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St. Aloysius Academy
Alumni Newsletter
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February 2014
Olympics is blending sport with culture and education. Olympism seeks to
create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of
good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.
St. Aloysius Academy is committed to the spiritual, moral and academic de-
velopment of each student. The Academy prepares young boys to assume
with confidence roles of Christian leadership and service within a global society. St. Aloysius is an Olympic School!!!
Principal
Sister Stephen Anne, IHM
Vice Principal
Sister Judith Kathleen
Knowlton IHM
Admissions Director
Sister Maryann Weidner, IHM
Marketing DirectorLinda Hanson
Advancement/Alumni
Sister Jane Rearden, IHM
Principal’s Assistant
Sister Maryanne Graham, IHM
Parent Association
President
John & Michelle Kennedy
Effort
Culture
Good Example
Vice President
Donna Sullivan
Secretary
Nicole & Ron Miller
Treasurer
Eileen and James Kaiser
Communications
Christine & John Kline
Faculty Representative
Jane Kinsella
Montessori Representative
Marianne & Andrew Vickers
Leadership
Fundamental Princples
The Principal’s Page
DearFriends,
Through media messaging we hear “It’s not complicated.” (AT&T™) This simple sentence
speaks to the remarkable reality of St. Aloysius Academy, as grounded in our rich heritage, we continue to be a vibrant Catholic educational setting for our students from pre-school Clockhouse to
Grade 8!
Whatever aspect of our Academy community you experience, our foundational attitude – love,
learn and live greater – permeates! It’s our simple but powerful “business as usual” stance. In fact, for
us, it is a way of life! With the nurturing and guidance of dedicated teachers and coaches and the support of their devoted parents, our students excel in academics, music, sports and the fine arts. Their
willingness to put forth great personal effort to try and to achieve produces Wildcat pride every day!
By analogy, it’s the same as the uncomplicated but profound feelings of pride we experienced as we
observed our USA athletes go above and beyond during the Sochi Winter Olympics.
Your loyalty and support, in a very straightforward way, contribute to our Wildcat strong living
legacy! Throughout its almost 120 year existence, the Academy has received many blessings, including
encouragement and financial gifts from alums, parents – both alum and current – and other friends
like you. Your generosity is not complicated but generates significant impact for which we are most
thankful!
With gratitude and love, asking God to bring blessing to your life, sincerely,
Sister Stephen Anne Roderiguez IHM Ed.D.
Principal
Calling all Alumni!!!
Bring your Father
to the
Father—Son
Communion Breakfast
Sunday —March 2, 2014
Mass—10:00 AM
in KDH
Followed by Breakfast
Baseball team of the 40’s
We are soooo grateful
for all who have participated
in the Annual Fund.
SOOOOOOOO Save May18, 2014
For
St. Aloysius Academy
To Thank You
With
Mass in
Katharine Drexel Hall
11:00 AM
Followed by a picnic
Robert Degnan ‘51
The Saint
who walked the grounds of Wootton
home of St. Aloysius Academy!!
One of the very special
things about Wootton is that a
saint walked these grounds,
visited here many times, and was
a good friend of the original owners, Mr. & Mrs. George Childs,
as well as the cousin of the
second owners, Mr. & Mrs.
George W. C. Drexel. St.
Katharine Drexel planted a tree
when she was a guest of Mr. &
Mrs. George Childs. There are
not many schools that can claim
this special privilege.
St. Katharine Drexel was
the daughter of Francis Drexel
who was the brother of Anthony
Drexel, the founder of Drexel University.
Anthony Drexel and George Childs were
very good friends, so that what affected
one also affected the other. St. Katharine’s
mother died a month after she was born.
Anthony Drexel and his wife took
Katharine and her older sister Elizabeth
to help care for them. This began a very
special relationship between Katharine
and her uncle Anthony. Because of Anthony’s friendship with George Childs, Mr.
and Mrs. Childs also developed a special
relationship with the girls. The two girls
would spend time during the summer
visiting the Childs. This was a
special time for the Childs,
however, the girls grew
homesick.
After her step-mother’s death,
her father took the three girls
on a trip to Europe to help them deal
with their great loss. While in Europe,
Katharine asked the Pope if he would
please send religious to America to help
with the plight of Indians and Black people.
The Pope told her that she should think of being a missionary herself. She now decided to
follow the Pope’s advice. However, she was
tentative about founding her own community.
She went to the Sisters of Mercy in Pittsburgh
for her religious training. When she finally
professed her vows, her immediate family
was there to share this sacred time.
Among those present were Mr. and
Mrs. George Childs. Katharine
treated Mr. & Mrs. Childs as
her aunt and uncle.
Francis Drexel
remarried and the girls
returned home. Their younger
sister, Louisa, was born and now
the three girls were once again a
happy family. There were many
happy years until the death of her
step-mother followed a year later by
the death of her father. Once again
Anthony Drexel became a very
significant part of her life. Since she
inherited a large fortune, Anthony
helped her with financial advice. It
was after this that Katharine decided
she wanted to become a religious
sister.
The following letter
written to Sister Katharine
Drexel on Christmas Eve in 1889
by George Childs shows the close
relationship they had.
My dear Niece Kate –
Oh, how we do miss our dear good
Sister Katharine at this season of festivities.
We are thinking of you, and wishing we could
be near our dear one, but it is all for the best
and you are happy in doing what you believe
to be your duty.
Our hearts go out to you at this
season, and we know you are thinking
lovingly of us all.
God bless you and may you be
spared many years to continue
your good works.
With ever so much love,
Devoted yours,
Geo. W. Childs.
Calling all students of the 60’s and 70’s!!!!
Do you REMEMBER??????
Back Row:
Sister Ann Gerald, Sister Jacinta Marie, Sister Barbara Maureen, Sister Honora Edward, Sister Thomas
Anne
Middle Row:
Sister Clare Edward, Sister Eileen Therese, Sister Regina Anita, Sister Elizabeth Bertrand
Front Row:
Sister Regina Immaculate, Sister Miriam Consuella, Sister Mary Esther, Sister Miriam Vincent, Sister
Christina
True Blue Donors
Thank you to our True Blue Donors who have faithfully given to
our Annual Fund for five or more consecutive years. The fund is
the foundation of gift-giving to our school and these donors are
leading the way in commitment to Catholic education. We are
truly grateful for True Blue Donors.
Robert Degnan, class of 1951
shares his memories!!
I started at St. Aloysius
Academy for Boys in 1944.
At that time it was a semi-military
School and one lived there except for
vacations at Christmas and summer. It
was staffed by the Sisters Servants of the
Immaculate Hear of Mary. Sister Mary
Prudentissima was the head of the school and
had been for sometime prior. She was diminutive, austere but fair and one always kept a
wide berth of her. It was every boy’s dread to
be sent to her office. There were a few times in
my years that we met privately in her office.
We lived in dormitories with rows of beds
and a cell in the corner of the
dorm with a white curtain around it.
There dwelled a sister who was in
charge. I think one dorm I was in was
called St. Tarcissius. The bathroom
had rows of sinks and bath tubs, I cannot recall showers at that time and a
sister was in charge there. One I recall
was Sr. Mary Bernadette who could be
volatile at times if one exceeded the
allotted time for a bath. One dorm at a
time went to the lavatories as they were
called. We wore uniforms and had a
Dr. Joseph Jonas who came once a
week to instruct us in military training,
parading and marching. In May the
school would
put on a parade for our parents.
The education at both places
was top notch. Our teachers were
dedicated and caring and in a sense
Surrogate mothers.
You ask what it did for me. Besides the basics
of a first rate education, I was taught the values of a
Christian gentleman and what it is to be well mannered
and gracious. I was taught to learn about and appreciate
my Faith and how to respect other people less fortunate.
I was taught to apply my talents to what I would do,
always be polite and mannerly and conduct myself
properly. The one trait that was harped on quite
frequently was to be neat and orderly—
unfortunately I still strive to achieve this.
The old school closed
in 1950 and with that came
the retirement of “Pruddy.”
I think it broke her heart not to go
with her boys to Bryn Mawr. Here,
we were introduced to Sister Mary
Esther as the new principal of the
Academy. It was like Pope John XXIII
succeeding Pope Pius XII. Bryn Mawr
gave us “men” more responsibilities and
certainly more privacy. The old uniforms
gave way to a more modern dress and we
were allowed to go home more often then
before provided we had behaved.. My dear
friend Sr. Pasquillina kept me there a few
times not just for being an obnoxious teen
but I was a good cleaner as well. Lots of
us boys helped clean the school and
we never complained about it. My
classes were up the hill in what
was once the stables I think.
the gym was there as
well.
During my
Formative years at St. AA,
It was also the grounds for
the aspiring postulants and novices
who would become future IHM’s.
I eventually taught at Bishop Shanahan High
School with Sister Agnella.
Sister was in formation when I was a
student at St. Aloysius. I used to fondly remind
her that she used to wash my underwear and socks
when we lived in West Chester.
Undoubtly, it was StAA that the seeds of my vocation
in life were first sown and for that I am most grateful.
Much of what I learned there and at other schools
proved valuable to me as a teacher. There have been
times in life when I may have gone astray
from those values but I have always been able to
return to the teachings and lessons first
learned at my Alma Mater,
ST. ALOYSIUS ACADEMY...
Graduates Share Memories
Jeffrey Bozzi ‘82 I attended St Aloysius from kindergarten thru 8th grade and I have many
fond memories that include the teachers, the campus, the activities and the many friends that I see
and still are in contact with today (some in my same class and some younger and older)
St A A was a nurturing experience when I was there and it is has proven this consistently throughout the
years as the current families have expressed this same feeling to me now. My memories include the May
Processions, sporting events (field day/ basketball games), and the great chicken cutlets served on
Thursdays for lunch. I still taste them.
Most importantly, I will never forget the continued relationships with friends that all started at St A A
and it is these relationships I don't believe would have happened and started anywhere else. I am truly
grateful for my experience at St A A.
Gregory Deirmengian, MD ‘’92 is an orthopedic surgeon and practices as part of the
Rothman Institute.
As a St Aloysius student from K-8th grade, I feel that I could
not have had a better experience in terms of personal growth
and preparation for future life experiences. St. Aloysius taught
me invaluable study habits and organizational skills such that
when I started high school, I hit the ground with my feet running. In addition, I feel that St. Aloysius taught me how to balance the various aspects of life. At the time, I learned how to
balance academics, sports, and friends,
but over the years I have used these skills to balance work, family, and fun. Having children of my own now, I have come to
realize the importance of early education, and am now able to
better appreciate the importance of the St Aloysius experience in
my life.
Victoria Deirmengian
John Finley, MD ‘92
I hope all is well. We finally moved to the 'burbs and are not too far down the road in Villanova just
down the street from Notre Dame and the house that Chris Bruno grew up in. My wife is an internist in Wynnewood and I am an interventional cardiologist in Northeast Philly. Actually and ironically you might say, I work mostly out of Aria Torresdale Hospital (previously known as FranfordTorresdale hospital) which is the same site as one of the Drexel's old homes/estates. From one
Drexel estate as a child to now one as an adult.
No potential STAA alumni yet in the household...God willing maybe a class of 2029, 2030?!....we
will see.
"I remember my years fondly at St. Aloysius Academy from 1984-1992 (K-8). The teachers
created a positive and enthusiastic learning environment in intimate classroom settings.
The core of respectful Catholic values surrounded by well rounded, challenging academics along with balanced extra-curricular activities put us in position to succeed at the next
level of education and well beyond. The final products of my classmates from 1992 with
their impressive present day standings speak volumes for STAA. "
Wildcat Chat
1958
Fred Myers ‘58 attended our
Homecoming in October. Fred
lives in Delaware. It was so
great that you came and visited.
Don’t forget to come again next
year. We look forward to seeing
you.
1959
Lloyd Roach ‘59
Has decided to retire from
broadcasting
after 48 years
in the business.
He and his wife
Jacquie have
moved to Bedford County, PA
to enjoy their
days as retirees. We all
wish you the best and may God
bless you in this special time of
your life. Please keep in touch
and send us your address so we
can keep you up to date on all
that is going on at St. Aloysius.
summer of 2014. MIT professor, John Ochsendorf has revived an interest in Guastavino
Tile Vaulting over the past few
years. The MIT exhibit started
touring in Boston in September
2012 before moving to Washington DC from March to December, 2013. Rafael, you must
be so excited and proud!
Paul Finley ‘71 and his wife
Liz were honored at Cup
Day because of
their dedication
in
helping St. Edmonds Home in
Bryn Mawr.
Paul and Liz
have given of themselves to
help the children and staff at
St. Edmonds in so many ways.
What a great example of giving
they have given to their children. Congratulations to Liz
and Paul.
1977
Dr. Thomas Watson ‘77
works with Dr. David Lampl in
Broomall Dental Health. Dr.
Watson is the father of three
girls with
whom he loves
to spend time.
Tom graduated
from Albright
College and
the University
of Connecticut School of dental
1971
medicine. How lucky you were
Rafael J. Guastavino, Jr. ‘71 to spend those years in ReadIs promoting his Great Grand- ing, PA!!!
father’s architectural work.
The work will be on exhibit in
1985
New York (City Museum of
Edward Donovan ‘85 is staNew York) late winter through tioned at Camp Pendleton,
1968
James F. Burke, M.D. ‘68
Specializes in
Cardiovascular
Diseases at
Lankenau Medical Center. Dr.
Burke has been
named “Top Doctor” in 2013 in
Main Line Today.
California. Ed and his wife
Leah are the proud parents of
two precious girls. Ed is currently a Marine Lieutenant
Colonel and the Commanding
Officer of Combat Logistics
Battalion 11. Best of everything in your special work.
Take good care of those girls!!!
1988
Timothy Nanni ‘88 is now
married and the proud father
of a son, Timothy, Jr. Tim is
working with his father. Some
day you’ll have to bring Timothy, Jr. and show him where
you went to school. We would
really like to meet him and
have you see all the changes
since you graduated!!!
Stephen Passo now lives in
St. Petersburg, Florida where
he teaches English to 8th
graders at Orange Grove Middle Magnet School for the Arts.
It was good to hear from you. If
you are ever in the area, please
stop by and visit.
1992
Matthew DeNucci, IV, ESQ
‘92 graduated from Monsignor
Bonner High
School. He received his
Bachelor of
Science in Liberal Studies
with a concentration in Computer Science
from Weidner University. Matt
also received a Master of Science degree in Strategic Leadership from Neumann University. He completed his Law
Degree at Weidner University.
Matthew is employed as Assistant District Attorney, County
of Delaware. Matt and his wife
Kristen have two children, Cecilia 5, and Matthew 3. Congratulations on all your
achievements. Stop by some
day and visit with us.
1996
Christopher Timby ‘96 is
now living in Charleston, South
Carolina. Chris is engaged and
soon to be married. God bless
you and bring you much happiness.
Raymond Baysmore ‘96 is a
member of the Police Force in
Philadelphia. Ray is the proud
father of two precious little
girls. Ray, you’ll have to bring
the girls to visit us. We always
like to see little girls!!!
1997
James Bonner ‘97 is engaged
to Erika Piraino from Pittsburgh. We must keep that
Pittsburgh connection!!!
Muscians to play in Archdiocesan
Band
1998
James Gillin ’98 is recently
1993
married to Jeannette Giunta
Brendan Gilbert ‘93 keeps us who is a hair stylist at Currie
up to date on his endeavors.
Hair, Skin, Nails in Wayne,
He writes, “After law school, I PA. James is a Financial Adspent 6 years active duty as a
visor at Morgan Stanley in
U. S. Army JAG with assigncenter city Philadelphia. Jim
ments in North Carolina, Afand Jeannette are living in
ghanistan, Washington, DC,
Berwyn when they are not
and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. I
spending time in Margate,
then left the military to take a
NJ. We wish you both many
position as Assistant General
blessings and graces.
Counsel at the CIA. When I
finally decided my James Bond
years were behind me, I moved
to Houston to be with my wife,
Jenna, and her twin 6-year old
boys. I am now a legal counsel
for a company called Schlumberger, which is the world’s
leading supplier of technology
and services to the oil and gas
industry. Ironically, this position will likely require international travel as I work my way
up through the company. But,
I always love a good adventure!!! Thanks for the informaLive Nativity at St. Aloysius
tion and we wish you the best in
everything!!!
David Armstrong ‘98 is
married and the proud father
of Kael. He is presently in
school studying Diesel Technology. Good luck in your
studies.
2001
Nicholas Devine ’01 is still
living in SanDiego working
for Empowered, an online
education company that
works with universities
(Berkeley, UCLA, etc.). Nick
is a production editor. San
Diego sounds good as I look
out the window at all the
snow!!!!
2002
John Cesarine ‘02 graduated from the University of
Pennsylvania. John not only
got an education, he met
his fiancé ,
Siobhan
there. They
will be married in August, 2015.
John now owns his own real
estate business and has
worked with his brother
Frankie since he graduated.
He is also a property owner.
It is so good to hear you are
doing so well.
Terry Cesarine ‘02 graduated from NYU Tisch School
for acting and stayed in New
York for several years. Terry
is now back in the area working with Frankie and John
and starting his own business. Terry also owns property. It is so good to hear
good news about our graduates. You will all have to
come visit and see all that has
which he acquired here at St.
Aloysius by playing the guitar.
It is good to hear how you are
doing. Keep in touch.
Rosary Walk and Balloon Launch
2006
Joseph Nassib ‘06
A senior at Syracuse University is a member of the football
team. He was
named “Athlete of
Joseph Cesarine ‘02 gradu- the Week” Decemated from NYU and is now in ber 16,2013. He
was also a memhis fourth year at Jefferson
ber of the Big
Medical College studying to
East Allbe an ER Doctor. Not to be
American Team. He played
outdone by his brothers, Joe
against Minnesota in the Texas
also owns property. Good
Bowl. He is the proud owner of
luck in your studies. We need two varsity letters for playing
good ER doctors and you’ll
football. Congratulations, Joe.
make a great one.
happened since you graduated. Many of your teachers
are still here and would like to
see you.
2005
Thomas Cooney ’05 graduated from Elizabethtown College in May, 2013 with a B.A.
in History. At present Tom is
working at St. Aloysius monitoring the gym at night. That
is a big job!!! It is always
good to see you.
Thomas Sacchetta ‘05
graduated from Florida State
University in May. Tom
hopes to work for awhile, take
some time off and then head
to medical school. It was
great to see you the other
night.
2008
P. J. Finley is a member of the
lacrosse team
at the University of
Notre Dame.
PJ is living
his dream.
How lucky
can you
get!!!!!
2009
Patrick Cooney ’09 graduated from LaSalle College High
School and is now a freshman
at Penn State University main
campus. Pat is rooming with
Michael Panicelli ‘09. That
is a combination!!!!!
Alexander Carre ‘09 graduated from Conestoga High
School. He was a National
Merit Finalist and a Sieman’s
Scholarship recipient. Alex is
2007
in his freshman year at George
Robert McCarron ‘07 is a
Washington University in DC.
junior at Franklin
He is a Presidential Scholarand Marshall
ship recipient. He is studying
College. He is Coin the Honors program at the
Captain in the
Elliott School of International
track team.
Affairs. He was inducted into
Robert throws the
the Society for International
discus and shot
Affairs. Alex is also singing
put. Good luck in
with the Troubadors, the oldest
your efforts this season.
student-run a cappella singing
group on campus. They sang at
Michael McGurk ‘07 is study- the White House at Christmas
ing at Loyola University. This time. Alex has met Patrick
semester he is studying in Ire- Bernhardt ‘09 on campus.
land. How lucky can you get!!!! Congratulations on all your
Enjoy every minute of it!!
accomplishments!!! You are
truly keeping busy.
Daniel Connolly is attending
Champlain College in Vermont. 2010
Dan is using his musical skills Brendan Stec ‘10 is a senior
at Malvern Prep where he is
excelling academically. Brendan is a member of the Cross
Country team which won the
Interact and State Championship. Brendan was named to
the First Team All State. Music is still very much a part of
his life at Malvern. Brendan
is also Vice President of the
National Honor Society. Congratulations for all you have
accomplished. Good luck in
deciding your next step.
Gabe Cordes ‘10 is a senior
at Cardinal O’Hara High
School and a member of the
football team. The game
against Bonner-Prendergast
was special because they won
and Gabe was a big part of
that. The best part was that
his father who is battling
heart cancer was able to be
there and celebrate with him.
His father was also a football
player at O’Hara. Know that
your family, especially your
dad, are in our daily prayers.
May he experience God’s healing Hand.
High School Night at St. Aloysius
Charles Van Kula ‘10 is a
senior at St. Joseph Prep
where he is a National Merit
Commemded Scholar. Congratulations, Charlie. Where
will you be in September???
Shaun Barry ‘10, Vincent
Canzanese ‘10, Nicholas
Coppa ‘10, Brendan Duffy
‘10, John Howard ‘10,
Quinn Kensey ‘10, Douglas
McHale ‘10, Ryan McHugh
‘10, and Charles Van Kula
‘10 were all inducted into the
National Honor Society at St.
Joseph Prep. Congratulations
to all of you. We are so proud
of you all.
Society. Andrew also works
on projects of collecting food
for the poor. Congratulations,
Andrew, keep up the good
work.
Gabriel Pallante ‘11 was
elected Homeroom Representative for the 11th grade.
Congratulations, show your
great leadership.
Douglas Corsi ‘11 is a member of the Honor Society at
Malvern Prep. Doug is also a
member of the Student Council. Doug is also playing CYO
basketball for St. Aloysius. It
is good to see and watch the
CYO games.
Honor Society at St. Joseph Prep
Magnus Sims ‘11 is a member of the water polo team at
Malvern Prep. Magnus was
named to the All Eastern Prep
Tournament Team. Congratulations, Magnus. I know you
work hard.
2011
Matthias Chernitsky ‘11
Is a junior at St. Joseph Prep
where he is on the ice hockey
team. Matt continues to play
Club Ice Hockey and is now a
Level 3 ice hockey referee.
When Matt turned 16 he
“soloed” flying and is preparing to pass his FAA Private
Pilot exam after he turns 17.
Congratulations on all you
have done, Matt. Keep your
eye on the sky!!! Matt was a
big help preparing the soccer
St. Aloysius Academy Speedway
team for their season. He also
enjoyed it himself.
2012
Joseph O’Connell ‘12 is a
Graham Alabdulla ‘11 is a sophomore at St. Joseph Prep
junior at Devon Prep and was where he has earned First
inducted into the French
Honors. Joe is a member of
Honor Society. Congratulathe soccer team and also
tions, Graham, keep up the
rowed for the crew team in the
good work.
Freshman Four Boat that won
the Catholic League ChampiAndrew Kramer ‘11 is a jun- onship in June, 2013. Conior at Devon Prep and was in- gratulations, Joe. Keep up the
ducted into the Spanish Honor good work.
Nicholas DiPrimio ‘13
is a freshman at Salesianum High School
where he received First
Honors. He is a member
of an Honors English
Class. Congratulations,
Nicholas, keep up the
good work.
Ian Burke ‘13 is a freshman at St. Joseph Prep.
Ian is a member of the crew
team for the Latin Beast
boat. Good luck in your
rowing. I hope you like to
get up early to practice!!!
We are sooo glad to be back for an evening
May They Rest in Peace
Arthur Hannig, grandfather of Neal Bozentka ‘03, died January 26, 2014
Kaye McKinney Haas, grandmother of Aaron Haas ‘04 and Bradley Haas ‘07 died January 15.
2014 in Kentucky.
Mr. Charles Sweeney, grandfather of Sean Sweeney ‘09, Thomas Sweeney ‘12, James Sweeney ‘15,
and Timothy Sweeney ‘17, died January 12, 2014.
Robert Slota, Jr., father of Robert Slota, III ’02, John Paul Slota ’12, and Kelly Slota a graduate
of the Clockhouse, died November 24, 2013.
Mrs. Therese M. McElwee, grandmother of William, ‘16, Matthew ‘19, John ’15, Joseph ’16, and
James ’19 died September 6, 2013.
Mrs. Michelle Gorelick, mother of Charles ’14 and William ‘18, died September 28, 2013.
Mr. Frank Forgione, grandfather of William’16, and Matthew ‘19 McElwee, died January 20, 2014.
Mr. James Boyle, grandfather of Christopher ‘17 and Connor ‘21 Krein, died December 26, 2013.
Mrs. Nona Layne, great-grandmother of Quinn Hall ‘17 died October 17, 2013.
Supporting St. Aloysius Academy
A very beneficial way to support St. Aloysius Academy is through Pennsylvania Tax Credits.
The Academy has been granted the status of a Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Organization. This allows the Academy to accept contributions from businesses that operate in Pennsylvania and use those contributions to fund scholarships for children who live within the attendance boundaries of a low-achieving school. The benefit to the contributing business is a
Pennsylvania tax credit equal to 75% of its contribution and 90% if the business contributes
the same amount for two consecutive years. For more information, please visit the Academy’s
website under Support StAA-EITC/OSTC.
If you are interested in becoming a member of The 1895 Legacy Society by remembering St. Aloysius Academy in your will or trust, please contact Sister
Stephen Anne, our Principal, at 610-525-1670 ext. 310
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Email: __________________________________________________________________
We need to receive your logo by April 1 to get it ready to shine at the GALA!
Thank you for supporting the St. Aloysius Academy!
(Logo directions on the next page)
GO FOR GOLD AT THE GALA
Elite VIP Sponsor
$2,500
Premier VIP
Sponsor $5,000
Be the one and only
Premier VIP Sponsor.
Showcase your
name/logo on the
premier focal point
of the night, the front of
the LUNA DJ Booth.
Logo print area 70”w x 33”h.
Be one of two Elite LUNA
Bar Sponsors. Your name/
logo will be displayed on
the front of the bar, the
spot where everyone
will be.
Logo print area
53”w x 35” h.
Platinum VIP Column
Sponsor $1,000
Showcase your name/logo
on 1 side of a 60” LUNA
Column. Columns will be
prominently displayed for
optimum viewing all night
long. Logo print area
14”w x 58”h.
Wildcat Table Sponsor $300
IHM Table Sponsor
$500—One Side
Showcase your name/logo on
1 of 4 sides of a 42” LUNA
Table for $500 a side or buy the
logo rights for the entire table
and make it a family table; list
your children and graduation
year –sponsor all 4 sides for
only $1,500. Logo print area
14”w x 41”h a side.
Light the top of a 20” LUNA
table with your name/logo.
Logo print area 14”w x
14”h.
Club Level Video Sponsor
$250
Showcase your name, logo or son’s
picture in an HD Continuous Video.
Flat screen TVs will promote your
message all night long. TVs are also
placed in the luxurious “Restrooms
to be Remembered”.
Logo Specifications: The logo manufacturer prefers to receive the art in vector format (PDF, ai, eps) with
text converted to outlines and no bleed. If your art is an image, it should be 100 dpi, or more, (absolute minimum
of 75 dpi) at output size. For text, you may set it up in a graphics program like Illustrator or set it up as a Word
document and save it as a PDF file. Or just send us a word file and we'll set it up.
“
We must find time
to stop and thank the people
who make a difference
in our lives.”
― John F. Kennedy
In Gratitude
When you come “Home” to the Mansion, or even if you can’t physically
come “Home” to the Mansion for the GALA, this would be the perfect opportunity to honor and thank a “Teacher/Sister “ who still holds a special
place in your heart. A donation of $150 in his/her honor will be recognized in our VIP Hi-Def continuous Promo loop playing all night long on
flat screens at the Mansion.
Your Name _____________________________________________________________
Years at St. Aloysius Academy__________________________________________
Sister or Teacher’s Name _______________________________________________
Thank You— Enjoy the Gala
Our faculty and staff are the most dedicated people to be found anywhere
and we know you would like them to come and enjoy the fun at the Gala.
Sooo - If you would like to thank one of them by donating $150 to supplement the cost of his/her ticket to the Gala we are sure he/she would be
most grateful!!! Just think you can take it off your income tax!!!
Your Name ______________________________________________________________
Sister or Teacher’s Name________________________________________________
Donations & these forms can be mailed to St. Aloysius Academy, Attn:
Linda Hanson, or called in at 610-525-1670 ext. 313, or made online at
http://www.staloysiusacademy.org/page.asp?page_name=gala_reservation.
St. Aloysius Academy
401 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
NONPROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
PERMIT NO. 10161
Return Service Requested
Chance Ticket for Gala at the Mansion
GALA at the Mansion
5.3.14
Name___________________________________
Email___________________________________
Winning Prize $5,000.00
Phone___________________________________
YOU NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN
Seller___________________________________
$10 per ticket, payable to
St. Aloysius Academy Parent Association
Room # _________________________________
*** Minimum of 1,100 tickets must be sold,
otherwise prize will be 50/50 split.
By the way, feel free to buy more than one ticket—just make copies of this one and send
them to St. Aloysius Academy. We certainly don’t want you to be limited or sad because
that one ticket you didn’t buy but someone else did ———- won!!!!!! You can also buy
tickets by going to staloysiusacademy.org, click Support, click Gala. Happy winning!!!