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HCNwsltr_Spring2010-REV3.qxp:Layout 1 2/10/10 4:48 PM Page 1 ( Spring 2010 You Belong Here! Holy Cross w w w . H O LY C R O S S H I G H S C H O O L . o r g ancer News 5035 Route 130 South • Delran, NJ 08075 Holy Cross High School Welcomes the New Decade! H oly Cross High School has entered the new millennium, future-focused and faith-based, bringing 21st Century learning to our students. Our technology initiative includes wireless internet access, Promethean Boards (smart boards), and the Tablet PC program, which allows learning to take place one-to-one and any time – any place: Our graduates have set college grant and scholarship records; Our newspaper and yearbook have experienced phenomenal growth and recognition, while many new activities such as the Equestrian Club, Key Club, and Rocket Club, have gained attention; Our Board of Trustees has provided expertise and led the directive for our balanced budget and operating stability; Our use of collegiate (block) scheduling has transformed Holy Cross High School into a “Junior College” where students explore a variety of interests and receive valuable instruction; Our new partnership with the Parish of the Resurrection has opened Holy Cross High School to parishioners and religious education students. We are happy to continue with the activities that build the spirit of our community. Proclaiming “You Belong Here!,” we observe the many traditions that make Holy Cross High School great. From our Opening Liturgy to Senior Class night, we are advancing our mission of educating young men and women through Sacramental, Catechetical, and Transformational guidance. It is because of our Holy Cross community’s great support that we have entered the new decade stronger than ever. Most Sincerely, Dennis M. Guida, Principal Cross Students’ Essay, Poems Published Y eon Soo Kim ’12, a native of Seoul, South Korea, moved to the United States in eighth grade. Her experience of disillusionment in Louisiana translated to her moving to live with relatives in Southampton, NJ and attending Holy Cross High School. In her Grammar and Composition class this past fall, Yeon Soo composed a provocative essay reflecting both the challenges and the values of moving to the U.S. Her piece was submitted and has been accepted for publication by Creative Communications. In the summers, when Yeon Soo returns to visit with her immediate family, she often considers her dissimilar environments. She notes that “Seoul is the largest populated city in Korea and has many high-rise buildings,” while her U.S. home has — Continued on page 2 HCNwsltr_Spring2010-REV3.qxp:Layout 1 2/10/10 4:48 PM Page 2 H ol y C r os s Lancer N e w s • S pri ng 2010 Choir By Justin Falcone Class of 2011 Cinnaminson, New Jersey The light is dark And makes me crawl To where the sun last bounced across And moonlight seems So far away The coves of water Call the stars Asking them to dance upon Breaking its silky surface on and on Wave by rolling wave Cathedrals of seamless stone Rise above the growling tide Crying out of Heaven’s shadow Faith-Based and Future-Focused; Cross Students’ Essay, Poems Published — Continued from page 1 plenty of natural scenery. She appreciates the diversity in New Jersey and notes that in Korea “you only meet other Korean students. Only some of the teachers were non-Korean.” There is also the variety in class work at HCHS as she enjoys the opportunity to select her courses, whereas in Korea “everyone takes the same classes; there is no choice.” Thirty-three HCHS poets were selected for the Spring 2009 anthology, “A Celebration of Poetry,” published by Creative Communications. Justin Falcone ’11, an editor for HCHS’s newspaper, Yeon Soo Kim ‘12 “Crossroads,” the literary magazine, “Tumbler,” and the yearbook, recently had his poem “Choir” selected for publication in volume 27 of Susquehanna University’s “The Apprentice Writer.” Justin’s piece, depicting the lyricism in nature he experienced in Bar Harbor, ME, was selected from over 4,000 submissions. As an aspiring writer, he was “surprised and excited” that his poem would reach an estimated 11,000 readers! — Justin’s poem “Choir” is on the left With foggy tears Wiped across the sky Justin Falcone ‘11 Beyond the Auditorium Broken bones of hollowed trees Cast a silent spell upon granite levees Silently, leaning listening To the whispering of echoes Among their fading leaves Between cattails and water reeds Frogs and insects join In a moments melody Singing the same song as the stars The sun, the trees, that never tires W hile our HCHS theater performances continue to enjoy great success and popularity, many aspiring students are actively involved in local theater groups, including the Burlington County Footlighters, a volunteer organization affiliated with the NJ Council of the Arts. This past September, HCHS students provided music for the production of “The Secret Garden.” Chris Hochstuhl ’11 played flute, Rachel Jang ’10 was the rehearsal accompanist and played violin, and Cameron Stringham ’10 played the piano. Ray Bonnette, HCHS choir director, portrayed Major Holmes, and Matt Becker ’06, Nick Francesconi ’08, Alexandra Haas ’98, and Caroline Haas ’02 performed significant roles. Other functions were filled by Jean Delfera Weyman ’84, assistant director, Jim Frazer ’71, lighting, Pat Cantrell Frazer ’75, set decoration; and Peg A. (Petti) Smith ’70, current HCHS IT Associate, served as musical director. 2 www.HolyCrossHighSchool.org HCNwsltr_Spring2010-REV3.qxp:Layout 1 2/10/10 4:48 PM Page 3 Holy Cross High School • You Belong Here! ( A Catholic, College Prep Education Habitat for Humanity on the Mississippi Gulf Coast F or many of us, Hurricane Katrina is a distant memory, especially in the midst of the earthquake in Haiti; however, many families are still in the process of rebuilding their homes and their lives from the havoc that the Katrina storm caused. Many still need assistance. For the fourth consecutive year, Holy Cross High School students, staff, and friends spent the week prior to Thanksgiving painting, caulking, spackling, and installing woodwork to restore damaged homes and to build new homes in the town of Lizana on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. During their stay, the HCHS Habitat for Humanity student group was led by Ms. Karen Parker, Director of Project Hope and Compassion (PHC), an ecumenical ministry of St. Ann’s Catholic Church working to bring compassionate Christian relief and hope directly to the victims of Hurricane Katrina along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The students raised funds through out the year to cover their expenses for the trip, but they still had plenty of energy for rebuilding. HCHS senior Michael Fynan said it was an “even better experience this year than last; we all bonded right away.” He went on to note that this year “we were putting the finishing touches rather than doing a lot of construction.” However, there was www.HolyCrossHighSchool.org Pictured in the top row (left to right) are Alec Clelland ’11, Michael Fynan ’10, Dave Sample ’11, Haley Gannon ’11, and Ryan Timken ’11. Second row from top are Megan Gallagher ’10, Katie Hawk ’10, Catherine Buck ’10, Steve Szyszkiewicz ’10, Kayleigh Denneler ’10, Jessica Brum ’11, Jessica Snyder ’11, and Jen Cray ’10. Third row from top are Angela Stewart ’10, Kate O’Neill ’10, Mr. Joe Fasanella, Chaperone and retired HCHS teacher, and Kelsey Ryan ’11. On the left side of the stairway is Mike Fynan, Chaperone and Associate Principal for Business Administration. On the right is Theresa Snyder, Chaperone and Student Activities Administrative Assistant. still plenty of construction to be done. For example, Jessica Snyder ’11 and Angela Stewart ’10 became quite adept at utilizing a table saw. Students and chaperones began each day at dawn and enjoyed their lunch breaks on the beach which was within walking distance. Ryan Timken ’11 thought that “working down on the Gulf Coast gave me a sense of working everyday. It gave me a great feeling to help someone to have a home again.” He, like many of his peers, was impressed by the generosity of the Lizana community. Ryan recalled that, on the last day of their project, “a family brought gumbo for the whole Holy Cross team. It was a selfless thing to do – to provide lunch.” One of the chaperones, Mrs. Theresa Snyder, Student Activities Administrative Assistant, recalled the 3 resourcefulness of the residents despite hardships. One homeowner, she remembered, re-purposed materials strewn about from the hurricane to re-build his home. In his home, he used bricks from a destroyed building, and an uprooted tree found new life as chair rail. Kayleigh Denneler ’10 was particularly moved by the Habitat for Humanity experience. Back at HCHS, she stated that “it was rewarding going to Lizana. I feel that we made a difference no matter how small my own impact may have been.” Jen Cray ’10, said “It was wonderful to say to yourself at the end of the day ‘I did that’.” Many of the HCHS Habitat for Humanity group plan to utilize the skills they learned from their experience in Lizana throughout the rest of their lives. HCNwsltr_Spring2010-REV3.qxp:Layout 1 2/10/10 4:48 PM Page 4 H ol y C r os s Lancer N e w s • S pri ng 2010 Faith-Based and Future-Focused; Barbara Garro is an artist, a writer and the president of Electric Envisions, Inc. She is helping others to “create and grow themselves a life they love living.” Barbara pledged to volunteer 20 hours a week with local non-profit organizations in Sarasota Springs, NY where she resides. ’61 Afghanistan. Ray resides in Marlton, NJ with his wife Lisa and his children Sean(13), Andrew(9), and Abigail(6). ’86 1986 Michael Giacchino was awarded the Golden Globe Award for the Best Original Score (Motion Picture category) for “Up.” Michael also won the Critics’ Choice Movie Award for the original score and the score has been nominated for an Oscar. 1967 Kenneth S. Domzalski is a New Jersey Superior Court Judge. He took his oath on May 28, 2009 for his assignment to the Superior Court, Family Division in Burlington County, NJ. ’67 1970 John Spitz is a Senior Vice-President at Hill International, Inc. where he oversees management operations in the United Arab Emirates. He is currently working from Dubai and previously managed the Hill International Liberty Property Trust team that led major Philadelphia projects, including the design and construction of the Comcast Center. ’70 Spring Tulips©, a painting by Barbara Garro’61 1975 1995 The Class of 1975’s thirty-five year Reunion is underway for Thanksgiving weekend 2010. Please contact Cindy Goodwin Petti at (856)-764-9714 or Rich Suter at (609) 364-0499 for more information. Craig Plenn is a co-host of “The David and Craig Show.” His podcast, founded on “laughter and faith,” provides a down-to-earth Catholic perspective on news and pop culture. Craig is also the coordinator of the Youth and Young Adult Faith Formation at St. Benedict’s Parish in Phoenix, AZ. He resides in Phoenix, AZ, with his wife Debbie and their daughters, Madeline and Molly. ’95 ’75 ’84 1984 Ray Michaud is an attorney for Marshall, Denehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin Law where he practices construction law and represents architects, engineers, and surveyors. He is currently serving a tour of duty with the U.S Air Force Reserves in www.thedavidandcraigshow.com 1961 www.electricenvisions.com Alumni News 1997 ’97 Kevin Moran is the Executive Director of the New Visions Homeless Day Shelter in Camden, NJ. He recently partnered with our Campus Ministry for a Christmas retreat for middle school-aged children and HCHS sophomores. Ray Michaud ’84 in front of his favorite “Afghani” restaurant. 4 www.HolyCrossHighSchool.org HCNwsltr_Spring2010-R4Mem.qxp:Layout 1 3/22/10 11:19 AM Page 5 Holy Cross High School • You Belong Here! 2000 ’00 Lisa Stinsman Osborn is a youth minister at St. Joseph’s Church in Holy Trinity, AL. Her husband, Dr. Captain Scott Osborn, is completing his residency. Lisa spent a year doing missionary work for Net Ministries after graduating from Pomona College in 2005. She and eleven peers conducted middle school and high school retreats in twelve states. 2004 Joseph Gouryeb is serving his first permanent duty with the 10th Mountain Division in Fort Drum, NY, after graduating from Officer Leader School in Fort Benning, GA in 2009. He earned a B.S. in Finance, a B.A. in History, and a commission in the United States Army from LaSalle University in 2008. Joe was selected for the 2008 George C. Marshall Outstanding Cadet Award and was named a Distinguished Military Graduate, which placed him in the top ten percent of cadets nationwide. ’04 2005 Robert (Rob) Curley has been awarded the Football Championship (Division 1-AA) Player of the Year by the Burlington County Football Club. As quarterback for the Lafayette College football team, Rob set school passing records for completions (231), yards (3,044) and touchdowns (28). He threw seven touchdowns in a 56-49 win over Colgate University’s Raiders and earned national player of the week honors from the Sports Network and College Sports Network. ’05 Dennis Landolt, left tackle for Penn State’s football team, has been awarded the Football Bowl Subdivision (Division 1-A) Player of the Year by www.HolyCrossHighSchool.org ( A Catholic, College Prep Education the Burlington County Football Club. Dennis was also recognized by the First Team All-Big Ten Conference and Third-team Associated Press All-America. 2006 ’06 Stephanie Huth and Nicole Huth finished fourth and sixth, respectively, in the Landmark Conference CrossCountry Championship and led the University of Scranton Royals to their first conference crown. Stephanie was named the Cross-Country Senior Athlete of the conference. Nicole earned First Team All-Landmark Honors. Lancers Named to All-Decade SJ Offense 1st Team On December 15, 2009, the Philadelphia Inquirer published the “All-Decade South Jersey Offense First Team,” which included the following four HCHS football players: QB Tom Reilly ’08, OL Dennis Landolt ’05, WR James Townsend ’02, and All Player Wali Lundy ’01. IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Elizabeth Kuzy Harrigan ’79 Mr. Harold (Harry) Johnson ’74 Mr. David A. King ’69 Mr. Robert G. Kuzy Parent of Mr. Michael A. Kuzy ’78, Mrs. Elizabeth Kuzy Harrigan ’79*, Mr. Donald J Kuzy ’80, Mr. Robert J. Kuzy ’81, Mr. Richard S. Kuzy ’83 and Mr. John D. Kuzy ’85 Stephanie Huth ’06 Nicole Huth ’06 Photos by Jim O’Connor, stoptheaction.com 2007 Will Grogan is a junior at Scranton University and serves as the President’s Alumni Liaison which is the “link” between alumni and current students. He is also the Vice-President of the student government, a DJ for the University’ radio station 99.5 WUSR, and a freshman orientation assistant. Mrs. Charlotte Lafferty Wife of Mr. Charles (Hank) Lafferty, retired Athletic Director, and parent of Mr. David A. Lafferty ’73, Mr. Matthew C. Lafferty ’80, Mrs. Christine Lafferty McNulty ’81 Mr. J. Robert Lafferty ’83 and Mrs. Elizabeth Lafferty Garner ’86 Mr. Frank Papotto Friend of HCHS Mr. Albert A. Paul ’61 We’d love to hear from you! Please e-mail us at: alumni@holycrosshighschool.org with news, event information or reunion planning. Please help us be green! If you are receiving more than one newsletter at your address, please e-mail us and let us know! 5 Mr. Leo P. Roselli ’84 OUR SINCEREST APOLOGIES TO Mr. Thomas Watson, father of Cynthia Ann Watson Binning ’80 and Mr. John Watson ’83, and to his family and friends. To paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of Mr. Watson’s passing have been greatly exaggerated. Mr. Watson still provides excellent service to his customers at his home appliance store, A-1 Appliance on Route 130 North in Delran, NJ. *deceased HCNwsltr_Spring2010-REV3.qxp:Layout 1 2/10/10 4:48 PM Page 6 H ol y C r os s Lancer N e w s • S pri ng 2010 Faith-Based and Future-Focused; Upcoming Events Cross is Committed to Technology March 6 – PTA’s Monte Carlo Night (donafayezoll@verizon.net) March 6 – Class of 2014 Registration March 25 to 28 – Spring Musical “Beauty & The Beast” – All Are Welcome April 1 to 9 – Easter Break June 2 – Baccalaureate Mass June 4 – Class of 2010 Commencement – All Are Welcome in the Tom Reilly Football Stadium June 7 – Holy Cross Sister Joan Companick Scholarship Golf Tournament with Tennis August 5 – Football Golf Outing To include your event in the next issue of Holy Cross Lancer News, please email us at: alumni@HolyCrossHighSchool.org For class reunion information, please visit the alumni link on our www.HolyCrossHighSchool.org homepage. For easy online giving, please visit the “Donate Now” link on our www.HolyCrossHighSchool.org website. You can select which fund to support, update your infomation and leave a note at one convenient site! For updating your personal information, adding emails to our email list, or to remove your address from our mailing list, please visit the “Update Personal Information” link from the “Alumni” link from our www.HolyCrossHighSchool.org website. ind Holy Cross Institutional Advancement on Facebook to read press releases, see school news, connect with fellow HCHS community members, and learn about upcoming events! H oly Cross High School was recently recognized for our commitment to incorporate technology into the curriculum in a Philadelphia Inquirer article “More Schools Opening Door to Technology.” The piece showed how Megan Malfi ’11 and sister Melissa Malfi ’07 could submit homework assignments either electronically via a virtual drop-box or manually in the classroom. When Melissa was a student at HCHS, like most alumni, she took notes by hand, printed out papers, and lugged text books. Now, as HCHS completes our third year of the Tablet PC Program, our students continue to use personal computing devices as essential tools in their everyday learning environment. Furthermore, we are moving toward electronic text book use. As Megan mentioned, “My sister had to write out her notes longhand. I get to type mine. She’s pretty jealous.” It may be Megan who becomes jealous of underclassmen in a few years time as HCHS’s technology initiative continues to progress. Principal Dennis Guida believes that “this concept of one-to-one 6 computing will allow students access to learning resources ‘Any Time, Any Where’ during the school day and beyond.” Coupled with the use of our eight Promethean Boards, students can take notes in real time and can visualize lessons which enhance the learning process. Many students are adept at figuring out the technology. For example, Megan used her Tablet PC to create her Baccanalian Rehabilitation Center for her assignment regarding Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. Some students discover software capabilities with less ease, but all students benefit from the technology. HCHS requires extensive professional development for faculty. Training in software like i-Talc allows teachers to monitor student computer screens and to assist virtually with a project. The benefits for students, including organization, improved writing skills, increased math scores, even reduced absenteeism, are extensive. We are proud that our vision of diversity, growth, and forward thinking is exemplified with our technology initiative. www.HolyCrossHighSchool.org HCNwsltr_Spring2010-REV3.qxp:Layout 1 2/10/10 4:48 PM Page 7 Holy Cross High School • You Belong Here! ( A Catholic, College Prep Education Swim-a-Thon for Haiti Relief Fund 2 2ND with Tennis The 2009-2010 Holy Cross Co-Ed Swim Team with Head Coach Peggy Tedesco (far left, third row standing), Assistant Coach Meghan Gardner (far left, kneeling). Photo by Deb Chirichella O n Wednesday, February 3, 2010 the Holy Cross Co-Ed Swim Team participated in a mini Swim-a-thon to benefit the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. Each swimmer secured sponsors and swam 100 laps for this very worthy cause. Over $950.00 was raised by the team. Special thanks goes to Coach T, Coach Meghan, and Team Photographer/Mom Deb Chirichella for organizing this fundraiser. Saturday, January 30, Lancer Swim Team participated in The 2010 South Jersey Interscholastic Swimming Association Coaches’ Invitationals Meet. The event consisted of over 30 teams and hundreds (if not thousands) of swimmers from all over South Jersey – from Northern Burlington to Cape May! Congratulations to Team Captain Courtney Wallace ’10 who placed first in the Girls 200 yard Freestyle (1:58.88) and second in the Girls 500 yard Freestyle (5:12.02) events. It was an exciting, stroke for stroke, all-out race for 20 laps with only a fraction of a second (0.14 to be exact) deciding the difference! She had two incredible races with two State Qualifying Courtney Wallace ’10 warms up Times. Courtney is the first Holy Cross SJISA before the big race. Girl Champion since 1998. Congratulations also goes out to Chris Campbell ’11 who finished fourth in the 200 yard Individual Medley (2:09.18) and fifth in the 100 yard Butterfly (56.57) events. He also had State Qualifying Times and was part of the Boy’s 200 yard Freestyle Relay Team along with Michael Bell ’11, Collin Chirichella ’11 and Michael Thomas ’11 that placed 5th with a 1:36.51, improving their best time by over 5 seconds. Congratulations to all the swimmers – good luck at State Team Tournaments! Chris Campbell ’11 “flies” by the compeition. www.HolyCrossHighSchool.org 7 22nd Sister Joan Golf Outing T he 22nd Annual Sister Joan Golf Outing with Tennis will take place at the Riverton Country Club, 1416 Highland Avenue, Riverton, NJ, on Monday, June 7, 2010. Please come out and join us for a day of fun for a great Cross Cause. Proceeds for this annual event go toward student scholarships as well as help offset future tuition costs. For more information contact Melissa Lide or Sean Semple at 856-461-5400, ext. 3031, or e-mail alumni@holycrosshighschool.org or visit www.HolyCrossHighSchool.org/ Alumni/Special Events/Reunions. Back To School Super 50/50 The 9th Annual “Back to School Super 50/50” sweepstakes, drawn on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, was an enormous success. HCHS staff, students, families, and friends generated first prize winnings of $21,486, second prize winnings of $10,743, and third place winnings of $3,581. Furthermore, $36,000 went to defray operational expenses and lessen tuition increases. HCNwsltr_Spring2010-REV3.qxp:Layout 1 2/10/10 4:48 PM Page 8 Cross Kids Care! Care Program Recognized M Holy Cross High School • You Belong Here! from the death of a loved one. Megan learned that about 50 children from Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties attend in the summer shortly after her grandmother was diagnosed with cancer. She said that she “sort of knows how they feel, and I felt like I had ( H ol y C r os s Lancer N e w s • S pri ng 2010 to help.” In addition to the sweet sixteen donations, Megan became a Camp Firefly Junior Volunteer to guide traditional summer activities such as swimming and hiking while learning about specialized bereavement exercises including memorial activities. Morgan Tilton ’12 organ Tilton ’12 began a care package program in 2008 to fulfill a community service requirement for her grammar school, St. Mary, in Bordentown, NJ. Recently, she has been recognized for raising more than $127,000 in care package donations sent to troops oversees and to children in Iraq. She initiated her project after learning about a deployed friend of her family who mentioned the lack of basic personal supplies and the living conditions of Iraqi children. Morgan is one of 200 children receiving a $1,000 scholarship from the Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program. She has plans to continue her charitable work for those in Iraq. Megan Dicus ’11 is pictured in front of the Camp Firefly quilt. Each square on the quilt was created by a child in memory of a lost loved one. Photo courtesy Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association. It Pays to be a Cross Alumni! HCHS alumni receive a 10% DISCOUNT with Liberty Mutual insurance. HCHS receives financial support for each alum who has Liberty Mutual insurance. This is an easy way to support HCHS. Rate quotes are available at 1-800-524-9400. SPECIAL THANKS TO LORS PHOTOGRAPHY AND OTHERS FOR CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHS FOR THIS ISSUE. “Sweet” Gifts for Camp W PERMIT 503 BELLMAWR, NJ PAID 5035 Route 130 South Delran, New Jersey 08075 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE Holy Cross High School hen Megan Dicus ’11 celebrated her 16th birthday in June, gifts were replaced with over $500 worth of donations for Camp Firefly, a bereavement camp for children in Medford, NJ, to support accommodation, meal, and activity expenses. Camp Firefly is sponsored by the Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and serves children grieving