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Legends of The Mount Mount Saint Michael Academy

Seventh Induction Ceremony & Dinner

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018

New York Athletic Club 31 Shore Road

Pelham, NY 10803

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Mount Saint Michael Academy

Legends of The Mount Seventh Induction Ceremony & Dinner

WE CELEBRATE THE MAGNIFICIENT WORK

OF THE STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND FACULTY OF

THE MOUNT INSPIRED BY THE EXAMPLE OF BR. MARCELLIN CHAMPAGNAT

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!

Much love,Alison and Buzz Zaino ’61

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A B O U T T H E L E G E N D S O F T H E M O U N T

Initiated in 2002, the Legends of The Mount began as a way to recognize alumni and friends who have made significant contributions to the school and to society at large, and whose accomplishments, affiliations, and careers have honored the legacy of excellence at Mount Saint Michael Academy. This program does more than honor its recipients; it also illustrates the great value of a Mount education and increases the pride our extended community has for its Marist Catholic tradition.

The Legend of The Mount status is awarded to alumni and friends as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors and school leadership. It is conferred upon distinguished alumni and friends who have had remarkable success in their professional lives, contributed to the community while reflecting the values of St. Marcellin Champagnat, and who have demonstrated unparalleled loyalty and service to Mount

Saint Michael Academy.

For more information, and pictures from tonight’s event, visit mtstmichael.org/legends.

P R O G R A M

WELCOME

Thomas A. McCarthy Vice President for Institutional Advancement

INVOCATION Br. Gerald Doherty, FMS ’61

Director of Guidance & 2015 Mount Legend

REMARKSPeter P. Corritori, Jr. ’71

President & CEO

PRESENTATIONS OF INDUCTEES & RESPONSES Charles J. Casamento ’63

Presented by Richard Tinger ’63

Brian J. Clark ’76 Presented by Ben Borsellino ’73

Br. John G. Herrmann, FMS Presented by Frank Pellegrino ’73

Angelo Mozilo ’56Presented by Christy Larsen Mozilo

Mario Valentini ’69Presented by Joanna Valentini

Alison ZainoPresented by Buzz Zaino ’61

CONCLUDING REMARKS

BENEDICTION Br. Patrick McNamara, FMS

Provincial, Marist Brothers Province of the United States

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The history of Mount Saint Michael Academy is rooted in a wider story that precedes the school’s founding in September 1926 by 110 years; a story of a saint whose love and care for youth continues to be the hallmark and life-giving spirit of Mount Saint Michael Academy, St. Marcellin Champagnat.

On January 2, 1817, Champagnat, along with two young pa-rishioners, founded a group of Brothers who would labor for the Christian education of youth, especially among the most neglected. To “make Jesus Christ known and loved” became the guiding inspiration of Champagnat’s small congregation.

Continuing St. Marcelling’s tradition of Marist education, The Mount, staffed by fourteen Brothers, opened its doors to sixty-two boarding and day students on September 13, 1926. Along with Br. Mary Florentius, the founding Principal, were Br. Leo Vincent and Br. John Lawrence on faculty, both of whom would serve as Principal and Director of The Mount in ensu-ing years. As today, the school was equipped to teach both grammar and high school students. The original sign located at Murdock and Nereid Avenues announced The Mount as a “boarding and day school in the country.” The main building and the “Powerhouse” (now Champagnat Hall) were com-pleted by June 1929, and dedicated and blessed, along with the statue of Saint Michael the Archangel, which remains prominently displayed by the school entrance, by Msgr. Mi-chael Lavalle, Rector of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and delegate of Patrick Cardinal Hayes, on May 8, 1927.

Three years later, what is now St. Paul’s Hall, was completed, making available two dormitories, a gymnasium, and other

recreational facilities. As the number of students increased, plans were made for a new complex, and in September 1951, the Memorial Building was dedicated. It provided for a new and expansive gymnasium, locker rooms, a cafeteria, a library, and twenty additional classrooms. In 1965 when the school dis-continued its residential program, St. Paul’s became the fresh-men building with twelve classrooms and a lecture hall.

Throughout the more than ninety-year history of Mount Saint Michael, more than 20,000 graduates have passed through its halls. The Mount continues to educate young men of diverse backgrounds in the traditions of the Marist Brothers of the Schools and the Roman Catholic Church to become academically prepared through the foundation of a challenging, well-disciplined and safe, college-preparatory curriculum, while developing a moral commitment to the service of others.

Mount Saint Michael Academy was named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Edu-cation and was designated one of U.S. News and World Re-port’s Outstanding American High Schools.

The story of The Mount has continued to blossom and ex-tend its reach into the 21st century. Excellence may be found in an expanded Academic Program, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement courses, specialized instruc-tion in Sports Medicine and Architecture, as well as distance

H I S T O R Y O F T H E M O U N T (virtual) learning programs. The facilities and physical plant have been significantly upgraded with the generous sup-port of alumni and benefactors. Improvements have includ-ed an upgraded technology operating system, allowing for the distribution of one-to-one student Chromebooks, and the conversion of classrooms into high-tech learning envi-ronments. A total facelift of the The Mount Café cafeteria, Chapel, and Rotunda, have been completed, along with the addition of four batting cages to complement our renovated baseball field. More recent updates over the Summer and Fall of 2018 have allowed for the re-dedication of the Br. Al-bert Gustave, FMS Memorial Library into a new, state-of-the-art Academic Resource Center, and an enhanced Fitness Center and Weight Room which will be joined with an effort to overhaul the Locker Rooms and Training Room to create a comprehensive Player Development Center.

These endeavors will have comprised several hallmarks in the launching of an ambitious capital campaign titled Mount Up. The most visible feature of the effort will include the Phyllis & Angelo Mozilo ’56 Sports Complex, along with the Rocco B. Commisso ’67 synthetic turf field and surrounding track and bleachers, due for completion in Spring 2019. The accomplishments of the students continue to meet the highest benchmarks within the educational community. With a one hundred percent graduation rate and nearly all continuing onto college, The Mount maintains its high stan-

dards for academic excellence. The revival of school plays, continued success of the varied athletic programs, and the increased financial support of alumni and friends all bear witness to the rich history of the school and the growing im-pact of the Marist Brothers.

Today, as in early days of The Mount, walking in the steps of St. Marcellin Champagnat continues to inspire a new genera-tion of young men to live “with hearts that know no bounds.”

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Dear Fellow Alumni and Friends of The Mount,

It is with great pleasure that we celebrate the Seventh Legends of The Mount Induc-tion Dinner. This wonderful tradition started in celebration of our 75th Anniversary in 2001. Legends recognizes outstanding and selfless members of The Mount com-munity who have made significant and lasting contributions to the Mount St. Michael Academy community.

In our 92 years, The Mount has educated generations of young people in the Marist tradition providing them with a high quality Catholic education while teaching all Mounties to be “good Christians and good people with hearts that know no bounds.” Over the nine decades we have graduated over 20,000 students. As alumni we came as boys and we left as men. We have gone forward and contributed to society in every walk of life. No doubt we have made numerous contributions, big and small, and in the process made the world a better place. Our work has made The Mount, the Marist Brothers, our families and communities proud.

This evening we proudly recognize and pay tribute to six dedicated and enthusiastic supporters of The Mount. Alumni Charles Casamento ’63, Brian Clark ’76, Angelo Mozilo ’56, Mario Valentini ’69, friend of The Mount Alison Zaino (wife of Legend Buzz Zaino ’61), and Br. John G..Herrmann, FMS, beloved former Mount princi-pal and teacher. These inductees have all earned this honor through their personal achievements and support of The Mount that serves as a model of success for our students. Their example reminds all of us of what can be accomplished when we give of ourselves for the benefit of others. Our sincere thanks to each of our honorees for all that you do for The Mount!

It is the generous support of our alumni, friends, administrators, teachers, coaches and counselors that makes a meaningful and measurable difference in the lives of our students proving them with a true opportunity for intellectual growth and personal enrichment. This selfless support and commitment enables us to continue to provide a high quality Catholic education to students attending The Mount, many of whom come from challenging circumstances. It is through your unwavering commitment that our long legacy of excellence will continue and our future will remain beckon-ingly bright.

Sincerely,

Peter P. Corritori, Jr. ’71

MOUNT SAINT MICHAEL ACADEMY 90th Anniversary

Honoring our Past . . .Ce lebrat ing our Future

   

 

Dear Fellow Alumni and Friends, 90 years as a vanguard of Catholic education in New York City is a stunning achievement! On September 13, 1926, the first day of school, the Marist brothers welcomed 62 young men to Mount St. Michael Academy. Since that time, The Mount has educated generations of young men in the Marist tradition providing them with a high quality Catholic education while teaching each to be “good Christians and good people with hearts that know no bounds.” Over the past nine decades, we have graduated over 20,000 students. We have gone forward and contributed to society in every walk of life. There is no doubt that we have made numerous contributions, big and small, and in the process made the world a better place. Our work has made The Mount, our families and communities proud. As we celebrate 90 remarkable years, as an alum I can’t help but reflect on my four years at The Mount. I thoroughly enjoyed my high school years and in reflection realize how my life has benefitted in so many positive ways from the Catholic education and values I was blessed to receive from dedicated and caring Marists brothers, lay teachers, coaches and guidance counselors. I remember fondly the friendships I was fortunate to establish, many of which still exist to this day. From football practices, track meets, school dances, mundane days in class, hanging in the quadrangle, struggling through trigonometry and capturing the 1969 Football Championship (which I was a small part of), I am grateful for all of it and hope as fellow alums you share my sentiments. Now, 45 years after graduation, I take the utmost pride in being President and CEO of The Mount. I am truly privileged to serve The Mount Community. With our faculty and staff I am dedicated to ensuring that all future generations of Mounties benefit from a high quality, Mount St. Michael education as we have. The great accomplishments of The Mount and our graduates will continue in to the next decade and many more to follow. Clearly, today’s graduates are entering a world much different from that of the Class of 1930, the first graduating class. As challenging as today’s world is, The Mount will continue to educate and prepare our students to meet these demands and carry with them the values and promise of a Mount St. Michael education. The longevity, legacy and academic prowess of The Mount is in large part a tribute to dedicated teachers, alumni and friends. Thank you for your endless generosity and support. Our 90 years of success is only a very solid beginning and should serve as a constant reminder to us all of what we can accomplish when we give of ourselves for the benefit of others. Our work is important and endless; let’s believe in our future…it is beckoningly bright! May God bless us and our mission today and in the years ahead that we may continue to succeed and grow while promoting Marist heritage and charism. Sincerely, Peter P. Corritori, Jr. '71 President & CEO  

L E T T E R F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T

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November 15, 2018

Dear Loyal Family of Mount St. Michael Academy,

The USA Province of the Marist Brothers of the Schools are proud to honor this year’s “Mount Legends”, personally caring, incredibly generous, and true sons and daughters of our Founder, St. Marcellin Champagnat. Each one of these honorees has left a personal touch on the history and legacy of the Mount.

In the name of the Brothers, I thank and congratulate

Charles J. Casamento ’63 Brian Clark ’75 Brother John G. Herrmann, FMS Angelo Mozilo ’56 Mario Valentini ’69 Alison Zaino

May Mary, our good Mother, smile on you and your families today as we celebrate all you have done for the young men at Mount under her patronage.Many thanks and God bless the Mount, and all loyal Mounties!

Sincerely,

Brother Patrick McNamara, FMS Provincial Superior USA Marist Brothers Province Center 70-20 Juno Street Forest Hills, NY, USA

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November 15, 2018 Dear Friends: I am delighted to join Mount Saint Michael Academy in welcoming everyone to its Seventh Legends of the Mount Induction Banquet. My administration has made it a priority to ensure that our youth have the resources they need to learn, grow, and reach their fullest potential, and the Bronx’s Mount Saint Michael Academy shares in this vital mission. Established in 1926 in the Catholic Marist tradition, the school excels at providing an inclusive environment and a rigorous academic curriculum that uplifts boys and young men of all backgrounds. Its longevity is a testament to its success, and generations of Mount alumni have gone on to play key roles in strengthening our communities and shaping industries across New York and beyond. Tonight, I am proud to join in applauding not only the accomplished individuals who will be recognized for their achievements and commitment to service, but also this vibrant institution’s dedication to empowering diverse New Yorkers and uniting them in faith and fellowship. Together, we are expanding opportunity in the five boroughs and forging a brighter future for all. On behalf of the City of New York, congratulations to tonight’s Legends of the Mount inductees. Please accept my best wishes for a festive evening and continued success. Sincerely, Bill de Blasio Mayor

T H E C I T Y O F N EW YO RK O FFI C E O F T H E M A Y O R N EW Y O RK , N Y 1 0 0 0 7

November 15, 2018 Dear Friends: I am delighted to join Mount Saint Michael Academy in welcoming everyone to its Seventh Legends of the Mount Induction Banquet. My administration has made it a priority to ensure that our youth have the resources they need to learn, grow, and reach their fullest potential, and the Bronx’s Mount Saint Michael Academy shares in this vital mission. Established in 1926 in the Catholic Marist tradition, the school excels at providing an inclusive environment and a rigorous academic curriculum that uplifts boys and young men of all backgrounds. Its longevity is a testament to its success, and generations of Mount alumni have gone on to play key roles in strengthening our communities and shaping industries across New York and beyond. Tonight, I am proud to join in applauding not only the accomplished individuals who will be recognized for their achievements and commitment to service, but also this vibrant institution’s dedication to empowering diverse New Yorkers and uniting them in faith and fellowship. Together, we are expanding opportunity in the five boroughs and forging a brighter future for all. On behalf of the City of New York, congratulations to tonight’s Legends of the Mount inductees. Please accept my best wishes for a festive evening and continued success. Sincerely, Bill de Blasio Mayor

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Charles “Chuck” Casamento is the Executive Director and Principal of The Sage Group, a health care advisory group specializing in business development strate-gies and transactions. Chuck was raised in Westchester County and graduated from Mount Saint Michael Academy in 1963. He went on to receive a degree in Pharmacy from Fordham University and an MBA from Iona College.

Throughout his career, he has worked with four Fortune 500 Health Care companies including Novartis, Hoffmann-LaRoche, Johnson & Johnson, and American Hospital Supply Corporation, where he became Vice President of Business Development at the age of 36.

Chuck is a Director and Board member at AzurRx, Relmada, Eton and International Stem Cell Corporation. During his career he has served on boards of 12 public com-panies. Mr. Casamento served as Chairman of the Audit Committee of Astex Phar-maceuticals and is a SOX defined financial expert. He is a member of the Fordham University Science Council and has been a guest lecturer at Fordham University. He was previously Vice Chairman of the Catholic Medical Mission Board, a large non-profit organization providing health care services to third-world countries. He also served on the Board of Directors of Mount Saint Michael Academy.

Of his five biotech startup companies three were acquired by major pharma-compa-nies for a cumulative valuation of $29 billion. Some of the pharmaceuticals that his

companies developed and marketed are Acthar for treating infantile spasms, a pediatric seizure disorder, Ceredase for treating a hereditary lymphatic disease, Pancreaze for treating digestive problems occurring in cystic fibrosis patients and Ethamolin for treating esopha-geal varices.

He presently lives with his wife Toni in Kenwood, California in the heart of Sonoma wine country. His interests include photography, gardening, travel and cultivating and caring for more than 125 olive and citrus trees at his home.

L E G E N D S O F T H E M O U N T

CHARLES J . CASAMENTO ’63

L E G E N D S O F T H E M O U N T

BRIAN J. CLARK ’76

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Brian Clark is a partner at Venable, LLP in the Labor and Employment Group. He has over 30 years’ experience representing private and public sector employers in trial work, labor negotia-tions, arbitrations, client counseling and administrative proceedings before federal, state and local agencies. He is a trusted and valued counselor to many companies and organizations ranging from Fortune 100 Companies to small nonprofits.

Brian graduated from the Mount in 1976, He went on to receive his B.A. from Aberdeen Univer-sity in Scotland and Manhattan College and his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law.

Brian has a long, demonstrated devotion to the Mount along with substantial involvement in other charitable activities. He has been on the Mount Board of Trustees for over 25 years. During that time, he has served the School in a variety of ways, most notably in providing extensive pro bono legal services and negotiating its labor agreements, along with fundraising and alumni development. Brian was one of the original board members of the CJ Foundation for SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), a national non-profit devoted to eliminating the tragedy of sudden unexpected infant deaths, and served on the CJ Board for over 25 years. During that time, the CJ Foundation raised millions of dollars for research and support services, and made the tragedy of SIDS nationally known through its “Face Up To Wake Up” and other awareness campaigns. Brian is one of the founders of Sammon-BUILD Center HDFC, a transitional housing shelter for single mothers in the Bronx, and has served as Board mem-

ber, Secretary and General Counsel for over 30 years. Brian also is Co-Founder and Chairman of the Pelham Community Rowing Association, a nonprofit organization devoted to making rowing available to the general public. Founded over 15 years ago, PCRA, from a few rented boats and a handful of participants, is now a nationally recognized rowing program with over 250 active youth and adult participants at any time engaged in learn to row, recreational and competitive rowing. Thousands have been introduced to rowing through PCRA with many of its youth athletes going on to compete in college. PCRA operates its programs form the boathouse it built at Glen Island Park, Westchester County after a $1million fundraising effort.

Brian would like you to remember his lovely angel Erin who died from SIDS in 1992 and his beau-tiful wife, and wonderful mother, Melissa who passed away in 1996. Even with those tragedies, he has been truly blessed with an incredible family that every day fills him with pride and joy: he is engaged to Kristin Burke (and yes they will be married someday); his son Christopher and daughter-in-law Caitlin and their soon to be four year old twins, Penelope and Thompson; and his five (count ‘em five) daughters, Jessica, Brittany, Kaitlin, Stephanie, and Alexandra.

Brian asks that you keep the Mount, the Marist Brothers, and the school’s administration, faculty and students in your prayers, and that you remember the Mount as an extremely worthwhile institution deserving of your continued support.

L E G E N D S O F T H E M O U N T

BRIAN J. CLARK ’76

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Son of Lillian C. Holtz and John B. Herrmann, Br. John was born on February 7, 1941. After spending his first few years in Jackson Heights, Queens, he later grew up in upstate New York; while there, his two younger sisters Noella and Caroline were born. He attended three Catholic grammar schools and a one-room (for all eight grades) public school. While at St. Dominic’s (Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY) as a sophomore, Br. John felt a call to the Marist Brotherhood and entered the Juniorate on September 5, 1956 in his junior year of high school. His First Vows were pro-nounced on August 15, 1960 and his Perpetual Vows on July 2, 1965.

Br. John went on to receive a Bachelor’s degree from Marist College, a Master’s degree from St. John’s University, a Professional Diploma in Administration and Supervision from Hunter College and a Certificate Degree in Gerontology from St.-Mary-of-the-Woods College. Br. John has also experienced and enjoyed various ministries from 1963-2011.

As a teacher, Br. John ministered at Resurrection-Ascension School, Christ the King High School and Marist High School, Bayonne, NJ. He was Assistant Principal at Marist High School and Dean of Stud-ies at Moore Catholic High School, Staten Island. Br. John served as Principal at Mount Saint Michael Academy and Sacred Heart Middle School, Bronx, NY. He was a Guidance Counselor at Marist High School and Director of Guidance at Moore Catholic High School; Founding Director of Development at Moore Catholic High School and Director of Development at Marist High School. From 1966 to 2011, Br. John served as Director of Audio-Visuals, Moderator of the Parents Association and Moderator of Bingo at Mount Saint Mi-chael Academy.

The nineteen years (1972-76, 1996-2011) at Mount St. Michael Academy were especially happy and rewarding due to the wonderful students, faculty and parents who provided many

memorable occasions and accomplishments. Since February 2016, Br. John has been a resident of Champagnat Hall (on The Mount property), the senior Brothers health care center where he relishes his contact with alumni, past-parents, and friends as well as being able to participate in school events.

L E G E N D S O F T H E M O U N T

BR. JOHN G. HERRMANN, F.M.S

Angelo Mozilo started his career in the real estate industry as a young man in The Bronx, NY. As a young man he showed a keen interest and understanding of the lending business and after years of managing offices for a regional lender, in 1969, founded Countrywide Funding Corporation with his partner David Loeb.

Angelo would stay with Countrywide for its longevity and retired as Chairman and CEO in 2008. As a well known and sought after leader, Angelo served on many industry-affiliated and professional boards; such as National Housing Endow-ment, Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, Homes for Working Families, The Home Depot, and many others throughout the years. Angelo served as President of the Mortgage Banker’s Association from 1991-1992 Among other awards and recognitions, Angelo was named to the National Home Builders Hall of Fame, received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, National Housing Person of the Year, Horatio Alger Award, Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism, and was recognized by the National Italian American Foundation for Humanitarian Service.

Angelo is a proud graduate of Mount Saint Michael Academy. He holds a BS from Fordham University and Honorary Doctorates from Pepperdine and Gonzaga Uni-versity.

In retirement, Angelo mentors young entre-preneurs, speaks on leadership, is an active investor and serves as the Director of his family foundation whose primary mission is scholarship and medical care.

L E G E N D S O F T H E M O U N T

ANGELO MOZILO ’56

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Mario Valentini was born in Picinisco, Italy and immigrated to New York at the age of two, where he and his family put down roots in the Bronx. After attending Im-maculate Conception elementary school, Mario went on to attend The Mount where he played quarterback under legendary coach Howie Smith. After graduating from The Mount, Mario attended Westchester Community College where he played foot-ball and subsequently moved on to Lehman College at which he received his degree in physical education.

Mario started his coaching career at Westchester Community College where he spent five years before ultimately returning to The Mount where he has been teaching and coaching for the past forty years. He spent his first five years as an assistant coach under Joe Tricario, a Mount Legend, before taking the helm as the Mount’s seventh Head Coach in 1983. Mario has led the football program with tradition and pride for the past thirty-five years.

Mario is the winningest active head coach in New York City with over 200 wins – the second most wins among active New York City Catholic High School Football League (CHSFL) coaches – widely known as the most competitive league in New York State. Additionally, Mario ranks in the top 15 amongst all NY state active foot-ball coaches, and ranks in the top 50 in wins amongst all NY state coaches.

Mario has led the program to eight CHSFL Championship appearances, four Cham-pionships, and five Division crowns. He has had the honor of coaching and mentor-ing many young men through the program, including his son John ’04.

Beyond the football field, Mario has been a leader at the Mount for over forty years as an administrator and physical education teacher. Mario currently lives in Brew-ster, NY with his wife of 43 years, Joanna. Mario and Joanna are parents to Jenny and her husband Bryan, and to their son John and his wife, Marisa. Mario and Joanna take great pride and joy spending time with their family and their grandchildren, Juliana and Alexander. Mario’s passions, outside of the Mount, include spending time with family, enjoying a good dish of pasta, traveling “down the shore,” and visiting Aruba and family in Italy.

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MARIO VALENTINI ’69

Alison H. Zaino has been married to Boniface “Buzz” Zaino ’61 for twenty-nine years. Like her husband, Mrs. Zaino has been a staunch ambassador for and sup-porter of Mount Saint Michael Academy.

Alison is graduate of Tufts University with a bachelor’s degree in English litera-ture. She later went on to receive a Bachelor’s degree from the New York School of Interior Design before starting a career in commercial and residential design in New York City.

The Zainos have been instrumental in the continued success of Mount Saint Michael Academy. They have generously supported scholarships, technology improvements and academic programs. Their support allowed The Mount to complete the rollout of a school-wide initiative to provide all students with a Chromebook. The Zainos also helped make the sports medicine facility and the recent library conversion into a modern and communal center for innovative learning a reality.

Aside from her support of Mount Saint Michael Academy, Alison remains involved in many philanthropic activities. She is currently on the board of trustees of The Marymount School in Manhattan where she served as co-chair and honorary chair of two capital cam-paigns. Mrs. Zaino also served on the board of the Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation. The Zainos are currently involved with the Aspen Institute, which seeks to develop ideas on hu-man progress universally, the Friends of Florence Foundation, which is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the cultural and historical integrity of the arts in Florence, Italy, and the Bill Cook Foundation, which seeks to help some of the world’s poorest children get an education.

Alison and Buzz reside in New York City. Their daughter, Isa-bel, is an art teacher living in Italy. Alison is an avid gardener, watercolor painter and animal lover.

L E G E N D S O F T H E M O U N T

ALISON H. ZAINO

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Congratulations from the 4,600 men

and women of the Mediacom family

Rocco B. CommissoFounder and CEO Mediacom Communications

Mount Saint MichaelClass of 19672015 Legends of the Mount Inductee

As a proud alumnus, I salute Mount Saint Michael Academy and the 2018 Legends of the Mount Inductees

Charles J. Casamento 1963 Brian Clark 1976 Br. John G. Herrmann, FMSAngelo Mozilo 1956 Mario Valentini 1969 Alison Zaino

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Congratulations to The Mount and this year’s Legends!

Patsy & Ken Gamble ’58and Family

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Marymount School of New Yorkcongratulates and salutes

Alison Zainofor her enduring commitmentto educating and empowering

our future leaders.

Wishing you all the best fromConcepcion Alvar, Headmistress,

and the entire Marymount community

1026 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10028

212-744-4486 marymountnyc.org

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Congratulations to the 2018 Legends of the Mount Inductees!

Charles J. Casamento, former grade school classmateBrian Clark, former fellow Board MemberBrother John G. Herrmann, FMS Angelo MoziloMario ValentiniAlison Zaino

Special thanks for your dedication and hard work continuing the Mount tradition of excellence.

Myra Burke

Congratulations and Best Wishes to the 2018 Legends of The Mount!

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Congratulations,  

BRIAN  CLARK  Well  deserved!      

     

   

Thanks  for  all    of  your  efforts,    

 Mary  and  Joe  Piscina  ’78    

Congratulations toAll the New Inductees

AsLegends of the Mount

The Mount St. Michael AcademyGolf/Tennis Committee

Raymon Adiletta '77 Michael Borrelli '59 Joseph Brusco '76

James Coleman '76 Peter Corritori '71 Jon DeMatteis '63

Stephen Dougherty '77 John Farrauto '57 Martin Hemsley '80

Joseph Leanza '76 Frank LoBello '80 David Lulgjuraj '11

Joseph Mazzella '67 Thomas McCarthy Michael Pappagallo '77

Michael Smyth '78 Richard Tinger '63 Robert Withers '77

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The  Mount  Saint  Michael  Academy  

Class  of  1971  Congratulates  this  year’s  honorees  as    

Legends  of  The  Mount!    

 Peter  P.  Corritori,  Jr.    James  Honohan    John  Versosky  Frank  Vozza    

The  Mount  Saint  Michael  Academy  

Class  of  1971  Congratulates  this  year’s  honorees  as    

Legends  of  The  Mount!    

 Peter  P.  Corritori,  Jr.    James  Honohan    John  Versosky  Frank  Vozza    

Bill and Susan Whelan

Congratulate BRIAN CLARK '76

and his fellow inductees on the occasion of the

Legends of The Mount gala!

IN LOVING MEMORY OF BERNARD D. MARREN '36

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Congratulations to theMount St. Michael Academy

Class of 2018Legends of the Mount

Special Shout Out To

Brian Clark '76Bro. John Herrmann

I will always cherish theEducation and Life’s Lessons Learned

At the Finest High SchoolIn New York City

Up the Mount!Jim Coleman ‘76

The Class of 1972 are proud Sponsors of a New Interactive Classroom

Congratulations to this Year’s Mount Legends:Charles J. Casamento – Brian Clark – Brother John G. Herrmann, FMS – Angelo Mozilo

Mario Valentini – Alison Zaino

Class of ’72 – Classroom # 23

Ad Astra Per Aspera - through hardship to the stars.

The Class of 1972 are proud Sponsors of a New Interactive Classroom

Congratulations to this Year’s Mount Legends:Charles J. Casamento – Brian Clark – Brother John G. Herrmann, FMS – Angelo Mozilo

Mario Valentini – Alison Zaino

Class of ’72 – Classroom # 23

Ad Astra Per Aspera - through hardship to the stars.

Congratulations to this year’s Mount Legends:

Charles J. Casamento • Brian Clark

Brother John G. Herrmann, FMS

Angelo Mozilo • Mario Valentini • Alison Zaino

The Class of 1972 are proud sponsors of a new interactive classroomClass of ‘72’ – Classroom #23

AD ASTRA PER ASPERA

Through Hardship To The Stars

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Michael  Narcisco  ’84  President,  Dun-­‐Rite    Specialized  Carriers  

and  the    

Mount  Saint  Michael  Academy    Class  of  1984  

 

Congratulate  All  of    The  Mount  Legends  

In  particular,  Mr.  V!  

 Go  Mount  

 

Regina  and  Frank  Pellegrino  ’73  Congratulate  this  year’s    class  of  inductees  as    

Legends  of  The  Mount  

 

In  particular,  congratulations  to    

Br.  John  G.  Herrmann,  FMS  Former  Principal,  Adviser,    Confidant  and  Special  Friend!  

 

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Mario Valentini ’69

Congratulations Grandpa!Thanks for teaching us the importance of

Tradition, Pride, Family & Football!XO

Juliana and Alexander

Congratulations Mario Valentini ’69

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, educator & coach

Tradition & Pride

The Valentini FamilyJoanna Valentini

Jenny & Bryan SymonsJuliana Symons & Alexander Symons

John & Marisa Valentini

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Congratulations to

Brian J. Clark

and his fellow

Legends of the Mount!

Best wishes from your Fordham Law School

classmates and friends!

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 CONGRATULATIONS    

BRIAN  CLARK  2018  LEGEND  OF  THE  MOUNT    

AND  OUR  FATHER,  FATHER-­‐‑IN-­‐‑LAW,  GRANDFATHER  AND  FIANCÉ  

 

LOVE,  CHRIS,  CAITLIN,  TOM  AND  PENNY  

JESSICA  AND  JOE  BRITTANY  KAITLIN  

STEPHANIE  ALI  

AND  KRISTIN

The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York

Proudly Supports

Mount St. Michael Academy

And Congratulates

The 2018 Honorees ________________

Monsignor Kevin Sullivan Executive Director

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Congratulations to a man whose“Heart Knows No Bounds”

BRIAN CLARK

On your induction asa Mount Legend

Jean & Ben Borsellino ’73

Jean & Ben Borsellino ’73Are proud to join

Mount St. Michael Academyin honoring

Br. John G. Herrmann, FMS As a Legend of the Mount

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Congratulations to Mt. St. Michael Academy

and the 2018 Legends of the Mount!

Charles J. Casamento ‘63

Brian Clark ‘76

Brother John G. Hermann, FMS

Angelo Mozilo ‘56

Mario Valentini ‘69

Alison Zaino

Marist Chicago salutes you!

Br. Hank Hammer, FMS Larry Tucker ‘79 President Principal

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MaristChicago

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Congratulations to the new Legends of the Mount!

The  Marist  Brothers  of  the  United  States  Province  

 Congratulate    

BRO.  JOHN  G.  HERRMANN,  FMS  2018  Legend  of  The  Mount      

 

And  extend  warm  congratulations    and  blessings  to  his  fellow  inductees!    

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Congratulations, Brian, on this well-deserved honor.

Your dedication to family and community

is an inspiration.

Thank you for your friendship,

Noel and Leslie

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JOSEPH POWERS ’69 & POLLY JUDSON CONGRATULATE ALL OF THE HONOREES

FOR THE 2018 LEGENDS OF THE MOUNT DINNER!

PARTICULAR WARM WISHES EXTENDED TO

MARIO VALENTINI ’69 A LOYAL CLASSMATE

AND GREAT TEAMMATE.  

 

 

Congratulations,

Brian Clark!

LEGEND OF THE MOUNT

Roy Gerke & Elizabeth McQuillan

 

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Congratulations    LEGENDS  OF  THE  MOUNT!  

 

 

Through  your  work  with  Mount  Saint  Michael  Academy    you  have  demonstrated  an  unwavering  commitment    

to  academic  excellence  and  the  mission  of  the    Marist  Brothers  of  the  Schools.  Thank  you!    

 

Mount  Saint  Michael  Academy    Administration,  Faculty  &  Staff  

Congratulations, Brian, on this well-deserved honor.

Your dedication to family and community is an inspiration.

Thank you for your friendship,

Noel and Leslie Macher

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Congratulations

Mario Valentini ’69

All our best

Tommy and Madeline Murray and family

Congratulations, Brian!

Over the years, you have inspired us to love more, dream more, serve

more and most importantly, assist the less fortunate in our communities.

You are a life legend!

THE VOLPE FAMILY

“yeah, yeah, yeah”

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And all of this year’s Legends of The Mount!

DONALD T. DECARLO, ESQ. ’56

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Karen Dukess and Steve, Joe and Johnny Liesman Congratulate

Brian Clark for the honor of being named a

Legend of the Mount!

Brian is a loving father and charitable member of many communities. We are proud to call him friend and neighbor.

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With our heartfelt congratulations And very best wishes to our dear friend

Brian J. ClarkUpon his election to the Mount St. Michael Legends May our lord continue to bless you and your family

Theresa & Stephen Macri

Congratulations, CHUCK CASAMENTO ’63 and this year’s honorees as Legends of the Mount

A truly deserving group of “Great Legends”

All the best,Rich Tinger ’63 & Linda Domizio

CONGRATULATIONS TO

BRIAN CLARK

A 2018 LEGEND OF THE MOUNT WITH LOVE,

YOUR FANS, THE BURKE FAMILY

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We are proud to support

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Congratulations, Brian!We are so proud of your

dedication to The Mount.

With Love, Your California Cousins | Maureen and John

Congratulations to the 2018 Legends of the Mount Inductees

We especially congratulate:

BR. JOHN G. HERRMANN, FMSFor his commitment to Marist education and dedicated service

to the students of Mount Saint Michael Academy.

Our Best Wishes,

A BROTHERHOOD FOR GOOD

Congratulations!

Brian Clark

D E N N I S & PA U L I N E Y U E LY S

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Congratulations Legends!We are inspired every day by the work

of faculty and staff at Mount St. Michael Academy

Library wall graphic. Design and installation by Di Vision Creative Group

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CongratulationsTO THIS YEAR’SINDUCTEES AS

Legends of the Mount!

Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan D.D. ‘63Bishop of Camden

CONGRATULATIONS TO

Brian Clark '76 AND HIS FELLOW LEGENDS OF THE MOUNT

Joe & Linda Bruzzese

BROTHER JOHN G. HERRMANN, FMSAn Excellent Administrator – An HistorianA Raconteur – A Great Teacher A Most Worthy Honoree…A Good Guy & A True Marist Brother

Bless Him! Richard G. FontanaClass of 1966

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Congratulates Mario Valentini ’69 2018 Legend of The Mount Honoree

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Congratulations to this year’s class of inductees as

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Congratulations Mario Valentini '69!

All our best, Tommy & Madeline Murray

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All Hallows High School

Congratulates

The Legends of The Mount

Honorees

110 years of Catholic Education in the Edmund Rice Tradition

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Well  Deserved    Congratulations  to  

BRIAN  CLARK    

Your  Friend,    Peter  Tamigi  ’81        

Brian Clark,

We are so proud of you and what a

well-deserved award!

Mike and Maureen Considine

 

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Not for school but for life ”

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Gallin Beeler Design Studio Architects would like to congratulate the 2018 Legends of the Mount

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Congratulations to

BRIAN CLARK for 25 Years of

Outstanding Service to

Mount St. Michael Academy!

Margaret & Tucker Watkins

On behalf the New York Athletic Club,

congratulations to all of the

Legends of The Mount!

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2002Br. Patrick Magee, FMS Vincent Promuto ‘56 Howard “Howie” Smith Donald Valentine ‘50 Paul Veteri ‘59

2003Arthur Donovan Jr. ‘43 Br. Mary Florentius, FMS * Br. James Kearney, FMS Mauro Romita ‘57 Richard J. Tricario ‘57

2006Monsignor Terence J. Attridge ‘57 Br. Joseph Damian, FMS Kenneth G. Gamble ‘58Richard Guerin ‘50 Lt. Col. Alfred G. Kull, USA (Ret.) Matthew J Merritt, Jr. ‘50

2009Br. John Bantz, FMS ‘56 Br. Linus Carroll, FMS * Donald T.DeCarlo, Esq. ‘56 John Farrauto ‘57 Frank J. Pellegrino ‘73

2012Millie Bebick Bronx Special Olympics | Carole Allen & Bill WhiteRobert J. Burke ‘60 Patrick J. Hennessy ‘61 Br. Robert LeClerc, FMS William “Zeke” O’Connor ‘44

2015Rocco B. Commisso ‘67 Br. Gerald Doherty, FMS ‘61 Dr. Anthony Maddalo ‘72Most Rev. Bishop Dennis Sullivan ‘63 Joseph Tricario ‘50 Boniface “Buzz” Zaino ‘61

2018Charles J. Casamento ‘63 Brian J. Clark ‘76 Br. John G. Herrmann, FMS Angelo Mozilo ‘56 Mario Valentini ‘69 Alison Zaino

Congratulations to all of the

LEGENDSof the MOUNT

Steve ’76, Toni, & Walter O’Hanlon

Congratulate

BRIAN CLARK, J.D., ’76 Classmate, Friend & Business Associate

And his fellow inductees as

Legends of The Mount

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