ON THE COVER Several hundred senior portraits over 90 years have been randomized in this mosaic.
IN THIS ISSUE Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81 President Bro. Joseph Bellizzi, S.M. ’78 Principal
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Chris Hanley ’80 Executive Director of Advancement Deborah Kendric Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Bro. Richard Hartz, S.M. ’59 Director Emeritus of Development and Alumni Relations
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Deana Sciarrotto Director of Strategic Communications Mary McKenna Graphic Designer Peter Accardi Photographer Office of Advancement (516) 742-5555 ext. 443
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President’s Letter
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A Look Through History
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Honoring the Class of 2020
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Legacy Families
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A Socially Distant Graduation Ceremony
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Class of 2020 College Destinations
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Because That’s What Families Do
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The New Normal
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A Gentle Whisper and a Long Walk
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Chaminade Family Donations for Frontline Workers
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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Mina Makaryus ’02
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Faculty Spotlight: Mrs. Marta Agosti
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Staying Connected During a Pandemic
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Historical Highlight
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President’s Letter 1. So many of our Flyers have reached out to support our medical personnel and front-line workers. It seemed every week we had another family, another sports team, another Flyer group that collected supplies, delivered food, and supported our first responders and medical personnel who were fighting on the front lines. “We are in this together and Flyer Strong ” became a rallying cry that truly guided us through the darkest of days.
Bro. Thomas J. Cleary, S.M. ’81 Dear Chaminade Family, Where to start? Let me begin by saying thank you! So much has transpired since the last Chaminade News was published in January 2020. Who knew at that time how much our world would change, how much our lives would change, and how much each of us would change personally? Honestly, it is hard to imagine the way things used to be. I tend to be a problem solver and like to be able to fix things. We probably all are like that to some degree or another. I will be honest and tell you that I have felt a bit helpless at times over these past six months. There is an overriding feeling of ambiguous loss that I think we all collectively feel. Many of us have loved ones we lost to COVID-19; I lost my dad to COVID-19 in August. Many of us have friends and family who have suffered under the sin of racism. Many of us have friends who have lost their jobs, homes, or lifelong careers. How did Chaminade and our Flyer Family respond to these three challenges?
2. We began conversations about diversity and race and how Chaminade can be an instrument for change and growth moving forward. The Black Lives Matter movement has driven conversations that we (myself and members of our faculty) have had with our alumni of color. We discussed their experience while at Chaminade and what the experience is today for men of color. One alumnus emailed me: “This is a turning point and opportunity for Chaminade High School. As the Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, S.M. said, ‘No doubt, faith must be animated by charity. Faith should not only be a light in the mind, but it should be in the heart as well. There must be in faith a disposition of the heart, love of truth. This is why you must savor what you believe.’ ” And we took to heart what he and many others shared with us. There is more we can do and will do and will continue to move the needle and to take to heart the words of Pope Francis: “We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life.”
3. When the pandemic shook to the core the financial stability of so many in our world, the Chaminade Family stepped up to assist locally those families who lost jobs and financial stability. We launched the Chaminade Cares effort to assist families who overnight were no longer able to afford tuition and to continue to strengthen the Chaminade Development Fund, so critical to keeping tuition affordable across the board. One of many emails I received spoke to the heart of the Chaminade Cares effort: “This financial assistance will now let me continue giving the best gift a father can give his son, an amazing education, spiritual enlightenment, and core values on being a responsible adult. All of these things which I learned while attending Chaminade High School. Thank you again, and Fortes in Unitate.” We’ve gone through tough times before, and tough times will continue to challenge us. But I am certain that we will continue to persevere and rise to the occasion when it comes to any challenges that may arise. I am confident and optimistic that we as a family will come out on the other side stronger, wiser, more compassionate, and more caring as a result. Please keep us all in your prayers. I usually say, “if you are in the area, please drop by. That’s what families do.” Please continue to do so — just remember to have your mask on! Go Flyers!
Bro. Thomas J. Cleary, S.M. ’81 President Chaminade High School 3
A Look Through History Chaminade High School celebrates 90 years!
1953
The founding members of Chaminade High School join together with local clergy for the groundbreaking of the main building.
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1970
Darby Auditorium is completed and dedicated. This begins a tradition of perfomances and concerts and assemblies for decades to come.
1982
Powers Hall is completed as an expansion of Chaminade’s main building. This new wing houses seven classrooms and three offices. 4
The first Gold Star Mass is celebrated.
The Province of Meribah purchases property in Muttontown, NY. It serves as Chaminade’s first retreat house, Meribah.
1987
Endowing the future: Chaminade establishes the Torch Fund with the goal of raising money for tuition abatement. To the right is a student-drawn graphic, published in Tarmac, to celebrate the initiation of the Torch Fund.
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The original chapel in the main building of the school is 1977 dedicated by local clergy.
Chaminade launches Project STAR with a track renovation, addition of a swimming pool, and the expansion of the Marianist residence.
The Province of Meribah purchases property in Accord, NY. Named Founders Hollow in honor of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, this retreat house will be used by both Chaminade and Kellenberg Memorial High Schools.
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The first additional building on campus, the Physical Fitness Center (PFC), opens to students, faculty, and alumni. Ott Field is also resurfaced with artificial turf for the first time.
2003 After years of planning and construction, the Activity-Athletic Center (AAC) is complete. This building enables the entire student-body to gather for Mass. It will also host athletics, parent activities, alumni events. and more.
Chaminade’s Gold Star Stadium, overlooking Ott Field, is dedicated.
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2018 (1) A backlit Marian cross, designed by artist Jan Rieger, is raised on the facade of the PFC. (2) Saragossa, Chaminade’s day-retreat center on campus, is dedicated. This new building will ensure that each Chaminade student will have the opportunity to attend religious retreats during his four years. (3) The Class of 2019 is the first to receive iPads in an initiative to upgrade the technological learning experience at Chaminade.
2019
The Dolan Family Science, Technology, and Research Center is dedicated. This significantly enhances the curriculum in terms of math, science, and research.
2020
The Bloomberg Financial Center is completed in the main building. Each student will now leave Chaminade with a comprehensive understanding of the financial world.
Chaminade’s first student-relief effort, Chaminade Cares, is launched in the wake of COVID-19. This will ensure that no student will be turned away due to financial hardship. 5
Honoring the Class of 2020 We were determined to celebrate our seniors’ milestones. When Chaminade High School closed on Thursday, March 12, 2020, for what we thought would be two days, we never expected it to be the end of in-person learning for the year — let alone the unceremonious end to the Class of 2020’s senior year. AN UNEXPECTED ENDING After being required to cancel the much anticipated Senior Class Disney Trip, we knew we had to do something to honor our seniors as they awaited plans for a non-traditional graduation ceremony. While nothing can replace the memories that would have been made on their trip, there was a collective eagerness among administrators, faculty, and staff to give our young men a different experience that was deemed safe in the face of a global pandemic. SENIOR CELEBRATION DRIVE-BY Our pandemic-approved solution? A Senior Celebration Drive-By complete with masks, social distancing, and gifts. Brother Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81 said of this non-traditional event, “for me, the Senior Celebration DriveBy was our way of letting the senior class know how much each one of them has meant
to this school. We knew they had lost a lot of end-of-year celebrations, including the Senior Class Trip to Disney World, so standing outside for eight hours to greet each and every senior and his family was our way of showing them, ’YOU MATTER TO US!’ ” At the event, it was the first time the students had been back to school since Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Each senior received a special Flyer Strong t-shirt to
remind them that the Chaminade Family stands united during the most trying times. In addition, each student was presented with a Class of 2020 lawn sign bearing their name and image to show their school spirit while they couldn’t be on campus. SPIRITUAL SURVIVAL KIT For decades, the Office of Campus Ministry has provided our seniors with a Spiritual Survival Kit to help them maintain their faith in college and beyond. However, this year the kits took on new meaning. According to Mr. Michael Foley ’99, “this year, the traditional items in the kit — a copy of the New Testament, a set of Chaminade rosary beads, and a replica of the statue of Our Lady of Good
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Counsel — took on a special meaning, as uniting in prayer became an important way to push back against the isolation of quarantining.” Distributed at the Senior Celebration Drive-By, each kit was accompanied by the Chaplain’s blessing by Father Garrett Long, S.M. ’62 and Father Peter Heiskell, S.M. ’86. Each graduate knew that the Chaminade Family would be praying for him and his family. We are grateful to have been able to safely acknowledge our outstanding young men’s achievements during a time where positivity seemed almost non-existent. We know the trials and tribulations of this year have only made the Class of 2020 stronger. The lessons learned — selflessness, time-management, loss, and more — will undoubtedly strengthen their resolve as they move forward in their lives.
CLASS of 2020
Bob ’81 and Greg Ahlstrom ’20
Justin ’83 and Sean Cavanagh ’20
Brian ’84 and Brian Gallagher ’20
Gene ’86 and Daniel Kirley ’20
Michael ’89 and Connor O’Grady
William ’20 and Matthew Camardella ’89
James ’83 and Daniel Cantanno ’20
Christopher ’20 and Christopher Corrigan ’87
Matthew ’20 and John Crean ’78
Terry ’84 and Patrick Gardner ’20
Ryan ’20 and David Leno ’90
David ’88 and Lucas Pace ’20
Tim ’93 and Thomas Caras ’20
Kevin ’85 and Kevin Cudahy ’20
Jackson ’20 and John Hubbell ’86
Will ’20 and John Liegey ’81
Martin ’86 and Timothy Daly ’20
Tom ’84 and Alex Jessop ’20
Paul ’84 and Daniel Loumeau ’20
Anthony ’87 and Alex Patten ’20
Legacy Families
Christian ’20 and Jim Freel ’93
Dick ’68, Brendan ’20, and Brian Kearns ’91
Dominic ’83 and Dominic Macedo ’20
Joseph ’90 and Joseph Toner ’20
Peter ’87 and William Fink ’20
Gavin ’20 and Chris Kelly ’88
Brian ’89 and Thomas McManus ’20
John ’89 and John Travaglia ’20
Brian ’86 and Patrick Noonan ’20
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A Socially Distant Graduation Ceremony Graduation in Darby Auditorium for the first time in 36 years. As you may have guessed, graduation looked a little bit different this year for Chaminade High School’s Class of 2020. Under normal circumstances, graduation is held at the Tilles Center for Performing Arts at LIU Post, and all of our seniors and their families are in attendance. This year, due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, we were unable to host such a large gathering. Once it became clear that our graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 7, 2020, could not go on as planned, the Chaminade High School administration sprung into action. We knew we couldn’t let this momentous occasion go unacknowledged — our young men deserved more. CHALLENGES IN THE FACE OF A PANDEMIC In an initiative led by Mr. Robert Paul ’92, Assistant Principal of Academics, we explored all of the options available to us. Our biggest challenge was the simple fact that
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guidelines and restrictions set forth by state and local public health agencies continued to evolve and change throughout the planning process. In addition, some of our seniors were heading off to college earlier than most. This became a problem when choosing alternate dates for graduation. At first, we considered Hofstra University. In the end, they were unable to accommodate a group of our size safely. We shied away from planning something outdoors in Gold Star Stadium due to the possibility of bad weather. After much deliberation, we decided to break from tradition and return to our roots by holding graduation on Sunday, August 1, 2020, in the Darby Auditorium for the first time in 36 years. Students who were heading off to college prior to Sunday, August 1, 2020, were invited to campus throughout July to receive their diplomas and have their credentials read on the main steps in front of their families. They were dressed to the nines in the traditional white
2020 Chaminade Man of the Year Brandan Coward ’20 and Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81
Chaminade graduation tuxedo and had the opportunity to take photos with Principal Bro. Joseph Bellizzi, S.M. ’78 and their families.
HOW DID WE DO IT? With 387 graduating seniors, there were still some safety concerns to work out. In order to maintain the social distancing in the Darby Auditorium, we decided to hold
Bro. Joseph Bellizzi, S.M. ’78 and John Devino ’20
multiple ceremonies split up by homeroom. Masks were required, and students were limited to two tickets each. The event was live-streamed on our website for family members who were unable to attend due to the stringent COVID-19 guidelines. We wanted to preserve the typical experience of graduation. This meant setting up the stage as it would have been set at the Tilles Center for Performing Arts. As expected, students wore the classic white Chaminade graduation tuxedo. Bro. Joseph called each senior to the stage to read their credentials
and present them with their diplomas. Chaminade High School President, Brother Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81, recalled, “I saw it on the masked faces of each of our newest graduates — grateful that we were able to provide them with an opportunity to walk across the stage, have their credentials read, and for a moment to stand in the spotlight with their Chaminade diploma. It was a day they worked hard for, and a day their parents anticipated for four years!” The final ceremony included speeches from valedictorian Derek Lekhwani ’20 and salutatorian Liam Brown ’20, as well as Bro. Joseph. In addition, our top major award winners were honored at this time, including our 2020 Chaminade Man of the Year Award recipient Brandan Coward ’20. In the week following graduation, our newly graduated alumni were presented with framed photos from their special day upon returning their tuxedos. We are thrilled to have been able to give the Class of 2020 the recognition they deserve. Though it had to be executed in a non-traditional manner, we couldn’t be happier to have honored each of our 387 young men and welcomed them back into the Chaminade Family, not as students, but as alumni for life.
Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81 and Derek Lekhwani ’20
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Class of 2020 College Destinations Adelphi University Aidan McGuire
Bennett Newton John O’Hara
Dartmouth College Jack Mannion
American University Paul Caruso
Boston University Connor Heslin Joseph Lucatorto Mateus Toppin Michael Walsh Matthew Wang
DePaul University Nathaniel Henshaw
Arizona State University Jake Corchado Bard College William Fink Baruch College Matthieu Pattugalan Ryan Pompay Baylor University Patrick Curran Harry Divaris
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Bryant University Brandan Coward Andrew Woram Bucknell University Nicholas DeVita John Strauss Carolina University Vern Valdueza
Binghamton University Julian Alessi Michael Calandra Alexander Calderon Ethan Carletto-Vega Raymond Costanzo Brett Dobert Patrick Doyle Alexandro Figueroa Andrew Frangella Vincent Gambino Christopher Giovi Luca Iacono Justin Ioanitescu Brian Lendino-Nieves John Marchiel Mark McMahon Patrick Muccini James Muscat Joseph Pattay Joseph Ricci Josef Schindler Robert Squillace Julian Taveras Cesar Valdebenito Blaise Yacoobi Aidan Zahner
Catholic University of America Anthony Arreaga-Cacao Thomas Charles Liam Maxson
Boston College Darren Fitzgerald Jack Gutman Alexander Jessop Kevin Krumenacker Nicholas Morton
Connecticut College John Riordan
Clark University William Sullivan Clemson University Kevin Cudahy Christian Romeo Trevor Wallace Colgate University Francis McLaughlin Francis O’Connor College of Charleston Marco Pugliese Connor Wondsel College of the Holy Cross Matthew Major Joseph Toner
Cornell University Ethan Abbate Roberto Toledo
DeSales University James McNulty Drexel University Dominick DeChiara John Ginis Elon University Kieran Sullivan Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Patrick Colgan Nicholas Donatelli Emerson College Ryan Vavricka Fairfield University Pierangelo Bonda-Riva Robert Doster Antonio Gerbino Timothy Holewienko Paul LoGrippo Dominic Macedo Nicholas Oddo Matthew O’Leary Antonio Papa Casey Polchinski Thomas Raleigh Philip Sammut Farmingdale State College Sean Hilbert Nicholas Labita Paul Liotta James O’Brien Matthew Peluso Florida State University Robert Burke Fordham University John Blazich Connor Brandvold Ronan Fitzgerald
Daniel Hart Matthew O’Sullivan Lucas Pace Patrick Parrish Dillon Phelps Christopher Scott George Washington University Steven Giammona Jack Klein Georgia Institute of Technology Anthony Senft Ryan Wittleder Gonzaga University Marko Palios Hamilton College Alexander Katimaris Charles O’Brien High Point University Michael Guerriere John O’Connell Hobart William Smith Colleges F. Stephen Martocci Hofstra University James Cicalese Jake Freeman Donald Hagemann Derek Lekhwani Reid Lengyel Matthew Trani Ethan Vincent Indiana University Dennis Pryor
Lehigh University Peter Braito LIU Post Nicholas Longobardi Vincent Randazzo Benedict Reitzel Loyola University Maryland Jake Bredow Stephen Breitenbach Michael Constable Joseph Crema Kevin Figueroa James Jacovetti Jacob Martin Cole Nunez Thomas Rocco Sean Woram Manhattan College Alexander Agnone Patrick Black John Brattan Thomas Byrnes Jack Griffin Paolo Maggio Kevin McGoldrick Marist College Nicholas Carter Vincent Fermo Jack Harvey Andrew Maglaras Anthony Pizzolo Collin Ruggeberg Marquette University Patrick McKeever Miami University (OH) Sean Cavanagh
Muhlenberg College Matthew Rockensies New York Institute of Technology Brandon Pizzingrillo New York University Andrew Donnelly Liam Higgins Peter Vouthas Northeastern University Alexander Patten John Valente Pace University Kieran Dorney Pennsylvania State University Agostino Abbatiello Brendan Arleo Nathan Doody Dominic Eilbacher Alex Erickson Daniel Griffin Mario Grippa Kevin Monaghan Jake Murphy Brendan O’Sullivan Thomas Petrucci William Powers Marco Samaniego Christian Sanchez Liam Smith Princeton University Vincenzo Montoni
King’s College Gregory Ahlstrom
Middlebury College Sawyer Duarte Donovan Wood
Providence College Matthew Crean John Curtin Ryan DiRico Christian Freel Brendan Gorman Gavin Kelly Jaden Kelly William Welch
Lafayette College Brendan Tomlinson
Molloy College Aidan Pegion
Purdue University Dominick Maiorano
Iona College Kyle Cornish Jack Kelly Kent State University Matthew Gabriel
Michigan State University Drew Goodman
Quinnipiac University Alexander Grinacoff Brian McGeown
Christian Nolan Vincent O’Connell Patrick Zanchelli
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Thomas Starzecki Douglas Stern
Stevens Institute of Technology Matthew Coletti Michael Corwin
Rice University Peter Townley
Stonehill College Daniel Cantanno Michael Dolloff Roman Galeano Thomas McQuaid Michael Mooney James Olson
Rochester Institute of Technology Thomas Greco Bryan Smith Sacred Heart University David Creo Eric Ricioppo Victor Verola Saint Anselm College John Risso Saint Louis University Sean Kelly Savannah College of Art and Design Anthony Cucci
Stony Brook University Liam Cooke Mark Lawrence Luke Lynn George Pittas Adrian Rojas Alejandro Rojas Luke Russo SUNY College at Geneseo Connor O’Grady Jayson O’Leary
Seton Hall University Christopher DiLapi Collin Sanford
SUNY College at Old Westbury Christian Bergam Kyle Mayernik
Siena College Ryan Camberdella Connor Swezey
SUNY College at Potsdam Walter Brown
Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education Patrick Vesey
SUNY Maritime College Christopher Corrigan Liam Peacock John Travaglia
St. Bonaventure University Jared Gould Terence Marten St. John’s University Marcus Alaimo James Capodanno Jordan Carvalho Jordan Cruz Axel Granados Jr. Alessandro Gullo Joseph Guterding Christopher Huffman Joshua John Ryan Leno Michael Mulhern
SUNY Polytechnic Institute Alex Breitenstein Syracuse University Brandon Keshtgar Jack Neary Stephen Poarch Temple University Cristian Vicente The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina Chadd Smart
The Ohio State University Samuel Garcia Daniel Popovich Jackson Rekus The University of Alabama Sam Castagna Matthew Cipolla Brandon Pryor The University of Scranton Cole Abraham Joseph Cosgrove Seamus O’Callaghan Ryan Walsh The University of Tennessee Frank Pizzonia Tufts University Conner Garzone Tulane University James Smith Union College Patrick Gardner United States Merchant Marine Academy Dylan Lomelo Louis Moore United States Military Academy John Devino United States Naval Academy Grant Allen Robert Booth Liam Brown Edward DeNatale Universal Technical Institute Spencer Krush University at Albany, SUNY Christopher Cooney Jonathan Kelly University at Buffalo Joseph McAuliffe Christian Vera
University of California-Berkeley Flynn Gray University of Central Florida Sean McCosker University of Chicago Steven Brunetti Aidan Cappellino Charles Weiler University of Connecticut Dylan Ray Ian Todd University of Dayton Daniel Greene Owen Lawless Michael Perrone John Smithwick University of Delaware Joseph Beck Vincent Forte Daniel Juengst Jagger Kuhner Harrison MacRae Matthew Malerba Conor McMahon Michael Raiford Christian Ugolini Thomas Walsh University of Denver Patrick Noonan University of Florida Jake Barsch Davis Luckner Dylan Lyons Ryan McLoughlin University of Maryland Ryan Clarke University of Massachusetts Amherst Christopher Tabako University of Miami Cole Christ James Costello Daniel Fitzpatrick John Gangemi Luke Jozefowski Brendan Kearns Michael Sampino
Massimo Saponieri Joshua Sparro Raymond Sweeney Matthew Tomlinson University of Michigan Peter Dembrowski Brendan McCabe University of New Haven Timothy Daly University of Notre Dame Justin Caccavo Sean Harrington Mark Klein Brendan Lane Jason Leyden James London Michael Lynch James Mackiewicz Sean McCann Thomas McManus Jack O’Sullivan Christopher Rodgers Michael Semeraro Nikolas Tarasenko Timothy Weber Logan Wilson Matthew Young University of Pennsylvania Nicholas Sathi University of Rhode Island John Clark Brian Gallagher University of Richmond Aidan Castles Daniel Kirley John Kurkjian Nicholas Wende University of San Diego Kyle Klugewicz Charles Lorenzo University of South Carolina Shane Barry Andrew Beauchamp Sean Broderick Thomas Caras Dylan Graham
Kevin Lynch Kyle McLean Connor Naus Brendan Petronis Hayden Shuff Steven Talbot Brett Uvino Nicholas Virga University of Southern California William Camardella John Whidden University of St. Andrews Stephen Morse University of Virginia Marc Hagan Shane McCabe University of Wisconsin-Madison Joseph Nolan Nicholas Palomino Villanova University Sandro Bartolotta Daniel Golden Jackson Hubbell Kevin Malloy Matthew Merolla John Palmer Mario Rinaldi Virginia Tech Peter Peplinski Washington and Lee University Ryan Aljader Washington University in St. Louis Will Liegey Webb Institute Richard Thill William and Mary Daniel Loumeau Xavier University Thomas Sheridan Yale University James Ball Kevin Kuttin Michael Samaritano 13 11
Because That’s What Families Do Chaminade Cares raises nearly $2M in relief funds. Like so many communities across the country, Chaminade families were not immune to the devastating effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus). As has been glaringly obvious, New York State was among the first areas in the United States to experience disastrous loss of life, income, and normalcy in the face of a global pandemic. Chaminade’s mission is to provide exceptional, financially accessible Catholic education, and COVID-19 has not changed that. So, when the pandemic hit in March, Dick Kearns ’68, Chairman of the Board of Advisors, said, “the Finance Committee of the Board of Advisors immediately sprung into action. We worked closely with Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81 and Bro. Joseph Bellizzi, S.M. ’78 to shore up our bank financing arrangements, manage cash flow and expenses, and carefully monitor the performance of our Chaminade Development Fund portfolio.” At first, things looked bleak. By the end of April, Kearns said, “donations were running 40-percent behind the prior year. To make matters worse, our May and June fundraising events were canceled, including the much anticipated annual Golf and Tennis Open.” WE ASKED, YOU ANSWERED! While this tragedy has tremendously challenged our nation, we’re so grateful for the generosity of the Chaminade Family in our first ever Chaminade Cares initiative. This unique campaign raised just under $2 million in record time! Between Tuesday, 12
May 26, 2020, and Tuesday, June 30, 2020, we raised about $1.3 million from over 1,500 donors. These donations unlocked match funds of almost $700,000 from a handful of generous families. Bro. Thomas said, “The outpouring of support has been absolutely overwhelming. I am humbled because I know this is not just a vote of confidence in the value of a Chaminade education. It is also a vote of confidence in our students — bright, hardworking
young men — who might not be able to come here without tuition assistance.” Donations, both large and small, were accompanied by truly moving stories. One alumnus recalled how his past experiences with financial hardship moved him to give during this time, “the winter and spring of 1953 were not good financially in my house. My parents could not pay my May and June tuition of $30 each to Chaminade. In August, my father, a LILCO Workman, drove to Chaminade and paid the $60 so I could return for my senior year. Please accept this small gift for any family who might need help with their tuition.”
As expected, we received more applications for the 2020-2021 school year for financial aid than we do in a typical year. Most of these applications cite loss of income or unanticipated expenses due to COVID-19 as their primary reason for applying. Thanks to your generous contributions to the Chaminade Cares fund, we were able to help families who found themselves unable to make Chaminade tuition payments. These efforts did not go unnoticed: “I just want to say how grateful I am for the assistance you and the Chaminade family have provided me for my son. As you know, these are trying and sometimes troubling times. The last thing I wanted to do was tell my son he may not be able to graduate from Chaminade. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. God Bless you all,” said a parent. This sentiment was echoed by the several dozens of students that we could help continue their Chaminade education in the face of financial burden. We asked, and you answered — because that’s what families do. HOW DID WE DO IT? You might be wondering: How did we achieve record success while unemployment rates have hit record highs? In a series of videos, we shared the importance of a fouryear Chaminade education, as well as stories from students, parents, and alumni. These videos were shared via email and social media and received an overwhelming response. You can find these videos on our YouTube
page. In addition, we chose to hold our Silent Auction virtually. Usually the culmination of our Annual Golf and Tennis Open, our Virtual Auction raised over $125,000 on its own. RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF UNPRECEDENTED TIMES When the pandemic hit, New York suffered — but Chaminade High School rose to the challenge. Our students and teachers seamlessly transitioned to distance learning at the drop of a hat. However, many things were still left uncertain, like graduation and the
school year to come. Bro. Thomas stated, “the Chaminade Family is always at its best when we rise as one, united together supporting our shared mission of Marianist Catholic education. United together, we face the unprecedented demands that COVID-19 has brought to our world and to our families.” Our Flyers proved how resilient the Chaminade Family could be in the face of this uncertainty. Despite all of these newly acquired challenges, our financial commitment to our faculty, coaches, staff, and students remains as strong as ever. Throughout the crisis, not
a single Chaminade employee was laid off, furloughed, or suffered a pay reduction — even in cases where job functions could not be performed without students on campus. When school closed on Thursday, March 12, 2020, Dick Kearns told Bro. Thomas, “we need a miracle to finish out the year without a disappointing loss.” Well, the miracle happened, and it was Chaminade Cares. In the end, the funds raised from our Chaminade Cares campaign helped us exceed our year-end goal by 45.5%. We really all are Flyers for life.
TOTAL: $1,958,465 Cares $1,062,818 Match $691,261 Auction $125,361 Golf and Tennis Open Registration Roll-Over Donation $79,025 Total $1,958,465
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The New Normal
Navigating the school system during a global pandemic. When we ended the 2019-2020 school year, distance-learning, Zoom extra-help, and isolation were the unlikely norm. However, throughout the summer, the Chaminade High School administration aimed to rethink possible and create a new normal by implementing a comprehensive reopening plan that allowed for in-person learning five days per week for all students.
DISTANCE-LEARNING While we never expected the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic to affect the state of New York to the extent that it did, we felt it was essential to plan ahead. According to Mr. Gregory Kay ’98, Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Technology, “anticipating the possibility of a lockdown, the administration began distance-learning conversations with the chairpeople and faculty back in February of 2020. When the official word came in March, we were well prepared.” 14
Parents know that distance-learning can be a challenge. That’s why our guiding principle during this period of time was to provide as much continuity and accessibility as possible to our young men in order to maintain the student/teacher connection from home. That meant constant communication with parents, students, and faculty. Luckily, we were ahead of the game when it came to technology. Chaminade High School has been utilizing distance-learning on a lesser scale for about five years through the use of a uniform learning management system known as CANVAS, as well as Google Classroom and G-Suite. This made the transition that much smoother. One parent said of distance-learning: “Our son has become more independent and responsible by the day! Distance-learning was really up his alley, and I have never seen him more dedicated and focused on academics. Additionally, the religious aspect [of Chaminade High School] has brought him peace in his heart and made him a more appreciative and compassionate person. My husband and I are forever grateful that our son is enrolled in your school. I know this year has been challenging on both a personal and professional level. The evening extra help sessions via Zoom were incredible and appreciated. Your teachers are dedicated and amazing individuals. I am so thankful for everything that has been done for our son.” Going into this process, we knew that we would need to be agile as we adapted to fulltime distance-learning. We continued to build on what we did well and what didn’t go so smoothly; we adjusted until we got right. For example, early on, we realized the amount of
work being assigned was a bit overwhelming for students and faculty alike, so we asked ourselves, how can we make this work for everyone involved? The solution: each student participated in one live Zoom class and two asynchronous classes with assigned work per day — five days per week. In addition, individualized extra help and virtual activities were made readily available. Another thing you may have noticed on our website and social media channels is that we’ve adjusted our dress code for the year. Currently, students are not required to wear a jacket and tie. This is in an effort to give parents the ability to launder school clothes daily. Our end-of-year comprehensive examinations looked a little different, as well. Rather than a traditional test, students put together highly structured capstone projects. This type of assessment matches what we do in our A.P. aligned courses. The projects that were submitted far exceeded our expectations when it came to content. Mr. Robert Paul ’92, encapsulated our efforts during this unusual period when he said, “while there is no replacement for in-person instruction, we took the time to cultivate a blended learning model that can take advantage of the most recent technology, as well as the creativeness and dedication of our faculty.” A COMPREHENSIVE REOPENING PLAN Finally, after much consideration by both the state and the Chaminade High School administration, we were permitted to reopen. Part of this reopening plan meant making sure we took into consideration what parents wanted the 2020-2021 school year to look like. This led us to conduct a large-scale survey of current parents, as well as faculty focus groups, so we had a clear picture of wants and needs. The Chaminade Family overwhelmingly continued on the next page 15
called for five days per week of in-person learning. In addition, students who opted not to return to the classroom are able to take their classes live from home — meaning their day looks like any other student’s, except they are participating in class via Zoom. Mr. Graham Otton ’05, Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction, said, “Of course there were many challenges to
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bringing our students back to campus this fall. With social distancing requirements, we determined that we would have to use every bit of the campus to schedule classes. We also knew that it was essential to have students and faculty learning together as much as possible. Our faculty has adjusted admirably to provide students with a supportive, engaging learning environment. It’s
a clear manifestation of Chaminade’s motto — Fortes in Unitate.” HOPE FOR THE BEST, PREPARE FOR THE WORST Of course, while things have been running smoothly, we don’t know if or when schools may be required to close. This was a critical factor in creating our reopening plan. We
wanted to be prepared to go remote without any interruption in learning should this be the case. Chaminade High School President, Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81, said, “when we developed our reopening plans, we did so with an eye on the possibility of having to switch to distance-learning at some point. The schedule and protocols that were developed allow us to pivot on a moment’s notice to full distance-learning if circumstances warranted that. We are grateful that we have been able to successfully have on-campus classes each day for all students.” Should
we have to return to the distance-learning model due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in Mineola, our students’ schedules will remain the same, and there will be no interruption in their day-to-day learning experience. We must credit the hard work of all of our students, faculty, administrators, and staff in making this year possible. Though it is a year unlike any other, we couldn’t have done it without the support of our Chaminade Family — because that’s what families do.
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A Gentle Whisper and a Long Walk Marianists point the way on the path towards vocation discernment. Bro. Stephen Balletta, S.M. ’74, vocation director for the Marianist Province of Meribah, is certainly aware that discernment is what he likes to call “a long walk.” “When I was a student, we had two or three guys entering the order every year, right after graduation from high school,” Bro. Stephen recalled. That’s no longer the case. No one is entering after high school, and most religious congregations, including the Marianists, are requiring a college diploma before vocation contacts make the decision to begin a formal, live-in discernment year. Still, the Province has been blessed with several vocations in the past six years. Six young men are currently in various stages of Marianist formation in the Province of Meribah: four temporary professed, one aspirant, and one live-in discerner. As Bro. Stephen explained, the Brothers are “extremely grateful that we have seen an uptick in vocations.” Bro. Stephen cites a favorite Scripture passage of his as a template for vocations ministry. “It’s from the First Book of Kings, and it focuses on a specific God-encounter by one of the great Old Testament prophets. Elijah is looking for God, but he does not find the Lord in all the spectacular manifestations you might expect. The Lord is not in a great and powerful wind; he’s not in a mighty earthquake. He’s not to be found in a raging fire. Instead, Elijah hears the voice of the Lord in a gentle whisper.” “That’s what vocation discernment is all about,” explained Bro. Stephen. “It’s all about listening to that gentle whisper in your life – all the small but persistent signs that God might be calling you to religious life or the 18
priesthood. And that’s why vocation discernment is a long walk. It requires time, and the path generally takes several twists and turns.” Because it takes time to listen to that “gentle whisper” of the Lord, the Province’s vocations office has initiated a number of ways to maintain contact with vocation discerners once they have graduated from high school. Retreats for college-age men have provided a welcome point of contact between the Marianists and their former students. These retreats are open to young men who have graduated from Chaminade and Kellenberg Memorial High Schools. They are usually held twice a year: at Meribah during the extended college Christmas vacation, and at Founder’s Hollow in late May. In recent years, the Province has utilized the Saragossa Retreat Center for days of recollection as well. Typically, each of these “spiritual refreshers,” as Bro. Stephen calls them, draws between 20 and 30 participants. This year, COVID-19 and the various pandemic-related restrictions made in-person events impossible. The Brothers turned to Zoom and held two virtual retreats. “I was quite pleasantly surprised by the results,” Bro. Stephen said. “We enjoyed lively discussions and fervent prayer. I can definitely foresee us using this virtual format more often in the future.” “The retreats, the days of recollection, and the virtual retreats are all wide-net, big-tent events,” Bro. Stephen explained. “You don’t have to be thinking about a vocation to attend, but if a religious calling is on your mind, they’re a great way of journeying down that path a little further. I think all of
our graduates realize that there’s a vocation component to these retreats, but they also understand that the approach is not going to be hard-sell.” After all, it is all about hearing that “gentle whisper” in a young man’s life. “Vocation ministry is not a numbers game,” Bro. Stephen insisted, “although it can be tempting to see it that way. But if we Marianists are going to be true to our own calling, then it always has to be about what’s best for each individual young man. We’re there to help each graduate determine where the gentle whisper of God’s voice is beckoning him – whether it’s Marianist religious life, the diocesan priesthood, another religious congregation, marriage, or the single life.” “And if it takes time to sort all that out,” Bro. Stephen said, “the Marianists are there to take that long walk with you.”
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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Mina Makaryus The faith of our graduates guides their professional journeys. When Dr. Mina Makaryus ’02, MD, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, attended Chaminade High School, he got more than he ever could have imagined. During his four years, Mina was an active member of the Chess Club, Math Club, and Social Studies Club, as well as Intramural Sports. Despite all of his commitments, he still made the Honor Roll every year. His rigorous education rooted in the Catholic faith, paired with high-level time management skills, set Mina up for success and prepared him for what none of us saw coming: The global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. CHOOSING THE RIGHT PATH Many things led Mina to pursue pulmonology and critical care medicine. During high school, he was fascinated with biology. He recalled his science classes: “[Mr. Pienkos] made studying science fun and interactive.” This led Mina to apply and subsequently get accepted to a 7-year BS/MD program at Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at the City College of New York. Upon completion, he went on to the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where he graduated in 2009. Mina said, “I especially loved physiology during medical school and tutored physiology during my time at City College. I was debating between specializing in cardiology, nephrology, and pulmonary/critical care medicine.” In the end, he chose pulmonary/ 20
critical care medicine. What was the deciding factor? “I was very fascinated with the intensive care unit and taking care of the sickest patients and managing their ventilators and critical illnesses,” he said. ON THE FRONT LINES When Mina graduated from medical school in 2009, he never could have predicted how valuable his medical training and specialty would be in 2020. When COVID-19 hit, Mina said, “our hospitals and ICUs became flooded with patients suffering severe pneumonia requiring high levels of oxygen and many requiring life support with ventilators and other therapies. This was a very challenging experience given the sheer number of sick patients we saw, the sickest of which were in our ICUs with prolonged and complicated hospital courses, and many of whom passed away from the virus. It was even more emotionally taxing as patients suffered or passed away alone without family surrounding them because of limited hospital visitation during the pandemic.” “Although initially, the experience was depersonalizing,” said Mina, “as patients were in medically-induced comas, we made an effort to connect with families via FaceTime so that they could see their loved ones and we could have an opportunity to see and speak with them. Despite the many sad and unfortunate cases, we also had several successes and elements of joy as many patients eventually recovered. Although a trying period indeed, I believe we all grew stronger from these experiences and definitely gained an immense amount of knowledge about a virus we had never encountered before.”
FAITH IN THE ERA OF COVID-19 Like so many of us, COVID-19 challenged Mina on a spiritual level. He recalled how “it often felt like we were in the middle of a Biblical plague, especially the hospital scenes we encountered. I cannot express how important and invaluable faith shielded me throughout this experience. My faith-based upbringing, coupled with the strong Catholic education I received from elementary school through high school, along with the deep ties to my local church community, were all profoundly instrumental in keeping me rooted in Christ throughout this time period.” ADVICE TO THE NEXT GENERATION Mina has some sage advice for our current students: “My advice, first and foremost, is to hold fast to the faith, even when moments of doubt, despair, or questioning arise. Secondly, there is a certain humility in obedience, whether it’s wearing a mask, social distancing, or washing hands frequently. Continue to take precautions and stay safe, but stop listening to those who want to instill fear. As difficult as this time is, trust that you are strong, and we will get through this. Deepen your friendships and use this opportunity to grow spiritually, emotionally, and academically.” As eighth-graders, many boys see Chaminade High School as just another school, but what they don’t realize is how much it will impact them throughout the rest of their lives. As for some parting words from Dr. Makaryus: “I am proud to be a Chaminade alumnus because of the great education, amazing mentorship, lasting friendships, and foundation of faith that I received.”
Faculty Spotlight: Mrs. Marta Agosti Rethinking possible — in life and the classroom.
“I miss the typical hustle and bustle of the pre-COVID classroom,” said Mrs. Agosti. “Wearing masks while maintaining social distancing changes the dynamic of a lesson. However, smaller class sizes have given us the opportunity for each student to participate more actively in class, and it has been great to have the ability to meet with my kids remotely any time they need.”
Marta Agosti plays an integral role when it comes to creating an exemplary Marianist educational environment. She has been teaching Spanish at Chaminade High School for over a decade and is now chairperson of the language department. A LONG, BUT FRUITFUL JOURNEY Born and raised in Argentina, Marta Agosti attended an all-girls Catholic school. When she joined the faculty, this shared experience allowed her to relate more easily to our young men. Like many of our students, Mrs. Agosti was a legacy of her school. She also played competitive sports. Upon graduating, Mrs. Agosti went on to attend a Catholic university to study teaching. Straight out of college, Mrs. Agosti began teaching in Argentina. She recalled, “shortly after beginning my teaching career, Argentina sunk into a serious economic crisis. My husband and I decided to immigrate to the United States. To be able to teach here, I had to return to school, which I could not afford at that time.” Mrs. Agosti went on to create a business that would allow her to be close to her children — in true entrepreneurial spirit, she opened a daycare center. After saving money for school, Mrs. Agosti enrolled in Adelphi University to validate her teaching license and later went on to Queens College to earn her master’s degree in education. JOINING THE CHAMINADE FAMILY Today, Mrs. Agosti says, “I have been working at Chaminade High School for 11 years, and my three sons are alumni. Its faith-based education was a huge factor in choosing this school. I have worked in public schools
before and found it extremely difficult to accept the separation between my career and religious life. Being part of the Chaminade Family has allowed me and my sons to share and grow in our faith.” As a Spanish teacher, Mrs. Agosti is incredibly passionate about what she does. She said, “teaching has always been my vocation. I feel that teaching is always new. The students, the material, the tools, the methodology — it’s wonderful to be involved in a practice that allows such growth and promotes constant creation and discovery. Once I moved to the United States, I immediately knew that I wanted to teach Spanish. I believe that learning languages is one of the best skills a person can develop. It helps better the person and the community at large, for learning a language expands one’s world view.” PIVOTING IN THE FACE OF A PANDEMIC When the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic closed schools, none of us knew what was to come. As restrictions have been relaxed and we have been permitted to reopen, we still don’t know what the future will hold, but at this time, our students and teachers have hit their stride in the face of their new normal.
ADVICE TO THE NEXT GENERATION Marta’s words of wisdom to our current students ring true to all members of the Chaminade Family. “Without a doubt, this pandemic has brought out the best in people. The Chaminade community has embraced the challenge. I recommend students and their families stay optimistic, have faith, and ask for help whenever they feel a little lost. It is important to stay focused on what is necessary to keep everyone safe, and at the same time to embrace the opportunities that are offered to help them navigate through this pandemic.” Chaminade High School President Bro. Thomas Cleary, S.M. ’81, said of Mrs. Agosti, “Marta brings the collective wisdom of a mom, an experienced educator, and a lifelong learner to her classroom each and every day. Her students have an extraordinary, competent, and caring teacher. ” As for some parting words from Mrs. Agosti: “I am proud to be a Chaminade teacher because I witness a community that strives to bring to life the core values of faith, family and excellence in every one of their students.” Thank you, Marta, for your many years of service and dedication to our mission. We look forward to the years to come! 21
Staying Connected When it Matters Most United we go far.
The Chaminade Alumni Association is an active and engaged network that hosts over 40 events per year. These events are both social and/or professional in nature. The sole purpose is to keep our Flyers connected to the school and each other. The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic prohibited us from hosting any in-person events, whether at Chaminade High School or our outof-state chapters. This led us to reimagine how we kept our alumni united, especially when we needed our Chaminade Family more than ever.
APRIL 22 The New Normal: How to Navigate the Impact of Coronavirus
Moderated by the presidents of our professional associations: Michael Taormina ’01, Entrepreneurs Association Co-President • Brian Frumberg ’01, Entrepreneurs Association Co-President • Alex Wong ’06, Real Estate Association President • Steve Penaro ’02, Lawyers Association President • Dr. Andrew Ciancimino ’03, Medical, and Health Professionals Association President • Brian Hayes ’99, Wall Street Association President • Greg Parmiter ’96, Long Island Businessmen’s Association President 22
Through the Alumni Board and the Advancement Office’s efforts, over a dozen virtual events have been conducted since April of 2020. These events provided a variety of opportunities for alumni to get together with each other and stay connected. Some of the events were professional in nature, providing valuable resources to those in various industries. Others were social in nature, including our first-ever Oktoberfest that was hosted by alumnus John Liegey ’81, co-owner of the Greenport Harbor Brew-
JUNE 10 Young Alumni Professional Event: Navigating the Job Market in a Post-Pandemic World
Moderated by Kevin Lombardi ’04, Young Alumni Association President and featuring guest speakers: Michael Breslin ’97, Founder of Landing Point Search Group, LLC. • Dylan Sullivan ’09, Senior Associate at Landing Point Search Group, LLC • Dan Hepworth ’18, Founder and CEO of The Massapequa Tutor and Co-Founder of StudentSide • Michael Taormina ’01, Head of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, Gainbridge
ing Company. The Alumni Association also rolled out the Flyer Fit Wellness series. This series was created to provide informational seminars to improve physical and mental wellness, especially during these troubling times. The series ran in the month of October and will continue again in January 2021. Stay tuned for details. Read on for a list of all of the events that took place in 2020. Thank you to all our alumni speakers and participants who made these events so successful. Where there is unity, there is strength!
JUNE 22 It’s OK Not to be OK - A Human Discussion About Mental Health
Moderated by Dominic Cervoni ’00, Alumni Board member featuring guest speakers: Brian Cuban, Public Speaker and Author of The Addicted Lawyer • Chelsy Castro, CEO and Founder of Castro Jacobs Psychotherapy and Consulting
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An Evening with Mike Vaccaro ’85
Mike Vaccaro, Lead Sports Columnist for the New York Post, shared stories about his career, his time at Chaminade, and some of the favorite sports events that he covered. NY Jets Offensive Lineman, Greg Van Roten ’08, also joined the call and shared his experiences as a NY Jet and what it has been like playing during the pandemic OCTOBER 2
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Moderated by Bro. Stephen Balletta, S.M. ’74, featuring guest speakers: William C. Mattison III ’89, Wilsey Family Associate Professor, Department of Theology Senior Advisor: Theological Formation, Alliance for Catholic Education at the University of Notre Dame • Bro. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology, Pastoral Studies Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology
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Class of 1970 Virtual 50th Reunion
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Keeping the Faith - Why it Matters More than Ever
OCTOBER 10
Fit Wellness Series - How to Support Your Immune Health
Flyer Fit Wellness Series: Home Workouts to Keep Flyer Fit
Featuring guest speaker Dr. Sarah Rahal, MD, Neurologist and CEO of Rahal Biosciences, Inc.
Featuring guest speaker Chris Caso ’95, Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Friday, October 2, 2020, would have been the second day of a four-day 50th Reunion event for the Class of 1970. This class did not let the pandemic stop them and decided to get together virtually to re-connect. Approximately 40 members of the class gathered via Zoom to reminisce about their days at Chaminade and to catch up on where they are today. An in-person 50th Reunion will take place in 2021.
OCTOBER 14 Chaminade Wall Street Association Event: Election 2020 Translating Policy to Markets Moderated by Joe Terranova ’84, Managing Director of Virtus Investment Partners Ensemble and Member of CNBC Halftime Report. Guest speakers included Brian Hayes ’99, Senior Rates Specialist at Element Capital Management • Jim Black, Partner at Silverman Acampora, LLP and Adjunct Professor at Hofstra School of Law.
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OCTOBER 17 Flyer Fit Wellness Series: The Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety and How to Manage It Featuring guest speaker Dr. Christopher Fisher ’07, Clinical Psychologist
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OCTOBER 24 Flyer Fit Wellness Series: Eating to Energize Featuring guest speaker Lauren Ciuffo, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN
OCTOBER 29 Oktoberfest Featuring guest speaker John Liegey ’81, Co-Founder of Greenport Harbor Brewing Company
DECEMBER 3
Chaminade Lawyers Association Event: The Supreme Court Question
Class of 1990 30th Virtual Reunion
Moderated by Justin DeCamp ’92, Partner at Sullivan and Cromwel featuring guest speakers Robert T. Miller ’88, Professor at University of Iowa College of Law • Peter Stris ’93, Founding Partner at Stris and Maher
Chaminade’s annual Combined Reunion Event would have taken place on October 17, 2020. All members of classes ending in “0” or “5” were set to celebrate. Although an in-person reunion will take place sometime in 2021, the Class of 1990 decided to conduct a prelude to their reunion by hosting a virtual one on December 3. The reunion was themed “Thursday Night Live” and featured special guests (former faculty Lou Cosentino), celebrity guests (Michael McClone), memories,
Chaminade trivia, and live music played by two 1990 alumni. The event showcased the bonds and brotherhood of the Class of 1990.
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CAPA and Parents Club Boards CAPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ruhl Vice President, Hospitality Mr. and Mrs. Jason Donatelli Treasurer Mr. and Mrs. James John CAPA Gold Club Mr. Peter Ciorciari Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Jeanne Umland Recording Secretary Mr. and Mrs. Richard Duffy Editor-in-Chief, CAPA Chronicles Mr. and Mrs. William Allhusen Tuxedo Coordinator Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hardy Chairpersons, Board of Directors Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fasano Board of Directors Mr. Peter Ciorciari Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gerner Mr. and Mrs. James Marchetta Mr. and Mrs. John Stellakis Moderator Rev. Garrett Long, S.M. ’62
Assistant Moderators Bro. Robert Lahey, S.M. ’65 Mr. William Carriero ’69 Mr. Salvatore Trentacoste
PARENTS CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Mr. and Mrs. Steve Giammona Vice President Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Halloran Treasurer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fargione
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ruhl P ’11, ’15, Presidents, CAPA Board of Directors
Secretary Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lynch Hospitality Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Spatafora Chairpersons, Board of Directors Mr. and Mrs. John Tabako Board of Directors Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Garone Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pizzardi Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morrisey Moderator Bro. Joseph Bellizzi, S.M. ’78 Assistant Moderators Bro. Ryszard Decowski, S.M. ’77 Mr. Sebastian Agosti ’09 Mr. Andrew Salecker ’12
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Historical Highlight
From their first day to their last: the young men of Chaminade have descended the main steps on Jackson Avenue everyday since 1930. 26
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