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Bishop <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong><br />
Diocesan <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>winter</strong> <strong>2011</strong> <strong>newsletter</strong><br />
The New Man on the Block<br />
The beginning of each school<br />
year fosters a feeling of<br />
hope, excitement and the<br />
opportunity to reconnect<br />
with old friends and meet new ones. This<br />
past September, Bishop <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong><br />
Diocesan <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> welcomed Mr.<br />
Carl Semmler as its new Principal. While<br />
Mr. Semmler grew up in Valley Stream<br />
and attended G.W. Hewlett <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>,<br />
the first day of school at <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong><br />
was like coming home.<br />
Having graduated NYU with a<br />
Bachelors Degree, he pursued a career in<br />
the secular sector, working for Scientific<br />
American and an advertising agency<br />
focusing on the pharmaceutical industry.<br />
Realizing that he was following a path<br />
different from what he thought he<br />
was supposed to be on, he entered the<br />
Seminary of Immaculate Conception in<br />
Huntington as part of his discernment<br />
of a calling to priesthood; while there<br />
he earned a Masters in Theology. After<br />
making the decision to leave the seminary,<br />
Mr. Semmler’s journey took him to<br />
Archbishop Molloy <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> in<br />
Queens to teach religion and theology,<br />
lead the campus ministry program and<br />
assume a number of administrative duties.<br />
It was during this time that he also earned<br />
his P.D. in <strong>School</strong> Administration from<br />
Queens College.<br />
After 11 years in the high school<br />
setting, Mr. Semmler felt compelled to<br />
share his talents with the Diocese of<br />
Brooklyn and assumed the position of<br />
Associate Superintendent, moving from<br />
in front of the classroom to implementing<br />
the educational vision of the Diocese.<br />
His duties included overseeing 22<br />
elementary schools, furthering the<br />
standards for professional development<br />
of the principals, and working closely<br />
with advisory boards to “preserve the<br />
vision” of the Diocese while guiding its<br />
reorganization to achieve efficiencies<br />
across the board. As exciting and<br />
satisfying as this opportunity was, Mr.<br />
Semmler came to miss the day-to-day<br />
interaction with students, parents and<br />
teachers, witnessing first hand the fruits of<br />
his labors. It was in the Summer of 2010<br />
that he filled this void by accepting the<br />
position as Principal of Bishop <strong>McGann</strong>-<br />
<strong>Mercy</strong> Diocesan <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>, replacing<br />
Dr. Steven Cheeseman, who ironically<br />
was leaving his role as Principal to serve as<br />
the Associate Superintendent for <strong>School</strong>s<br />
of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.<br />
Upon arriving at Bishop <strong>McGann</strong>-<br />
<strong>Mercy</strong>, Mr. Semmler was made to<br />
feel right at home. “<strong>Mercy</strong> spirit<br />
was demonstrated and felt at every<br />
opportunity I was given to meet people,<br />
whether it was with the students, faculty,<br />
parents and alumni, and the <strong>Mercy</strong><br />
Advisory Board.” Hitting the ground<br />
running, Mr. Semmler knew that it was<br />
important to build on the momentum<br />
and growth that had taken root as a<br />
result of Dr. Cheeseman’s efforts. Under<br />
Mr. Semmler’s guidance, the <strong>School</strong> is<br />
working towards accreditation from the<br />
Commission for Secondary <strong>School</strong>s of<br />
the prestigious Middle States Association.<br />
This accreditation signifies excellence<br />
in education and adherence to the<br />
standards set forth by the Association.<br />
As part of the accreditation process, the<br />
<strong>School</strong> is required to evaluate itself, a<br />
proactive process which is helping in the<br />
development of a sound, solid curriculum<br />
and giving it a platform for future growth<br />
and advancement. In addition, Mr.<br />
Semmler is also excited about working<br />
with St. John’s University on finding<br />
ways to introduce new curriculum to the<br />
school.<br />
Living in Merrick with his wife and<br />
two children, eleven-month old Thomas<br />
and Sofia, who is almost three, Mr.<br />
Semmler feels blessed to be able to feel<br />
like he is at home, even when he is not.
Traveling Far to Help Those<br />
Close to Their Hearts<br />
Many years ago, Father Michael Rieder, former<br />
chaplain of <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> started a<br />
collaborative project with the Christian Foundation<br />
for the Children and Aging (CFCA), a Catholic lay<br />
organization based in Kansas City, Kansas whose<br />
core values are grounded in the Gospel’s call to serve<br />
the poor. This project entailed the sponsorship of<br />
children in need in developing countries around the<br />
world, primarily El Salvador. Funds raised through sponsorship are used to satisfy<br />
needs of nutrition, education, healthcare, housing and most importantly to provide<br />
the skills necessary for recipients to make their own opportunities and successes<br />
in life. This sponsorship<br />
project blossomed into<br />
something much bigger than<br />
<strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong>’s program of<br />
participants sending money<br />
to young children a world<br />
away.<br />
Two years ago, Fr. Rieder<br />
and Mrs. Michelle Nappi,<br />
<strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> religion<br />
teacher, led a group of students with their CFCA hosts to a small village in El<br />
Salvador where they were able to see first-hand the fruits of their labor. This past<br />
August, the group, which had grown to 17 people, including 10 students, packed<br />
their bags and traveled to Santa Ana, El Salvador. It was there that the students<br />
were able to meet some of the children that<br />
they have helped sponsor, see their day-today<br />
life, explore some of the vibrant culture<br />
and even help build three houses. Also<br />
accompanying the group was Mr. Madama, an<br />
English teacher at <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong>, who was<br />
inspired by those students who had made the<br />
trip the previous year. He approached his local<br />
parish, St. Gerard Majella in Port Jefferson<br />
Station, inviting them to aid in the mission<br />
by taking up special collections at weekend<br />
masses. The money raised through this effort was used to purchase the materials<br />
used in building the houses, as well as supplies for the local school. While there<br />
many “a-ha” moments throughout the trip, Mrs. Nappi summed it up best when<br />
relating that “all the students<br />
thought they could do everything<br />
by themselves. It wasn’t until<br />
they were building the houses and<br />
they realized that if they couldn’t<br />
successfully drive the nails in, they<br />
needed to call for help … that<br />
everyone needs to work together<br />
… a lesson that will be used time<br />
and time again.”<br />
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Success at the<br />
Declamatio!<br />
On November 16, 2010, students of Latin<br />
study from all over Long Island descended<br />
upon Stony Brook University to compete<br />
in the 8th Annual Suffolk Classical Society<br />
Declamatio. The competition involves<br />
memorizing 100 words in Latin from<br />
a literary work and presenting them in<br />
dramatic fashion before a panel of judges<br />
and fellow competitors. Representing Bishop<br />
<strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> were Danielle Allen, Elizabeth<br />
Morgan, and Melissa Wilson on the high<br />
school level (Level II), and Monica Healy<br />
and Allegra Maloney on the junior high level<br />
(Level I). Success abounded for the team,<br />
with Danielle Allen tying for first place with<br />
Riverhead <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> with her declamation<br />
from Virgil’s Aeneid.<br />
Parting is Such<br />
Sweet Sorrow<br />
On January 28, <strong>2011</strong>, an era ended at<br />
Bishop <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> Diocesan <strong>High</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong>. Faculty, staff and former students<br />
came together to say goodbye and offer<br />
best wishes to Srs. Mary Donald and Mary<br />
Philippa, as they prepared to leave the<br />
Convent on campus and move to Sisters<br />
of <strong>Mercy</strong> Convent in Whitestone. Sr. Mary<br />
Donald, who had been living in the Convent<br />
for 43 years, served as an English teacher<br />
at <strong>Mercy</strong>. Sr. Mary Philippa was formerly<br />
Principal at Maria Regina in Seaford and<br />
came to <strong>Mercy</strong> 46 years ago to be an English<br />
teacher as well. Sr. Charitina, who was not<br />
present at the Farewell, had been living in<br />
the Convent for 25 years and served as the<br />
<strong>School</strong>’s librarian.
Tee Time!<br />
On Thursday, September 23, 2010, <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong>’s<br />
Booster Club ran the <strong>School</strong>’s most successful golf<br />
outing to date. Raising more than $40,000 (gross),<br />
the outing was held at Rockhill Golf & Country Club<br />
in Manorville. Players enjoyed a fabulous day of golf,<br />
followed by a delicious lobster dinner. Special thanks<br />
to Event Co-Chairs, Bruce Bradley and Terri Hiemroth.<br />
Rob Terry – Eagle Scout<br />
Congratulations to Robbie Terry,<br />
who achieved the honorable rank<br />
of Eagle Scout in January <strong>2011</strong>. A<br />
senior at <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> and a<br />
member of Boy Scout Troop 58,<br />
Robbie set out in June 2010 to build<br />
an oyster reef in North Sea Harbor<br />
to help stimulate the growth of<br />
one the valuable resources for the<br />
baymen of this region. By the time<br />
the project was completed, Robbie<br />
had raised 500,000 oysters and<br />
250,000 clams, which were released<br />
in the Fall of 2010 in North Sea<br />
Harbor and Shinnecock Bay.<br />
published by<br />
Robin Bay, Assistant Director, Institutional Advancement<br />
Deborah Kneidl, Director Institutional Advancement<br />
Deck the Halls!<br />
The <strong>School</strong> held its Annual Christmas Raffle on December 12th, bringing in more than<br />
300 parents, students, alumni and community members to help support <strong>Mercy</strong>. With<br />
refreshments donated by parents, more than 200 beautiful Chinese auction baskets and<br />
the grand prize raffle, approximately $125,000 (gross) was raised. The day was made<br />
even better when a <strong>Mercy</strong> parent won the $20,000 grand prize!! Monies raised from this<br />
annual event help to subsidize tuition costs. Annually, <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> students benefit<br />
from more than $1 million dollars in tuition assistance.<br />
Peace & Sanctity Abound<br />
This past fall, the school’s chapel was<br />
completely renovated thanks to the<br />
generous support of various donors.<br />
The chapel, adorned with a combination<br />
of old-world and modern religious<br />
artifacts, provides a place for students<br />
and faculty to come together as one<br />
to celebrate the Holy Spirit, and the<br />
opportunity to spend quiet time in<br />
prayer during the school day.<br />
NHS gives to Peconic Bay<br />
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<strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong><br />
Students Face<br />
the Challenge<br />
On November 12, 2010, five members<br />
of the <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> Academic Team<br />
competed on MSG’s “The Challenge”<br />
in Manhattan. “The Challenge” is a<br />
game-show type academic competition,<br />
where schools compete against each<br />
other in sudden-death matches – you<br />
lose and you are out for the season.<br />
This year’s team members, Michael<br />
Stever (Captain), Laura Lynne Duffy,<br />
Stephen Keegan, Kevin Zebroski<br />
and Victoria Tremble (alternate),<br />
accompanied by faculty advisor Dianne<br />
Scanlon, competed against Deer Park<br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>. The Team fared well, but<br />
ultimately was edged out. Let’s look<br />
forward to next year…<br />
This Fall, members of <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> <strong>High</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong>’s National Honor Society presented<br />
Peconic Bay Medical Center with a check for<br />
$1,700, raised by students through various<br />
fundraising activities to support members of<br />
the East End community who have little or no<br />
health insurance and are seeking cancer services.<br />
Presenting the donation to Andrew J. Mitchell,<br />
FACHE, President and CEO of Peconic Bay<br />
Medical Center were graduating seniors (from<br />
left to right), Rocco Pascale, Christina Scandole<br />
and Victoria Tetrault.
ALUMNI<br />
One of the most stressful<br />
questions one faces throughout<br />
the course of his or her lifetime<br />
is “what do I want to be when I<br />
grow up” While we all want to<br />
be doctors, firemen, astronauts,<br />
or the President of the United<br />
States when we are eight, and<br />
we all think we know what we<br />
want to major in college to set us<br />
on the right path, the first time<br />
we seriously ponder this age-old<br />
adage is when we prepare to<br />
graduate from college and enter<br />
the real world. And, many times,<br />
the place where we finally land was not even a consideration when<br />
we started. For Michelle Pirraglia, <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong>’s new Library<br />
Clerk, her journey of exploration has come full circle.<br />
Ms. Pirraglia, a Mastic native, has not strayed far from her<br />
Catholic upbringing. Having attended Our Lady Queen of Apostles<br />
during her formative years, she graduated from Bishop <strong>McGann</strong>-<br />
<strong>Mercy</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> in 1999. After receiving an Associates Degree<br />
in Journalism from Suffolk Community College, she continued her<br />
studies at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, ultimately<br />
graduating with a BA in English in 2004. Being lucky enough to<br />
leverage her summer internship spent copy editing at Suffolk Life<br />
Newspapers into a full-time position, Ms. Pirraglia started as a copy<br />
editor and reporter, and eventually moved her way up to Assistant<br />
Bruce E. Kasold was named Chief Judge<br />
of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans<br />
Claims on August 6, 2010. He had been a<br />
Judge of the Court since his appointment by<br />
President George W. Bush in December 2003.<br />
Kasold was born on April 26, 1951,<br />
in New York City. His father, Edward, was<br />
a city employee who became a U.S. Army<br />
lieutenant colonel, and his mother, Louise,<br />
was a nurse’s assistant. He attended St. John<br />
the Evangelist <strong>School</strong> before graduating from<br />
Bishop <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> Diocesan <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
in New York in 1969, and earning a degree<br />
from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point<br />
in 1973. Between 1973 and 1976, Kasold<br />
served as a platoon leader and training<br />
officer in the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery,<br />
stationed in Texas, Maryland, and Colorado.<br />
Inspired by TV law shows like “Perry<br />
Mason,” Kasold attended the University of<br />
Florida Law <strong>School</strong>, where he was a member<br />
of the Law Review and earned his J.D. in<br />
1979. Between semesters, he worked at<br />
the Fort Rucker, Alabama, Army post as an<br />
assistant defense counsel in 1977, and as an<br />
assistant prosecutor in 1978.<br />
Answering Your Calling<br />
Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims:<br />
Who is Bruce Kasold<br />
The following year, Kasold joined the<br />
Judge Advocate General’s Corps, handling<br />
civil litigation cases until 1994. During that<br />
period, he earned an LL.M. from Georgetown<br />
University Law Center in 1982, and an<br />
LL.M. equivalent from the Judge Advocate<br />
General’s Legal Center and <strong>School</strong> in 1984.<br />
Kasold lived in Augsburg, Germany, from<br />
1984 to 1987, serving as legal counsel to<br />
the VII Corps Artillery Commanding General.<br />
Among his various responsibilities was<br />
counsel or co-counsel in about 50 courtsmartial<br />
cases. In 1987 he joined the Army’s<br />
Office of General Counsel at the Pentagon<br />
as an assistant general counsel. He was<br />
subsequently recruited for a fellowship<br />
on Capitol Hill, splitting his time between<br />
the offices of then-Senator Joe Biden<br />
(D-Delaware) and Senator John Warner<br />
(R-Virginia).<br />
In January 1994, Kasold joined the<br />
Washington, D.C. law firm of Holland &<br />
Knight as a commercial and government<br />
contracts litigation attorney. From November<br />
1995 to December 1998, he worked as<br />
chief counsel for the Senate Committee<br />
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Managing Editor in the newsroom. Beginning to feel disenfranchised<br />
with the politics involved in the field, and as much as she enjoyed<br />
her job, she realized it was just that, a job. She began to feel as if<br />
she was missing something, and began discerning a vocation to the<br />
religious life. After much prayer and careful exploration, she visited<br />
the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist in Ann Arbor<br />
Michigan.<br />
Founded in 1997, this Dominican order has grown from four<br />
sisters to more than 100, with the average age of a sister being 28<br />
and the average age of entry being 21. While their main apostolate is<br />
teaching, what drew Ms. Pirraglia to the order was their genuine joy<br />
in living religious life, which includes community prayer, recreation<br />
and deep devotion to the Eucharist and the Blessed Mother. Ms.<br />
Pirraglia felt right at home and entered the order as a postulant in<br />
August of 2008, eventually becoming a Novice in August of 2009.<br />
Although she still loved aspects of the life and the sisters, after a time<br />
of serious prayer and discernment she came to realize her vocation<br />
lay elsewhere.<br />
Moving back to Long Island proved fortuitous for Ms. Pirraglia.<br />
Still recognizing the importance of a Catholic education, she soon<br />
learned of <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong>’s need for a library clerk. Joining the staff<br />
in August of 2010 has brought her back to where she started and<br />
she couldn’t be more pleased. Helping, working and sharing with<br />
the students (especially her love for the works of authors like J.R.R.<br />
Tolkien) has given her the opportunity to further explore her calling.<br />
When she is not at <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong>, she volunteers at St. John the<br />
Evangelist Youth Ministry in Center Moriches and is a contributing<br />
author for the Patchogue branch of patch.com, an online newspaper.<br />
on Rules and<br />
Administration<br />
and codrafted<br />
the<br />
initial Senate<br />
resolution<br />
for the<br />
impeachment<br />
proceedings against President Bill Clinton.<br />
From 1998 to 2003 Kasold served as<br />
chief counsel to the U.S. Senate’s secretary<br />
and its sergeant at arms. From 2000 until<br />
2004, he served as president of the Capitol<br />
Hill Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.<br />
Beginning in 1989, he also served on the<br />
board of the Pentagon Federal Credit Union,<br />
providing voluntary financial services to<br />
military and civilian personnel and their<br />
families.<br />
Kasold and his wife Patricia have a son,<br />
Adam.<br />
Reprinted with permission from AllGov.<br />
Biedermanon, Danny, “Chief Judge of the United States<br />
Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: Who is Bruce<br />
Kasold,” November 1, 2010, AllGov
Who<br />
are<br />
you<br />
If you are one of these<br />
students or know who they<br />
are, we want to hear from<br />
you. The first person to<br />
identify alumni will receive<br />
special <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> gifts.<br />
Contact the Development &<br />
Alumni office at 631-727-5900<br />
ext 21.<br />
<strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> uses its Facebook<br />
page to find out what is new and<br />
exciting in the lives of our Alumni.<br />
This is what they have to say …<br />
Class of ’65: After a lifetime in banking<br />
and property management, Ed Leis is<br />
retired and living in Waikiki/Honolulu,<br />
Hawaii. In his retirement, he hopes to<br />
revive Hawaiian culture by serving as a<br />
docent at The Hawaii Theatre Center<br />
and Bishop Museum.<br />
Class of ’75: Anne (Doherty) Bialeski<br />
is celebrating 34 years of marriage this<br />
year, as well as her only grandson’s 1st<br />
birthday.<br />
Class of ’81: Maryann (Mysiewicz)<br />
Barry currently works for Marriott<br />
International as a manager in<br />
their claims office in Wakefield,<br />
Massachusetts. On the family front, she<br />
has three boys, the oldest of which is<br />
graduating from high school with hopes<br />
of attending college to study mechanical<br />
engineering.<br />
Class of ’86: Shean Hoffmeister is<br />
now hosting a sports radio show every<br />
Thursday, 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm at www.<br />
iradiousa.com<br />
Class of ’87: Eryq Shivers-Shelton<br />
continued his pursuit of academic<br />
excellence at John Jay College of<br />
Criminal Justice in Manhattan, while<br />
working in security at Radio City, FAO<br />
Schwartz and Tiffany’s. He joined the<br />
NYCPD in ’92 working in Brooklyn<br />
South (71st & 78th precincts) in the<br />
Anti-Crime Unit. After vesting out in<br />
2002, he worked as a bodyguard and<br />
in security supervisory for Vornado<br />
Realty Trust, Securitas Security and<br />
Universal Music Group. He has moved<br />
forward full-time with his musical<br />
and poetry career (started while at<br />
<strong>Mercy</strong>). He currently owns his own<br />
talent management company. He has<br />
a daughter, Brianna Victoria, who is 17<br />
years old.<br />
Class of ’89: Holly (Manning)<br />
Longendyke has been married since<br />
2004, has two children and currently<br />
lives in Kingston, NY.<br />
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ALUMNI<br />
happenings<br />
Class of ’90: Tara (McCabe)<br />
Schwack’s daughter Savannah is<br />
following in Mom’s footsteps as a<br />
freshman at Bishop <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong>.<br />
Katie (Capichana) LePre has three<br />
children, Jacklyn (15), Maria (13)<br />
and David (8). She is currently a dog<br />
groomer at the Feed Bag in Cutchogue.<br />
Class of ’94: Joseph Simeone is an<br />
instructor with the NYPD. Currently<br />
equipped with a Master of Science in<br />
Education, he is planning on going for<br />
his PhD. Joseph is married with three<br />
girls.<br />
Class of ’98: Colin Delaney was<br />
recently promoted to Sergeant in<br />
the NYPD. He and his wife, Kim, a<br />
teacher in NYC, just welcomed their<br />
second son, Ryan Patrick, little brother<br />
to three-year old Colin, Jr.<br />
Gina Griffin has been working with the<br />
NYPD since 2002; she has been with<br />
the Narcotics Division since 2006 and<br />
was promoted to Detective in 2007.<br />
Antoinette Lanza has started her own<br />
company, Bloog, that sells electronic<br />
cigarettes.<br />
Class of ’01: Michael Vigliotta<br />
graduated from St. John’s University<br />
<strong>School</strong> of Law in 2009. He is currently<br />
working at the Law Offices of Thomas<br />
M. Volz (’83), representing school<br />
districts and libraries.<br />
Michelle (Kurz)-Cheslak was married<br />
in 2008 and just had a baby girl,<br />
Grace Marie (1/11/11). She is also<br />
graduating from St. Joseph’s College<br />
this May with an MBA in Healthcare<br />
Administration.<br />
Tracy-Lynn Delaney, LMSW, a<br />
substance abuse counselor, was recently<br />
engaged to Jeremy Goldstein. An April<br />
2012 wedding is planned.<br />
Class of ’03: Anastasia (Hassell)<br />
Loper was married on October 10,<br />
2010 at East Wind in Wading River.<br />
Class of ’06: Ian Davison recently left<br />
his position at Schick Razor Company<br />
and moved across country to accept<br />
a position at Apple Computers in<br />
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ALUMNI<br />
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Cupertino, CA as Supply Base Engineer<br />
in the iPhone division.<br />
Gosia Pawlak graduated from<br />
Barnard-Columbia in 2010 with BA in<br />
Political Science. She is continuing her<br />
studies at the Josef Korbel <strong>School</strong> of<br />
International Studies at the University<br />
of Denver as a first year MA candidate<br />
in International Development. In<br />
addition, she also works for the White<br />
House Project, an organization that<br />
promotes women’s leadership up to<br />
U.S Presidency and conducts nationwide<br />
political trainings for women<br />
interested in politics and social change.<br />
Gosia is looking forward to her sister’s<br />
wedding in Aruba in April and working<br />
in Washington D.C. for the Fall <strong>2011</strong><br />
semester.<br />
Steve Lohmann is in training to<br />
become a pilot for the United States Air<br />
Force.<br />
Steve Hartman is living in Snowmass,<br />
Colorado driving snowcats and<br />
snowmobiles, and snowboarding daily.<br />
Class of ’07: Nicolle Troyano<br />
graduates in May with Health<br />
Science Major with a concentration<br />
in Anesthesia and a dual minor in<br />
Chemistry and Dance. She has been<br />
accepted into a Post-Bac Program for<br />
Anesthesia Technologists, and will be<br />
certified next year.<br />
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Alumni Football Game<br />
On Saturday, November 27th, alumni braved the<br />
cold to play the Annual Alumni Football Game.<br />
With a nice crowd to cheer them on, a good time<br />
was had by all!<br />
STAFF<br />
happenings<br />
Congratulations to Larissa (Piemonte) Froeschl (Science) and Steven Froeschl who were<br />
married on July 24, 2010 at Macari Winery (photo left).<br />
Good Things to Come: Don Smith (Math & Art) became engaged to Stephanie Perdue on<br />
Christmas Eve, 2010. A summer of 2012 wedding is planned.<br />
Welcome to the Family … Stacie (Schmitt)<br />
Stueber (English & Journalism) and her<br />
husband welcomed their 4th child on January<br />
5, <strong>2011</strong>. Ryan Michael Stueber weighed in at<br />
7 lbs. 10 oz. and 20 inches (photo right).<br />
Good Job! Over Christmas break, Carolyn<br />
Taylor (Science) completed TWO marathons<br />
while “vacationing” in Florida.<br />
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<strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> Diocesan <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
annual report<br />
2009- 2010<br />
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MISSION<br />
STATEMENT<br />
<strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong><br />
Diocesan <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Bishop <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>, serving seventh through<br />
twelfth grades, is rooted in the teachings of the Roman Catholic<br />
Church and the traditions of the Sisters of <strong>Mercy</strong>. We aspire<br />
to serve the Lord with gladness by excelling in education and living works of<br />
mercy.<br />
Our school community inspires students to live morally, prayerfully, and<br />
productively. The community models character through fairness and justice. A<br />
spirit of hospitality is cultivated. The responsibility of fulfilling this mission is<br />
shared by the school staff, students, and parents.<br />
Fast Facts<br />
Sponsored by: Diocese of Rockville Centre<br />
Founded by: Sisters of <strong>Mercy</strong><br />
Year Founded: 1956<br />
Campus: 24 Acres<br />
Principal: Mr. Carl A. Semmler<br />
Type: Roman Catholic Diocesan <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>, Grades 7-12<br />
Accreditations: National <strong>School</strong> of Excellence-United States Department of Education, NYS Board of Regents<br />
Enrollment: 515<br />
2010 Graduation Rate: 100%<br />
2010 Graduates Pursuing a Post-Secondary Education: 99%<br />
College Scholarship Awards to the Class of 2010: $7.6 million<br />
Principal Advisory Board<br />
Emanuel Arturi, Knowledge Group Inc<br />
Patricia Blake, Esq.<br />
Bruce Bradley, Suffolk County National Bank<br />
Dr. Steven Cheeseman ’89, Associate Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s, Diocese of Rockville Centre<br />
Sr. Christi Ferarra, <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> HS<br />
Deborah Kneidl, <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> HS<br />
Christine Lennon, <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> HS<br />
Shawn Leonard ’85, Shawn Leonard Architects<br />
Joseph Macedonio ’87, LI Quarry<br />
Kevin O’Connor, Bridgehampton National Bank<br />
Robert Terry ’77, Terry Contracting<br />
Christine Troyano, Suffolk County National Bank<br />
Carl A. Semmler, Principal, <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> HS<br />
Dr. Joanne O’Brien, Molloy College<br />
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Carl A. Semmler, Principal<br />
1225 Ostrander Avenue • Riverhead, NY 11901 • 631-727-5900<br />
Dear <strong>Mercy</strong> Alumni, Parents and Friends,<br />
As we stand half way through my first year as Principal at Bishop <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong><br />
Diocesan <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>, I am pleased to state that the school is alive and thriving.<br />
As always, <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> is committed to promoting academic excellence, Gospel<br />
values and Catholic traditions. In a culture that consistently challenges these<br />
concepts, I am thrilled to report that <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> students continue to achieve<br />
excellence – spiritually, socially and academically.<br />
The school’s success is built upon the commitment of many. Students and their<br />
families along with the faculty and staff make <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> such a remarkable<br />
place. Each individual involved is dedicated to the mission of providing a Catholic<br />
education. Financially, the <strong>School</strong> has been successful in raising funds through<br />
personal gifts, events and grant-seeking activities. Alumni and other benefactors<br />
are such an inspiration to us in our daily activities. I am confident that the support<br />
we receive from our community will continue in response to the integral role we<br />
play in building a bright future for our students and the Catholic Church.<br />
In closing, I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as Principal of Bishop<br />
<strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> Diocesan <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>, humbled by past accomplishments, and<br />
looking forward to a prosperous future.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Carl A. Semmler<br />
Principal<br />
ACCREDITED BY BOARD OF REGENTS- THE STATE OF NEW YORK<br />
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Financial Summary<br />
In order for <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> to provide an excellent educational program that is affordable,<br />
charitable support for vital needs such as the Annual Fund, scholarships and financial<br />
assistance are essential to achieving our goals. While approximately 70% of revenue is derived<br />
from tuition and fees, generosity from friends, families and alumni helps <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> keep<br />
pace with rising costs, equipment and facility improvements which are essential to maintaining<br />
a quality Catholic education.<br />
Revenue<br />
2009-2010 <strong>School</strong> Year<br />
Tuition & Fees...................................................... $3,552,557<br />
Donation & Gifts...................................................... $774,810<br />
Ancillary Services.................................................... $393,751<br />
Other Income.......................................................... $745,407<br />
State Aid – Mandated Services ............................. $257,820<br />
Total Revenue...................................................... $5,724,345<br />
Expenses<br />
Instructional Expenses....................................... $3,307,226<br />
Administrative Expenses..................................... $1,176,406<br />
Ancillary Services................................................... $733,685<br />
Operations, Maintenance, & Depreciation......... $1,014,872<br />
Total Expenses.................................................... $6,232,189<br />
Diocese of Rockville Centre Operating Subsidy.. $550,000<br />
Diocese of Rockville Centre Mortgage Subsidy... $362,222<br />
Revenue<br />
Expenses<br />
Administrative<br />
Expenses<br />
19%<br />
State Aid -<br />
Mandated<br />
Services,<br />
Tuition<br />
& Fees<br />
66%<br />
Other<br />
Income<br />
13%<br />
Donations<br />
& Gifts*<br />
14%<br />
Ancillary<br />
Services<br />
7%<br />
Instructional<br />
Expenses<br />
53%<br />
Ancillary<br />
Services<br />
12%<br />
Operations<br />
Maintenance<br />
Depreciation<br />
16%<br />
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Annual Appeal - 1/1/10 - 12/31/10<br />
Adams, William<br />
Aguila, Serena<br />
Airport Racetrack & Allied Workers<br />
Alaimo, Eva<br />
Alexander, Marja Cynthia ‘70<br />
Alfero, Karen ‘70<br />
Allen, Evelyn<br />
Allen, Patricia ‘70<br />
Allocca, Patrick<br />
Alpert, Alan ‘70<br />
Andrejack, Joseph & Suzanne ‘71 & ‘74<br />
Angelone, Joseph<br />
Annette Eaderesto, LLC ‘75<br />
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar<br />
Arthur Edwards Pool & Spa Centre<br />
Arturi, Emanuel & Marie<br />
Augustyn, Paul<br />
Baiting Hollow Country Club<br />
Bajadek, John<br />
Baker, Lewie<br />
Barth’s Pharmacy<br />
Bartol, Genevieve<br />
Bartonik, Alexandra<br />
Beattie, Christopher ‘79<br />
Bellington, Rosita ‘79<br />
Bender, Charles & Deborah<br />
Bennett, Gerald<br />
Binger, Nancy ‘70<br />
Bingham, Patricia ‘77<br />
Biondi, Domenic<br />
Bittner, Maureen ‘87<br />
Blake, Patricia<br />
Bofill, Patricia ‘70<br />
Bourke, Thomas<br />
Bracken, Robert<br />
Bradley, Bruce & Kathleen<br />
Brady, Veronica ‘70<br />
Brand, Robert<br />
Brennan, Paul ‘71<br />
Briermere Farms<br />
Brothers Of St. John Of God<br />
Buchanan, Georgianne ‘78<br />
Burket, Ruth<br />
Byrne, Barbara ‘69<br />
Caceres, Marguerite<br />
Callahan, John & Michelle<br />
Cardinale, Philip<br />
Carnesecca, Enes<br />
Carr, Thomas ‘72<br />
Carrick, James & Margaret ‘76<br />
Cascio, Michael ‘01<br />
Casey, Patricia ‘70<br />
Cestare, Nicholas<br />
Chadwick, Rev. Lawrence ‘66<br />
Chandler, Gloria ‘65<br />
Charitina, Sr. Mary<br />
Cherry Creek Golf Links<br />
Chodkowski, Paul<br />
Cichanowicz, Edna ‘70<br />
Clark, Wayne ‘70<br />
Combined Life Insurance<br />
Constantopoulous, Guy ‘70<br />
Conway, Marie<br />
Thank You Donors!<br />
Thank you to the many talented parents, alumni and community members who volunteer their<br />
time and services. Their participation enriches our school in many ways throughout the year. By<br />
organizing or participating in the various events or rolling up their sleeves to paint the building or<br />
being tour guides, <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> would not be the wonderful school that it is without their support.<br />
Costello, Patricia ‘66<br />
Creighton, James<br />
Crohan, Patricia<br />
Dahm, Paul<br />
Darrow, Catherine ‘78<br />
Davidson, Matthew<br />
Deduck, Mary Ellen<br />
DeGraff, Dennis<br />
Dertinger, Thomas D<br />
Devery, Robert ‘68<br />
Dineen, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel<br />
Dobrie, John<br />
Dolan, Kathleen ‘70<br />
Donnelly, Robert<br />
Donnelly, Sr., Donald<br />
Doroski, Alexander & Priscilla ‘66<br />
Downes, Dennielle ‘96<br />
Drago, Michael<br />
Drew, James<br />
Drozd, Stanley ‘70<br />
Duffy, James & Mary Ellen<br />
Dunn, Charlotte ‘70<br />
E. Marianne Ritz<br />
Eagle Asphalt Inc.<br />
East End Sign Design<br />
Eastern Suffolk Cardiology<br />
Ellwood, Kevin & Dorothy Schnell ‘81<br />
Faivre, Jim<br />
Farley, Mary Ann<br />
Father Michael Rieder St. Therese Of Lisieux Church<br />
Favichia, Clarissa<br />
Ferrer, Jeanne<br />
Fico, Alfred<br />
Finalborgo, Vincent ‘70<br />
Fischer, Jeannette<br />
Flattery, Maureen ‘76<br />
Flick, Celeste ‘86<br />
Ford, Donald & Marie<br />
Fusco, Francis<br />
Gadzinski, Anthony<br />
Galvin Bros. Inc.<br />
Gannon, Robert & Gina ‘78<br />
Garcia, Gilvey<br />
Gatz, William ‘80<br />
German, Mrs. Mary<br />
Gil, Richard ‘70<br />
Gillies, Miriam<br />
Giorgio’s Restaurant & Catering<br />
Glinski, Clement<br />
Golden, John<br />
Golembeski, Stanley<br />
Goodale, Russell & Cathy ‘72<br />
Gordon, Judith<br />
Gorman, Ann ‘62<br />
Grabts<br />
Grace Foundation Matching Grants Program<br />
Grattan, Jr., Joseph<br />
Grattan, Kathy ‘70<br />
Graystone Graphics<br />
Grefig, James ‘61<br />
Gregory, Maureen<br />
Guerrieri, Edward<br />
Gunther, Theresa<br />
Hanna, Kathleen & Timothy ‘81<br />
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Harden, Donna ‘70<br />
Harold K. Wheeler<br />
Hartmann, Michael ‘70<br />
Henning, Deborah<br />
Henson, Juanita<br />
Hess, Frederick & Theresa<br />
Hofer, Francis ‘70<br />
Hoffman, Patrick<br />
Hoffman, Peter & Eileen ‘61<br />
Hoffman, Phillip ‘69<br />
Hoffmann, John ‘70<br />
Honigman, Denis & Maureen<br />
Houston, Robert<br />
Hudson City Savings Bank<br />
Huggins, Allen ‘70<br />
Hughes, Claire ‘89<br />
Hurley, Joseph ‘64<br />
Iannone, Frances ‘98<br />
IBM<br />
Immaculate Conception<br />
ING<br />
Irish Coffee Pub<br />
Island International<br />
Jasmin, Micheline<br />
Johnson, Ronald<br />
Jordan, Eugene<br />
JP Morgan Chase<br />
Jurgielewicz, Janet ‘79<br />
Jurgielewicz, Joseph/Rita Murphy ‘76<br />
Kaczmarek, Ed & Patricia ‘70<br />
Kaiser Maintenance<br />
Kane, John & Agnes<br />
Katz, Stuart<br />
Kelley, Jeanne<br />
Kelly, Barbara<br />
Kelly, Laura<br />
Kelly, M.D., John<br />
Khazaneh, Heather ‘84<br />
Kneidl, Debbie<br />
Knights Of Columbus Father<br />
William J. Crowley Council<br />
Koller, Kevin ‘80<br />
Korzanieski, Pat<br />
Krauza, Matthew<br />
Kukla, Thomas ‘70<br />
Kukura, Joseph & Donna<br />
Lamplighter Wines & Liquors Inc.<br />
Larry’s Lighthouse Marina, Inc.<br />
Lawler, Kevin & Carey<br />
Layman, Chase<br />
Lech, Rose<br />
Lee-Sarro, Lisa<br />
Leiss, Katherine ‘74<br />
Leonard, Frank & Robin<br />
Lighthouse Marine Supply<br />
Lindsay, Eugene<br />
Lisoski, Kathleen<br />
Loddengaard, David ‘70<br />
Loesch, Peter ‘87<br />
Lokaj, Colleen ‘70<br />
Long Island Gutter Protection Systems Inc.<br />
Luce, George<br />
Lukachinski, Gary & Jennifer<br />
Lutz, Robert & Virginia
Lynch, Terence & Loretta ‘73<br />
Lynch, Timothy<br />
Maas, Carolyn<br />
Mac Dougall, Cheryl & Jim<br />
Macchia, Nick & Rita<br />
Mach, Peggy<br />
Mageras, James<br />
Magill, Alfred<br />
Maier, Kenneth<br />
Malcuit, Louise<br />
Mallah, Joel & Yvette<br />
Malloy, Gerard ‘70<br />
Maneri, Joseph<br />
Mansell, Patrick ‘64<br />
Mara, Lynn ‘78<br />
Marano, John & Kathy<br />
Marrin, Carol ‘66<br />
Marrin, James ‘61<br />
Martha Clara Vineyards,LLC<br />
Martinez, Emil & Gloria<br />
Maximum Perf. Physical Therapy<br />
McCarthy, Sfcc, Pat<br />
McCormick, Eileen ‘84<br />
McDowell, John & Patricia<br />
McGowan, Dorothy ‘70<br />
McNally, Patrick<br />
Medler, Aquin ‘83<br />
Medler, Raymond & Rosita ‘80<br />
Mekonnen, Zenna<br />
Mellina, Robert<br />
Merker, Michael & Lisa Ann<br />
Mickaliger, Laura ‘00<br />
Mickaliger, Michael ‘70<br />
Micucci, Regina<br />
Mirando, Denise ‘70<br />
Modell’s<br />
Modern Snack Bar<br />
Moran, Richard<br />
Mother Cabrini Knights Of Columbus<br />
Mucci, Kenneth<br />
Murphy, Paul & Rita<br />
Napoli, Barbara<br />
Nappi, Michele & Carl<br />
Natale, Lauren ‘93<br />
Nawrocki Smith LLP<br />
Nelsen, Arthur & Laura ‘85<br />
Nicols, Colleen A<br />
Nine, Nan C.<br />
O’Brien, Dr. Joanne<br />
O’Connor, Richard<br />
Omahony, Jason<br />
Onorato, Judith<br />
Our Lady of Poland Church,<br />
Father Stanislaus Kondeja<br />
Out East Family Fun, Mr. & Mrs Meier<br />
Oxenreider, William<br />
Parlato, Anthony<br />
Pastore, MD, Suzanne ‘87<br />
Patterson, Elaine<br />
Pauls, Nancy ‘61<br />
Pendergast, Chris ‘66<br />
Pepe, Valerie<br />
Pergiovanni, Mary ‘70<br />
Peter, William ‘64<br />
Pidgeon, Madonna<br />
Poulakis, Steven & Sharon ‘70 & ‘72<br />
Rabito, Joseph<br />
Rainbow<br />
Regan, Joan ‘77<br />
Regatta Central, LLC<br />
Reilly, Judith<br />
Reynolds, Gerard & Dianne<br />
Reynolds, Robert<br />
Rico Memorial Foundation, LTD, Marie Maag<br />
Riddle, Judith Ann ‘70<br />
Riley, Ann ‘70<br />
Rilke, George<br />
Riverhead Lions Club<br />
Riverhead Motors<br />
Rock Hill Country Club<br />
Roslak, Thomas<br />
Sacred Heart R.C. Church<br />
Sanford, Linda ‘70<br />
Santacroce, Jr., Thomas & Helen ‘78<br />
Scavone, Anthony & Kathleen<br />
Schaefer, Anne<br />
Schaefer, Jacqueline<br />
Scheiber, Adam<br />
Schlaerth, M. D., Katherine ‘60<br />
Schroeder, Margaret ‘69<br />
Semerjian, George<br />
Semmler, Carl A.<br />
Senatore, Neil<br />
Shaw, Robert ‘70<br />
Shelton, Robert & Loriann<br />
Simone, Christine ‘70<br />
Sinnickson, Loretta ‘69<br />
Sister Margaret R. Cullen, Sisters Of <strong>Mercy</strong><br />
Sisters Of <strong>Mercy</strong> Of The Americas,<br />
Sister Theresa Agliardi<br />
Sisters of <strong>Mercy</strong>, Sr. Mary Waters<br />
Smith, Dennis & Christine ‘69<br />
Smith, James ‘67<br />
Smith, Richard & Maureen<br />
Snyder, Charles<br />
Spiegel, Diana ‘65<br />
Spielmann, Gerhard & Eleanor<br />
Spratta, Robert<br />
Stark Homes, Inc.<br />
Stark, Agnes<br />
Stark, J. Douglas & Diane<br />
Stark, Tracy<br />
State Utilities, Mr. Raymond Young<br />
Stevenson, Roy<br />
Stoller, Joan<br />
Straub, John & Margaret<br />
Stueber, Stacie ‘92<br />
Suffolk County National Bank<br />
Suffolk County Police Department<br />
Columbia Association, Inc<br />
Sujecki, Brenda ‘76<br />
Sullivan Electric<br />
Sweeney, Janet ‘80<br />
TADS<br />
Terry, James ‘80<br />
Terry, Robert & Marsha ‘77<br />
Testa, Mark ‘85<br />
Tortorelli, Denise<br />
Trench, Rev. Msgr. Ed<br />
Trick, Dietmar & Vera<br />
Trovitch, Michael & Kristin<br />
Tuohy, Eileen ‘80<br />
Tuthill, Howard & Elizabeth<br />
Twomey, Mary ‘70<br />
Uzo, Nancy ‘79<br />
Vaccari, Mr. & Mrs., Lawrence<br />
Venable, Kathleen<br />
Verderese, Paul ‘68<br />
Vernon, Dympna ‘01<br />
Village Lawn And Landscaping<br />
Wcela, Rev. Msgr. Emil<br />
Webster, Brenda<br />
We’ll Floor U<br />
Wesnofske, Raymond & Lynn<br />
Wettlin, Dianna<br />
Wetzel, Andrew & Aida ‘70<br />
White, Margaret<br />
Willmott, David & Patricia<br />
Wittmeier, Patricia & John ‘74<br />
Wittreich, Charles ‘80<br />
Wood, Matthew ‘93<br />
Woods, Daryl<br />
Workers United Federal Credit Union<br />
Zaino, Judith<br />
Zanetti, Nancy<br />
Zaweski, Mark & Emilie ‘76<br />
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Zilnicki, Benjamin ‘05<br />
Zoumas, Ioannia<br />
Zuccarelli, John<br />
Grants - 1/1/10 - 12/31/10<br />
Dreams R’ Us Foundation<br />
Longwood Central <strong>School</strong> District<br />
RTS Family Foundation<br />
Sisters of <strong>Mercy</strong> of the Americas, Sister Anne V. Joh<br />
Special Event Donors - 1/1/10 - 12/31/10<br />
Albanese & Company, CPA’s, PC<br />
Alken Industries, Inc.<br />
American Mortgage Group, Inc<br />
Anderson, Karl<br />
Annette Eaderesto, LLC ‘75<br />
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar<br />
Arpaia, Carmine<br />
Arthur Edwards Pool & Spa Centre<br />
Arturi, Emanuel & Marie<br />
Bartonik, Alexandra<br />
Bartonik, Ann<br />
Bedson, Constance<br />
Bellington, Rosita ‘79<br />
Bender, Charles & Deborah<br />
Bennett & Read<br />
Bill Lyon’s Equipment Sales, Inc.<br />
Blake, Patricia<br />
Blanco, Miguel & Michelle<br />
Blomberg, Thomas<br />
Bockino, Mr. & Mrs., John<br />
Bofill, Patricia ‘70<br />
<strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> Booster<br />
Boothe, James<br />
Bosch, Paul<br />
Bradley, Bruce & Kathleen<br />
Brennan, Paul ‘71<br />
Bridgehampton National Bank<br />
Brown, Stephen<br />
Browning, Legislator Kate<br />
Bryan, Wayne<br />
Burbano, Galo<br />
C.M. Richey Electrical Contractors, Inc.<br />
Camillery, Abbey<br />
Cappiello & Cappiello CPA’s<br />
Carnesecca, Enes<br />
Carr, III, Ambrose<br />
Caruso, Adele<br />
Cestare, Nicholas<br />
Chadwick, Rev. Lawrence<br />
Champion Metal & Glass, Inc.<br />
Conway, Marie<br />
Coppola, Michele<br />
Craftsman Storefronts & Glass<br />
Cullen & Danowski, LLP<br />
Dahm, Paul<br />
D’Amico & Associates, PLLC<br />
Danowski, Larry<br />
De Petris Liquor Store, Inc.<br />
DeLea, Grayce<br />
Derby, Thomas ‘66<br />
Derek K. Miller Enterprises, Inc.<br />
Derenze, James & Patricia<br />
Devivo, John<br />
Diesing, Jay & Jeanne<br />
Dilandro, Jeffrey & Helen<br />
Dorman, Michael & Marion<br />
Doroski, Alexander/Priscilla ‘66<br />
Doroski, Jeffrey ‘92<br />
Dream Windows & Interiors<br />
Duva, Dr. Joseph<br />
East Coast Adjustment, LLC.<br />
East End Insurance<br />
East End Sign Design<br />
Eastco Building Services<br />
Eastern Suffolk Cardiology<br />
Elizabeth Hanlon Agency Inc.
Emerald Island Supply Company<br />
Esseks, Hefter & Angel, LLP<br />
Failla, Brian ‘98<br />
Farrell Fritz, P.C.<br />
Ferrera, Christi<br />
Field, Lisa ‘87<br />
Finish Line Technology<br />
Flood, Jane<br />
Flushing Savings Bank<br />
Flynn & O’Hara Uniforms, Inc<br />
Foxwood Village<br />
Fuller Lowenberg & Associates CPA’S, P.C.<br />
Gallagher, John & Patricia<br />
Gamble, Phil<br />
Giorgio’s Restaurant & Catering<br />
Goodale, Russell & Cathy ‘72<br />
Gray, Robert<br />
Grealish, Peter<br />
Greene, Janessa<br />
Griffing Hardware<br />
Gunder, Edward<br />
Hague, William & Elisabeth<br />
Hammond Saladino, Elaine<br />
Hartmann, Steven<br />
Hawkins, Robert<br />
Heffernan, John<br />
Heimroth, Frank & Theresa<br />
Hometown Taxi<br />
Hudson City Savings Bank<br />
Hughes, Brian V.<br />
Hulse, Michelle & William<br />
Immaculate Conception Church, Msgr. Joseph Mirro<br />
Inter Science Research Associates, Richard Warren<br />
Island International<br />
Izzo, Peter & Sheila<br />
J. Tortorella Swimming Pools, Inc.<br />
Jackson, Mary<br />
Jasmin, Micheline<br />
Jim’s Cornerstone Driving <strong>School</strong>, Inc.<br />
Johnson, Christian<br />
Jones Enterprises<br />
Julie Crowley Real Estate Broker<br />
Kappenberg, Byran & Tracy ‘92<br />
Kenstar Construction Corp.<br />
Kneidl, Debbie<br />
Konner Development Corp.<br />
Krupinski, Bernard ‘66<br />
Kukura, Joseph & Donna<br />
L.L.L. Industries, Inc.<br />
Lamb & Barnosky, LLP<br />
Lennon, Christine<br />
Leonard, Shawn & Patricia ‘85<br />
Lesiewicz, Chris<br />
Lighthouse Security, Inc.<br />
Llewellyn, Maryann<br />
Lochrie, James<br />
Long Island Carpentry, LLC<br />
Every effort has been made to accurately record gifts and donations. In the event of an omission or error, we apologize and ask you to contact the Development Office.<br />
Thank you for your support <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> <strong>High</strong> Annual Fund <strong>2011</strong>: Goal $900,000<br />
Yes, I would like to support the <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> Annual Fund with the following contribution:<br />
o $20 o $50 o $75 o $100 o $500 o Other $__________________________<br />
Please allocate my gift as:<br />
o Area of greatest need o Athletics o Making A Difference scholarships/financial aide<br />
o Campus beautification o Other__________________________<br />
Name:________________________________________________________________________<br />
Address:______________________________________________________________________<br />
Phone:__________________________________ Email:________________________________<br />
o Please find my $___________________check enclosed, payable to <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>.<br />
o Payment by Credit Card: o Visa o MC o Am Ex o Discover 3-Digit Security Code:_____<br />
Account No.:__________________________________ Exp.:____/____<br />
Lydel Brookhaven Asphalt Corp.<br />
Macedonio, James/Elizabeth ‘86<br />
Macedonio, Joseph ‘87<br />
Mahoney Associates, Inc<br />
Maier, Kim<br />
Malvese Equipment Co.<br />
Manzoni, Ray<br />
Marano Pollina, Marisa<br />
Marano, John & Kathy<br />
Marianaro, Jody<br />
Marrin, James ‘61<br />
McCormick, Maria & John<br />
Medler, Dr. Raymond & Rosita<br />
Mercuri, Joseph<br />
Meyer, Meyer, & Keneally, Esqs.,LLp<br />
Mickaliger, Karen<br />
Miller, Steve<br />
Miron, Larry<br />
Modern Snack Bar<br />
Morris, Erin<br />
Most Holy Trinity Church<br />
Murphy, James<br />
Nappi, Michele & Carl<br />
Navarra, Christopher & Lisa<br />
Nawrocki Smith LLP<br />
Nickerson, Paula<br />
North Fork Express<br />
O’Brien, Dr. Joanne<br />
Ocean Electric<br />
O’Neill, Mary<br />
Otis Ford<br />
Out East Family Fun, Mr. & Mrs Meier<br />
Paez, Michael<br />
Pandolfi, Philip<br />
Paton, Jaclyn<br />
Paulos, David<br />
Pendergast, Chris ‘66<br />
Philippa, Sr. Mary<br />
Pine Barrens Printing<br />
Pirraglia Contracting, Thomas Pirraglia<br />
Pirro, Thomas<br />
Pixels, Al Madlinger<br />
Prestige Equipment Corporation<br />
Prudential Dougals Elliman, Vincent Horcasitas<br />
Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate<br />
Prudential Financial<br />
Ratsey, Mr. & Mrs., Colin<br />
Regini, Jr, George<br />
Revco Electrical Supply Inc.<br />
Rhodes, Nancy & Larry ‘87<br />
Riley Family Foundation, Jim Riley<br />
Rishe, Marc ‘03<br />
Riverhead Building Supply<br />
Riverhead Rotary Club<br />
Rutyna Jaffe, Victoria<br />
Sabel & Oplinger, CPA, PC<br />
Sacred Heart R.C. Church<br />
Name as it appears on card:________________________ Signature:__________________________________<br />
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Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church<br />
Saf-T-Swim<br />
Sanitation, Riverhead<br />
Sarafin, Greg & Marian<br />
Satterley, Lawrence<br />
Scanlon, Giovanna<br />
Schlosberg, Michael & Melissa<br />
Sciara, Claudio & Camille<br />
SeaBest, Inc.<br />
Seeger, William<br />
Semmler, Carl<br />
Sister Consuela Fox<br />
Sohre, Anna Marie & Brian<br />
South Shore Outdoors<br />
Splish Splash<br />
St. Agnes Parish<br />
St. John The Evangelist RC Church<br />
St. Joseph The Worker Church<br />
St. Jude Church<br />
St. Rosalie’s Church<br />
State Farm Agency<br />
State Utilities, Mr. Raymond Young<br />
Stein, Tammy<br />
Steinhauer, David & Cheryl<br />
Stelle, Frederick<br />
Strippoli, Joseph & Maryann<br />
Suffolk County COBA<br />
Suffolk County National Bank<br />
Sullivan Electric<br />
Tarulli, Michael & Maureen<br />
Tellus Abstract, Inc.<br />
Terchunian, Dean<br />
Terry Contracting<br />
Terry, Robert & Marsha ‘77<br />
Thurber Lumber Company<br />
Toman, Robert<br />
Tortorella, John<br />
Trick, Dietmar & Vera<br />
Tritech Communications, Inc.<br />
Troyano, Christine<br />
Twin Pane Insulated Glass Co, Inc.<br />
Vaccari, Mr. & Mrs., Lawrence<br />
Valdini, Elizabeth<br />
Vignau, Victor<br />
Wald, Krista<br />
We’ll Floor U<br />
White, William<br />
Willmott, David & Patricia<br />
Wittmeier, Patricia & John ‘74<br />
Woodhull, George & Barbara Stark<br />
Wrigley, Kenneth & Trudie ‘86<br />
Young, Steven & Maya<br />
Young, Thomas<br />
Zaweski, Mark & Emilie<br />
Zuniga, Ronald<br />
Many employers provide a corporate matching gift which<br />
may double or triple a donor’s contribution to <strong>McGann</strong>-<br />
<strong>Mercy</strong>. This is an effective way to increase the amount of<br />
your gift without any additional cost to you. Many organizations<br />
match the contributions of spouses and retirees, too.<br />
Contact your human resources department to find out if<br />
your company participates in a matching gift program and<br />
to get the necessary documents.<br />
All gifts to <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong>’s Annual Fund are taxdeductible<br />
to the full extent of the law. For more information<br />
on the Annual Fund or other Giving Programs<br />
at <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> contact the Development Office at<br />
631-727-5900 ext. 34.<br />
Please send your donation to: Bishop <strong>McGann</strong>-<br />
<strong>Mercy</strong> Diocesan <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>, Development Office,<br />
1225 Ostrander Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
Remembering <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong><br />
Annual Fund<br />
Gifts to the Annual Fund are an important part of the school’s development. While tuition only<br />
covers 70% of the costs, donations through the annual fund offset this deficit and help to defray<br />
the costs of needed renovations and secure the growth of the school.<br />
Matching Gifts<br />
Donors employed by companies with matching gift programs can double or triple their<br />
contributions by designating <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> as the recipient of matching funds.<br />
Bequests<br />
After providing for your loved ones, you may wish to consider making a bequest to <strong>McGann</strong>-<br />
<strong>Mercy</strong> in your Will. Through careful planning you can protect your family and contribute to the<br />
financial security of the school.<br />
Tributes<br />
Donors can further the educational opportunities at <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> by honoring or<br />
memorializing a special person or event.<br />
Gifts in Action<br />
<strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> transforms lives …. This is just one reason why you may want to consider a<br />
gift to <strong>Mercy</strong>’s various scholarship funds. Gifts fuel the mission of pursuing excellence in<br />
education in an environment that is filled with Christian values and Catholic traditions. Whether<br />
you choose to support an existing scholarship program or create a new one, providing the<br />
opportunity for a Catholic education for a child is a lifetime gift, while creating a lasting legacy.<br />
Alumni, parents and community members give to <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> for many reasons and in many<br />
ways. Several <strong>Mercy</strong> Alums and/or families have selected to participate in the financial aid<br />
scholarship program by creating a memorial or family scholarship. The decision to take part in<br />
a scholarship fund is very personal and reflects your interests and priorities. Below is a listing<br />
of the scholarship funds recently established:<br />
The Charles A. Raab Memorial Fund<br />
The “15 for 70” Memorial Fund<br />
The Eaderesto Family Fund<br />
The John McDowell Jr. Memorial Fund<br />
The Richard Spanburgh Memorial Fund<br />
Betty Sweat Memorial Fund<br />
For more information on how to make a gift to<br />
<strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> please call the Development Office at<br />
631-727-5900ext. 34.<br />
<strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> Diocesan <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
1225 Ostrander Avenue<br />
Riverhead, NY 11901<br />
631.727.5900 ext.13<br />
or visit www.mcgann-mercy.org<br />
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Two Bishop <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Students Receive Suffolk Zone<br />
Physical Education Award<br />
Kayleigh Macchirole and Rocco Pascale, both seniors at Bishop <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> Diocesan <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> in Riverhead,<br />
received the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance – Suffolk Zone Award on<br />
December 1, 2010, at a ceremony held at the Hyatt Regency Long Island Wind Watch Golf Club in Hauppauge.<br />
Criteria for this prestigious award includes demonstrated achievement in academics and physical education, outstanding<br />
character, school-wide leadership and serving as a role model for “living a healthy lifestyle” inside the school as well as in the<br />
community.<br />
It’s a<br />
Three-peat<br />
for Girls’<br />
Tennis<br />
For the third year in a row, Coach<br />
Mike Clauberg and Coach Dave Lessard<br />
led the varsity girls’ tennis team to the league<br />
crown and an undefeated season. That makes<br />
an impressive six (6) straight winning seasons<br />
and a forty-one (41) league match winning<br />
streak for the Lady Monarchs. The<br />
2010 team also became one of the<br />
Elite Eight of Suffolk County.<br />
Congratulations,<br />
ladies!<br />
Fall <strong>Mercy</strong><br />
Athletes Make<br />
the Grade<br />
Varsity teams in New York State who earn a composite<br />
GPA of 90.0% or better are awarded the New York State<br />
Scholar/Athlete Team Award. Congratulations to ALL of<br />
our fall varsity teams for earning this honor:<br />
Varsity Football................................... 93.342%<br />
Varsity Golf ........................................ 90.744%<br />
Varsity Boys’ Soccer........................... 93.872%<br />
Varsity Girls’ Soccer........................... 93.571%<br />
Varsity Girls’ Tennis............................ 95.125%<br />
Varsity Girls’ Volleyball...................... 95.660%<br />
Outstanding<br />
Sportsmanship<br />
The 2010 fall sportsmanship rankings are out, and Bishop <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong><br />
<strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>’s opponents clearly view the Monarchs as exhibiting fairness, ethics,<br />
respect, and a sense of fellowship in victory and in defeat. Our fall teams finished<br />
5 of 59 in the County, and 2 of 15 in the Conference. First place honors went to<br />
the following teams: JV Golf, JV Boys’ Soccer, Jr. <strong>High</strong> Boys’ Soccer, JV Girls’<br />
Soccer, JV Girls’ Volleyball, and Varsity Girls’ Volleyball.<br />
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Summer enrichment program<br />
<strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong>!<br />
Six fun-filled weeks of Enrichment and Athletic Programs<br />
are being offered to students, ages 8-12, who live on the<br />
east end of Long Island.<br />
Great Job!<br />
This January, Riverhead Rotary<br />
selected three Bishop <strong>McGann</strong>-<br />
<strong>Mercy</strong> Diocesan <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> seniors<br />
to receive Student of the Month<br />
Awards in recognition of their<br />
outstanding academic achievement<br />
and community service. Pictured<br />
(l-r) are: Riverhead Rotarian Robert<br />
Stromski, award recipients Priscilla<br />
Cerdas, Erika Smith and Zachary<br />
Burbano and <strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong><br />
Principal, Carl Semmler.<br />
June 27 - August 5<br />
from 9 am - 12 pm<br />
Enrichment Programs include<br />
(but not limited to):<br />
• Whodunit –<br />
The Science of Crime Scenes Camp<br />
• Civil War & Adventure Camp<br />
• Harry Potter Camp<br />
• Lil’ Chefs Cooking Camp<br />
Athletic Programs include:<br />
• Soccer<br />
• Baseball<br />
• Lacrosse • Basketball<br />
For a complete list of programs and information on<br />
registration, call 631-727-5900, ext. 34.<br />
Save the Date<br />
April 14th - 16th<br />
<strong>McGann</strong>-<strong>Mercy</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>’s<br />
Theatre Company will present<br />
Bye Bye<br />
Birdie<br />
<strong>Mercy</strong> Development Office<br />
1225 Ostrander Avenue<br />
Riverhead, NY 11901<br />
631-727-5900 ext. 35<br />
Non-Profit Org.<br />
US Postage<br />
PAID<br />
Permit #7<br />
Riverhead, NY<br />
11901<br />
We look forward to<br />
seeing you there!<br />
For more information, call<br />
631.727.5900, ext. 34.