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The 2011 Cardinal Newman Hall of Fame

Cardinal Newman Mission Statementith origins dating to 1858, Cardinal Newman School, a diocesan, coeducational, collegepreparatory secondary school serving grades 7 through 12, exists for the purpose of providing

Catholic education of the highest quality to children of residents of the greater Columbia community.With an emphasis on the Catholic tradition of education—strong academics, a dedication to service,and traditional Catholic, Christian values—Cardinal Newman School provides a safe and structuredenvironment, which challenges all students to achieve personal excellence in every way. Inspired by thecommunity belief in divine providence and love, Cardinal Newman students will become self-disciplinedlearners who also demonstrate respect, integrity, responsibility and a sense of justice as they prepare tolive lives of truth, integrity and fidelity—VERITAS, INTEGRITAS, FIDELITAS.

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Through all of the growth and changes our school has undergone, the goal hasremained and will always be the same—to help form lives of excellence in the

Catholic tradition—spiritually, academically and athletically.

Administrative Team Jacqualine Kasprowski,Principal

Wanda Briley,Academic Dean for Student Assistance

Laura Chambers,Dean of Student Life/HOUSE Chancellor

Jeff DiBattisto,Athletic Director

Bob Watson, ‘73,Dean of Discipline and Attendance

Candace Watson, ‘88,Dean of Faculty Development and Growth

Institutional Advancement TeamGeralyn Ferguson, ‘83,Director, Alumni Relations

Donna Fosmire,Director, Communications & Public Relations

Theresa Harper,Director, Admissions

Terry Hodaly, ‘75,Director, Development

Dawn Zimmermann,Team Support

Chris Charlton,Proofreader

Advisory BoardTerri Boyle, ‘81, Vice PresidentAllison Brown, ‘81, PresidentMariellen DeylingJohnny GasserJacqualine KasprowskiMike Maddock, SecretaryDenise MaracichKevin Patten, Finance Committee ChairLisa SchmidtJoe Wilczewski

Please send address changes and any othercorrespondence regarding this publication to:Terry Hodaly Cardinal Newman School4701 Forest DriveColumbia, SC 29206Tel: (803) 782-2814 [email protected]

Cardinal MATTERS thanks these talentedphotographers/organizations for contributing to thispublication:The Catholic MiscellanyJacquie DesmondBrittain GoffMary Katherine HallTerry Hodaly Mike Maddock, The Columbia StarDenise MaracichJim MarczeskyChris SegarsGrace Zimmermann

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Cardinal Newman NotesMessage from the Principal ......................................................................................2Annual Fund—Did You Know?..................................................................................3

Feature Articles and Events Bonjour de France! ....................................................................................................4Inaugural Alumni Hall of Fame..................................................................................6Meet Our New Faculty & Chaplain..........................................................................10Coach Ray Tanner Encourages Students to Reach Out and Serve ..................12Bobbi Rossi Memorial Scholarship ........................................................................13

Around Campus and in Our CommunityBack-to-School Bash and HOUSE Activities Make Students Feel Welcome ....14Bishop Guglielmone and Mickey Visit Cardinal Newman School......................14Homecoming 2011 ..................................................................................................16Spirit Week ................................................................................................................17Cards Around TownIntroduction to TV Broadcasting Class VisitsThe South Carolina Radio Network ........................................................................18CN Ceramic Students Invited to Exhibit at Local Art Show ................................19AP Biology Class Conducts Lab at Riverbanks Zoo ............................................19

AthleticsCardinals Care ..........................................................................................................20CN Announces New Coaches ................................................................................22Fall Sports Round-Up................................................................................................23GTO Golf & Tennis......................................................................................................23

AlumniMeet the Mobros ......................................................................................................24Announcements ......................................................................................................25Homecoming Reception..........................................................................................26Guess Who? ..............................................................................................................28

A PUBLICATION FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS & FRIENDS

CardinalMATTERS

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Fall 2011 CARDINAL MATTERS 1

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Dear Members of the Cardinal Newman School Community,

As the 2011–2012 school year—the 50th anniversary of the CardinalNewman School—begins, it is wonderful to have the opportunity tocommunicate with our many alumni and friends. I feel this yearholds great promise and has the potential to be one of the best yearsyet for the CN community. Our enrollment is strong—in spite of the difficult economy—and we continue to move forward in our efforts to bring quality Catholic education to theyoung women and men of the greater Columbia community.

In my five years as Principal of Cardinal Newman School, it has become very evident tome that we have much to celebrate. When a graduating class earns almost $5 million inmerit-based scholarships, it is a real testimonial to their alma mater. Likewise, during2010–2011, our students collectively gave over 13,000 hours of service to the greaterColumbia community. They are living examples of the Cardinal Newman School belief thatwe are all God’s children and therefore responsible for each other.

The value of a Cardinal Newman education is further evidenced through its manysuccessful alumni. In early October, we had the opportunity to induct the initial membersinto the Cardinal Newman Alumni Hall of Fame. The women and men that were awardedthis distinction distinguished themselves in a variety of ways and have made a real differencein our world as they daily lived and continue to live out the mission of Cardinal NewmanSchool. They stand as wonderful examples for our students! We hope you will join us incongratulating them on their accomplishments as we present them to you in this issue ofMATTERS.

None of these wonderful accomplishments would be possible if not for the strong andloyal support that you—the parents, alumni and friends of Cardinal Newman School—provide. It is a symbol of your belief in the mission of our school and all who are a part ofit, and I promise that all of us at Cardinal Newman School will continue to work diligentlyto ensure that CN continues to grow and prosper in that mission and tradition.

On behalf of our students, our faculty and our staff, I thank you for helping CardinalNewman School to be the best that it can be! We are truly blessed!

In our Lord’s Peace,

Jacqualine KasprowskiPrincipal

MESSAGE FROM

THE PRINCIPAL

Cardinal Newman School Annual FundYou can make a difference in the educational experience of every student.

Did You Know?

Only 87% of per pupil expenses are covered by tuition—we need your help to fill the gap.

The Annual Fund helps keep tuition costs to a minimum for everyone.

The Annual Fund is the only fundraiser that assists with operating expenses.

Your donation is tax deductible.

No donation is too small!

Our Goal? 100% participation

You can make an on-line donation @ www.cnhs.org.Look for the “Support CN” tab, click on “Treasure”

and you will see “Donate Now.”

or

Contact Terry Hodaly, Office of Development,782-2814, ext. 39, [email protected]

NEWS FROM

THE DEPARTMENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT



Before the trip to France, we counted down thedays on Mr. Perry’s white board, starting at someridiculous number like “172 days until France.”When we (Haley McDougle, Sean Nottoli, JakeWilson, Kae Eppink, Farris Jones, Andrea Martin,Rebecca Brown, Alexa Barnes, P.A. Raad, Mr. Perry,and I) finally all met at the airport, I felt like I waswalking on air. A few of us had never even left thecountry before, and we all tried to remain calmwhile waiting for what felt like forever in theairport. Once we were on the flight over, we alltried to sit quietly; sitting still for eight hours ishard to ask of a group of teens and a Frenchteacher who is just as excited as them to be goingon the trip.

Once in France, we saw everything that we could,which I’ve heard (and feel) is never enough. P.A. andJake quickly became known for haggling withvendors who were outside of Paris’ great landmarks

(The Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Versailles to name a few).The city itself is beautiful, almost overwhelmingly so,and almost every native spoke English, which was arelief to those of us whose French was not verystrong. Jetlag was quickly remedied with a much-needed night’s sleep, and we left Paris for the coastalcity of Biarritz, which is located on the AtlanticOcean at the foothills of the Pyrenees. The trip wasfive hours on the TGV (Europe’s fastest train), and wecaught up on the sleep we missed from waking up atfive to catch the train.

Once we arrived, most of us fell in love withBiarritz. It was wonderfully warm, and the beachenthralled us… or maybe that was the ice cream.People were kind, helpful and tried their best todecipher what we were attempting to tell them.We then went to Lourdes, where the Virgin Marywas sighted eighteen times. The town is overrunwith shops selling containers for holy water andother religious paraphernalia. At the Cathedral,priests, Bishops, and Cardinals processed into andout of the sanctuary. Alongside the Cathedral, thereare fountains where holy water from the Lourdesspring is funneled, and people wash themselves,

Bonjour de France!by Grace Zimmermann, ‘12


drink the water, or bottle it for later use.Carcassonne, the medieval walled city was our

next stop. Copious sweet shops and hole-in-the-wallstores lined the narrow cobblestone streets. We had agreat time in the city until rain forced us back to ourhotel. Next, we visited a 2,000 year-old Romancoliseum and a temple to the goddess Diana in thecity of Nîmes and the Point-du Gard aqueduct,which was built by the Romans in 20 AD.Everything there was simply beautiful to behold.Avignon, where the Popes were housed for over onehundred years, was next on our trip. Here, the icecream was so good that we had to go back forseconds. Of course, the Palace of the Popes wasbreathtaking, and the surrounding area had all sortsof shops to peruse if one did not feel like waiting inline. We then went to the beach city of Nice on theMediterranean Sea, where the beach is stone. Whilethere, we scooted over for a day of fun in Monaco(including seeing where Princess Grace is buried),visited a perfumery, and ate even more ice cream.

In those ten days, we saw a foreign country,learned more about a language, appreciated adifferent culture, and magically managed to eat icecream every day but did not gain a pound becauseof all the walking we did. We returned hometired, happy, and sad all at once. Little things willstick with us. For example, our tour guide alwayssaid “One two three SCHMILE” when taking ourpicture. At first, we did not know whether or nothe was serious, which just made the whole ordealfunny. It was my first experience outside of thecountry, and I had the time of my life.


“Cardinal Newman School transformed my life, andwithout this school I wouldn’t be here.” Anemotional Joseph Pellicci (’78) shared these wordswith over 100 people in attendance at the InauguralHall of Fame Induction Ceremony held on October9th. Other Hall of Fame inductees included:Mariclare Miranda (’82), The Honorable Judge PaigeJones Gossett (’87), Mrs. Anna Rose TroncoWilliams (1928–1997) and Reverend MonsignorMauricio West, V.G, (’70). Harold J. Bayerl washonored with the John Henry Newman SocietyAward, which was given to a non-alumnus who hasgiven exemplary service to Cardinal Newman.

Pellicci was honored for his achievementsin law enforcement and volunteerism.He received a Bachelor of Science inCriminal Justice and a Bachelor of Arts inJournalism from the University of South

Carolina. He is a 23-year law enforcement veteranwho began his career as the Public InformationOfficer for the S.C. Highway Patrol. He is a memberof numerous professional boards and organizationsincluding SCASRO, SCLEOA, Midlands Safe Kids,D.A.R.E., the South Carolina Law EnforcementMemorial Committee, and the Lexington-RichlandDistrict 5 Community Roundtable.

The majority of Pellicci’s free time is spentvolunteering for two organizations of which he isespecially fond—Special Olympics and SalkehatchieSummer Service. Pellicci has been involved withthe Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for SpecialOlympics for over 17 years as a runner, a fundraiser,a coach and a volunteer at Special Olympics games.He currently serves on the LETR InternationalExecutive Council, is the chairman of the LETRAffiliates Committee, and is a member of the SouthCarolina LETR Executive Committee.

THE CARDINAL NEWMAN SCHOOL

HALL OF FAME

Jacqualine Kasprowski, Captain Pellici, Terry Hodaly and Geralyn Ferguson


Mariclare Miranda (’82) was honoredfor her achievements in the arts.Miranda thanked Cardinal Newmanfor the “foundation to help her withher current successes and what she has

yet to accomplish.” She thanked former principal,Harold Bayerl for his support and for allowing herthe time she needed to rehearse. She also creditedMrs. Barbara Walker for “discovering her” during aperformance in a talent show at Saint JosephSchool.

Miranda, prima ballerina and winner of theSouth Carolina Arts Commission Fellowship, beganher ballet training at the age of seven. Shecontinued her studies at the Boston Ballet and theDavid Howard Studio in New York City. In 1976,she joined the Columbia City Ballet, and became asoloist in 1980, principal dancer in 1982, andattained the rank of ballerina in 1984.

Miranda has performed in feature roles in TheNutcracker, Romeo & Juliet, Swan Lake, Giselle, TheSleeping Beauty, Coppelia, Off the Wall & Onto the Stage,Beauty & the Beast, Dracula, Aladdin. The Hunchback ofNotre Dame, Pocahontas, A Tribute to Fred Astaire, DonJuan and Frankenstein. She is the founder andprincipal instructor of The Columbia Conservatoryof Dance.

Paige Jones Gossett (’87)was “humbledand thrilled” and recognized others in herclass for their achievements as she acceptedher award honoring her for her achieve-ment in the judicial system. Judge Gossett

thanked her parents for their sacrifices and for “represent-ing all I strive to be as a parent.” She also thanked herteachers for showing her “strength of character and devo-tion,” and Cardinal Newman School for teaching the“character and virtue that make the school so special.”

Judge Gossett is currently a United States MagistrateJudge for the District of South Carolina where she hasserved since her appointment in 2008. As a federal mag-istrate judge, she serves the United States District Court—which is the federal trial court—by handling preliminaryproceedings in federal criminal cases as well as a large civildocket. Prior to serving as a federal magistrate judge, sheserved for two years on the South Carolina AdministrativeLaw Court where she presided over both trials and ap-peals arising out of state agencies, including such mattersas state and local tax disputes, environmental and healthcare permitting, and professional licensure issues.

Before becoming a judge, Paige J. Gossett was a part-ner at Willoughby & Hoefer, P.A. in Columbia where shehad worked since 1996. Judge Gossett is also a formerlaw clerk to the Honorable Henry M. Herlong, Jr., UnitedStates District Judge.

Judge Gossett graduated magna cum laude from the Uni-versity of South Carolina Honors College with a B.A. degreein International Studies (1991) and cum laude from the Uni-versity of South Carolina School of Law (1994). In lawschool, Judge Gossett served as Associate Editor for the ABAReal Property, Probate & Trust Journaland was selected for in-duction in the Order of the Coif and the Order of Wig andRobe. Judge Gossett is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Jacqualine Kasprowski, Mariclare Miranda, Geralyn Ferguson and Terry Hodaly

Jacqualine Kasprowski, Terry Hodaly, Judge Gossett and Geralyn Ferguson


Mrs. Anna Rose Tronco Williams(1928–1997) graduated from UrsulineHigh School in 1945. She also attended St.Peter’s School. She pursued an acting careerin New York but came home to marry her

childhood sweetheart, Bob Williams. They had sevenchildren and started one of South Carolina’s mostsuccessful country cooking restaurants, Lizard’s Thicket.

Williams was a devout Catholic, wife, mother,grandmother of 16 and friend, and her exemplary lifeinstilled a love of God and family. She was honoredfor achievements in Business, dedication to family anddedication to Catholic education. The Williams familysponsored the Performing Arts Center on the plannednew Cardinal Newman campus in her memory.

Reverend Monsignor Mauricio West,V.G, (’70) was ordained to thepriesthood on June 2, 1979. Since thattime, he has served as Vice Presidentfor Student Affairs, Belmont Abbey

College, Belmont; Parochial Vicar at St. GabrielCatholic Church, Charlotte; Vicar General andChancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte. He wasnamed Prelate of Honor by His Holiness, PopeJohn Paul II, in 2002. Msgr. West holds academicdegrees in Chemistry, Scripture, Pastoral Studiesand Business. Msgr. West was honored for hisachievements and dedication to the CatholicChurch.

Harold J. Bayerl was honored with theJohn Henry Newman Society Award,which was given to a non-alumnus whohas given exemplary service to CardinalNewman. Bayerl served as principal at

Cardinal Newman for 22 years (1971–1984 and1991–2000). Mr. Patrick Greenwood, former studentand current faculty member who received the awardon Bayerl’s behalf said, “Harold was a man who wasrespected and spoke from the heart.” The enrollmentdoubled during Bayerl’s tenure. In addition to otherachievements, Bayerl was President of the Diocese ofCharleston Board of Education (1977–1984);Director of the Palmetto Association of IndependentSchools (1978–1984); National Advisory Council ofCatholic Bishops (1992–1995) and the CharlestonDiocesan School Board (1994–1997).

Sons Jimmy, Mark and Bobby Williams receive the Award in memory of their mother.

Patrick Greenwood, CN Faculty member and former student of Mr. Bayerl, (3rd from L,) accepts the Award on behalf of Mr. Bayerl.

Sr. Julienne Guy, OSU, accepts the Award on behalf of Msgr. West.

Also honored but not present…


Guests also recognized Ursuline High graduates—Mary Abdalla Kahaly, Carmella TroncoMartin and Helen Abdalla Pellicci, and CatholicHigh graduates—Delores Abdalla and MarilynMontgomery.

In closing, Jacqualine Kasprowski, Principal,quoted poet Mary Piercy… ”a strong person is aperson determined to do something others aredetermined not to be done. What comfortssuch persons is others loving them equally forthe strength and for the weakness from which itissues—lightening from a cloud. In rain, theclouds disperse, and only water of connection

remains, flowingthrough us.Strong is what wemake of eachother.” She furtherstated, “That,distinguishedAlumni, is what youhave given to us—theexample of strengthtogether, and we thankour God, always, forblessing us and ourcommunity with you.”

Mr. Stick Thibodeaux and Mr. Henry Martin

Mark and Carole Williams

Mr. Patrick Greenwood, Sr. Julienne Guy, OSU and Mrs. Johanna Killoy

The Gossett Family


Bobbie Anne AbsonBA Sociology (Saint Vincent College)

Department: Theology7th Grade Foundations of CatholicTheology10th Grade Jesus and Spirituality

Teaching Philosophy:“I believe that young people have a great capacity forlearning and because of that, each student should be heldto a high standard. I hope that my students are interestedand engaged while in my classroom. I require students tothink and reason in order to learn not only WHAT theCatholic Church teaches, but more importantly, WHY webelieve those teachings.”

Hobbies:“I like to traveland I love thebeach! I alsoenjoy seeingmusicals andplays andspending timewith friends andfamily.”

Nichole BookBS Communications (Liberty University)MAT Education (Liberty University)

Department: English7th Grade Honors LiteratureHigh School SpeechHigh School Journalism

Teachingphilosophy:“I want my studentsto have a “real worldapproach.” What theylearn from me willnot be facts andfigures simplymemorized, but howthey can use whatthey have learned inthe real world.”

Hobbies:“I love music, horses,and TRAVEL. I hope tosee the world.”

NEW FACULTY

Welcome to our New Faculty and Chaplain

Welcome Father Trapp,Cardinal Newman ChaplainBachelors of Philosophy, Pontifical College Josephinum (Columbus, OH),Masters of Divinity; M.A. Scripture; S.T.B. ScriptureDepartment: TheologyChristian LeadershipSenior Seminar

“I went to Clemson intending to become a high school teacher. I was greatly impacted by myown Catholic high school education, and I thought that it would be a wonderful way toserve God. Once I became a priest, I had hoped that one day I would be able to serve andteach at a Catholic high school.

My goal at CN is to help these students to fall deeper in love with Jesus Christ, and to seethe beauty of our amazing Catholic faith!”


Melissa NorrisBA English Literature and Composition(Wittenberg University)MA British Literature (University of SC)Additional credit hours from Kansas StateUniversity, USC, Toledo University and UEAin Norwich, England

Department: English8th Grade Honors EnglishIntro to Research9th Grade Honors English

Teaching philosophy:“I have an entire paperwritten about myteaching philosophy, soit is hard to sum up in anut shell; butessentially, it revolvesaround the notions thatall students can besuccessful and thatclasses should and can easily present information to avariety of different learning styles...not because studentslearn in different ways (they do, but these ways canchange from year to year) but because a variety ofteaching methods reinforces information and connects itfor the students.”

Hobby:Gardening

Kelly ZanderBA History, B.S. Secondary EducationCognate (College of Charleston)Certified Teacher for the State of SC Cardinal Newman Alumna, Class of 2007

Department: Social StudiesSouth Carolina History HonorsEconomicsU.S. Government

Teaching philosophy: “I strive to build theconfidence of mystudents in order tohelp them becomemore confident in theirown abilities. Inteaching variousaspects of SocialStudies, I want tomotivate students intheir development aseducated andresponsible citizens.”

Hobbies:Relaxing, shopping, taking weekend trips, enjoying timewith friends!


“You can make a difference in one life—in a lot oflives. We live in the greatest country in the world,and a lot of problems could be solved if morepeople would reach out and serve.” This was oneof the many meaningful and inspiring commentsUSC Head Baseball Coach, Ray Tanner, shared at arecent speaking engagement for the Alpha ThetaOrganization (a non-denominational, student-ledreligious group) at Cardinal Newman.

Coach Tanner opened by telling the story aboutwhen he was a twenty-seven year old coach—one ofthe youngest coaches in Division I at the time- buthe said he “just wasn’t happy.” “My energies werenot being used in the right way. I was not serving,and I didn’t have the right purpose.” Tanner creditedhis wife, Karen, with teaching him the importance ofgiving back and for getting him on the “right path.”He said he began getting actively involved in hiscommunity, and he thought he was doing all that hecould. Once again, Karen pushed him further andsaid, “It wasn’t enough.” As a result, The RayTanner Foundation was formed in 2005.

The mission of the Foundation is to supportorganizations for seriously ill children, thehomeless and other charitablecauses. The Foundation has nooverhead, so ”every penny weraise goes back into thecommunity.” Last year alone, theFoundation raised approximately$48,000. Already this year, over$51,000 has been raised andawarded to The SC Center forFathers and Families, the FamilyShelter, Children Unlimited,Canoeing for Kids, St. Vincent dePaul Society, the CooperativeMinistries, Palmetto Health Children’s

Hospital and Palmetto Health’s Foundation Journey ofCourage Bead Program, among others. Once again,the Tanners are pushing to give more. They want tobuild a very special stadium.

Through the Foundation and the sale of arecently written book, Carolina Baseball—PressureMakes Diamonds, Coach Tanner and Karen areraising funds to build a Miracle Field, which is aflat, painted stadium that allows handicappedchildren to play the game of baseball. The book,written by David Miller and Ron Kule, tells thehistory of Carolina Baseball all the way through

the 2nd National Championship. “Winning is important, and we

have had good fortune,” Tanner said.“But the work we do through theFoundation is more rewarding. You,too, have an obligation to serve yourcommunity. Grow other people toreach out and make the communitybetter.” Coach Tanner is doing justthat.

For more information aboutThe Ray Tanner Foundation or toorder Carolina Baseball—PressureMakes Diamonds, log on totheraytanner foundation.org.

Reach Out and Serve

Other Notable Comments bythe Coach:“Love yourself, who you are and what you do.”“Be who you are and be comfortable.”“Find balance...get outside the tunnel and enjoy thejourney.”

“Together we all accomplish more.”“People make mistakes. Learn from them.”“Character—it is the single most importantcharacteristic I look for when recruiting players.”“We all have hurdles. The key is how fast you get upand leap over them.”


SCHOLARSHIPS

“Happiness is found along the way, not at theend of the road,” was a statement written byBobbi Rossi before her tragic death in 1984.Rossi’s family honors her passion for living—one that was “blazed with spirit, zeal andenergy” by awarding the Bobbi Rossi MemorialScholarship to a Cardinal Newman SchoolSenior each year. Mary Katherine Hall,daughter of Kevin and Jamie Hall, was awardedThe Class of 2012 Bobbi Rossi MemorialScholarship on September 12, 2011. Fortwenty-seven consecutive years, The RossiFoundation has awarded this scholarship to adeserving senior—one who possesses not onlythe dedication and spirit of Bobbi Rossi—butalso the desire to touch the lives of his/herclassmates and the community.

Hall is Student Body President, a member ofthe National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl Team,Key Club, Spanish Club, Pep Club, AlphaTheta, and the Catholic Commission. She alsoserves as President of the WINGS MentoringProgram, a program designed to mentor newstudents. In addition, Hall plays CN Varsityand South Carolina United Club Soccer. Shehas dedicated countless hours of communityservice to such organizations as, St. JosephCatholic Church, Home Works and Les PetiteTerpiscore (a service based high schoolsorority), just to name a few.

“Our family was thrilled to award this year’sscholarship to Mary Katherine,” said Terri Boyle(‘80), Rossi’s sister. “She is an amazing younglady! She is a positive and powerful presence atCardinal Newman and in her community.”“We are so proud of Mary Katherine,” saidJacqualine Kasprowski, Principal. “Sheembodies everything we strive to help ourstudents achieve: Academic Excellence.Spiritual Excellence. Athletic Excellence.”

Columbia was home to Rossi most of her shortlife. She attended Saint Joseph School,graduated from Cardinal Newman School in1982 and excelled her third year in nursing atthe University of South Carolina. Rossi’ssudden death in September 1984 led the Rossifamily to establish The Bobbi Rossi MemorialScholarship as a way of perpetuating herpowerful presence in the community.

Rossi embodied a harmonious balance ofcharacter, heart, faith and purpose—all ofwhich she orchestrated with vitality andintegrity. She was actively involved in studentgovernment, athletics and extracurricularorganizations while at Cardinal Newman. Uponentering college, Rossi dedicated her future tohealing others via a career in nursing andexemplified sincerity and tenderness in herendeavor. She found that in addition tomaintaining a sound emotional and spiritualself, one must also maintain a sound physicalself. She believed it was important to honor andrespect one’s body and she served as a collegephysical fitness instructor. Rossi joined theKappa Delta sorority while at USC, a groupthat fittingly hailed her the “Sunshine Girl” forbringing radiance and warmth to everyone sheencountered.

Deserving Cardinal Newman SeniorReceives Bobbi Rossi Memorial Scholarship

Around CAMPUS


Bishop Guglielmone and MickeyVisit Cardinal Newman School

On Friday, August 26th, our Bishop and his good friend Mickeyvisited Cardinal Newman School. Bishop Guglielmone celebrated the"Mass of the Holy Spirit," a longtime CN tradition, and in the afternoon,the Bishop and Mickey walked the campus and visited classrooms.

Mickey, a 15-year-old mixed-breed dog, was adopted by BishopGuglielmone when Mickey was about one year old. Mickey had beenrescued by the police in New York who found him locked inthe trunk of an abandoned car. He has been the Bishop'sfaithful companion ever since.

The students enjoyed having the opportunity to ask theBishop questions as he toured the classrooms, and Mickeyeven did a few tricks.

Back-to-School Bash

Cardinal Newman’s Busy Fall

Fall HOUSEActivitiesThe HOUSES compete weekly in a varietyof athletic, artistic or logic based challenges.They also have a weekly meeting whereeach HOUSE reviews information for theweek and spends time working on projects.

Who will be this year’sHOUSE Champions?All of the HOUSES compete weekly for points. TheHOUSE with the most points receives a monthly prize andthe opportunity to earn the title of HOUSE Champions!

HOUSE Point Winners so far:Winner of Stars and Stripes: 1st place—Catherine HOUSE2nd place—Teresa HOUSE3rd place—Augustine HOUSE

The winners of the bulletin board:1st place—Thomas Aquinas HOUSE2nd place—Teresa HOUSE3rd place—Augustine HOUSE

Help your favorite HOUSE! All you need to do is clip BoxTops and send them in to the School. Contact LauraChambers, HOUSE Chancellor, [email protected] formore information.


Around CAMPUS Congratulations to our 2011 Homecoming Court

Homecoming Queen: Isabella ColomboRunner-up: Mary Katherine Hall

2nd runner up: Abby Rutz3rd Runner up: Gina Bellini

Miss Sweetheart: Mary Katherine Hall

(L-R) Gina Bellini, Abby Rutz, Isabella Colombo, Mary Katherine Hall

Miss Freshman, Catherine Onate,escorted by her father, Mr. Alvie Onate

Miss Sophomore, Samantha Estes,escorted by her father, Dr. James Estes

Miss Junior, M.J. Marteenyescorted by her father, Mr. Michael Marteeny

2010 Homecoming Queen, ElaineBeck, with her two, special helpers


Spirit Week 2011Was that really Walt Disney, Buzz Light Year, Woody, Minnie and Mickey Mouse? You may have thoughtso if you were on campus during the Spirit Week festivities leading up to Homecoming! Students showedtheir spirit and creativity by dressing in festive outfits for Walt Disney Character Day, Salad Dressing and Tie-Dye Days. Red and Black Day ended the week and was combined with an exciting pep rally, sponsored bythe Pep Club, where students truly showed their Cardinal pride!


Around CAMPUS

Introduction to TV Broadcasting Class VisitsThe South Carolina Radio NetworkEric Davis wanted his students to have a real world experience, so he took them to The SouthCarolina Radio Network. While there, students learned about the challenges and opportunities in theradio/news industry. Thanks to The South Carolina Radio Network - Ashley Byrd, News Director andKevin McCrarey, Sports Director, for their time and hospitality!

Cards Around Town: It’s been a busy fall—not just on campus—but in our community as well!

AP Biology ClassConducts Lab atRiverbanks ZooEric Goff’s AP Biology Class visited RiverbanksZoo and Gardens and conducted a lab oncommunity interactions and behaviors inprimate habitats.


CN Ceramic Students Invited toExhibit at Local Art ShowCN ceramic students were invited to participate in a local art show in honor ofAmerican Crafts Week. Under the direction of local artist and Art DepartmentChair, Angel Allen, students used a variety of hand-building methods andsurface decorating techniques to explore the south’s rich social, religious andcultural traditions through the medium of clay. Special thanks to Donna Greene and Southern Pottery.



ATHLETICS

Cardinal Newman Girls’Volleyball Teams raisemoney for cancer researchBY CHRISTINA LEE KNAUSSThe Catholic Miscellany

COLUMBIA—The girls’ volleyball teams fromCardinal Newman School and Hammond Academywere definitely in the pink during a recent rivalry game.

Outfitted in rose-colored jerseys, the squads facedoff in a gymnasium awash in decorations in manyshades of pink. The colors were a tribute dubbed DigPink held to raise awareness and collect donations forbreast cancer research.

The evening honored the late Janice Duke, whodied of the disease in 2003.

Duke was the founder of the volleyball program atHammond, where she coached from 1978-1983. Shewas also the mother of Candi Watson, CardinalNewman’s assistant volleyball coach.

Watson’s husband Bob is head volleyball coach, andboth are Cardinal Newman graduates. She said her tiesto both schools made the evening especially poignant.

“It was pretty overwhelming and I was veryhumbled by how many people knew my mom, and Ican appreciate what a great influence and role modelshe was,” Watson said. “This evening was excitingbecause the kids were so excited about it, and it’simportant to do anything we can to spread awarenessabout breast cancer.”

During a moment of silent prayer, members of thecrowd who have been affected by breast cancer wereasked to stand. About half of the 250 people presentrose to their feet.

Dig Pink is part of a new program called CardinalNewman Cares, started by Jeff DiBattisto, the athleticdirector. It requires each athletic team to complete aservice project, beyond the service hours alreadyrequired for every student.

Those who play multiple sports are required totake part in a project with each team.

“Student athletes are role models in thecommunity and fortunate to have what they have, soit’s important that they give back,” DiBattisto said.

“This program is an extension of what they already do,and it shows we’re preparing them to be lifelongservice givers.”

Each team can do its own project, or the teamsfrom each sport (B-squad, junior varsity and varsity)can work together.

Dig Pink was the second Cardinal Newman Caresevent.

Earlier, the swim team spent half a day cleaningthe grounds and taking care of animals at the ColumbiaAnimal Shelter on Shop Road.

DiBattisto said the athletes have been positiveabout the newprogram so far.

Abby Rutz, 18, asenior on the varsityvolleyball team,suggested the Dig Pinkproject after hearingabout similar events atother schools.

Rutz was one offour girls who spokeabout breast cancerfacts during a programheld between thejunior varsity andvarsity games.

“I was veryemotional while I wasreading during the program, seeing a lot of people whohave family members and friends who were diagnosedwith breast cancer,” she said. “It was emotional to seehow all the people came, how everyone participatedand came together. I think we made a lot of difference.”

The teams collected $1,300 for the PalmettoRichland Cancer Foundation.

CN wishes to thank The Catholic Miscellany, The Columbia Star, The State,WACH, WLTX and WIS for their coverage.

CARDINALS CARE

Dig Pink

photo in The Catholic Miscellany compliments of Jim Marcesky.

Cardinal Newman and Hammond Varsity Volleyball Teams unitefor a worthy cause.


CARDINALS CARE

Swim Team Helps theColumbia Animal ShelterOn Saturday, September 9th, the Swim Team helped out at theColumbia Animal Shelter. Activities included walking the dogs,playing with the cats/kittens in the various cat rooms, helping withthe farm animals at the “Funny Farm,” and picking up glass/debrisfrom the barnyard area.

On October 28th, the Cross Country Team visited The Waterford Retirement Community to spend time withthe residents. They decorated pumpkins for Halloween, danced a few line dances, did some face painting,and just sat, chatted and enjoyed each other's company. Everyone enjoyed his/her time, and several of thestudents plan on returning to the community for service hour opportunities in the future.

Cardinals Care is a new community service program initiated by CardinalNewman Athletics Director, Jeff DiBattisto. Every athletic team is requiredto perform a service project together to help our community. This requirementis in addition to the individual service hours already required by the School.

ATHLETICS

New Coaches AnnouncedCardinal Newman is please to announce two additions to its coaching staff. Mr. Terry Anton will serve asthe new Varsity Baseball Coach and Ms. Kathleen Pollard will serve as the new Women’s Soccer Coach.“I am thrilled with both of our new coaches,” said Jeff DiBattisto, Athletic Director. “They bring a wealthof experience—as athletes and as coaches—to our program. They will motivate our athletes to achievesuccess on and off of the field.”

Anton is a 1991 graduate of Limestone College, with a Bachelor's Degree in BusinessAdministration/Computer Science. From 1988–1991, while at Limestone, Anton playedpitcher/outfielder. He was awarded Pitcher of the Year in 1988 and Scholar Athlete ofthe Year in 1991. He also played under Major League Hall of Famer, Gaylord Perry.Anton served on the baseball coaching staffs for both Ridge View and Spring Valley HighSchools.

Pollard is a 2009 graduate of Winthrop University, with a Bachelor of Science Degreein Human Nutrition. Throughout high school and college, Pollard was an award-winningsoccer player. In college, she earned the honors: Winthrop University Women’s SoccerDefensive MVP 2007; Big South All-Tournament Team 2008; Big South PresidentialHonor Award 2006–2009 and the Tillman Academic Scholarship Award 2005–2009.She also played with the Central SC Cobras W-League Pro-Am in 2011. Last year,

Pollard was the Head Coach for the Cardinal Newman Women’s JVSoccer Team, and she served on the South Carolina United FC coaching staff.

Athletic Director Hosts ColombianDelegation Meeting

Athletic Director, Jeff DiBattisto and CN Men’sSoccer Coach, Will Eudy, met with members ofthe Colombian Sports Federation (located in Cali,Colombia) to discuss various issues related toathletic administration. Members of the Federationwere curious to know how CN runs its athleticprograms at the scholastic level on a daily basis.Included in the discussion was how to budget forsports and academic programs, as well as ways inwhich to increase overall sport participation. CNathletics looks forward to a continued partnershipwith this group going forward!

You MATTER, so we apologize for our omission.Congratulations to Kyle Maitland for being named Soccer All-State,

All-Region and All-Star last spring.



Special thanks to all of the sponsors, players and organizers for makingthis year’s Cardinal Club Golf and Tennis Outing such a success!

FALL SPORTS ROUND-UP


ALUMNI

IT ALL STARTED AT A CARDINAL NEWMAN SCHOOL TALENTSHOW BACK IN 2008. Just before playing “Shake “ for the first time,brothers Patrick (’12) and Kelly (’10) Morris talked about forming a band.

Little did they know then, they would release their so-far unnamed first CD inthe summer of 2012. It will feature tunes that highlight their rich Latin, Soul,Blues and Rockabilly influences.

Recording their first seven songs out of a bedroom in their home, theMobros feel like making music just comes “naturally.” “We have always hadaccess to this spacious, unfinished room in our house, and that is where wemake everything happen,” said Kelly. “We usually play a couple of hourstogether and a lot of times till late night, figuring out what songs to put on ourset-list for upcoming show’s and writing new material.”

The Mobros tout the creative genius of local musicians, and say they provide inspiration for their music.“There are a surprising number of amazing musicians at The Camden and Columbia Fine Arts Centers and TheCamden Blues Festival,” noted Patrick. Billy Shepard is one of those musicians. Shepard is a member of TheUpton Trio and has been the choir director at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church in Camden. The Mobrosgrew up listening to Shepard’s classical, gospel, and jazz performances in church. They claim Shepard inspiredthem in so many ways. They have even joined him and played, realizing that each experience added depth totheir own music and showmanship. The Mobros’ music has also been influenced by The Gipsy Kings, BuenaVista Social Club, Al Green, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Wilson Pickett, Buddy Rich, Max Roach, Ray Charles,Django and” thousands upon thousands more.”

The Mobros’ talent doesn’t end with music; they are designing the cover of their CD as well. They creditCamden photographer, Robbie Wright, for his work on the project. They want the cover to reflect their style,sound and background. Despite a recent offer to perform and record with Spartanburg's Marshall Tucker Band,they also plan to launch their first CD without the help of a record label or management company.

If you want to learn “mo,” check out their facebook and Youtube pages, or visit their websitewww.mobros.net. Scan the code below with your Smartphone to hear a tune or catch the Mobros live onJanuary 20 at The Five Points Pub.

Kelly Morris is a Music Major at TheUniversity of South Carolina and Patrick is asenior at CN.

Special Thanks to Patrick Boos for his help withthis article.

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Want to hear the Mobros?Scan this code with your smartphone!


ALUMNUS RELEASES BOOK ON DECEMBER 15Chuck Walsh (‘77) is releasing his book, A Month of Tomorrows on December 15. It will be available inbookstores, and on Amazon.com and barnes&noble.com for both ebook and hard copy purchases.

Here’s a brief synopsis:WWII hero Samuel Gable has weeks to live. Eighty-six years old, his body ravaged by cancer, he’s full of unrest for reasons thathave nothing to do with the horrid disease. He has secrets to divulge, and local writer Pete Swift agrees to document what heassumes are a few tales of war. As Samuel recalls perilous days spent in the jungles of the South Pacific, however, Pete begins to livevicariously through Samuel’s stories. A kinship grows as the saga moves from the deadly battlefield to one of the great love storiesof all time, as Samuel recalls his love affair with Callie, the dark-haired beauty he fell in love with in the Blue Ridge Mountains ofTennessee before being shipped off to war. As Samuel's final days unfold, it is Pete who ultimately brings Samuel the internal resthe's been seeking. In doing so, Pete comes to realize that Samuel likewise brings to a close the internal unrest that had grown deepwithin Pete.

Get your copy today!

WEDDING BELLSCongratulations to Sophie Hodaly Gorrin, ’03 and herhusband Vladimir Gorrin who were married July 8,2011. They reside in Columbia.

Congratulations to Stephanie Leichtle DeFreese, ’96 andher husband James Michael DeFreese who weremarried July 22, 2011. They reside in Columbia.

Congratulations to Sara Beth Baxley Rush, ’05 and herhusband Tripp Rush who were married July 30, 2011.They reside in Jacksonville, Florida.

Congratulations to Nancy Scott Glenn, ’98 and herhusband James Bruce Glenn who were married June 25,2011. They reside in Columbia.

Congratulations to Melissa Joye Damour, ’07 and herhusband Ben Damour, ’07 who were married September24, 2011. They reside in Columbia.

Congratulations to Pauline Mooney Bingaman, ’00 andher husband Daniel Bingaman who were married July 23,2011. They reside in Forest Acres.

IN MEMORIAMMay our good and loving God grant these men and women eternal rest and peace:

Greg Rollings, ‘89,who passed away on September 28, 2011

Henrie Denise Monteith ‘86,who passed away on October 17, 2011.

Amy Frye ‘82,who passed away October 28, 2011.

ALUMNI


Alumni Homecoming Reception

REUNIONSThe Cardinal Newman Class of 1976 held its 35th reunion on Saturday, August 6th at Seawell's Restaurant.Approximately 30 Alumni attended the event, along with their spouses and/or significant others. A great timewas had by all. A DJ played music from the '70s and several Alumni danced the night away!


Please join us!

4th Annual Cardinal NewmanAlumni Christmas Reception

Thursday, December 15, 2011 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PMRockaway Athletic Club*

2719 Rosewood Drive | Columbia, SC 29205

Complimentary Hors d’Ouevres & Cash Bar

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Geralyn Ferguson (’83) [email protected] or (803) 782-2814 ext. 12 by Monday December 12, 2011

*Meeting space compliments of Forrest Whitlark (‘73)Ceramic art in the invitation below compliments of Angel Allen

Class of ’56—We want to hear from you! Do you recognize the young lady seated atthe far right of the table during a meeting with Governor George Bell Timmerman?

Send your guesses to Geralyn Ferguson, [email protected].

Congratulations, Eileen Sullivan (’79) for correctlyidentifying Tom Dodds in the last Guess Who?

We’ll reveal the answer in the next issue of Cardinal MATTERS!

GUESS WHO?!?!


CARDINAL NEWMAN PTO PRESENTS:

onethe band partyMarch 31, 2012

The Historic Lorick House1727 Hampton Street6:30 PM–11:00 PMTickets—$50 each

Featuring:The Root DoctorsLive Auction

Food and BeveragesCasual Attire

AND MAYBE, YOU!

Here’s how you can support our largest fundraiser: Buy one, sell one.

We’re asking each family to buy one$50 ticket and sell one ticket

For more event or sponsorship information, contact Jamie Hall at [email protected]

NON-PROFIT ORG.

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PERMIT #1277

COLUMBIA, SC

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ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Parents: If this issue of Cardinal Matters is ad-dressed to your daughter or son who has estab-lished a separate permanent address, pleasenotify us of the new address:(803) 782-2814 ext. 39 or [email protected].

COMING IN 2012:

1st AnnualCN SoccerFamily and Alumni DaySaturday,March 10, 2012

one—the band partySaturday,March 31, 2012

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