bc high today alumni magazine, winter 2015
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The Strength of the Alumni Network, read how BC High has started an Internship program for current students and young alumni.TRANSCRIPT
THE MAGAZINE OF BOSTON COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
BC High TodayWinter 2015 n Vol. 14 Issue 1
The Strength of the Alumni NetworkAnnouncing our new Internship Program
CHRIS TAYLOR ’88
Chris Taylor ‘88 works in Boston for JP Morgan Institutional Sales and Trading and is currently a Trustee Associate for BC High. He served as Director of Development at BC High from 1993-1996 and is also a member of the BC High Athletic Hall of Fame for football and baseball. As a 1992 graduate of Boston College, Chris captained their baseball team and earned the Francis McCreahan award as the University’s most outstanding student/athlete. He and his wife Natali, who taught at BC High for the Arrupe Division, have three children and reside in Hingham, MA.
Reflections
SO THAT THEY WILL KNOW YOUBy Christopher Taylor ’88
ALTHOUGH MY GRADUATING CLASS READS 1988, my BC High experience really began many years before in 1939. For it was then that a bright and talented young boy from Roxbury decided to enroll at BC High because he wished to differentiate himself from his street corner friends. My father Frank’s ’43 academic promise and good nature had been recognized by the Sisters at St. Joseph’s School and they encouraged him to become “a BC High boy” because, as they explained to his parents, it was a place where their best and brightest flourished. For a young boy whose life until then had centered on his family, his church and his neighborhood, the decision he made to exit his comfort zone was a bold one. He started at BC High two years prior to the United States entering World War II. This decision has since paved a way for generations of our family to follow him from St. James Street to Morrissey Boulevard. Safe to say, BC High has become a cornerstone in my family, as I and my two brothers Joe ’73 and Mark ’82, several cousins and their children, and several nephews have all had the good fortune to call BC High our alma mater. If Reverend Harrigan’s math still serves me well, my son will be part of the class of 2027!
Even from my earliest memories, I cannot recall the one specific time I first heard of BC High as it seems to have always been a constant in my life. Whether it was in our home, our neighborhood in Milton, or at our parish St. Mary of the Hills, BC High symbolized to me a standard of excellence...long before I ever entered its doors in 1984. Tales of legendary teachers and coaches such as Reverend Leo Pollard, Reverend Frank Belcher, Jim Cotter ’55, and Paul Hunter ’53, were commonplace around our dinner table. To my brothers, they were role models who shared our family values and demanded an honest effort every day. To my parents, they were the caretakers outside of our home entrusted with the task to help guide their boys into manhood. To me, they became larger than life characters whom I both feared and respected. Little did I know that one day I would come to revere them for the gifts they bestowed on my life.
My years at BC High seemed to whisk by at a fast and furious pace. It was during these years that I was being challenged in ways I never would have imagined. Looking back, it is hard to believe that it was only four years that my classmates and I spent together on the campus. I met some of my best friends in life over those four years. The Jesuits and teachers that had once been the heroes of legend at my dinner table became accompanied by others I had the opportunity to meet, such as Reverend Bennett ’45, Brian Donaher ’55, Reverend Mahoney, Steve Hughes ’73, and Norm Walsh ’70. Quite simply, they helped create an environment where we never stopped learning. Whether it was the seemingly insurmountable amount of homework each night, the daily rigors in the classroom, challenges on the athletic fields, com-munity service, morning mass, or the carpool commutes to and from Milton with five other fellow Eagles in a four-seat Honda, I was learning more about myself than any number of text books alone could ever provide.
The culture that the Jesuits, teachers, coaches, administrators and student body helped create reminded us that we had a responsibility to God, our families, and our community to strive for excellence. I came to realize it was this Jesuit culture, this BC High tradition, which my father and brothers were alluding to during those dinner conversations. Even though our time at the school had been spread out over some 45 years, both the obligations we had, and the gifts we were bestowed from our BC High years, were the same. These things had transcended time from before my father was a stu-dent and would continue long after my days at the school were over. In the end, I recognized it would be my responsibili-ty to uphold my end of the BC High tradition, and this put me on a trajectory that has changed my life forever.
I have come to realize that BC High provided me with the confidence to try and make a difference in my community. It gave me the appreciation of hard work, the ability to find joy in success and understand my failures, and the compassion for the less fortunate. For my BC High friends, it is who we all became by graduation and it is why I believe we are all still close to this day. Over the years, we have shared many joys and sorrows together. Our bond that is BC High has allowed us to remain meaningful in each other’s lives, perhaps due to that four-year period of time we shared together that represent some of the most formative of our lives. We have been in each other’s weddings, we serve as God parents to each other’s children, we have provided comfort and support for each other’s families, and we have helped each other grieve at the loss of loved ones. Ultimately, our bond helps define who we are to each other, our families and our communities.
Today, it is with great pride that some of my friends such as Jon Bartlett ’87, Ron Fletcher ’87, Steve Healy ’81, John Flaherty ’88, Mike Brennan ’85, and Chris Hayes ’85 are part of the administration at the school that have been entrusted to help keep the tradition alive. Their dedication to the students is reminiscent of those legends that have pre-ceded them in their roles and gives me great comfort that the torch is being carried well. To this day, when I hear of someone referred to as a BC High student or alumnus; it immediately differentiates him in my mind as someone, much like me, who has been the beneficiary of our great and honorable tradition. It is as the motto on our shield reads, Ut cog-noscant te, “that they will know you.”
in this issue
Reverend Vincent Biagi, SJ
Mr. Brendan O. Bradley, PhD ‘87
Mr. Gregory E. Bulger ‘68
Mr. Philip M. Byrne ‘58
Mr. Patrick F. Cadigan, PhD ’52
Mr. John R. Carroll ‘86
Ms. Patricia A. Casey
Reverend Brian Conley, SJ
Mr. Peter F. Dolan ‘79
Mr. Joseph T. Donahue ‘74
Mr. J. Barry Driscoll ‘48
Mr. John F. Ferraro ‘73
Dr. Martin J. Dunn, DMD ’53
Mrs. Margaret M. Florentine
Mr. Paul E. Fulchino ‘64
Mrs. Anne Tamer Hajjar P’16,’18
Mr. David M. Kelly ‘60
Mr. S. John Hajjar, II ’83
Mr. William Kemeza
Mr. Daniel L. Kenslea, Jr. ‘71
J. Frank Keohane, Esq. ‘53
Mr. William J. LaPoint, Jr. ‘80
Mr. John H. McCarthy
Mr. John G. McLaughlin ‘87
Mr. Paul F. McManus, Jr. ‘74
Mr. John A. McNeice, Jr. ’50
Mr. John F. McQuillan, Jr. ‘83, Vice Chair
Mr. John V. Murphy ‘67
Mr. William J. Murphy, Jr. ‘60
Mr. Souren G. Ouzounian ’85
Mr. Joseph H. Petrowski ‘72
Reverend Mario Powell, SJ
Mr. Frank E. Previte ‘61, Secretary
Mrs. Deborah P. Reed P’04
Mr. William M. Sullivan ‘81
Mr. Richard D. Walsh ‘65
Mr. Robert F. Walsh ‘59, Chair
Reverend John C. Wronski, SJ
BC High TodayPublished by:
Office for Institutional Advancement Boston College High School
150 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125
617-474-5030 • Fax: 617-474-5035 www.bchigh.edu
Winter 2015 • Vol. 14 Issue 1
William Kemeza, President
OFFICE FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Michele M. [email protected]
Associate Director of CommunicationsWilliam L. Burke ’52
Senior Director for Institutional Advancement Colleen Carter
Director of Alumni RelationsMatthew J. Curran ’89
Advancement Systems ManagerKimberly Duong
Director of Major Gifts and Strategic Partnerships
Tara Esfahanian [email protected]
Director of Parent ProgramsKim Jennings
Development Assistant Maura Maguire P’15 [email protected]
Assistant Director of DevelopmentJoseph Maher ’[email protected]
Director of DevelopmentStaci McDonnell P’19
Operations AssistantEllen M. McKenzie
Director of Planned Giving and Special GiftsReverend Joseph O’Keefe, SJ
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FEATURE
Win, Win, WinBC High launches new Internship Program connecting students, alumni and businesses.
by Brendan Hughes ’98
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FEATURE
Class Connections From recent grads to a class road-trip, stories of strong alumni ties.
by Thomas F. Mulvoy, Jr. ’60
20FEATURE
The Guiding Hands for ArrupeThe Arrupe Division guidance team has an important role in our students’ lives.
by Alec Grigorian ’15
departments2 On the Boulevard 5 150th Anniversary Campaign
10 Q & A with Jon Bartlett ’87
24 Athletics in the News
26 Alumni News Notes
31 Faculty & Staff Notes
32 The Scene
35 In Memoriam
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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N THE BOULEVARD
150th anniversary
Nearly 2,000 alumni, faculty, students, parents and friends of Boston College High School attended the Mass of the Holy Spirit on September 5, 2014.
This year’s Mass served not only to bless the upcoming school year but also as the closing ceremony for the Sesquicentennial Celebration. Faculty, staff, Trustees and Trustee Associates dressed in academic robes processed in for this special occasion.
The main celebrant was Very Reverend James Flavin, Episcopal Vicar for the Central Region of the Archdiocese of Boston. “On this day, September 5, 1864, BC High opened its doors to stu-dents,” began the homily given by Fr. Flavin. He reflected on the purpose of a Jesuit education, spoke of how it enables those who receive it “to give something to others, to become critical thinkers and to have heart. The world needs BC High graduates.”
The Mass ended with a renewal of BC High’s Jesuit commit-ment. President Bill Kemeza and Chairman of the Board of
Trustees Bob Walsh ’59 joined the Very Reverend Myles N. Sheehan, SJ, Provincial of the New England Province of Jesuits on stage for this historical vow.
To view more pictures visit www.flickr.com/photos/bchigh
Closing Ceremony for the 150th Anniversary Celebration held at the Mass of the Holy Spirit
community service
8th Graders Aid in the Opening of the EMK Institute
In October, two Arrupe Social Studies classes played an integral role in the opening of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the Senate.
Prior to the opening of the Institute to the public, BC High was asked to test out the experiential learning programs offered by the Institute. Arrupe students took on the role of United States sena-tors and went through the process of crafting a bill. The two class-es debated and discussed the topic of healthcare reform as they formed a piece of legislation in subcommittees and committees. After having a chance to caucus with their political parties, they delivered the final bill to the floor of the senate for debate. Along the way, our senators also confirmed two presidential nominees and overcame a valiant filibuster. In the end, the student senators were able to pass a successful healthcare reform bill.
This process provided students with key insights to the legislative process as well as the many competing interests that senators face. Students were able to hone their teamwork, leadership, negotia-tion, compromise, debating, and persuasion skills in this exciting and engaging simulation.
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the Senate, located next to the John F. Kennedy Library, plans to open to the public at the end of March 2015.
Mass of the Holy Spirit and Closing Ceremony for the 150th Anniversary
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute
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The newly renovated Learning Commons in the O’Connell refer-ence room section of the Corcoran Library re-opened for students. The space was designed to provide casual seating and computer use similar to a coffee shop and is the perfect location for group work and collaboration. The changes were suggested by the Library Council, a group of motivated students who desire to be a part of the future planning of library activities. The goal of the club is to foster a greater appreciation for the library among faculty and students through activities in the library which create a passion for lifelong learning and reading.
The new space changes the culture of the library by creating distinct work spaces of silent study and group project space. The new furniture, which consists of stand up work bars, changes the environment of iPad users partnering together.
Learning Commons Opens in Corcoran Library
creative workshops
Ignatian Values Day
new space for collaboration
Faculty, staff, alumni and guest artists volunteered to lead a vari-ety of creative workshops focused on different forms of art. These workshops encouraged Arrupe students to examine how they can apply the skills and attitudes that are outlined in the Graduate at Graduation to artistic expression.
Students were assigned two workshops from offerings that included dance, African percussion, knitting, music composition, creative writing, digital design, cave painting, drama, architecture, sculpture, photography, cake decorating, and many more. At the end of the day, students gathered into small discussion groups to share what art form they explored and what they learned from the experience.
To see the full gallery of photos from the day, visit www.flickr.com/photos/bchigh.
Paint workshop for Ignatian Values Day
Students in the new Learning Commons
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N THE BOULEVARD
bc high student completes grueling triathlon
What would inspire a teenager to take on the grueling challenge of training approximately 25-28 hours a week for what is widely considered one of the most difficult one-day sporting events in the world? Nicholas Delmonico ’15 didn’t have to search too far for inspiration or guidance. Both of his parents have competed and finished Ironmans and Nicholas caught the bug early. “I had heard from people that crossing the finish line of an Ironman is a feeling like no other. I wanted to expe-rience that for myself and prove that if I worked hard enough I could do it and all my training would pay off.” Nicholas remembers from standing at the finish line and watching his parents.
The race was held in Florida on November 1 and consisted of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bicycle ride and a 26.2 mile marathon run raced in that order without a break. The bulk of Nicholas’ train-ing took place over the summer with some days spent riding his bike for seven hours and then running for three hours after. Once school started it was harder to fit workouts into the school week, but he continued to train after school ended and then he would tackle homework.
“The race was one of the best things I have ever done in my life,” commented Nick on being recognized for his accomplishments by the school and by others. “I have wanted do this ever since I was a little boy and I have finally reached my goal. It is all a tribute to BC High. I do not think that I would have been able to have as much success as I did in my race if it were not for the skills of perseverance, diligence, and hard work that I have learned through my time as a student. It would have been a much more difficult road without this background.”
An Ironman Among Us
first recipients announced
Menino Scholars
On October 1, 2014, BC High announced the first recipients of the Mayor Thomas M. Menino Scholars Program during a luncheon with the scholars and Mayor Menino. Menino was able to meet and personally speak with each of the 12 students about their future aspirations and their studies at BC High. During lunch, scholarship recipient Samuel Jordan ’16 told the Mayor, “I am a Mattapan Representative in the Mayor’s Youth Council. Being a part of the Council is a great experience for me as I get to see what you once did as Mayor.”
The Menino Scholars Program was established in honor of Mayor Menino’s 20 years of service to the City of Boston and his unwavering commitment to education. The scholars program will provide much needed financial aid to students from the City of Boston.
It is with deep sadness that we have lost such a great man who dedicated his career to education in the City of Boston.
For generations to come, his legacy will continue through the BC High students from the City of Boston who bear the name, Menino Scholars.
First recipients of the Mayor Thomas M. Menino Scholars Program with President Bill Kemeza and Mayor Menino.
Nicholas Delmonico ’15
Campaign Leadership Committee
Joseph Donahue ’74, Chair
J. Barry Driscoll ’48, Chair
William LaPoint ’80, Chair
John Murphy ’67, P’98, Chair
Brendan Bradley ’87, P’16, ’18
Catherine Cantillon P’10,’11
John Carroll ’86
Leo Corcoran ’77
Dan Coughlin ’70
Peter Dolan ’79
Arthur Duffy ’86
Richard Flynn ’76, P’05, ’07, ’10
Ken Foraste ’91
Don Greene ’87
John Hajjar ’83, P’19
Brendan Hanley ’92
John Hanlon ’80, P’07
Robert Higgins ’87
Rick MacDonald ’93
John McLaughlin ’87
Paul Meaney ’80
Christopher Murphy ’98
Souren Ouzounian ’85
Frank Previte ’61
William Sullivan ’81
Brian Wahlgren ’97
Robert Walsh ’59
With 18 months left in the 150th
Anniversary Campaign, we are
well on our way to achieving our
goal. We have seen great success
from alumni, parents and friends
that have joined us in celebrat-
ing 150 years of educating boys
in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.
We have donors that have estab-
lished new scholarships, like Tim
’83 & David O’Donnell, the Shaughnessy Family, Michael Ray ’86, just to name a few.
Alumni like Souren Ouzounian ’85, featured in this magazine, have doubled the value
of their scholarships in order to provide more aid to students in need. And, people
like Brian Wahlgren ’97, also featured, have shown their commitment to BC High and
this Campaign through gifts to the Fund for BC High and the Companions’ Circle. For
these, we are most grateful.
Our priorities for this Campaign remain unchanged. We
are committed to increasing our endowment so that
every qualified student can attend BC High, regardless
of their families financial situation. We are committed to
updating and growing our facilities to meet the needs
of our student body. And lastly, we are committed to
growing the Fund for BC High, which we rely on annu-
ally to cover the difference in our most pressing needs.
With over $64 million raised (as of 12/31/14), we are well on our way, but we STILL
need your help. Join us in this historic Campaign to support our students.
Join us! Joe Donahue ’74 J. Barry Driscoll ’48
Bill LaPoint ’80 John Murphy ’67, P’98
The children of Mary and John Shaughnessy ‘44 started a scholarship during the Campaign in memory of their parents.
Letter from the Chairs
ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN
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$70M$75M
$64,192,667 raised to date
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C O M PA N I O N S ’ C I R C L E
Brian Wahlgren ’97
After his visit as an “Eagle for a Day,” Brian Wahlgren ’97 knew BC High was the school for him. He
enjoyed being on a campus in the city and was impressed with the value placed on education. The students,
teachers, and community he engaged with, provided him a comfortable place to be challenged academically
and personally. Twenty years later, he credits BC High with so much of his personal and professional success.
“My BC High education has helped me in countless ways…in conducting myself with maturity to critically
and creatively approach all types of situations, life changes, successes, and challenges…communication skills
which are demonstrated in my job daily…time management and prioritization skills which have helped in
each stage of life.” Even more than the skills and values are the friendships both personal and professional
that he attributes to BC High. “It is an irreplaceable support system starting in high school.”
Through his close friends, attending BC High events, and staying in contact
with teachers and staff, he’s gained a perspective of the school that he
would not have otherwise appreciated. His involvement and generosity is
due, in large part, to this strong network of alumni, students, parents, and
friends, that care so deeply about BC High as an institution, and the commu-
nity it encapsulates. “Becoming more involved in this Campaign has helped
me gain perspective on the importance of keeping BC High more financially
sound to maintain and improve the school…it also stems from reengaging
grads with the school to add to the community. The talent and success
amongst grads is endlessly impressive and it is important to showcase that
for today’s students and the future of BC High.”
Becoming a member of the Companions’ Circle was an easy decision
for Brian. As a recipient of financial aid during his high school years, he
acknowledges that the generosity of alumni provided opportunities for him
and hopes he can do the same for students today. He knows that as a mem-
ber of the Companions’ Circle, his gift each year is directly supporting the
most pressing needs of the school. “I’m inspired to be generous to benefit
the future of the school. It is important to keep the school’s ideals and traditions, while adapting in today’s
world to stay competitive and reputable.”
ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN
C O M PA N I O N S C I R C L E
Join Brian Wahlgren ’97 in becoming a member of the Companions’ Circle today. Make a multi-year pledge to the Fund for BC High, totaling $10,000 or more to be a part of this historic 150th Anniversary Campaign. For more information, contact Staci McDonnell P’19, Director of Development, [email protected] on how you can help support BC High.
Souren, in 2003 with his nephews Alec ‘15 and Armen Grigorian’13
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ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN
M A J O R G I F T
Souren Ouzounian ’85
The Ouzounian Family Scholarship, in memory of John Gregor Koobatian and
Mary Ouzounian was established during the Renaissance Campaign to benefit
students with financial need that are first or second generation immigrants, par-
ticularly those of Armenian descent. Souren and his wife, Carol, doubled its value
during the 150th Anniversary Campaign, providing even more financial aid to the
students that qualify. To Souren, this decision to give back and support BC High
in this way is an easy one. Financial aid is what allowed him to attend BC High,
and later Columbia University.
While attending St. Agnes grammar school in Arlington, MA, Souren was
exposed to Jesuits long before walking the halls of BC High. He was continu-
ously impressed and inspired by the Jesuits at St. Agnes and they encouraged
him to take the test and apply to BC High. The Ignatian teachings helped
establish some of the values and principles Souren still holds in highest regard
today. “I think being a man for others transcends venue. Whether considering
my charitable pursuits, or building a high-performing team in an organization,
it’s a valuable trait.”
In addition to Jesuit values instilled in him early on, he maintains that BC High is a place that fosters the
development of the whole person. In his opinion, this is still true with students at BC High today, particu-
larly his nephews, Armen Grigorian ’13, a sophomore at Boston College, and Alec ’15, a senior who
has just been accepted to Harvard University. As noted by Alec, “At BCH we have a higher purpose than
academics…In the midst of standardized tests and college panic, it’s encouraging to hear that academics
are not our only purpose.” Souren is proud that his nephews have developed the same values that he
experienced from his BC High education. “I am amazed at their level of maturity, engagement with the
world, pride in their work and their sense of humanity.”
To Souren, this Campaign will be successful if it continues to “deliver the highest quality education and
Jesuit, Catholic values to students from all backgrounds.”
This Campaign will be successful if it continues
to deliver the highest quality education and Jesuit, Catholic values
to students from all backgrounds.
ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN
Forming Leaders for the Greater Glory of God
P L A N N E D G I V I N G
An easy way to make an impact is to include BC High in your will or trust. It is a gift that costs you nothing during your lifetime. For more information on becoming a member of the Saint Ignatius of Loyola Society or to let us know we are in your estate plans, contact Reverend Joe O’Keefe, SJ at 617-474-5037 or [email protected].
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Our newly launched website can answer all of your questions on how you can best plan your gift to BC High – to benefit both you and the school.
There are many ways to make an impact at BC High, and we want to help you plan a gift that fits your goals. Our new website puts the gift planning resources you need at your fingertips.
On our new site, you can:
• Find the right gift option for you based on your age, assets or the amount you would like to give.
• Learn about ways to give and how to best fund your gift.
• Download various brochures and watch videos on popular types of gift options.
• See your potential benefits with our Gift Illustrator.
• Get your plans in motion with our Personal Estate Planning Kit.
Visit www.bchigh.mygiftplanning.org today to start planning your legacy!
Graduates of BC High quickly become leaders – leaders of competence, conscience and compassion – leaders in every facet of life – social, cultural, business and government. They can be found across the city, across the country, or across the globe seeking to do all things AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM – for the greater glory of God. God’s greatest glory is watching all his children flourish and the foundation that BC High allows this growth to happen. It all began when they walked through the doors of BC High and were transformed.
When you include a gift to BC High in your estate plans, you are not only contributing to a fond memory, but you are preserving the lifeblood of an institution that has and will continue to build up its students – and God’s kingdom – for years to come. It would be a legacy of giving of which you can be truly proud.
Dennis J. Hanlon ’61 and Director of Planned Giving and Special Gifts Reverend Joe O’Keefe, SJ
Saturday, March 28, 2015Boston College High School
The Maroon & Gold will bring together hundreds of parents, alumni and friends for an unforgettable evening of fun and food, in support of the students of BC High.
You don’t want to miss this community-wide event that features chances to donate to BC High and to bid on fun items, taste delicious food and drink, dance the night away, and many other exciting highlights!
Watch for your invitation and online registration in February
6:00 p.m. Pre-party exclusively for new-to-BC High families* – McNeice Pavilion
6:30 p.m. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for all guests – McNeice Pavilion Mobile bidding opens at 6:00 p.m. for limited but exclusive Silent Auction
7:30 p.m. Short program – McNeice Pavilion Come ready to join us as together we raise our paddles in support for the students of BC High!
Additionally, program will have a Live Auction – watch for details!
8:30-11:00 p.m. After-party! – Hunter-Fahey Commons Music, dancing, food and drink
Silent Auction via mobile bidding closes
*Families who are brand new to BC High in the fall of 2013 or 2014 are invited to this exclusive pre-event. Special features and fun just for you! Your purchased tickets to the Maroon & Gold get you in. Watch for your invitation in February!
How can you get involved now? Check out our website at www.bchigh.edu/maroongold for information on how to:
Sponsor the Maroon & Gold • Purchase ad space in our program book • Volunteer Buy your tickets (beginning in February)
And more!
Call us at 617-474-5048 or email [email protected] with questions.
The Maroon & Gold: A Benefit for BC High
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with Jon Bartlett ’87 Athletic Director
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“The student-athletes at the school understand they represent not just themselves, but the entire BC High community when they wear the maroon and gold uniform. How they conduct themselves on and off the field is important to their overall well-being and attitude. The stu-dent athlete learns to cope with winning and losing; to be humble in victory, proud in defeat.
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You were very involved as a student at BC High both as an athlete and scholar, looking back, how important was your involvement in preparing you for college and beyond?
BC High, through the teachers and coaches I was lucky enough to have, put a heavy emphasis on hard work and determination, as well as a focus to succeed. As with the student-athletes of today, my long days of commuting, school work and practice, built that work ethic that has remained with me to this very day. BC High also allowed me to look outside the self, to appreciate those around me, and to be aware of those in need. My years of high school reaffirmed the strong religious beliefs my parents instilled in me, those beliefs continue to support me during the highs and lows of my life.
You were coached by some of BC High’s legends, Coach Jim Cotter ’55 and Coach Paul Hunter ’53. What did they teach you about yourself and your responsibility to your team, family and community?
The coaches I had, from my freshmen teams to when I made varsity were men of high character. They taught me to compete hard every day, and were great role models, who treated all members of the team as equal. Returning to BC High in the 90’s was also important to me in my maturation, as the veteran teachers and coaches I knew as a student, welcomed me back as an equal. That was an opportunity for me to see how special a place BC High is, and how caring the faculty and staff are towards their students and each other.
One of basketball’s greatest coaches John Wooden is quoted as saying, “Sports don’t build character. They reveal it.” How important is character and honor to you? How does the Athletic Director or a coach influence young men?
Character building is a trademark of BC High coaching. I strongly believe that is the foundation of our athletics
program. As coaches, we are here to instruct these young men on how to compete and win, but also to be aware of their surroundings, and how to make solid decisions.
A teachable moment presented itself over the summer with the domestic violence issues in the National Football League. Seeing so many front page articles about athletes who use violence in their personal life, I felt I needed to raise aware-ness with our student-athletes. I contacted the Jane Doe Society, a Massachusetts coalition against sexual assault and domestic violence, to speak to the football team about pro-moting safety and respect in all relationships and situations. In August, the Coordinator for Men’s Initiative for Jane Doe, Mr. Norberg-Bohm visited the BC High campus to talk to the football team. He urged students to be part of the solution in ending violence against women. He introduced the team to the Young Men 4 Change Program, this program changes societal attitudes and beliefs that perpetuate and make excuses for violence against women. To read more about the historical steps the football team took in this challenge, visit our athletics page 24.
What is one of your most memorable BC High moments?
As a member of the staff I have witnessed BC High at its best when it is supporting community members in need. Whether that person is a student, parent, faculty, staff or alumnus, we circle the wagons and help them heal. I was on the receiving end of this loving support many years ago, and my family is forever grateful to the BC High community.
What is a typical day like for the Athletic Director?
There is no ‘typical day’, which is one of the greatest joys of this job. I really enjoy working with the administration and coaching staff, and seeing our student-athletes compete at such a high level day in and day out, but most importantly witnessing their maturity into responsible and caring men.
Athletic Director Jon Bartlett ’87 has called BC High home for over a quarter century. As a student, he was a stand-out athlete, one of only a few alumni to be named captain of three sports during his senior year. During that year, when Bartlett wasn’t lead-ing the football, basketball or track teams he was an involved member of Student Council and Students Against Drunk Driving. Working with our student athletes in the role of Athletic Director allows him to continue the tradition of character building and hard work that he experienced as a student.
The mission of the athletic program at Boston College High School is to be an extension of the classroom, where the coaching staff instills the qualities of leadership and sportsmanship. We value athletics as an important life experience for all participants at BC High, teaching and stressing: teamwork, respect, hard work, and humility. The BC High Athletic Department believes these four core values are what define the BC High coach and student-athlete.
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WINWIN WIN
BC High Launches New Internship Program
Connecting Students, Alumni & Businesses
| BY BRENDAN HUGHES ’98 |
When Tim O’Donnell ’83 sat in Latin class in the early 1980s, he heard Brian Donaher ’55 give some advice: “Distinguish yourself in your profession,” Donaher said. O’Donnell didn’t know how much the advice from
this legendary Classics teacher would affect his career. In class, Donaher went on to claim that studying the Classics gives one a solid background to succeed in college and thrive in business, law, and when working with people.
Tim took that advice to heart and has differentiated himself by earning a law degree and co-founding OmniClaim, a healthcare cost management company with his father David. Although Tim is no stranger to hard work, he recognizes that to be truly suc-cessful and to gain an edge in the tight workforce you have to have a good connections – enter BC High and the strong alumni network and newly created Internship Program.
Tim’s company had been hiring interns for the past 10 years so when Michele Daly, BC High’s Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement, asked Tim if OmniClaim, “hired interns” at a recent 1983 class reunion—the casual conversation put the gears in motion for the new BC High Internship Program. That day, Michele told Tim, “Because if you do I’ve got the guy for you.”
That guy turned out to be Guerdy Jean-Poix ’10, then a rising senior at Fairfield University in Connecticut, where he double majored in finance and management.
Because of Guerdy’s interest in healthcare and finance, OmniClaim, which partners with the nation’s leading health insurance companies to manage costs, seemed like a natural fit. Guerdy joined the team in May 2013 as a data analyst intern.
“He knocked the cover off the ball,” Tim commented of Guerdy’s internship performance. In fact everyone at OmniClaim was so impressed with the “hard working, quick learner and fantastic young man” that they offered him a full-time job prior to the end of the summer. For Guerdy, this meant completing his senior year at Fairfield confident that he was employed in his field post-graduation. For Tim, the President and COO of OmniClaim, the company gained a great long-term asset that could hit the ground running when he started.
“When hiring, we use a two-pronged approach, looking at skills and personality to see who will be the best fit,” Tim said. “As a colleague, Guerdy is one of the first people to lend a hand and ask how he can help. He’s really a great example of what BC High instills in its graduates—which is to be a man for others.”
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Tim O’Donnell ’83 and Guerdy Jean-Poix ’10 at OmniClaim
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OmniClaim interns engage in a vari-ety of tasks. High school level interns gain the experience of being in a professional work environment and complete a number of basic office duties. College students with back-grounds in computer science, physics, or analytics come to OmniClaim pro-vide crucial analytical work, making sense of large quantities of healthcare data for the company.
For those who already know Guerdy, his success at OmniClaim—where he is now a data analyst and already managing important client relation-ships—is just one more example of how he continues to demon-strate a desire for magis (Latin for more). Despite financial hardships, he pushed himself both in and out of the classroom, and he thrived.
While in college, Guerdy stayed connected with the BC High Advancement Office, seeking oppor-tunities for employment during the summer months. He was put in touch with his scholarship donor Peter O’Connor ’60, where he worked for three summers in facilities mainte-nance for Peter’s properties. When Guerdy reached out in 2013 for an opportunity that might relate to his studies at Fairfield, BC High was happy to make the introduction with Tim. Through that experience, Guerdy honed valuable analytical and quantitative skills and was able to apply them in a hands-on way.
“In this tight job market, experi-ence is key for young folks,” Tim said. Internships like the one at OmniClaim provide real world experience, as well as the chance to earn money and develop a profes-sional network. “Plus,” Tim said, “they can learn the importance of giving back and recall that some-
63.1%Paid Internship
35.2%No Internship
37.0%Unpaid Internship
DO INTERNSHIPS LEAD TO JOBS?Percentage of 2014 college graduates who received job offers, grouped by internship experience. NACE 2013 Student Survey.
“This unique opportunity is really a way of distinguishing ourselves [BC High],” Tim said. “The loyalty of the alumni network is just amazing at BC High. We don’t anticipate any challenges leveraging and engaging our alumni and parents.”
NEW BC HIGH INTERNSHIP PROGRAMBC High is pleased to announce the launch of the Internship Program. We are asking alumni to consider hosting a BC High young alumni or select high school senior. These opportunities will allow our students to build their resumes, gain professional experience, test drive a potential new career and hopefully open a door when applying for a full-time position.
The focus of the program in Year 1 will be to obtain 25 or more paid positions for select college sophomores and juniors during breaks. Recent data has found that college graduates who had paid intern experience had a greater success rate of finding fulltime employment after graduation.
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Interns also offer tremendous benefit in terms of increasing productivity and working on those special projects that never seem to get accomplished. Students are typically an inexpensive resource and bring new and fresh perspectives to the office. They can also provide a specialized strength and skill. Hosting an internship is an excellent way for an employee who is interested in gaining management experience to expand their leadership responsibility. We hope that this new program will be a win-win for students and company alike.
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BC HIGH INTERNSHIP COMMITTEE
Jonathan Bartlett ’87, Staff
Stephen Connolly ’87
Matthew Curran ’89, Staff
Michele Daly, Staff
Julie Donovan P’16,’18
Tara Esfahanian, Staff
Michael Gardner, Guidance
Brendan Hanley ’92
Matthew Heffernan ’92
Gregory Hegerich ’92
Michael Hotarek ’93
Robert Indresano ’87
Joseph Maher III ’03, Staff
Timothy O’Donnell ’83, Chair
Frank Previte ’61
Gregory Smith ’02
Matthew Weeman, Guidance
Increased employee retention 40%
Specialized strength and
skills
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New forums for leadership and
teamwork experience
Fresh perspectives
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one gave them that first break.” Although Guerdy has only been working at OmniClaim for a short period of time, he has reflected on the opportunity, “One day, I hope to be in a position to provide the same leg up for another BC High grad.”
A successful internship placement is a win-win-win: for students, BC High, and companies alike. At OmniClaim, where Tim has been offering internships for high school seniors to college students for the last 10 years, he says the company routinely benefits from the fresh ideas and energy that accompany each new intern. The internship program also provides a robust recruiting pipeline for OmniClaim.
Now the Advancement Office is hoping to replicate the success in other businesses. Formalizing this process through a BC High Internship Program quickly became an exciting proposition and an alumni committee was formed to kick-start the process. With Tim leading the committee the Board of Trustees is in full support of the ini-tiative that reinforces the strength of the alumni network. Tim couldn’t be more thrilled. Currently, the goal is to have the structure in place and launch 25 internships for current students and recent graduates during the summer of 2015.
If you are interested in helping us grow this new program or for
additional information please contact Director of Major Gifts and Strategic
Partnerships Tara Esfahanian [email protected]
or 617-474-5049.
WHY I JOINED THE INTERNSHIP COMMITTEE:“When I heard about BC High’s endeavor to create an internship committee I was immediately excited about the opportunity to join, because my experience at BC High had a tremendous impact on my life. The internship committee was not only a way to further my engagement with the school, but also, create what I believe is something unique to the high school experience. By opening doors to potential internships for students and younger alumni, the committee is creating a differential aspect to BC High. Ultimately the program will provide students with the help of alumni to gain work experience with different organizations, connect those students to alumni in those organizations, and create a network of other future possibilities. This not only has the potential to help existing students, but from a long-term perspective, further develops the connection between students and the school as those students become future leaders in their fields and sustain and build this program.” – Greg Hegerich ’92
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CREATING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH URBAN BRIDGES
Making connections – and maintaining them – has been a hallmark of the lives of many of the tens of thousands of boys who have taken up seats in the classrooms of Boston College High School since its founding in 1863.
Accounts from the school’s archives over the last 151 years right up to the last edition of BC High Today reflect the power, personal and collective, that comes from reaching out to connect – with fellow students, teachers, and alumni of all ages – for help and guidance, and sometimes just companionship, in a world where challenge is the coin of the realm.
There’s a flip side, of course, to establishing connections – reaching out to offer help and guidance in the school spirit of being of service to others – and that’s what Carlton Jones ’03 and several of classmate friends are all about doing today.
“It all started at Thanksgiving time in 2013,” said Jones, “when several of us from the Class of 2003 were sitting around and talking about what we were thankful for. The discussion turned to BC High and the question was: ‘Ten years out, what did the school do for us? What did it mean to the five us to be BC High graduates after spending four years on campus as minority students from urban neighborhoods?’ ”
The answers were positive, he said: “We agreed that our experience at BC High helped give us the skills to be successful professionals, and the values to be strong moral examples in our lives. When we were studying there, we were given the opportunity to discuss our feelings about what was going on inside and outside
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Kritchney Julien, Kernst Pierre-Louis and Carlton Jones
classrooms; we were encouraged to be philosophical and reflective about where we found ourselves, and about where we might want to be as adults.”
Still, said Jones, an overlay of doubt added stress to their school days and family life that had nothing to do with academics. “All of us remembered what it was like to be traveling along a road where despite generous financial aid packages, we and our families faced acute financial issues every time tuition was due. The fear that we might have to withdraw from something so important to us and our families was something we dealt with all four years. We were never in the sort of comfort zone where so many of our classmates lived and learned. That’s just how things were.
“As we kept talking,” said Jones, “we came to agree: We should be doing some-thing to help the ‘new us’ at BC High.”
With that, Urban Bridges was born, and its founders from the Class of 2003—Carlton Jones of Dorchester, Shawn Cousins of Mattapan, Kritchney Julien of Hyde Park, Kernst Pierre-Louis of Brockton, and John Bernier of Randolph—laid out their mission:
To set up a scholarship fund that will help give young minority men from low-income urban settings the same oppor-tunities they had to get a diploma from BC High which sends 99 percent of its graduates to four-year colleges.
The founders began by reaching into their own pockets for initial funding and by Thanksgiving 2014 they had a going concern. Their target is not to try to extend full scholarships to applicants; it is to “directly help students who have exhausted their financial aid and per-sonal funds but need help filling the gap to attend BC High.”
The average BC High financial aid pack-age is a great start, says Jones. “We want to help at least one minority student each year with a scholarship of $5,000. However if we raise more than our goal,
we will donate those funds to additional minority students in $5,000 increments. Our donation and presence will show them that they belong there.”
The founders are hoping to have a lunch-time presentation in front of the students in late January, where, said Jones, “we can talk about the lessons we learned at the school, and relate stories that might resonate with today’s students.”
Boston College High School was estab-lished a century-and-a-half ago to give minority students educational and social opportunities to compete in a world full of promise for those who studied and worked hard.
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Boston College High School is hardly a military academy, but nonetheless it keeps graduating men who make their way to the highest level of the nation’s armed forces – right up to the Joint Chiefs of Staff in two instances.
General George Casey ’66 headed up the US Army Joint Chiefs, from 2007-2011 as its chief of staff – a post once held by soldiers named Marshall and MacArthur and Eisenhower and Bradley.
Back in the late 1990s, Marine General Joseph P. Hoar ’52 took over as the head of the US Central Command from the legendary General Norman Schwarzkopf.
And in October, General Joseph Dunford ’73 joined the Joint Chiefs when he was sworn in as Commandant of the US Marine Corps.
The singular honor for General Dunford was not lost on the BC High alumni community and its tradition of connec-
tions. A number of his classmates – Steve Hughes, Don Bumiller, Charlie Flint, John Flanagan, Dave O’Keefe, Jerry Quinn, Chuck Dolan and John Lojek – made their way together to Washington for the installation ceremony and a gar-den party afterwards where they were joined by a platoon of alumni relatives – brothers Jim Dunford ’81 and Mike Dunford ’78; nephew James Dunford ’08; cousin Mike Hayhurst ’79; and brother-in-laws Jim Sartucci ’76, and John Sartucci ’79.
The general’s father, Joseph, a retired Boston police officer and a Marine who saw combat in Korea, and his mother Katherine were on hand for the passing of the torch at the top of the Marine Corps establishment as were the General’s wife Ellyn, and their children, Joseph, Patrick and Kathleen.
The new commandant was quoted as saying that “I’m a Marine because of my
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dad, and adding that he owes his military bearing to “the drill instructor in our family, my mother.”
Charlie Flint said that spending time in Washington for “such a special occa-sions” was a reconnection for him and his classmates. “The pomp and circumstance is something I find fascinating and when you connect it to someone with whom I shared my high school days reaching such a level of success, it really means something.”
Flint noted that General Dunford spoke eloquently and “without notes” to a gath-ering of several thousand that included cabinet officers, generals and admirals, foreign dignitaries and lots of Marines.
“Our classmate, Don Bumiller is the one who suggested we consider going to DC to honor Joe,” said Flint. “As a class we keep it together pretty well. About 30 of us keep in touch via a group email and we gather several times a year.”
BC High Principal Steve Hughes found the punctiliousness of his day at the Marine barracks, “Hugely impressive. Spit and polish everywhere you looked. All this to celebrate the accomplish-ments of service to the nation of a guy we walked around with on campus more than 40 years ago. It was a great road trip for all of us.”
Members of the Class of 1973 witnessing the swearing in of General Dunford. Left to right:
Charlie Flint, John Lojek, Steve Hughes, General Dunford, Jerry Quinn, Dave O’Keefe, Don Bumiller
and John Flanagan.
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The Guiding Hands for Arrupe
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How do they manage? How does any BC High student navigate a schedule that is, more often than not, crowded and challenging. When we need science help, we go to science teach-ers, when we are learn-
ing how to paint, we see the art teachers, but what about when we are worried, not about a specific subject, not about a sports team, but about just not feeling comfortable? What about when we want to get involved in the school, but we don’t know how? What about when we don’t know how to spend a day at school, two hours at practice, an hour commut-ing, and still have time for homework? We go to the guidance office.
From seventh grade to twelfth grade, BC High guidance is behind the scenes supporting each student, and few places is that support as important as in the sev-enth and eighth grade. The two Arrupe guidance counselors, Mrs. Lindsay Culver and Mr. Jeff Devlin ’93, work with students, their families and teachers to make easier what can sometimes be a difficult transition.
Spending the day without family, forty minutes away from home,
for the first time. Riding the T, for the first time. Meeting ten,
twenty, thirty, forty fellow students, meeting teachers, getting
homework, hearing about clubs, and that’s just the first week for
seventh graders in the Arrupe Division.
Arrupe Division Guidance Counselors Mrs. Lindsay Culver and Mr. Jeff Devlin ’93
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For many students in the seventh grade, just getting to school in the morning is a challenge; for others, the more rigorous coursework is the most significant issue. Their worries are diverse and they are diverse, but Mr. Devlin says there is something all the incoming seventh graders have in common, “they have a different attitude, and they want a challenge.”
Many students come from far away and have eschewed the comforts of their local middle and high schools for BC High. To that end, guidance is quite deliberate in choosing seventh grade homerooms. New Arrupe stu-dents are placed in homerooms based on proximity of home town. Students from the same or bordering towns walk into the same homeroom on the first day of class, and although they are in a new school, with new people, they immediately have something in common with most of the students in their homerooms.
At the start of the year, seventh and eighth graders are assigned a counselor, one of their two homeroom teachers. Unlike in the high school, where we are each assigned a guidance counselor, in Arrupe, there is one guidance counselor for the seventh grade and one guid-ance counselor for the eighth grade. Then, each Arrupe student has an advisor. That advisor is a teacher who will
see the student every day, once in the morning to start the day, then a quick shake out at the end of the day for one last check in. Advisors will usually teach the student one subject. Each advisor stays in constant contact with the counselors to, as Mrs. Culver puts it, “clear any obstacles a student may be facing.”
Advisors see their advisees every day; they review prog-ress reports and report cards with them; if something is the matter, they are the first to know. Advisors working with Mr. Devlin or Mrs. Culver, are quick to identify issues and work with students and parents to put a support plan in place to resolve them. “There are a lot of moving parts, commute, academics, athletics, it’s important that we work with students in the context of everything that’s going on in their lives,” says Mrs. Culver. At BC High, the focus is on cura personalis, care of the whole person.
Each year, Mrs. Culver and Mr. Devlin switch roles. One year Mrs. Culver will be the eighth grade counselor, the next, she will be the seventh grade counselor. They are each keenly aware of the changes that go on through-out the two years. “It’s only a few months in between,” says Mr. Devlin, “but when the eighth grader comes in September, they know they need to step up. They know it’s their time to take on leadership roles in Arrupe.”
Malachy Donovan ’15 reflects on what the shake-out means to him, “At the end of every school day, each one of us would approach our homeroom teachers, shake their hands, and wish them a nice day. Indeed, this small act seemed trivial at the time. However, I now consider it to be one of the many aspects of BC High that truly formed me as a person. We were taught not only how to learn, but how to actively communicate with those around us.”
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Part of the reason for the separation between the Arrupe Division and the high school is that it allows for eighth graders to take on leadership roles in their Arrupe com-munity. A large part of guidance is helping students get ready to be successful not only as leaders, but as students and sons. Moving from seventh grade to eighth, things start moving faster. Students don’t just need help with individual subjects, but with time management and study habits. Students need to learn how to get themselves organized and how to use their iPads as resources and complements to their learning. Throughout the year Arrupe guidance holds workshops dealing with these and other issues.
That all being said, middle school doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Many times, what students need help with is not purely academic. All of us have so much going on in our lives. Mr. Devlin runs the healing group for students who need support coping with the loss of loved ones, and guidance is there for them.
Mrs. Culver admits that “it is sometimes difficult to quantify the role of guid-ance counselors, each stu-dent has different needs. Overall, we want happy and successful students.” “We’re most successful working with the advi-sors,” adds Mr. Devlin, “we work best when we collaborate.” Guidance, while very important, is one facet of an entire com-munity that is dedicated to nurturing and provid-ing for the development of young men for others.
As students move on from the Arrupe to the high school, that collaboration is just as evident. The eighth grade counselor of the year brings the caseload to the high school guidance office and works with the future guid-ance counselors of his current charges to give context to each of the incoming students: family matters, learning disabilities, and any other causes for special attention. “At first we were worried about division between Arrupe students moving up to the high school and non-Arrupe students new to BC High,” says Mr. Ahern, the head of high school guidance, but, “it has been such a non-issue. Arrupe students are open to new students, and friendships are quick to form.”
Through each transition, triumph, and tumult BC High guidance is with students, and each counselor agrees, “The day is never boring!”
At BC High, the focus is on cura personalis, care of the whole person.
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ATHLETICS
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YOUNG MEN 4 CHANGE: TACKLING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
This past October, the BC High Varsity Football team took a his-torical step for high school football in the state of Massachusetts. Led by captains Christian Dallas ‘15, Scott Gosnell ‘15, Sean Holleran ‘15, Shane Libby ‘15 and Nick Locken ‘15 the team announced they would take part in The White Ribbon Campaign, a national effort to engage men and boys to help end male violence against women. This is a project for male athletic teams to demonstrate leadership in address-ing this issue in the school community. And, since many coaches and student athletes are leaders in their wider communities as well, this campaign is a powerful way to invite and inspire other men and boys in the whole community to make a public and private commitment to promote respectful, safe, and healthy relationships. The New England Patriots and many college teams have taken the pledge, but BC High is the first high school team to commit to the campaign as a team. “We hope other high schools will follow in our footsteps and join this campaign.” – Sean Holleran ’15
HOCKEY DIVISION 1 COMMITMENT
Patrick Kramer ’15 signed a national letter of intent to play Division I hockey with the Merrimack Warriors next year.
Kramer led the Eagles in scoring as a junior with 12 goals and 21 assists for 33 points. He is a two-time Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic and a two-time Catholic Conference All-Star. He is look-ing forward to a strong finish in his senior year with the Eagles and Coach John Flaherty ’88.
SOCCER SPORTS PINK FOR BREAST CANCER
The Soccer team finished a great season and were runners up to the South Division 1 title with a loss of 2 to 1 against Needham. Congratulations to the team and espe-cially Chris Phillips ’15 on being named to the EMSCA All-State team, as well as being a Catholic Conference All-Star.
Spectators on the sidelines this past fall might have wondered “Did BC High change their colors?” No, it was the just the Varsity Soccer team showing their support for breast cancer awareness during the month of October. The team sported bright pink socks with their maroon and gold at every home game.
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Coach John Flaherty ’88 and the Varsity Hockey team are racking up wins up and down the East coast with a big win on New Year’s Eve in the Notre Dame Hockey Invitational in Connecticut. For live tweet-ing from games, follow BC High Hockey @bch hockey
Coach Gaff, Captains Locken, Gosnell, Libby, Dallas, Holleran and Coach Bartlett
The BC High Wrestling team (at time of print) has been ranked in the top 25 for the first time in over 20 years. You can follow the team’s Twitter account @bchighwrestling
To watch a video produced by My Fox Boston on the story of BC High making a difference on and off the field, visit http://www.myfoxboston.com/clip/10899122/bc-high-football-tackles-domestic-violence-head-on or scan the QR code at left.
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2014 HALL OF FAME HONOREES
On November 24, the 2014 recipients of the Boston College High School Athletics Hall of Fame were honored during a dinner and ceremony on campus. Each year, individuals and a team are chosen based on a significant contribution to the winning tradition of athletics at BC High. In addition, the Paul J. Hunter ‘53 Man for Others Award is given annually to a person who shows leadership in the commu-nity, church, and his profession, while supporting BC High’s academic and athletic excellence. The Cotter Courage Award is presented to an alum for self-lessly following in the footsteps of Jim Cotter ‘55, without seeking recogni-tion for their actions.
Walter Erwin ’85, Golf
Patrick Guerriero ’86, Soccer
Scott Wuori ’96, Wrestling
Pat Leahy ’97, Hockey
Chris Marinelli ’05, Football
Coach: Sue Lyons, Swimming & Diving
Team: 1914 Baseball State ChampionsThe James Cotter ‘55 Courage Award:
Nick Lavery ’00The Paul Hunter ‘53 Man For Others
Award: Frank Brillo, Coach and Friend of BC High Athletics
Recognized for many years of dedicated service to BC High: Brother Don Murray, SJ
The sharing of a meal is a powerful expression of welcom-ing others into your home. The BC High rowing team hosted five Jesuit high schools for a dinner to celebrate the kindred spirit of rowing and Jesuit collegiality. Athletes, coaches, and parents from Dallas Jesuit, Gonzaga, Fordham Prep, Belen Jesuit and St. Joseph’s Prep broke bread in the Hunter-Fahey Commons before the big race on October 19, 2014.
The Eagles had a great race at this year’s Head of the Charles finishing 4th overall out of 85 boats and 1st among US high schools. The Varsity 8-boat line-up consisting of Alex Hively ’15, Chris Tedeschi ’16, Ian Marx ’15, Tom McGowan ’16, Addison Cartwright ’15, Luca Szczepanik ’15, Deke Murphy ’15, Ryan Robinson ’16 and coxswain Sean Dooling ’15 completed the 3 mile course in a time of 15:46.3.
SIX JESUIT SCHOOLS BREAK BREAD BEFORE THE HEAD OF THE CHARLES
COLLEGIATE STAND-OUTS:
UCONN’s Bob Melley ’12 was named the NEIBA New England Player of the Year and First Team All-New England while also being named to the ACC All-Conference First Team. Last summer he played for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
Jimmy Moynahan ’12 was a running back for the Washington and Lee University foot-ball team this past fall and collected 121 yards rushing in 10 games played. He notched two tackles in a 45-42 four-overtime win over Hampden-Sydney to win the ODAC title.
Todd Theodat ’11 and Thomas Thekaekara ’12 both play Rugby for UMASS and com-pete in the Division 1 East Coast Rugby Conference, the highest division in college rugby. Todd was named to the 1st team all-conference and Thomas was selected for 2nd team all-conference.
Luke Catarius ’13, a sophomore linebacker for Princeton, played a majority of time on special teams and had three tackles, includ-ing solo stops against both Davidson and Harvard. In 2013, he moved into the line-backer rotation as a freshman and helped Princeton win 10th Ivy League title in pro-gram history, and first since 2006 season.
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The 40s
Lawrence Hyde ‘42 has traveled to 194 countries, every country that is recognized by the United Nations! Quite an accomplishment and he only recently slowed down to take his first selfie with BC High’s Director of Global Education Dan Carmody and his wife Claudia.
Rear Admiral Paul Mulloy ’47, United States Navy (retired) was recently inducted into the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force Hall of Honor.
Rev. James Woods, SJ ‘48 celebrated his 59th year teaching by joining mem-bers of his first class at Cranwell for their 55th reunion. Fr. Woods is cur-rently serving as Special Assistant to the President of Boston College.
Rev. William Shea, SVD ‘49 is work-ing in formation for his religious order at the Divine Word College Seminary in Iowa.
The 50s
General Joseph Hoar ‘52 was on campus with classmates John LaCamera ‘52 and Jack Leonard ‘52 to visit the new Cadigan Hall. Joe cur-rently lives in California and made a promise to Pat Cadigan ‘52 that when he got to Boston, he would go see the new building.
Rev. Daniel McLaughlin, MM ‘52 is busy serving as a Maryknoll missionary priest in the Peru district of the city of San Paolo, Brazil.
Rev. David Gill, SJ ’52 will receive the Madonna Della Strada award recogniz-ing his lifetime commitment to faith and justice issues. The award will be presented by the Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) in a ceremony at BC High on April 26.
David Ojerholm ’54 has lived a won-derful life “down under” in Australia. During his spare time he enjoys singing Barbershop with the Sydney Harmony Chorus and is currently serving his 2nd term as president of the organiza-tion. The Chorus was awarded the best small chorus at the PanPacific Barbarshop Convention in Wellington, New Zealand this past summer.
Members of the Class of 1956 gath-ered for lunch on November 28, those in attendance Left to right: Jim Cunniff, Bill F. O’Connor, Craig Dolan, Jim Dolan, Alan McLean, David Twomey, Jim Reilly, Kevin Crowley, Kevin O’Connell S.J., Bill O’Connor, Jack McNealy, Neil Moynihan, Bill Benjes (seated).
Twenty members of the Class of 1958 gathered for lunch at the Freeport Tavern in Dorchester on October 7.
Rev. Vincent Albano, SOLT ‘59 spent his summer ministering to immigrant farm workers and their families in Indiana & Michigan. He will return to his permanent home in Texas after the farming season ends. He extends his personal greetings to all.
Dr. Al Andrea ‘59 lives in Burlington, VT with his wife Juanita. Al is a very active retired pro-fessor of history at
the University of Vermont and a noted scholar of history, in particular the rela-tionship between Eastern and Western Christianity. Al and Juanita enjoy build-ing homes with Habitat for Humanity. Pictured with Rev. Joe O’Keefe.
The 60sDennis Hanlon ‘61 is living in Sandwich on Cape Cod. He is an avid
traveler with his son and a local his-tory buff.
Walter Robinson ’63 has returned as a writer to the Boston Globe after seven years spent teaching at Northeastern University.
Rev. John Spencer SJ, ‘64 is serv-ing in the office of Campus Ministry at Emmanuel College in Boston. Fr. Spencer enjoyed being back on Morrissey Blvd. in May for his Golden Reunion.
Rev. Robert Keane, SJ ‘65 is the newly appointed rector of the Jesuit Community at Boston College. As rec-tor, Fr. Keane will serve as administrator to one of the largest groups of Jesuit priests.
Mark A. Kelley MD, ’65 served as a member of the Senior Leadership Team for Henry Ford Health System, one of the nation’s largest group practices. He is a professor of medicine at the Wayne State School of Medicine, and main-tains active teaching roles at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, and the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Care Economics of the University of Pennsylvania.
Class of 1967 annual Christmas Luncheon Standing, from left: Owen MacDonald, Bob Griffin, Joe Rull, Paul Fitzpatrick, Bill Griffin, John McLoughlin, Maurice Lynch,
Brendon Shea, Bill Fidler, Paul Connolly, John Murphy, Frank Saba, Chris Sterritt, Bill Branca, Len Glynn, Bob Curley, Jack Haley, Tim Gens, Brian Shaughnessy. Seated: Michael Driscoll, Tom Burke, Phil Boyle, Jim Shaughnessy, Jim Pattachiola. At the center of front row is the chair that is traditionally left empty, in memory of the many classmates who have passed on into eternal life. In Pace Requiescant.
John Pacitti ‘67 learned to fly helicop-ters while serving in the United States Army for over 20 years. Pacitti retired in 1991 from the Army as a Chief Warrant Four and moved to Pensacola Florida where he has been flying for Bristow U.S. LLC for over 17 years. Pacitti’s longest flight was from Alaska to Louisiana.
Thomas Burke ’67 has co-authored a new book Tales from the Boston College Hockey Locker Room, a col-lection of the greatest Eagles hockey stories ever told.
Paul D. Roche, Sr. ’67 was recently honored by Cardinal O’Malley with the Bishop Cheverus Medal, recognizing
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BC High Rector Brian Conley, SJ, pictured with Rev. Martin Shaughnessy, SJ ’49, cel-ebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit at the beginning of the school year. This year’s Mass also served as clos-ing ceremony to the 150th Anniversary Celebration. Other alumni priests that concelebrated were Rev. Doc Conway ’55, Rev. Bill Joy ’64, Rev. Gene Sullivan ’53, Rev. Msgr. Frank Kelley ’59, Rev. Bob Deehan ’71, Rev. Jack Schatzel ’52, Rev. Joe Bennett, SJ ’45, Rev. Bob Keane, SJ ’65, Rev. John Spencer, SJ ’64 and Rev. Joe White ’78.
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service to the Archdiocese. Roche, a retired lawyer, spent approximately four years worth of legal work and con-struction oversight to build the new St. Bonaventure Church in Plymouth. The pastor noted it was especially remark-able to build a new church at a time when many were closing.
Rev. James Shaughnessy, SJ ‘67 continues his good work as a chaplain at Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston. He can often be seen biking to and from the hospital on the streets of Boston.
Law firm Mackie Shea O’Brien, PC, where John Shea ’69 is partner, was ranked a first tier law firm in the fifth edition of the U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” publication.
The Class of 1974 recently came together to celebrate their 40.5 years of graduation from BC High.
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Joseph Petrowski ’72 has launched Mercantor Partners, a Framingham energy investment company. He is part-nering with ArcLight Capital Partners.
Triple Eagle, Gregg Pasquale ’76 has been nominated by Governor Deval Patrick for a seat on the Superior Court bench.
Rev. Robert Gilroy, SJ ‘77 is minister-ing in California where he lives and works.
Detective Lieutenant Patrick Glynn ‘77 is the Commander of the Special Investigations and Narcotics Unit for the Quincy Police Department. He has been instrumental in saving the lives of 269 people due to his implementation of the Naloxone program in the City of Quincy. Naloxone (Narcan) is now available to first responders to reverse the effects of opiods in fatal substance abuse overdoses. The Quincy Program has received national recognistion and Pat has received the Advocate for Action Award, presented by the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy. He received the prestigious Gary P. Hayes Memorial Award, given to a police officer who shows leadership and innovation to improve US policing.
BC High has a long history of gradu-ates becoming firefighters and many of the brotherhood honored fallen Boston Firefighter Michael Kennedy during funeral services in April. Pictured from L to R: Deputy Chief Michael Morrissey ‘76, Assistant Chief Gerry Mahoney ‘77, Robert Sullivan
‘97, Kenneth Flibotte ‘99, Captain Charles Anderson ‘78.
William Skinner ‘77 spent several weeks in Rome this past summer while working for the International Monetary Fund.
Charles Anderson ‘78 was promoted to Captain in the Cambridge Fire Department on June 29, 2014.
Dr. John Cirignano ‘78 is a teacher of world languages at Rice Memorial HIgh School, the Catholic high school of Burlington, VT.
Paul Driscoll ’78 and Bill Buccella ’78, ran into each other at a Northern Trust holiday party.
If you are ever in Burlington, VT be sure to visit Gerald Proulx ‘78. Jerry is in the chair weaving business and has done work for museums and homes. Fr. Joe O’Keefe SJ visited his workshop recently and attests that Jerry takes great pride in his work and expertise in many types of seat weaving and is well versed in chair restoration and conservation.
Michael Lewis ‘79 published his first children’s book in December. The Great Pirate Christmas Battle recounts the epic high seas encounter between Captain McNasty’s pirates and Santa’s crew of elves and reindeer after the nefarious scallywags plunder a village of their Christmas toys.
The 80sDaniel MacDonnell ’81 currently works at Boston Scientific as Chief Information Security Officer. Daniel also serves as a Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy Reserve and recently took over as a commander of the Navy’s Information Dominance Corps Reserve Command, a Navy group dedicated to cyber security.
Colonel Mark Boussy ’82 is currently assigned to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX. During the course of his career in the Army he has served five tours of duty in Iraq.
Michael McCue ‘84 was chosen as the new Town Administrator for Rochester, MA.
In February 2015, Michael Bickford’s ‘85 first book Everyone Dies, But Not Everyone Lives: Developing A Personal Rule for Life, will be published.
Dr. Thomas Wesner ‘85 was awarded the Carroll School of Management’s Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award at BC after being nominated by students and being reviewed by the Teaching Committee.
Paul Driscoll ’78 and Bill Buccella ’78
The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce named Mike Reardon ‘93 as an Outstanding Young Leader for 2014. Reardon is Executive Director of the Catholic Schools Foundation in Boston. In this role, he is responsible for the overall management of the foundation, including raising in excess of $8 million in annual support, management of a $60 million endowment, and distribution of $8 million a year in grants. Over the last eight years, Reardon has worked tirelessly to move the foundation forward in a number of ways, including through the estab-lishment of the Hispanic Recruitment Initiative which resulted in a 26 percent increase in Hispanic student enrollment in Catholic schools. He also serves as a development and planning consultant to Jesuit High School in Tampa and St Martin de Porres High School in Cleveland. Prior to joining the Catholic Schools Foundation, Reardon was Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Boston College High School, where he increased annual giving by 60 percent.
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John Hayes ‘86 is living on Cape Cod and is keeping himself busy with parish activities and other projects.
David Chiu ’87 has won the 17th Assembly District seat in California. The 17th Assembly District encompasses the eastern half of San Francisco. Prior to this winning campaign, Chiu was served as president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
The Boston Bar Association congratu-lates Serge Georges ‘88, President of the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA), on his confirma-tion to the bench by the Governor’s Council with unanimous support. He will serve as a judge for the Boston Municipal Court Roxbury Division.
College Bound Dorchester has a new leader in Sean Curran ‘89. Sean was selected to take over as principle chair-man for the group’s board of directors.
The 90sAfter a distinguished career as State Transportation Secretary Richard A. Davey ‘91 has stepped down from the transportation department of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Davey was the longest-serving Transportation Secretary since 1997. Prior to taking the helm at MassDOT in September 2011, Davey served as the General Manager of the MBTA and is the former General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail Company, the Commonwealth’s former commuter rail provider.
Nelson Miranda ’92 has taken on a new role at BC High as Director of Equity & Inclusion. He will focus on creating a deeper consciousness of equality and the importance of inclusion.
Liam Kennedy ‘93 and his Multiple Sclerosis Liam’s Lucky Charms Team raised $280,000 and had 130 riders for this year’s race. Each year, Liam’s team has been the highest fundraising group in the event and are on the fast track to raise $1 Million to fight MS.
Head coach Paul Zukauskas ‘97 led his Lawrence Academy team to the ISL Football championship. Zukauskas was a Boston Globe All-Scholastic player while at BC High. He went on to earn All-
American honors as an offensive lineman at Boston College and played for the Cleveland Browns from 2001 to 2004.
James Finnegan ‘98 and his wife Brennan welcomed their son Brian Michael Finnegan on October 4, 2014.
Justin Holmes ‘98 was recently named Director of Corporate Communications for Zipcar. Prior to accepting this position, Justin served as Interim Chief Information Officer for the City of Boston under Mayor Marty Walsh. “It has been an honor to serve the city for the past four and a half years. I am especially grateful to Mayor Walsh and Mayor Menino - to Mayor Walsh, for giving me the oppor-tunity to serve in his administration and work alongside his new team. And to Mayor Menino, from whom I learned incredible lessons about the importance of government and its primary goal: “to help people.”
Peter Manderino ’98 is living in South Boston and is a three time entrepreneur. He is currently running two growing hockey brands and covering the Boston Bruins as a credentialed member of the NHL media. Peter’s companies are the Bruins Daily and StinkySocks Hockey, a recreational adult hockey league with over 5,000 members.
Sports Illustrated writer Chris Mannix ‘98 was a guest speaker for the Corcoran Living Library Lecture Series held in October. Chris talked about sports and writing, but also about his time as a student at BC High.
Robert Morgan ‘99 designed the cycling jerseys for the new BC High Cyclo-cross team. The team is the idea of Classics teacher Matt Aumiller and they began their season fall of 2014.
Mark Mullen ‘99 raises the Stanley Cup after the Kings beat the Rangers for the championship. Mullen currently works as a scout for the LA Kings.
English teacher and BC High Rowing Coach Jeff Toto ‘99 got into his own racing skull at the Head of the Charles
Regatta racing in the Men’s master Single for the Union Boat Club.
The 2000sTim Bulman ’01 was recently featured in the “Catching Up Series” of the Boston Globe. Bulman who retired from the NFL in 2012 now sells com-mercial real estate with fellow BC High classmate Chris Mearn ’01 and his brother Andrew Bulman ’99.
David Santoso ’01 is being knighted by Kraton Surakarta, a kingdom in Central Java, for his dedication toward the preservation and development of Javanese culture.
Francis J. Veale III ‘01 married Bridget Kane at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Westfield, MA on August 22, 2014. Joining in the celebration were 13 additional BC High students and alumni representing eight classes. From left to right: John DePaulo ‘72, Michael Davis ‘01, Matthew Veale ‘15, Nicholas Veale ‘17, Charles Gourlis ‘01, Andrew Miller ‘01, Francis Veale ‘01, Bridget Kane Veale, John Veale, Jr ‘10, Steven Boiardi ‘69, Michael Boiardi ‘01, John Veale ‘78, Michael Elliott ‘78, Peter Veale ‘84 and Jerome Krisiukenas ‘84.
Dennis W. Burke ‘02 gradu-ated from Stonehill College in 2006, continued on to Simmons College for a Masters in Health Administration and in 2013 gradu-
ated from Suffolk University of Law with a Juris Doctor. Dennis is currently working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in the Massachusetts Senate, as a Legislative Director/General Counsel for Senator Jason M. Lewis.
Stephen Kiely ‘02 and his wife Jessica welcomed Alejandra (Aly) Francia Kiely into their family on October 28, 2014.
Greg Smith ’02 married Jacqueline D’Angelo at the Nauticus Marina in Osterville, MA. The following alumni were present at the wedding: Back Row, right to left: Alex Hunt ‘07, Gintas Adomkitas ‘02, Jared Kinch ‘07, Tim Smith ‘07 (Best Man), Greg Smith ‘02, Ben Kinch ‘02; Middle Row, right to left: Colman McCormack ‘02, Matt Cross ‘02, Matt Winter ‘02, Brendan Mullen ‘02, Ryan Morgan ‘01, Steve Marsters ‘02; Bottom Row, right to left: Jake Morgan ‘02, Griff Doherty ‘02, Steve Kiely ‘02, Colin Maxey ‘02.
Joseph Cook, father of Tim Cook ’03 RIP has started the Timothy “Doc” Cooke ’03 Scholarship in his memory for students from South Boston. The check was presented to Steve Hughes
Alumni News NotesTHE CLASS OF 2003 is keep-ing the Classics Alive: Mark Wright ‘03 just finished his PhD at Ohio State, successful-ly defending his dissertation “The Liber Amicus: Studies in Horace Sermones I” in July. I owe my start in the Classics to the department at BC High, particularly C. Emil Penarubia and the late Brian P. Donaher ‘55. In addition to Mark Wright, Charles George ‘03 finished his PhD at Rutgers writing on the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus. Christopher Caterine ‘03 received his PhD from the University of Virginia writing a dissertation on the Roman imperial poet Lucan. Jonathan MacLellan ‘03 is about to return to America from a year spent in Athens at the American School for Classical Studies. He is writing on the performance tradi-tion of Greek tragedy in the Hellenistic period.
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’73, Assistant Director of Development Joe Maher ’03 along with long time family friend Bob Ferrara
Jay Darigan ’03 has been invited to write a series of articles for the Barnstable Patriot newspaper. The articles will focus on financial planning and insurance strategies addressed by the agents and financial professionals at New York Life where Jay has been employed since 2012 and has recently qualified as a registered representa-tive offering securities through NYLIFE Securities.
Thomas Beausejour ‘04 married Rebecca Wildenger last spring. Thomas graduated from Boston College and is currently attending Harvard Business School.
Michael McCarthy ‘05 recently got together with other Class of 2005 grads to celebrate a wed-ding on Nantucket. L-R: Jim Burke, Chris Barber, Jay Mahoney, Mike McCarthy, and Frank Arabia. Not pic-tured is John Murphy ‘67 who was in attendance but missed the photo.
Patrick Vaughn ‘05 graduated from Springfield College and attended the College of William and Mary for graduate work, where he continued his interest in gymnastics but pursued his degrees in Computers, Math and Information Technology. Vaughn cur-rently is employed by The Walt Disney Company as a Tumble Monkey in the Festival of the Lion King Show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, continuing his gymnastic expertise.
Brian MacKenzie ’06 has returned to BC High as an English teacher in the high school.
Patrick McDonald ‘06 and Hillary Shorey were married on November 1, 2014. In attendance were Brendan McDonald ‘09, Sean Farrell ‘06, Eric Baker ‘06, Bobby Locke ‘06, Gerard Gannon ‘06 and Ricky McKinnon ‘06.
Kevin O’Shea ‘06 is currently attend-ing law school at The University of Miami, Class of 2017.
Ryan Maloney ’07 has gradu-ated from Rochester (NY) Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of
Science degree in Computer Science. Ryan studied in RIT’s Department of Computer Science B. Thomas Golisano College Of Computing And Information Sciences.
Osakpolor Woghiren ‘07 is a Syracuse University graduate pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry.
Conor LeBlanc ‘08 works as Administrative Coordinator for the Initiative on Cities. Prior to joining the IOC, Conor worked for the City of Boston as Assistant to the Mayor, where he planned and executed Mayoral events throughout Boston, contributed to speechwriting, and pro-duced Mayoral correspondence.
Mitch McClune ’08 is a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force and works at Cape Canaveral in Florida. Mitch is an engineer who works with the delta rocket program. The Delta rocket launched the Orion capsule into space this past December. He is the officer in charge of the first booster rocket on the delta rocket which carried the Orion capsule. The capsule is the start of our exploration into landing a man on Mars by the year 2030.
Nathaniel Eskey ‘09 founded a non-profit organization called IDEAs Against Violence, to collaborate with schools to prevent and respond to acts of violence and enhance student and faculty safety through education and community building.
During the summer of 2014, Kristo Kondakci ‘09 served as the “Artist Fellow” with the Boston Landmarks Orchestra.
Samuel Marotta ‘09 completed his career at Merrimack College. Over the course of his time at Merrimack, Marotta, played forty-seven total games for the Warriors, compiling a record of 14-19-4 during his collegiate career. His 2.37 career goals against average is the second lowest in Merrimack history and his career .917 save percentage is seventh best in school history.
Jessie Ngo ‘09 is currently working at Fidelity Investments as a graphic designer and has moved back to Quincy after college.
Ian Thimble ‘09 won the 105th Massachusetts Open in June 2014, first major victory after turning pro in November 2013.
The 10sRobert Bergquist ‘10 received The Myra Kraft Community MVP Award, which honors individuals who exemplify leadership, dedication and a commit-
ment to improving their communities through volunteerism. Robbie was recognized for Cellphone for Soldiers, an organization he founded 10 years ago with his sister in Norwell, MA. Cell Phone for Soldiers collects used cell phones to assist active duty military members with a cost-free way to com-municate with their families.
Brandon Cipolla ‘10, Matt Kelly ‘08 and Thomas McDonald ‘13 celebrate the 2014 Stan Musial World Series Championship. The tournament is part of the American Amateur Baseball Congress (AABC). AABC is the largest amateur baseball organization in the United States for players above junior baseball age and the only amateur baseball program, which provides progressive and continuous organized competition, sub teens through adults.
Andy Youssef ‘10, a recent graduate of the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, is embarking upon a full time career at JP Morgan Chase as a rota-tional analyst in New York City.
Patrick Cantillon ‘11 hosted an intimate Class of 2011 Reunion at his house in Cohasset over Thanksgiving. The following 2011 Alumni were present: Patrick Cantillon, Brendan Horigan, Brendan Voke, Gabe Seksay, Nevin Lally, Terrance Durkin, Jake Yanulis, Patrick Bagley and Todd Galvin.
Daniel Clavijo ‘11 is now in his fourth year studying Architecture at the University of Miami (FL) and has been studying abroad in Rome, Italy during the fall 2014 semester. Over the sum-mer of 2014 he worked with architects in Palm Beach during an internship, and even crossed paths with CNN news anchor Wolf Blitzer.
Charlie Coffman ‘11 was featured in the fall 2014 Colby Magazine article “A Winning Community” as a member of the nationally ranked men’s cross-country team at Colby College.
Boston University student Syed “Amir” Ali ‘12 has been appointed to the Governor of Massachusetts’
Statewide Youth Council. Amir is a Dean Scholar at Boston University, majoring in Biomedical Engineering.
Thomas “TJ” McNulty ‘12 finished 2nd overall in the prestigious Ouimet Memorial Tournament this past sum-mer. TJ is a rising junior at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA.
This past summer, Dylan Newman ‘12 completed an internship at the European Union in Brussels. Working in the office of the President for the European Economic and
Social Committee consulting on impor-tant policy makers. Dylan attends Duke University where he plans to double major in Economics and History.
John Puma, III ‘12 was picked to run in the New York City Marathon in November on behalf of The Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation, MR8. The Dorchester-based organization was created to honor the memory of Martin Richard, the eight-year-old boy, who lost his life in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.
Brendan Caulfield ‘13 and fellow alum Jack Serio ‘14 starred in “An Inspector Calls” for the Boston Teen Acting Troupe theater company. The play ran at the Boston Center for the Arts this past summer.
David Coletti ‘13 spent his summer working in Sao Paulo with a Harvard University exchange program.
Osemwengie “Skelly” Enabulele ‘13 came back to BC High to speak to parents and students on the college athlete recruiting process. This infor-mational session that included college coaches and athletic directors was sponsored by the Guidance depart-ment. Enabulele currently plays football for Tufts University.
Andrew Fontaine ‘13 was named to the 2013-2014 Dean’s List at
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Union College. Andrew is studying Mechanical Engineering.
Army Cadet John E. Rusnock ‘13 was awarded an Army Reserves Officers’ Training Corps Scholarship.
Blaine Woodcock, II ‘13 was awarded an Army ROTC Academic Scholarship. He took the Army ROTC contracting oath at Salve Regina University on May 4, 2014.
Benjamin DiMaio ‘14 was recently drafted in the first round of the United States Hockey League (USHL) draft 15th overall in the draft to the Omaha Lancers where he is currently playing before attending Dartmouth next year.
Thomas Moynahan ‘14 and Benjamin Marston ‘14 have proudly started their plebe year at the United States Naval Academy. Go Midshipman Class of 2018!
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Alumni News NotesTRYING TO MAKE THE NFLNnamdi Obukwelu ‘09 was recently featured in an original series called “Undrafted”, produced by the National Football League for the NFL network. The documentary followed Nnamdi through the process of mak-ing the NFL after the draft. BC High played backdrop to a few scenes when Nnamdi attended his 5 year reunion.
correctionsPlease accept our apologies for the following errors:
BC High 2013-14 Annual Report:Magis Parent Donors were listed incorrectly:Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Heffernan
McElroy Associates Giving Level should have been listed as $500-$1,499
BC High Today, Summer 2014:A class note for Brendan Craven ’12 submitted by Lehigh University had incorrect football statistics for his high school career. In Memoriam section: Thomas C. Dodge ’10 and Gabriel Seksay ’11 were not listed as Kyle Dandrow ’04 RIP cousins.
ST. IGNATIUS AWARD WINNERSOn October 17, Mr. William Kemeza, President of Boston College High School, presented St. Ignatius Awards, the highest honor bestowed on a graduate of BC High, to Thomas Kelley ’56, John Normant ’64 and Donald Ward ’53. He presented the Thomas & Mary Shields Medal, an honor bestowed on a non-graduate of BC High to John H. McCarthy P’94,’99.
THOMAS KELLY ’56
As a lieutenant in the Navy, Tom served with distinction in Vietnam and received several commendations including the Purple Heart. It was Tom’s actions during an ambush while traveling down a river in Vietnam that earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor. According to the eyewitness reports of his fellow troops, Tom placed his boat in front of another disabled vessel to protect it from enemy fire. He saved at least six soldiers on board the stranded boat from all-but-certain death. Tom was hit by shrapnel from a rocket that badly injured him and cost him an eye. After being bandaged by one of his men, Tom, who by then was unable to speak, continued to fight on by using one of his men to convey his orders.
JOHN NORMANT ’64
In his more than 45 years teaching math in the Boston school system and at BC High, John has sought to help as many students as possible, especially those most in need. His support went beyond the classroom by his full participa-tion in the community of BC High, attending Good Friday Walks, school concerts, plays and as many athletic events as allowed while coaching track three seasons.
As a track coach, John has devoted thousands of hours helping young men have the most positive team experience possible. His student athletes learn how to compete with class, humility and pride. John teaches not only about dedi-cation and commitment, but also about respect. His true gift is humility, never seeking to share the accomplishments of his athletes, but always crediting their success to their hard work.
DON WARD ’53
Forty-seven years ago this unassuming man, a third-generation Cantonite, along with seven friends from the St. John’s Holy Name Society and a group of 8-10 year olds, including his own son, began visiting the wounded at the V.A. Hospital in Brockton. This profoundly affected Don. Two years later, he heard the call which truly changed his life, the call to join the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Comprised of men and women, the Vincentians quietly offer person to person help to people in real need, regardless of religion, gender or affiliation. Don’s humble leadership as President has helped countless people in need over the past four decades.
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JOHN H. MCCARTHY P’94,’99
John has been recognized extensively for his volunteer service: The Chevrus Medal for outstanding service to the Archdiocese of Boston, The Knights of Malta Boston Area Bishop John Fitzpatrick Award for Extraordinary Service, The John J. Griffin Alumni Association Service Award from Boston College, and The Cardinal Cushing Award from Catholic Charities of Boston.
In conferring the medal, Kemeza said, “John, Boston College High is most grateful for all that you have so gen-erously done for our school. We thank you and present you with the Thomas & Mary Shields Medal in apprecia-tion.”
Faculty and Staff Notes
Classics teacher Matthew Aumiller has a passion for cycling, so much so, that he started the BC High Cyclocross team this past fall. Cyclocross is an off-road cycling discipline where athletes must negotiate a closed course which may include steep hills, mud bogs and fabri-cated barriers.
Brennan Bonner joined the BC High math and science departments this fall after teaching for seven years at Epiphany School. Brennan is a gradu-ate of Washington
University in St. Louis and Boston College.
Hollis Brooks joined BC High as the Dean of Students this fall. Prior to joining our community he was the Associate Dean of Students at the Hillside School in Marlborough, MA.
He and his wife call Jamaica Plain home.
Religious educa-tion teacher Joe Betz and his wife Kristen wel-comed Ezra Joseph into their family on November 23.
Jim Connors was honored at the Thanksgiving Mass for 38 years of teach-ing at BC High. Jim will be missed in the science department as he has decided to retire from teaching.
Diane Costagliola is the new Director of the Corcoran Library. She was previously a refer-ence librarian for ten years at the Thomas Crane Public Library in Quincy. In her spare
time, she teaches professional writing at Northeastern University part time.
Erin Cleveland recently joined BC High’s Modern Language Department (French)
after spending 2011-2012 as a Fulbright Exchange Teacher, then two additional years as an English teacher at a private HS in Rennes, France. Before that, she taught French at ‘Iolani School in Honolulu, HI. She is a graduate of Shippensburg University and Eastern Washington University.
Ryan Dacey joined the Math depart-ment this fall. He is a graduate of Boston College and previously taught at McQuaid Jesuit High School, in Rochester, NY. He will also be coaching the BC High ski team this winter.
Gina Favata joined the Corcoran Library as the Assistant Director this fall. She was previously the teen librarian at the Thomas Crane Public Library in
Quincy. Gina is a graduate of Emerson College and Simmons College.
Guidance Counselor Michael Gardner and his wife Sarah welcomed Isla Grace on September 13. She showed up just in time for the second half of the best BC football game in recent memory as the Eagles defeated USC. Mom and Dad have been blessed with a happy and healthy little girl.
Guidance Counselor Heidi Hayes and Greg Pare were married on June 29, 2014 in Portland, Maine, surrounded by immediate family. Greg, a jazz musician and liturgical music director, ensured that all family members had an opportunity to perform at the reception, whether singing, sounding the trombone, or play-ing the wavedrum.
Kim Jennings joined the Advancement team at BC High as Director of Parent Programs this sum-mer. Most recently she was the Director of
Development at Park Street School in Beacon Hill. Kim is a graduate of Boston University, University of South Carolina, and Furman University.
Jillian Maxey joined BC High’s Religious education department this fall. She pre-viously taught at Boston College. Jillian is
a graduate of Boston College and Providence College and her husband, Colin is a 2002 graduate of BC High.
Steve Salomone teaches in the Religious education and Social Studies departments at BC High and previous-ly taught at Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, RI. He is a gradu-ate of the U.S. Military Academy and Harvard Divinity School.
The Arrupe Division has wel-comed Patrick Travers to the Social Studies department this fall. He previously taught at St. Mark’s School
and Jesuit College Prep of Dallas. A Philadelphia native, Patrick is a graduate of St. Joseph’s Prep and the University of Pennsylvania.
Guidance Counselors Suzanne Wilzbach and Shawn Ahern presented at the New England Association of College Admission Counselors Annual Meeting in June. The presentation enti-tled “Campus Visits through a School Counselor’s Lens” provided admission representatives the opportunity to hear feedback about what students and par-ents value during the college campus visit.
Wedding bells rang this summer for Guidance Counselor Jordan Roldan who married Shannon Hicks on August 1, 2014 in North Stonington, CT. Shannon is a Physical Therapist at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Science teacher Maggie Ruddy and her husband Eddie Crane welcomed Finnegan “Finn” into the world on June 12, 2014. Finn celebrated his first Halloween with the Eagles Nest parade through the Hunter-Fahey Commons. Pictured with Didi Mezini.
New Guidance Counselor Danielle Wells is already hard at work at BC High. Her previous expe-rience as an admission counsel-or at Boston
College will provide valuable insight dur-ing the college application process. Danielle has an undergraduate degree in social work from Providence College and a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Massachusetts-Boston.
BC HIGH COLLABORATES WITH A JESUIT SCHOOL IN ZAMBIA
Guidance Counselor Patty Pope, Religious education teacher Michael Bonina, Arrupe teacher Meg Felice, Campus Minister Huy Huynh and Vice Principal for Ignatian Mission and Identity Michael McGonagle ’70 traveled a half a world away to exchange ideas with Leopards Hill School in Zambia. The retreat was sponsored through the Hyde Center for Global Education to further explore oppor-tunities for our students in Africa.
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Recent Events
n Mass of the Holy Spirit
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n Class of 1959 Reunion Luncheon
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September 26, 2014
n Saint Ignatius Award and Shields Medal Presentation
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October 17, 2014
n Magis Dinner and Reception
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n Father and Son Communion Breakfast
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November 9, 2014
n Athletics Hall of Fame
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November 25, 2014
n Young Alumni Event Class of 2014
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December 23, 2014
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nChairman of the Board of Trustees Bob Walsh ’59, the Very Reverend Myles N. Sheehan, SJ, Provincial of the New England Province Jesuits, and President Bill Kemeza
nClass of 1959 group photo nTrustee Chair Bob Walsh ’59
nBrendan Finn ’00, Religion teacher Peter Skipper P’09 and Greg Reardon ’00
nSandy Duggan and Ed Duggan ’61nCity of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh
nFormer faculty member Reverend Perard Monestime, SJ, Reverend Bob Deehan ’71, Reverend Gene Sullivan ’53, Monsignor Frank Kelley ’59 and Reverend Doc Conway ’55
nGina Smyth P’20, Spanish Teacher Gib Gailius P’13, ’15, Kyle Larrow ’09, and Danielle Reny
nJanet Flaherty P’18 and Justine Lynch P’17
nReligion teacher Chris Hayes ’88, P’17, Declan Hayes ’17 and Hall of Fame inductee Chris Marinelli ’05
nDavid McCarthy ’99, Jack McCarthy P’94, ’99 and John McCarthy ’94
nRoger Croke ’63, Vice Principal for Ignatian Mission and Identity Mike McGonagle ’70 and Steve Durant ’71
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nReverend Mario Powell, SJ, Richard Kinny-Giglio ’64 and Very Reverend James Flavin
nSt. Ignatius Award recipient Don Ward ’53 and his family
nHall of Fame inductee Sue Lyon and Director of Alumni Relations Matt Curran ’89
nHall of Fame inductee Pat Leahy ’97 and his family
nCaptain Jack Danilecki ’80, Saint Ignatius Award recipient Tom Kelley ’56 and Joan O’Connor Kelley
nPrincipal Steve Hughes ’73, Fathers’ Group President Jimmy Tingle P’15 and Mayor Marty Walsh
nConstantine Angelakis ’15 nReverend Jim Hosey, SJ, Paul Kingston ’53, and Ann McDonough P’16, ’18
nSarah and Paul O’Donnell P’15
nJack Geishecker, Jr.’55, P’91, Brenda Geishecker P’91, Carolyn Sullivan Savage
nPast Presidents of Fathers’ Group
nJeff Normant ’97, St. Ignatius Award recipient John Normant ’64, Anne Marie Normant, Michael Normant ‘03, and Keith Normant ‘00.
nNewest Alumni, Class of 2014
Rev. J. Donald Monan SJ Park
HIGHLIGHTS OF COMPLEX:
• NCAA approved competition stadium in the exact field dimensions of Fenway Park, including fencing, bullpens, warning track, full size dugouts, and batting cages.
• For durability and enhanced maintenance, the playing surface will be artificial turf with a clay pitcher’s mound.
• Fr. Monan Park will have grandstands for seating 500 spectators, a full lighting system for evening games and practices, and a press box.
• The baseball complex will also include a secondary playing field suitable for practice and sub-varsity games.
• The secondary field will also contain a full size multi-purpose athletic field suitable for soccer and lacrosse.
Breaking ground in June 2015.
To learn more, please contact the Office for Institutional Advancement at [email protected]
BC High is pleased to announce the construction of Monan Park, a new state of the art baseball complex named to honor Reverend J. Donald Monan, SJ for his vision and educational leadership in the City of Boston.
A seat with your name on itGraduates, families and friends can now put your name on a seat or name a seat in honor of a loved one, friend, coach or special team.
Personalized box seats are $2,500 per seat. Quantities are limited.
Don’t miss this chance to be a part of BC High’s new baseball stadium.
ALUMNI
Robert Fulton Esq. ‘35Walter J. Brannigan ‘39Kevin P. O’Leary ’39John J. Havlin ‘41John J. Gearin ‘42Edward Gillespie ‘43George F. Kim ‘43Francis Rich ’43Clifton R. DiTullio ‘44Kevin F. Flanagan ‘45 Brother of James ‘41, Newman
‘47, and Joseph ‘42 RIPJoseph D. Elliott ‘46Thomas F. Hewes, MD ’46John F. Griffin ‘47John L. Kelley ‘47Joseph S. Hayden ‘49 Brother of Thomas ‘50 RIPFather Thomas E. Hayden PhD ‘50 Brother of Joseph ‘49 RIPRichard G. McCarthy ‘50John V. Moreschi ‘50Maurice E. McCarthy, Jr. MD ’51Paul J. Comeau ‘51Patrick J. Stanton ‘51John Folan ‘52Walter R. Cunningham ‘53Robert J. Tiernan ‘53 Joseph L. Conley ‘54 Father of Brian, RectorJohn F. Igo ’54Joseph E Hagan ‘55Daniel F. Crimmins ‘56William B. Hurley ‘56Laurence J. Higgins ‘57Michael L. Breen ‘58Charles E. Layman ‘58Gerry A. DeBiasi ‘59James H. Nicholson ‘61Robert J. Malloy ’62Leonard A. Joyce ‘63Richard P. Brophey ‘64Alfred J. Carolan Esq. ‘64 Father of A. John III ‘91William T. Dolan ‘65John J. Dowd ‘66Robert S. Hood ‘67William P. Ridder Jr. ‘67Richard G. Stiles ‘67Thomas R. Donelin Jr. ‘71
Paul S. Frisoli ‘72Bruce McKenna ‘72William J. Dillon ’74James F. Kelley ‘74Paul P. Walsh ‘77David W. McGovern ‘78Michael F. Muller ‘80Sean J. McGrath ‘82David J. Coen ‘89Paul V. McAteer ‘03 Son of Linda and Paul, BC High
Staff
RELATIVES AND FRIENDSThomas J. Higgins Father of Brian ‘88 Frances Brandenburg Mother of Sarah Feloney, BC
High Staff; grandmother of John ‘05 and Nicholas ‘12
John “Jackie” Burke Brother of Tom ‘67Ann Marie “Nancy” Cunningham Sister of Thomas J.
Cunningham ‘52Mary D’Donnell Wife of Bill ‘79; Mother of
Tom ‘13, Jim ‘14, and Matt’16; Sister-in-law of David ‘81 and Tim ‘83
William J. Dillon Father of William ‘74Eunice Doherty Mother of Seth Kirby, BC High
FacultyBarbara Murphy Wife of Arthur ‘72Charles J. Drane Jr. Father of Charlie, BC High
Faculty; Father-in-law of Elena Gourlis BC High Faculty
Lorraine J. Flannery Mother of Stephen Flannery
‘84; Sister of Norm Swain ‘55Thomas G. Foley Father of Tom Jr. ‘74, Stephen
‘76, Peter ‘84 and grandfather to Conor ‘09 and Declan ‘09
Charlette A. Guiney Mother of Heather Guiney
BC High Faculty
Cathleen M. Hartlage Aunt of Margaret Maguire,
BCH Staff; Sister of Brian ’77 RIP, Kevin ’76, James ’73 and Daniel Maguire ’83; Aunt of Daniel Maguire ’18
Clair Kingston Wife of Paul ‘53; Grandmother
of Garrett Kingston ‘10, Thomas Flanagan’10, Thomas ‘10 & Conor Lane ‘13, Patrick ‘16 & Kevin McDonough ‘18
Barbara Kreckie Partner of Jim Connors BC High
FacultyKeith W. LaBresh Father of Mark ‘74Ann Lehane Mother of Dennis ‘83 and
Gerald Lehane ‘81 Barbara A. Lynch Wife of Don ‘63Joanne Lynch Mother of Christopher Lynch
‘96’Marguerite Marshall Mother of Anne Hasson, BC
High Staff; Grandmother of John ‘96, James ‘98 and Miah ‘03
Bonnie Maguire Mother of Mark Maguire ’13Geraldine “Gerry” Marsolais Grandmother of Ryan Gannon
‘01, Michael McGarty ‘05, Gerard Gannon ‘06 and Steven McGarty ‘08.
Francis X. McCarthy Father of Chris ‘89Marian McDonald Mother-in-law of Karen
McDonald, BC High Staff; Grandmother of Richard ‘06
Joseph E. Meyer Father of Sheri Dion, FacultyJosephine “Josie” Nicastro Mother of Joseph ‘62, Dean ‘65
and John ‘77; Mother-in-law of John Hogan ‘72; Grandfather of Ryan Hogan ‘04
Dr. Joseph S. Nicastro Father of Joseph ‘62, Dean ‘65
and John ‘77; Father-in-law of John Hogan ‘72; Grandfather of Ryan Hogan ‘04
Margaret Anne O’Neil Norton Sister of Rev. James O’Neil SJ George P. Roche Father of Brian ‘86 and Kevin
‘88Walter J. Sullivan Father of Michael Sullivan ‘78Helen M. Sullivan Mother of Paul J. Sullivan ‘74’ Dr. Joseph A. Vita Father of Samuel ‘15John F. White Father of John ‘08 & Andrew
‘11Catherine H. Whitney Sister of James Kane ‘37 &
Francis Kane ‘52
Please visit www.bchigh.edu/ inmemoriam to view full obituaries. Members of BC High’s Jesuit Community will offer your intentions and prayer requests to the Lord during Masses in Loyola Chapel. Please visit www.bchigh.edu/intentions to submit requests.
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March 2015
10-12 Florida alumni reception
26 BC High Legacy breakfast
28 Maroon & Gold: A Benefit for BC High
April 2015
3 Good Friday Walk
11 Grand reunion, class of 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010
16-17 Washington, DC alumni receptions
May 2015
11 BC High Golf Tournament
16 50th class reunion liturgy and dinner for Class of 1965
17 Class of 2015 Commencement
June 2015
30 End of fiscal year
calendar of events
Maroon & Gold: A Benefit for BC High
DATE: Saturday, March 28, 2015
LOCATION: Boston College High School
The Maroon & Gold will bring together hundreds of parents, alumni and friends for an unforgettable evening of fun and food, in support of the students of BC High.
A community-wide benefit event that features chances to donate to BC High and to bid on fun items, taste delicious food and drink, dance the night away, among many other exciting highlights. You won’t want to miss this!
BC High Grand Reunion
DATE: April 11, 2015
LOCATION: Boston College High School
This year the classes of 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010 will gather together on Morrissey Boulevard for their Grand Reunion. Be sure to save the date.
BC High Golf Tournament
DATE: Monday, May 11, 2015
LOCATION: Black Rock Country Club, Hingham, MA
Join us for the annual BC High golf tournament, a tradition of graduates, parents, and friends of BC High gathering to enjoy a round of golf at one of the area’s finest courses. This year’s tournament will take place at Black Rock Country Club in Hingham, MA.
We hope you will join us this year!
Last November, Boston College High School was invited to send a team of adminis-trators to an international conference of Jesuit schools held in Barcelona. This conference was a follow-up to the Global Colloquium that BC High sponsored in Boston in 2012.
Reflecting on these two conferences, I believe we are witnessing a phenomenon that five years ago was completely unanticipated and now, potentially, could be one of the most significant changes in Catholic secondary education since the first Jesuit school was founded in Sicily.
The Barcelona conference of 80 educators was asked to look at our schools: the dual goals of our programs combining academic excellence and personal formation; the newly emerging research on how young people learn; the new technologies available to us and our common ancient resource: Jesuit spirituality.
Thematically, presentations and discussions were organized around a quote by a former Superior of the Jesuits, Father Hans Kolvenbach, who, in introducing a booklet to be used in Jesuit schools, stated: “In commending this document to you, I pray that it will be another impor-tant step towards achieving our goal as educators to form men and women of competence, con-science, and compassionate commitment.”
This is the startling phenomenon: at a time when we are experiencing the rapid transformation in every aspect of human culture and the natural environment, Jesuit schools, rooted in Ignatian spirituality, find themselves uniquely suited to educate leaders who will be able to par-ticipate in a globalization that deeply respects human life and dignity and all of God’s creation.
Despite the trend that the number of Jesuits continues to decline, Jesuit schools around the world are actually growing stronger. Increasingly led by lay women and men in association with Jesuits, these schools are strengthening their bonds with one another. They are working together to strengthen their core mission: to form men and women of competence, conscience, and compassionate commitment.”
Of the eighty educators in Barcelona perhaps no more than twenty were Jesuits. In fact, except for gender, it was hard to say who were Jesuits and who were lay people such was their common commitment and belief in the mission. It is a great testimony to the Society of Jesus that such a community of lay people collaborating with Jesuits has been created and nur-tured.
Father Jose Mesa began the Barcelona conference with the quote from St. Ignatius, “What kind of new life is this upon which I am entering?” Eliciting both personal and institutional response, it is an evocative anticipatory question that this newly emerging international com-munity of Jesuit schools is excited to address.
I do not believe this to be an exaggeration: this community of 800 schools bears the hope of the world. This international network of Jesuit educators could be the most influential life-affirming voice heard by the youth who will become the future leaders of the world.
The Holy Spirit comes towards us as the future. It is stunning that just at the right time—perhaps in the nick of time— Jesuit schools, animated by a community of Jesuits and lay col-laborators, are intentionally forming bonds with one another; coming together for a common mission: the redemption, salvation, sanctification of the world.
THE STRENGTH OF THE WORLDWIDE JESUIT NETWORK By William Kemeza
P ostscript
“What kind of new life is this upon which I am entering?”
– St. Ignatius Loyola
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