NEWS RELEASE - St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School1170 Montauk Highway, West Islip, New York 11795-4959Phone: 631.587.8000 Fax 631.587.8996Principal: Ms. Nan DohertyPhone: 631.587.8000 Ext. 112For Immediate Release:October 10, 2012Press ReleaseBethpage Resident Appointed Director of Institutional Advancement atSt. John the Baptist Diocesan High SchoolWEST ISLIP, NY – St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School is proud to announce the appointment of Mr.Robert Crossan as the Director of Institutional Advancement. Ms. Nan Doherty, Principal, expressed that "I amconfident that Mr. Crossan will be a perfect fit here at SJB. His experience as Chairman of the Board ofAdvisors and as a parent of an alumnus, has enabled him to understand the culture of our school since his sonwas a freshman in 2005.”The Bethpage resident is currently the CFO, Director, and Partner at Jersey Partners Inc. Previously, he wasCFO at GFI Group Inc. and Assistant Controller at Riviera Inc. prior to that. Earlier in his career, he was a StaffAccountant at the Diocese of Rockville Centre.Rob became a Certified Public Accountant in 1991. He received a Master’s in Business Administration fromthe University of Nevada in 1991 and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Adelphi University in 1988.“I am truly excited to assume the position of Director of Institutional Advancement at St. John’s,” said Rob.“The school is positioned extremely well to reach new heights. I look forward to working with the entire schoolcommunity in continuing to advance this wonderful institution forward.”

Photo Link:http://www.stjohnthebaptistdhs.net/www/drvcny_stjohnthebaptistdhs/site/hosting/Press%20Releases/RC.jpg# # #About St. John the Baptist Diocesan High SchoolAbout St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School: 1,700 students attend St. John the Baptist DHS, a college preparatory Catholic High School located on the southshore in West Islip. As part of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, St. John’s offers a value-centered education that recognizes the unique talents and abilities of eachchild, while fostering a school environment that challenges students to reach their true potential. Open since 1966, St. John’s offers a rigorous curriculum andextensive activity and athletic programs. Students have the opportunity to take numerous Advanced Placement classes and 99% of St. John’s graduates continue on tohigher education. For Mission Statement and additional information: http://www.stjohnsdhs.org/Contact: Mrs. Cortes631.587.8000