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monarch<br />

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 />

(continued from page 5)<br />

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.

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