August 24, 7 – 9 pmNew Parents Garden Party

SJB Courtyard

September 18, 8 pm - midnightClass of 1980 Thirty Year Reunion

SJB Retreat Center

October 2, 8 pm – midnightClass of 1984 & 1985

Twenty-Five Year ReunionCaptain Bill’s, Bay Shore

October 6, 7 pmCollege NightSJB Cafeteria

October 8Alumni Art Show Opening

SJB Student Art Gallery

October 10, 1:30 pmHomecoming

SJB vs Bishop Ford

October 15, 9 amGolf Outing

Rock Hill Country ClubManorville

October 14, 6:30 – 9:30 pmA Taste for EducationCougar Café & Gym

October 17, 10 am- 2 pmOpen House

SJB

October 23, 8pm - midnightClass of 1990 Twenty Year Reunion

Captain Bill’s, Bay Shore

October 30, 8 amCatholic High School

Entrance Exam

November 6, 6 pmAlumni Memorial Mass

Auditorium

November 13, 7 pm2010 Hall of Fame Dinner

Timber Point Country Club, Great River

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School

amily NewsFSpring / Summer 2010 volume XVII no.2

Msgr. James Kissane, ‘83 was pastor of St. John of God Parish in Central Islip until his untimely death last December at the age of 44. An energetic and beloved priest, Jim

maintained his ties to SJB and his fellow alumni and was always willing to support his alma mater in any way that he could.

Barbara Maher began her career at SJB in the fall of 1972. In addition to her 30 years teaching in the French, English, and Theology Departments, she was the advisor

to both the school newspaper and yearbook staffs. In 1997, she was appointed the school’s first Alumni Director, a position she held until her

retirement in July of this year.

John Sureau graduated in 1993, but he is one of those alumni who has never really left. He began his teaching career at St. John’s in 1997 and was appointed the school’s first

Campus Minister. A creative and innovative teacher, he also developed and instituted many meaningful spiritual and mission experiences for the entire

community in his role as Campus Minister. Currently John is a seminarian for the diocese of Rockville Centre.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ferraro have been generous and supportive members of the St. John’s family since 1974 when their oldest son, Charlie ’78 started high school. Today the Ferraro family includes seven SJB alumni and three current students spanning two genera-

tions of loyal Cougars.For invitations and/or information contact the Development Office at

(631) 587-8000 Ex. 177 or development @sjbdhs.org.

The Ferraro FamilyCommitment to Catholic Education

Msgr. James Kissane ‘83Priestly Ministry,

Diocese of Rockville Centre(Posthumously)

2010 Hall of Fame Honorees

2010 Hall of Fame Dinner, November 13, 7 pm, Timber Point Country Club, Great River

Barbara Goble MaherAlumni Director, Faculty

John Sureau ‘93 Campus Minister, Faculty

three young children in front: Katelyn Ferraro, Brooke Ferraro, Brock Ferraro.First Row: Cathy Cuccia Ferraro, Claremont Jiran IV, Ashley Jiran, Blaine Ferraro ’13, Brent Ferraro ’08,

Second Row: Christopher Ferraro ’93, Kristie Ferraro ’09, Chick Ferraro, Barbara Ferraro, Jeanine Delisle Ferraro, Blake Ferraro ’11.

Third Row: Claremont Jiran III, Loretta Ferraro Jiran ’80, Gregory Ferraro, Jr. ’11, Jessie King Ferraro ’83, Gregory Ferraro, Sr. ’83, Charles Ferraro ’78

Coming Events2010

Where Are You Now?Class of 1970George Ciurleo married his wife Maria in 1973. They have two daughters, Andrea and Amanda. George graduated from South-western University Law School in 1980. Currently he lives in Deer Park and is an executive at Plaza Realty which he started in 1987.

Elizabeth Dixon Skrocki lives in Utica, New York. She has been married to James since 1981 and recently retired after 30 years with Met Life. Elizabeth enjoys car cruising in her 1962 Corvette convertible.

Gerard Finn retired form the Long Island Railroad in 2002. He is a widower and the father of three sons. Gerry coached his sons in all sports and has volunteered in many community activities.He enjoys working with his hands, skiing and golf.

Charles Gentile is a fusion researcher who has been working at Princeton University for the past 26 years in its plasma physics lab. He heads a group that recently won an award for Excellence in Technology Transfer for developing a highly accurate and cost-ef-fective nuclear detection system for antiterrorism applications. To read more about this award and to see a picture of Charles and his team, go to www.flcnortheast.org/2009

Christine Henrich Pirraglia retired in 2006 after 37 years with Verizon. Currently she is a hospice and nursing home volunteer and loves it.

Class of 1972Eugene Corcoran has been appointed the Deputy Commissioner of Enforcement for the New York City Buildings Department. Gene served as a US Marshall for the Eastern District of New York from 2003 until 2010. Prior to his presidential appointment as a US Marshall, he served as Deputy Chief for the MTA Police De-partment. He was also a member of the Joint Terrorism Task Force and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy at Quantico.

Class of 1975An informal get together is tentatively being planned for the fall. If interested in helping and/or attending, please contact Bob Koch at bobbsa@optonline.net.

Class of 1981Marybeth Christie Redmond was named Executive Director of Dismas of Vermont, effective July 1st. This nonprofit organiza-tion provides supportive residential housing for men and women transitioning from Vermont prisons to productive lives. The Dismas model seeks to heal relationships between former prisoners and community members, and reduce revolving door incarcera-tion trends. Seventy-five percent of the residents who live at the program three months or more make successful transitions.

Class of 1998Miriam Dinatale, USAF, returned to the United States at the end July after serving in South Korea for a year. She is a Family Medi-cine Physician and she will be stationed at Andrews Air Force Base for the next three years working in a Primary Care Clinic there.

Class of 1994Lucy Brigila is engaged to Scott Wilcox and they will be mar-ried on October 23, 2010. Lucy is a professional fundraiser for non-profits and Scott is an attorney at the law firm of Davis Polk & Wardell LLP.

Class of 1995An informal get together is tentatively being planned for the fall. If you are interested in helping and/or attending, please send an email to sjbclassof1995@yahoo.com

Class of 2000Jessica Dinatale was married to Chris Hammer on June 5 at St. Patrick’s Church in Smithtown. Her sister, Miriam ’98, was her maid of honor and her brother, Joseph ’01 was also a member of the wedding party. Jessica and Chris will honeymoon in Europe.

Karen Pritchard Eustace is a pharmaceutical sales representa-tive and lives in Brooklyn. She married in August of 2008 and is expecting her first child.

Stephanie Hager is engaged to Patrick Ryan. They will be mar-ried on May 14, 2011. Stephanie is an Administrative/Clinical Liaison at Our Lady of Consolation in West Islip. Patrick is a golf course superintendent.

Kristi Sclafani is engaged to Matthew David and they will be married on July 3, 2011. Kristi’s maid of honor will be Candace Quintero ’00. Kristi is the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at Touro Law Center in Central Islip. Her fiancée is the manager of the Barnes & Noble College Bookstore in Patchogue.

Class of 2001Andrea Pelligrino and John Savino were married on June 5 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in West Islip. The reception was held at Timber Point Country Club where the couple first danced together at their junior prom. John graduated from Georgetown Medical School on May 21 and began his residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center on July 1. Andrea is employed by Bently Prince Street and works in their New York office.

Class of 2002Bridget Tobin Block has earned her Doctorate in Audiology from the Long Island Consortium (Adelphi, Hofstra, and St. John’s Universities). She is currently living in Suffolk, Virginia and is working as a pediatric audiologist at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Va.

Robert Block recently graduated from NYU with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery. He graduated in the top 10% of his class and earned membership in the OKU Dental Honor Society. He has begun his first year of residency at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virgina.

Jess Maddelena will be doing a second year of service with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. She will be living and working in Seattle for the 2010-2011 service year. Her placement is with an organization called Youth Ambassadors that works with a diverse population of teenagers on leadership and service. Jess’s blog will continue to keep everyone updated on her adventures at www.jmaddsthejv.wordpress.com.

Kristen Mercado and Nick D’Attoma are engaged and will be married on August 26, 2011.

Nicholas Wong and Jessica Lombardo ’05 were married on July 8 at St. Cyril & Methodius Church in Deer Park. Members of the wedding party included: Michael Lombardo ’05 and Alayna Mallon ’05. Jessica is a secondary math teacher at Fontbonne Hall Academy in Bay Ridge. Nicholas is an NYC police officer in the 106th precinct in Howard Beach.

Where Are You Now? Drop the Alumni office a line or an e-mail, alumni@sjbdhs.org. Phone 631-587-8000 X 125Please include name, graduating year, address, and current profile.

Class of 2003Brendan and Melody Katta ’04 Butler welcomed their third son, Ryan Raphael, on April 23, 2010. Ryan joins big brothers Brendan and Aiden as part of the Butler Boys Trio.

Courtney Webber earned an M.A. in Photography from C.W. Post in May 2010. Previously, in 2007, she received her B.F.A. in Art Education

Class of 2005Amanda Colasanto graduated from St. Joseph’s College in 2009 with Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Currently she is pursuing a Masters in Literacy Education and works as a substitute teacher in East Islip.

Kristina Carroll graduated from Fordham University in 2009 with a B.S. in marketing. Presently she works at Wenner Media as an ad billing coordinator.

John Lazzaro has just finished his fourth documentary titled “Hindsight” which addresses the heroin epidemic on Long Island. The documentary will screen in local film festivals. John plans to pursue an MFA in Creative Writing.

Class of 2007Sandro da Luz has been accepted as a candidate for seminary forma-tion for the Diocese of Rockville Centre. In September he begins his fourth and final year at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue. In the fall Sandro will also begin a year long study of philosophy in the pre-theology program at the Cathedral Residence of the Immaculate Conception in Douglaston.

Condolences To:The Ayers Family on the death of Dr. Gerard Ayers, father of Cathy’77, Jerry ’79, father-in-law of Diane McKenna Ayers ’80, and grandfather of Ashlee ’12 and Kaitlynn Ayers ’12, on April 13, 2010

The Boniello Family on the death of Joseph, father of Debra Boniello Auletti ’81, Elizabeth Boneillo Felsman, ’79, father-in-law of Frank Auletti ’81, and grandfather of Frank ‘08 and Robert Auletti ’11, on April 26, 2010

The Chatterton Family on the death of Kenneth, husband of Norma Chatteron, SJB Library Staff, on June 11, 2010.

The Datre Family on the death of Virginia, mother of Michelle Datre Infante ’70, on April 25, 2010

The Drommerhauser Family on the death of Arthur, Jr, son of Delores and Arthur Drommerhauser, Sr., Director of Development, on April 2, 2010

The Fred Family on the death of Ann, mother of Karen Fred Webber ‘75, and Laura Fred Sutherland ‘76, and the late John ‘72, and grandmother of Courtney Webber ‘03, on July 8

The Gast Family on the death of Joan, mother of Ann Gast Reichart’76, Lorraine Gast Mieiczarski’79, Vince ’81 and Karen Gast Grolz ’83, on February 20, 2010

The Murphy Family on the death of June, wife of Charles Murphy ’72, on March 9, 2010

The Schoenfeld Family on the death of Audrey, mother of Audra Schoenfeld Derrick ’86 and mother-in-law of Brian Derrick ’86, on November 26, 2009.

The White Family on the death of Kevin, brother-in-law of Helen Zaccoli, Religious Studies Department, on May 7, 2010.

SJB Family NewsPublisher......................................................Walter D. LaceCopy Editor.............................................Barbara G. MaherLayout Editor................................................Leone Mathon

For almost 30 years Mrs. Mc Bride was a cherished member of the St. John the Baptist community. Joining the Social Stud-

ies faculty in 1983, she taught Global Studies and Econom-ics, took her students on field trips to Wall Street, initiated the participation of St. John’s students in Newsday’s Stock Market

Game and was subsequently invited to serve on Newsday’s Educational Advisory Board. In addition she was the advisor for

The Prophet, editor of the SJB Family News and worked with Campus Ministry’s support groups. She energetically immersed

herself in life at SJB and was recognized for her efforts in 2000 with the Excellence in Education Award.

In 2008, Mrs. Mc Bride was honored at the Women of Hope Luncheon in recognition of the optimism and faith with which she lived her life. In the face of significant personal challenges and health issues, she was never one to complain or feel sorry

for herself. She saw life’s setbacks as “valleys” and concentrated her efforts on climbing up the “hills”. She did so with both grace and fortitude and in the process gave her family, her students, her colleagues, and all whose lives she

touched, a beautiful example to follow.

(sitting l to r) Mrs. Carol Langstroth, and Mrs. Kathie Nagle (standing l to r) Mrs. Rita Pugh, Ms. Sheila Mc Cann, Mrs. Denise Butler

Goodbye And God Bless Our Retirees

(l to r) Mr. John Felix. Mrs. Barbara Maher, Mr. Charles Wedig

Mrs. Theresa Mc BrideMay 29, 2010

In Memoriam

Class of ’70, SJB’s First Graduating ClassCelebrates Forty Year Reunion

Saturday, July 17 - Captain Bill’s, Bay Shore

Ten Year ReunionClass of 2000

Saturday, May 1, 2010Declan Quinn’s

Bay Shore

The Committee The Faculty Present

(l to r) Michele Datre Infante, Alan Lott, Ann O’Connell Berger, Kathy Hughes Goulding, Frank Sancineto

Maureen Diodati White, Ginny Walsh O’Neil, Sr. Lucy Murphy, Sr. Virginia Miller, Walter Lace, Barbara Goble Maher, Sr. Maureen Peter, Nick Velmachos,

Larry Jordan, Jim Brennan, John Dooley, Tom Sieminski, Dennis Desmond, John Deak, Chris Schneider, Brian Maher

Class of 1971 Class of 1972 Class of 1973

Thanks To:

Front row (l to r) Chelsea Norris, Lindsay Plumacher, Jeff Laun-schlager, Katie Santorelli, Johanna Hartman, Ray Rodriguez. Back row (l to r) Connor Olsen, Brian Raux Caileen Vermilyea, Deanna Prate, Felicia Della Vecchia, Erin Hall, Gabrielle Shiflet, Rebecca Walsh, Rachel Basak

(front row l to r) Erin Nieves, Kim Pfisterer, Amanda Colon, Samantha Pinto, Jessica Moreno, Casey O”Neill, Bridget Carey,

Kate Mezzacappa, Bridget Quinn, Julissa Orozco(second row l to r) Paddy Kennedy, Kevin Peterson, Rich Fremgen,

Kristin Otero, Emily Holub, Gen Minardi, Sister Lissie(back row l to r) Amy De Marco, Abby Desmond, Gaby Paolillo,

Cristian Murphy, Christine Glynn, James Powers, Stephanie Guzman, Stephanie Hardy

PUERTO RICOThe Dominican Sisters who live and work in and

around the San Juan are welcomed twenty five SJB students and five faculty members to assist with their after school facil-ity Casa de Familiar in Barymón as well as with seniors at the

El Remanso Senior Center. Students and chaperones, Sr. Peggy McVetty, Mr. Scott, Mrs. Holub, Ms. Doherty, Mrs.

Watkins resided at a local retreat center where they also pro-vided some support services. One of the highlights of the trip

for all was the gracious hospitality offered by the grandparents of Amanda Colon ‘11. They invited and hosted dinner for all the SJB visitors at their home on the very first night in Puerto

Rico! Muchas Gracias Abuella! Muy deliciosa!

Cougars Travel To Serve At Easter TimeMONTANAFifteen students raised funds and volunteered their Easter break to travel to St.Labre Indian School in Montana where SJB grad and former faculty member, Jessica Maddalena ‘02, works as a teacher through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. Their service involved working with elementary school children, cleaning up the local environment and participating in class-room activities. Mrs. Callahan, Fr. Michael Holzmann, Ms Stein, and Mr. Dan Maher chaperoned and worked side by side with the student volunteers. All students left with a greater appreciation of the Native American people, their culture, history and spirituality.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITYOn Friday, April 30, fourteen SJB students went toEast Patchogue to work with Habitat for Humanity. The girls learned how to vinyl side a house and had a lot of fun in the process. These junior and senior girls are part of the Peace and Justice Group. Many students helped raise $1500 for Habitat through bake sales and our “buy a brick” campaign. The fundraising made this project possible. Fifteen students were chosen to participate in the event based on their dedication and commitment to weekly meetings and fundraising.

Top Row (left to right):Melissa Marseilles, Nicole Fuccillo, Kim Pfisterer, Liana Lee, Samantha Pinto, Heather Mulgannon, Devin Richardson, Carolina Boutureira, Amanda PascuzziBottom Row (l to r): Jessica Allstadt, Kaitlyn Reid, Jackie Gecewicz, Nicole Golder, Amanda Schmaeling, Mrs. Tricia Callahan (missing from the picture is Julia Rachiele)

St. John’s Graduates the Newest and Eldest Member of the Class of 2010!

At eighty-two years of age, Anthony Sappraicone has just graduated from high school! Walter D. Lace, principal, along with chaplain Fr. Michael Holzmann, presented Anthony with his long awaited high school diploma on Tuesday, May 25th 2010. St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School welcomed the opportunity to participate in Operation Recognition, which is a special program for veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Viet Nam War, who were unable to graduate from high school because of their military service. They are now able to obtain their diplomas through the NYS Education Department and the NYS Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs.

Mr. Lace received the request from two alumni, Patricia Sappraicone’72 Boris and Theresa Sappraicone’78 Daspigno. They asked if St. John’s could present their father, Anthony, with a St. John the Baptist DHS diploma. Since they are SJB graduates, as is their brother Anthony ’75, and have fond memories of high school, they hoped that their father too could receive his diploma from St. John’s. Anthony’s wife, Patricia and granddaughter Elizabeth were also present for the recognition ceremony.

(l to r) granddaughter Elizabeth, Patricia and Anthony Sappraicone, daughters Patricia’72 and Theresa’78

(l to r)Walter D. Lace, Patricia Sappraicone, Anthony Sappraicone, Fr. Michael Holzmann

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School Celebrates Its 41st Graduation

Saturday, June 5, 2010, Tilles Center, Long island University

Valedictorian: Joseph A. Micheels Jr.

Scholarships: Boston University

Half Tuition Engineering Scholarship Northeastern University Dean’s Scholarship The Cooper Union Full Tuition Scholarship

Total: $268,880National Honor Society,

Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction Attending: The Cooper Union

Major: Chemical Engineering

Salutatorian: Christine F. Bosco

Scholarships: Providence College St. Dominic’s Full Tuition Scholarship St. John’s University Scholastic Excellence Scholarship The King’s College (NY) Presidential Scholarship University of Delaware Merit Scholarship

Total: $326,440National Honor Society, Advanced Placement Scholar with Honors

Attending: Villanova University Major: Undecided

Alumni Note: Both salutatorians are the daughters of SJB Alumni. Christine Bosco is the daughter of Kathy Walsh Bosco ’75 and the sister of James Bosco ‘07. Aislinn Rowan is the daughter of Mike Rowan ’82 and the sister of Patrick ’13.

Salutatorian: Aislinn Danielle Rowan

Scholarships: Lehigh University Academic Merit Award Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship

University of Notre Dame Provost’s Scholarship University of Notre Dame University Scholarship

Villanova University Merit Scholarship Total: $205,360

National Honor Society, National Merit Finalist, National Merit Commended Scholar,

Advanced Placement Scholar with DistinctionAttending: Lehigh University

Major: Biology

(seated l to r)Christine Bosco,Salutatorian, Joseph Micheels,Valedictorian, Aislinn Rowan, Salutatorian

(standing l to r) Mr. Stephen Sheridan, Dean of Students, Ms. BarbaraWalsh, Assist. Principal, Ms. Nan Doherty, Assist. Principal, Bishop

William Murphy, Mr. Walter D. Lace, Principal, Rev. Michael Holzmann,Chaplain, Ms. Nancy Scoppa, Assist. Principal

415 Graduates100% of Applicants Accepted to 4-Year Colleges

267 Graduates Received 1,037 ScholarshipsTotaling $40 Million

Picture perfect weather, the renowned hospitality and generosity of the Lessing family, and the support of SJB alumni, parents and friends combined the make the annual Men of Vision Dinner, held at the

Riverview on Tuesday, June 15, a smashing social and financial success.

Vincent Di CarloIn 1963, Vincent Di Carlo and his brother founded Di Carlo Distributors, a food service company. Since then

Di Carlo Distributors has gone from a two-man operation to a company employing over 250 people. Today Vincent is the President and CEO of the company and is delighted to have his three children, Lisa Di Carlo Yancigay ’81, Vinnie ’85, and Michael ’87 as well

as his son-in-law John Yancigay ’81 working with him in the business. This assures him that Di Carlo Distibutors will be an independent distributor for years to come. Vincent has been a generous supporter of St. John the Baptist since his own children

attended SJB and he and his wife of 47 years now have the joy of seeing their grandchildren follow in their parents’ footsteps. His grandchildren John ’05 and Lauren ’07 Yancigay are now proud SJB alumni. Vincent Yanciagy ’12 and

four additional grandchildren will be joining them in the near future.

Robert ForsterIn 1988 Bob founded Island Steel & Detailing Corp, a company focused primarily on structural steel fabrication and detailing with headquarters located in Manorville. Bob got his start by working at Vulcan Iron Works, a company started by Bob’s grandfather in

1933. Throughout his high school and college years he worked at various jobs for Vulcan and today is the company’s Vice President.A generous and hardworking volunteer, Bob has been a CYO soccer coach at St. John Nepomucene for the past 13 years. He received the Coach of the Year Award in 2009. Currently he serves on the SJB Board of Advisors and is a member of the Development Com-

mittee. His expertise and generosity made the renovation of the bleachers on the football field a reality in the fall. Bob is married to Barbara Baran ’81 and the father of James ’08 and Amanda ’10. Bob tells people he may not be a Catholic school boy, but he is

definitely a Catholic school dad and the SJB family has been greatly enriched by his support.

Brian Maher joined the St. John the Baptist faculty in 1969 as a business teacher. Although he moved on professionally in 1975, he has never really left SJB. A charter member of the Development Board, Brian has been available to promote

and support the many fund raising activities the school has undertaken. He was honored for his volunteer efforts in 2000, when he was inducted into the St. John the Baptist Hall of Fame. In addition to his loyalty to SJB, Brian has been active with Good Samaritan

Hospital, the Eastern Amputee Golf Association, and Good Shepherd Hospice. Recently, Brian completed his term as President of the National Alumni Association of Providence College, his alma mater. He has written a weekly column for the past fourteen years in bulletin of St. Joseph’s Church in Babylon, and can been seen on Telecare in two-minute segments based on these columns entitled,

“Neighbor2Neighbor.” Currently Brian is the Director of the Educational Opportunity Center at Farmingdale State College. His most significant accomplishment, however, has been his 37 year marriage to Barbara, SJB Alumni Director. Their three children, Dan (cur-

rently a teacher at SJB), Tim ’97, and Kara Grace, have been their greatest blessings. Tim and his wife Carly have provided Brian and Barbara with three grandchildren to spoil.

Men Of Vision Dinner Draws A Crowd Of 250

The 2010 Honorees were:

Jack Lessing Meritorious Service AwardBrian Maher

Mr. Walter Lace, Principal, looks on as Jack Lessing presents the Meritorious Service Award named in his honor, to this year’s recipient, Brian Maher. Standing in back are previous winners of this award, Msgr. JamesVlaun ‘79, and John King ‘73.

(l to r) Mr. Walter D. Lace, Principal, Robert Forster,Vincent Di Carlo, Rev. Michael Holzmann, Chaplain

Congratulations to the following members of the Class of 2006 who recently received their college degrees:Mary Claire Andwood - BA – History, Art - Hillsdale College

Brendan J. Boyle – BA – Political Science – Roger Williams UniversityNora E. Boyle – BSW – Social Work – Siena College

Patrick D. Boyle – BA – Political Science – The CitadelAustin Diorio – BS – Mechanical Engineering – Johns Hopkins University

Sarah Goncalves – BA – English – St. John’s UniversityT. C. Mc Carthy – BA – Journalism – Stony Brook University

Kaitlin McTiernan – BS – Nursing – The Catholic University of AmericaCourtney Rigas – BA – International Studies, Russian Studies – American University

We would like to publish the names and degrees of other recent college graduates. Please email this information to alumni@sjbdhs.org

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ACHIEVEMENTS-SPRING SPORTS TEAMSSOFTBALL

2010 NSCHSGAA League ChampionsChampionship Game MVP – Ryan Quick

NSCHSGAA Player of the Year - Kaitlyn CrowleyAll League

Christine Bosco, Allison Schmidt, Kaitlyn Crowley, Kaitlin PescitelliDefensive MVP – Christine Bosco, Offensive MVP – Kaitlin Pescitelli, Coaches’ Award – Allison Schmidt

BASEBALLRegular Season League ChampsLeague MVP – Kevin Courtney

All LeagueKevin Courtney, Vinny Iacono, Josh Sharpe, Brian

Hunter, Anthony Mc Quade

Defensive MVP – Kevin CourtneyOffensive MVP – Vinny IaconoCoaches’ Award – Josh Sharpe

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALLAll League

Nick Licari, Sean BelskyDefensive MVP- Mike RyanOffensive MVP – Nick Licari

Coaches’ Award – Luke Goodman

BADMINTONAll League

Kaitlyn Reid, Jessica Schmerge, Melissa Steinberg, Megan Connolly,

Rachel Caires, Ashley RussellMVP – Rachel Caires

Coaches’ Award – Ashley Russell

Standing - Head Coach Brianne Herr, Assistant Coach Christina Falsone, Brianna Harman, Claire Werner, Ryan Quick, CJ Campos, Morgan Kleinfelder, Sarah Giammarese, Kate Sutton, Christina Vitale, Kaitlin Pescitelli, Debbie Miller, Erin Caputo, Allie Cain

Kneeling - Captains - Allison Schmidt, Kaitlyn Crowley, Christine Bosco

BOYS’ LACROSSEAll League

Matt Scott, Emmett O’Hara, BobbyMc Laughlin, Joe May

Defensive MVP – Bobby Mc LaughlinOffensive MVP – Matt ScottCoaches’ Award – Joe May

GIRLS’ LACROSSEAll League

Erin Collins, Danielle JaycoxDefensive MVP – Melissa Mc Laughlin

Offensive MVP – Danielle JaycoxCoaches’ Award – Ryan Mitchell

BOYS’ GOLFNSCHSAA Player of the Year – Mark Reilly

All LeagueMark Reilly

MVP – Mark ReillyCoaches’ Award – Daniel Martin

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ACHIEVEMENTS - SPRING SPORTS TEAMS EQUESTRIAN

MVP – Catherine AvoleseCoaches’ Award – Margaret Irving

ROLLER HOCKEYMVP- Eric Saparito

Coaches’ Award – Anthony Chille

SAILINGMVP – Kyle Pierce

Coaches’ Award – Mike Heron

League Sportmanship AwardJV Baseball

JV Girls’ Lacrosse

GIRLS’ GOLFAll League

Victoria O’KeefeMVP – Victoria O’Keefe

Coaches’ Award – Lynn Diorio

BOYS’ TENNISAll League

Joseph Antonucci, John Randolph, Joseph ZiccardiMVP- John Randolph

Coaches’ Award – Travis Meade

BOYS’ SPRING TRACK & FIELDALL STATE

Elijah Pardo, Azeem Boyce, Michael Duplessis, Matt Perrelli, Joe Micheels, Troy Pitt, Seitu Solomon,

Hunter BurrellAll League

Azeem Boyce, Elijah Pardo, Seitu Solomon, Hunter Burrell, Troy Pitt, Michael Duplessis, Darrius Samples,

Matt PerrelliTrack MVP – Elijah PardoField MVP – Matt Perrelli

Coaches’ Award – Michael DuplessisLeague Sportsmanship Award

GIRLS’ SPRING TRACK & FIELDALL STATE

Ryan Woolley, Catherine Westby, Anne Carey, Emma Cleary, Bridget Carey, Chelsea Penn, Alexis

Smith, Alyssa Dorney, Victoria LundinAll League

Francesca Vullo, Victoria Lundin, Chelsea Penn, Krystal Mc Leod, Alexis Smith, Jennifer Pescitelli,

Bridget Carey, Ryan Woolley, Alyssa Dorney, Alycia Barbieri, Annmarie Zigrosseer, Emma Cleary,

Anne Carey, Catherine WestbyTrack MVP - Ryan WoolleyField MVP – Emma Cleary

Coaches’ Award – Krystal FosterCoach of the Year - Dorsey Spencer

BOYS’ CREWMVP – Brian Raux

Coaches’ Award – Ryan Tota

GIRLS’ CREWMVP- Amanda Khoury

Coaches’ Award - Catherine Corrson

(l to r) Mrs. Lorraine Bouklas, Girls’ Athletic Director, Allison Schmidt, Christine Harvey, Liam Connor, Josh Sharpe,

Mr. Ralph Dalton, Boys’ Athletic Director, Mr. Walter Lace, Principal

LARRY JORDAN AWARD WINNERS

SPORTSMAN & SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Elijah Pardo and Christine Bosco

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SAVE THE DATEfor

Our Very FirstAlumni Powder Puff Game

Saturday, October 9, 2010ALL SJB Alumnae are invited to participate

in this Homecoming activity. Further details to follow.

Please contact the Athletic Office atathletics@sjbdhs.org for more information

and/or to register

(l to r) Mr. Walter Lace, Erin Beach, Elijah Pardo

Cougar Club Scholarship Winners

There was much “JOY” at SJB as Principal, Mr.Walter D. Lace, Guidance Director, Mr. Donald Kachuba, and Anne and Joseph Joy, the parents of Colin Joy, gathered at the SJB-TV Studio to watch as senior, Colin Joy, received his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point from Col. Dave Blanchard (Ret).Co-lin was nominated by Congressman Peter King and he plans to play football for the Academy in the fall. On the school television news program, Col. Blanchard presented the official appointment and ad-dressed the entire student body as he expressed his thanks to Colin’s parents and to the community of SJB for providing the support and foundation necessary for a commitment to West Point and a military career.

Alumni Athletes HonoredYork College’s Kelly Vrana ’06 was named to the All Capital Ath-letic Conference squad for her outstanding performance in Women’s Lacrosse during the 2009 campaign. In addition Kelly was honored for her academic achievement by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association. Kelly, a business administration major, attained a 3.7 GPA in the spring of her junior year. Vrana appeared in all 17 contests last season and started in each of those games. She ranked third on the squad in ground balls (47) and caused 21 turnovers.

Chris Fuccillo ’08 was named Player of the Conference by the Land-mark Men’s Lacrosse Conference. Chris has completed his sophomore year at the Catholic University of America.

Jim Skopek ’76 was honored by the Suf-

folk County High School Hockey League, at their

June meeting, with the presentation of their

“Robert Dunbar Memorial Award” in recognition of

his dedication and commit-ment to the players and the

league. Jim coaches the SJB JV Hockey Team.

(l to r) Ralph Dalton ’82, Boys’ Athletic Director, Jim Skopek ’76, Lorraine Bouklas, Girls’ Athletic Direc-

tor, Walter Lace, Principal

“Strides for Cougar Pride” Walk

The Walk was divided into two segments. First, the inaugural Senior Night took place on Thursday evening, May 20th. This event in-cluded a welcoming barbeque dinner, followed by a brief prayer and then the walk around the campus. Later the seniors went back into the school for numerous activities, including volleyball, badminton, ten-nis, board games, trivia contests, and music.

The next day, the freshmen, sophomores and juniors participated in their Walk and Spirit Day, which opened with a prayer service out on the bleachers, and was followed by many of the same activities enjoyed by the seniors the night before.

St. John the Baptist High School held its first “Strides for Cougar Pride” Walk and Spirit Days to benefit academic and co-curricular activities and pro-vide Smart Board technology in many more SJB class-rooms.

The Cougars celebrated the arrival of the MSG top prize golf cart, decorated with the school mascot and school colors on Thursday May 20th

after school on their athletic field. MSG Varsity was there to interview the school principal, Walter D. Lace, athletic directors, Lorraine Bouklas and Ralph Dalton, and several students who were instrumental in getting

the MSG Spirit Mania contest going and keeping everyone involved.

Alumni Art Exhibit

A Reminder for all Alumni Artists If you are interested in participating in the

Alumni Art Show scheduled for the fall, please contact Mrs. Bonnie Abbondola, moderator

of the SJB Art Gallery, at abbondolab@sjbdhs.org or

(631) 587–8000 X 138 by August 31.

Ms. Susan Nolan (right), of the Theology Department, is pictured with Sr. Joanne Callahan, OSU, Superintendent of Schools, as Ms. Nolan celebrated 25 years in Catholic Education at theDRVC Recognition Dinner at theRiverview Restaurant on Thursday April 29th

Msgr. Ed TarrantCelebrates The 60th Anniversary

Of His Ordination

Pictured here are members of the Art Mural Club who recently painted an

outdoor café mural in the cafeteria at Our Lady of Consolation in West Islip

On May 25, John Sureau ‘93 and John Kwon, spoke to Theology classes about their life as seminarians. (l to r) Mrs. Tricia Callahan, Campus Minister, Fr. Michael Holzman, Chaplain, John Sureau, John Kwon, Mr. Walter D. Lace, Principal, Mr. Rich Costa, Campus Minister

Congratulations to the Prophet Staff and their moderator, Mr. Martorelli,

on winning the following awards at the Long Island Catholic High School Journalism Awards Dinner held at Our Lady of Mercy Academy on May 5.

Bishop Kellenberg Award for General Excellence - Third Place - the Prophet Staff

Best News Story – Third Place - Teresa Schmitt

Best Coverage of Faith & Spirituality – First Place - Dennis Ryan and Danielle Agoglia

Best Column – Third Place - Crystal LaBozzettaOutstanding Student Journalist -

Melissa Conlon

Miss Doherty bakes her FAMOUS chocolate chip cookies with the members of the SJB Culinary Club.

Msgr. Edward Tarrant, who served as chap-lain at St. John’s from 1967 until 1986, cele-brated his diamond jubilee as a priest on June 8th of this year. He is currently retired and re-sides at Corpus Christi Parish in Mineola. In recognition of his service as chaplain and his loyalty to SJB after he was transferred, Msgr. Tarrant was honored at the Gentlemen’s Din-ner in1995, and was inducted into the St. John the Baptist Hall of Fame in 1999. It is with tremendous affection that we join Msgr. Tar-rant in thanking God for the many blessings of his priestly life.

Congratulations to Mrs. Joanne Mamola, of the English Department, who is the

recipient of the 2010 Excellence in Education Award. This award is given

annually to a member of our faculty and attempts to honor those SJB educators, who are lifetime learners and who, by their example and their teaching, mo-tivate others to become the same. The actual award is a crystal apple that is

accompanied by a professional gift cer-tificate to be used toward the purchase of

educational resources.

Women’s Chorale Gold!

St. John The Baptist Women’s Chorale At Riverside Church, Nyc The AAPAE (America Alliance of Performing Arts Educa-tors) has extended an invitational to the Chorale for 2011 performanc-es at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Kennedy Center (DC) venues. They have also been invited to perform in London during the summer of the 2012 Olympics at a recognized Olympic site.

Photo by Gregory A. Shemitz courtesy of The Long Island Catholic

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When schools across Long Island were returning from their Spring Break, St. John the Baptist was welcoming their Middle States Vali-dation Team for a three-day visit . The visit which was a culmination of SJB’s two year Self-Study process, included class observation, meetings with students, faculty, administration and staff members. There was also an examination of the school’s Objectives and Action Plans that identify the school’s focus for the next seven years. The Middle States team consisted of five volunteer educators from the Middle States region. Their summary report presented to the faculty and staff on the last day of the visit began with Sr. Joanne Safian stating, “Our first and continued response to St. John’s over this visit is WOW!” You are an exceptional example of a Catholic school where philosophy is clearly integrated into the daily life of the school. The quality of the faculty and educational programs is outstanding and even with many guidelines for behavior the school still communicates that in a caring and positive manner.“

(l to r) Mr. Walter D. Lace, Principal, Ms. Nan Doherty, Assistant Principal, Sr. Joanne Safian RSHM, Chairperson, Mr. Jack Agostino, Amityville Memorial High School, Ms. Susan Bauer, Garden City Middle School, Mrs. Linda Kelly, Cardinal Hayes High School and Ms. Erin Milin, Darrow School

St. John’s gets a “Wow!” on Middle States Report

St. John the Baptist

Golf Classic Clam Bake

October 15, 9 amRock Hill Country Club

ManorvilleFor information and/or to register contact Karen Webber at

athletics@sjbdhs.org or 587 - 8000 Ex. 164

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Please visit sjblima.blogspot.com, to follow the journey of sixteen SJB students and six teachers to Chaclacayo, Peru to work with sick children at the Hogar de San Francisco de Asis