2010 Annual - Preston High School
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2010 Annual - Preston High School
ANNUAL REPORT 2009-2010 Preston High School A Leader in Catholic Education Founded in 1947 Mission, Vision & History Mission Preston High School, located in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx, New York, is an all-girls Catholic college preparatory high school founded for young women by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion. The mission of PHS is to empower young women as they discover their own potential and value through a broad and challenging education, active participation in community and a commitment to Christian service, so that they may become compassionate leaders for a change in the world. What’s Inside Principal & President’s Letters . . 1 Financial Summary . . . . . . . . . . 2 2009-2010 at a Glance . . . . . . . . 3 Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Alumnae News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 PHS Parent Association . . . . . . . 7 Vision Today’s Legacy, Tomorrow’s Promise . . . . . . . . . . 8 Our vision is to change the world around us through compassion. Tree of Recognition Donors . . . . 9 History Preston High School was founded in 1947 and was originally housed in the Ash-Havemeyer-Huntington mansion. The facilities were expanded in 1960 to accommodate its growing population and diversified offerings, and improvements and additions are continually made to insure that PHS offers an innovative learning environment. Nestled on the banks of the East River between the Whitestone Bridge and the Throgs Neck Bridge in the Bronx, New York, the original structure anchors the school grounds and provides a beautiful reminder of PHS’s history. Class Participation . . . . . . . . . . 10 Fund for Preston High School Donors . . . . . . . . . 11 Scholarships & Tuition Assistance, Planned Giving, In-Kind Donations . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Today’s Legacy, Tomorrow’s Promise Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Tributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ways to Give . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Leadership Team . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Above: PHS Chemistry and Physics teacher, Elizabeth Armes, with students On the cover: Honors Biology, Kristina Osipenko ‘13, Chanel Rios ‘12, Aileen Sanchez ‘12 2009 – 2010 PHS Annual Report Credits Mary Ahl, Volunteer Associate Mario Arenas, Photographer Mary-Kate Boland, Advancement Associate Claudia Carthaus, Advancement Director Jo-Ann Corsillo ‘76, Finance Director Margaret Ahl Damo ’77, Advancement Associate Jane Grendell, Principal Printed by Tremont Offset, Inc. Message from the Principal Message from the President of the Board of Trustees It is a pleasure to present you with Preston High School’s Fiscal Year 2009 – 2010 Annual Report. This publication is an opportunity to recognize members of PHS community who donate their gifts of time, talent, and dollars, to the school each year. It is with the generous support of our Partners in Mission that our mission to empower young women is advanced. In presenting the Fiscal Year 2009 – 2010 Annual Report of Preston High School, I want to first thank our alumnae, friends, families and benefactors for their faithful support. As a result of the continued support from the PHS community, I am happy to report that PHS remains a financially and academically strong institution with a bright future. The ongoing development of our students in their intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth is a testament not only to their effort and determination, but also to the dedication of their families and teachers. We’re proud that our girls continue to gain acceptance to prestigious colleges and to earn significant scholarship awards. They continue to impress us with their breadth of interests as evidenced by the many diverse after-school activities in which they participate. And once again we are deeply touched by the many different ways they demonstrate their deep compassion through service to others. Looking back on PHS’s accomplishments during the past year, I am struck by the fact that they exemplify the commitment to our mission to empower young women through a broad and challenging education, active participation in community and a commitment to Christian service. PHS students continue to achieve numerous academic and community service accomplishments and go on to attend some of the most prestigious colleges in the country; our recruitment efforts draw hundreds of hopeful students to apply to PHS; and we look forward to the science laboratory renovation during the summer of 2011. Thanks to the generous support of our benefactors, we continue to strengthen our academic program the better to prepare our students for the challenges of college and career in the 21st century. We have invested in significant improvements to our aging physical plant, culminating in the creation of a suite of modernized and technologically advanced science labs, work on which should be completed this summer. Again, thanks to our benefactors we have increased the amount of financial aid we are able to offer our families adversely affected by the prolonged economic downturn. The Board of Trustees was proud to welcome three new members this year. They include: Elizabeth Anne Asaro ’68, Chairperson of the Social Studies Department at Alexander Hamilton High School; Andrea Donkor, ESQ, ’99, General Council Office, Compliance & Ethics, Manager, American Express; and Mary Hussey Piscina ’80, Community Outreach Volunteer and former Special Education Teacher. We remain committed to providing an education rooted in Catholic values that provide a strong moral compass in this ever-changing world. We’re excited by the positive changes that your support has enabled and by the passionate enthusiasm with which PHS students face their future. We remain determined to meet the challenges of our current economic climate with creativity and resolve. And we’re very thankful that you are willing to work with us in partnership for the benefit of the PHS community. As we look forward to the future stewardship of PHS you should know that it will be focused on meeting the challenges of our struggling economy with flexibility and creativity. As our families make sacrifices to pay tuition we thank you for your generous support and your contributions to future appeals. We are thankful for your continued support without which PHS would not be able to be such a valued leader in Catholic education in the Bronx. Sincerely, Sincerely, Michael J. Daly President, PHS Board of Trustees Jane Grendell Principal, PHS PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 1 Financial Summary Preston High School has been recognized by the following organization: Preston High School Statement of Activities September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010 REVENUE & SUPPORT Unrestricted Revenue Tuition & Fees Less scholarships and tuition assistance $4,443,154 636,428 Temporarily Permanently Restricted Restricted $ $ - Valued Partner Total - $4,443,154 636,428 3,806,726 - - 3,806,726 138,037 300,575 - - 138,037 300,575 4,245,338 - - 4,245,338 228,831 74,808 62,100 326,029 375,729 32,973 4,830 (326,029) - 604,560 32,973 79,638 62,100 - 691,768 87,503 - 779,271 4,937,106 87,503 - 5,024,609 3,740,961 329,836 1,290,044 204,326 - - 3,740,961 329,836 1,290,044 204,326 Total Expenses 5,565,167 - - 5,565,167 Change in Net Assets (628,061) 87,503 - (540,558) 1,211,480 1,032,761 90,000 2,334,241 $ 583,419 $1,120,264 90,000 $1,793,683 Tuition and Fees, Net Bookstore sales New York State Mandated Service Total Revenue Support Contributions and other support Special events, net of expenses Investment income (loss) In-kind services In-kind rent Net assets released from restrictions Total Support Total Revenue and Support “A student at PHS is never alone. We each have an entire community that is always there beside us.” - Alyssa Capreglicone ‘09 EXPENSES Instruction Operation and maintenance Administration Fundraising NET ASSETS Beginning of year End of Year $ “PHS inspired me to work hard at my academics, to take challenging honors courses, and to break out of my comfort zone. I went from being timid and laid back to being an ambitious leader.” - Carolyn Damo ‘08 GAP Actual costs per PHS student in 2009 – 2010 Tuition and Fees per PHS student in 2009 – 2010 Difference or Gap: $ 9,585 7,575 $ 2,010 Note: The GAP is the difference between the per pupil cost of operating Preston High School and the actual amount paid for a student’s tuition and fees. Were it not for addtional sources of funding, tuition would have been $2,010 more for each student. Audited Financial Statements for the Fiscal Year ended August 31, 2010. Prepared by O’Connor Davies Munns & Dobbins, llp, Certified Public Accountants PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 2 2009-2010 at a Glance PHS Community Mourns Loss of Dr. Morton The Preston High School community is deeply saddened by the passing of our esteemed colleague and beloved friend, Peg F. Morton, D. Min., who passed away suddenly at her home on July 31, 2010. More than 1,000 visitors came to pay their respects at her wake. Dr. Morton taught Religion at PHS for more than two decades. The response to her passing by the PHS community, as well as that of the Bronx community and beyond, was a testament to her life. Dr. Morton opened the minds of thousands of students, offered inspirational Peg F. Morton, D. Min. theological reflections, led the community in song and was a true supporter of the mission of compassion. The Preston Scholars Program The Preston Scholars Program, or PSP, was introduced in the 2009-2010 academic year and now includes 26 sophomores and juniors. The program was designed to enable and encourage highly motivated students to take advantage of the several Advanced Placement courses offered and to complete challenging, self-designed Christian Service projects. On September 18, 2010 the United Nations Department of Public Information PSP participants with director, Jennifer held the twelfth student observance of Connolly (top left), at International Day of the International Day of Peace under Peace Student Observance the theme “Disarm Now for a Better World.” More than 1,000 students and teachers traveled to United Nations Headquarters, where they were addressed by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and General Assembly President Ali Abdussalam Treki. PHS joined in this day of peace as 13 young women, all sophomores and participants in the Preston Scholars Program, made the trip into Manhattan with their program director and PHS History teacher, Jennifer Connolly. Relaunch of PHS Website In the spring of 2010 there was an extensive redesign of the PHS website. Jane Grendell, Principal, spearheaded the project and noted the improvements to the online site have many benefits. Now visitors to the PHS website (www. prestonhs.org) will find welcoming visuals and updated content about alumnae activities, student life, academics, and admissions. In addition, online visitors are able to access a calendar of school wide events, link to teacher websites, make a secure gift online, and join our PHS Facebook community. PHS Fast Facts • Established in 1947 by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, as an independent, collegepreparatory school • PHS is accredited by the Middle States Association’s Commission on Secondary Schools through April 2016 Student Body • Current Enrollment: 569 girls in grades 9-12 • Number of Faculty: 46; 3 administrators; 6 Religious Sisters on staff • Teacher to Student Ratio: 1:13 • Average Class Size: 24 • Number of Counselors: 4 • Faculty with Advanced Degrees: 61% Excellence in Academics • Honors, Advanced Placement Courses • Block Schedule • 100% of PHS graduates attend college • The Class of 2010 acquired over $10 million in college scholarships Athletics • Six varsity sports including volleyball, soccer, step team, basketball, cheerleading, and softball • Member of CHSAA Facilities • Located in a residential neighborhood on the East River, between the Throgs Neck and Whitestone Bridges, in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx Clubs and Organizations • More than 40 student clubs and organizations The website was updated with the help of Mario Arenas of Arenas Designs Technology • Smartboards or LCD projector in 90% of classrooms • New video production laboratory (S.M.E.B. Center) PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 3 Student Life Academic Panthers School Traditions Preston High School is committed to the liberal education of young women. Its program of studies is provided within a nurturing environment where every student is respected for her individual dignity and encouraged to pursue her growth as woman and scholar. PHS strives to create an environment that nourishes valueoriented learning in order to promote community, service and active citizenship. At PHS, students learn not only through their coursework, but also through various activities and projects, that they have an obligation to reach out to others in need. IBM Women in Science & Engineering Day Our rigorous college preparatory program includes: • Regents, Honors and Advanced Placement classes • English, Fine & Technical Arts, Mathematics, Science, Computer Technology, Languages Other Than English (LOTE) and History • Some upper-level classes offer college credit through Pace University or St. John University’s College Advantage program. • Our highly regarded Computer Program offers required and elective courses that range from introductory to advanced levels and includes web design, graphic design, programming, and even computer-assisted musical composition. • We offer an accelerated math program for students who have excelled in Algebra during 8th grade. • Admission to the Preston Scholars Program is available to highly qualified sophomores and juniors. • Seniors are required to complete a year-long, mentored interdisciplinary Independent Study Project in order to graduate. PHS continues to be grateful to IBM for their annual “Women in Science and Engineering Day” for freshmen. This year they presented a workshop on “The Sweet Science of Chocolate & Rain Forest Walkway,” followed by a presentation that gave students a sense of the vast array of career opportunities available in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The Day concludes with an informal “meet and greet” in the school library to which students from Grades 9-12 with a strong interest in pursuing STEMrelated careers are invited. Students in Web Design class PHS students experimenting in the Rainforest Canopy Walkway Challenge during the IBM presentation. Music in Our Schools Athletic Panthers At PHS, our students have high expectations for themselves in and out of the classroom. These high expectations of personal performance, dedication to self and school are very apparent in out athletic program. We have many sports teams and clubs available to our students including the following: Panther Teams • • • • • • • • • Soccer (Varsity) Volleyball (JV, Varsity) Basketball (JV, Varsity) Cheerleading (Competition Team, Game Team) Step Team (Varsity) Softball (JV, Varsity) Swimming Club Tennis Club Ultimate Frisbee Club The 2009 JV Volleyball team, coached by Marge McEvoy and assisted by PHS’s Varsity coach, Heebong Choi, earned first place in the Bronx-Westchester Division of the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) for the third year in a row. In the past few years, the instrumental program at PHS has nearly tripled in size. There has also been the development of new choirs and events focusing on the musical talents of our students. The National Association for Music Education has officially designated March as “Music in Our Schools Month.” In celebration of the occasion, Joanna Fusco, PHS Music teacher, organized a Music in Our Schools performance. Donated instruments were used during the celebration. The evening culminated in a variety of performances from student-choreographed dance routines, singing duets and trios to performances by the Wind Ensemble, Step Team, Gospel Choir and newly formed A Cappella Choir. The evening was a huge success! PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 4 Student Life Spiritual Panthers Panther Pride Religious Studies PHS Student Named Sprint Youth Community Champion All students are enrolled in Religion courses. Activities coordinated with religious studies include communal prayer, liturgies, celebrations of major Church feasts, retreats for all classes, and Christian service. The service program is an opportunity to apply the teachings of the Gospel and the Church to real-life situations. Service projects include service to their families at home for Freshmen, service at school for Sophomores, and service in church or civic communities for Juniors, and service as an extension of their co-curricular activities for Seniors. As part of the total school program, these activities require the participation of all students and the cooperation of parents. Emmaus Retreat Program Beginning in the early 1970’s, Emmaus is a Catholic retreat program that is open to PHS Juniors and Seniors of all faiths. It provides its participants the opportunity to reconnect with what matters and share their faith journeys in a loving community. Under the guidance of our Campus Minister and experienced faculty members, students spend two days and two nights at the Retreat Center on the RDC’s Good Counsel campus in White Plains. Each retreat is all about discovery. Students realize how God is truly active in their lives, how special and unique each student is to others, and how those around them need their unique talents and gifts. Through the Emmaus experience, participants build valuable relationships through friendship, encouragement, prayer and their personal connection to God. To date, over 300 alumnae have been a part of Emmaus. Emmaus participants with Retreat banner 2010 Graduates The tradition of PHS graduates going on to higher learning continues. Of the 136 PHS 2010 graduating class: • 63% have collectively earned over $10 million in college scholarships. • 136 earned NY State Regents Diplomas. • 33 earned the honor of Advanced Designation and • 7 others earned the title of Advanced Designation with Honors. PHS Student Selected to Serve as Page in Washington, DC PHS student, Stephanie Henry, spent a semester in Washington, D.C. where she served as a page for Congressman Crowley and attended House Page school with 64 other students from all over the world. Stephanie Henry ’11 Three PHS Students Honored by National Merit Scholarship Corporation Graduates of the Class of 2010 at Commencement Exercises PHS Graduates are accepted to a wide range of colleges and universities, including some of the most selective schools in the nation. Alumnae consistently report back that they feel “well prepared” to handle the academic demands of their college curricula. • The Sprint Community Champions Program recognizes one adult and one high-school student who have made positive impacts on the people and organizations in the New York City community. PHS Stephanie student, Stephanie Natelli, Natelli ’11 was named the Sprint Youth Community Champion of the state of New York and will have a $2,500 grant donated in her name to a qualified non-profit organization of her choice. Natelli was honored for her genuine acts of kindness and selflessness. Some of the colleges and universities our students will be attending include Boston University, George Washington University, Pace University, Fordham University, FIT, NYU, and many of the SUNY schools. Please visit our website at www.prestonhs.org/student-life/co-curricular for full descriptions and pictures of our clubs and societies. Three PHS students, Irene Martinez, Tyler Pietri and Maronel Irene Martinez ‘10, Stewart, Maronel Stewart ‘10, and Tyler Pietri ‘10 were honored as a part of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation based on their exemplary performance on the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Martinez has been named a Commended Student in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program. PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 5 Alumnae News Alumnae Reunion 2010 In Memoriam Over 200 alumnae and former faculty came from near and far to converge at Preston High School on March 27 for the 2010 Alumnae Reunion. The event celebrated graduates from the classes of 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005. Alumnae first joined in a liturgical celebration with Reverend Paul Ruwe of St. Benedict’s Church. Afterwards, additional alumnae joined the celebration with a formal welcome ceremony led by Jane Grendell, principal, and Peggy Sobier ’63, director of advancement, who updated alumnae on life at PHS in 2010. Please remember our alumnae who passed away over this past year. We continue to keep the departed members of our PHS Community and their families in our prayers. The 2010 Alumnae Service Award was presented to Zandra Coles-Lightbourne ’65. This generous lady is always ready, willing and able to do whatever she can to help the school and truly exemplifies the PHS spirit. Class of 1953 Ann Murphy Bucciferio Class of 1952 Margaret Wukich Class of 1956 Sr. Patricia Graham, RDC Class of 1957 Theresa Morea Mancini Class of 1958 Margaret Hickey Class of 1961 Joanne O’Reilly Jackson Members of the class of 1960 celebrate their 50th reunion anniversary Bob and Dorothy Sparaci Ferguson at the 1960 Senior Prom (left) and at Dorothy’s 50th Reunion in 2010 (right) after 48 years of marriage Sobier, PHS Advancement Director, Retires Peggy Sobier never strayed far from Preston High School after her graduation in 1963. After teaching French for much of her life, along with raising her three beautiful children, Sobier entered the world of fundraising while working at the Old Westbury School of the Holy Child and later at Hi-Hello Child Care Center. Peggy Hearn’63 Sobier According to Sr. Lucille Coldrick, RDC, PHS principal from 1991-2008, “Along with her professional talents and experience, Peggy brought an extraordinary loyalty to PHS. Whole-heartedly invested in advancing the mission of her alma mater, regardless of the challenges it presented, she never swerved from her generous commitment to the best interests of our young women. Class of 1969 Jane McGee Class of 1970 Suzanne Bigone Timper Class of 1974 Anne Keegan Class of 1975 Laura Panattieri Dougherty Class of 1977 Joanne (Joannie) Duffy Collins Class of 2007 Artemis Makas Peggy’s decision to retire affords her the opportunity to spend more time with her husband Ray, also retired, and more freedom to visit her grandchildren in California. Sobier vows to remain connected to PHS. College Alumnae Breakfast On January 8, 2010 PHS hosted their Annual College Alumnae Brunch to celebrate graduates from the Classes of ‘09, ‘08, ‘07, and ‘06. Over 200 young women gathered in PHS’s gym on January 9th to reconnect with former classmates and to share their post-graduation experiences with PHS’s current senior class. Young Alumnae at the 2010 College Alumnae Brunch Statue of Mother Mary on PHS grounds PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 6 Preston High School Parent Association The PHS Parent Association plays a vital role at PHS, serving as a forum for parents, a catalyst for social gatherings, and a fundraising arm of the school. Attendance at PA meetings and support of sponsored events, presence at parent meetings conducted by the administration, ongoing communication with teachers and administrators, support of the school in pursuit of its mission, and enforcement of its policies and regulations are some ways that collaboration is mutually effective. We are extremely grateful to all of our parents for supporting the PA. Thank you to our 2009-2010 Parent Association members for their continued efforts to ensure the success of PA events. PA members & Advancement Office staff at the PHS 2010 Golf Classic 2009-2010 Parent Association Events Event Income Expenses Revenue Freshman Family Picnic $610 $1,645 -$1,035 Preston Idol $4,985 $1,170 $3,815 Father/Daughter Pop Hop $4,945 $2,955 $1,990 Flea Market $9,175 $2,195 $6,980 Mother/Daughter Luncheon $12,750 $11,625 $1,125 Golf Classic $40,590 $20,290 $20,300 Total Parent Association Events Revenue $33,175 Officers and Council Members Officers Chairperson Cristina Fragale (P ‘10 & ‘13) Vice-Chairperson Helen McMahon (P ‘10) Secretary Maria Prezioso (P ‘10) John Shanley (P ‘13) Members Sonia Casado-Cruz (P ‘11) Jean Connolly-Shanley (P ‘13) Mayolly DeLeon (P ‘12) Amaze Gilot (P ‘10) Kathy Jankowski (P ‘13) Tina Lombardo (P’11) Rosina Mandile (P’13) Vinny Mandile (P ‘13) Ireneo Martinez (P’10) Tom McMahon (P’10) Dawn Melillo (P’11) Keith Munroe (P’10) Mariella Nardi (P ‘13) Helen Nieves (P’12) Louis Prezioso (P’10) Parent Association Coordinator Mary Kate Boland 2nd Annual PHS Golf Classic On May 7, golfers gathered at Pelham/Split Rock Golf Course for the Second Annual Preston High School Golf Classic sponsored by Westchester Bank. PHS parent, Tom McMahon, was the chairperson of this event for the second year in a row and he was enthusiastic about the support from the community. Golfers enjoyed a hot buffet breakfast before teeing off at 8am with a modified shotgun start on the grounds of Pelham Golf Course at Pelham/Split Rock, which is run by American Golf Corporation. McMahon and his committee set up a number of specialty holes for golfers including a $50k hole-in-one. The day commenced with a cocktail reception and an awards luncheon at the pavilion where there were raffles and a live and silent auction. The PHS Parent Patricia Scheidemann Flood ’53, Geri Association is pleased to report that the Harty Giannini ’74, Cathy Corbett P’09 Golf Classic raised over $20,000. & ’11, Kathy Gibney Gallagher ’79 and Andrea O’Hagen “There are not enough words for me to describe my experience at Preston High School. My wish is that all girls could have this experience. My daughter is a name, not a number. She attends school in a safe and beautiful environnent which provides academic excellence and a program that promotes vision, voice and values. I am certain that when she graduates next year that she is fully prepared academically, and socially and morally ready for the next chapter in her life.” - Dawn Melillo, mother of Tiffany ‘10 & PA Council member PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 7 Today’s Legacy, Tomorrow’s Promise The Campaign for Preston High School Thank you to all who have contributed to the Today’s Legacy, Tomorrow’s Promise campaign since its launch in 2007. As of August 31, 2010 PHS completed Phase 1 of its capital renovation project, which raised approximately $1,230,000, mostly from individual donors. Your support helped us to raise the much needed capital funds to renovate our facilities and create state-of-the art science laboratories. In the summer of 2011, PHS will complete the creation of a science suite adjacent to our current computer labs that will consist of a total of 4 laboratories. This will involve the renovation of our current Biology and Chemistry labs and the conversion of current classroom and office spaces into additional labs. These rooms will have not only new furniture, lab equipment and technology, but their design will facilitate up-to-date pedagogical practices. These rooms will be equipped with new safety equipment, energy-efficient windows and air conditioning. In addition, we will install a new roof on the main building which will result in further energy cost savings and a more comfortable year-round environment. Celebrating the Legacy On October 15, 2009 PHS held a gala celebration in honor of our donors to the Today’s Legacy, Tomorrow’s Promise Campaign. Fr. Michael Sullivan, Deacon John Murphy, and Deacon Anthony Cassaneto blessed our Tree of Recognition in the main lobby and asked God to bless the donors whose contributions during the first five years of our campaign have allowed us to move forward with our plans to modernize our facilities. Three Sisters of the Divine Compassion, Sr. Mary Lucille Bridgetts, Sr. Loretta Carey (in memoriam), and Sr. Mary Carmella Stapleton received the Monsignor Preston Award for Educational Excellence and Dedicated Service to Preston High School. In celebration of Anna Randazzo’s life and thankful for her generous and nurturing spirit, PHS presented its first Sr. Loretta Carey Award for Compassionate Service and Fostering Peace and Justice in the Bronx Community to Anna’s granddaughter, Melody Benedetto Morrico ’74. Randazzo, matriarch of the Marina del Rey, passed away suddenly on September 20, 2009. Atiana Munroe, Jessica Murphy, Father Michael Sullivan, Deacon John Murphy, and Deacon Anthony Cassaneto The Mary Caroline Dannat Starr Award for dedicated service to the Alumnae singing the alma mater at the gala Preston Community was presented to a grand couple of Industry and Innovation and a dedicated alumna, Noreen Donovan ’78 and Peter Thomas Roth. PHS was pleased to recognize the following Honorees at the October 2009 Celebration: Sisters of Divine Compassion Sr. Mary Lucille Bridgetts, RDC Sr. Loretta Carey, RDC (in memoriam) Sr. Mary Carmella Stapleton, RDC Honorees Sr. Mary Carmella Stapleton, RDC and Sr. Mary Lucille Bridgetts, RDC Bronx Community Leader Anna Randazzo, Matriarch, Marina del Rey (in memoriam) Melody Benedetto Morrico ’74, granddaughter of Honoree, the late Anna Randazzo, with Jane Grendell, principal Alumna Peter Thomas and Noreen Donovan ’ 78 Roth Noreen Donovan Roth ‘78 and Peter Thomas Roth, with their sons, Ryan and Brendan, and Noreen’s parents, Joe & Dorothy Donovan PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 8 Tree of Recognition Donors PHS is proud to once again thank the following contributors who gave to the Tree of Recognition appeal from 2007-2010. Large Stones Copper Leaves Sean & Karen Glynn Corrigan ‘77 in honor of Sr. Lucille Coldrick and all the RDCs who have served PHS Sr. Jane Keegan, RDC ‘54 in memory of Mary Ellen & Frank Keegan Marjorie Harvey Lopez ‘51 in memory of Irene Misiewicz Harvey James N. & Ann Kane Richards ‘55 Ken & Annalea Canzoniero Ricci ‘62 Jay & Theresa Hill Sheehy ‘75 Iris Ambert in honor of Alyssa Garcia ‘04 Susan Dana Anczarki ‘61 In loving memory of our dear cousin Theresa Hafner Anderson from Carol, Tony & Sally, Arthur & Pat Wagner & family Jude & Elizabeth Armes in honor of Sr. Lucille, Sr. Laura, Sr. MaryEllen & all RDCs Suzanne Brennan Baranowski ‘66 Joan Wezel Becker ‘67 Patricia Ricco Bieniewicz ‘65 in memory of Pat & Rose Ricco Sr. Mary Charlotte Brennan, RDC ‘55 in memory of Thomas & Julia Brennan Elaine Brennan Lillian Tocci Candreva ‘56 in memory of Frank & Rose Tocci Tara Walsh Cassidy ‘79 Georgia Cestaro ‘56 Rita Ciolli ‘70 The Class of 1952 in memory of deceased classmates The Class of 1956 The Class of 1958 The Class of 1961 The Class of 1963 The Class of 1975 in loving memory of Laura Panattieri Dougherty ‘75 The Class of 1977 in memory of Valerie Quinn March ‘77 Sr. Lucille Coldrick, RDC Cathy Viale Colletti ‘79 Angela Cappucci Coleman ‘66 David & Sheila Concepcion Johanna Ambrose Connors ‘58 Eileen Early Costigan ‘82 Emma & Paula Desel Rosemary DiLonardo ‘64 in memory of Marco & Mary DiLonardo Catherine Donohue Kenneth B. Golden in honor of my loving wife, Donna Marciano Golden ‘79, on the occasion of our 20th Anniversary Arlene Probst Harding ‘51 David & Mary Schuck Hoxeng ‘73 in memory of Dorothy & Martin Schuck Sr. Ellen Catherine Jackson, RDC Stephen B. Kaufman, ESQ Thomas & Barbara Burger Keith ‘78 The Kertelits Memorial Fund in memory of Janet Galvin Kertelits ‘62 Maureen Maguire Larkin ‘62 Natalia Lee Soy ‘94 Natardia Lee Soy ‘95 Diane Cerasoli Lock ‘67 Patrice Glynn Lordi ‘81 Frank & Kathy Granger Martinucci ‘67 The Haussmann Family in gratitude to the RDCs Peggy McCaffrey ‘59 Marge McEvoy The James E. McQuade Family Annmarie Foley McShea ‘63 Marie Milillo Family & Friends “Let Your Light Shine” Marguerite Mondello Foster ‘58 in memory of Bernadette Mondello Muscio ‘56 Henry Morey $25,000 and up Small Stones $10,000 to $24,999 Elizabeth Asaro ‘68 Barbara Laino Bonetti ‘59 Joseph & Margaret Ahl Damo ‘77 Elizabeth DeCristofaro ‘70 in memory of Victor DeCristofaro Joan Fitzgerald ‘57 Carol Martin Groccia ‘60 The Keegan Family: Patrick, Marion, Anne Marie ‘74, Patricia ‘75, Jeanne Marie ‘77 & Eileen ‘79 Ellen McDonough ‘55 in memory of Catherine McDonough Howley ‘59 David & Linda Jackson Miller ‘61 Martin F. Nester, Jr. in loving memory of my wife, Loretta McCue Nester ‘53 Joseph & Mary Hussey Piscina ‘80 2009 PHS Parent Association via Golf Classic Preston Center of Compassion in loving memory of Regina Warner Peter & Noreen Donovan Roth ‘78 The Sisters of the Divine Compassion Peggy Hearn Sobier ‘63 in memory of Esther & Harry Hearn Maria DeFilippo Urban ‘75 Mary Lynn Florio Ventola ‘60 Gold Leaves $7,000 to $9,999 Florence Blanchard The Helen & Anton Wagner Memorial Silver Leaves $4,000-6,999 Mark Bronzo Rosemary Boller ‘76 Rocco & Diana Canzoniero The Class of 1951 William & Denise Coldrick Michael J. Daly Nicholas M. Donofrio Sr. Laura Donovan RDC in honor of The William R. Donovan Family Virginia McGovern Giuffre ‘61 Dr. James & Mrs. Jane Grendell James & Flory Netsch Hiatrides ‘79 Christine Krell Iwancio ‘67 Rosemary Lillis ‘63 Barbara Gallichio Litrell ‘61 Joan Sullivan Porter ‘64 2008 Reunion Class Gifts Frank & Maureen Christian Squiccimarro ‘62 Arthur & Patricia Stringer Wagner ‘72 $1,000 to 3,999 Peggy F. Morton, D.Min. Family & Friends “Be Holy Out There!” Patricia Murray Muller ‘65 Linda Wakefield O’Brien ‘61 Cathy O’Donnell O’Reilly ‘77 Denis & Kathy Gunshanan O’Sullivan ‘75 in memory of Jean Gunshanan Sher ‘71 Maryann Tobia Paltz ’78 Mary & Jo Piscina in loving memory of Mary Ann Maher Redis ‘56 Bill & Ellen Gaughan Porcaro ‘67 in memory of James & Agnes Gaughan 2009 Reunion Class Gifts Peggy Roche ‘77 Trudi Dittiger Siavichay ‘73 Robert & PalmaJean DeFilippo Sloane ‘61 Denise Soares ’69 Katherine Tobin in memory of Julie Quigley Bresciani Maureen Somers Thomma ‘51 Julia & Patrick Wall Sarah Campbell & Anton Wagner Sr. Carol Wagner RDC ‘69 John Warner Mary Jane Watson Irene Wezel Doris E. Yocum, Ph.D. Conrad & Linda Youngren Alan & Alice Tobin Zaff in memory of Helen & Richard Tobin & in honor of Katherine Tobin & Evan Wallach Jamie Skrapits & the PHS Athletic Department Elizabeth Nichuals Garvey ‘59, Kathleen Garvey Kimmel ‘90 & Sheila Garvey Badalati ‘93 The Skrapits, McKillop & Callahan Families in loving memory of Donald “Gramps” Collins Family, Friends & Colleagues in loving memory of Anne M. Keegan ‘74 “The sense of responsibility for my personal, spiritual and intellectual growth, dedication to my family, the environment, and our nation were imbued in me during my years at PHS. Every day I feel a sense of gratitude that I was allowed to have the PHS experience and I so hope that it will continue to influence the lives of young Bronx women the way it has mine.” - PalmaJean DeFilippo ‘61 Sloane Tree of Recognition in main lobby of PHS PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 9 PHS Class Participation 2009-2010 Preston High School Alumna Participation Analysis The following anaylysis represents donations to all donor programs from September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010. Year Total Alumnae Graduating Contacts Class Donors Percent Total Giving Year Total Alumnae Donors Percent Graduating Contacts Class Total Giving 1951 57 39 10 25.64% $1,443 1981 139 103 8 7.77% $935 1952 54 29 9 31.03% $720 1982 130 102 3 2.94% $550 1953 59 29 7 24.14% $800 1983 120 82 0 0.00% $0 1954 49 27 6 22.22% $4,575 1984 114 77 3 3.90% $400 1955 60 35 15 42.86% $10,524 1985 100 85 4 4.71% $435 1956 62 39 16 41.03% $2,640 1986 106 75 1 1.33% $100 1957 49 27 5 18.52% $310 1987 114 82 2 2.44% $500 1958 68 44 17 38.64% $1,800 1988 131 90 0 0.00% $0 1959 83 49 10 20.41% $4,660 1989 121 85 0 0.00% $0 1960 80 35 21 60.00% $6,105 1990 107 68 3 4.41% $155 1961 86 58 12 20.69% $5,887 1991 108 81 2 2.47% $200 1962 69 39 13 33.33% $2,770 1992 93 68 1 1.47% $125 1963 76 53 18 33.96% $4,263 1993 99 68 1 1.47% $50 1964 122 70 10 14.29% $680 1994 82 61 4 6.56% $1,125 1965 91 46 10 21.74% $2,240 1995 85 62 1 1.61% $525 1966 116 66 11 16.67% $3,700 1996 59 48 0 0.00% $0 1967 102 53 9 16.98% $2,105 1997 69 58 2 3.45% $150 1968 121 70 17 24.29% $4,540 1998 90 63 2 3.17% $175 1969 190 89 11 12.36% $4,707 1999 111 102 2 1.96% $725 1970 213 127 27 21.26% $5,300 2000 104 85 5 5.88% $595 1971 114 72 4 5.56% $350 2001 82 77 3 3.90% $100 1972 125 76 10 13.16% $1,925 2002 114 96 1 1.04% $50 1973 130 75 23 17.69% $3,365 2003 102 99 2 2.02% $280 1974 168 53 5 9.43% $2,875 2004 135 122 4 3.28% $215 1975 138 95 29 30.53% $13,635 2005 121 108 3 2.78% $70 1976 123 80 10 12.50% $800 2006 118 116 5 4.31% $75 1977 145 87 14 16.09% $3,170 2007 133 119 4 3.36% $135 1978 142 80 12 15.00% $5,070 2008 139 134 9 6.72% $175 1979 144 81 5 6.17% $1,150 2009 168 162 12 7.41% $185 1980 126 97 9 9.28% $5,285 2010 136 136 10 7.35% $125 * An average of 11.45% participation out of 60 alumnae classes PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 10 Fund for Preston High School Donors 2009 – 2010 All at Preston High School are very grateful to the following contributors who have donated to the Fund for PHS from September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010. Principal’s Court $2,500 to $4,999 Elizabeth DeCristofaro `70 James & Ann Kane Richards `55 PalmaJean DeFilippo Sloane `61 Msgr. Preston Society $1,000 to $2,499 Elizabeth Anne Asaro `68 Patricia Ricco Bieniewicz `65 William & Denise Coldrick Angela Cappucci Coleman `66 Michael Daly Paula & Emma Desel Karen Glynn `77 Rosemarie Havranek `74 Diane Cerasoli Lock `67 Jay & Theresa Hill Sheeay `75 Conrad & Linda Youngren Maroon & White Circle $500 to $999 Georgia Cestaro `56 Mary Loftes Coen `72 John Steven & Lorraine Conti Sr. Jane Keegan, RDC `54 Janice Caserta Mastropietro `80 Diane Scrocca McNally `60 John & Dawn Melillo Peggy Hearn Sobier `63 Karen Sullivan `78 Maureen Somers Thomma `51 Virginia Tucker- Furuya `68 Academic League $250 to $499 Ellen Casey Andrews `68 Elaine Brennan Joan Callan Sr. Lucille Coldrick, RDC Patricia Connor D’Auria `56 Mary Hughes Eccleston `63 Lynn Moffett Ferrick `54 Joanne Carbone Fitzpatrick `84 Louise Cancro Frangella `66 Eileen Garrick Hynes `68 Antonella Iannarino `03 Natalia Lee Soy `94 Marge McEvoy Jane McGee `69 Kathleen McGrory, Ph.D. `51 Sr. Susan Merritt, RDC Lois Marco Montorio `72 Clint & Karen Quintano Mueller `73 Dotti Nutter Mary O’Brien-Kautz `61 Dorothea Mullane Rodd `77 Joan Clifford Solimine `60 Target Corporation Evan Wallach & Katherine Tobin Anita Wickremanayake Century Club $100 to $249 Deborah Yodice Achilli `73 Peter & Mary Arnone Susan Smith Aull `65 William & Janice Ballinger Joan Wezel Becker `67 Sr. Mary Ellen Bernard, RDC John & Eileen Boland Mary Kate Boland Suzanne Finnegan Bouton `77 Luis & Yessenia Bruno Ann Culhane Buddle `53 Peggy Regan Cahill `63 Georgene Short Caldwell `56 Denise Wagner Cama `68 Lillian Tocci Candreva `56 Pat Cardone Carnevale `61 Juan & Yesenia Carrasquillo William & Mary Carroll Adam & Rosa Cartagena Frank & Victoria Casaccio Susan Casario Maria Castaldo `86 Nick Castiglione Joan Lonergan Chase `73 Jane Ayers Chiong `66 Antonia Cipollone Anna Clausson MaryAnne Sullivan Clifford `58 Alice Devine Connolly `53 Sr. Alice Conrad, RDC Ilona Romano Conte `72 Rosemarie Abberton Conway `58 Irene Corva `72 Joan Boyle Costello `52 Eileen Early Costigan `82 Diane Gilcher Cunningham `65 Joan Cole Dattelbaum `61 Maria DelVecchio `84 Maria DelVecchio `87 Lucille DeMonte-Neuenfeldt `71 Nancy DiMaggio `75 Anne DiNuzzo Barbara Meluso Edelheit `68 Nora Langan Edgar `52 Brian & Mary Ellen Kelly Elliott `80 Nora Deans Ellis `73 Juana Espinal Michelle DeRosa Falcone `85 Fran Kolinsky Fay `63 Helen Ryan Feeney `60 Lori Finelli Brian Finn Maudy Finnegan Jackie Murphy Flanagan `56 David & Elix Fliegelman Patricia Fournier `78 Peter & Christina Fragale Margaret Gaughan `66 Jennifer Geideman `00 Lorna Georgalas `73 Ann Lenihan Giblin `67 Catherine Devaney Gilligan `54 Michelle Mascola Glanzer `78 Donna LoCastro Gouin `67 Nancy Higgins Grealy `78 Rosemarie Gregory Gregorio `68 Mary Lavelle Grein `66 James & Jane Grendell Deana Scuola Hailey `86 Angela DelPrete Harris `63 Kristen Murphy Harty `94 Flory Netsch Hiatrides `79 Margaret Lutz Hickey `73 Ellen Graham Horey-Thiede `53 Filippo & Angela Iannarino Jeff & Kathy Jankowski Steven Jaworski Aaron & Lisa Kaplan Anne Killackey Karas `51 Eileen Keegan `79 Patricia Keegan `75 Karen King-Sheridan Louise O’Donnell Kovatch `54 Sarah Mellusi LaMotta `97 Mary Lamb Leddy `79 Keith Lender Rosemarie Lifrieri `73 Elaine Sommer Litvack `56 Gaetano & Tina Lombardo JoAnn Longo-Silvestri `73 Patricia Dorsey MacDonnell `63 Helen Sullivan Madden `55 Patricia Maguire-Horowitz `72 Lisa Maietta-Rybacki `99 Joseph & Heather Parillo March `94 Carolynn Small Marchini `61 Martina McCarrick Marsicano `82 Ireneo & Leda Martinez Ruben & Joyce Martino Claudia Phelps Mattutat `58 Margaret McCaffrey `59 Kara McCarthey-Quillen Ellen McDonough `55 Suzanne Kiernan McDonough `73 Mark McKay Rosemarie Quagliata McMahan `73 Yuk & Villa Mich David & Linda Jackson Miller `61 Marilyn Ford Moroney `51 Mary Lynch Mullarkey `55 Linda Brosnan Murphy `74 Milagros Theresa Almeda Murphy `73 Muriel Naddeo Diane Nasuta-Todd `69 Rosemary Liedemann Norum `57 Alejandro & Debbie Olan Nora Negron Olivari `77 Geraldine O’Sullivan `55 Helen Peets `61 Naresh Persaud Theresa Pontecorvo Piranio `77 Eugene & Frances Porcaro Louis & Maria Prezioso Mohammed & Janet Raghunath Dr. Joseph & Theresa Fennell Ravalese `81 Eileen Murphy Rawson `61 Nancy Reilly `74 Barbara Figliola Renaldo `52 Florence Ronaghan `79 Alberto & Selena Santana Mary Ann Rizzo Scaggs `69 Marshall & Mercedes Scherer Adrienne Natelli Schilero `62 Theresa Hopkins Schwarz `56 Bertha Marsik Seitz `59 David & Harlan Sexton Susan Sharkey Janet Paterno Shaw `80 Elizabeth Sheehan `85 Sr. Patricia Smith, RDC `54 Darryl & Symla Smith Mary Stager `78 Mary Delaney Stanley `63 Sr. M.Carmella Stapleton, RDC Jayne Tracy Lorraine Lifrieri Traynor `69 Helen Budesa Tyler `66 Alfredo & Betsy Vega Maria Vidal `98 Eddy & Carol Villalobos Lorraine Vitale `65 Sr. Carol Wagner, RDC `69 Carolyn MacArthur Wakefield `54 Christine Gonko Walchuk `80 Carol Weber `71 John White Pink Panthers under $100 Dolores Battista Abbagliato `58 Daniela Alba `12 Judy Callahan Austin `69 Joanne McElroy Ballerini `71 Adriana Occhicone Balzano `97 Suzanne Brennan Baranowski `66 Joanne O’Neill Barbieri `64 Joanne Murphy Barrett `68 John & Irene Barrett Jane Perrino Bartello `62 Joanne Botta Bartoli `52 Jenna Basilone `06 Ellen Maher Baudinet `81 Lorraine Law Becker `64 Brianna Bell `12 Ann Marie Benedetto Luisa Benedetto `06 Michelle Benedetto `01 Julia Tricamo Bernstein `66 Oscar Berrios Kelly Bisignano `09 Gail Honan Breden `57 Marge Fody Brisson ‘62 Theresa Broglio `72 Anne McGrath Brosnan `66 Lucille Menna Bruno `76 Sheri Cafaro `03 Gina Calamito `08 Michelle Calamito `04 Laura Callan `08 Vivian Cameron-Gallo `81 Kristina Caramele `98 Nicole Carpentieri `11 Epifanio & Joan Carrasquillo Noreen O’Donnell Carroll `76 Cathy Carroll-Spadt `81 Nicoletta Fierro Cartiglia `77 Constance Penna Casella `59 Nicole Caso `09 Rosann Serpati Catania `62 Georgann Calhoun Christiani `73 Kathryn Murphy Claiborne `53 Nan Clark Mary Edna Quinn Cleary `56 Charles Closton Frances Ford Coles `55 PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 11 Fund for Preston High School Donors 2009 – 2010 Pink Panthers under $100 Deborah Comer `81 Cheryl Comitto `69 Sarah Como `10 Ronnie Connelly `67 Joan Coughlin `60 Thomas & Anne Marie Crowe Jean Nugent Crudale `71 Lucia Cuomo `70 Nancy Ziegler Cusack `68 Mary Tighe Dalessio `63 Carolyn Damo `08 Christie Damo `04 Ellen Hanson Danis `73 Stephanie Davila `08 Peter & Mary Beth Davis Patricia Duff DeBeauvernet `55 Elizabeth DeLaTorre `08 Theresa Brennan Delevan `62 Carla DeRosa `09 Sr. Madeline Desel, RDC Caterina DiFranco `09 Maria DiFranco `06 Marion Reinhard Dignam `58 Trudi Wagner DiUbaldo `68 Mary Whalen Dobbins `63 Sr. Laura Donovan, RDC Danielle Donovan `08 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Duball Tara Elliott `10 Renato & Marlyn Epino Florence Robinson Evers `51 Leann Fabrizio `06 Rose M. Falco Kiara Fermaintt `09 Ashley Ferrara `08 Caitlin Ferrara `04 Fran Walsh Filos `51 Nicola & Caterina Fiorenza Nina Martone Firrincili `69 Diana LaPadula Fitzmaurice `58 Kathleen Haller Fitzmaurice `63 Christina Fleischmann `84 Patricia Scheidemann Flood `53 Gwen Stevens Franciosa `52 Elizabeth Nichuals Garvey `59 Patricia O’Brien Gavan `63 Laura Nardi Gerdts `78 Susanne Kirchner Gibons `55 Rosalie Sarrica Gillmore `58 Patricia Shiels Goldbach `77 Laura Abilo Golden `70 Isabel C. Gonzalez Joan Cusack Handler `59 Susan Hanratty `64 Virginia Clarke Harley `62 Marilyn Dean Hilpert `59 Virginia Molinari Holek `70 Fran McCormack Iacobellis `68 Margaret Bonizio Ibelli `62 Mary Beth Flynn Janakas `74 Linda Donnelly Joy `58 Kathy Kamocsai `81 Judith Shea Kennedy `57 Jessica Kerrigan `10 Mary Kilcawley `75 Sr. Mary Ann Kinsella, RDC `59 Connie LaMotta `60 Laura Leich `05 Eileen Egan Liberto `59 Robert & Valerie Lindsay Anthony & Pauline Condurso Lombardo `52 Elizabeth Russell Lonergan `76 Nicolette Loreli `10 Joan Coucci Maddaloni `65 Ann Riley Martin `76 Irene Martinez `10 Lissette Martinez `09 Linda Solfio Mayer `70 Mary Donohue McCarthy `55 Patricia McCormack `51 MaryAnne McDermott `56 Lucille Calviello McDonough `64 Joan Durr McDowell `51 John & Cathy Sullivan McElroy `75 Whitney McKenzie `09 Sr. Maureen McMahon, RDC `57 Joanne McEvoy McNamara `70 Naomi Mendez `09 Paula Halpin Meyer `53 Elyse Meys `08 Lucille Jenkins Miazga `62 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Miceli Miracles Women’s Group of AA Angela Cafaro Monaghan `80 Ana Monge `06 Anne Flanagan Morales `58 Bethany Morey `05 Donna Bazzini Mott `93 Stephanie Mozzone `10 Catherine Mulvaney Elizabeth Witkowski Murawski `61 Christina Murphy `08 Jessica Murphy `10 Susanne Mullen Murphy `64 Maureen Fitzgerald Murray `67 Patrick & Joanne Natelli Lynn Bretthauer Nixon `75 Chelsea Norton `07 Vanessa Occhicone `01 Irene Phelps O’Connor `56 Ann O’Connor `85 Sandra Bracco O’Gara `70 Annabelle Huber O’Keeffe `58 Eleanor Salerno Oliva `56 Mary Purcell Omeara `58 Elizabeth Mellusi Orecchio `91 Elaine Murphy Orwin `00 Deanna Patton Maryann Rocco Petrescu `77 Barbarann Daly Phelps `55 Audrey Quigley Piazza `51 Kathleen Donvan Piazza `73 Maria Pietrosanti Kathleen Conboy Placido `68 Kathleen Pollina Ellen Gaughan Porcaro `67 Gina Porelli `10 Joseph & Agnes Porelli Lauren Porelli `07 Rosa Porelli `01 Barbara Twomey Powers `52 Susanne Burge Purcell `67 JoAnn Dennis Ramsey `63 Victoria Regina `07 JoEllen Revell-Mellone `94 Edwina Richardson-Mendelson Nicole Rochet `09 Sr. Felicitas Russell, RDC Frank & Catherine Saccente Simone Salkey `09 Denyce McCabe Sambrato `75 Kristin Sample Nancy Sarcinella Eileen Desmond Savage `67 Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Scourtis Marianne Cianci Sganga `76 Margaret Cunningham Shadwick `68 Sr. M.Lenore Smith, RDC `63 Christa Sobier Joyce Ciccarelli Spray `58 Colleen McCann Squitieri `81 Patricia Comerford Stevens `58 Bernadette Stewart William & Katherine Steyer Stop & Shop Ashley Stoyka `10 Evelyn Tuohy Sullivan `52 Linda Tanzi-Jackson `72 Gina Creanza Tarul `90 Joanne Taylor `70 Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Tell Elinor Tuttell Tietz `55 Pasqualina Zeolla Traina `78 Brenda Demling VanZandt `64 Ana Varela Ashley Vega `10 Philine Vega Christine Velez `05 Sr. Nancy Vendura, CSJ `64 Sr. Pam Wagner, RDC `62 Dennis & Lynn Wakil Gia Wakil `07 Alberta Taddeo Wallis `57 Mariann Donovan Walsh `77 Mary Ederle Ward `76 Rosemary Waters `59 Lori Wheeler Arthur & Vivian White Eileen Buckley Winkelmeyer `80 Margaret Sullivan Worell `64 Jane Priebe Wrynn `63 Doris Yocum, Ph.D. Hatsumi Yoshida `09 Peter & Gerri Yoshida Craig Youngren Matching Gift Companies We are grateful to the following companies that have provided matching support to PHS in 2009-2010: AXA Foundation Colgate-Palmolive’s Matching Gifts Program Grainger Matching Charitable Gifts Program Merck Partnership for Giving New York Life Foundation PepsiCo Foundation Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Rockefeller Group Tiffany & Co. Verizon Foundation Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program Memorial Gifts Mary T. Ahl in memory of Donald Collins Julia Tricamo Bernstein `66 in memory of Jane McGee `69 Kathryn Murphy Claiborne `53 in memory of Ann Murphy Buccifiero Charles Closton in memory of Patriica Walsh & Kevin O’Neil Margaret Ahl Damo `77 in memory of Donald Collins Elizabeth DeCristofaro `70 in memory of Victor DeCristofaro Robert Duball in memory of Jane McGee `69 Brian & Patricia Finn in memory of Patricia Walsh Elizabeth Nichuals Garvey `59 in memory of Donald Collins Susan Hanratty `64 in memory of Mary Hanratty `53 Mary Beth Flynn Janakas `74 in memory of Patricia Walsh Paula Halpin Meyer `53 in memory of Sr. Patricia Graham, RDC Joseph Miceli in memory of Patricia Walsh by Sherry Berke, Florence Bethel, Mary & Bob Burke, Esther Cohen, Irene Delaney, Mary Hartnett, Madeline Karlitz, Celesta & Joseph Miceli, & Evelyn Wurtz Dotti Nutter in memory of Jane McGee `69 Deanna Patton in memory of Jane McGee `69 Maria Pietrosanti in memory of Jane McGee `69 Kathleen Pollina in memory of Jane McGee `69 Mr. & Mrs. Scourtis in memory of Patricia Walsh Peggy Hearn Sobier `63 in memory of Donald Collins, Maudy Finnegan, Eddie Geideman & Sr. Patricia Graham, RDC `56 Mariann Donovan Walsh `77 in memory of Valerie Quinn March `77 Lori Wheeler in memory of Margaret Wukich John White in memory of MaryAnn Gillespie White `64 Tree of honor for Patricia Langan Mrsich ‘70 Noreen O’Donnell Carroll `76 Theresa Ruocco Cola `70 Rachel Lelia-Schwartz `70 Joann Frangella Napolitano `70 Sandra Bracco O’Gara `70 Joanne Taylor `70 Corporate Grants MSG Varsity PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 12 Scholarships & Tuition Assistance, Planned Giving, In-Kind Donations Scholarships and tuition assistance were awarded to PHS students in 2009-2010 thanks to the generosity of the following organizations and individuals. The Linda Jackson Miller Award for Excellence in Science & Math David & Linda Jackson Miller `61 Foundations & Corporations The Mary Ricci Memorial Scholarship Kenneth & Annalea Canzoniero Ricci `62 Citigroup Foundation Michael Gordon Foundation Kurr Foundation Miles Hodson Vernon Foundation Mobile Retiree Matching Gift Grant New York Life Foundation Pfizer Foundation Verizon Foundation Tuition Assistance Central Harlem Initiative for Learning & Development Children’s Scholarship Fund James & Jane Grendell Sr. Alice Feeley, RDC Inner-City Scholarship Fund - Be A Student’s Friend Sr. Susan Merritt, RDC St. Jude Catholic School Summer on the Hill at Horace Mann MaryLynn Ventola `60 Sr. Carol Wagner, RDC `69 Named Memorial Scholarships The following scholarships were donated by family, friends, and alumnae in memory of loved ones. The Cathy Clausson Nelson `73 Memorial Scholarship Eileen Simpson Albin `73 Georgann Calhoun Christiani `73 Anna Clausson Lydia Cloughessy Ellen Hanson Danis `73 Nora Deans Ellis `73 Thyra Endico Hanna `73 Margaret Lutz Hickey `73 Diane Lama Hodges `73 Mary Schuck Hoxeng `73 Marie Schaller Kearns `73 Susan Donovan Keenan `73 Rosemarie Lifrieri `73 JoAnn Longo-Silvestri `73 CarolAnn Kleber Lorenzut `73 Suzanne Kiernan McDonough `73 Rosemarie Quagliata McMahan`73 Milagros Theresa Almeda Murphy `73 Kathleen Donvan Piazza `73 Trudi Dittiger Siavichay `73 Debra Foiles Toomb `73 The Bertha Perrotta Memorial Scholarship Joseph & Brenda Perrotta Morra Marie Perrotta `61 The Beatrice Roche Memorial Scholarship Colleen Roche `75 The Marie U. Rodolph Memorial Scholarship Barbara Rudolph Segers `59 The Lorena Rahn Yocum Memorial Scholarship Doris E. Yocum, Ph.D. Named Memorial Graduation Awards The Frances Adamo Award for the Pursuit of Medical Science Elizabeth Adamo Raucci `68 The Patricia Langan Mrsich `70 Memorial Award for the intended study of law Theresa Ruocco Cola `70 Rachel Lelia-Schwartz `70 Agnes Gaughan McNamara `70 Joann Frangella Napolitano `70 Sandra Bracco O’Gara `70 Joanne Taylor `70 The Cecilia Cunningham Noonan Memorial Award for the intended study of nursing Denise Noonan Mackin `69 The Helen & Anton Wagner Memorial Award for Compassionate Service to School & Community Sr. Carol Wagner, RDC `69 Other Memorial Gifts to PHS made in 2009-2010 The Dr. Peggy F. Morton Memorial Tuition Assistance Fund Stephen Abel Mary Ahl Elizabeth Armes Jennifer Barrett `02 John & Irene Barrett Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Brighton Nick Castiglione Margaret Ahl Damo `77 Joseph De Bona Rosemary DeMaio Monica Duarte Michelle Picciano Esposito Christine Forlini Elizabeth Nichuals Garvey `59 Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Gormley Pat Greer Jane Grendell Susan Donovan Keenan `73 John & Dawn Melillo Ellen Gaughan Porcaro `67 PHS Class of 2011 Noreen Donovan Roth `78 Kristin Sample Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Schiemer Schuyler Hill Funeral Home Gerlin Serrano `09 Lynette Serrano `10 David & Harlan Sexton Peggy Hearn Sobier `63 Christa Sobier Bernadette Stewart The Saint Joseph Church Staff Robert Vellani Pat Stringer Wagner `72 Athletic Awards Babe Leath Award The Leath Family Sr. Marie Murphy Lou McSwigin Award The McSwiggin Family Donald Collins Heart Award Donna Collins Callahan Jamie Collins Skrapits Recognition Gifts PHS Heritage Society Georgia Cestaro ‘56 Elizabeth Nichuals Garvey ‘59 Marjorie Harvey Lopez ‘51 Ellen McDonough ‘55 PalmaJean DeFilippo Sloan ‘61 Peggy Sobier ‘63 Doris E. Yocum, Ph.D In-Kind Gifts and Contributed Services Mary Ahl Michelle Avon `96 Chuck Cormier Holy Family Convent David Joscher Marlou Garments Corinne McDermott James McQuade – Schuyler Hill Funeral Home Deacon John Murphy OCV Architects PHS Faculty and Staff PHS Alumnae PHS Board of Trustees and Committee Members PHS Parent Association Officers and Council PHS Parents of Alumnae Association Peter Plotkin – Superior Vending Corporation Julie Ristich Sisters of the Divine Compassion Conrad Youngren Epifanio & Joan Carrasquillo in honor of Anne Killackey Karas’ `51 Christmas gift Maudy Finnegan in honor of Compassion Connection Jane Grendell in honor of Sr. MaryAnn Kinsella’s RDC 50th jubilee Eugene & Frances Porcaro in honor of the wonderful efforts of Ellen Porcaro & Mary Piscina CK & Kristin Sample in honor of Jackson Patrick Sample’s Christening Ellen McDonough `55 in honor of Peggy Hearn Sobier `63 Susan Sharkey in honor of Margaret Hickey `58 Christa Sobier in honor of Peggy Hearn Sobier `63 Joyce Ciccarelli Spray `58 in honor of Peggy Hearn Sobier `63 Doris Yocum, Ph.D. in honor of friends Mr. & Mrs. Warren Bennett, Mrs. Ann Brewer, & Mr. & Mrs. Niall McLoughlin PHS basketball PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 13 Today’s Legacy, Tomorrow’s Promise Donors 2009 – 2010 Capital Donations & Sponsorships Benefactor Gifts $10,000 to $24,999 The Sisters of the Divine Compassion Supporter Gifts $5,000 to $9,999 Ellen McDonough `55 Advocate Gifts $2,500 and $4,999 Joseph & Mary Hussey Piscina `80 Preston Center of Compassion Outreach Annalea Canzoniero Ricci `62 Peter & Noreen Donovan Roth `78 Maria DeFilippo Urban `75 MaryLynn Florio Ventola `60 Associate Gifts $1,000 to $2,499 Rosemary Boller `76 Kay Donohue Joan Fitzgerald `57 Elizabeth Nichuals Garvey `59 Virginia McGovern Giuffre `61 James & Jane Grendell Carol Martin Groccia `60 Christine Krell Iwancio `67 Rosemary Lillis `63 Peggy F. Morton D.Min. Maureen Christian Squiccimarro `62 Community Gifts Under $999 Iris Ambert Susan Dana Anczarki `61 Assemblyman & Mrs. Michael Benedetto Patricia Ricco Bieniewicz `65 John & Eileen Boland Sr. M.Charlotte Brennan, RDC `55 Mark Bronzo Barbara Burger `78 Donna Callahan Joan Matthews Callahan `77 Lorraine Lankes Callanan `51 Angela Capodanno Theresa Walsh Cassidy `79 Vincent & Camille Celzo Anna Clausson Cathy Viale Colletti `79 David & Sheila Concepcion Johanna Ambrose Connors `58 Sr. Alice Conrad, RDC Eileen Early Costigan `82 Congressman Joseph Crowley Margaret Ahl Damo `77 Davis Studio Sr. Maria Teresa De Bourbon, RDC Sr. Alice Conrad, RDC Mary Gibbons Denaro `66 Sr. Madeline Desel, RDC Rosemary DiLonardo `64 Antoinette DiNapoli Sr. Laura Donovan, RDC Patricia Scarru Duffy `53 Peggy Fiore Nora Hopkins FitzGerald `63 Sharon Garvey `83 Ken & Donna Marciano Golden `79 Isabel C. Gonzalez Eileen Rogers Graff `70 Mary J. Grendell Susan Haussmann `69 Lillian Imbelli Helen Fay Kelleher `63 Marie King `75 Drs. Mark & Ilze King Mary Lamb Leddy `79 Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Maragh Eileen Oliver McArdle `80 Sr. Susan McCarthy, RDC Mr. & Mrs. James McDonnell James C. McGuinness Alex McKillop Thomas E. Merkel Katherine DeGennaro Milich `65 Henry Morey Patricia Murray Muller `65 Linda Brosnan Murphy `74 Violet Kelly Murphy `56 Ann O’Connor `85 Cathy O’Donnell O’Reilly `77 Eudora Maristany Ortiz `66 Maryann Tobia Paltz `78 PHS English Honor Society Bill & Ellen Gaughan Porcaro `67 Philip & Julia Brosnan Reitano `82 Barbara Figliola Renaldo `52 Peggy Roche `77 Margaret Geraghty Romanow `58 Marianne Dami Ruberto `68 Kristin Sample Catherine Graham Schoenberg `68 Ada Scott Sally Ann Shields-Costello Trudi Dittiger Siavichay `73 Meg Egan Silvoy `60 Jamie Skrapits Kelly Skrapits `03 Mary & James Slevin Christina Viggiano Small `60 Sr. M.Lenore Smith, RDC `63 Peggy Hearn Sobier `63 Betty A. Soto Natardia Lee Soy `95 Joyce Ciccarelli Spray `58 Linda Tanzi-Jackson `72 Katherine Tobin, Ph.D. Francesca Martello Tyrrell `78 Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Verastegui Fr. John Voglio Arthur & Pat Stringer Wagner `72 Barbara Bannister Walsh `60 Patricia McCarthy Waters `58 Reunion Class Gifts 1955 Mary McPhillips Collins Mary Walpole Lara J. Loretta Monaghan Schilling 1960 JoAnn Halligan Ashkenazi Maureen Galvin Hayes Constance Becker Jennings Connie LaMotta Catherine Carr Lynch Patricia McLaughlin Rappleye Frances Beninati Saltarelli Meg Egan Silvoy Carol diSalvo Skolds Joan Clifford Solimine Elizabeth McKenna Ulich Maureen Kelly Vega MaryLynn Florio Ventola Barbara Bannister Walsh 1965 Sarena Felicetta Chisick Zandra Coles-Lightbourne Kathryn Veth Mastropolo Katherine DeGennaro Milich Patricia Murray Muller 1970 Ann Gremler Barone Gilda Gervino Ciani Rita Ciolli Kathleen Dowling Jean Eifert Patricia Creamer Gillen Mary Keaveny Anne Hartman Lamorgese Pat Reilly Marcogliese Patricia Flanagan McElligott Brenda Wiedman Molloy Rosalie Fernandez Petti Joan Desmond Stephenson Evelyn Soto Velez 1975 Joanne Miller Belovin Debbie Falzone Bobe Diana Norton Casciello Vickie Federici Causa Winnie Chin Nanette Durso Corriere Ginger Bart DeAngelis Cathy Bruno Dobie Patricia Haney Catherine Stringer Jacobs Louise Jacyszyn Lorraine Sparks Johnson Marie King Rosina Veltri Mandile Margy Connelly Munsch Marianne Marino Pagano Zita Filipovits Posillipo Denyce McCabe Sambrato Suzann Lavin Santangelo Mary Walsh Angela Patanella Witter Anne Woodstock-Wallace 1980 Michelle DeRosa Falcone Denise Lindblom Sullivan Christine Gonko Walchuk 1985 Jane Arena Gerencser Gina Pinos 1990 JeanMarie Gunshanan 2000 Lorena Sestayo Memorials Margaret Ahl Damo `77 in memory of Laura Panattieri `76 Sr. Laura Donovan, RDC in memory of Artemis Makas `07 Lynette Massaro in memory of Patricia Caringi Ellen McDonough `55 in memory of Catherine McDonough Howley `59 Nancy McGarry McGrath `76 in memory of Marjorie Tell Rafferty`76 Valery Oisteanu in memory of Patricia Caringi Peggy Hearn Sobier `63 in memory of Artemis Makas `07 Catherine Toolan `76 in memory of Marjorie Tell Rafferty `76 Anton Wagner & Sarah Campbell in memory of Terry Anderson Arthur & Pat Stringer Wagner `72 in memory of Donald Collins Sr. Carol Wagner, RDC `69 in memory of Theresa Hafner Anderson & Donald Collins Sr. Patricia Warner, RDC in memory of Donald Collins Mr. & Mrs. Brian Withers in memory of Theresa Anderson PHS English Department in memory of Louise Forlini Anne Keegan `73 Memorial Fund Mr. & Mrs. Neil Altabet Floyd Boling Catherine Colon Eileen Coogan Maritza Cruz Kem & Rosalinda Farmer Maureen Flynn Lora Johnson John & Roberta Kennedy James Kenny Jason & Jolinda Leider Frank & Kathy Granger Martinucci `67 Dr. Susan Mayer Mary McEnery Gary & Mary Miller Dawn Postolowski Friends,Colleagues & Students at Adlai E. Stevenson High School Recognition Gifts In Honor of RDC 50th Jubilarians: Sr. Lucille Coldrick, Sr. Mary Ann Kinsella, Sr. Susan Greene, Sr. M. Gertrude Kallenbach, Sr. Felicitas Russell, & Sr. Theresa Young Sr. Susan Greene, RDC Sr. Gertrude Kallenbach, RDC Sr. Mary Ann Kinsella `59, RDC Sr. Felicitas Russell, RDC Sr. Carol Wagner `69, RDC Sr. Patricia Warner, RDC Sr. Theresa Young, RDC Margaret Gaughan `66 in honor of Sr. Lucille Coldrick, RDC 50th Jubilee Ken Golden in honor of 20th Wedding Anniversary with Dr. Donna Marciano Golden `79 Isabel C. Gonzalez in honor of Rebecca Soto `00 10 Yr Reunion Jane Grendell in honor of Sr. Lucille Coldrick, RDC 50th Jubilee The PHS Athletic Association in honor of all athletes, past, present & future Betty A. Soto in honor of Rebecca Soto `00 10 Yr Reunion Katherine Tobin in honor of Sr. Lucille Coldrick, RDC Fr. John Voglio in honor of Margaret Ahl Damo `77, Christie `04, Carolyn `08 & Mary Ahl PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 14 Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Tributes Alumnae, faculty, parents, students and friends have chosen to honor the following individuals, either living or deceased, by making a donation to the Fund for PHS. Each of the honorees was celebrated personally during a PHS liturgy or at the May Crowning Ceremony. We list the donor and their honoree(s). Memorial tributes are indicated by an *. IN SPECIAL LOVING MEMORY Preston High School Community Dominique Thompson `12 * Artemis Makas `07 * Daniela Alba `12 Lilia Cruz de Baguero * Victoria Cruz Rosemary DeMaio Manstela Verastegui Teresa Gomez Dominique Thompson * Rosario Verastegui Susan Ross Juan Guillermo Ramirez Edgar Verastugui Caroline McDermid Attis `63 Caroline McDermid * Angela Cappucci Coleman `66 Dorothy & Laurence Cappucci * Karen King-Sheridan Ronie King-Benjamin * Ronnie Connelly `67 John G. Connelly * Catherine M. Connelly * Sr. Mary Ann Kinsella, RDC `59 Anna Kinsella * Joanne Marchese * Jim Kinsella * Irene Corva `72 Theresa Corva * Eileen Early Costigan `82 Mike Early Sr. Madeline Desel Emma Desel * Walter Desel * Sr. Laura Donovan, RDC Marjorie Donovan William R. Donovan * Anne Marie Barletta `78 Rosemary Barletta * Anthony Barletta * Joan Wezel Becker `67 Irene Wezel * Brianna Bell `12 Carolyn S. Bell The Benedetto Family Ann Marie Benedetto Smith* Louis Magistro* Sr. Mary Ellen Bernard, RDC Theresa Bernard * Francis Paul Bernard * Georgene Short Caldwell `56 Jessie MacDonald Short * Dorothy Short Dew * George Short * MaryEllen Kelly Elliott `80 Eleanor Kelly Matthew Kelly * Lillian Tocci Candreva `56 Rose Tocci* Rose Candreva* Frank Tocci* Virginia McGovern Giuffre `61 Mary McGovern * Jennie Guiffre * John McGovern * Guy Giuffre * Pat Cardone Carnevale `61 Madeline Cardone * Peter Cardone * Dominique Thompson `12 * Artemis Makas `07 * Nicole Carpentieri `11 Maryann Carpentieri Nick Castiglione Nicholas & Virginia Castiglione Anna Clausson Catherine Clausson Nelson `73* Sr. Lucille Coldrick, RDC Frances Coldrick * M. Bridget Kinloch * Muriel Kennedy Rose Rolla Sr. Helen Coldrick, RDC Doris Yocum * Deceased Jane Grendell Dorothy MacIvor * Josephine Grendell * Gilbert MacIvor * Edward Grendell * Cathy Quill Hart `72 Catherine O’Keefe Quill * Kathy Kamocsai `81 Margaret Kamoscai * Patricia `75 & Eileen `79 Keegan Marion & Patrick Keegan Mary Lamb Leddy `79 Sr. Susan Green, RDC Laura Leich `05 Ruth Evers Leich Florence Robinson Evers Erika Leich * David Leich Jimmy Evers Jurgan Leich Keith Lender Helaine Lender Jill Jorschick Jennifer Bond Leni Jorschick Bea Gold Deb Jorschick Vardit Gilor Rose Lender * Kim Jorschick Ruti Gilor Marvin Lender Harry Lender * John Jorschick * Craig Bond Leo Gold John Jorschick Jr. Jerold Jorschick Israel Gilor Rosemarie Lifrieri `73 Rose Lifrieri * Nicholas Lifrieri * Pauline Condurso Lombardo `52 Victoria Condurso JoAnn Longo-Silvestri `73 Lena F. Longo * Judith Johannsen Lynch `56 Dorothy Johannsen * Emil J. Johannsen * Linda Solfio Mayer `70 Thomas A. Solfio * Margaret McCaffrey `59 Ann McCaffrey * John McCaffrey * Suzanne Kiernan McDonough `73 Evelyn Kiernan * Robert Kiernan * Sr. Jane Keegan, RDC `54 Mary Ellen & Frank Keegan* Sr. Loretta Carey, RDC * Catherine Mulvaney Judith Shea Kennedy `57 Kathryn Shea * Francis A. Shea* Linda Brosnan Murphy `74 Dolores & John Brosnan * Jessica Kerrigan `10 Isabel Cillo * Catherine B. Mulvaney * Michael Mulvney * Anna O’Sullivan Marilyn O’Sullivan Stephen O’Sullivan PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 15 Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Tributes Ellen Gaughan Porcaro `67 Agnes & James Gaughan* Kerry Cownie Lauren Dorment Megan Herspring Jane Lennon Barbara Figliola Renaldo `52 Elizabeth Figliola* Peter Figliola * Sr. Felicitas Russell, RDC Theresa & Sal Russell * Sr. Patricia Sheridan, RDC Eugene Sheridan Sr. M.Lenore Smith, RDC `63 Evelyn Smith Philip Smith * Peggy Hearn Sobier `63 Esther Hearn * Harry Hearn * Margaret Damo Mary Ahl Mary Kate Boland Doris Yocum, Ph.D. Katherine Tobin, Ph.D. Joan Becker All living & deceased members of the Hearn & Sobier Families and the Sisters of the Divine Compassion Sr. M.Carmella Stapleton, RDC Florence Stapleton* Karen Stapleton Patricia Stapleton Theresa Stapleton Jessica Corsetti Bernard Stapleton* John Stapleton* George Stapleton* Paul Stapleton Michael Gonzalez Bernadette Stewart Theresa Mulcahy Stewart * Ann McInerney * Julia M Davis * Helen McInerney * Helen Mancini * James G. Hearn Sr. * Arthur Charles Stewart * Brendan Mulcahy * John Hearn * Andrew J. Davis * Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Tell Marjorie Tell Raftery `76* Elinor Tuttell Tietz `55 Elsie Tuttell * John Joseph Tuttell * Katherine Tobin, Ph.D. Jeanne Marie Bresciani, Ph.D. Marcia Brumit Kropf, Ph.D. Cynthia Brosnan * Deceased Winona Varnon, Esq. Sr. Lucille Coldrick, RDC Judith Stearns Mr. Mas Hashimoto Hon. James C. Miller Jack Potter Keith Darcy Lorraine Lifrieri Traynor `69 Rose & Nicholas Lifrieri * Ana Varela Luz & Amador Mawyin * Philine Vega Shirley Frankel Maria Vidal `98 Remedios Vidal Manuel Vidal Mary Kelly Olga Burnett Margaret Goodnough Filomena Prignano Patricia Kelly Carolina Albert Zaida Rodriguez Zorenza Triebenbacher Vinny Conte Tony Schiliro Saverino Ferrari Peter Burnett Remedios Lucas * Maria R. Vidal * Regina Warner * Helen Wagner * Peggy McCooey * Joseph Vidal * Alejandro Tomas * Angel Vidal * Jose Antonio Vidal * Frances Cortell Roxanne Rescildo Earline-Maynard Reid Emy Rodriquez Helen Burke Ray Rescildo * George Rodriguez * Maria Virginia Vidal * Lorraine Vitale `65 Josephine & Ferdinand Vitale * Sr. Carol Wagner, RDC `69 Helen & Anton Wagner * Mariann Donovan Walsh `77 Valerie Quinn March `77 * Marie Medure Ward `64 Antoinette Medure * Rosemary Waters `59 Peter John & Margaret Halloran Waters * Anna Lisa Colonnelli Weiss `81 Maria D. & Luigi Colonnelli * Craig Youngren Conrad & Linda Oppermann Youngren The Office of School Advancement has made every effort to ensure the proper listing of names and donors. Despite this, errors sometimes do occur. If your name has been omitted or incorrectly listed, please let us know and kindly accept our sincerest apology. Ways to Give Gifts of Cash: A gift of cash is the easiest way to support our mission. Gifts of Securities: Gifts of stock can provide great tax benefits. Matching Gifts: Many companies match charitable gifts made by their employees. Please check with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program. Gifts in Memory or in Honor: A gift given in memory or in honor of a friend or family member is a great way to acknowledge someone special. In-Kind Gifts: Gifts of computer equipment, office supplies, furniture, vehicles, tickets, and more are most welcome. Auction items for our Annual Golf Classic are also accepted. Planned Giving: By remembering Preston High School in your long--term planning, you become a member of our PHS Heritage Society and you help us to fulfill our mission of changing lives. To learn more about PHS and how you can help, please contact: Claudia Carthaus Director of School Advancement (718) 863-9134 ext. 143 ccarthaus@prestonhs.org PHS Gospel Choir under the guidance of Dr. Peg Morton (pictured at left) PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 16 Preston High School 2009-2010 Leadership Team Administration Instructional Services Jane Grendell Dean of Studies Sr. Betty Ann Clifford, RDC `56 Corinne McDermott Mary O’Donnell Sr. Loretta Marie Schollhamer, RDC `64 Sr. Laura Donovan, RDC Main Office Craig Youngren Assistant to Dean of Studies Sr. Mary Ellen Bernard, RDC Sr. Mary Lucille Bridgetts, RDC Susan Casario Joseph DeBona English Department Principal Linda Youngren Dean of Students Assistant to Dean of Students AnaMarie Murphy Administrative Assistant to the Principal Faculty and Staff Admissions Office Farrah Eaton Julia Wall Stephen Abel Joseph De Bona Michelle Esposito Christine Forlini Kristin Muller Kristin Sample Bernadette Stewart * Robert Vellani, Ph.D. Fine & Technical Arts Department Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Department Board of Trustees Rosemary DeMaio Elizabeth Feroleto Kevin Lueck Ana Varela * Edgar Verastegui Retired Managing Director UBS AG Mathematics Department Nick Castiglione Heebong Choi Gina DeMarco `05 Edgar Martinez Patricia Moran-Muldoon Ellen Porcaro `67 * Physical Education Department Marge McEvoy * Christopher Teemsma Religion Department Mary Ahl Margaret Damo `77 Mary-Kate Boland Peggy Sobier `63 Maureen Cuomo * Joanna Fusco Elisa Groglio Kristen Larsen Elizabeth Latona Christen Napier Ilze Bulbika-King, Ph.D. Matthew Cooper Dora Dekajlo Mark King, Ph.D. * Peggy Morton, D.Min. Brooke Thomas Craig Youngren Athletics Office Guidance Department Science Department Jamie Skrapits Victor Beneditto David Joscher Sr. Mary Ann Kinsella, RDC `59* Cathy Mulvaney Marta Sandoval Cherie Totillo Lynsey Tortorella Sr. Carol Wagner, RDC `69 Finance Office History Department Elizabeth Armes John Dillon Rosa M. K-Flores Mary Ellen Muldoon Anita WickremanayakeDharmay * Robyn Wolin JoAnn Corsillo `76 Sr. Madeline Desel, RDC Carolyn Mooney Jennifer Connolly, Esq. `92 Jane Lennon Marilyn Mierzwa * Julie Ristich Nikolaus Unger, Ph.D. Philine Vega Advancement Office Buildings & Grounds Health Services Maureen Walsh (PA) `86 Michael Daly, President Mark Bronzo Portfolio Manager, Domestic Equities Security Global Investors Elizabeth Anne Asaro `68 Chair, Social Studies Department Alexander Hamilton High School Angela Cappucci Coleman `66 Retired Executive Officer Human Resources NY Life Insurance Andrea Donkor, Esq. `99 General Council Office Compliance & Ethics, Manager, American Express Sr. Alice Feeley, RDC Director of Mission Integration Sisters of the Divine Compassion Natalia Lee Soy `94 Information Specialist Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital Regina Gallagher Marengo, PE President Ensign Engineering, P.C. Sr. Susan Merritt, RDC, PhD President Sisters of the Divine Compassion Dean Emerita Ivan G. Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Pace University Mary Piscina `80 Former Special Education Teacher/Community Outreach Volunteer Karen King-Sheridan Director Duchesne Center, Manhattanville College Denise Soares, RN `69 Chief Operating Officer North Bronx Healthcare Network Arthur Wagner Sr. Vice President South Brooklyn Hospital Network * Inidicates Department Chairperson PHS Annual Report 2009-2010 17 Preston High School 2780 Schurz Avenue Bronx, NY 10465 Claudia Carthaus, Director of School Advancement Tel: 718-863-9134 ext. 195 • ccarthaus@prestonhs.org Please visit the PHS website at www.prestonhs.org Join us on Facebook at: Preston Alum Panthers Preston High School (Bronx, NY) is a private, Catholic, college-preparatory school for girls, founded in 1947 by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion. It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and schools and chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. PHS is a 501(c)(3) organization, separate from the Preston Center of Compassion. Class of 2011 on back porch