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
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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
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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
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Established in 1947 by
the Sisters of the Divine
Compassion, as an
independent, collegepreparatory school
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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
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Teacher to Student Ratio: 1:13
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Average Class Size: 24
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Number of Counselors: 4
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Faculty with Advanced
Degrees: 61%
Excellence in Academics
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Honors, Advanced Placement
Courses
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Block Schedule
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100% of PHS graduates
attend college
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The Class of 2010 acquired
over $10 million in college
scholarships
Athletics
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Six varsity sports including
volleyball, soccer, step team,
basketball, cheerleading, and
softball
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Member of CHSAA
Facilities
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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
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Smartboards or LCD projector
in 90% of classrooms
•
New video production
laboratory (S.M.E.B. Center)
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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:
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Regents, Honors and Advanced Placement classes
•
English, Fine & Technical Arts,
Mathematics, Science, Computer
Technology, Languages Other Than
English (LOTE) and History
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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.
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We offer an accelerated math program for students who have excelled in
Algebra during 8th grade.
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Admission to the Preston Scholars Program is available to highly qualified
sophomores and juniors.
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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
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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!
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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.
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33 earned the honor of Advanced
Designation and
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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