Commencement 2006

A Message from the President here is no doubt that, for the foreseeable future, there will be Jesuits at Saint Peter’s College. But their numbers and percentages will be nowhere near as high as in the past. Those currently at Saint Peter’s (including me) have served for a long time and cannot go on forever, and there are few younger Jesuits in the seminaries and graduate schools.

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The President has always been and still is a Jesuit, but over the past 40 years or so increasingly non-Jesuit colleagues have taken on responsibility for and leadership of Saint Peter’s. The college’s alumni and current students know well how deeply runs the commitment of these men and women to the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of Saint Peter’s. Recently I invited all of the Vice Presidents and each of the academic departments to describe how, in their areas, they supported the college’s mission. Their responses were prompt, thorough, and on the mark. They verified what I already knew, namely, that understanding of and commitment to Jesuit ideals at Saint Peter’s College is widespread and deep.

America magazine’s May 8 issue had several articles on Jesuit education. To my surprise, one of them was written by Billy Murphy, a student leader who graduated from Saint Peter’s last year. Good Jesuit-trained student that he is, he made three points about the education he received here. His first two I might have predicted: The presence of the moral dimension throughout the curriculum and the goal of a well-rounded liberal arts education. Here, however, is how he articulated the third: “The final element of Jesuit education is the participation of non-Jesuits [emphasis in the original]. Some of the most beautiful explanations of Jesuit education I have ever heard have been given by people who do not have S.J. after their name. Though they are not Jesuits themselves, they are vital cooperators in advancing the Jesuit mission and living the Jesuit spirit.” He goes on to say that, just as these non-Jesuits have absorbed the Jesuit vision and values, so, he realizes, has he. Obviously, however, as the direct influence of Jesuits with their years of training diminishes, we have to be proactive in guarding and advancing authentic Jesuit education at Saint Peter’s. Here are a few examples of what I think needs to be done:

• Frequent discussion of the issue and what can be and is being done to address it. • Strong orientation programs for all faculty and staff; not one-shot affairs at the time of hiring, but an

orchestrated series of events and activities throughout the years of employment.

• We need to make it possible especially for the faculty to take advantage of the many off-campus retreats, programs, and training opportunities now available in abundance as all Catholic and Jesuit colleges face a similar challenge. • We need to make sure that the Catholic and Jesuit identity is reinforced on campus by appropriate religious art and symbols. (At the moment we are seriously considering building a free-standing small church in a prominent campus location.)

• Constant attention to what is being taught, the curriculum.

We are aware that to accomplish some of the above we shall need to find funding and provide personnel. The theme of the college’s Catholic and Jesuit identity will surely be included in the case statement for our next major fund-raising program. In focusing on the college’s Catholic and Jesuit identity, I do not mean to exclude or turn into second-class citizens non-Catholic faculty, staff, and students. I am confident that most employees of the college, whatever their religious faith, buy into and understand their role in fulfilling the college’s mission, that, if some students do not always feel at home at Saint Peter’s, it is not because they feel excluded as non-Catholics.

Finally, I express this conviction. In this new era, Jesuits are discovering a new understanding of their own vocation. Their leadership is not necessarily to be in charge, but to be of service to their non-Jesuit colleagues in whatever ways their training and talents allow and however they are invited. I spent two years at Saint Peter’s forty years ago. Those were interesting, grace-filled, times; for this Jesuit, the times are even more interesting, grace-filled, now at the college. I wish I could be 25 years old once again!

SAINT PETER’S The College Magazine Summer 2006

LANGUAGE STUDIES

TERESIANS The Teresians’ relationship with SPC goes back to the College’s founding and continues today.

Father Mark DeStephano, S.J. explores common ties in Romance Language Synthesis course.

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SCHUH SCHOLARS Dr. John Connolly’s gift provides students seeking careers in the sciences with valuable undergraduate experience. Page 8

ON THE INSIDE Saint Peter’s College Administration James N. Loughran, S.J. President Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D. Provost & Academic Vice President Eileen L. Poiani, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs

On The Boulevard ........................................ Page 2 Alumni News & Notes ........................ Page 10 Peacock Club ...................................... Page 16

Summer 2006 Volume 25 Number 2 Editor Stephen J. Hudik, J.D. ’89 Director of Public Relations & Publications

Joseph Burt Vice President for Advancement

Graphic Design Pauline Heaney ’02

John Oester Vice President for Finance and Business

Contributors & Editorial Assistance Juan Cardenas ’09 Daniel Drutz Kate Flannery Pauline Heaney ’02 Stephen J. Hudik ’89 Joanne Kaniewski Frances Salvo ’02 Rosemary Servidio

Virginia Bender, Ph.D., ’78 Assistant Academic Vice President for Enrollment and Academic Administration

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Photography Juan Cardenas ’09 Stephen J. Hudik ’89 Frances Salvo ’02 Rosemary Servidio Gene Shaw SPC Archives Cover: The Class of 2006 celebrates Commencement Ceremonies on May 21.The College awarded 885 degrees. (Inset top) Commencement speaker and Jersey City native Philip Bosco. (Inset bottom) College President James N. Loughran, S.J., presents an award to valedictorian Jennifer K. Gillen. Photos by Gene Shaw.

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The 2006 Distinguished Alumni Awards took place on April 6. Pictured with College President James N. Loughran, S.J., from left to right are honorees Jerome A. Dolan, M.D. ’44, Robert L. Marcalus ’96 (Hon.), Thomas D. Carver, Esq. ’58, and Joseph P. Riccardo ’67.

Four Honored at 15th Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards

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he Fifteenth Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards took place on April 6 at the Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange. More than 300 people gathered to honor this year’s honorees. Joseph P. Riccardo ’67, senior managing director of Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc., received the Professional Achievement Award. Riccardo earned a Master’s in Business Administration from Bernard M. Baruch College of the City College of New York in 1973. He joined Bear Stearns in 1979 and built a highly regarded health care investment research practice for the firm. Jerome A. Dolan, M.D. ’44 received the Service to Community Award. Dolan was a surgeon with the U.S. Army from 19491951. He was the past president of the New Jersey Ob/Gyn Society. The long-time former board member and president of the United Way of Hudson County received the 40 Years of Outstanding Community Service Award from the organization in 2005. The Dolan family’s association with

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Saint Peter’s spans more than 70 years. Thomas D. Carver, Esq. ’58, executive director of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, received the Loyalty to Alma Mater Award. Carver previously served as New Jersey’s Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and as President of the Casino Association of New Jersey. Robert L. Marcalus ’96 Honorary, vice chairman of Marcal Paper Mills, Inc., received the Honorary Alumnus Award. Marcalus has served as president, chief executive officer and is currently chairman of the board of directors of Marcal Paper Mills, Inc. Peter G. Sheridan, Esq. ’72 served as the dinner chairperson. He is a senior partner with Graham, Curtin and Sheridan. Kathleen M. McKenna, Esq. ’75 was the evening’s master of ceremonies. She is a partner with Proskauer Rose LLP. The event raised more than $270,000 for student scholarships.

arylou Yam, Ph.D. was appointed as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Business Administration, effective July 1, 2006. Dr. Yam joined Saint Peter’s College in 1989 as an instructor in the Nursing Department. In 1997, she became Director of the Master of Science in Nursing program and in 2000, the Chairperson of the Nursing Department. A year later, she was named Associate Dean of Nursing and was promoted to full professor in 2004.

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aint Peter’s College will offer a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the undergraduate level for high school graduates at its Jersey City campus starting in September 2006. It is the first four-year program of its kind in Hudson County. The Edward W. & Stella C. Van Houten Memorial Fund awarded $30,000 to Saint Peter’s College for scholarships for entry-level Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program students. These scholarships aim to address the critical need for nursing professionals.

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ohnson & Johnson contributed $25,000 to the College through the Independent College Fund of New Jersey for the Education: One Parent at a Time Initiative. The program aims to increase student retention and graduation rates by educating freshmen parents on the challenges and needs of firstyear students.

On the Boulevard Students Earn Prizes at Oratorical Contest

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ore than 90 students from 75 high schools in the tri-state area competed for nearly $20,000 in prize money in the Guarini Center for Governmental Affairs Fifth Annual Oratorical Contest at Saint Peter’s College on April 22. Students from public and private high schools debated the topic What American Leader Has Made the Greatest Contribution to Our Nation? Each student in the competition delivered an original speech of no more than ten minutes in length without notes or other aids. Ryan Jacobs of Ramapo High School earned the first prize of $10,000. Jacobs chose Pat Tillman, a professional football player who joined the Army Rangers and was killed in Afghanistan, as his subject. Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise ’73, Rosemary Alito, Esq. of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP and Dr. Eileen Poiani, vice president for student affairs, served as final round judges. Pictured with the six finalists in the 2006 Oratorical Contest (second from left to right) Hezekiah Griggs, III (2nd place), Ryan Jacobs (1st place), Cindy Jordano (3rd place), Kelly Powell (5th place), Lauren del Valle (4th place), Landon Woodson (6th place), are (far left) Dr. Ken Mitchell and former New Jersey Congressman Frank Guarini.

Five Named to Board of Trustees

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ive members will join the Saint Peter’s College Board of Trustees effective July 1. Bernard Cicirelli, Jr. ’80 is the president of Peacock Communications, a familyowned typesetting/printing firm in Fairfield, NJ founded by his father, Bernard, Sr., a graduate of the class of 1955. Bernie has served as a member of the Board of Regents since 1998 and as chair since 2001. Thomas W. Duncan ’65 has worked in the investment business with Bear Stearns, S.G. Cowen and Putnam Management Company. He joined Frontier Capital Management in 1983 as a partner and has served as president since 1990. He previously served as a member and chair of the board’s investment committee. Tom received the Professional Achievement Award at the College’s 2005 Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner. Thomas P. Mac Mahon ’68 served as senior vice president of Hoffmann-La

Roche, Inc. and president of the Diagnostics Group. In 1997, Mac Mahon was named president and chief executive officer of Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp), one of the nation’s largest independent clinical laboratories. Tom has previously served the College as a trustee. He received the Professional Achievement Award in 1994 at the Distinguished Alumni Award Dinner. Judith Mills has more than 30 years experience in higher education as a faculty member and administrator. Mills previously served at Saint Peter’s as special assistant to the president and secretary to the College and strategic planning officer. In February, she was named interim vice president for academic affairs at Fordham University. She has held many leadership positions at Fordham as a tenured professor, associate dean and internal consultant. Robert E. Reiser, S.J., was recently appointed as the 26th president of Saint

Peter’s Prep, effective July 1, 2006. Father Reiser is currently serving as the assistant to the president of McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester, N.Y. He has served as director of vocations for the Society of Jesus for the New York and Maryland Provinces and as director of campus ministry at Canisius High School. He was on the faculty at Saint Peter’s Prep from 19901993 in the Math and Classical Language departments. Prior to entering the Society of Jesus, he was a staff accountant in the Buffalo office of Peat Marwick Mitchell and Co. John Murray ’57 and Patricia Sheehan, ’77 Honorary, were named as the College’s first Trustees Emeritus. Murray previously served on the Board and received the Distinguished Alumni Award for Loyalty to Alma Mater in 1997. Sheehan has served as the moderator of the College’s annual Business Symposium for many years and was the first female chair of the Board of Trustees.

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On the Boulevard Gannon Debating Society Members of the Gannon Debating Society visited Washington, D.C. in the spring and met with New Jersey Congressman Mike Ferguson (pictured center) of the Seventh Congressional District. The team had a private tour of the Capitol and observed the House of Representatives in session. The Gannon Debating Society recently joined the national Educational Debate Association and will host a tournament on campus in the fall for several colleges and universities. The team competed in two contests in the 2006 spring semester, a debate against Monmouth University on the topic of aid to the Palestinian National Authority and an on campus discussion on the role of athletics in higher education.

Focus on Faculty John F.Wrynn, S.J., presented a paper at an international conference sponsored by the National University of Ireland - Galway on an eighteenth-century Irish historian, Charles O’Conor of Belanagare... Dr. Raymond Rainville of the Criminal Justice Department participated in a workshop on the Importance of Education and Employment for Parolees at the JP MorganChase Conference Center, Jersey City... Dr. William Evans of the Philosophy Department presented a paper entitled Socrates as a Citizen at a joint meeting of the Long Island Philosophy Society and the New Jersey Regional Philosophy Association at Long Island University, Brooklyn... An article entitled Assessing the Mathematics Major: A Multifaceted Approach by Dr. Brian P. Hopkins, Dr. Eileen L. Poiani, and Dr. Katherine Safford-Ramus recently appeared in Supporting Assessment in

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Undergraduate Mathematics published by the Mathematical Association of America.... Dr. James Clayton of the Education Department presented a work session entitled Differentiated Instruction: A Practical Overview to participants at the annual meeting of the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics in Duluth, Minnesota...The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a grant to Dr. Jose L. Lopez ’00 of the Department of Mathematics and Physics.The grant will be used to provide travel support to American students and junior faculty to attend the International Microplasma Workshop in Greifswald, Germany... Prof. Kari Larsen has completed her final thesis for the LLM Degree at Seton Hall University. Her research was conducted in the area of Legal Aspects of Prisoner Rights and HIV/AIDS Propagation,Transmission, and Control in Correctional Settings... Dr. Hank

Brightman recently facilitated a program at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, RI.The focus of his presentation was on Applying Rubinstein Bargaining to Biological Weapons Development James Adler and Trafficking from the Former Soviet Union to State-Sponsored Terrorist Entities... James Adler’s Memento mori: An AIDS Requiem received its West Coast Premiere at the Mission Dolores Basilica in San Francisco. Grammy Awardwinning conductor Joseph Jennings led the Golden Gate Men’s Chorus and Orchestra in the fourth performance of this 75-minute requiem, dedicated to those who have succumbed to AIDS.

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aint Peter’s College awarded degrees to 885 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels at its 115th commencement exercises on Sunday, May 21 at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ. Class of 2006 Valedictorian Jennifer K. Gillen of Hazlet, NJ delivered the student commencement address. Gillen, a Biology major, will attend medical school in the fall. Throughout her academic career, she earned numerous awards. Gillen discussed the importance of a Jesuit education. “At Saint Peter’s College, successful education means not only gaining proficiency of the subject matter but understanding that knowledge is only as good as how it is used. I believe Madame Curie put it best when she said, ‘Each of College Presiden t Father James N us must work toward his own highest . Loughran, S.J. (ce recipients from th nter) with the four e 2006 Commen development, accepting at the same time Ph honorary degree cement Ceremon ilip Bosco, who wa ies . They are (l-r) Br s this year’s spea his share of the responsibility in the gen- Ja oadway actor, ker, David Randol mes F. Keenan, S.J ph, M. Wilma H . eral life of humanity.’ We have learned arris and Father not only how to do well, but also how to do good,” said Gillen. Broadway and film actor Philip Bosco was this year’s commencement speaker and received an honorary degree. The Jersey City native has received several awards throughout a long and distinguished career spanning more than 40 years on the stage. He won the Tony Award in 1989 for Best Actor in a Play for Lend Me a Tenor. Bosco urged the Class of 2006 to focus on their passions and interests in Philip Bosco their personal and professional lives. “First, and, above all, whatever career M. Wilma Harris is the past chair and critical thinking. Use it to challenge, and, path you follow, do what is in your heart, current member of the New Jersey Higher in the process, make better the institutions instead of going for the quick buck…The Education Student Assistance Authority. that shape your lives and make a better truth is, there is great intrinsic value in HESAA provides students and their families world for yourselves and your children maintaining your integrity and making with financial and resource information than the one you have inherited.” professional choices that comport with about opportunities in higher education. The other three honorary degree recipiyour true interests and passions… The David Randolph has been the conducents included: Father James F. Keenan, S.J., other key piece of advice I want to leave tor of The Saint Cecilia Chorus and M. Wilma Harris and David Randolph. you with is advice I offer you, not so much Orchestra since 1965. The Chorus has conFather Keenan has served as President as an actor per se, or a native of Jersey tributed to the musical life of New York of Saint Peter’s Prep since 1994. His 12City, but simply as a fellow citizen of the City for over a century. Three members of year term will end in June. Father Keenan world – think critically! Whether in the the Saint Peter’s College faculty, Dr. Patricia has served as president of three other arts, business, politics, or government, this Redden, Dr. Sheila Rabin and Dr. Susan Jesuit high schools in the New York principle will hold you in good stead…One Province. This year marks the 50th Graham, are members of the chorus. of the great gifts of the education you have anniversary of Father Keenan’s entering — By Stephen J. Hudik and Joanne Kaniewski received has armed you with the faculty of the Society of Jesus.

“One of the great gifts of the education you have received has armed you with the faculty of critical thinking. Use it to challenge, and, in the process, make better the institutions that shape your lives and make a better world for yourselves and your children than the one you have inherited.” —

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Jesuit Corner

Father Mark D. DeStephano, S.J. teaches students Italian, Spanish, and French in Romance Language Synthesis, a year-long course where students learn the three languages simultaneously. Father DeStephano, who celebrated the profession of his final vows in the Jesuits this year, is fluent in ten languages and has the working knowledge of four more.

For the Love of Languages By Stephen J. Hudik ’89

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ollege students in the United States usually take one or two semesters of a foreign language during their academic careers. Saint Peter’s College students may choose to study three languages simultaneously, an opportunity and challenge that is not available to their peers. Father Mark DeStephano, S.J. offers students this option with his year-long Romance Language Synthesis course. The class, introduced in fall 2005, aims to provide students with the ability to communicate in three languages simultaneously: Spanish, French and Italian. “I am not aware of any college or university taking this approach with language

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studies,” said Father DeStephano. “Language is the bridge to a more complete understanding of any people,” he added. “With this course, we aim to provide not only an intermediate level of understanding of the grammar and vocabulary but a true appreciation of the customs, cultures and literature of these nations.” Twelve students took the course this year. The brisk classroom pace involves rapid shifts from conversation and grammar in one language to another while examining the common Latin root of the Romance languages. One visitor who was both a witness and a participant in the enthusiasm of Father DeStephano and his students for language studies during the spring term was College President Father James N.

Loughran, S.J. Father Loughran studied in France from 1967 to 1969. “I was very impressed with the class,” said Father Loughran. “They went from language to language to language and back again with almost no English in between. Father DeStephano cajoled me to sit at the teacher’s desk to lead a half hour or so discussion in French,” added Father Loughran. “I managed!” “The course changed the way that I view my life and surroundings,” said Ebenezer Concepción ’07, a student in Father DeStephano’s class. “It introduced me to an entirely new world and pointed out the similarities among languages.” Father DeStephano’s passion for languages represents an extension of his lifelong curiosity and appreciation of the customs of people across the globe. Father DeStephano celebrated two milestones in 2006 – his 30th anniversary in the Society of Jesus and the profession of his Final Vows in the order. The New Jersey native grew up in Palisades Park and entered the Society of Jesus after high school. He has studied at ten universities on two continents and traveled to many countries during his formation. Father DeStephano earned a Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University, four Master’s degrees from Regis College of the University of Toronto and a Master’s and Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literature from Harvard University in 1995. He joined the Saint Peter’s College faculty in the fall of 1995 and has served as Chair of the Department of Modern & Classical Languages and Literatures since 1998. He is fluent in 10 languages and has a working knowledge of four more. In recent years, Father DeStephano has studied Asian cultures. He has traveled throughout China, teaching classes in English on topics such as Spanish Literature and multiculturalism at several universities there. He received the prestigious title of Scholar of the People’s Republic of China, a distinction awarded to leading foreign scholars. “My faith-filled journey in the Society has brought great joy and happiness, especially during my years at Saint Peter’s,” said Father DeStephano. “I hope that through the example of all my brother Jesuits inside and outside the classroom we encourage our young people to achieve their best in whatever vocation they are called to serve the people of God.”

From the Beginning

Teresians’ Ties To Saint Peter’s College Remain Strong The Teresians trace their relationship to the College’s founding By Joanne Kaniewski

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n March of 1873, fourteen women responded to an appeal by Father Victor Beaudevin, S.J., Rector of Saint Peter’s Church in downtown Jersey City and the first President of Saint Peter’s College, to organize the Sodality of the Children of Mary. Known informally as the Teresians, the Sodality has consistently supported the mission of Saint Peter’s College from its early days and assisted families in need throughout Jersey City. “Our common goal is to increase our love and devotion of the Blessed Mother and Saint Teresa through all our charitable works,” said Teresians’ president and lifelong Jersey City resident, Jacqueline Connors. Her husband, the late Judge Richard Connors ’51, earned his degree from Saint Peter’s. In 1885, the group was registered as the Society of Rome, and Saint Teresa’s name was attached to the Sodality. The group then became known officially as the Sodality of the Children of Mary of Saint Teresa of Avila. The Teresians played a key supporting role in the College’s rebirth and reopening in 1930. In the following year, the Sodality answered an appeal from College President Father Joseph S. Dinneen, S.J., to build a chapel at the college. Despite the depression, the Teresians pledged $30,000 towards the project. The Chapel of Saint Peter was completed in 1941 and remains the Teresians’ home to this day. Through the ensuing decades, the Teresians also supported the construction of McDermott, Dinneen and Saint Peter Hall and the O’Toole Library. The Teresians received the Honorary Alumnae designation for their dedication at the College’s Distinguished Alumni Awards in 2002. Their generosity has continued throughout the years. At the Teresians centennial celebration in 1973, College President Victor R. Yanitelli, S.J., spoke about the Teresians’ many contributions to Saint Peter’s.

The Sodality of the Children of Mary of Saint Teresa of Avila, known informally as “the Teresians,” has been a part of the College since 1873. Pictured are the officers of the Teresians (back row): Miss Katherine Crossan (2nd vice president), Mrs.Thomas Tansey (recording secretary), Miss Ann McGovern (first vice president), (front row): Mrs. Hugh Shanley (counselor), Mrs. Richard Connors (president), Miss Maureen Connors (entertainment chair). Missing from the picture is treasurer Miss Jean-Marie Ake.

“Only the good Lord knows the true total of their goodness, their charity, their love for this College,” said Father Yanitelli. “The rest of us can only stand by and gratefully bless them for being so constant a part of our life.” Teresian Eleanor Deschner, M.D., a pioneer in cancer research, left a bequest of $127,000 to the College. The Glenwood Avenue resident delivered the keynote address at the annual Mendel Society lecture in 1987. The Teresians aim to further the spiritual growth of all its members. They sponsor a monthly Spiritual Conference, Mass and Communion Breakfast and a yearly retreat preceding the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The group also donated the nativity scene displayed each Christmas season in front of the Chapel of Saint Peter. The group has 124 members today. In order to become a member of the Sodality,

one needs to be a practicing Catholic, asked to join by a member, and attend three First Friday and Saturday Masses. The Sodality meets the First Friday and Saturday of every month. On December 8, the Teresians will gather to celebrate members’ anniversaries at the annual Celebration Jubilation. The Teresians’ annual events include a Saint Patrick’s Day luncheon at the College, a May Crowning of the Blessed Mother and a summer luncheon. This year’s summer luncheon will be held on July 13 at the Breaker’s Hotel in Spring Lake, N.J. The Teresians will also host an event at the South City Grill in Newport, Jersey City, N.J. on Saturday, October 21. For further information on upcoming events, please contact Maureen Connors at 201-433-6835. Special thanks to Mary Kinahan-Ockay Saint Peter’s College archivist.

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Father Schuh’s Legacy

Schuh Scholars Program Promotes Science Careers By Stephen J. Hudik ’89

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aint Peter’s College students participating in the Schuh Scholarship program gain valuable experience separating them from their peers seeking to enter medical, dental or graduate school. “These students are at the top academically and possess that determination necessary to make a long-term commitment to practicing medicine or conducting research,” said Dr. Len Sciorra, the Schuh Professor of Health and Natural Sciences. “The internships give the students an edge in the crowded medical and graduate school applications,” added Dr. Sciorra. “The reviewing committees are impressed by the caliber of work performed at the undergraduate level in cutting-edge areas.” The Schuh Scholarship program is named after Father Joseph E. Schuh, S.J., a long-time Professor of Biology at the College. Dr. John Connolly ’57, who studied under Father Schuh, created the program through a gift to the College of more than $1 million. Dr. Connolly, a retired orthopedic surgeon, resides in Orlando, Florida with his wife, Anne. Juniors with top academic credentials are considered for the program. The program provides stipends to students, connects them with mentors in their proposed field of study and places students in internships with leading professionals in the medical and research field during their undergraduate careers. In addition, the program brings leading researchers to the campus to speak with students throughout the academic year. The Schuh program typically enrolls between three and five students each year. “I see medicine as a key part of God’s work and firmly believe those equipped with the values and ethics of a Jesuit education can do much to enhance the practice and to serve people in a variety of capacities,” said Dr. Connolly. “It is a joy to see the progress these last few years as more young men and women from Saint Peter’s pursue careers in the medical and health profession,” added Dr. Connolly. “It is very rewarding and satisfying to me to witness their great work.” Since its creation in the fall of 2001, 21 Schuh Scholars have completed the program. The overwhelming majority enters medical or professional graduate school. Schuh Scholar and Class of 2006 valedictorian Jennifer Gillen interned with Raymond Roginski, M.D. of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School the

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“I see medicine as a key part of God’s work and firmly believe those equipped with the values and ethics of a Jesuit education can do much to enhance the practice and to serve people in a variety of capacities.” — Dr. John Connolly ’57 summer of her junior year. She will begin her medical studies this fall. “I have wanted to be a doctor since the third grade,” said Gillen. “The Schuh scholarship and internship helped me along the way to that goal.” The valedictorian of the Class of 2005, Natalie Furka, is currently pursuing medical studies at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine.

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aint Peter’s College students seeking to pursue careers in the health profession will have another option to consider this fall with the new Biotechnology Program. “Our students will be wellequipped to enter some of the fastest growing careers in the pharmaceutical industry as a result of this new offering,” said Dr. Len Sciorra, the Schuh Professor of Health and Natural Sciences. “This training will make them College President Father James N. Loughran, S.J., and Dr. Len Sciorra with the current Schuh very attractive candidates to the many Scholars, (left to right) Bigyan Bista, Natasha Mendez, Kathleen Starr and Aileen Arriola. The pharmaceutical companies based in students are interning at hospitals and research facilities throughout the country this summer. New Jersey and afford them even more The current group of Schuh scholars “Both my parents are doctors in the career choices in what is becoming is engaged in internships this summer of Philippines,” said Arriola. “It has been a more of a global field each year.” their junior year across the nation. dream of mine since I was a small child,” Two federal grants of nearly one Illinois native Kathleen Starr is at the she added. “My science studies at the million dollars enabled the College to Loyola Medical School in Chicago and College and this practical experience will upgrade current lab facilities, purfocusing on the area of immunology. help me achieve those goals in the next chase new top-line microscopes, conStarr is leaning toward a career in emerchapter of my life.” struct a greenhouse on the roof of gency room practice or research. Bigyan Bista will do his research at Aileen Arriola will work for six the Department of Neuroscience at the Gannon Hall and purchase additional weeks this summer at Saint Michael’s University of Alabama Medical School in equipment in the areas of genetics Hospital in Newark. She plans to concen- Birmingham. Natasha Mendez is at the and histology. trate in either oncology or pediatrics in Center for Human and Molecular Through the support of Pfizer and her medical studies. Genetics at New Jersey Medical School. the Independent College Fund of New Jersey in 2004 and 2005, Saint Peter’s College students gained valuable biotechnology experience through internships, lectures and visits to the nation’s top genetic research facilities. In addition, the generous gift of Charles J. Vickers ’47 and his wife, Anne, created the Vickers Organic Chemistry Lab. A second The confocal laser scanning microscope is one major piece of equipment purchased for the new biotechgift will fund a tissue nology program. The microscope obtains high resolution images and produces blur-free images of thick culture facility. specimens at various depths.

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Alumni News & Notes 1950s 1952: Donald A. Nolan, former public address announcer for Saint Peter’s College basketball from 1950-1952, is now in his 43rd year of announcing high school football in New Jersey and Cape Cod. 1954: John F. Rochford visited Saint Peter’s College on January 31, 2006 for the Student Alumni Association’s A Snapshot of the Real World speaking series. Several students attended the forum. 1955: Walter A. Baber was inducted into the Saint Aloysius High School 2005 Hall of Honor on September 25, 2005 at the Casino-in-thePark, Jersey City. 1957: Ronald W. Tobin, Ph.D. was named Commander in the Order of the Academic Palms (Commandeur dans l’Ordre des Palmes Academiques). This is the highest level of knighthood that

France awards to academics. Dr. Tobin was made Chevalier in 1972 and Officier in 1987.

encouraged students to become well-rounded, knowledgeable physicists.

1959: Edward M. Bolger, Professor Emeritus, Mathematics and Statistics, recently published a mathematics text book, Topics in Game Theory, based on a set of course notes used in his Game Theory course taught at Miami University for the last 25 years.

1961: Thomas E. Maisano retired on June 30, 2005 after 44 years at Ridgefield Park Jr./Sr. High School. He was the supervisor of Fine & Practical Arts, Business & Careers.

1960s 1960: Martin Walsh was inducted into Saint Aloysius High School Hall of Honor on September 25, 2005 at the Casino-in-the-Park, Jersey City. 1961: Kevin F. Cunniff spoke to Saint Peter’s Physics students about his career and experiences in the semiconductor microelectronics industry. Cunniff spent much of his career in physics at RCA Labs and Bell Laboratories. He

1962: Richard A. Derrig was appointed adjunct professor of Risk Management and Insurance at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, for the spring 2006 semester. 1962: Joseph D. Tagliareni was recently appointed senior vice president of ITS’ Leads Business Unit. Tagliareni will be responsible for the management and oversight of all activities associated with the company’s newest business unit. He will also serve as a member of the ITS’ executive leadership team. 1964: Joseph F. Monti, retired teacher, received the Bronze Medallion Award from The Chapel of Four Chaplains, Philadelphia, for a 40-year career of exceptional selfless service for others with a spirit of interfaith cooperation. 1964: John (Jack) L. Rosta and his wife Maryann were presented with their third grandchild, Erin Marie, by son Rob and daughter-inlaw Annette. Jack and Maryann are both retired, living in Manchester, NJ and looking forward to a little travel each year.

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1965: James F. Donohue MD was quoted in a story appearing on the front page of The Wall Street Journal on October 27, 2005. Dr.

Donohue is Professor and Chief of the Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care at University of North Carolina. An expert in Inhaled Medications for Respiratory Disease, he has presented before the FDA Pulmonary/Allergy Advisory Board hearings on: the safety of salmeterol and long-acting beta agonists, July 2005; the approval of Spiriva, November 2002; and the approval of Advair for COPD, January 2002. He was the keynote speaker at the Pharmaceutical Industry Symposium in Princeton, NJ on December 6. 1965: Raymond G. Hallock, president and chief executive officer of Columbia Bank in Fair Lawn was appointed as the chairman of the New Jersey League of Community Bankers. 1966: Alfred J. Discepolo has joined the executive management team of Advanced BioNutrition Corp. (ABN) as chief financial officer. ABN is a leader in developing functional food ingredients to improve animal health. 1966: George M. Dooris retired from Saint Leo University after 33 years of service as Professor of Biology and Chair of the Department of Math & Sciences. 1966: Patrick E. Scura was appointed to the board of directors of Northfield Savings Bank. Pat recently retired from KPMG as a partner after a 30year career in the industry. 1967: Richard M. Cardillo is an operations officer at Fort Monmouth. Richard and his wife Mary Beth plan to attend the graduation of son Richard Jr. from Notre Dame Law School where he is on the law review. www.spc.edu

Alumni News & Notes 1973: Anthony J. Cacace retired after 32 years as special agent with the U.S. Treasury Department - Criminal Investigation Division. He recently accepted a position with the New Jersey Commission of Investigation as a special agent. 1973: Douglas C. Coppola recently opened an office for Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He lives in Kinnelon, NJ and has four children.

Dr. Richard Jackson ’69 presents a book to Dr. Eileen Poiani, vice president of Student Affairs.

1968: George J. Rauscher was the diocesan representative to the 2005 Nonpublic School Teacher of the Year program. 1969: Dr. Richard J. Jackson and Dr. Eileen Poiani, Saint Peter’s vice president of student affairs, were inducted into the Nutley Hall of Fame. Dr. Jackson presented Dr. Poiani with his book for the Saint Peter’s library. The book has a wonderful inscription about how much the College meant to him.

1970s 1970: John P. Ferguson, president and chief executive officer of Hackensack University Medical Center, was named to Modern Healthcare magazine’s Fourth Annual 100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare for the second consecutive year. 1970: John J. Gualtieri, Ph.D. was elected president of the Virginia Psychological Association in the fall of 2005. He began serving as presidentelect on January 1, 2006, and will begin his term as president in 2007.

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1970: Gary S. Horan, FACHE, president and chief executive officer of Trinitas Hospital, Elizabeth, has been elected to the governing council of the American Hospital Association, Section for Metropolitan Hospitals. The Association provides support, communication and advocacy for over 1,100 section member hospitals. 1971: Robert P. Hurley of St. Anthony’s High School in Jersey City was honored as the Distinguished American by the Morris County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame at its annual Scholar Athlete Dinner. 1971: Robert Hynes was appointed account manager for RR Donnelley, the largest printer in North America. He will manage their catalog creative and production efforts in Hasbrouk Heights. 1972: Edward T. LaTour celebrated his 20th year as a trustee with the North Bergen Board of Education. 1972: George J. Theiller joined Union Center National Bank as vice president and senior auditor.

1973: Daniel A. Turano was appointed vice president of ClairMail. He will be in charge of sales for the company’s east coast operations. 1974: Joseph Sangiovanni is the chief executive officer and president of St. John’s Logistic, LLC. The company offers transportation, trucking and

Births

import/export services, creating a full-scale operation that generates annual sales of $2 million. 1974: Rev. Alexander M. Santora was named pastor of Our Lady of Grace in Hoboken. The installation ceremony took place on November 13, 2005. This is Father Santora’s first pastorship. 1975: Richard J. Ensor was inducted into the Monsignor Donovan High School Hall of Fame. He was recognized for professional achievement. 1976: Edward A. Hogan, a member of the Somerville law firm of Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A., spoke at a Rutgers University seminar entitled Regulatory Training in Underground Storage Tanks. He also gave another presentation

Mary Ann (Cloran) Konopka ’92 and Raymond Konopka ’92, daughter Madison Rose, November 10, 2005. Carmen (Rizzo) Critelli ’96 and Glenn E. Critelli ’88, daughter - Brianna Danielle, January 2, 2006. Maria (Ugolini) David ’96 and Gregory David ’94, son Timothy John, February 16, 2006. Anthony Ghibesi ’96 and his wife, son - David Rocco, January 25, 2006. Robert Hopson ’96 and Lisa Hopson, son - Ryan Robert, November 3, 2005. Matthew J. Normile ’98 and Sandra Normile, daughter Taryn Elizabeth, July 27, 2005. Jose M. Pereira ’01 and Ana Paula Pereira, daughter - Briana Marie Marques, November 24, 2005. Krisa (Hennessy) Bader ’02 and Christopher Bader ’01, daughter - Caroline Clare, December 30, 2005.

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Alumni News & Notes later in the year entitled Storm Water Permitting: Is Your Municipality or Business in Compliance (and Will It Stay in Compliance?). 1976: Gary F. Porter has been named academic vice president of Bergen Community College. 1977: Black NJ Magazine recently profiled Bayonne Local Redevelopment Authority Chairman Howard Fitch as a role model in the African American Community. Fitch is deputy director of corporate sales with the New Jersey State Lottery. 1978: John J. Miele welcomed a new grandchild to the clan. Gianni was born on October 29, 2005 in Mesa, Arizona. John’s daughter Jennifer and baby are doing well. Gerry, his son-in-law, is prouder than a peacock. 1979: Timothy O’Hallaron was elected president of the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA). NJPSA represents close to 7,000 school leaders throughout New Jersey. O’Halloran will work with other officers of the Association to advance school leadership and to increase the role of principals in establishing educational policies.

1980s 1980: JoAnn Candido was appointed Administrative Law Judge by the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee and the full State Senate. 1980: Louis R. Ruvolo performs in stage productions on a regular basis with the Attic Ensemble. The Attic Ensemble also features SPC Alumni Mary Ann Murphy ’75, Mark E. Morchel ’76, & Joanne Smith ’77.

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Marriages Rudolph F. Beisser ’56 was married to Karen Beisser on May 29, 2005 at The Club at Morgan Hill in Easton, PA. Their six children and eleven grandchildren attended the ceremony. Guests included Kay DeWeaver, former librarian at Saint Peter’s, and the late Eugene Malone ’56, classmate and dear friend of Rudy. Dena Lynn Sisk ’94 and Richard Anthony DeCanto were married on August 13, 2005 in a ceremony conducted by Monsignor Edward Matash at Saint Joseph’s Church, Bayonne. The couple, who honeymooned in Aruba, reside in Bayonne, NJ.

Karen and Rudolph B eisser ’56.

at Rockleigh Country Club. The couple honeymooned in St. Lucia.

Thomas Abbatiello ’95 was married to Shannon Edsell on September 2, 2005. The couple honeymooned in Fiji.

Angela Vastola ’01 was married to Kevin M. Kelly, Jr. on June 11, 2005. They are expecting their first child in June 2006.

Megan Dodd ’98 was married to Richard J. Dewland on April 8, 2005 at Saint Michael’s Church, Bayonne, NJ. A reception followed

Jennifer A. Banas ’03 was married to Michael W. Betts ’01 on September 24, 2005 in Perth Amboy.

the grade of 1981: Giacomo Colonel on “Jack” Novielli was November 1, 2005. promoted to senior Bill is currently the vice president and director of public chief information affairs for United officer at The States Southern Provident Bank. He Command in is responsible for Miami, Florida. the bank’s technology division, which 1983: Catherine J. includes informaFlynn, Esq. a parttion technology, Giacomo Novielli ’81 ner with Lindabury information security, project management McCormick & and vendor management. Estabrook, P.A., spoke to the Student Alumni Association on April 12, 2006 about how the 1981: Anthony Olszewski pubmedia has affected her work as lished a booklet on Hudson a defense attorney. County history. It speaks of how Hudson County is a place of many firsts, including geno1983: Joseph A. Michalik was cide and slavery. Hudson recently promoted to vice presCounty Facts covers forgotten ident and chief credit officer of MetLife Bank, NA. events and keeps alive the stories of local residents. 1984: After a two-year break, 1983: William M. Costello was Frank Malvasi returned to perpromoted in the U.S. Army to forming in musicals, in Kiss of

the Spider Woman as The Warden in 4th Wall Theatre. 1987: Mary Ryan of Bradley Beach was appointed instructor of Accounting at Bergen Community College. Mary was the senior account manager for more than 20 years at Koch, Leeds & Company, a CPA firm located in Hackensack. Prior to her appointment, she served as an adjunct instructor of accounting at Saint Peter’s College and Bergen Community College.

1990s 1990: George Dailey was promoted to vice president of The Provident Bank. 1991: Adael Acosta recently accepted a position as divisional vice president of Corporate Tax at UBS Financial Services. www.spc.edu

Alumni News & Notes 1991: Joseph Haemmerle was named assistant principal for technology by Bergen Catholic High School. He remains director of admissions, a position he has held since 1998.

1992: Alan W. Aquino was named branch sales manager at United Teletech Financial Credit Union at its North Brunswick location.

1998: Ashling A. Lyons joined the law firm of Cohen, Seglias, Pallas, Thomas Weatherall ’91 1991: R. Michael Greenhall & Furman, Post was appointed principal P.C. in Philadelphia. Lyons was a of the Torey J. Sabatini School law clerk for the 2004-05 term in Madison. He was principal to the Honorable Helen E. of the Spruce Run School in Hoens, J.A.D., of the New Clinton Township prior to the Jersey Superior Court, Appellate appointment. Division. She concentrates in construction law. 1991: Thomas P. Weatherall was named president and chief 1998: John Pacifico was named executive officer of the Make-A- vice principal of Marlboro Wish Foundation of New Jersey. Memorial Middle School by the Marlboro Township Board of Education.

Requiescant in Pace Saint Peter’s College wishes to extend its prayers and condolences to the families of alumni, members of the College Community, and friends who have passed away recently.

John A. Amato ’73 Walter J. Ashley ’39 Andrew Baber ’52 Salvatore Bellotti ’55 John W. Bergin Stephanie Bernaducci ’68 Anthony A. Bielicki ’55 Joseph J. Brezina ’56 Joyce Brown Ignatius R. Cioffi ’65 Joseph Colaneri ’72 Bharat J. Chapatwala ’79 John D. Crowley ’40 Sam C. DiFeo, Sr. ’88 Hon. Sara R. Ditoro ’74 William Joseph Dougherty ’58 Alan P. Edwards ’49 Henry T. Fletcher ’53 Wanda Gadson ’72 Marian Gallagher Robert T. Gallagher ’76 William F. Grady ’43 John H. Graham ’73 Mary F. Griffin Br. Joseph Griffin ’73 Paul Hanlon Robert J. Haskins, S.J. Sr. Margaret Heavey Brendan Houlihan ’71 Edwin M. Hughes ’42

2000s

eleven other artists for the month of October.

2000: Colleen O’Keefe was promoted to direct and online marketing specialist, information services marketing, at Commonwealth Business Media Inc. In this new position, O’Keefe will support all online and direct marketing activities for CBM Information Services, in addition to her current responsibilities for PIERS conferences and tradeshows as well as database marketing and reporting functions.

2002: Anthony Mattera was promoted to vice principal at Bergen Catholic High School. For the past seven years, he was dean of students.

2001: Christopher Fisher had his debut solo show entitled Color Blind People are Stupid at Fifty8 Gallery in Jersey City, on March 10-April 2. A reception followed the opening. His work was also displayed at Gallery 58 in Jersey City. He was featured along with Maureen Infusino ’80 Alex Introcaso ’53 John F.X. Irving ’50 Fred J. Jacques ’34 Michael E. Jankoski ’76 Conrad Jankowski ’55 William Judge ’60 Lawrence Kackos Thomas J. Keenan ’50 Thomas R. Koleszar ’68 Emilian Koster ’44 Christopher Damien Lamb ’71 Joseph Laraja Gerard Letizia James Lisky ’52 Edward Madden ’50 Rev.William Maher Eugene Malone ’56 Francis X. McKillop ’51 William McLaughlin ’50 Aidan C. McMullen, S.J. William McSherry ’40 Bernard J. McWatters ’35 Sister Ann Michael Melone William F. Mizeski ’67 Andrew Mullally ’48 William Francis O’Brien ’47 Margaret E. O’Toole ’52 William Otterbein ’66 Michael Paoletti ’65

2003: Craig Lapierre was promoted to dean of students for upperclassmen at Bergen Catholic High School. 2003: Jennifer L. O’Brien joined the staff of Saint Thomas More School as a part-time physical education teacher in September 2005.

EDITOR’S NOTE Items in Alumni News & Notes reflect submissions through March 1, 2006.

William Patterson ’85 Robert Phelan ’36 Mary Pontillo Jean Pryor ’71 Madeline Quinn George T. Reynolds Robert E. Rolzhausen ’57 Charles E. Rosciszewski ’79 Martin Rosenbluth Harold Rosenzweig ’51 Michael Rowan ’71 Patricia A. Savage John C. Schlereth Thomas Sellinger ’89 Mohamed J. Shaik Daniel M. Sheehan Maryanne Simone John M. Solecitto ’71 Alexander Sullivan ’52 Anne E.Theemling Edward Tinebra ’56 Rev. Pasquale T.Tremonte ’67 Robert Upton ’38 Harry J.Vallery ’50 James Walsh ’80 Arthur Williams ’65 Francis Willis ’56 Daniel Wust ’09

Every effort has been made to list all those names brought to our attention prior to publication deadlines.

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Alumni News & Notes Napoli Named Top Teacher 2005

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oseph P. Napoli ’78, a music teacher at Saint Dominic Academy and director of the school’s Glee Club, was named New Jersey’s Nonpublic School Teacher of the Year for 2005. The New Jersey Council for American Private Education (NJ CAPE) sponsors the annual competition. Napoli has served on the faculty at Saint Dominic’s for 26 years, teaching several courses in the Music Department, in addition to history, sociology, psychology, and philosophy. He organized and developed many choral and instrumental music programs and groups at the school, such as the Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and an alumnae women’s choir. The Chamber Choir has performed at Carnegie Hall and at the Lincoln Center Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Concert Choir has performed at the World Financial Center’s Winter Garden. Both groups have received numerous awards at competitions since 1991. “I believe music has great communicative and healing powers,” said Napoli. “It has worked miracles in my life and in the lives of my students.” The Bayonne resident earned a Bachelor of Arts in History degree from Saint Peter’s College and a Master of Arts degree from New York University. Napoli has studied choral conducting and voice at Westminster Choir College, Columbia University, The Juilliard School, and Mannes Conservatory of Music.

Glee Club Reunion

in memory of Patrick R. Clynes Directed by Joseph P. Napoli ’78 (Men’s) George (Doc) Hansler (Women’s) Saturday, October 28, 2006 Roy Irving Theatre, Dinneen Hall For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 201-915-9204 or email [email protected]

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Father Aidan C. McMullen, S.J.

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ather Aidan C. McMullen, S.J., a former History Professor and Academic Dean at Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City, NJ died on Sunday, May 28. He was 89 years old. Born in Jamaica, Queens, Father McMullen graduated from Brooklyn Prep High School. He entered the Jesuit Novitiate in Wernersville, PA upon graduation. Father McMullen served the Society of Jesuit for more than 60 years. He was ordained a priest on June 22, 1947 and took his final vows in the Order on August 15, 1951. He was affiliated with Saint Peter’s College for more than 50 years. Father McMullen held a variety of positions at the College over the years, including Professor of History, Academic Dean and Director of High School Relations. Father McMullen also was the moderator of the College’s Glee Club. He served as a counselor at Saint Joseph by the Sea High School in Staten Island, NY from 1986-1990. He lived at the Jesuit Infirmary for the New York Province at Fordham University in the Bronx, NY from 2003 until his death. Father McMullen is survived by two sisters, Sister Grail McMullen, RSCJ and Sister Faine McMullen, RSCJ, of Albany, NY. Both are members of the Religious of the Sacred Heart. “Father McMullen served the entire Saint Peter’s family faithfully for over 50 years,” said Father Edward Heavey, S.J., rector of the Jesuit community at Saint Peter’s College. “He was very dedicated to his students, both in and outside the classroom,” said Father Heavey. He will be deeply missed.” — by Stephen J. Hudik ’89

John J. Delaney Alumni Reception

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r. David Surrey (center) received The George F. Johnson, S.J. Faculty Award at the John J. Delaney ’50 Alumni Reception on May 18. The award honors a faculty member for excellence in teaching. Pictured with Dr. Surrey are (left) Dr. Richard Petriello, academic dean and Joe Burt, vice president for advancement. Two seniors, Rabia Sattaur and Deborah Rice-Soto, received the James J. Damiano ’53 award for excellence in leadership and scholarship during their academic careers at Saint Peter’s College. The following are additions and corrections to the 2004-2005 Honor Roll of Donors published in the fall magazine. President’s Council, Benefactor’s Society (Gifts of $10,000 and up), Herbert J. Schneider, Esq. ’59, Sodality of the Children of St. Teresa (HA ’02), Francis G. Ziegler ’63

Friends, Dean’s Society, Kevin Cummings Class Years, 1951, Dean’s Society, Joseph J. MacDougall, 1952, Council Members, Hon. Joseph R. Letcher, 1977, Dean’s Society, Patricia McQuillan Cummings.

We apologize for these errors. It is the goal of the Office of Development to ensure complete accuracy in our reporting.

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he Varsity Rifles Alumni Association at the 2006 Pershing Rifles National Convention in Arlington, Virginia in March brought together some of the nearly 250 Saint Peter’s College alumni who are members of the Pershing Rifles Fraternity. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell was the keynote speaker at the dinner. From California, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia came Bob Carney ’83, Carlos Veguilla ’86, Jim Menendez ’85, Ed Alequin ’82, Ray Alequin ’83, Carl Jablonski ’78, Marty McFadden ’84,Vince McGuirl ’82, Paul Tavarone ’88, Wayne Taylor ’82, Craig Costello ’78, Ed Domingo ’82, and Emeritus Professor Tom Donnelly. Colonel Jim Costigan ’80 is recovering from knee surgeries from his years with the Army Airborne and could not join his brothers. Brigadier General Tom Maffey ’79 is currently an assistant division commander in Iraq. He wrote his colleagues: “Keep our soldiers in your prayers; you would be amazed at what they do each day, with no expectation of praise or reward. The next greatest generation is today’s.” Tom Donnelly is a Saint Peter’s College Emeritus Professor from the Sociology Department. He attended the reunion as a guest of SPC Unit N-8 to continue his research for the SPC Veterans’ Memorial. He requests veterans to send him their names and years to [email protected].

L-r: Lt. Col. Charles Lesco, Prof. of Military Science, Father Victor Yanitelli, S.J., President, Patrick Whelan ’78, Father Edward Heavey, S.J. Dean of Students, Maj. Richard Raymont, Pershing Rifles Moderator and students John Bauer ’79, Thomas Maffey ’79 and Gerry Cotter ’79. Carlos Veguilla put together a video from films of national drill competitions. The video can be seen at http://www.prcon8.com. Carlos initially developed his skills under Professors Terry Reid and Alec Calianese. He is now a computer systems architect for Miami Dade County, Florida. Here is an update on the whereabouts of some of the SPC Pershing Rifles Fraternity members: Bob Carney is a customs and border protection pilot in California; Jim Menendez, director of global security solutions for Computer Sciences Corp.; Ed Alequin, assistant comptroller, U.S. Trust; Ray Alequin, telecommunications specialist, Port Authority; Carl Jablonski, manager, NJ Department of Labor Career Center, Phillipsburg; Marty McFadden, systems design consultant, ADP; Vince McGuirl, business development manager, Sun Microsystems; Paul Tavarone, science teacher, West Orange; Wayne Taylor, firefighter, Jersey City Fire Department; Craig Costello, Homeland Security; Ed Domingo, Colonel, USA, Joint Chiefs of Staff J-4, Pentagon; Former Lieutenant Colonel Jerry Cotter retired after a 22-year career in the Army and is a supplier program and procurement manager for the Boeing Company in Orlando, Florida. — Tom Donnelly

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Peacock Club Keydren Clark Ends Career as Peacocks Fall in MAAC Final By Daniel Drutz

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n what proved to be the final game in the career of guard Keydren Clark and Head Coach Bob Leckie ’69, the Saint Peter’s College men’s basketball team’s magical ride through the MAAC (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) Tournament was ended by the Iona College Gaels, 80-61 in the MAAC Championship Game on March 6. Clark scored 25 points. Leckie later announced his retirement in April after a six-year run that turned the program around. Coach Leckie took a squad that was 4-24 and turned the Peacocks into a consistent force in the MAAC over the past three seasons. The Peacocks entered the MAAC Tournament as the fifth seed and defeated Rider in the first round, 80-51. The win solidified the third straight .500 or better season for Saint Peter’s. In round two, Clark scored 22 points, including the 3,000th of his career in a 63-62 victory over Siena. Clark won the game for the Peacocks on his patented coast-to-coast drive to the basket that put Saint Peter’s up by one point with 11 seconds remaining. Next for Saint Peter’s was a match-up with the MAAC regular season champions, the Manhattan College Jaspers. The Peacocks hung with the Jaspers in the first half and surged in the second half, using a 17-4 run to defeat Manhattan. All five starters scored in double figures, led by Clark who scored a game-high 29 points. The win vaulted the Peacocks into their first MAAC Championship Game since 1999. The Peacocks faced the Iona College Gaels in a nationally televised contest. Iona took an early 13-point lead into the break. Saint Peter’s never recovered and Iona took the title. The Peacocks ended the season 17-15 overall and 9-9 in the MAAC. Clark was named the MAAC’s Player of the Year and an Associated Press Honorable Mention AllAmerica, among many other honors. He finished his career with 3,058 points, sixth alltime in NCAA Division I history. Clark is the seventh player to score 3,000 career points. He finished with 435 career three-pointers, second all-time in NCAA history. Clark set the school record for points in a career, three-

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pointers in a career and steals in a career (265). He is also second in school history with 501 assists. In his career, Clark was named All-MAAC and All-Met four times. He was named MAAC and Met Rookie of the Year and was named the Saint Peter’s College Male Senior Student-Athlete of the Year. Following the season, Clark competed in the 2006 College Three-Point contest, finishing third. He was also invited to the 2006 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament for prospective NBA players. Clark led his team to the Tournament Championship and was named the Most Valuable Player of the four-day Invitational.

... The Saint Peter’s College women’s basketball team finished their season with a first round loss to Niagara, 65-59, in the MAAC Tournament. The Peahens had a 13-15 record and a 9-9 record in the MAAC. Six Peahens ended their careers: Brianna Johnson, Kristin Hood, Tiffany Jones, Khalisha Lewis, Bethany Anderson and Tyonna Vance.

... The Saint Peter’s College men’s and women’s tennis teams had their seasons come to an end in the MAAC Championships. Both squads fell in the first round of their respective post-season tournaments.

... The Saint Peter’s College Men’s Swim Team finished in 11th place out of 21 teams at the ECAC Swim Championship in April. The SPC swimmers finishing in the top eight were freshman Mikas Zuravliovas and junior Ramunas Radzevicius. Zuravliovas earned fifth place in the 100 Yard Freestyle. Radzevicius took second place in both the 100 and 200 Yard Butterfly.

... The Saint Peter’s College Golf team ended its season with MAAC Championships at the Magnolia Course at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Peacocks finished in 9th place with a score of 1025 in the three round event. Chris Merce led the Peacocks with a three-day total of 246. Merce and Lou Adimando were also named to AllMAAC All-Academic Team.

Keydren Clark ended his stellar career with the Peacocks as the school’s all-time leader in points, 3-pointers and steals. He ranks sixth on the all-time NCAA Division I scoring list.

DUNNE NAMED NEW COACH

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aint Peter’s College named John Dunne as the school’s fourteenth men’s basketball head coach in May. Dunne comes to Saint Peter’s with broad experience at the collegiate level. He served as an assistant coach for 12 seasons, most recently with Seton Hall University. “John has great ties to the area and will continue to lead the men’s basketball in the right direction on the court and in the classroom,” said Athletic Director Bill Stein. Dunne spent two years as an assistant coach at Siena before heading to Seton Hall. Prior to that, he was an assistant coach at Manhattan College in 1998-99. “I am excited that my first head coaching job will be at Saint Peter’s and in the MAAC,” Dunne said. A 1992 graduate of Ithaca College with a degree in psychology, Dunne was a three-year starter and served as captain during his senior season.

2006 - 2007 Calendar of Events

(please visit http://alumni.spc.edu for additional information) JULY 15

Pershing Rifles Barbeque Cushing Alumni House (11:30 am)

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7th Annual Alumni Barbeque Bar Anticipation, Lake Como (Belmar), NJ (2:00 pm) Faculty Convocation Roy Irving Theatre, Dinneen Hall (2:00 pm)

SEPTEMBER 28

Reunion Kickoff Meeting Join Your Reunion Committee! Classes of 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997 & 2002 McIntyre Lounge, Dinneen Hall (6:30 pm)

DECEMBER 6

Blood Drive, Sponsored by the Office of Community Services and The Blood Center of NJ, Roy Irving Theatre, Dinneen Hall (10:00 am)

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Blood Drive, Sponsored by the Office of Community Services and The Blood Center of NJ Roy Irving Theatre, Dinneen Hall (10:00 am) Fall Fest/Homecoming/Family Day & 5K Run Activities Planned Throughout the Day Career Fair, McIntyre Lounge, Dinneen Hall (9:00 am) Chicago Area Regional Reception (6:00 pm) Glee Club Reunion in Memory of Patrick Clynes Mass, Concert & Reception, Roy Irving Theatre, Dinneen Hall (5:30 pm)

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Alumni Memorial Mass Roy Irving Theatre, Dinneen Hall (9:30 am) 35th Annual Business Symposium, Hyatt Regency, Jersey City, NJ (9:00 am)

Career Fair McIntyre Lounge, Dinneen Hall (9:00 am)

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NOVEMBER 5

Jesuit Alumni Board Dinner Puccini’s Restaurant, Jersey City, NJ (6:00 pm)

Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner, Pleasantdale Chateau,West Orange, NJ (6:30 pm) Career Fair McIntyre Lounge, Dinneen Hall (9:00 am)

MAY 3

34th Annual Alumni Golf Outing Old Orchard Country Club, Eatontown, NJ (1:00 pm)

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Reunion Weekend – SAVE THE DATE!! (Classes of 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002) Reunion Weekend – SAVE THE DATE!! Golden Peacock Brunch (Classes of 1957, 1952, 1947, 1942, 1937)

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An Alumni Network of graduates engaged in the life of the College is our greatest resource in strengthening our Alumni Association. Whether you attend an event or activity, serve on a reunion committee, volunteer as a class leader, or cheer on our student athletes, you actively support the College. To learn more about becoming involved with the Alumni Association contact Rosemary Servidio, director of alumni relations at [email protected].

To Support Saint Peter’s College Log on to your computer and visit our secure online giving web site at http://alumni.spc.edu. Click on the “Make a Gift” tab on the left and follow the directions. We accept Mastercard, Discover, Visa and American Express. Or Make a check payable to Saint Peter’s College and mail to: Saint Peter’s College Annual Fund 2641 Kennedy Boulevard Jersey City, NJ 07306 For additional information contact Arlene Alegre ’01, director of annual giving, 201-915-9486, [email protected]