorraine Petrolino, Fr. Andrew Smith, OSB, and Heidi Williamson.

Class of 1990 (with Athletic Director DanWhalen, standing third from left): BrendanMaher, Galen Criqui, Dan Whalen, Josh Smith,Sean Barrett, Brian McGinty; Kneeling: Dave

Aromando and Mark Paske.

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John Traynor ’79, TomMcFadden ’80 and Keith

Kulper ’70

The Darche family with Br. Paul: RJ ’07, Matt ’11, Br. Paul, Rich ’72 and Mike ’10. The 1965 golf team is reunited: Peter Keller ’65, John Werring ’65,Dave McBride ’65 and Dennis Williamson ’65.

Top golfer Bob Murphy ’87wearing thesignature green blazer with Headmaster Br.Paul Diveny, OSB.

Forty-eight golfersteed off on

October 15, 2015for the

Homecoming GolfOuting at NewJersey National

Golf Club inBasking Ridge,

NJ…

Homecoming 2015


On October 16, the Alumni Association hosted the 2015 Hall of Honor Dinner in the Fine Arts Center and inducted three newmembers, Wayne Gardiner, Derek J. Maguire ’90 and Frank D. Visceglia ’85, into the Delbarton Hall of Honor...

HALL OF HONOR MEMBERS

1984Jules G. Spada ’48

1985Frank D. Visceglia ’60†

1986Lee S. Trumbull ’58

1987Rev. Manus Duffy, OSB ’60†

Joseph K. Pagano ’63W. Norman Scott ’64

1988Edward F. Broderick ’50D. Peter Keller ’65

1989Edward J. Dwyer ’64John F. Sanfacon ’57Louis P. Thebault

DEREK J. MAGUIRE ’90

Derek Maguire is a 1990 graduate ofDelbarton where he was a three sportvarsity athlete in soccer, hockey andlacrosse. In his senior soccer season heco-captained the team to a state championship earning all-conferenceand all-state honorable mention. Inhockey, he was a two-time captain, an all-state selection for 3 years, won 4 Mennen Cups and is the highestscoring defenseman in state history with242 points: 110 goals, 132 assists.

In June 1990, he was selected in the 9thround of the NHL entry draft by theMontreal Canadiens. In 2010, Maguirewas an inaugural induction into the NJHigh School Hockey Hall of Fame. He wasalso a proud participant in “FrozenFlashback: The Greatest Game NeverPlayed” in 2010 when alumni playersfrom Delbarton and St. Joe’s faced off ,twenty-one years after their state finalsgame was cancelled due to a measlesoutbreak.

Post Delbarton, Maguire attendedHarvard University where he lettered inhockey (4yrs) and lacrosse (2yrs). Duringhis four seasons, he was an All-ECACRookie Team Selection, A 2-time All ECACTeam Selection, and a Second Team AllAmerican. After graduation, he signed a 3year contract with the MontrealCanadiens.

Derek currently serves as the President ofthe Delbarton Alumni Club of Boston andis Vice President, Co-Chair of the Friendsof Harvard Hockey. He has worked atBank of America Merrill Lynch for 18years, and is Director of Global RatesDerivatives in Boston, MA. Derek lives inHingham , MA with his wife of 19 years,Megan Maguire, and their children:Quinn (15), Declan (14), Ryan (11) andTerrence (9) .

He and his wife can be seen throughoutthe Northeast driving their four childrenfrom lacrosse tournaments to hockeygames.

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WAYNE M. GARDINER

It’s probably not surprising that a teacherof mathematics would have a curriculumvita loaded with numbers. But when itcomes to Wayne Gardiner, it’s the qualityrather than quantity that gets ourattention.

Gardiner has been teaching at Delbartonfor 41 years, and for 20 of those years hechaired the math department.

A 1974 graduate of Bowdoin College,Gardiner first worked in his alma mater’sadmissions office for a year. He joined theDelbarton faculty the following year as ateacher of mathematics and as assistantto the renowned Anthony “Tony”Passarelli, coach of Green Wave cross-country and track and field.

As soon as the fall of 1979, Gardiner wasasked to assume leadership of theprogram with the sad passing to cancerof Coach Passarelli. A formidable

assignment, to be sure, but again thenumbers show us that the Green Waverunning legacy was in fine hands.Delbarton teams went on to win 3NJSIAA state championships, 5 MorrisCounty championships, and 14 NorthernHills championships.

Coach Gardiner has also led his peers aspresident of the Catholic TrackConference and the Morris County TrackCoaches Association, which in 2006


1990Daniel Foley ’50†

Carmine J.Galdieri II ’57Robert C. O’Mara ’60

1991James M. Corroon ’57Frank A. DelaneyRev. Giles P. Hayes, OSB ’56

1992Rev. Stephen. W. Findlay, OSB†

William F. Sittmann ’67Joseph R. McDonough ’68†

1993Robert B. Collins ’56William O. Regan†

1994Brian T. Fitzgibbon ’74†

Rev. Kenneth H. Mayer, OSB†

William J. McFadden ’59

1995Edward J. Butera ’56Harvey C. Jones, Jr. ’70Skip Livera ’63†

1996Kary W. Antholis ’80Rev. Adrian McLaughlin, OSB†

1997Daniel T. Scott ’62James E. Nugent ’69†

W. Michael Murphy, Jr. ’67

Wayne Gardiner and Delbarton colleagues.

His former runners celebrate Wayne Gardiner’s Hall of Honor induction.

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1998Kevin T. Kenny ’78Robert E. Mulcahy IIIBoyd A. Sands ’55

1999Elizabeth T. & John G. Gilfillan III†

Anthony M. Nugent ’74Peter L. O’Neill ’59

2000E. Pat Brady ’70David F. McBride ’65Rev. Peter J. Meaney, OSB†

2001C. Sean Closkey ’85Donald L. CriquiRobert L. Sheridan ’81

2002Lawrence H. McLernon ’57J. Craig Paris ’82

2003John F. Conner ’53Hilda Maloney†

Bill Smith ’63

2004Abbot Brian H. Clarke, OSBEugene “Doc” Doherty ’54†

J. Brian Thebault ’69

2005Right Reverend Thomas J. Confroy,OSB†

Ronald P. Mealey ’50William J. Waldron III ’65

2006Brian E. Fleury†

John P. “JP” Flynn ’86†

Richard L. Wade ’61

renamed the Holiday Relays at DrewUniversity in his honor as the GardinerHoliday Relays.

He has been elected to the NJSIAACoaching Hall of Fame, and was alsonamed New Jersey Track Coach of theYear. He is a 5-time Morris County Coachof the Year and a12-time Northern HillsCoach of the Year.

As an educator, Gardiner also holds a MAdegree in math education from RutgersUniversity. He has served as a reader for

AP math exams, as Delbarton Dean ofStudies, and was a long-time member ofthe Delbarton admissions committee. Forthis distinguished career, Gardiner wasrecognized with the Delbarton Lay Boardof Trustees Award in 2007.

So the numbers add up - honors, awards,championships. But perhaps a finerreward for such a long and distinguishedcareer as a teacher and coach is teachingand coaching many of the sons of hisformer students and athletes. Now that’sa legacy.

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Hall of Honor inductee Derek Maguire ’90,center, is greeted by several teammates,

Brendan Collins ’90, and Chris Bury ’91.

The Walsh family salutes their dear friend,Hall of Honor inductee Wayne Gardiner,center left.

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FRANK D. VISCEGLIA JR. ’85

Frank has dedicated his life to family, thefamily business, and to communitythrough Delbarton School.

Frank is a graduate of the University ofNotre Dame. After graduation, Frankbegan working for Federal BusinessCenters (FBC) a full-service industrialdeveloper. FBC was founded in 1938 byFrank’s grandfather as a moving andstorage business which was graduallytransformed into a real estate company.In 1965, the company purchased theformer Raritan Arsenal and has focusedon building Raritan Center, a master-planned, mixed-use business park. Thecompany now owns and operates 60buildings on 1,200 acres serving over 180companies. These companies includeFedEx Express, United Parcel Service, and

FedEx Ground which maintain regionalshipping centers in Raritan Center.

FBC and Raritan Center have won manyawards including both the national 2014Building of the Year Award from theBuilders Owners and ManagersAssociation (BOMA) and the 2014 BOMANJ Building Energy Reduction Award.Over the years, Frank has worked incustomer service, financial services and,most notably, operations. Frank has alsoserved on the board and as treasurer ofthe NJ Chapter of NAIOP and on theBoard of Trustees for the MiddlesexCountry College Foundation.

Frank works diligently to grow the familybusiness in a changing businessenvironment, partnering with his unclePeter Visceglia ’76 and his sister Nicole.FBC has focused on developing,



2007Patrick Henry ’57Richard W. HerbstGeorge H. Miller, Jr. ’52

2008Michael A. Ferguson ’88John E. Luke, Jr. ’78

2009James J. McGough ’49†

John C. Traynor ’79Andrew W. Verhalen ’74

2010James A. Ferrante, Jr. ’75Keith D. Kulper ’70 Rev. Bruno A. Ugliano, OSB†

2011Kurt W. Krauss ’81Peter Pizzi ’71 Anthony Passarelli†

2012Thomas A. Caputo ’57Thomas J. Luby ’72 James G. Petrucci ’82

2013Martin S. Flaherty ’77Dr. Roy Horton†

Jon Krawczyk ’88

2014Fr. Beatus Lucey, OSBTaylor Price ’04Michael J. Slattery ’59

2015Wayne GardinerDerek J. Maguire '90 Frank D. Visceglia '8

modernizing and repurposing dozens ofbuildings, and Raritan Center has becomea major rail hub for central New Jersey.Frank is particularly proud of FBC’sservice systems and the way FBC’scoworkers helped the company and itscustomers weather the challenge ofSuperstorm Sandy.

He credits his father Frank Visceglia ’60and father-in-law Carmine Galdieri ’57,both Delbarton Hall of Honor members,for motivating him to serve Delbarton.After beginning as a class representative,Frank joined the Alumni Board where heserved for a decade with a focus ongrowing the alumni community. Hismission was to make Delbarton moreaccessible and to encourage more alumnito “Be a part of it”. In 2008, Frank andformer Alumni President Lee Esposito ’74launched Career Day, which invitesalumni back on campus to speak with theDelbarton senior class about their

careers. This event reconnects alumniwith the school and showcases theDelbarton network in action.

Frank and his wife Sandra live in ShortHills with their three children. Their firstdate was at the 1991 Hall of Honor dinnerwhere Frank knew immediately she was aspecial person. Their daughter Patricia istraveling in Europe after graduating fromOak Knoll School. Son James is asophomore at Delbarton, and sonNicholas is a freshman at MorristownBeard School.

Frank takes great satisfaction in beingpart what Delbarton has become andbelieves the future is even brighter. “Forme, it is all about doing whatever I can tohelp Delbarton help the students. I amfortunate to be part of this greatcommunity where students are happy,successful, and never seem to want toleave campus. As Abbott Giles likes to say,‘the culture is working’.”

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Director of Alumni & Development J. Craig Paris ’82, right,greets his old friend Peter Visceglia ’76.

Ed Weinlein ’65with Barbara and Michael Vaughn ’65.

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Alumni Association President Jerry Jabbour ’92welcomes guests.


Hall of Honor inductee Frank Visceglia ’85 speaks about his family’s closeassociation with Delbarton.

Former Alumni Association President TerrenceRouse ’86 serves as master of ceremony.

Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB uses cymbals to summon guests into the FAC theater for the Hall of Honor induction ceremony.

I wa s “ c u t d ow n ” w h e n Iw a s t e n - y e a r s - o l d .Cancer is one of the most terrifying

things a person can face. Cancer is scary.Cancer kills. In December 2008, I facedvery slim odds of survival.

I had Pelvic Ewing’s Sarcoma, a bonetumor typically measured in millimeters.Mine enveloped my right ilium withtendrils extending into my right femur. Iwas called to war on December 7, 2008,drafted into a battle where children fightas soldiers and the weapons areprescribed by doctors.

Doctors told us that someone with pelvicEwing’s had a 50% chance of survivingfive years, but my massive tumor reducedthe odds. Assuming I survived, a quarterof my body would be amputated, myright side from the bottom of my rib cagedown. I would undergo six rounds ofchemotherapy followed by surgery toremove the tumor and effected tissue,then radiation, and another eight roundsof chemo. Hearing this at age ten shouldhave scared me; it didn’t. I was driven tofight my cancer. Our family motto SansPeurmeans “without fear.” Every momentI lived was an opportunity to fight for mylife. Every moment was a gift.

It took a week for my hair to start fallingout. Chemo was aggressive because Ihad a higher metabolic rate than adult, somy cancer had a high metabolic rate too.I received double the adult dosage ofchemo. Thankfully, chemo drugs shrankmy tumor to my right ilium, allowing mysurgeon to only remove my hip. Surgerytook my entire right hip; my femur nowuses scar tissue as a pseudo hip socket.Following surgery, in addition to the nexteight rounds of week-long chemo, I wasimmobilized for fourteen weeks in a bodycast and, later, a body brace. I enduredintense physical therapy due to muscleatrophy (I’m still not 100%) and I finishedmy cancer treatments on July 14, 2009:Bastille Day.

During treatment I noticed somealarming trends. The pediatric cancerfloor overflowed with children.Childhood cancer incidence rates arehigher than people suspect, about twoclassrooms of children each day in theUS, and the number grows 6% each year.Children are 100% of our future, yetchildren’s cancers receive less than 3% ofcancer research dollars. Only 1 in every 10children diagnosed lives “happily-ever-after.” Two die in under five years,another dies in under ten years, sevensurvive, but six have long-term health

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A Succisa Virescit StoryBy Malcolm Sutherland-Foggio ’16


and disability concerns as a result of theircancer treatments, which often shortentheir adult lives and impact its quality.

I saw little kids around me fighting fortheir lives, but nobody was stepping upto change the landscape for childhoodcancer. As an optimistic naive 10-year-old, I thought maybe I could dosomething. After my first round ofchemo, I started selling rubberwristbands for three dollars to supportresearch. I raised $13,000 within severalmonths and wondered if that’s what I can do without trying, what can I do if Ireally try?

Weeks after my surgery, I washospitalized getting a week of chemo. Itwas Sunday night, around eleven o’ clock,and the hospital was very quiet.Suddenly, we heard a scream and crash

Last summer, while touring with his National Angel Quilt, Malcolm delivered a research donation to his friend,Dr. Susan Blaney, Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Texas Children’s Cancer Center in Houston..

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from two doors down. It was a mother’shelpless cry. We knew that cry could onlymean one thing. Cancer is the #1 diseasekiller in our children.

Michael was three. He would never growup. He would never graduate highschool, get married, have children, or anyother thing that his mother had hopedfor him. Worst of all, is that no one reallyknew. The world did not stop toremember Michael.

Unlike other childhood tragedies,Michael’s death did not make the news.Michael’s death, however, outraged me. Itold my mother, “Someone really needsto make some noise about this!” Idecided to incorporate a non-profit forkids’ cancer research. I laid out a businessplan, explained that I wanted to fundresearch for all children’s cancers. If

people knew the reality of childhoodcancer, they would care and we couldraise funds to accelerate cure research. Iwanted to get onto the national talkcircuit, develop marketing plans, andhave headlining musicians doing benefitsfor children’s cancer research. I couldn’tsleep that night until she bought thedomain name to our websitemakenoise4kids.org.

Following treatment, on September 24,2009 we incorporated Make Some Noise:Cure Kids Cancer. With lots of help frommy mother, and the generosity ofsupporters, I have raised nearly twomillion dollars for children’s cancerresearch and awareness.

We fund critical translational research forall pediatric cancers at institutions acrossthe United States. Last summer I even


interned at Seattle Children’s to gainsome first-hand research experience. Weare founding members of a childhoodcancer coalition that unites stakeholdersto help advance the cause for childhoodcancer.

We are at the dawn of the revolution ofmodern medicine. I have helped, butthere still is so much more to do. Today, Ihave friends on hospice. I have buriedmany friends. I have a traveling displaycalled The National Angel Quilt, an ever-growing tribute quilt memorializing thekids we are losing. Many kids do survive5 -10 years, but a price is paid by usingtoday’s conventional treatments. We cando better for our children. We will dobetter – sooner rather than later.

“Cut Down” is all about perspective.Being cut down is an opportunity to

grow. My backyard has a bush that growssix more branches for every one you cut.If you are a branch and get pruned, areyou going to leave it at that, or strive tocome back?

During my treatment, my mother said“Life throws things at you, and it’s whatyou do with them that counts.” Despitebeing cut down, I was determined togrow back stronger and create thisfoundation to make a meaningful impacton children’s cancer. I made a pact withmyself as a ten year old cancer patient: if Isurvive, my mission is to create change tohelp kids behind me live long healthylives. My job is to ensure that no youngcomrade is left behind, and to shed anational spotlight on this secretbattlefield.

Malcolm Sutherland-Foggio ’16, inblue vest, with friends from theClass of 2016 at the annual MakeSome Noise 4 Kids Gala onFebruary 27.

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The Federated States of Micronesia is aremote constellation of islands in thePacific Ocean. Within that constellation isthe state of Chuuk, another series ofislands amounting to roughly 50 squaremiles of dry land, inhabited by just over48,000 souls. Among those 48,000 soulsis a Delbarton alumnus, Joseph Lenz.

Following his tenure at Delbarton, Lenzattended Villanova, where in time heembraced the world of volunteering andservice work.

“Heading into college and my first twoyears as an undergrad, I was sure I wantedto go into banking like so many of myfriends were. After a series of immersion

service trips during my junior and senioryears, though, I knew I wanted to changemy path. “

So with the assistance of the JesuitVolunteer Corps, he did just that. TheJesuits sent Joe half way around theworld to work and teach in Micronesia.As one might expect, life on a remoteisland chain in the Pacific comes with itsfair share of challenges. With fewexploitable resources, and its remotenessdiscouraging tourism, developing anykind of sustainable industry has provendifficult, its remoteness also means mostgoods need to be imported as well. Manymodern conveniences are out of reach as

Global Delbarton Traveler:In Micronesia with Joe Lenz ’11 By Harry MacCormack

Recently, we discovered that one of our Alumni Facebook friends had an IPaddress in Micronesia. Meet Joe Lenz ’11…

Joe Lenz ’11 teaches students at Xavier High School inChuuk, one of the Federated States of Micronesia.


well. Basic infrastructure like paved roadsand utilities like electricity and runningwater are typically absent outside the fewurban areas.

Joe has been living and working inMicronesia for the last year with theJesuits, and in that time, Joe has becomea teacher, a college counselor, a coach,and a choir conductor for the students ofXavier High School, an independentCatholic school run by the Jesuit orderthere. According to Joe, collegecounseling is his main focus; importantwork in a place where obtaining a fouryear degree means leaving the countryand traveling hundreds or eventhousands of miles across the ocean. Allbut one of the 40 graduating students atXavier went to college last year, 18 ofwhich went to the United States to do so.

“Our school places a great emphasis onour students going to college,” Joe said,“which I think is a great thing because somany students at the public schools onisland don’t think about that as an optionor have that opportunity.”

Facilitating and fostering success forpeople living in the developing world isnot only Joe’s current day job, it’s his goal

for the foreseeable future, and a goal thathas its roots in lessons learned atDelbarton.

“Delbarton gave us the chance toembrace that Succisa Virescit mindset,the perspective that once cut down, youcan grow back stronger. Yet while we aregiven that power and support, millions ofpeople around the world are strugglingto survive let alone have confidence inthemselves. Realizing all of this movedme to use that blessing for those thataren’t so fortunate, and I hope to do sonot just for my two years with JVC, but forthe rest of my life.”

Once his time in Micronesia is up, Joeplans to return to the states and pursue aMaster’s degree in InternationalDevelopment. He is unsure of where he’llend up, an idea he’s grown verycomfortable with.

“If there is anything that I’ve learnedsince being here, it’s that things change,peoples’ desires change, and circum-stances change… we really try toembrace being in the moment aroundhere.”

Chuuk is roughly 50 square miles of dry land. This is oneof the island’s better roads.

On a remote Pacific island where most goods areimported, shipping containers deliver products criticalfor everyday life.

Remnants of typhoon destruction linger long after atropical storm departs.

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R i n k e r B u c k ’ 6 9 ,the fourth of eleven children of the lateMary Patricia and Thomas Francis Buck,and his five brothers and five sisters wereraised on an old dairy-turned-horse-farmin New Vernon, NJ.

Their father Tom, an airman who trainedBritish pilots for the Battle of Britain, losthis left leg in an air crash after the war. Ahigh school dropout, Tom parlayed hischarismatic personality into the associatepublisher job at Look Magazinewhere heran the bi-weekly while pushing for civil

rights, lobbying on behalf of politicalfriends and raising money for the AAclinic he co-founded. He was dynamic,eccentric, often broke and alwaysdetermined to instill the ‘pioneer spirit’ inhis offspring.

In summer 1958, he loaded the olderchildren onto a horse-drawn coveredwagon and set off for a 400 mileadventure to Valley Forge, PA and Amishcountry. In those days, large swaths ofNew Jersey and eastern Pennsylvaniawere wide open and the family camped

Seeing America Slowly: Rinker Buck ’69 on the Oregon TrailBy Jessica Fiddes


at dairies and state parks along the way.As official scouts, Rinker and olderbrother Kern ’66 took turns riding aheadto find a good spot to spend the night.

Back home, surrounded by family andanimals, Rinker escaped into books:favorites included The Hardy Boysmysteries, Jack London stories, and theWe Were There tales of American history.At Delbarton, he admired monks like Fr.Gerard Lair, Fr. Giles Hayes and Fr. BenetCaffrey for their can do spirit, teachingboys on a shoestring, and never using

money as an excuse to fail. “I learned fromthe monks that it’s your personal driveand not your resources that makes thedifference,” says Rinker. “Delbarton taughtme that unconventional behavior is okay.Significant achievement is derived fromunconventional behavior.” On summervacations, he read books and sent essaysto Fr. Gerard who graded them in a sort ofprivate tutorial. In fact, Rinker took thelast English class of his life during junioryear at Delbarton.

“When I strike the open plains,something happens. I’m home. I breathedifferently. That love of great places, ofrolling open country like the sea, it’s thegreat passion of my life.” –Willa Cather

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The First Great Adventure

In 1966, fifteen year old Rinker andseventeen year old Kern rebuilt a fabric-covered 1946 Piper Cub and that summerKern, a licensed pilot, and Rinker took offfrom Somerset Hills Airport in BaskingRidge. The little plane had no lights orradio and Rinker, Kern’s navigator, plottedthe course with an old compass andoutdated airmen’s charts. During a partic-

ularly violent storm over Pittsburgh, heused smokestacks as visual clues, a trickhis barnstorming father had taught him.The pair landed at thirty small airfieldsacross America where they refueled,refilled water canteens and replenishedtheir stock of Hershey bars. Six days later,they set down at Capistrano Airport inSan Juan Capistrano, CA, then turnedaround and flew home.

Descending a steep hill near Farewell Bend OR.


The Buck brothers had become theyoungest aviators ever to fly coast-to-coast (twice) and even appeared on theTV panel show To Tell The TruthwhereKern stumped judges Betty White (yes, that Betty White) and Orson Bean.Rinker’s book about the trip Flight ofPassage, written over thirty years later in1997, remains a classic in the annals ofboyhood adventures.

After graduating from Bowdoin College in1973, Rinker began his career writing forthe Berkshire Eagle, a breeding ground forNew York journalism. The nomadic life ofa reporter perfectly suited his wanderlustways and, for almost forty years, he wason assignment for national magazinesand newspapers, breaking stories, writingfeatures and serving as a warcorrespondent. He married, had two

Rinker Buck dedicated The Oregon Trail tohis younger brother Nick, “who got usthere with rare gumption and skill”. In thispicture, Nick cradles their other travelingcompanion, his intrepid, corgi-proof JackRussell terrier Olive Oyl.

Author Rinker Buck ’69and a monument markingthe meandering 2,000mile route of the OregonTrail.

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daughters and was arrested in five – orwas it six – foreign countries.

By 2008, changes in the newspaperindustry had started to negatively impacthis staff job at The Hartford Courant.Feature articles on health fads, celebritiesor car wrecks (preferably a scoop on allthree) were in demand and he hadbecome, in his words, “that familiarsubspecies of the North American male,the divorced boozehound with a baddriving record and emerging symptomsof low self-esteem. I knew that I had toescape again”. But to where? Reportingfrom Manhattan, Kansas, he happenedupon a granite monument markingwheel ruts disappearing across theplains, and his obsession with the OregonTrail was born.

Even today, more than 600 miles of original Oregon Trail wagon ruts remain tomark the route across America.

“Husbands and wives died and were buried onthe trail; their widows and widowers remarriedand conceived babies who became America’s youngest pioneers.” The Oregon Trail

Chiseled into the midsection of Americafrom the Missouri River to the PacificCoast, the Oregon Trail was once themost important land route in NorthAmerica. The trail meanders for 2,000miles across the plains of northeasternKansas and southeastern Nebraska whereit meets the majesty of Idaho, Wyomingand Oregon. Between 1836 and 1869,400,000 pioneers in 60,000 canvas-topped wagons traveled west on itsshifting network of trails and cutoffs andhelped to double the country’spopulation.

By the 1860s, as railroads and laterautomobiles replaced wagons andstagecoaches, the deep channels cut byrolling wagon wheels fell into disuse. Thelast American to undertake adocumented journey on the trail was EzraMeeker traveling by ox-drawn wagon in1909. Fearing that the trail wasdisappearing, he placed wooden postswhere he failed to convince locals toerect granite monuments. After the dustfrom Meeker’s wagon settled, the OregonTrail lay dormant for over 100 years.

Rinker Buck’s first instinct was to hitch awagon and travel the trail alone, butreading pioneer diaries that describedthe many hazards convinced him that heneeded help. Luckily for him, youngerbrother Nick Buck volunteered for duty.

A big, brash Coast Guard veteran, Nick isthe Renaissance man of the Buck family, amaster craftsman capable of repairinganything. Unlike the cautious, college-


educated Rinker, Nick’s recipe for successis one part instinct, one partcommonsense with a generous pinch ofdaring-do. He is exactly the man youwant beside you on a trip by coveredwagon across America. Nick wasrecovering from a bad fall off a Maineneighbor’s roof, so a punishing trip on anunforgiving wagon bench seemed ideal.Conveniently, Nick was also anexperienced horseman with a near-savant knowledge of old wagons. Toestablish the chain of command heinsisted on calling Rinker ‘Boss’; Nickanswered to ‘Trail Hand’.

Rinker had invested $25,000 on a restored19th century Schuttler prairie schooner,the minivan of the west (Conestoga wasthe 18-wheeler), and bought a team ofthree mules from the Amish in Missouri.For extra storage he towed a two-wheeled ‘trail pup’ behind the wagon.They hoisted the American flag and Nickattached the original ‘See America Slowly’sign that their father had hung from thefamily’s covered wagon in 1958. Thebrothers, as different as different can be,

would navigate the trail sitting side-by-side on the wagon bench, pulled by theirmules Jake, Bete and Bute andaccompanied by Nick’s Jack Russell terrierOlive Oyl. Never has there been a moreperfect canine sidekick.

The Maharaja and a Ghost

The “maharaja of mules”, Virginia planterGeorge Washington, first introduced theAmerican mule after the Revolution bybreeding Mammoth Jack donkeys fromSpain and France. Mules need less waterthan horses, move faster than oxen andearn their reputation for stubbornness bybalking at the slightest whiff of danger.They are also downright terrified ofbridges, an unfortunate phobia on a tripacross a continent that is bisected byrivers.

The Buck brothers set off from St. Joseph,Missouri in May 2011 and spent the nextfourteen weeks on the trail to Baker City,Oregon, often following the more than600 miles of original wagon ruts stillvisible on the trail. Rinker had obsessedover every square inch of the route, and

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Nick is an eminently skilled team driver,but planning and mastery were trumpedagain and again by happenstance on thetrail.

Thunderstorms in Nebraska, poisonoussnakes, ‘hitch runaways’ that sent themules gamboling across the Wyomingplains, forced marches for water, rottenwheels and a disastrous trail pup accidentall conspired to end their great saga, butwhen times got tough, the Buck brothersgot tougher. Losing their bearings andrunning low on water at Burnt Ranch inWyoming, they met the only grouchyrancher in America who insisted ongiving them a hard time while hisferocious corgi latched onto Olive Oyl’shind quarters. Instinctively, the Buckbrothers dug deeper and, yet again,rescued wagon, mules, dog and eachother.

Occasionally, the ghost of their fatherTom would rise up to haunt Rinker,

One early, courageous traveler on theOregon Trail was Narcissa Whitman, whokept a detailed diary as she and herhusband Marcus led a small group ofmissionary Presbyterians from New York toOregon in 1836.

“I found the soul of my country” causing him to second guess himself andto lose faith. In those moments Nickwould instinctively step in to verballyknock some sense into his older brother,usually attributing Rinker’s annoyinghabit of over-thinking to his complete-waste-of-time college education.

The Bucks made friends and enjoyed thehospitality of ‘trail families’ along the way.They camped on abandoned farms and indozens of small town municipal parksand public corrals where strangerswelcomed them with open arms. “I foundthe soul of my country,” Rinker writes ofthe people they met. In August, whenthey finally reached Oregon, Rinker soldthe mules and wagon to a family of Idahoranchers, then bought a truck and drovethe same route home, interviewing thepeople he had met along the way.

Telling the Story

A history junkie, Rinker had always beenfascinated by how books teach Americanhistory to children. How do you separatecomplex truths from the simple fiction ofmyth? The Oregon Trail corrects somehistorical inaccuracies, using a cinematiccast of characters to tell the story ofregular people thrown in withevangelizing missionaries, miscreantCalvary officers, Mormons, heroes andcrooks. The book burnishes thereputation of American Indians whoserved as friendly guides and boatmen inthe early days of the trail, and tells offrontier entrepreneurs who made moneyoff travelers’ follies. Outfitters talkedinexperienced pioneers into buyingsupplies too heavy to carry, then hid inthe hills and retrieved abandoned gear toresell to the next bunch of rubes. Peoplereported that they didn’t need a map togo west – they just followed the debrispath.

The author salutes ordinary families withthe courage to risk everything, bravesouls like Narcissa Whitman, who kept a


diary as she and her husband Marcus leda small group of missionary Presbyteriansfrom New York to Oregon in 1836.Pioneers, traveling in wagon trains forprotection, shared tips, traded with othertrains and became lifelong friends.Cholera, floods, drought and, in lateryears, Indian raids ended lives on the trail,and people left their mark by chiselingtheir names into rocks. Sometimes,emotions led to trail slayings. Themurderer would be tried and convictedon the spot, then hung from a tree orwagon pole, and victim and killer wouldspend eternity side-by-side in the shallowtrailside grave. Husbands and wives diedand were buried on the trail; their widowsand widowers remarried and conceivedbabies who became America’s youngestpioneers.

Published last fall, Rinker Buck’s book The Oregon Trail quickly attracted glowingreviews. The New York Times calls it a“shaggy pilgrimage” full of “transcendentmoments and near disasters”.Amazon.com named it the best non-fiction book of 2015 and The Oregon Trailrecently won the PEN New England

Award for non-fiction. In June, the bookcomes out in paperback and sales areexpected to be brisk for a book that soentertainingly blends memoir, adventureand history.

The Oregon Trail is more than the historyof the trail or the story of the intrepidBuck brothers’ determination to cross it. Itis an archetypal tale of uncertainty andtriumph, a parable of risk taking,perseverance and the pioneer spirit thatcreated America.

What’s next for Rinker Buck? He spent thisspring in Tennessee building a woodenflatboat and researching the history ofthe simple keel-less vessel that droveAmerican inland trade from 1781 throughthe 1840s. This summer he willexperience life as an Americanflatboatman, floating downriver fromPennsylvania to New Orleans anddoubtless meeting all sorts of charactersalong the way. Another book is sure to follow.

Tom Buck would be proud.

Prior to the Buck brothers, the last American toundertake a documented journey on the trail was EzraMeeker traveling by ox-drawn wagon in 1909.

Rinker Buck’s other books are Shane ComesHome (2006), First Job: A Memoir of Growing Upat Work (2002), If We Had Wings: The EnduringDream of Flight (2001), and Flight of Passage(1997).

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Happy Dronecoming

Drones were officially banned from all NJ high school athletic events thisyear, but on October 16, prior to a school-wide Homecoming Pep Rally, adrone snapped an aerial all-school WAVE photo on the football field. StudentBody President Dan Cimaglia ’16 and Senior Council leaders organized thetroops, and the massive photo shoot went off without a hitch.

Delbarton Tough Mudder

After several months of training, in November Chris Connors ’16ran a 10 mile Tough Mudder obstacle course in Liberty State Parkappropriately attired in a Delbarton t-shirt.

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English teacher Angela Brownpublishes fairly regularly in bothnational and regional magazines andnewspapers (New York Times, andvarious food publications) and recentlywrote the cover story for the (April2016) issue of New Jersey Monthly.

History teacher Chris Cocozello, acandidate for a Master of Arts in Historydegree at Southern New HampshireUniversity, was selected as theOutstanding Student in the Master ofArts in History program and receivedthe award at the May 14 GraduateAcademic Awards Ceremony.

On March 19, Dean of Admissions Dr.David Donovanwas the man in chargewhen Delbarton hosted over 500 NewJersey students and parents for aneducational forum in collaboration withScholar Search Associates, an organi-zation which puts together educationalevents for families nationwide.

Last fall, Spanish teacher Jaime Pariscompleted all his coursework toward aPhD in Spanish Literature at Rutgers. Heis currently preparing for the compre-hensive exams, and has also begunworking with professor Yeon-Soo Kimon a dissertation topic concerning thereturn of the immigrant in the literatureof Spain. Paris will be presenting aprospectus on the topic next spring.

Science teacher Brian Therouxwasaccepted into the Masters of Science inScience Education (MSSE) program atMontana State University. He beginscourses this summer, with a targeteddegree completion of summer 2019.

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His summer courses include Biology ofRiparian Zones and Wetlands and Inquirythrough Science and EngineeringPractices.

In April, Science teacher DanSzelingowski completed the NJAISLeadership Institute, a year-long profes-sional development program. Dan wasnominated by Headmaster Br. Paul Divenyfor this biennial program. Participantsattend five sessions designed to developunderstanding of leadership inindependent education and buildmanagement skills.

Tidings

Angela Brown and her husband Jaywelcomed their daughter Hadley GraceBrown into the world on February 20,2016.

Mike Carr ’01 and his wife Chelseywelcomed their second child and secondson, Nathan Meek Carr, on March 11, 2016.

Religious Studies teacher Jesse Mazzolaand Katrine Lygren were married on April2, 2016. n

On October 18, Delbarton football players hosted the Big Brothers Kick-OffBBQ. Players ran drills and played games with the boys, while parent boostersgrilled hot dogs and hamburgers to feed the hungry young athletes.

Former Faculty Member Rik DuganInstalled as Princeton AcademyHeadmasterOn November 14,PrincetonAcademy of theSacred Heartcelebrated theinstallation ofHeadmasterAlfred F. (Rik)Dugan III. Masswas officiated byAbbot BrianClarke, OSB of St.Mary’s Abbey,pictured here with Dugan who taught English at Delbarton fornine years and coached football and lacrosse. After Delbarton,he served as director of the Upper School and secondary schoolcounseling at Far Hills Country Day School.

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Food Drive Exceeds All Expectations

This year’s Thanksgiving Food Drive surmountedseveral obstacles, including an off-site collectionlocation. Nevertheless, Delbarton families donated54,305 pounds of food and crushed the lofty 50,000pound goal. In doing so, Delbarton restocked theCommunity Soup Kitchen (CSK) for another year, andLois Nichols, CSK Director of Operations, later emailedthe School: “I am absolutely speechless andoverwhelmed! On behalf of the staff and volunteers of theCommunity Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center, but mostespecially our guests, thank you!”

Christmas at Delbarton On December 22, Delbarton celebrated the season withLessons & Carols in the Abbey Church. Afterwards, wesnapped a quick group photo with the Delbarton flag ofboys dressed for the season.


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The 2015 Christmas Gift Drive had anambitious goal and a new plan:Gather 1200 gifts, 2-apiece for 600Paterson children, in one morning.On December 11, students used the36-deanery system to collect andorganize the gifts, then filled the18-wheeled trailer in the bus loop.Families donated 1,000 more toysthan targeted, and Student BodyPresident Dan Cimaglia ’16 lateremailed, “What other school in thecountry does this?” On December 13,Delbarton fathers and boysdistributed the gifts to Patersonfamilies.

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Middle School Basketball won the Middle School Morris CountyBasketball title on February 7. Our indefatigable young athletes defeatedRockaway Valley Middle School 66-52 to claim the title and latercelebrated with their new hardware.

Middle School Wins CountyBasketball Title

Delbarton Honored byInterfaithFood PantryOn April 8, Delbarton School was honored with the “Neighbors HelpingNeighbors” award at the Interfaith Food Pantry’s 17th Annual SpringGala at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany, NJ. Over the years,Delbarton students, faculty and parents have donated nearly 500 hoursof volunteer service to the Pantry, food drives and other fundraisingactivities. The School’s annual Hunger Walks have raised nearly $28,000to support the Pantry and we have collected more than 9 tons of foodwhich has been distributed to local families. Delbarton proudlypartners with the Interfaith Food Pantry to serve provide emergencyand supplemental food for Morris County residents in need.

On April 19, Shawn Ohazuruike ’16wasawarded the Princeton Prize in RaceRelations, presented each year by PrincetonUniversity to winners in 26 regions around

the country; Shawn won the prize for Northern New Jersey. Winnersreceive a $1,000 cash award and attend a two-day symposium onrace hosted by Princeton which brings together young people fromaround the country who have demonstrated passion andcommitment to improve racial harmony in their communities.“Shawn has done just that for us at Delbarton through hispassionate participation and leadership,” says faculty member andDiversity Among Peers (DAP) moderator Jenna Nourie. Ohazuruikecredits Nourie and her fellow DAP moderator Tony Negrin asmentors who encouraged him to apply for the Princeton Prize.Ohazuruike is also a Morris County record-holding hurdler and willstudy and run hurdles at Dartmouth College this fall.


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Admissions LaunchesNew Campaign andDigital ViewBookLast fall, Delbartonlaunched a new adcampaign and itsfirst digital viewbook. The “PrepareYourself” campaignfilters through theonline view book,which includes links to web stories, photoalbums and videos. Admissions Dean Dr.David Donovan reports that the view bookwill be updated each year with fresh photosand stories.

Nick Hahn ’18 Receives 2016 Cerasia AwardOn January 22,Nick Hahn ’18received the Michael Cerasia Awardfrom Robert Cerasia P’94 (thirdfrom left) at a Delbartonconvocation. The award recognizesfreshman year perseverance and isdedicated to the memory of thelate Michael C. Cerasia ’94.Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSBtold students that Hahn facedunusual freshman year hurdles. Anavid hockey player, in fall 2015 heshattered his femur playing thesport. Missing school, navigatingcampus in a wheelchair, then crutches, fitting in doctors’appointments and therapy sessions all conspired to makehis freshman year a bust. Instead, Nick showed unusual

grace and dignity as he met the challenges andultimately overcame them. Nick’s parents Nick and MaryBeth Hahn P’18, on right, witnessed the presentationwith family and friends.

Shawn Ohazuruike ’16Wins Princeton Prize inRace Relations

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On March 12, the Victorian Society of New Yorkcame calling at Old Main, the circa-1883summer home of the Luther Kountze family.Old Main was the last stop on a Society’sEducation Saves Magnificent Mansions tourwhich also included Felician University’sIvisvold Castle and Fairleigh DickinsonUniversity’s 100-room mansion Florham. Fr. Benet Caffrey, OSB, St. Mary’s AbbeyArchivist, greeted the tour with Kountze familyphoto slide show. Guests walked through therestored ground floor rooms, then exited intothe Senior Garden. Hilda Regier of the Victorian Society later wrote, “The grounds areamazing. I had a hard time getting people out of the Italian garden and back to thebus...Thank you for making it possible to see such treasures.”

Victorian Societyof New York VisitsOld Main

Jai Amin ’16 and Ryan Hosler ’16 are DebateChampionsA state soccer title, a bigfootball playoff win, and twonew debate champions...whata weekend Delbarton had onNovember 13-14. At the 12thScarsdale Invitationaltournament, after 11 roundsof debate in a field of 52teams from the New Yorkmetro area, Jai Amin ’16 andRyan Hosler ’16 emerged asthe 2015 tournament PublicForum Debate champions.Their Forensic Society teammates also broughthome a collection of awards from the tourney.

Thank You Thank you to the Delbartonfamilies who graciouslyopened their homes toguests from other countriesthis fall and winter.


On a suitably drizzly December 1,five students arrived from GlenstalAbbey School, our Benedictinebrother school in Limerick, Irelandwhich inspired last year’s infamousIce Bucket Challenge. The first stepat Delbarton was to raise the Irishtri-color. Trips to NYC andWashington were on the agendaduring the boys’ busy and event-filled visit.

Ireland

On January 7, after a fifteenhour flight from Sydney viaDallas, two visitors arrivedfrom Rosebank College, ourpartner school in Sydney,Australia. Jonah Bechara,left, and Luca Petrelli, right,were hosted for a month bythe families of Ian Feeley’16 and Jack Chambers’17, center.

Australia

In January, Delbarton launched a new virtual exchangeprogram connecting Arabic II language students withstudents at Pioneers Baccalaureate School on the WestBank of Palestine. Teacher Zack Tabor (here with his class)conducted the exchange organized by Level Up Village,which last fall helped teacher Caroline Chamberlain’s8th Grade Science students build 3-D projects in a virtualexchange with students in Uganda.

Global Delbarton hosts more than a dozen trips andexchanges over five continents, and uses technology tobroaden the reach via virtual exchanges. Director ofGlobal Exchanges Dan Pieraccini says, “Even whenstudents and families can’t budget time or resources for ahomestay, community service, or other experience abroad,we can still bring these opportunities into Delbartonclassrooms.”

A group of fifteen young studentsfrom Torrevelo School in Santander,Spain arrived on campus for twoweeks in January to live withDelbarton families while theyattended classes and saw thesights. Los chicos got more excitement than theyplanned for when their return flight was delayed by thenear-record-breaking blizzard that closed all three NewYork area airports. On January 20, they visited JaimeParis’ AP Spanish class to drill advanced language

students in Spanish in an exercise that resembled theequivalent of language/ culture speed dating. Here,Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB bids adios to the boysas they show off their keepsake Delbarton sweatshirts.

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Arabic Language Virtual Exchange

Los Chicosfrom Spain

Schola Cantorum directed by DavidBlazier had busy fall and winterseasons. The choral group performedin concert at Delbarton on November6, in the Christmas Concert onDecember 20 and even performedcarols at Tiffany’s over the holidayseason. On January 28, the boysharmonized with Morristown Beardand the Ranney School at MorristownBeard’s performing arts center as partof a choral consortium, and onJanuary 30 they were on stage again,singing with choirs from Bergen Catholic, St. Peter’s Prep, and Seton Hall Prep, along withthe Rutgers Glee Club during the Men’s Choral Festival hosted by Bergen Catholic.

On October 30, 31 and November 1, AbbeyPlayers presented a dramatic production ofWilliam Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’sDream performed to great reviews by a castof students and visiting thespians in theFine Arts Center theater.


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Music Ensembles in Performance

Delbarton’s musicensembles including,pictured here, the JazzEnsemble directed by GregDevine, hosted concerts inNovember and March. Ourtalented musicians andvocalists also performthroughout the school yearduring church services andat school events.

Making Art at The Met

Art Department’s annual field trip to TheMetropolitan Museum in Manhattan onSeptember 30 is a tradition. This year’s tripincluded all forty juniors and seniors inDelbarton’s 2-year AP Art program.Photographer Grant Brewster ’17 createdhis own art at The Met and his pictures werelater posted on the Delbarton website.

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2016 AP Art Exhibit debutedon January 27 with anopening reception attendedby friends, faculty and families.Pianist John Paciga ’18 andguitarist Peter Toronto ’16supplied background music.AP artists from the Class of2016 are Joseph Esposito,Brandon Gaceta, JosephGambetta, Nicholas Anselmi,Christopher Crowley, IanFeeley, Tyler Kobryn, JosephO’Reilly, Angelo Rafael-Liuand Malcolm Sutherland-Foggiowho worked for a yearand a half developingportfolios as part ofDelbarton’s challenging AP Art program.

AP ArtExhibitOpens

On December 20, the Christmas Concert entertained astanding room only crowd of appreciative music lovers.All Delbarton musicians and vocalists performed onstage together at this annual Christmas tradition.

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The Abbey Players’ winter musicalproduction of Nice Work If You CanGet It filled the FAC stage with threebrilliant performances on February 5,6 and 7. The show featured adynamic ‘trunk show’ playbill ofpreviously published songs byGeorge and Ira Gershwin. Threeperformances earned standingovations from sold-out audiences.

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On Wall Street with AP MacroOn November 18, forty-four Delbarton seniors inteacher Tom Brady’s APMacroeconomics coursetoured the FinancialDistrict where they visitedthe New York StockExchange floor to meetmarket professionals.After a photo op at theiconic Charging Bull, boysattended a service inTrinity Church andconcluded the day withsomber reflection at theWorld Trade CenterMemorial.

On November 18, the Classof 2020 toured the battle-fields of Gettysburg in an

annual Delbarton 8th graderite of passage. MiddleSchool President MattPfundstein ’20 read

Lincoln’s Gettysburg Addressto the group, another

Delbarton tradition.

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October 29, five members of Delbarton’s Blood Driveservice team presented Delbarton successful blood drivetips to other high schoolers at a Johnson & Johnsonsymposium at company headquarters in New Brunswick.Their tip list included recruit parent volunteers, tap intothe school community, serve great food, and hand outyour own version of our “I Bleed Green for Delbarton”buttons. Cancer survivor Malcolm Sutherland-Foggio’16 spoke about his experience and the need for multipleblood donations during treatment. Pictured here areMalcolm Sutherland-Foggio ’16, Amaan Chaudhry ’17,Alec Barone ’17, William Douglas ’17, MichaelSangimino ’17 and Daniel Mc Master ’16.

Delbarton Shares Blood Drive Helpful Hints

For 25 years, longtime faculty member John Sanfacon’57 has collected currency from every nation, includingbills that outlived the countries that printed them. InJanuary, Sanfacon displayed his currency collection inValentine Library, and discussed the rotating exhibitswith students and colleagues. From the world’s smallestcoin to a one-sided US $20 bill Sanfacon had it all, andaugmented his collection with pieces loaned byteachers and student collectors (at night, all bills andcoins were locked in the school vault). Sanfacon alsoshared his collection with Tom Brady’s AP Economicsclass where he lectured on the evolution of money fromancient coins to Bitcoin.

John Sanfacon ’57 Talks Money

On October 28, Frank Gannon ’86, Co-Chief Investment Officer,Managing Director at The Royce Funds, spoke to Economics Clubmembers about how Royce acquires small-cap companies tocreate mutual fund investment opportunities. Gannon describedhis circuitous route to finance: After Delbarton, he earned a dualdegree in English and Economics and a Masters in EnglishLiterature from Boston College; He makes the case that ahumanities degree taught him that “every good business has agood story.” After the Economics Club meeting, he was greeted by(from left) nephews Luke ’19, Andrew ’17 and Liam Gannon ’16,sons of his older brother Bill Gannon ’84.

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Jean Vanier, the Catholic humanitarianand winner of the 2015 Templeton Prize,appeared in a video visit on January 13 atthe annual Respect for Life Convocation.Fifty years ago, Vanier founded the L’Archemovement which assists people withmental and physical disabilities. He stilllives in the original L’Arche community inFranc. At age 87, he no longer travels sohe recorded a special video for Delbartonabout his life, spirituality, humanity andtolerance. In 2015, Vanier received theTempleton Prize, the second largestannual financial prize award for philan-thropy, in acknowledgement of his life’swork of affirming spirituality throughpractical works.

Templeton Prize Winner Jean Vanier Addresses Delbarton

In late January, fifteen Delbarton students spent a longweekend at Romero Center in Camden, NJ with teachersTony Negrin, Jenna Nourie, Zack Tabor and TomBennett, to participate in the second annual UrbanChallenge. The four day retreat focused on social justice

and students participated in many workshops andintensive service projects at local school, soup kitchensand shelters. Sean Closkey ’85, president of a non-profitsupport corporation, spoke to the group about his workproviding affordable housing for low income families.

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On January 13, the Angler’s Club hosted a special guest to teachDelbarton anglers (like Cam Flinn ’17, pictured here with hiscatch in 2015 off Cape Cod) the art of making the eponymous fly,custom-designed for fly fishing. Will Lillard, founder of Lillard FlyFishing Expeditions, armed Delbarton’s anglers with the propertechniques to craft a woolybugger, a fly well suited for fishing thistime of year. Made of hook, string, feathers and other materials,flies mimic the appearance and movement of insects typicallyeaten by fish the angler is hoping to land.

Anglers Club Gets Fly

On December 1, Father Michael Tidd’s freshman Ancientand Medieval History classes toured the Greek andRoman Galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Thevisit capped several weeks studying the Greco-Romanworld, with particular emphasis on the artisticachievements of the Greeks and Romans. Boys took a

close look at one of the world’s most impressivecollections of Greco-Roman artifacts from the Museumcollection which includes more than seventeen thousandworks ranging in date from the Neolithic period (ca. 4500B.C.) to the time of the Roman emperor Constantine’sconversion to Christianity in A.D. 312.

Freshman History at The Met

When Chris Duffy ’89 graduated from Delbarton hewas 5’8” tall and weighed 130 pounds soaking wet. A growth spurt in college and the fledgling FairfieldUniversity rowing program led to a career as anOlympic rower. Duffy was on the U.S. National Team,and between 1997 and 2001 his team won six nationalcompetitions, several World Cup medals and the HenleyRegatta. He was also represented the United States as amember of the US team at the Sydney Olympics.

Last summer, every student and teacher read The Boysin the Boat, a gripping tale about the American rowingteam at the Nazi-era 1936 Olympics. In a March 3Morning Meeting, Duffy described his rowing careerand Olympic experience and how Delbarton gave himthe tools to succeed. Today, Duffy is Vice President of

Interconnected Operations at The Home Depot, responsible for integrating online experiencesand selling to multichannel process & systems. Chris joined Home Depot in 2000 as a salesassociate as part of the Olympic Job Opportunities Program.

“Do you still row?” one boy asked from the audience. Duffy explained that family and job putrowing on the back burner. “But you never know.” he said. “Maybe one day...”


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On March 8, at Liberty Science Center,students in teacher Fran Bonalsky’s APBiology course witnessed a live-donortransplant performed by Dr. Stuart Geffner,Director of Transplant Surgery at St. Barnabas.The session was one from the Center’songoing Live from Surgery Program. Theorgan harvest was done by laparoscopy, andthe transplant was accomplished via opensurgery. Prototypes of the instruments andsutures used during the surgery were passedaround for the invited students, who camefrom a variety of area high schools, toexamine.

AP Bio Students Witness Live-StreamedKidney Transplant Surgery

Olympic Rower Chris Duffy ’89

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On March 11, 2016, as part of the Social Justice Workshopprogram, Delbarton freshmen took a break from classesfor a climate change workshop. Headmaster Br. PaulDiveny, OSB, talked about the importance of globalclimate change. Next, upperclassmen led small grouppresentations on why climate change hurts the poor

most, what people are doing to change it, attitudes andopinions of climate change deniers, and the economicand political effects of climate change. The final time slotwas reserved for an open paideia discussion on climatechange issues.

9th GradersTackle Climate

Change inFreshmanWorkshop

On March 4, Diversity Among Peers (DAP) hosted sixty-plus students fromDelbarton, Kent Place School, Newark Academy, Villa Walsh Academy, and OakKnoll at a Friday night social in Old Main. Students enjoyed music, poetry, art,refreshments and just getting to know each other. A lip synch contest ended theevening on a fun note.

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Fathers & FriendsDINNER DANCE

Lynn and Jeff Grayzel P’19with Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB.

F&F President Kevin Lamb P’15,’18, secondfrom right, and his committee present a

check to Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB,representing proceeds from last year’s F&Fevents, including the May 2015 Golf Open.

Delbarton alumnus Reegy Laloi ’06,here with Director of Alumni &Development Craig Paris ’82, was thespecial guest speaker.

Tom and Marylyn McLaughlin P’09,’11,’14,’19,each respectively a former head of theFathers & Friends and Delbarton Mothers’Guild organizations.

Jane and Pat Collins ’81, P’19 (Director of the Capital Campaign)with Frank and Justin Gialanella ’20.

Lucia and Rick Diana P’16. Bob and Maggie Murphy ’87, P’19with Fathers& Friends President Kevin Lamb P’15,’18.

Director of Guidance Dr. Matt D’Urso ’96 and wife Anita andFaculty Dean Anne Leckie and husband David.

On November 21, the Delbarton Fathers & Friendsorganization hosted its annual Dinner Dance at theMadison Hotel. Proceeds supported the Rod &Regina Keller Scholarship Fund…


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Tina Monaghan P’15 reconnects with afellow alumna from New Trier High School— Ann Hampton Callaway!

Diane Dinklage P’85, ’87, Ann Hampton Callawayand DPGA organizer Valerie Conroy P’87,’90,’98,GP ’15.

Kevin and Eileen McCann P’02, Abbot Richard, Carol and Bob Gillespie P’02.

The Sixteenth AnnualDPGA Jazz Concert tookplace in Old Main onDecember 9, 2015. For thesecond year, singer AnnHampton Callaway andpianist Ted Rosenthalentertained Delbartonparents in style…

Mark and Dalila Hastings P’11, Kim Speedy P’14 and Mary and RichHamilton P’14.

Dan and June Meehan P’07with Sue and Jerry Ballanco P’09,’11.

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Kody Onyiuke ’09, on left,with his mother ChiChi Onyiuke P’09 andmembers of the Onyiuke family.

Timothy and Kim Speedy P’14, Sheila Mulcahy P’83 andRich and Christina LaRaia P’14.

Palm Sunday altar serverShane Metro ’19 and hisgrandmother.

Norma Mortimer P’87, ’80, Halina and Stephen Kowalski P’10and James Conroy P’87,’90,’98, GP ’15.

Carla and Eliza Cricco-Lizza, Event Co-Chairs Drs. Roberta and Eli Cricco-LizzaP’07, Marcello Cricco-Lizza ’07 and hiswife Laura Cricco-Lizza.

Linda Hodge P’98, Mary Ellen and Ron Nicola P’98,’00 and Ken Hodge P’98.

Abbot Richard Cronin, OSB, MaryAlice Lawless P’03, EdwardBreen P’02,’06, Diane and

Michael Semeraro P’07, andFred Lawless P’03.

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DPGA Palm Sunday BrunchOn March 20, Delbarton Parents of Graduates (DPGA)members and their families celebrated Palm Sunday withMass in the Abbey Church followed by brunch inEstabrook Dining Hall…

Photos by Valerie Conroy


Delbarton Mothers’ Guild moderator Abbot Richard Cronin, OSBwith Shop Till You Drop chairs Kathleen Smith P’17, ’21,left, and Christina Murphy P’16.

Shop’Til YouDropThe Delbarton Mothers’ Guildhosted its annual Shop Till YouDrop holiday boutique at theOlde Mill Inn in Basking Ridgefrom December 1 toDecember 3…

Peggy Banko P’19 andRosemary Braniff P’16.

Abbot Richardwith, from left, DMGTreasurer Ellen Wasik P’16,’19, DMGPresident Teresa MaguireP’10,’11,’12,’14’17 and STYD Chair JenMillar P’19,’21.

Among the many retailers was SuzanneVan Fossan P’10,’13 selling her line ofSnoluxe fleece-lined neck warmers.

It takes an army of DMG volunteers to produce this annual shopping event. KathleenSamuelson P’17, Mary Pat Paris P’12,’15,’19, Neeta Khubani P’19,’21 and Sara VerroneP’19 helped at cash out.

Another Delbarton entrepreneur: Alex White ’08selling WOLACO, his line of athletic compressionsportswear.

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Kathy and David Welch P’14, Bill and Ulla Shuler P’15, Kevin and Cindy Feeley P’09,’12,’16.

Class of 1981 classmates andwives, from left: John and AmyMcHugh P’10,’13, Tony andJoanna Heaton P’11, ’13, Johnand Siobhan Gilfillan P’14 and Lizand Ken Villano P’13.

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Parents of Recent Alumni Celebrate the SeasonOnce a Delbarton parent, always a Delbarton parent. On December 13, a DMG-sponsored Parent Social formoms and dads from the Classes of 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 was a popular event in Old Main…

Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB, with Pat Rogers P’12 and Christina and Perry Neilson P’13. Valerie Wujciak P’08, ’10, ’12, ’15, Abbot Richard Cronin, OSB,and Diana Price P’15,’18.

Bob Maguire P’06, ’13with Suzanne andCraig Schisler P’13.


Members of the Classof 2016 strode downthe runway garbed infashions by Saks FifthAvenue.

From left, DMG President Teresa MaguireP’10,’11,’12,’14,’17, Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB,Event Chairs Erin Manahan P’19 and Laurie GeorgenP’20, DMG Moderator Abbot Richard Cronin, OSB andDMG VP Stephanie Hadley P’17.

DMG Fashion ShowOn March 15, 2016, the DelbartonMothers’ Guild hosted its annual FashionShow and Dinner at Birchwood Manor inWhippany, NJ. This year’s Triple Crowntheme was a crowd-pleaser…

The evening’s Auctions were filled with tempting options, and onlinebidders were invited to bid on Silent Auction prizes.

The hard working fashionshow committee took theTriple Crown theme andgalloped with it.

Rosemary Braniff P’16worean appropriately fetchinghat for the equestrianevening.

Maria Harper P’18, Cathy Riegler P’16, Stacey Waldis ’17, Stephanie Hadley P’17, Diana Price ’18and Pam Kapsimalis P’17.

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FALL ING UPSoccer

Varsity soccer coached by DavidDonovan completed anotherchampionship season capped bywinning the “quadruple crown”. Aftertraining in the United Kingdom andScotland, in regular season play theteam notched shutout victories intheir first 10 contests, includingwinning the Delbarton Invitational.After victories in the first two roundsof the Morris County Tournament,Morristown knocked the Green Wavefrom the ranks of unbeaten. Adramatic OT winner againstunbeaten Mt. Olive got the boysrolling and they defeated Mendham

2-1 in the MCT semi-finals. A 2-0victory against Chatham capturedthe NJAC championship, and theteam won the MCT title with a 4-1win against Randolph. In statetournament play, the boys ran thegauntlet of Paramus Catholic, SetonHall Prep, Don Bosco Prep, and finallyCBA. In the rain against Seton HallPrep with hundreds of cheering fansin attendance, the boys prevailedwith a 3-2 nail biter which led to arematch with Don Bosco and a 2-1win. In the state finals against CBA,two goals in the first 16 minutes andvaliant 2nd half defending propelled

the squad to their last piece ofsilverware, the NJSIAA Non-Public “A”State Championship. Jack Kielty ’16was selected as the NJ.com BoysSoccer Player of the Year andDelbarton was the 2015 NJ.com BoysSoccer Team of the Year. The teamcreated history in taking home allfour trophies for the first time in asingle season, and teammatescreated memories and bonds thatwill last well beyond their playingdays.

By Harry MacCormack


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FALL ING UPCross Country

The Green Wave Cross Country team coached by Dave Sulleyconcluded its fall season with some notable successes thanks to theefforts of Joey DeFeo ’17, Anthony Kearns ’17, James Smart ’17,Cameron Ketchum ’16, Danny Jones ’16, Ian Feeley ’16, andLiam Gannon ’16. At the Non Public A State Group Championships,the varsity placed 4th, an improvement on last year’s 9th placeshowing. Individually, DeFeo placed 7th in the NPA meet andqualified for the Meet of Champions at Holmdel Park. Varsity took4th place at the Catholic Track Conference Championships, 5th atthe Morris County Championships, and 5th in the combined NJACLarge Schools Championships. Runners twice ran a team average of17:00 at Greystone, the third best in the past six years that thecourse has hosted local championship races.


FALL ING UPFootball

Varsity Football coached by Brian Bowers began the seasonwith losses against Saint Anthony and Morris Knolls. Playersgot their fire back for the game at West Morris that ended in a26-0 shutout victory, followed by wins against Mount Olive(37-0), Randolph (40-20), and Mendham on Homecoming Day(38-3). Next came Delbarton vs. an undefeated Roxbury whichended with a 40-7 victory and gave the Green Wave a shot atits 5th consecutive conference championship. The final NJAChome game against Morristown was a 63-24 statement win.On Senior Day against Poly Prep, Delbarton trailed 21-7 in the fourth quarter. A fourth quarter touchdown pass to Sam Johnson ’16with 2:25 left cut Poly’s lead to 21-14. QB Matt Zebrowski ’16 led a drive that included Johnson’sSports Center Top 10 catch on a critical 3rd down, and endedwith a touchdown pass to Kevin Hartley ’16. A two-pointconversion sealed the legendary upset victory. The team’splayoff run ended earlier than players hoped, but the 2015 Delbarton Football team forged a brotherhood to last a lifetime.

Charlie Boyer '89, P'19

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WINTER WAVE

Basketball

Green Wave Basketballcoached by Dan Whalenwent 11-15 andconducted an admirableseason in the face of stiffcompetition. StephenClapp ’16 had 20 pointsto go before the gameagainst Voorhees onFebruary 25, and scoredin the fourth quarter ona fast break layup to givehim 1,000 points for hiscareer. He is the firstDelbarton player toachieve the goal sinceDean Brierley ’11 in2011. Also in February,the Green Wave had arousing win overRoxbury, where Clappscored 20 of Delbarton’s52 points, including twodunks. Dan Cimaglia’16 also sank three back-to-back three pointersduring the game. As oursenior leadershipdeparts for college, theteam looks forward torebuilding and comingback strong in 2017.

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Delbarton Bowling coached by Rob Aulettiwent 6-9 this year, had a few narrow losses by 15 pins ofless and a couple of big upset victories during theseason. Three bowlers were honored by the NJAC fortheir outstanding performances and averages:Paulo Frazao ’16 received NJAC Honorable Mentionhonors with a 169 average and a high game of 229,Andrew White ’17was honored with Second-TeamAll-NJAC for his 190 average and high game of 276,and team captain Tim Gearty’16was also selectedfor Second-Team All-NJAC for his 186 average andDelbarton Record 279 high game. These bowlersand their teammates on the Delbarton squad had agreat season.

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WINTER WAVEHockey

Catalina Fragoso


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Green Wave Hockey (25-3-2) coachedby Bruce Shatel once againdisplayed the formidable skill anddetermination the program is knownfor. Following its loss to CBA in lastyear’s State Championship finals, theteam steeled its resolve for thisseason. The Green Wave team founditself on the ice for not one but twomore exciting games against CBA.Although CBA took the Gordon Cupin February in a 3-1 win, Delbartonplayers returned with a vengeance inMarch for the Non-Public-A StateFinal, where they beat CBA 3-1,taking the championship title for anunprecedented 11th time. Thesuccess of the team and this year’splayers is a testament to theirhumility and resilience in the face ofdefeat. “Tremendous leadership, andit all starts with the seniors. I lovethese kids,” Coach Bruce Shatel toldan nj.com reporter after the state titlewin. Senior players formed the rocksolid core of this memorable team,and their younger teammates inherita legacy to inspire them next winter.

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Delbarton Indoor Track and Fieldcoached by Dave Sulley conductedan exciting season this year, taking anumber of medals and breakingseveral records along the way. Theteam got off to a strong start, takingseveral golds and silvers in the firstmeet of the season, the Jack O’Leary

Lid Lifter at Drew University onDecember 17. By February, PeterChan ’16, Shawn Ohazuruike ’16,and Joey DeFeo ’17 had takenindividual titles for Delbarton at theMorris County Championships.Chan, pictured here, was also theNon-Public A State Pole Vault

Champion, Ohazuruike was theMorris County hurdle champion, andbroke several event and DelbartonSchool hurdle records. Long jumperJoey Gambetta ’16 also claimed theMorris County title in his event. The team finished 4th overall at theNon-Public A State Championships.

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Delbarton Swimming coached byJohn Romagna had a strong 9-2season, enjoying an undefeatedrecord for much of it and concludedthe season ranked 17 in the Top 20.One memorable high point was theteam’s major win on January 5 overSt. Peter’s Prep, a victory NJ.com laterdescribed as “… one of the biggestupsets of the season to this point…”The team placed second at the

Morris County Tournament and alsodefied seeding expectations innumerous races at the NJISSA Meetof Champions, a state-wide meet thatattracts the best swimmers fromacross New Jersey where swimmersJade Rice ’16, Tim Sienko ’16, PeterShepanzyk ’17, Max Alexy ’19,Jonathan Hua ’18, Nick Mathus ’19andThomas Shepanzyk ’19represented Delbarton.

Michael Tortorella ’17

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WINTER WAVESquashThe young Green Wave Squash team (6-12)experienced a rebuilding season in 2016. Ledby four year varsity player Claude Smith ’16,the team had several strong victories over theHill School, the Canterbury School, andMalvern Prep. JuniorsJim Seiber ’17,Reed Gregory’17, NickCastagna ’17, at2, 3, and 8 spots,provided strong play.Sophomores Matt Hopper ’18, Tom MacCowatt ’18, Matt Campbell ’18,along with seniorDylan Montgomery ’16rounded out the top 7 players. At the HighSchool Nationals Delbarton placed 8th in theirdivision and finished 72 out of 103 teamsnationwide.

It was an unusually mild winter this year,which of course makes for a challengingski season in New Jersey. After somescheduling issues early in the season,Green Wave skiers coached by KevinMalkin finally took to the slopes andclaimed Mountain Creek as their own.Delbarton’s skiers won an impressive94% of the events in its conference forthe season. The school was alsorepresented on the national stage,making up a quarter of the New Jerseystate team represented by AndrewBadenhausen ’17, Cameron Erdman’16, andMalcom Mead ’16. The teamfinished out its season claiming secondplace in the NJISRA StateChampionship.

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Green Wave Wrestling coached byBryan Stoll enjoyed a bannerseason, both for the team and for ourindividual wrestlers. The teamclaimed its eighth Morris County title,setting a new record for consecutivewins. Delbarton’s individual countychampions included Pat Glory ’18,Ty Agaisse ’16, Nick Farro ’16 andVal Miele ’16. Agaisse claimed hisfourth consecutive Morris County

title and took second at the StateChampionship in Atlantic City. Gloryalso earned second place in hisweight class on the Boardwalk, andFarro fought tenaciously to earn thirdplace in one of the state’s mostcompetitive weight classes. LJ Castellano ’17 took eighth instate competition and, earlier in theseason, was instrumental in securingthe team’s big victory over Don

Bosco. In addition to titles, the teamand its wrestlers received accoladesfrom the local press, NJ.com and theDaily Record which designated itTeam of the Year. The successful 2016season contributed to Green WaveWrestling’s powerful legacy.

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Wrestling

Also in November, Green Waveswimmer Jade Rice ’16 signed anNCAA Letter of Intent to compete for Division I Villanova University next year.

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In February, Green Wave quarterbackMatt Zebrowski ’16 signed an NCAAletter of intent to play Division Ifootball at Georgetown Universitynext year.

In November, Nick Farro ’16,front right, signed on to theWrestling program at LehighUniversity, Troy Higgins ’16,front left, committed to playLacrosse for ProvidenceCollege next year, Jack Kielty’16, back right, signed on toplay Lacrosse for theUniversity of Notre Dame andAndrew Petrillo ’16, backleft, will play Hockey for theUniversity of Vermont.

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Class of 2016Recruited AthletesIn late May, look for a groupphoto on the School websitethat includes, in addition tothese Letter-of-Intent signers, allDelbarton recruits for Ivy Leagueschools, NESCAC schools, andother NCAA Division I andDivision III programs that do notrequire signing national lettersof intent.


At a dinner banquet on January 17, football player SamJohnson ’16, pictured here with, on left, assistant football

coaches Gerry Gallagher and Dennis Mikula and headcoach Brian Bowers on right, was recognized by the

prestigious Maxwell Football Club as one of fifty “Mini-Max”award recipients across the state of New Jersey. The criteria

for this award are Excellence in Football, AcademicAchievement and Community Service. San was recruited to

play for Princeton next fall.

On March 1, Andrew Sanders’16 was honored as a topScholar-Athlete by the GreaterMorris County Chapter of theNational Football Foundationand College Hall of Fame.Andrew led the team in rushingyards over the past two seasonsand continues his football careerat Tufts University next fall. He ispictured here with assistantfootball coaches GerryGallagher, Zack Tabor and headcoach Brian Bowers.

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Football Players Win Awards

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In February, Abbot Richard Cronin,O.S.B. attended a meeting St. St.Joseph Abbey, St. Benedict, LA, withthe abbots of North America. Fr.Elias Lorenzo, O.S.B. returned fromRome twice during the winter, in thecourse of one month. His firsttransatlantic trek was in mid-Januaryto attend the Praesidium boardmeeting in Dallas, TX for the revisionof the standards of accreditationwhich will be presented at theAugust assembly of CMSM. Hissecond trek was to accompanyAbbot Richard to St. Joseph Abbeyfor the abbots’ the meeting at whichhe explained the new discernmentand election procedures for theCongress of Abbots, to be heldSeptember 6-16, 2016 at Sant’Anselmo. During the course of theCongress, Abbot Richard will

participate in the election of newabbot primate.

Monday of Holy Week, Abbot Richardand Fr. Edward Seton Fittin, O.S.B.concelebrated the Chrism Mass withthe Bishop of Paterson, the Most Rev.Arthur J. Serratelli and the diocesanand religious priest, along with many

of the religious and faithful of thediocese. Abbot Richard alsocelebrated all of the Triduum liturgiesat the Abbey.

On Sunday, 10 April 2016 at St. PhilipChurch, Clifton, NJ, Abbot Richard,Fr. Hilary O’Leary, O.S.B. and Fr.Edward Seton attended Vespers

In February, Abbot Richard Cronin, O.S.B. attended a meeting at St. Joseph Abbey, St. Benedict, LA, with the abbots of North America, accompanied byFr. Elias Lorenzo, O.S.B.

In April, HeadmasterBr. Paul Diveny, O.S.B.presented aworkshop at the 2016BeNet (BenedictineEducators Network)Conference in Rome,Italy. Here he is, inthe front row left,with the other partic-ipants from theUnited States.

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with Bishop Serratelli and represen-tatives of the 43 congregations ofconsecrated men and women livingand working in the diocese. Thebishop also conferred upon Sr. MaryEdward Spohrer, S.C.C. the ProEcclesia et Pontificemedal on behalfof Pope Francis. Sr. Mary Edwardserved for 10 years as diocesanchancellor and delegate for religious,and is now the provincial superior ofthe Sisters of Christian Charity atMallinckrodt Convent, Mendham,where the monks have served aschaplains for more than 80 years.The papal honor was established byPope Leo XIII in 1888, and isconferred on men and women, laityand clergy alike, for distinguishedservice in the church. St. Mary’sAbbey joins in the celebration for this

honor conferred upon a most worthywoman, Sr. Mary Edward, who isloved and cherished by the monks.

Often a regular and most interestingcontributor to this column, Fr.Gabriel Coless, O.S.B., after a nastyfall during the Christmas holidays,and time away from the Abbey torecuperate, has begun to makemarked improvement since hisreturn to the Abbey with all its sightsand sounds.

As usual Fr. Beatus Lucey, O.S.B.keeps busy, taking seriously St.Benedict’s warning in the Rule:“Idleness is the enemy of the soul.”He reports: “No big changes in myschedule: still reading with the bookgroup at Christ the King (BarryUnsworth’s Pascali’s Island; Penelope

Fitzgerald’s The Bookshop. The Fridaymorning bible study group therecontinues to take a close look at theSunday readings with excellentdiscussion (and refreshments).” Headds: “As an act of civic virtue, [I] nolonger drive because,” he reports, heis unable to apply the brakes quicklyenough. While he admits it’s justanother level of dependency in hisold age, monks and friends are happyto drive him, as he’s good companyin the car. With Fr. Gerard he enjoyeda mini reunion with Burke Stinson’60, a.k.a. Dick Burke, and Steve Block’71 and their spouses at the Red DogTavern. “Great stories, and our lipsare sealed!” he quips. Fr. Beatusadmits he is waiting for JulianFellowes’ TV drama based onTrollope’s Dr. North to replace

On Sunday, April 10 at St. Philip Church, Clifton, NJ, several monks from St. Mary’s Abbey attended Vespers with Bishop Serratelli and representatives of the 43consecrated congregations living and working in the diocese. Pictured here in the back row are, from left, Fr. Hilary, Abbot Richard, Fr. Edward Seton, Br. Luke (Newton)& Abbot Joel (Newton).

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Downton Abbey, an Abbey favoriteand now sadly concluded. “Checkyour local listings,” he remindsreaders of Delbarton Today and fansof Trollope!

Retired Abbot Giles Hayes, O.S.B.reports that, despite poor health, hecontinues to keep busy as much ashe can. Fr. Giles met with Holy Weekretreatants and vocation enquirersabout monastic life and the Triduum.As a member of the Abbey’s vocationcommittee, he doesn’t hesitate toask: “Pray for vocations.” Fr. Gilesauthored a short article in the Apriledition of Give Us This Day, published

by Liturgical Press, and he expects tohave another published in the fall.He does his best to keep in touchwith many alumni and friends.

In April, Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny,O.S.B. presented a workshop at the2016 BeNet (Benedictine EducatorsNetwork) Conference in Rome, Italy.At the conference there were 170participants from 21 countries and 71schools. The workshop was called“Send in Senpectae: An Approach toSchool Discipline Based on the Ruleof St. Benedict.” Drawing on themodel of fraternal correction foundin the Rule, the workshop aimed to

show how school discipline might bestructured to reflect the same valuesfound there. Br. Paul illustrated thisapproach using the model currentlyin place at Delbarton School. Whilenot attending conference events Br.Paul spent some time revisiting hisold haunts in Rome and exploringsome new ones. Fr. Elias, aspresident of the InternationalCommission for BenedictineEducation, was one of the chieforganizers of this conference.

Gary Andrasko, President of Delbarton Parents ofGraduates and father of Joseph Andrasko ’00

Lucy Burns, step-grandmother of Jake Williams ’97

Gary Buser, father of former DMG PresidentMarylyn McLaughlin P’09,’11,’14,’19, grandfather ofTom McLaughlin ’09, Kyle McLaughlin ’11, SeanMcLaughlin ’14 and Aidan McLaughlin ’19

David Connelly, father of Dave Connelly ’77 andJon (JC) Connelly ’83

Arjun Dhirmalani, father of Rajesh Dhirmalani’90, Anand Dhirmalani ’93 and Neeta Khubani P ’21,’19; grandfather of Dylan Khubani ’21 and JaedonKhubani ’19

Paul Ferguson ’53, grandfather of PatrickFerguson ’11

Joanne Diveny Garifo, sister of Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB

Lynn Guerriero,wife of Jack ’63, mother of JayGuerriero ’87, sister-in-law of Michael Guerriero ’64and Steve Guerriero ’68, aunt of Michael Guerriero ’93

Robert Gula ’60, father of Bob Gula ’83 and Roger Gula ’86

Thomas Francis Guthrie III, brother of Anthony P. Guthrie ’76

Charles Harris ’59

Robert H. Lansdell III ’59, brother of MarkLansdell ’65 and Carroll Lansdell ‘68

Ann Lopez,mother of Art Department Chair Diane Lopez

Patrick E. Loftus, brother-in-law of HeadmasterBr. Paul Diveny, OSB

William E. Marfuggi Jr., father of William E.Marfuggi, III ’98

Michele McNany,mother of Dennis McNany, Jr.’95, Ryan McNany ’91 and Scott McNany ’91

Joseph L. McMenaman ’50, brother of John D.McMenaman, Sr. ’52

Guy Muoio, father of Thomas Muoio ’81

Kathleen Nish,mother of Ryan Nish ’95

Daniel R. Paris, father of Director of Alumni &Development J. Craig Paris ’82, grandfather of LiamParis ’13, James Paris ’15 and Regan Paris ’19.

William Regan Jr., father-in-law of Director ofAlumni & Development Craig Paris ’82, grandfatherof Liam Paris ’13, James Paris ’15 and Regan Paris ’19

Robert C. Roessler, former Delbarton FinancialController

Frederick von Zuben, father of Chris von Zuben’88 and Max von Zuben ’93

John Alan ’Jack’ Weinlein ’72, brother of BillWeinlein ’62 and Edward Weinlein ’65†

Barbara Whalen,mother of David Whalen ’97

Kathleen Woodford, grandmother of ChrisWoodford ’07 and John Luby ‘18

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Abbey Church andMonasteryCelebrate FiftyYears By Fr. Benet Caffrey, OSB, St. Mary’s Abbey Archivist

“The Abbey Is a ‘Happening,’”headlined an article in the Advocate,and the abbey community plannedto make the blessing of the newmonastery and church on July 16,1966 a memorable happening, notonly for the St. Mary’s community butfor the Benedictine Order, thechurch, and the local community.The Advisory Board for the AbbeyDedication, under the leadership ofFather Stephen Findlay, OSB, left nodetail to chance.

On Friday, July 15, at 4:30 PM themassive central altar, with a three tonblock of Mankato Minnesota marble,was consecrated by Abbot BennoGut, OSB, Abbot Primate of theworldwide Benedictine Order whotraveled from Rome.

Early the next morning, Fr. GeraldMcCarthy, OSB, abbot of St. Anselmin New Hampshire, the daughterabbey of St. Mary’s, solemnly blessedthe monastery buildings.

A great procession wound its wayfrom the main entrance of the

monastery to the entrance of thechurch where Archbishop Boland ofNewark presided at the laying of thecornerstone accompanied by AbbotPatrick, Bishop Casey of Paterson, thearchitect, Victor Christ-Janer, and thecontractor, Joseph Bryan. TheArchbishop then circled the exteriorof the church, blessing it as he went.Entering the church, the Archbishopcircled and blessed the peripherywhile the choir chanted the Litany ofthe Saints.

The Church roof is installed girder by girder.

Preparing the church floor.

The Church floor progresses.

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Abbot Richard Cronin, OSB, celebrates the first Mass of the 2015-16 school year in the Abbey Church.

The entrance procession on July 16, 1966.

Installation ofthe bells thatpeal to signify

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The Pieta,made of sheetbronze, in itsoriginal Lady

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Bishop Lawrence Casey, recentlyappointed Bishop of Paterson, wasprincipal celebrant, accompanied bytwelve vested concelebrants, abbotsand priests who had some significantrelationship with St. Mary’s Abbeyand its history. Archbishop Bolandoffered the homily.

Other guests included seven bishops,twenty-one abbots and priors,twenty-five monsignors, fifty priests,and fourteen clergy and wives ofother religious groups. Manyhundreds of lay friends of the Abbeyfilled the nave of the Church.

And what a church it is. Visitorsencounter a fortress-like red brickexterior and a multicolored interiorwith the stark grey of the concreteblock walls contrasting with the deepblue of the girdered ceiling. A whitewall with multiple arches give accessto the worship area from theperipheral ambulatory. The monks’choir stalls and the pews of the naveare dark brown.

The Chapel of the Blessed Sacramentis located on the east side of thesanctuary and on the west side,behind the organ, is the UnityChapel, originally the Lady Chapel.The sheet bronze statue of Our Ladycradling her crucified Son nowstands near the main entrance. Inthat entrance stands an enormousblock of Mankato marble,surmounted by a large pool forblessed water.

Below the main level of the churchare kitchen and dining rooms formonks and students, the monastic

community’s common room, as wellas the Chapter Room, the place offormal meetings of the monasticcommunity.

Following the Mass of blessing, aformal dinner for two-hundredmembers of the clergy and hierarchywas served in the St. JosephGymnasium, while an elegant buffetluncheon was provided to thehundreds of other guests in a largetent set up on the field south of themonastery. Tours of the newbuildings were offered all afternoon.A number of open houses followedfor religious of the state, members ofBenedictine parishes, and for theneighbors of the abbey.

Archbishop Boland and Abbot Patrick lay theAbbey Church cornerstone.

Derek Speedy ’14 tookthis dramatic photo ofthe Church interior.

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Green Wave Varsity Soccer Coach David Donovanwith Matt Bazin ’05, Jack Badenhausen ’15and Sean McAloon ’15.

The fan zone was well populated at the Alumni Soccer game.

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Alumni Soccer GameAlumni met on Ryan Family Field onHomecoming morning October 17 for a spirited game on a beautiful fall day…


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Boston After lunch with young alumni inProvidence, RI, Headmaster Br. PaulDiveny, OSB, and the DelbartonAlumni Association hosted areception at the Harvard Club inBoston on October 29…

At lunch in Providence, RI areJack Hanifin ’14, ConnorMcGrath ’14, Br. Paul Diveny,OSB and Eric Benz ’12.

Derek Maguire ’90 and AlumniAssociation President Jerry Jabbour ’92.

Br. Paulwith Bart Morrison ’80.

Connor Bilby ’12, Riley Kete ’13, Alex Heaton ’13 and Chris Tozzi ’13.

Director of Alumni & DevelopmentCraig Paris ’82with Art Rawding ’78.

Reegy Laloi ’06 and Michael Semeraro ’07.Steve Conine ’91 and his wife AlexiwithBr. Paul Diveny, OSB.

Matt Naturman ’10, Fernando Limbo ’08 and Peter Chambers ’11.

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Classmates Michael Bloom ’82, Director of Alumni &Development Craig Paris ’82 and Peter Shoemaker ’82.

Andre Rodriguez ’15, Kyle McLaughlin ’11and Connor Moran ’15.

George Zaloom ’78, Br. Paul and Brian Wry ’80.Classmates Brendan Murphy ’03, left with Joe Grano ’03 and two friendsof Delbarton.

Classmates Kary Antholis ’80, Brian Wry ’80 andDirector of Senior Counseling Mike Rosenhaus ’80.

Headmaster Br. Paul Divenythanks hosts Elizabeth andPeter Shoemaker ’82 forwelcoming Delbarton alumniinto their home.

Craig Paris ’82with Frank Stynes ’69.

Los AngelesOn November 10, alumni and friends

enjoyed a reception the home ofElizabeth and Peter Shoemaker '82…



Palo AltoOn November 11, Delbartonheaded south to Palo Alto and TheWine Room for an alumni receptionwith friends in the area…

Classmates Linc Jepson ’92, Alumni Association President Jerry Jabbour ’92, Vince Rolleri ’92, Drew Hudacek ’92and Tod Rose ’92.

Chuck Adams ’65, Br. Paul and Wade Morgan ’11.Headmaster Br. Paul DivenywithAndy Verhalen ’74.

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Ben Herila ’07, left, and BrennanMcCormick ’09.

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Erik Geiger ’04, Mike Rosenhaus ’80 andLenneal Gardiner ’96.

Jerry Jabbour ’92, Linc Jepson ’92 , Director of Alumni &Development Craig Paris ’82 and Craig Bridwell ’92.

Harold ‘H’ Ehrmann ’87, Br. Paul andGuy Trerotola ’85.

A squash reunion on theOlympic Club courts: Colin

Donovan ’01, Ben Herila ’07,Mike Henry ’94, Craig

Bridwell ’92 and VarsitySquash Head Coach Craig

Paris ’82.

Kitt Ridley ’00 and friend with Alumni AssociationPresident Jerry Jabbour ’92.

San FranciscoOn November 12, Headmaster Br.

Paul Diveny, OSB hosted areception at the Olympic Club in

San Francisco…



In Hoboken

A great group of young Delbartonalumni and friends arrived bearinggifts for Delbarton’s Christmas GiftDrive at Hoboken’s Pilsener Haus onDecember 10…

At the Jersey Shore

On December 3 alumni celebratedChristmas at Rella’s Italian Tavern inBrielle, NJ…

Len Gorson ’70, Matt Wolenski ’96, Perry Beneduce ’74,Brian Hanlon ’87, Jack Duva ’74 and Jay Terzis ’65.

Christmas atDelbarton

Peter Fittin ’75 and Chris Fittin ’72.

RT Thomas ’97 and Director of Alumni &Development Craig Paris ’82.

From left are Alex Reed ’15, Sean Morris ’14, Craig Paris ’82, Brendan Feeley ’09, Mike Rosenhaus ’80, RyanMurphy ’15, John Voetsch ’12, Thomas Salovitch ’14 and Bob Rouse ’79.

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Members of the 1968 State Championship Basketball Team: Franky Stynes ’69, John Grennan ’70and Rick Kentz ’70, along with Bill and Brian Regan, there on behalf of their late brother Stephen’68, Joan Brennan, wife of the late Coach Bernie Brennan, and Bob Farrell ’64.

Alumni BasketballOn January 16, Green Wave alumni

basketball players gathered to watch aVarsity basketball game -- a close winversus Whippany Park – and to play a

fast-paced game of their own…

NashvilleOn March 15, Director of Alumni &Development J. Craig Paris '82 andDirector of Senior Guidance MikeRosenhaus '80 visited alumni atVanderbilt University. The group

gathered at Desano Pizza Bakery inNashville, TN.

Photos by Harry MacCormack



Alumni WrestlingOn February 8, at the match againstSeton Hall Prep, a mini reunion took

place for former Green Wave wrestlers.With Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSBare, from left, Bob McGovern ’69, Rich

Traynor ’90, Greg Saunders ’89 andJohn Hanlon ’81 with Varsity Wrestling

Head Coach Bryan Stoll. Delbartonwon the match 56 -22.

1960Robert Lynyak sendsgreetings to Delbartonfrom his home inChatham, MA where helives with his wife Barbara.Their three children andseven grandchildren areall doing well.

1964In July, Dr. AndrewBreuder retired afteralmost fifteen years asChief of Staff of theManchester VA MedicalCenter. He and his wifeElizabeth live in Bedford,NH.

1977David Potterveld andwife Beth are the proudparents of a daughter,Sophia, born in April,2015.

1978Rob Spawn has joined J.P.Morgan Securities withresponsibilities for the SanFrancisco and Seattlemarkets.

1979Dr. Lawrence Gorzelnik isupgrading his Madison, NJwith a cone beam CTscanner and continues toprovide facial traumasurgery services atMorristown MedicalCenter and UniversityHospital in Newark.

1981 On November 14, BobSheridan— with theassistance of HarrietDonnelly P’12 — helpedorganize the first AnnualKyle Kirst Coaches Clinic atGoodSports in Wall, NJwhich was attended byover 100 youth and high

school lacrosse coaches.Sheridan is the PastPresident of the NJLacrosse Foundation. KyleKirst P’15, father ofConnor Kirst ’15, was thelong-time Assistant VarsityLacrosse Coach for theSummit HS LacrosseProgram who passedaway suddenly in June2015. Proceeds from theevent were donated to theKirst Family EducationalFoundation.

1989After seven years with theClark Museum inWilliamstown, MA, inFebruary Tom Loughmantook over as the newDirector and CEO of theWadsworth AtheneumMuseum of Art inHartford, CT.

1990Jon Ponosuk and wifeEmily welcomed theirdaughter GemmaGreenfield Ponosuk intothe world on January 26,2016.

1995Leonardo Salese is aprivate practice gastroenterologist in the Philadelphia area.

1996Ray Bernaz is bankerliving with his wife andthree children in BaskingRidge, NJ.

1997Swope Fleming ismarried to Dana Roperand the couple has twochildren – Benjamin (5)and Ashley (3). After

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Mindy and AJ Papetti ’82,P’13,’14,’18 received theJoseph McDonough ’68Award, which they sharewith Tess and Dave Lewis’78, P’03,’13,who were notin attendance. From leftare Alumni AssociationPresident Jerry Jabbour ’92,Mindy Papetti, HeadmasterBr. Paul Divery, OSB, AJPapetti ’82 and AlumniAssociation Vice PresidentJohn Tonzola ’95.

From left, Liam Villano ’16, Andrew Sanders ’16, Student BodyPresident Dan Cimaglia ’16 and Patrick Agnew ’16.

We had a great turnout from the Class of 1979 at the Winter Reps Dinner!

Board members Joe Colangelo ’03 and JohnFerramosca ’05with Tyler Hudson-Crimi ’08.

Matt Gilfillan ’86, Terry Rouse ’86 and Peter Lazor ’87.Bill Waldron ’65, Rich Darche ’72, Steve Block ’71 and Tom Luby ’72.

Winter Reps DinnerThe Winter Class Reps Dinner took place at

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graduating fromPrinceton in 2001, Swopeearned a Master’s degreefrom MIT in SystemsEngineering andManagement and worksfor a high tech consultingfirm. Dana is a lawyeremployed by TuftsUniversity.

1998On January 23, 2016former NBA player TroyMurphywas inductedinto the Notre DameCircle of Honor.

1999Tim Coughlin and wifeNicole welcomed babyCatherine Jane Coughlinon November 8, 2015.Cate joins big brothersCharlie (4) and James (3).The family lives inMadison, NJ.

Sloan Kulper is in histhird year of PhD studiesat the University of HongKong. His thesis is focusedon the fracture mechanicsof osteoporotic bone andhe is working on thedesign of new boneimplants and instrumentsfor orthopedic surgery.

2000Gerald Vuolo is currentlydeployed on an aircraftcarrier where he is flyingin a French squadron aspart of a French-USmilitary exchange.

2001Steven Bernaz lives inChicago where works as amechanical/designengineer.

2003Wade Anthony and hiswife Alissa greeted theirdaughter Campbell JaneAnthony on January 25,2016.

Eric Wittleder and KaitlinMorley were married inRoxbury, NY on August29, 2015 with plenty ofDelbarton friends inattendance. (See WeddingAlbum)

2004Robert McCormack andTania O’Brien weremarried in BoulderColorado last fall. (SeeWedding Album)

2005Kenneth Lopian and AlyCarter were married at St.Mary’s Abbey on October

24, 2015 with largecontingents fromDelbarton and Oak KnollSchool, the couple’s highschool alma maters. (SeeWedding Album)

2006Mark Van Orden andStephanie Johnson weremarried on June 27, 2015in Annapolis, Maryland atthe United States NavalAcademy Chapel with areception at ChartwellGolf and Country Club.(See Wedding Album)

2008Mark Snyder graduatedfrom Seton Hall LawSchool and in July passedboth the New Jersey andNew York Bar exams.

2011James Ferrando receiveda BS in Accounting fromProvidence College, isstudying for the CPAexam and will remain atProvidence to earn anMBA degree.

John Hastings graduatedfrom Davidson Collegelast May with a B.A. inClassics. He currentlyteaches at Gilman Schoolin Baltimore, MD.

2013Mike Pesce recentlychosen to be ChiefInformation Officer &Chairman of the Board ofthe GeorgetownUniversity Alumni andStudent Federal CreditUnion (GUASFCU), thelargest student-runfinancial institution in thecountry, with over 4,00members and $16 millionin assets. Mike has beeninvolved in the CreditUnion since freshmanyear starting as a teller.

2015Former Green WaveSquash player ColinO’Dowd ’15, now afreshman at HamiltonCollege, was NESCACMen’s Squash Player ofthe Week in mid-January.At the end of the season,he made the SecondTeam All-NESCAC.

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Fred Krom ’03 and Alumni AssociationPresident Jerry Jabbour ’92.

Friendly faces at sign-in: Lorraine Petrolino from the Main Office,Development Assistant Heidi Williamson and Delbarton Fund DirectorMaria Van Kirk.

From left Greg Pasciucco ’03, John Soden ’03, John Fiddes ’03, Mark Hammitt ’03,Bryan Gunderson ’02 and Director of Senior Counseling Mike Rosenhaus ’79.

Jon Ponosuk ’91, Chris Bury ’91 and Mark Paski ’91.Classmates Kevin Doyle ’92, Frank Zupa ’92, Juan Uribe ’92 and DevinGallagher ’92.



Paul Maguire ’86, Frank Gannon ’86,Don Healy ’83 and Rob Reilly ’86.

Matt Campbell ’08 and Terry White ’08.

Peter Ramsey ’90, Director of Alumni & Development J. Craig Paris ’82, ’13,’15, ’19, Peter Hofbauer P’15, Dave Lewis ’78 and wife Tess Lewis P’03, ’13.

Vinod Kurian ’96, Andy Grabis ’95 and Joe Ferraro ’95.

Brett Hanlon ’11with his uncle Tim Hanlon ’84, and hisdad John Hanlon ’81, P’11, ’15.

Christian McCormack ’05, Demian von Poelnitz ’04, Ken Lopian ’05and Nick Stefans ’05.Chris Rodriguez ’95 and Joe Colangelo ’03.

Paul Maguire ’86, Sean Maguire ’12, Dennis Maguire ’11, Fr. Edward Seton Fittin ’82, Jimmy Maguire ’10, Jim Maguire ’79,P’10, ’11, ’12, ’14, ’17 and Mike Maguire ’82, P’14, ’17,’18.

NYC ReceptionOn February 18, 2016 alumnigathered at New York AthleticClub for a reception hosted bythe Alumni Association…

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As organizers Peter Ramsey ’90and Peter Lazor ’87 look on,Patrick Ramsey ’86 paystribute to his former hockeycoach John Magadini, seatedwith fellow honoree AbbotGiles Hayes, OSB ’56.

Members of the 1984Delbarton team with theirfellow honorees Abbot GilesHayes, OSB ‘56, former GreenWave Hockey Coach JohnMagadini.

Alumni HockeyShowcase &Celebration

On February 25, the DelbartonHockey program was feted at the

First Annual Alumni HockeyShowcase & Celebration at EssexHunt Club in Peapack, NJ. Abbot

Giles Hayes, OSB ‘56, formerGreen Wave Hockey Coach John'Mags' Magadini and the 1984Delbarton Hockey Team were

honored...


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Just like old times: former Green Wave Hockey Coach ‘Mags’ Magadinigives his players their marching orders.

Green Wave Varsity Hockey Coach Bruce Shatel drops the puck for MikeLonergan ’84, left, and Tim Mahoney ’85.

Matt Durney ’92, Kevin Mahoney ’92 (who flew in from California for the game)and his brother Tim Mahoney ’85.

Joe Fodero ’85 isjoined by his sonsafter the game.

Thirty former Green Wave players from 1984 through 2011 hit theice on the Hunt Club’s outdoor rink in an alumni hockey showcase.Final score: 5-5, no injuries.

Steve Block ’71, P’12

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Terry Pigott P’06,’11, Valerie and Clair Flinn P’83,GP’17 and Prudence Pigott P’06,’11.

Ricki and Jay Terzis ’65, P’00, ’02, ’03, left, with Ray and Eileen Connolly GP’18.

Bill Ebben Jr. with his parents Diane and Bill Ebben Sr.P’88, ’90.

Daniel Korb ’89 and HeadmasterBr. Paul Diveny, OSB.

John Hanlon P’81, ’84, ’87, GP ’11, ’15 and MikeRosenhaus ’80.

Clair and Valerie Flinn P’83,GP’17with Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB.

Daniel Green ’91 and his wife Susana.

Director of Alumni & Development J. Craig Paris ’82with former Green Wave Tennis Coach Steve Diamond.

NaplesOn March 2, Headmaster Br.Paul Diveny, OSB, and the

Alumni Association hosted atreception at the Naples Beach

Hotel & Golf Club…

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Jake Huff ’10with Director of Senior Guidance MikeRosenhaus ’80 and Tom D’Alia ’50, GP’08.

Mort and Elaine Erenstein P’80, GP’07, with Stephanie and Dave D’Alessandro ’57and Gretchen Callahan.

Patrick Henry ’57 and wife HeatherwithHeadmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB.

Mary Anne and Bob Mountford ’63with HeadmasterBr. Paul Diveny, OSB.

Br. Paulwith Jim and Diane Maguire P’79, ’82, ’86, GP’10,’11,’12,’14, ’17, ’18.

Director of Alumni & Development J. Craig Paris ’82,David and Gretchen Callahan ’67 and Jerry Jabbour ’92,Alumni Association President.

Carl and Stephanie DiLella ’93with Maryanne andAlec DiLella P’93.

Palm Beach On March 3, Headmaster Br. PaulDiveny, OSB and the Alumniassociation hosted a reception atThe Breakers in Palm Beach

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Robert McCormack ’04 and Tania O’Brienwere married in Boulder Colorado lastfall. Pictured here are Demien Von Polnitz’04, Jack Reilly ’04, Bennett Haynes ’04,Tania O’Brien, Robert McCormack ’04,Christian McCormack ’05, Ryan Quick ’04and Nolan Harte ’02.

Kenneth Lopian ’05 and Aly Carterweremarried at St. Mary’s Abbey on October24, 2015 with large contingents fromDelbarton and Oak Knoll School, thecouple’s high school alma maters.Representing Delbarton with thebride and groom were, from left,Reade Seligmann ’04, Alex Cocoziello’05, Will Gano ’05 , ChristianMcCcormack ’05, Phil Thebault ’05, EricBicknese ’06, Nick Stefans ’05, JackMcBride ’07, Dan Cocoziello ’04. (Notpictured: Chris Desimone ’05 andDonnie Marinari ’06)

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Mark Van Orden ’06 and StephanieJohnsonwere married on June 27,

2015 in Annapolis, Maryland at theUnited States Naval Academy Chapel

with a reception at Chartwell Golfand Country Club. From left areJames Ferrante, Jr. ’75, Michael

McGuire ’06, Matthew Van Orden ’08,Thomas McCarthy ’06, Mark Van

Orden, Jr. ’06, Stephanie Van Orden,David Weinstein ’06, Br. Paul Diveny,OSB, Fr. Hilary O’Leary, OSB, Stephen

Popper ’06, and Glenn Hanley ’75(the bride’s uncle). (Not pictured:

Michael Campbell ’06)

Eric Wittleder ’03 and Kaitlin Morley weremarried in Roxbury, NY on August 29, 2015with plenty of Delbarton friends inattendance. Pictured here are, from left,Brian Sateja ’03, Tim McLaughlin ’03, PaulSchifano ’03, Patrick Sullivan ’03, KaitlinWittleder, Eric Wittleder ’03, PatrickFeatherston ’03 and Patrick Donnelly ’03.

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On October 27,#Money2020, a financial-tech conference at TheVenetian Las Vegas, broughttogether five alumni.Pictured here are, from left,Joe Colangelo ’03, AlexMaffeo ’03, Ryan Maresca’02, and Jack Kiernan ’01.(Missing: Matt Popper ’04).

Last fall, Katie and Charlie Boyer ’89, P’19 traveled toGermany to celebrate their 20th anniversary where theytook this photo with the Delbarton flag at theBenedictine Hirsau Abbey in Hirsau, Germany.

Wave Soccer Alums at Washington & Lee

In November, Kevin Molnar ’14, left, and Dylan Stroud’13with their Washington & Lee teammates won the OldDominion Athletic Conference championship, the firstconference soccer title for Washington & Lee in over 20years.

Delbarton Flag atHirsau Abbey


Homeland Security Alumni Network

On November 3, NJ Director of Homeland Security Dr.Chris Rodriguez ’95, on right, offered testimony on NewJersey’s cybersecurity before the House CybersecurityCaucus, where he was accompanied by NJ Cybersecurityexpert Dave Weinstein ’06, left. Taylor Price ’04, based inDC, also attended the Caucus representing theDepartment of Homeland Security. All three men alsoparticipated in Movember, a month-long drive whenmoustaches and beards transform wearers into abillboard advocates for men’s health.

Class of 1959 Christmas Reunion

The Class of 1959 hosted its annual Christmas luncheonon December 9 at Delicious Heights RestaurantBedminster NJ. From left are Jack McNamara. StevePribula, Bill Moran, Barry Murphy, Mike Slattery, BillMcFadden, Chaz Harris and their good friend Fr.Andrew Smith OSBwho received an official Proclamationdesignating him an Honorary member of the DelbartonClass of 1959. The decree was the brainchild of BarryMurphy and produced by Mike Slattery’s wife Kay.

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Basketball Teammates ReuniteOn January 4, 2016 former Green Wave basketballteammates and Class of 2004 classmates Matt Goldsmithand John McFaydenmet on the court at FairleighDickenson University in Madison, NJ after The College ofNew Jersey team, coached by Goldsmith, fought backfrom an 18-point halftime deficit to defeat FDU.Goldsmith’s parents and Delbarton Basketball Coach DanWhalen were also there to cheer for the TCNJ team.

Delbarton/Colgate Alums Meet inNashville

In January, two Delbarton/Colgate grads, Bob Rouse ’79and Sean Maguire ’12, met up at a Colgate event inNashville where the Colgate 13 a cappella groupperformed. Maguire leads the vocal group which was onits January Tour, traveling roughly 4,000 miles that month.

Squash at University of VirginiaOn November 22, two former Green Wave Squash playersmet up at a University of Virginia tournament. RickMcRae ’15, left, competed for University of Richmond,and Charles Niebanck ’14 played for Duke.

Troy Murphy ’98Inducted into NotreDame Hoops Ring ofHonor

One of two players in the 110-year history of theUniversity of Notre Dame men’s basketball program toscore more than 2,000 points and grab 900 rebounds,Troy Murphy ’98 cemented his mark as one of the mostprolific all-around players to wear the Fighting Irishuniform during his three-year playing career. A two-timefirst team All-American and two-time recipient of BIGEAST Player of the Year honors, Murphy was the eighthinductee into the Notre Dame Basketball Ring of Honoron January 23 during halftime at the Notre Dame-BostonCollege game.


Class of 1974Holiday Lunch

Members of the Class of1974 enjoyed their annualholiday lunch in NYC on aTony Di Napoli’s Restauranton December 14. Presentwere, seated, SteveCullum, Ralph Yearwood,Rob Feakins with JimSullivan, Perry Beneduce,Tony Nugent and Andrew Kentz.

Class of ’81 EnjoysPost-ChristmasLunch

On December 26, the Classof 1981 enjoyed mini-reunion at Morristown’sDublin Pub in honor ofclassmate Tom Pace’sChristmas visit fromChicago. Standing fromleft are Chuck Apelian,Chris Connors, KenVillano, Tom Pace, BobBurke, Paul Benz and DanChambers; Seated fromleft are Tony Heaton, PatCollins and Tony Watt, allproud members of theClass of ’81.

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On February 8, on center ice at the Prudential Center,sculptor Jon Krawczyk’88 unveiled The Salute, a bronzetribute to Devils goalie Martin Brodeur. The statue laterwill be installed on the corner of Newark’s Lafayette andMulberry Streets, not far from Krawczyk’s first Devilscommission, a 6,000 pound stainless steel hockey player.Krawczyk sculpted and cast The Salute at his Malibustudio, then drove it across country prior to the bigreveal.

On the following evening, Krawczyk and Delbarton fanswere at The Rock to witness the official retirement ofBrodeur’s jersey. Pictured here are Cameron Flinn ’17, JoeLongo ’80, P’10,’16,’19, Matt Gelnaw ’10, Michael Longo’10, David Lewis ’78, P’03, ’13, Andrew Longo ’16 (withbrother Matt Longo ’19 in front), Jon Krawczyk ’88 andCraig Flinn ’83, P’17.

Mike Nichols ’89 on LPGA Tour

Mike Nichols ’89 is on the executive leadership team at theLPGA Tour. Nichols is Chief Business Officer of the SymetraTour, the “Road to the LPGA” for the top professional golfersin the US and around the world. Each year, the top tenmoney earners on the Symetra Tour’s Volvik Race for theCard graduate to the LPGA. Since Mike took charge in 2013,the Tour has grown from 15 to 23 events and plays for thehighest total purse ($3.150 million) in the Tour’s 36-yearhistory. Colleagues report that Mike has improved Tourcourses and geographic flow, and increased purses to attracteven more qualified competitors.

Jon Krawczyk ’88 Unveils Tribute to Martin BrodeurJanet Flinn P'17


Bora Bora Reunion

In February, three Delbarton friends shared asailing/diving adventure in French Polynesia where theytook a picture with the Delbarton flag on Bora Bora. Hereare Michael Murphy ’67, Brian O’Keefe ’67 and JimHuebner ’66 displaying the Green Wave colors.

Michael Somerville ’90 OpensHomecoming 2015

What better way to warm up the Homecoming Pep Rallycrowd on October 16 than with a standup routine fromcomedian Michael Somerville ’90. Senior class organizersrightly guessed that Somerville’s smart, savvy humor, asseen on Late Night with Dave Letterman, would get theHomecoming party off to a stellar start.

Wave Alums Play College Club Ruby

On Saturday, February 21, the Georgetown and LoyolaRugby clubs faced off with three Delbarton alumni in thescrum: Augie Atencio ’14 (G), Kyle Higgins ’15 (L) andTom Lenz ’14 (G). Loyola pulled away after a close matchto earn a 27-13 win. A salute to Tom Lenz ’14 for sendingus this great picture.

Ironman Steve Cozine ’86 in South Africa

On April 10, Steve Cozine ’86 raced Ironman South Africaand took along a Delbarton flag. A salute to IronmanSteve Cozine for his athletic achievement and impeccablepacking skills.

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Wrestler Jorge Lopez ’12 Is Four TimeNCAA All-American

Williams College wrestler Jorge Lopez ’12was named anAll-American wrestler, making it his fourth consecutiveAll-American title in his collegiate wrestling career, a firstin Williams College history.

Agostino on the Ice for the Flames

Former Green Wave hockey player and Yale Hockey alumKenny Agostino ’10 is currently a professional hockeyplayer competing as a left wing for the NHL CalgaryFlames.

Alumni Association Has New Chapter

On March 17, Hoboken-based alumni gathered to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness, and to admire thenew Delbarton Alumni Association Hoboken Chapter banner. From left are Heema Khedr ’11, Mark Hammitt ’03,Paul Butler ’05, John Ferramosca ’05, Jermaine Pugh ’00, Matt Campbell ’08, Derek Ruebling ’10 andGeoffSteinemann ’93.


Villanova Visit

On March 22, Charles Allen ’17,right, and his good friend MattChristou ’17, second from right,visited Villanova on a spring breakcollege tour where they ran intotheir classmate Cameron Flinn ’17.Tour guide James Wrobleski ’15,left, recognized the boys’Delbarton gear and took them andtheir mothers on a private tour ofVillanova.

Squash Alumni at NCAAs

On February 20, there was a Green Wave alumni squashmatchup on at the College Squash AssociationChampionship at University of California at Berkeley.Facing off on court were Charlie Niebanck ’14 for Dukeand Sid Balaji ’14 for UC Berkeley. Duke ended up takingfirst in its division.

Runner Morgan Pearson ’11 is Three-Time NCAA All-American

In March, Morgan Pearson ’11was named an NCAA All-American runner at Colorado University for the third time.At Delbarton, Pearson earned four varsity letters and wasthe New Jersey state champion in the 3,200 during hissenior season, earned All-American honors in the outdoortwo-mile run and won the Penn Relays 3,000-meter run.

Delbarton School without TrinityHall? Hard to imagine. It was indeeda different place in its twenty pre-Trinity years. Facilities were cramped:small classrooms next toovercrowded dorm rooms in OldMain and the Brothers House. Thethree classrooms cleverly tackedonto the east side of the St. JosephGym in 1956 helped. (They havesince become the weight room.)

Every available nook was used.Father Clement Bloomfield taughtMechanical Drawing in the basementof Old Main and, one year, on thelanding of the front staircase.

Science labs were scattered: Biology

on the fourth floor of Old Main,Chemistry in the Kountze “JockeyHollow Dairy” at the south end of thecampus. (Father Lucien Donnellydelivered his budding chemists in anold bus.) The Physics lab was in aframe building in the Brothers Housecomplex. Headmaster FatherStephen Findlay and his Benedictinecolleagues made it all work, butdreamed of a new Delbarton.

That dream was fulfilled in the fall of1959 when Trinity Hall transformedDelbarton with proper classrooms, alarge library, state-of-the-art sciencelabs, music and art studios, offices,and departmental conference rooms,and all under one roof.

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Left to right:

Prior to Trinity Hall, mechanical drawing classes took placein Old Main basement and, one year, on the landing of the

front staircase.

Crowded classrooms were the norm before Trinity Hall in1959. A new Science Pavilion in 1995 took some of the

pressure off the need for space as enrollment increasedfrom 300 to 560 students.

Above right: Delbarton’s first library was housed on thethird floor of Old Main.


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The building had been designed for astudent body of 300, but this numberwas quickly reached, and as quicklyexceeded. In a few years the numberreached 400, necessitating the first ofthe several adaptations Trinity hasexperienced. Departmentalconference rooms became smallclassrooms, and a new locker systemwas installed.

The new dining facilities in 1966opened space in Old Main forexpanded Music and ArtDepartments. The former studios inTrinity were divided into neededclassrooms.

In the 1990s the new West Gateentrance, road, and parking areaswere developed. The original westfaçade of Trinity, designed to be seenonly by deer and groundhogs, wastransformed, with a new façade andentrance where the FacultyConference room had been. Thescreen bearing the school seal wasremoved and the foyer completelyopened through the building. A newdouble staircase to the second floorwas created, and at its landing nowstand the statues of Darius andAlexander the Great, who formerlyhad guarded the west entrance tothe Italian Garden.

Along the way, the studentpublications office adjacent to thelibrary, home of the Courier, Archwayand Delta, evolved first into a campusministry center, and later into theheadmaster’s office.

The addition of the Father StephenFindlay Science Pavilion in 1995, witha third generation of science labs,occasioned the next major changesin Trinity. The third floor secondgeneration labs could now besubdivided into classrooms.

And now, Trinity Hall, nearing its 60th

year at the core of Delbarton, is onceagain poised to experience a majorfacelift and modernization.

DELBARTON Yesterday

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Today, Valentine Library offers a traditional study space; A proposedStudent Commons and Learning Center may soon transform Delbartoncampus yet again.

As it has since 1959, Trinity Hall remains the busy academic hub ofDelbarton campus.

In the 90s, a double staircase to the second floor was created, and itslanding displays the statues of Darius and Alexander the Great, whoformerly stood guard at the west entrance to the Senior Garden.

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Delbarton Today Spring 2016