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SUMMER 2019
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CHRONICLES
TH E C BA M AG A Z I N E
CBA WE LCO M E S N E W
M E M B E R S TO TH E
BOA RD O F TRUS TE E S
# B RO NATI O NDAY
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MESSAGE
FROM THE
ADMINISTRATION
HEAD OF SCHOOL
HEAD OF
Dr. James Schlegel
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Charles Abba
SCHOOL
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Blaine Drescher ’04
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
FOR STUDENTS
Robert Groelz ’94
Dear CBA Family, May 15 was a special day at Christian Brothers MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Academy. On the Feast of Saint John Baptist Roger Powers
At the close of another successful de La Salle, we held our second annual DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
school year, I am pleased to report that BronationDay. Thanks to the support of 702 Brian O’Connell
our tradition of excellence continues. donors, our online giving day raised $109,150. DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY
Scholarship awards continue to arrive for With the funds raised from Bronation Day, Owen O’Leary
the Class of 2019, and as our graduates we will be able to complete a much-needed DIRECTOR OF STUDENT GUIDANCE
move on to study at some of the best renovation of the lecture hall. During our David Doemel ’71
colleges and universities in the country, our BronationDay activities, Brother Thomas CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
100% college acceptance rate is extended. Casey, Auxiliary Visitor for our District, visited Vicki Roberts
To date, our graduates have earned more to present John Picotte ’59 with the Letters DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL
than $16.8 million in scholarships to study of Benefaction. The Letters are reserved as a ADVANCEMENT
at some of the nation’s finest institutions, formal honor by the Brothers for important Colleen Ward
including Brown University, Dartmouth services rendered to the Lasallian mission. The DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
Matt Agan ’05
College, Hamilton College, Villanova Brothers expressed their sincere thanks and
University, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, RPI, gratitude to John for his long-time, generous
RIT, WPI, Union, Siena, George Washington, support of CBA and the Christian Brothers. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Bentley, Clarkson, Clemson, Syracuse, Christopher Scaringe, Esq., CPA ’82,
Fordham, Northeastern, Providence, and Over the past decade, we have grown, but our Chairman
College of the Holy Cross. For the third year vision was always to be the best school in the
Dr. James Schlegel, Head of School
in a row, our valedictorian will attend the area. Now, our sole focus is on continuous
Todd Mesick ’85, Vice Chairman
University of Notre Dame. improvement to give our students a premiere
J. Timothy O’Hearn ’58,
educational experience. To that end, we will
Past Chairman
As our graduates leave Christian Brothers continually add programs and enhance our
William Anthony ’81
Academy to take on the challenges of college, facilities because our students deserve the
Carm Basile
they do so well-prepared for academic best. We are blessed to have such a united
success. Their futures are launched from community, with undying love for CBA, who Brother Robert Bimonte, FSC
a solid foundation in which their moral have proven that they will support this great Britt Carmer
and religious education is integrated into institution. With the strength of the CBA Thomas J. DiNovo, Esq.
their academic education, in the Lasallian family, I am confident that we will accomplish Brother Thomas Gerrow, FSC
tradition. To enhance this experience for our our goals. Sheila Greco
students, we welcome two veteran Christian Mark Hulbert, CFC ’83
Brothers to our faculty. Brother James Dries I wish you a wonderful summer and thank
Robert Jones ’83
and Brother Timothy Jones will join the CBA you for everything you do in support of
Robert Marini, Jr. ’84
faculty in the fall. Brother James will teach Christian Brothers Academy.
Eugene Napierski, Esq. ’61
chemistry and work in the administration
St. John Baptist de La Salle, Pray for us. Maureen O’Brien
and Brother Timothy will teach theology and
Live Jesus in our hearts, forever! James O’Toole
work in campus ministry. In addition, we will
welcome our first Lasallian Volunteer to CBA. Joseph A. Reilly ’56
Sincerely, Brother Joseph Schafer, FSC
AnnaMarie Carmazzi, a recent graduate from
Saint Mary’s College, our college in Moraga, Brother Robert Wickman, FSC
California, will assist our administration, Lynn Zielinski
counselors, and teachers in working with Brother William Martin, FSC ’55,
Dr. James Schlegel
students receiving accommodations. Emeritus
Head of School
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MICHAEL J. VAN DE LOO, CPA ’90 C H R Connor
Party. Along with his wife, Kate, and sons O N I C L E and
S
Aidan, Mike established the Ciara Rose Van De Loo
After three consecutive terms (a total of nine years) Scholarship in memory of their daughter and sister.
as a CBA Board Trustee, Michael Van De Loo will Thank you, Mike, for your leadership.
step down from the Board. The CBA community
extends our deepest gratitude to Michael for
his tireless work on behalf of Christian Brothers
Academy. Mike, managing director and founding
member of Andersen Tax, has worked tirelessly
on behalf of CBA and helped manage the school
through merger talks and a successful Capital
Campaign. He’s guided CBA to new heights, and
through his leadership, we saw amazing growth
in the student body, courses offered and in the
Michael Van De Loo ’90 with his wife, Kate, sons Connor and Aidan,
physical plant. Mike has organized class reunions with the Ciara Rose Van De Loo Scholarship recipients, Michael Murray ’19,
and supported the annual NYC Alumni Network Nicholas Fontana ’20, U’Syi Morris ’21, Michael Harbour ’22
CBA WELCOMES TWO
THANK YOU!
NEW MEMBERS TO OUR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MAUREEN O’BRIEN
BRITT CARMER A graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names, University
of Notre Dame (B.A.) and New York University (M.A.).
The executive vice president and part owner of Stone Maureen’s career has largely focused on new business
Bridge Iron & Steel, Inc., a family business specializing in development and government relations. She worked
structural and miscellaneous steel construction. Britt in the publishing industry in New York City and served
and his wife Frieda have four children, including son, as the director of state operations and spokesperson
Britt, who is a 2019 graduate of CBA and will attend the to Congressman John E. Sweeney. In 2008, Maureen
University of South Carolina in the fall. Britt and Frieda became the director of government affairs for Motorola
have chaired CBA’s largest fundraising event, The Purple Solutions Inc. and in 2016 was
& Gold Gala for the past promoted to executive director.
two years, surpassing CBA’s Maureen has been dedicated
fundraising goal each year. to providing opportunities to
Britt has been committed to individuals with disabilities and
causes involving a cure for has served on a host of non-
cancer along with many other profit boards. In 2018, Maureen
community service projects, was appointed president and
committees and boards in chief executive officer of NYS
which he participates. He has Industries for the Disabled (NYSID). Maureen and her
also spent many years coaching sports and has been husband, Dr. Paul Vogt, have four boys including CBA
involved in numerous other school related events. Sophomore, Gabriel.
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CBA’s 2nd annual #BronationDay raised
$109,150.80 from 702 donors, breaking last
year’s record and allowing us to modernize
our lecture hall. #BronationDay is a full day
of giving, fun and school spirit.
The Class of 1959 was welcomed back to
campus and joined students in the cafeteria
TOTAL GIFTS: 702
for lunch. CBA surprised John D. Picotte ’59
with a special ceremony in the gym, where
students, his family, friends, classmates
and the Christian Brothers surprised him
with the highest honor we bestow upon a
person – Benefaction. Brother Tom Casey,
FSC announced that John will now have
BFSC next to his name as a benefactor of
the Christian Brothers per approval that
came from Rome, Italy. John received a
certificate announcing his benefaction
and a chair with the crest and his name
engraved in it. John also got a special visit TOTAL RAISED: $109,150
from one of his scholarship awardees from
the Class of 1999. David Wimbush ’99
traveled from Atlanta, GA to thank John for
allowing him to receive a CBA education
that led to acceptance into West Point
Military Academy and a 16-year career in
the armed forces.
This special day was made possible through
the support and donations from Albany
ALL IN
Empire Arena Football, Stewart’s Shops,
Tracy Kaback Photography, DJ Ketchup,
David Wimbush ’99, Brother Tom Casey,
16 HOURS!
FSC, The Class of ’59 and C. David Yezzi ’59,
Phil Farinacci ’04 and all the CBA Faculty
and Staff. Thank you!
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CONTE NTS
Message from the
Head of the School 2
Board of Trustees
Updates 3
#BronationDay 4
Honors Night 6
8th Grade Moving-Up 10
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS - THE MUSICAL
After months of rehearsals, the CBA jesters. Notable highlights included 2019 Graduation 11
theatre department performed its Christian Blood’s ’22 CBA acting debut,
spring musical June 7-9. The Ned Gabe Donovan ’22 as a mute king, a Athletics 12
McGraw Gymnasium was transformed baker’s dozen of our musicians who
into a 200-seat theater with a stage, joined the pit band with direction and Alumni Notes 20
curtains, backdrops, lights and sound support from Sarah Waite, and dancing
for “Once Upon A Mattress,” performed choreographed in part by our alum,
In Memorium 25
by a young, talented cast. Jake Lehning ’18, and rehearsed by
Message from
dance captain Cullen Sausville ’22. The
Performances by Terence Smith ’21 and boys were joined by many talented girls
the Chairman 26
Matt Ucci ’21 had people smiling and from AHN and other local schools.
laughing, and the audience cheered for Donor Honor Roll 27
dozens of dancing 5th and 6th grade
COVER PHOTO TAKEN BY
TRACY KABACK PHOTOGRAPHY
SPRING FESTIVAL CONCERT
The Music Department hosted the
Spring Festival Concert on May 22 in CAMP INSPIRATION
the Ned McGraw Gymnasium. The On June 10, Gabe Donovan ’22,
concert featured performances by the Terence Smith ’21, Cullen Sausville ’22,
concert band, jazz ensemble, symphonic Matt Ucci ’21, Christian Blood ’22,
band, mallet percussion ensemble and Jack Rento ’17, Aidan Pacifico ’18,
wind ensemble, followed by a finale Jake LaChapelle ’17, and AHN
featuring the combined talents of all alumnae were invited to perform
CBA musicians. Tucker Scaringe ’19, at Camp Inspiration, a specialized
Drew Douglass ’19, Nate Foster ’19, Conor McGinn ’19, and Max Arena ’19 received Double H Ranch group of campers
senior music awards. A special tribute was given to Mrs. Marble, who retired after on oxygen supports, such as
22 years at CBA. ventilators, CPAP machines and
oxygen tanks. S U M M E R 2 0 1 7 | 5
to
TEACH
The graduating class of 2019
HONORS NIGHT
Honors Night was held on February 14 to
recognize student academic achievement for the
first semester of the 2018-19 school year. Students
receive academic awards for cumulative marks
in all courses, as well as awards for academic
achievements in individual subjects, community
service, and musical performance. We rank our
students using an average weighted slightly for
honors and advanced placement courses. Maxwell Arena ’19 and Sean Calagna ’19
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THE BROTHERS LIST FIRST HONORS
Students with a semester average of 95 in their full Students with a semester average of 90 in their full Carnegie Unit
Carnegie Unit courses with no semester grade under 90. courses with no semester grade under 85.
CLASS OF 2019 CLASS OF 2023 CLASS OF 2019 Gianni Lomonoco Jamie Samyn
Maxwell Arena Phillip Bianco Jack Anguish Luke Pezzano Thomas Stallmer
Sean Calagna Andrew Bulalo Dylan Bogdon Jordan Proulx Carter Tripp
Britt Carmer Jarvin De Jesus Benjamin Curro Connor Rogler Evan Turcotte
Joshua Caron James Dinius Douglas Godin Vincent Tirino Marc Vessella
Miles Desmarais Jake Hammond Alec Haring Conlon Van Epps
Drew Douglass Christopher Murphy Zachary Kupiec Anthony Zaccaria CLASS OF 2024
Nathaniel Foster Peter Murray Colin Mance Benjamin Baker
Christopher Jack Paradis Collin McDonough CLASS OF 2022 Christopher Daus Jr
Jorgensen Noah Ryan Conor McGinn Akm Alam Adam Gonzalez
Michael Murray Jr. Jaideep Saran Victor Pagnotti Ahmad Amir Hubert Huho
Peter O’Toole Noah Smith Gavin Prescott Dimitris Kaelan Leak
Tucker Scaringe Anagnostopoulos Blake Mahieu
Samuel Smith Maxwell Tedesco
Marco Spataro William Bashford IV Noah Reeves
Michael Vogel Declan Tunny
Connor Toomey Antonio Calderon Jr Angelos Reynolds-
Keegan Vedder
Braeden Van Epps CLASS OF 2024 Noah Caney Cotzas
Luke Wagner
Asif Alam Vincent Carsillo III Dixon Van Epps
CLASS OF 2020 Christian Anderson CLASS OF 2020 Brady Dubay
Gavin Jeffers Avery Dutcher CLASS OF 2025
Ulderic Boisvert IV Rollin Gold
Daniel Kelly IV Hayden Engert Joshua Albritton
Matthew Campbell Jameson Howley
Jacob Kennedy Evan Gregorius Jacob Baker
Giovanni Clary Joshua Huckans
Nicholas Mandato Connor Hart Jack Borrelli
Jake Darwak Timothy Knowles Jr
Tyler Richter Jason Lambert Michael Calagna
Aidan Febus Andrew Mabeus
Ajit Saran Michael O’Shaughnessy Jack Lyman
Daniel Hannoush Collin Mesick
Isaiah Scarlett Joseph Raucci Jackson Mackenzie
Christian Lewis Jonathan Picchione
Aidan Ryan Joshua McSwieney
Thaddeus Mangione Gavin Piskutz
CLASS OF 2021 Thomas Scholz Daniel O’Keeffe
Austin McCabe Colin Roche
Ethan Connolly Anthony Sementilli Ethan Pellerin
Finnegan McFarland Trevor Skumin
Jonah Dohr Joseph Teson Jack Prestigiacomo
Colin McMahon Frederick Smith
Kyle Ellenbogen Joseph Toomey Salvatore Raso
Joseph Perry Sean Swenson
Sean Hendricks Adrian Torres Aidan Ryan
Kagame Rama-Munroe Jakob Weidman
Ryan Hotaling Jack Seagroatt
Francesco Raso CLASS OF 2023
Colin Lansing CLASS OF 2021 Isaiah Thomas
Matthew Ryan Nicholas Abatto
Ian Lashway Ryan Abatto
Dominic Sementilli Loren Baker IV CLASS OF 2026
Michael Losavio Gregory Beaulieu
Matthew Sgambati Dixon Boggs Carter Epting
Ben Paquin Dominic Cornelius IV
Robert Strubel Jack Clark Brayden Hart
George Reynolds- Tyler Cox
Cotzas Nathan West David Clement Parker Lachanski
Carson Curran
Mason Tocci Austin Dean Gabriel Losavio
CLASS OF 2025 Andrew Decker
Matthew Ucci Dillon Goodwill Kellen Lue
Tyler Campbell Alexander Gonzalez
William Vivian Shawn Latour Jr Ryan Nusbaum
Luka Di Fabio Ethan Grimes
Jack Mooney Keagan Tan
CLASS OF 2022 Ethan Raucci Ethan Koros
Andrew Sommo Jacob LaPlante Joseph Morbidelli
Noah Anderson
Marc Anson Michael Tan
Ryan Bilka CLASS OF 2026
Christian Blood Timothy Barcomb
CASDA CAPITAL REGION
Ezekiel Caldon Brandt Cadet SCHOLARS RECOGNITION WINNER
Michael Ding Edgar Monroy
Gabriel Donovan Each year, CASDA recognizes the outstanding
Alexander Nguyen scholastic achievements of graduating seniors
Brandon Gallagher Charles Tobin
Jack Gregory from high schools around the Capital Region.
Elias Hannoush Sean Calagna ’19 was recognized this year
Robert Hicks for his involvement in music, athletics and
Ivan Huang the JROTC program. Sean, the Class of 2019
Benjamin Huckans
valedictorian, selected Mr. Matt Agan ’05 as
Jack Mangione
Karu Mbugua a teacher who has had a significant influence
on his education. They attended the awards
dinner on May 16.
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1 MIDDLE SCHOOL SPELLING BEE 6 MOTHER-SON
On January 14, middle schoolers participated in the COMMUNION BREAKFAST
annual spelling bee. Congratulations to Thaddeus The annual Mother-Son Communion Breakfast
Mangione ’24 for taking 1st place! Brandt Cadet ’26 was hosted on May 5. The day started with Mass
was runner-up in the competition. In March, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in
Thaddeus represented CBA at the Capital Region Albany, followed by brunch at the Albany Capital
Spelling Bee at Proctors. Center. This tradition has been a beautiful way for
our students to thank and celebrate their moms,
2 LEGO ROBOTICS grandmothers, aunts, sisters, and other important
On January 26, three Lego Robotics teams women in theizr lives. Special thanks to the
represented CBA in competition at SUNY Parents Association for planning this event.
Polytechnic Institute. This year’s theme was
“Into the Orbit.” Teams were composed of 5th 7 BUSINESS STUDENTS TRAVEL TO
through 8th graders who had been working hard NEW YORK CITY
on programming robots, delivering presentations On March 15, 50 students enrolled in business
and demonstrating the Lego League core values of courses toured Madison Square Garden to learn the
discovery, inclusion, gracious professionalism, and history of the famous entertainment venue and learn
coopertition. A special thanks to Dr. Andrade, Mrs. what it takes to run this business. The students also
Calderon, and Mrs. Labatt-Simon for dedicating took time to visit the 9/11 Memorial to pay respects
their time and energy to the endeavor. and honor those who had fallen during the attack.
Thank you to Mr. Heim and Mr. Scully for organizing
3 D.A.R.E. GRADUATION this trip.
In January, the 5th grade class graduated from
the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) 8 SENIOR NIGHT SPRING CONCERT
program. The D.A.R.E program, instructed by On April 11, the second annual Senior Night Spring
Officer McGee of the Colonie Police Department, Concert was held in the Clark Auditorium at the New
seeks to prevent the use of controlled drugs, York State Museum. The concert featured our wind
membership in gangs, and violent behavior. and jazz ensembles, as well as our mallet percussion
ensemble. The mallet ensemble has grown popular,
4 LOW BRASS WORKSHOP thanks to Lynn and Gene Zielinski ’58, who donated
On February 26, Chris Paul ’11 visited the music instruments to the music department last year.
department to host a low brass workshop for our
youngest trombone (and euphonium) players. 9 MCFARLAND ’24 WINS MAAC
He worked with students in 5th through 8th SPONSORED ESSAY CONTEST
grade on developing their sound and playing Finnegan McFarland ’24 was an honorary guest
techniques. Chris, a graduate of McGill University, at this year’s MAAC tournament. After winning
recently returned to the Capital Region to play in the annual MAAC-sponsored essay contest on
local ensembles and orchestras. He is currently leadership, he was honored on court with a
performing with the Albany Symphony Orchestra. certificate on March 7 and featured on ESPN3
during the basketball championship awards
5 BISHOP HOWARD show. A copy of his essay was included in the
HUBBARD SCHOLARSHIP championship program. Congratulations, Finn!
On March 5, Siena College admissions counselor,
Colin O’Reilly ’08, visited CBA to speak with seniors 10 COME FROM AWAY
who were awarded the Bishop Howard Hubbard On May 1, members of the theatre department saw
Scholarship. This is a $12,000 scholarship awarded “Come From Away” on Broadway. The play was based
to students who graduate from select high schools on the remarkable true story of a small town that
within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. welcomed the world on September 11.
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STUDENTS INDUCTED 8TH GRADE
INTO THE NATIONAL MOVING-UP CEREMONY
HONOR SOCIETY
On May 1, 28 students were inducted into the National
On June 14, family, friends and faculty gathered
Honor Society. Fourteen were inducted into the
National Junior Honor Society. Induction into this
in the Ned McGraw Gymnasium to attend the
prestigious national organization is based upon Moving Up Ceremony for our 8th graders.
student efforts and achievements in scholarship,
Nicholas Abatto Jack Mooney
leadership, character, service and citizenship.
Roman Antonikowski Christopher Murphy
Loren Baker IV Logan Murphy
Phillip Bianco Peter Murray
NATIONAL Dixon Boggs Alexander Namorato
HONOR SOCIETY- Reis Brammer Ashton Pacanowski
ST. MIGUEL CHAPTER Andrew Bulalo Jack Paradis
Bryce Cadet Matthew Picard
Kevin Carey II Alexander Princiotto
CLASS OF 2020
Duncan Clapper Noah Ryan
Gavin Jeffers
Nicholas Mandato Jack Clark Jamie Samyn
David Clement Jaideep Saran
CLASS OF 2021 NATIONAL JUNIOR Nicholas Coons Geneo Savoca Jr.
Gregory Beaulieu HONOR SOCIETY- Jarvin De Jesus Attilio Scaccia
Dominic Cornelius IV
Carson Curran ST. BENILDE CHAPTER Austin Dean Noah Smith
Jonah Dohr Nico DeSanto Samuel Smith
Colin Lansing James Dinius Spencer Smith
CLASS OF 2023
Ian Lashway Jack Paradis Vincent Durante Thomas Stallmer
Ben Paquin Jaideep Saran Ryan Ferguson Jonathan Stevens
Damian Gizzi Luke Szepek
CLASS OF 2019 CLASS OF 2024 Dillon Goodwill John Tralongo
Ahmad Amir Benjamin Baker
Dimitris Anagnostopoulos Carter Gouzien Carter Tripp
Ulderic Boisvert
William Bashford Matthew Campbell Matthew Gregory Evan Turcotte
Christian Blood Jake Darwak Trevor Grimes Marc Vessella
Antonio Calderon Jr. Finnegan McFarland Jake Hammond Michael Vogel
Ezekiel Caldon Joseph Perry Colin Lansing Liam Wendell
Noah Caney Matthew Sgambati Andrew LaRosa Adam Winter
Michael Ding Robert Strubel
Gabriel Donovan Shawn Latour Jr.
Brady Dubay CLASS OF 2025 Aiden Lenney
Hayden Engert Joshua McSwieney Carson Leto
Connor Hart Daniel O’Keeffe Jackson Lilley
Ivan Huang Salvatore Raso William Metzler
Jack Mangione Michael Tan Willem Mizenko
John O’Keeffe
Cullen Sausville
Anthony Sementilli Michael Tan ’25 and
Jeremy Shumpert Joshua McSwieney ’25
Congratulations to the
Adrian Torres Future Class of 2023
Jake Hammond and his mother,
Robin, after the ceremony
GRADUATION
LITURGY
On May 28, the annual
Baccalaureate Mass was
held at the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception
in Albany to honor our
graduating seniors.
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On May 31, CBA held its 156th commencement ceremony.
Our 88 seniors were awarded an impressive $16.8 million in
scholarship money.
Valedictorian Sean Calagna ’19 will attend the University of
Notre Dame; salutatorian Josh Caron ’19 will attend Worcester
Polytechnic Institute; Cadet Colonel Benjamin Curro ’19 will attend
Clemson University; Band Commander Conor McGinn ’19 will
attend the University of Vermont. The Class of 2019 continues CBA’s
tradition of 100% college acceptance. Congratulations, Brothers!
NATHANIEL FOSTER ’19
BLUESHIELD SCHOLAR
William Alderisio Alexander Harrison Adam Riggi Congratulations to Nathaniel Foster ’19
Alessandro Amore Brandon Henges Lachlan Rodgers for being named a BlueShield 2019
Samuel Andrade Michael Hicks Tyler Ryan Scholar. The BlueShield Scholar
Jack Anguish James Hogan IV John Sanchirico Program recognizes exceptional
Maxwell Arena Joseph Hogan Tucker Scaringe high school seniors who are pursuing
Ronnie Asamoah Ryan Hogan Andrew Signor higher education in the fields of health
Theodore Banta IV Cyrus Horvath Marco Spataro or human sciences and exemplify the
Taj Bass Dominic Ianni Ethan Stevens values of teamwork, integrity, personal
Quinton Becker Orville Ivey Jr. Maxwell Tedesco responsibility, passion, excellence and
Dylan Bogdon Christopher Jorgensen Connor Toomey respect. Nate will study biology/pre-med
Sean Calagna Michael Kendrick Andrew Trobridge at the University of Albany in the fall.
Britt Carmer Jordan King Sebastian Trumbull
Joshua Caron Zachary Kupiec Declan Tunny
Brendan Carroll Connor MacMorran Shane Turley
Timothy Carvill Ryan Malone Michael Urschel
Avery Corts Colin Mance Braeden Van Epps
Tucker Couch Nicolo Marcucci Dylan Van Epps
Michael Cunningham Tyler Marini Keegan Vedder
Benjamin Curro Louis McCabe Luke Wagner
Alexander Decker Justin McCarthy III Nicholas Warner
Miles Desmarais Collin McDonough Christopher West
Richmond Dill Conor McGinn Gregory Wyman
Elijah Donofrio Ryley Moran
Drew Douglass Michael Murray Jr.
William Farrand V Jack O’Leary
Alexander Fawthrop Peter O’Toole
Nathaniel Foster Adam Olekoski
LEADERSHIP
Lawrence Freeman Victor Pagnotti
Eric Fryer Hunter Pemrick Peter O’Toole ’19 was the CBA
David Gerson Anthony Pizzola representative for the Suburban
Matthew Gerson Gavin Prescott Council Leadership in Athletics Award.
Douglas Godin Darian Quinn The award is given to a member of
Tucker Scaringe ’19 after each school in the Suburban Council
Alec Haring Stephen Reutter III receiving the Margaret
Biron Scholarship who has demonstrated outstanding
leadership in the Suburban Council
throughout their career.
Peter was a multisport athlete
competing on the varsity basketball
team for three years and the varsity
baseball team for two. He has
excelled on the court, on the field,
and in the classrooms at CBA. Peter
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STUDENT ATHLETES
SIGN LETTERS OF INTENT
ATHLE HOCKEY
The CBA hockey team defeated Albany
90.1
Academy in the section quarterfinals and
advanced to the Section II Frozen Four at
Union College for a third straight year.
On January 25, Hunter Pemrick ’19
became CBA hockey’s all-time points
ACADEMIC
TEAM
AVERAGE
leader after scoring his 124th goal.
On March 21, CBA held an athletic signing in the Ned
Hunter Pemrick ’19 and Miles Desmarais ’19
McGraw Gymnasium for nine CBA athletes who will
represented CBA on the Section II All Star
play sports at the college level.
teams. Ryan Dollar ’21, Dale Hammond ’20,
Four soccer players will attend Division 1 programs: Quinn and Josh Coburn ’20 received
Becker ’19 at Syracuse, Eli Donofrio ’19 at UAlbany, Brady honorable mentions.
Van Epps ’19 at Brown, and Keegan Vedder ’19 at Rutgers.
LACROSSE
Peter O’Toole ’19 and Michael Murray ’19 will continue their
88.5
baseball careers at Dartmouth and Hamilton. Connor Toomey ’19 ACADEMIC
and Alex Decker ’19 will row at Syracuse and Mercyhurst. TEAM
Michael Kendrick ’19 will play tennis at Springfield College. AVERAGE
Freddie Smith ’20 was named Best of
“WEEK OF CHAMPIONS” the Week in Section II for boys lacrosse.
Freddie netted a total of 13 goals over
three games, scoring 5 times in a 12-3
victory over Guilderland on April 23.
Ben Curro ’19 received the Bob Scott
Award, recognizing a player who goes
above and beyond in service to his team,
school and community.
Freddie Smith ’20 and Anthony Pizzola ’19
received postseason accolades as Second
Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy honored Team All Stars. Hunter Pemrick ’19,
athletes at high schools throughout Albany County as Max Tedesco ’19, Nick Mattice ’20, and
part of his “Week of Champions” tour. On January 17, Jon Rollo ’20 were named honorable mentions.
he visited CBA to congratulate coaches and players
TRACK
90.6
on the varsity soccer team for the Section II Class AA
title. The team had an impressive 23-win season and ACADEMIC
earned the school its first Sectional title in history. TEAM
AVERAGE
ATHLETES PARTICIPATE IN
The CBA track team had an excellent showing at the 2019 Sectionals at
Averill Park High School. The young team worked hard all season, and
ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS Coach O’Malley is excited to see them progress. Ethan Foster ’20 led
the way for the Brothers, finishing second in the
high jump. Shotputters John Picchione ’20
Connor Toomey ’19, Alex Decker ’19, and Ryan Hotaling ’21 finished 5th and 7th
Shane Turley ’19, and Jack Alexander ’19 respectively. Evan Williams ’22 finished 5th
participated in the NYS Rowing overall in the 3200M. Alec Haring ’19 and Avery
Championships in May. Covington ’21 finished 4th and 5th in the 400M.
Ethan Foster ’20 was ranked #3 in Section II
Connor advanced to the US Rowing
and earned Suburban Council All-Star for his
Youth Nationals in Sarasota, Florida
2019 campaign at the high jump.
and brought home the gold medal.
Conner Toomey ’19 Ethan Foster ’20
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BASKETBALL
COACH DOEMEL ’71 REACHES MILESTONE
91.6
On January 25, Coach Dave Doemel ’71 made CBA history. Coach
TENNIS
91.9
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ACADEMIC
TEAM
AVERAGE
ACADEMIC Victories from Mike Kendrick ’19, Brandon Henges ’19,
TEAM
AVERAGE
Spencer Smith ’23, Ivan Huang ’22 and Alex Gonzalez ’21
advanced the team to the Class B semi-final on May 16 at
Schalmont High School.
Mike Kendrick ’19, the overall #2 seed, won the first
three rounds of the Section II tennis tournament on
Doemel earned his 335th career basketball win after his team
defeated Columbia High School. He is now CBA basketball’s May 22, securing a spot
all-time winning leader. in the quarterfinals.
For the second year in
a row, Mike qualified
for the NYS Tennis
Championships in
Flushing Meadows. At the
state tournament at the
US Tennis Center, he split
his first two matches and
advanced to day
two of the tournament. Mike Kendrick ’19
Tony Garufi ’71, Steve VanUllen ’71, Ed Brewer ’71, Coach Dave Doemel ’71,
Mike DeRossi ’71, Ed Romanzo ’71, Rene LaBier ’71, Mike Burns ’71
BASEBALL
91.0
CBA Basketball finished the ACADEMIC
regular season 15-5 after TEAM
spoiling the Bethlehem Eagles AVERAGE
undefeated regular season run.
Jordan King ’19 was named
to the NewsChannel 13
Rensselaer Honda boys high
school basketball all-star
team, and became the 7th
player in CBA history to
score 1,000 points.
Jordan was also named
to the New York State
Sportswriters Association
CBA Baseball outlasted The varsity baseball team
Class AA All-State 10th Team.
Guilderland 6-3 at Joe stops for a picture on
Drew Signor ’19 received an
Jordan King ’19 Bruno Stadium in the annual John Leonard ’60 Drive
honorable mention.
Coaches vs. Cancer game. before a home game.
INDOOR TRACK
Peter O’Toole ’19
represented the CBA
baseball program as a
Times Union Large-School
93.6
2nd Team Selection as a
Alec Haring ’19 took ACADEMIC designated hitter.
second place overall TEAM
in the 600m dash at AVERAGE Andrew Signor ’19,
the Dartmouth Relays. Alec took home a highly coveted Andrew Trobridge ’19, and
Dartmouth Medal after attending the meet with Sonny D’Antonio ’20 received
members of the indoor track team on January 12. honorable mention selections.
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SERVE
JROTC COMMISSIONING
On May 21, CBA held its annual Commissioning Ceremony.
The Class of 2020 went through leader selection in early
May and were measured in categories ranging from GPA and
merits to ability to influence and train fellow classmates.
The top candidates went before an interview board made up
of administrators, instructors and faculty, after which the
board selected the brigade commander and assigned other
positions. Congratulations to Cadet Colonel Isaiah Scarlett ’20,
Lt. Colonel Andrew Mabeus ’20, and the 2020 leaders.
Cadet Colonel Ben Curro ’19 passing the
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JROTC OFFICERS’
COMMISSIONING
Cadet Colonel Isaiah Scarlett 2nd LT Collin Ruth
Band Commander (LTC) 2nd LT Nicholas Serafin
Andrew Mabeus 2nd LT Sean Swenson
2nd LT Evan Toman
LTC Daniel Kelly IV 2nd LT Michael West
LTC Jacob Kennedy
LTC Gavin Piskutz CSM Michael Cochran
LTC Tyler Richter CSM Zachary Konopka
LTC Frederick Smith CSM Paul Rockenstyre III Cadet Colonel Ben Curro ’19 with his mother, Abby
LTC Joseph Thayer CSM Jacob Woodruff
LTC Jakob Weidman
1SG Jacob Angelides
MAJ Rollin Gold 1SG Benjamin Delaney
MAJ Gavin Jeffers 1SG Logan Dittmer
MAJ Nathan Johnson 1SG Serge Shishik
MAJ Nicholas Mandato 1SG Nathaniel Sullivan
MAJ Collin Mesick
MAJ Jonathan Picchione SFC Alex Benedetti
MAJ Connor Pierre SFC Winston Clapper
MAJ Colin Roche SFC Joshua Coburn
MAJ Nathaniel SFC Dayne DeGregory
Rodriguez-Cacace SFC Tyler Grimes
MAJ Ajit Saran SFC Johnnie Ivey
MAJ Trevor Skumin SFC Trevor Jones
SFC Robert Leitch
CPT Sean Claesgens II SFC Wyatt Leto
CPT William Devane SFC John Mendrysa
CPT Nicholas Fontana SFC Michael O’Toole Mike Murray ’19 with his mother and grandmothers
CPT Ethan Foster SFC Malachi Pelissier
CPT Dale Hammond SFC Matthew Tiberia
CPT Joshua Huckans SFC Luis Vieira
CPT Zander Poole
MOTHERS’ REVIEW
STL Michael Barber
1st LT Santino D’Antonio On May 29, CBA held the annual Mothers’ Review, a special
STL Michael-Langston
1st LT Jameson Howley Detouche tradition to honor graduating seniors and their families.
1st LT Dominick Jones STL Brian Devaprasad During this ceremony, mothers, aunts, grandmothers and
1st LT Nathaniel Kilburn STL Charles Garbrecht
1st LT Justin Li other special family members were invited onto the field
STL Horaib Gill
1st LT Nathanael Rivera STL James Joynt to receive their son’s sword and officers hat as a token
1st LT Nicholas Souvorinov STL Cameron LaRosa of appreciation. The brigade conducted a final pass and
1st LT Alejandro Torres STL John Leach review as a sign of respect to the departing senior class
STL Nicholas Miller before formally dismissing the Class of 2019 and taking
2nd LT Ryan Basile STL Thomas Moran
2nd LT Matthew Burns STL Donald Mountain over the leadership role of the school.
2nd LT Anthony Carroll Jr. STL Tyler Ratalsky-Fort
2nd LT Gabriel Clement
2nd LT Derek DerBoghossian
2nd LT Nicholas Guzi
2nd LT Nicholas Mattice
2nd LT James O’Brien
2nd LT Joshua Patterson
2nd LT Joseph Ringer
2nd LT Jonathan Rollo
Sebastian Trumbull and
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his mother, VirginieCHRONICLES | THE CBA MAGAZINE
1 CENTER FOR DISABILITIES TELETHON 7 ALBANY EMPIRE
On January 27, a dozen of our students volunteered On June 1, CBA Color Guard Commander Glen Sauter ’20
their time supporting the annual Center for Disabilities and his team posted the colors during the National Anthem
Telethon. The student volunteers had the chance to meet at the Albany Empire Indoor Arena football game. As a
and take a photo with the New York Yankees pitcher thank you, the Empire team gave the Color Guard members
Chad Green and Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard. tickets to enjoy the game.
2 MAGICAL EVENING 8 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
On March 21, students volunteered at the Double H On May 27, the CBA Brigade marched in Albany’s Memorial Day
Ranch Magical Evening. Since 1993, Double H has served Parade. This tradition is in remembrance of those who gave
and enriched the lives of more than 60,000 children their lives so that we can enjoy the freedom we have today.
around the world dealing with life-threatening illnesses. The Brigade was led by Cadet Colonel Ben Curro ’19
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3 NIGHT TO SHINE HONOR-A-VET
Over the past five years, the Tim Tebow Foundation On June 11, the CBA Color Guard, led by CBA JROTC
has sponsored the Night to Shine: an unforgettable Instructor Glen Sauter ’20, posted the colors for the Albany
prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for County Veterans Recognition Program at Crossgates Mall.
people with special needs ages 14 and older. Terence Kindlon ’64, grandfather of Lakshman Reddy ’21,
was one of the three veterans honored at the event.
On February 9, Tucker Couch ’19, Josh Caron ’19, Declan
Tunny ’19, Shane Turley ’19, Adam Riggi ’19, Conor 10
McGinn ’19, Doug Godin ’19, Alessandro Amore ’19, Ethan
WATER FOR SOUTH SUDAN
Stevens ’19 and Max Arena ’19 volunteered to line the Four years ago, the freshman class read the book “A Long
entrance of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church to give guests a Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park. The novel shares the story
royal treatment as they entered the prom. of a lost boy, Salva Dut, who fled his wartorn country of
Sudan in search of a better life. Many years after settling in
The night was especially important for attendee Ben Parker,
Rochester, NY, Salva started the nonprofit Water for South
our varsity basketball team manager.
Sudan to bring life-changing clean water to remote rural
communities in South Sudan. After finishing the book, our
4 NATIONAL GRILLED CHEESE DAY ambitious and caring boys asked Mrs. Sayre if they could
Gabe Donovan ’22 celebrated National Grilled Cheese Day at raise money to help build a well. That year, the freshmen
Capitol Melts with Dr. Schlegel. The sandwich shop donated donated more than $1,000. Since that spring in 2016, more
$1 for every grilled cheese sold to the Double H Ranch. freshman classes have also raised money for a well, which
costs $15,000. At the start of this school year, we were still
5 COACHES VS. CANCER $10,000 away from that number. Mrs. Sayre asked the 9th
On May 4, the varsity baseball team participated in graders this year to extend their reach to the entire CBA
the annual Coaches vs. Cancer game at the Joe Bruno community. The boys and the community did not disappoint!
Stadium. The Brothers faced Guilderland High School in Administrators, teachers, family and friends gathered
an effort to strike out cancer. Rosie Reeves, wife of CBA together, and on April 12, Mrs. Sayre announced that we
JROTC Instructor Sgt. Herb Reeves, was honored at this reached our goal. Because of the generosity of this school
event. Their son, Andre, threw out the first pitch. The community, our seniors graduated knowing that their vision
team raised $2,501.82 for the American Cancer Society. as freshmen has made the world a better place.
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6 PATRIOT FLIGHT JROTC LEADERSHIP AWARDS
On May 4, Brothers showed their appreciation for local On May 2, the JROTC department hosted the annual
veterans by hosting a special Patriot Flight Send-Off Leadership Awards Night in the Ned McGraw Gymnasium.
Ceremony in the Ned McGraw Gymnasium. Patriot Flight Veteran, military and civic organizations came together to
Inc. is a non-profit organization created to fly veterans to recognize our cadets. Awards were presented in leadership,
Washington D.C. to visit memorials and reflect on their academics, extracurriculars and athletics.
service, sacrifices and memories.
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Ben Curro ’19, Tucker Scaringe ’19, Jack Alexander ’21, Zachary Konopka ’20, Connor MacMorran ’19,
William Alderisio ’19, Christopher Jorgensen ’19, Brady Van Epps ’19, NYY Pitcher Chad Green,
Greg Wyman ’19, Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard, Doug Godin ’19, Declan Tunny ’19, Jack Anguish ’19
2 4
Shane Turley ’19, William Vivian ’21, Dominic Ianni ’19, , Alex Harrison ’19,
Jordan Proulx ’21, Mike Murray ’19, Gabe Donovan ’22, Connor Toomey ’19,
Jack Murphy ’22, Alexander Gonzalez ’21, Logan Murphy ’23
5 5
6
Bennett Cohen ’22, Drew Pemrick ’22,
Ben Huckans ’22, AJ Hicks ’22
7 8 9
Sean Hendricks ’21, Ivan Huang ’21, Ryan Hotaling ’21, Terence
Kindlon ’64, Glen Sauter II ’21, Robert Carr ’22, Joseph Thayer ’20
10 11
Gavin Piskutz ’20 receiving the MOAA
JROTC Medal for having demonstrated
exceptional
S U M potential
M E R 2 for
0 1 military
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presented by Ernest H. Bebernitz (Major-US
Army-retired) President of the NY Chapter of
the Military Officers Association of America.to
BUILD
COMMUNITY
1 1 20TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
2
It was a beautiful day as 140 alumni, family and friends of
CBA gathered to hit the links at Shaker Ridge Country Club!
Thank you to all who participated and helped raise nearly
$22,000 for our annual fund. Our generous sponsors included
Camelot Print & Copy Centers, Staff Ciampino & Company,
the Anthony family, Chris Boggs of Web Traffic Advisors,
Brown & Brown, Matthew Gallant ’07 and Frank Dyer ’73 of
Gala Chair Frieda Carmer Sue and Dave Doemel ’71 enjoying Merrill Lynch, O’Connor & O’Connor CPAs, and the Scaringe
and her son, Britt ’19 the Mardi Gras themed party
family. The event’s success was also made possible by our tee
sponsors, event donors, golfers, tournament committee and
volunteers. We hope to see you next year!
1 10TH ANNUAL PURPLE & GOLD GALA
The 10th Annual Purple & Gold Gala on March 22 at
Franklin Plaza was a wonderful event that brought 2 2
together family, faculty and friends of CBA. With the
help of sponsors, auction donors and guests, this year’s
Gala raised more than $126,000. We are grateful to our
gala co-chairs, Frieda and Britt Carmer and Veronica
and Mike Hicks, and the gala planning committee who
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helped bring this year’s gala to the next level.
Tournament Co-Chairs Jim Matt Agan ’05, Zach Zaloga ’10,
Smith ’66 and Tony Sabatino ’67 Jack Reilly ’10CHRONICLES
CLASS GATHERINGS ATTENTION ALUMNI!:
SAVE THESE DATES!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2019 |
Alumni Gathering at Fenway Park
The CBA alumni community is invited to Fenway Park to see the
Boston Red Sox take on the Philadelphia Phillies at 7:10 p.m.
For more information, contact Matt Agan ’05 at agan@
cbaalbany.org or 518-452-9809 ext. 165
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 |
Flag Raising Ceremony
At 2 p.m., there will be a Flag Raising Ceremony in the CBA parking lot.
At that time, Col. Robert Conway ’69 and Col. Christos Bogaiges ’52 will
be inducted into the CBA JROTC Hall of Fame. Brian Barr, AFSC ’56 will
receive the LTC Todd Clark ’90 Memorial Service Award. Classmates,
family and friends are all invited.
J. Brady Loudis ’59, Tom King ’59, John Picotte ’59, Brother Tom Casey,
Colleen Ward, Bill Clarke ’59, Joe Cotrofeld ’59, John Vroman ’59,
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 |
Dick Lavigne ’59, Bob Jordan ’59, Phil Donnelly ’59, Dave Yezzi ’59
is not shown as he is taking the photo. CBA Homecoming Weekend
Homecoming weekend will begin at the varsity football game against
Colonie High School at 7 p.m. During halftime, we will acknowledge
our Athletic Hall of Fame members and the 2019 Athletic Hall of Fame
THE CLASS OF 1959 AT BRONATIONDAY inductees as we invite them onto the field. After the game, catch up with
The Class of 1959 was invited to have their bi-monthly lunch classmates at our Third Annual Alumni After Party in the cafeteria.
at school on #BronationDay so they would be present for On Saturday, the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held
the Picotte’s surprise ceremony. at the Century House. The 2019 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees include:
Herb Moreland ’69, Mark Fagan ’79, Sean Murphy ’86, T.J. Dwyer ’91, Joe
Bova ’05. The Bill Mehleisen Distinguished Service Award recipients are
Don Gallagher and Robert Forster ’47.
CLASS REUNIONS:
CLASS OF ’54 CLASS OF ’84
Celebrates its 65th Reunion Celebrates its 35th Reunion
CLASS OF ’59 CLASS OF ’89
Celebrates its 60th Reunion Celebrates its 30th Reunion
CLASS OF ’64 CLASS OF ’94
Celebrates its 55th Reunion Celebrates its 25th Reunion
CLASS OF ’69 CLASS OF ’99
Celebrates its 50th Reunion Celebrates its 20th Reunion
CLASS OF ’74 CLASS OF ’04
Brian Devane, Bill Carswell, Bob Nolan, Kevin Carey, Matt Hulbert, Celebrates its 45th Reunion Celebrates its 15th Reunion
Joe Viglucci, Larry Knapek, John Signor, Chris Burns. Not pictured:
CLASS OF ’79 CLASS OF ’09
Joe O’Hagan, Tom Egan, Ron James
Celebrates its 40th Reunion Celebrates its 10th Reunion
In addition to celebrating class reunions at the Alumni After Party, some classes
are planning reunions throughout the summer and fall. If you would like more
CLASS OF 1982 AT THE information on your class or would like to be involved in planning a reunion,
ALBANY EMPIRE GAME contact Matt Agan ’05 at 518-452-9809 ext. 165 or agan@cbaalbany.org
Members of the Class of 1982 gathered on Saturday, June 22 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 |
to support their classmate Ron James ’82. Ron is head coach Golden Plus Luncheon
of the arena football team, The Atlantic City Blackjacks.
Members of the class gathered to cheer on Ron and The CBA Golden Plus Luncheon will be held at the Century House to
celebrate CBA alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. This year,
celebrate his return to town.
we are adding the Class of 1969 to our mailing list. Invitations will be
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mailed in August. We hope to see you there!ALUMNI
PLANNED REUNIONS
CLASS OF 1959 CELEBRATING
NOTES
THEIR 60TH REUNION
The class of ’59 will hold their reunion on September
27 and 28. On September 27, there will be a casual get
together at Martel’s, and on September 28 there will
be a Mass at the VI Grotto, followed by a cocktail hour
and dinner at Wolferts Roost. Contact Dave Yezzi ’59 at
’40s ’50s
cdyezzi@aol.com for more information.
CLASS OF 1969 CELEBRATING
THEIR 50TH REUNION Chuck Mull ’45 and his Br. Bernard Hanson FSC ’52
The class of ’69 will hold their reunion September 20-22. wife Sally celebrated their retired to CBA at the beginning
67th anniversary in July. of the year. He welcomes his
On September 20, there will be a casual get together at They are most grateful for classmates and former students
a location to be determined, followed by a golf outing having six grandchildren and to stop by and say hello.
and dinner at the Albany Marriott on September 21. On eight great grandchildren.
Sunday, September 22 there will be a breakfast at the The youngest grandson Richard Milos ’57 is living in
and granddaughter both Austin, Texas. In December, he
CBA campus followed by a tour and prayer service for
graduated from the switched Knights of Columbus
classmates who have passed. For more information, University of Southern Councils to #5967 (St. Louis of
contact Glenn Smith ’69 at snakie@nycap.rr.com Maine this past May and France) parish after 16 years.
each captained their varsity Richard has one child in the
soccer teams. Chuck would Albany area and one in San
appreciate contact with any Antonio, Texas. Richard would
members of the class of 1945. like his fellow classmates
PLANNED LEGACY GIVING
to send their current
email addresses to him at
- UNLOCK YOUR IRA richardmilos@gmail.com.
While there have been many changes to the tax law this past
year, the Charitable IRA Rollover provision has remained Bill Glavin ’49 is the vice
permanent law. Donors continue to be able to take advantage chair of the Gifford Youth
of the opportunity to support their favorite charities; have Achievement Center
the gift count against their required minimum distribution; (GYAC) Foundation Board Eugene Zielinski ’58 and
of Trustees in Vero Beach, his wife Lynn play bocce for
and not have the amount included in their income. This is Florida. On May 15, a Hideaway Beach in Marco
especially valuable for donors who do not itemize their tax dedication and ribbon- Island. They had a successful
deductions, as well as for high-net-worth individuals who lose cutting ceremony were three session–two second
the full value of their itemized deductions. held at the GYAC to unveil places, and one first-place
the new Cis and Bill Glavin win. More than 30 teams
Educational Center. The play in each.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: $7.4 million, 14,000-square-
1. You must be age 70 ½ or older on the day of the gift(s). foot center will alleviate Charlie Boutin ’59 retired as
the student wait list for an administrative law judge
2. The funds must be transferred directly from your more than 60 students each in Maryland a few years ago.
semester, adding seven His wife Cindy is working
IRA to the qualified charity.
classrooms and a state- as an RN for the Baltimore
of-the-art computer lab. County School System. When
3. The gift must be an outright gift and can be used to
“Education is the main focus, she retires, they plan to move
satisfy an existing pledge or be a new gift. but the things students learn to Chapel Hill, NC where
here about life are how to their son Matt lives with his
4. You can make multiple gifts to charities as long as grow and become important family. Matt and his wife are
the total amount of gifts does not exceed $100,000. people in the community,” expecting in February. Charlie
Spouses with their own IRA can give up to $100,000. Mr. Glavin said. “That really works for Cecil County Board
is very much a part of what
For more information on how you can make your gift using happens here every day.”
your IRA and help continue the CBA legacy, contact Colleen
Ward at2(518)
0 | 452-9809
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of Education as a substitute
teacher. They spend summers
sailing their 37.5 Hunter
his wife, Theresa for 44 years.
They have four children:
Peter ’95, Christopher ’00,
’70s Officials. It is awarded to
an official for outstanding
service to IAABO Board 36
sailboat out of Haven Harbor Matthew ’05 and Caitlin, in memory of Jack Cahill, a
Marina in Rock Hall, MD. Holy Names ’08. Peter long-time assignor, secretary
is involved with the Boy and treasurer of the board.
Scouts of America, receiving
the Silver Beaver award
for service. He is an active
Rotarian, involved in his
parish of St. Pius X and the
St. Vincent dePaul Society
and the Ancient Order
John D. Picotte, BFSC ’59 of Hibernians. He enjoys
was named a benefactor spending time at his home in Dr. Dennis McKenna ’84,
of the Christian Brothers Florida whenever possible. the current executive vice
in appreciation of the care Steve Basile ’76 is the co- president, president of the
and devotion he has shown David Fenimore ’65 retired owner and managing partner faculty practice, and senior
toward the Lasallian mission after 20 years as a US Army of B.D. Riley’s Irish Pubs. associate dean for clinical
and CBA Albany. On May 15, officer, followed by 30 years With two pubs in Austin, affairs at Albany Medical
John’s family came to CBA as a securities lawyer. David Texas, Steve and his business Center, has been named CEO
for his surprise ceremony. and his wife, Michele, are partners celebrated selection to succeed James Barba when
busy raising their daughter for Tom Horan’s 2019 “Top Barba retires in March 2020.
’60s
(13) and son (19). 10 Pubs In America” list for
the 13th time, being chosen
as the best Irish Pub in the
state of Texas by IrishCentral.
Bob Cronin ’60 meets every
com. They were also selected
Wednesday morning on the
for the Best Irish Pubs in
links at Colonie Town Golf
America by national food and
Course with Jeff Platt ’60,
beverage site The Daily Meal.
Kevin Kissane ’60 and Joe
William N. Young Jr., ’64 and B.D. Riley’s Irish Pubs, Austin’s
Paulsen ’60. They play a
his wife, Joan, AHN Class of oldest Irish pubs, remain
grueling nine holes followed
1965, celebrated their 50th locally owned and operated,
by lunch. Ed DeCosmo was
wedding anniversary on June employing 40 people. They Matthew Rush Sullivan ’87
also a key part of the group
28, 2019. Congratulations! served 50,000 Perfect Pints will be the executive music
until he needed to be moved
of Guinness last year alone. producer for West Side Story,
to the sub list. The Class
of 1960 meets for lunch on Colonel (Ret) Bob Conway directed by Steven Spielberg.
the second Tuesday of each ’69 has been selected for Donny Morin ’78 says hello Matt’s work as a music
month and will be celebrating induction into the CBA to his fellow Brothers from producer includes Beauty
their 60th reunion in 2020. JROTC Hall of Fame. the class of ‘78. Don is and the Beast and Aladdin.
Details to follow. currently living in colonie
Colonel (Ret) Martin and doing well.
Eugene E. Napierski Esq. ’61 Moakler ’69 retired from the
recently completed the
epitome of a trial lawyer’s
career when he had the
Defense Advanced Research
Projects Agency (DARPA)
in Washington, DC and
’80s
honor of appearing before returned to the Albany area.
the United States Supreme Marty’s spouse, Kathleen
Court, in Washington, D.C. Moakler, also has retired On April 13 Jamey Barcomb
He was there along with his after 20 years as an advocate ’88 was promoted to colonel
law partners Tom O’Connor and Washington lobbyist for in the New York Army
Esq. and daughter Christine military families’ national National Guard. Jamey
M Napierski Esq, as well as his organizations. attended Niagara University
son Eugene D Napierski, Esq. on an ROTC scholarship
Herb Moreland ’69 has been Congratulations to Packy and graduated as cadet
selected for induction into McGraw ’81, who was commander. For five years,
Peter Mason ’64 retired
the CBA Athletic Hall of Fame. presented the Jack Cahill he served full time in the
in 2015 from Nationwide
Award by Board 36 of the military, which included a
Insurance after working as
International Association tour in Iraq. He resigned
a sales agent for nearly 44
of Approved Basketball at the rank of major, joined
years. He has been married to
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the U.S. Army Reserves, and John Adair ’93 is a and Marty McGraw ’77 when
later transferred to the New professional musician in he visited CBA to present
York Army National Guard. Southern California. His Drew Douglass ’19 with a
He currently resides in band (The Popravinas) played Naval ROTC scholarship.
Buffalo, NY with his wife and in Albany on March 15, 2019.
’00s
three children. He works for
Homeland Security.
Tom Marcucci ’89 says
to the Class of 1989, “Here
marks our 30th Anniversary Gregory Rogowski ’05
since we walked the halls works at ESS Group, an
of the Old School.” Tom environmental engineering
appreciates CBA and what it (left to right): Bill Conboy, ’94; firm located in Waltham,
stands for now, more than Pat Lawlor ’93; Denis Hickey MA, as a project engineer
ever. Tom’s son, Nicolo, ’93; Jon Duda, ’93; John Adair specializing in stormwater,
graduated from CBA this ’93; Russ Weinlein ’93; Doug grading and site design
Matt Agan ’05 attended
year and will be attending Lechleiter, ’69; Pat O’Grady ’93; work in Rhode Island
The Buttimer Institute
The Citadel in the fall. John Richard Adair ’63 (sitting); and Massachusetts. Last
of Lasallian Studies, an
Lou Aiossa ’93; Greg summer, he competed
intensive Lasallian education
’90s
Raczkowski ’93; Mark Reuss, ’72; in and won the national
and formation program
and James Sura ’99. championship of the
that studies the life, work
Interstate Box Lacrosse
and spirituality of Saint
Association as a member of
John Baptist de La Salle and
the Cambridge Nor’Easters.
the origins of the Lasallian
Greg also stays busy playing
educational mission,
in the Boston Box Lacrosse
Lasallian heritage and its
League and coaching NCAA
influence on contemporary
Division III lacrosse at Regis
education and spirituality.
College in Weston, MA and
Lasallian educators and
HGR Lacrosse in North
Michael J. Van De Loo, CPA administrators from all over
Andover, MA.
’90 attended the St. Pius X the world participate in
School graduation to present this program for two weeks
during the summer over John Washburn ’05 and his
Jack Joyce with the Ciara
the course of three years at wife, Jordan moved to Tulsa,
Rose Van De Loo Scholarship.
Manhattan College. OK for a job promotion in
Jack will attend CBA as a
Dr. Jason Keleher ’94 and 2018. They also bought their
freshman in the fall. This
his team at Lewis University first house in the process. In
scholarship was established
have been developing new May of 2019, their first child,
in memory of Ciara Rose,
liquid crystal technology that Liam was born.
beloved daughter of Mike and
Kate Van De Loo, to benefit could keep laser beams from
a deserving graduate of St. temporarily blinding pilots. Marc Meybaum ’08 is
Pius X School attending Their work was presented married to Meghann. He
CBA who proves to be active at the American Chemical is currently a company
and involved in their school, Society Spring 2019 National Stephen Astemborski ’05 commander with the 3rd
hard-working no matter what Meeting and Exposition. married Caroline Stoddard Brigade Combat Team, 1st
the circumstances, as well in Greenville, SC. Philip Cavalry Division, Fort Hood
as devoted to family, friends, Monthie ’06 and Darshan Texas. Marc was deployed in
community and religion. Subramanian ’05 were two June of 2019 to South Korea.
of his groomsmen. The
Jeff Bracco ’92 was couple will continue to live
promoted to colonel in in Greenville, where Stephen
the U.S. Army in February works for General Electric
and graduated from the and Caroline is an emergency
U.S. Army War College in medicine resident at Prisma
Carlisle, PA in June. His next Health-Upstate.
assignment will be special Lt. Kevin Northrup ’97 had
operations advisor/planner the opportunity to catch Daniel Wiegand ’08
at 18th Airborne Corps in up with former wrestling graduated in 2013
Fort Bragg, NC. teammate Tom DePalma ’01, from Northeastern
as well as Dave Doemel ’71 University with a major in
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