Albertus Magnus High School

Newsletter

Joseph T. Troy, President/Principal June, 2012

Carl Locatelli, Assistant Principal Volume 52, Number 8

Thanksgiving for the School Year

O God of all beginnings and endings, we praise and thank you for the gift of this school year. It has been a time filled with grace and blessings, with challenges and opportuni-ties, joys and sorrows. The days have passed so quickly, O Lord. The weeks, the months, the seasons, the holidays and holy days, the exams, vacations, breaks, and assemblies, all have come forth from your hand. While we trust that your purposes have always been at work each day, sometimes it has seemed difficult to understand and appreciate just what you have been up to in our school. Give us the rest and refreshment we need this summer. Let our efforts of this past year bear fruit. Bring all of our plans to a joyful conclusion, and bless us, according to your will, with the fulfillment of our summer hopes and dreams. Watch over us in the weeks of rest ahead, and guide each day as you have done this past year. Help us return to school with a new spirit and a new energy. May we continue to grow in age, wisdom, knowledge and grace all the days of our lives. Amen. Author Unknown

HONOR ROLL

FIRST HONORS is awarded to a student who achieves an average of 95% with no failing grade.

SECOND HONORS is awarded to a student who achieves an average of 90% with no failing grade.

FRESHMAN Maxx Annunziata Griffin Favre Allison Fisher Samantha Giuliano Sean Healey Jacqueline Hennelly Kevin Leddy Madison McGrath Kiera Townsend Gabrielle Valdez Michael Waldron

SOPHOMORE Kristin Burns Megan Confrey Fiona Egan Brianna Flores Annemarie Hahnenfeld Hailey Hoffmann Jessie Kay Megan Mearian Raymond Mosquea Maureen O’Dowd Matthew Raggi Brian Reardon Tracy Xiao

JUNIOR Callie Bailey-Wickins Jennifer Bases Monica Branca Jessica Dominianni Shannon Donohue Salvatore Florio Lauren Gruffi Cassie Jacob Thomas McConnell Casey O’Brien Stephanie Ruppen Michael Strack Jack Sullivan

SENIOR Chloe DeEntremont Tashnee Desrivieres Nathaniel Lecorps Ashley Mosquea Christian Musngi Alex Pavon Jonathan Soriano Anthony Tantillo Rachel Thanasoulis

SOPHOMORE Zachary Agosto Terence Amonica James Arnowich Michael Aurellano Caroline Bartholomew Marisa Blanco Jenna Braca Maliq Cham Laura Clinton Mikaela Connell Michelle Coppola Anthony Cotaj Mary Czerwinski Bridget Dineen Heather Durkin Bailey Fiscus Bridget Gallione Alessandra Garcia Charles Giordano Madison Kandoth Janine Kennelly Cristina Magistro Dana McLaughlin Kaitlyn McNamara Emily Minkowitz Savannah Moore Courtney Olsen Grace Ostolozaga Jacqueline Parker Katie Solesky Megan Townsend Brianna Untener Patrick Ward Kiana White

JUNIOR Alyson Benoit Michael Catania Sara Chivelly Ashley Columbia Stephanie DeCoro Nico Denise Dylan Discenza Conor Houlihan Shannon Keown Jeewon Khil Brian McFadden John Nyemchek Christine O’Keeffe Karn Pandya Hae Wan Park Meghan Reilly Giselle Rodriguez Jessica Silva Chrystal Thomas Daniel VanHise

SENIOR Shawnette Afriyie Laureano Andrade Kaylin Brady Matthew Brenner Alejandra Chalco Daniel Chen Tara Condon Jonah DeLucia Denise DeRosa Eugene Fallon Mairead Fallon Erin Hanley Joseph Hennessy Jourdan Henry Conor Horan James Huber Alexis Jiminez Brianne Keahon Rivkha Laguerre Steven Leo James Mackey Joseph Marinucci Julia McClarnon James McEntee Michael Montenegro Sabyne Nicolas Kristin Pelatti Brielle Pereira Colleen Power Kellie Rellis Tyler Sayre Delia Shankey Diana Siclari Casey Silvestri Victoria Slowik Ryan M. Smith

FRESHMAN Edward Amaba Ronald Arvanites Timothy Brenner Catherine Cain Victoria Cipollina Christian Conklin Andrew Gallagher Claire Hatala Kevin Hayes Daniela Herrera Shannon Horan Kelly Houlihan Kaitlyn Joong Ashley Lara Lauren Milano Christopher Munno Maylan Nguyen Jade Ortiz Amber Pandya Elisabeth Pappalardo Matthew Peterson Gianna Pisano Emily Roff Kimberly Sano Sean TenEyck Allyson Tierney Victoria Vieira Shane Walsh Feda Yacoub Caroline Zemsky

SENIOR cont. Arianna Sotos Sri Stewart Kaitlyn Sullivan Michael Tiongson Limer Vieluf Ashley Ward Glynnis Widmer Kimberly Yano

FROM THE OFFICE OF CAMPUS MINISTRY If you have ever wondered if the expression “time flies when you’re having fun” is credible, I can only say that it has certainly been true for Campus Ministry! As I reflect back on the school year that has past, I am astonished of all that has taken place and the number of students that have been involved in numerous activities throughout the year. Let’s take a look back as well as a peek into some future possibilities. RETREATS Each of our freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors was able to participate in a day of reflection held off campus. Venues included Dominican Convent, Sparkill; Marydell Faith and Life Center, Upper Ny-ack and St. Francis of Assisi Parish, West Nyack. Various themes were chosen appropriate to the stu-dents’ theology curriculum and presenters included Maryknoll Sisters, Dominican Sisters and a priest from the Missionaries of La Salette. Feedback from campus ministry students has initiated conversation and valuable input for the planning of next year’s retreat day experiences. SPIRITUAL LIFE Our students, faculty and staff are blessed to share Eucharist together at least twice a month. Through-out the year priests have come from various parishes in Rockland, Westchester, the Bronx and Bergen, counties as well as the Dominican Order to celebrate Mass. As always, our liturgies are beautifully en-hanced by our student choir directed by Mrs. Rizzo. Our students are actively involved in the Mass as gift bearers, lectors and Eucharistic ministers. Next year it is hoped that more students will become involved in the planning and enhancement of our Eucharistic celebrations through the Spiritual Life Committee of Campus Ministry. Another wonderful occurrence this year was the presence of Fr. Dan Tuite who began coming on a regu-lar basis to hear confessions. Many students and faculty were able to take advantage of the opportunity to receive this beautiful sacrament. OUTREACH Our students here are amazing at responding to the Gospel mandate to care for their sisters and brothers in need. From Midnight Runs to Food and Toy Drives to Fasting, Raffles and Bake sales, our wonderful young men and women made a difference on the local, national and global levels. Some examples of or-ganizations who benefited from their outreach were: –BirthRight, One To One Learning, St. Dominic’s Home, Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Center, Meals on Wheels , Toys for Tots and more. Funds from various raffles helped to defray the cost of food brought to our sisters and brothers during Midnight Runs. Next year we hope to continue many of these events as well as be open to new endeavors. Several of our student leaders have taken the initiative to partner with the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill and Blauvelt and students at Msgr. Scanlan/St. Helena High School to help support Elizabeth’s Place. This combined ef-fort will support the rebuilding of this orphanage which was destroyed by the earthquake. More informa-tion will be forthcoming in the new school year. MISSION Albertus Magnus is a high school that true to the mission of its founders the Dominican Sisters of

Sparkill which is to: “Proclaim the Reign of God through a ministry of justice.” Through their efforts this

past school year they have given witness to the Gospel call of Jesus in many ways and have done so with

joyful enthusiasm! They are the true “Campus Ministers” and I look forward to journeying with them in

the year to come. Happy summer!!

Submitted by Sr. Nancy Richter, O. P.

Project Graduation Raffle Winners

1st Prize $750 Matt & Ellen Coyne 2nd Prize $500 Tim Coyne 3rd Prize $250 Diane Fallon

Thank you to all who supported Project Graduation 2012 by purchasing raffle tickets. A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Gina Coyne who coordinated Project Graduation. Mrs. Coyne puts in a tremendous amount of time making sure this event is successful!!

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2012

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SENIORS -

If you would like to donate your school uniforms back to the school please drop them off in the Main Office.

Shawnette Afriyie Laureano Andrade Brian Arendt Eric Babiarz Margaret Bifulco Kaylin Brady Matthew Brenner Breanna Brestolli Christopher Bruno Jessica Cangialosi Alejandra Chalco Yu-Chuan (Daniel) Chen Tara Condon Ryan Corcoran Arnell Dandridge Chloe DeEntremont Gabrielle DeEntremont Jonah Delucia Lyndsay Demorin Denise DeRosa Tashnee Desrivieres Peter Duffy Brandon Evasco Eugene Fallon Jessica Fallon Mairead Fallon Mario Feldman

Keri Fitzgerald Emma Gavin Camianne Godfrey Brianna Goldstein Ashley Gorman Brendan Grella Stephanie Gutierrez Erin Hanley Joseph Hennessy Jourdan Henry Rebecca Honor Conor Horan James Huber Bridget Humphrey Andrea Itouchene Amanda Jaen Darryl Jeantel Alexis Jimenez Brianne Keahon Timothy Kelly Christina Kennedy Emily Kennedy Cathleen Kenney Casey Kern Hyewon Khil Rivkha Laguerre Alexandra Lane

Nathaniel Lecorps Steven Leo Thomas Lennon Katlynn Ludwig James Mackey Joseph Marinucci Briana Martinez Julia McClarnon James McEntee Patrick McGuinness Sean McNiff Shelby Memoli Bridget Mena Michael Mihovics Michael Montenegro Ashley Mosquea Christian Musngi Sabyne Nicolas Alex Pavon Kristin Pelatti Brielle Pereira John Perna Colleen Power Kellie Rellis Charlotte Rodriguez Sarah Russell Lucille Sanchez

Michael Sarvis Tyler Sayre Delia Shankey Diana Siclari Casey Silvestri Arianna Sotos Jonathan Soriano Jeremy Sosa Victoria Slowik Ryan Smith Sri Stewart Kaitlyn Sullivan James Tafuri Anthony Tantillo ThomasTaylor Rachel Thanasoulis Michael Tiongson Edwina Vallon Limer Vieluf Ashley Ward James White GlynnisWidmer Dong Jun Woo Kimberly Yano

MUSIC NOTES

CONGRATULATIONS! On Saturday, May 19th Veritas traveled to Hershey, PA to compete in their third Music in the Parks Festival. I am honored to report (for the third consecutive year) we came home with the first-place tro-phy! Special congratulations to Stephanie Ruppen who won the overall best soloist medal for her solo in "Kyrie." More than a dozen high schools from the northeast were represented at this event. Our trophy has been on display in the rotunda. SPARKILL PERFORMANCE On Wednesday June 6th, over 40 members of the music and drama depart-ment traveled to the Sparkill Dominican convent to visit and sing for the Sisters. The concert chorus and Veri-tas performed selections from the Spring Concert, and the cast of Hairspray was reunited to perform a short-ened version of the show. There were many Sisters in attendance and a wonderful time was had by all! We look forward to visiting with the Sisters again. SUMMER SHOW Several students from Albertus will be working with Mrs. Rizzo in a summer production of "Once On This Island" with the Summercliff Players. The performances will be at Briarcliff High School on July 27th and 28th. Save the date and support our students in their summer musical endeavors! What a great year for the music and drama department! It has been full of memorable musical experiences and won't soon be forgotten! To all those who participated and showed support, THANK YOU!

Submitted by Mrs. Nadia Rizzo

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2012 Rockland County CYO Art Winners

Albertus Magnus HS Winners: Expert Division First Place- Tina Lee (10th Grade)

Second Place- Raymond Mosquea (10th Grade) Third Place- Faith Rovegno (10th Grade)

Albertus Magnus HS Winners: Elite Division

First Place- Dong Jun Woo (12th Grade) Second Place- Victoria Slowik (12th Grade) Third Place- Hae Wan Park (11th Grade)

Rockland County Winners: Expert Division

Second Place- Tina Lee (10th Grade) Third Place- Raymond Mosquea (10th Grade)

Rockland County Winners: Elite Division First Place- Dong Jun Woo (12th Grade)

Second Place- Victoria Slowik (12th Grade) Third Place- Hae Wan Park (11th Grade)

Archdiocesan Winners: Elite Division First Place- Victoria Slowik (12th Grade)

Second Place- Dong Jun Woo (12th Grade)

Congratulations to all!

A Note from Sr. Renee Asmar—

Dear AM Family, You are a God-given gift in my life, Thank you. In July I will be departing to St. Louis for 10 months of focused Prayer, Study, and Building an effective "leaven-type" Dominican Community together with other Dominicans from various parts during these privileged months. The specialized resources provided in St. Louis will serve to deepen my Vocation as a Dominican Sister empowering me to become more effective in Commu-nity and in Ministry. I am scheduled to return here to our NY area on June 13, 2013. Here is my July to June contact information: Sr. Renee Asmar, OP Collaborative Dominican Novitiate 4928 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 My email: sr.renee1@gmail.com You and your loved ones will remain in my heart in prayer…. Your prayer, support, and remembrances are treasured gifts, Thank you. With Loving Prayers, Sr. Renee

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ALBERTUS MAGNUS HIGH SCHOOL

SUMMER HOURS

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday—8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Closed Fridays

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Join us for the First Annual

Albertus Magnus Beefsteak dinner Friday, September 21st

7pm to 11pm Albertus Magnus High School

Catered by Nightingale’s Family Style Mixed Green Salad

Rigatoni Bolognese All You Can Eat Filet Mignon Golden Brown French Fries

Ice Cream Sundaes

Unlimited Beer/Wine/Soda/Coffee & Tea

$50.00 per Person (Adults 21+ please)

Raffle Baskets & 50/50 Chances

Sponsored by Falcons’ Touchdown Club with Net Proceeds Benefiting The Club and the AM Athletic Department

Come join Old and new friends for a night of fun!

SEATING IS LIMITED AND ADVANCED PAID RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

Please send your payment in an envelope marked “BEEFSTEAK DINNER” to Albertus Magnus High School, 798

Rte. 304, Bardonia, NY 10954. Please make your check payable to Albertus Magnus High School. Seating will be in

tables of ten, should you wish to reserve an entire table, please specify one person to collect and submit your reserva-

tion or indicate names of people you would like to sit with.

Contact Phone #:____________________________________Amount Enclosed:____________________________

Please contact Marty Moran @ 845-623-8842 ext. 8, Corine Doohan @ 845-405-6686, Dana Denise @ 845-521-1005,

Lisa Gallagher @ 914-391-8538 or Maura Hanigan @ 845-641-7984

Attire is Casual

Name(s)___________________________________________________________________________________

DATES TO REMEMBER

Friday, August 17 Football begins Monday, August 20 Fall sports begin Wednesday, August 29 Faculty Summer Seminar Thursday, August 30 Freshman Orientation Tuesday, September 4 Teacher Conference Day—No Student Attendance Wednesday, September 5 First Day of Classes—All Students in Attendance—Full Day Thursday, September 6 All Students in Attendance—Full Day Friday, September 7 All Students in Attendance—Full Day Friday, September 21 First Annual Beefsteak Dinner—7:00-11:00 pm October 5—8 Homecoming Weekend Monday, October 8 Golf Outing—Paramount Country Club

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