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W I N T E R 2 0 19/2 0 2 0 CHRONICLES TH E C BA M AG A Z I N E FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY HOMECOMING WEEKEND HONOR ROLL AND RECOGNITIONS
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MESSAGE FROM THE
ADMINISTRATION
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dr. James Schlegel Meet Our Cadet Colonel 4
HEAD OF SCHOOL
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Charles Abba
Disney Trip 7
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL Honor Roll and Recognitions 8
Brother James Dries
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR CBA Athletics 10
Dear CBA Family, Blaine Drescher ’04
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Flag-Raising Ceremony 12
As we welcome the New Year, I am very pleased to report on the status of Christian Brothers Academy. FOR STUDENTS
In September, our school year opened with tremendous excitement, both at CBA and throughout
Robert Groelz ’94 Freshman Review 14
the Lasallian world. This year commemorates both the 300th anniversary of De La Salle’s passing MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Roger Powers Homecoming Weekend 16
into eternal life and the 10th anniversary of our district, the District of Eastern North America. As
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
a Catholic school in the Lasallian Tradition, CBA is deeply involved with the worldwide network of Brian O’Connell
CBA Lecture Hall Project 18
MEET BROTHER JAMES DRIES
Christian Brothers and Lasallians to ensure the mission of De La Salle lives today.
DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY Alumni Events and Notes 20
Owen O’Leary
While all religious orders are experiencing a decline in numbers, I am proud to report that in the
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT GUIDANCE In Memoriam 24
past two years, three new Brothers have come to work at CBA. Brother James Dries serves as an David Doemel ’71 If you have seen Brother James Dries on campus, he was probably
assistant principal and teaches chemistry, while Brothers Richard Lalime and Timothy Jones teach
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER making someone laugh, mentoring a student or listening to some Saint LaSalle Society News 27
theology. In addition, we have five retired Christian Brothers living in our on-campus community: Vicki Roberts of his favorites - the Beatles or Kenny Chesney. Brother James was
Brothers Joseph Schafer, Mark DePietro, John Farrell, John Gavin, and Bernard Hanson. Also, we DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL born and raised in Woodside, Queens. He was the oldest of four with
welcomed our first Lasallian Volunteer to CBA, AnnaMarie Carmazzi, who is working ADVANCEMENT
with our students as an academic counselor. The Lasallian spirit and commitment to Colleen Ward two brothers and one sister. Brother James attended Mater Christi
the Lasallian Mission are strong at Christian Brothers Academy. Diocesan High School where he was taught by De La Salle Christian
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Brothers and lay teachers. He went on to St. John’s University to study
Last May, on Bronation Day, the CBA community rallied in support of a special project for Christopher Scaringe, Esq., CPA ’82, Environmental Science. As a freshman, he chose to become a Christian
the students. Thanks to the support of 702 donors, we raised over $100,000 to renovate Chairman
our lecture hall. The redesign, upgrades, and improvements give us a modern learning
Brother. In high school, Brother James recalls Brothers being impressive
Dr. James Schlegel,
classroom with a capacity for an entire grade of students. Our first event was a presentation Head of School men with a sense of humor who were present in the community and
to our seniors featuring Bill Burns ’06, an award-winning preservation carpenter who Todd Mesick ’85, great teachers. This was the way he wanted to live. Brother James
Vice Chairman
works to inspire the next generation of master craftsmen and artisans. Thanks to your help, believed in living by John F. Kennedy’s famous words, “Ask not what
our lecture hall is the learning space our students deserve. This May, our Bronation Day will J. Timothy O’Hearn ’58,
Past Chairman your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”.
feature a new project for our students that will add to the CBA experience.
William Anthony ’81
Brother James has taught at 12
Although the school year is young, there is much to celebrate at CBA. During Homecoming, we Carm Basile
inducted five athletes and two coaches into the CBA Athletic Hall of Fame. As we recognized historical Britt Carmer
different Catholic schools across
achievements, our current students continue to excel. At the end of the fall athletic season, every varsity Thomas J. DiNovo, Esq. the world in areas ranging from
team was recognized as a Scholar-Athlete Team by the New York State Public High School Athletic Brother Thomas Gerrow, FSC Jamaica, the West Indies, East
Association. Over Thanksgiving, our Marching Band and Drill Team performed in a parade at Walt Disney Sheila Greco Africa, Rome, and more recently, at
World and on Veterans Day, our full brigade honored our troops and veterans in the Albany parade. Calvert Hall in Baltimore, Maryland.
Mark Hulbert, CFC ’83
As you read through this issue of The Chronicles, I hope you see that today’s students are having Robert Jones ’83 His message is simple, “Work hard,
a great high school experience and their achievements make our alumni proud. All of the great Robert Marini, Jr. ’84 play hard. Don’t work hard, don’t
things at CBA can only happen with the support of this strong, vibrant, and dedicated community. Eugene Napierski, Esq., ’61 play.” Brother James emphasizes
Please continue to stay involved, stay connected and informed through social media, and please Maureen O’Brien to his teachers that consistency is
visit CBA. Thank you for your continued support of Christian Brothers Academy. James O’Toole
Joseph A. Reilly ’56
key - the way you handle a situation CBA LECTURE HALL
St. John Baptist de La Salle, pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts, forever!
Brother Joseph Schafer, FSC
on Monday should be the same
way you handle the situation on
RENOVATION
Sincerely, James Spillman
Friday at 1pm. Students need and thrive with rules and regulations. As PROJECT COMPLETE
Christopher Themistos
a Christian Brother, Brother James’ mission is to teach our students a
Lynn Zielinski From start to finish we couldn’t do it
code of conduct, responsibility, and strength so they have the ability to
Brother William Martin, FSC ’55, without you. Turn to page 18 to see
Emeritus make good decisions. CBA is fortunate to have Brother James teaching
Dr. James Schlegel more photos and details from the
three Chemistry sections and as an Associate Principal.
Head of School exciting project!
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John Cox with his sons, Tyler Cox ’21, Jackson Cox ’26
Donald Jones ’24, James Dixon ’24, and George Iacobaccio ’24
FATHER-SON DINNER
On October 20, the annual
FLOATING CLASSROOM Father-Son Dinner was held at
On September 30, 8th-grade biology students traveled the Albany Capital Center. This
to Lake George for a hands-on adventure on the Floating tradition has been a great way
for our young men to thank
to
Classroom. Students studied water quality while traveling
the lake and then walked along streams at the Recreation and celebrate the amazing
Center to study how various aspects of the land can affect dads, uncles, grandfathers,
water quality. godfathers, and other special
people in their lives.
TEACH
Special thanks to the Parents
Association for their hard Christopher McLaughlin ’26 and
work in planning this his father, Scott McLaughlin
memorable event.
Fred Smith ’20, Tyler Richter ’20, Brother Timothy, Brother
Robert, Michael Tan ’25, Dr. Schlegel, Dominic Sementilli ’24,
Daniel Kelly ’20,Blake Mahieu ’24, Dominick Jones ’20,
Christian Lewis ’24, Alexander Nguyen ’26, Alejandro Torres ’20,
MEET OUR CADET COLONEL - ISAIAH SCARLETT ’20 Brother Richard
In 2014, Isaiah Scarlett entered 7th grade at CBA. He recalls When asked what he is most thankful for, Isaiah responded,
his first day like it was yesterday: He showed up for school “I am most thankful for my mother because through her SUPERIOR GENERAL BROTHER ROBERT
intimidated and uncertain. As he adjusted to his new guidance and high expectations she instilled in me the SCHIELER, FSC, VISITS CBA
school and met new friends, Isaiah realized he possessed a confidence to work hard to reach my goals. I am also thankful CBA had a few special visitors on campus - Brother Robert BARD COLLEGE MATH COMPETITION
leadership quality amongst his peers. The idea of becoming for the teachers at CBA who have left a positive impact on me, Schieler, FSC, Superior General of the Brothers of the On Tuesday, November 12, six of our 8th graders traveled to
the Cadet Colonel appealed to him, and he worked hard to and also my friends who are always by my side.” Isaiah loves Christian Schools, Br. Richard Galvin, FSC, Auxiliary Visitor Bard College for the AMC 8 math competition. The AMC 8 is
attain this position of honor. to work out, listen to music, and learn from Real Estate Agent, for the District of Eastern North America, and Brother a challenging problem-solving exam for 8th graders held by
Investor, and YouTuber, Graham Stephan. His favorite show is Timothy Coldwell, FSC, General Councilor for the Lasallian
In May 2019, at JROTC Officers’ Commissioning, Isaiah was the American Math Competition. Bard College also hosted
The Mandalorian on Disney+. Region of North America. Br. Robert, Br. Richard, and Br.
named Cadet Colonel of the Class of 2020. Isaiah said that our young men for dinner and an interesting math talk
Timothy were given a tour of campus by our middle school about the Fibonacci Sequence and Binet’s Theorem by one
the role of Cadet Colonel helped him mature as an individual Next year, Isaiah will attend the University of Notre Dame to
and high school students and joined them for lunch. Thank of their professors. CBA attendees included: Hubert Huho,
and to learn more about relating to his peers. This past fall, study Business Management. Isaiah wants all underclassmen
you to Br. Robert, Br. Richard, and Br. Timothy for visiting us Kagame Rama, Justin Trey, Dominic Sementilli, Asif Alam,
he played a key role on the varsity football team. He was a at CBA to enjoy their time here because it truly flies by. “Keep
for the day. and Nathan West.
Section II Second Team Selection and was awarded the Tom living in the moment and having fun with your boys because
Vielkind Courage Award. His favorite memory at CBA was on these are the days you will be talking about for the rest of
the football field when they beat Troy High School on their your life.”
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Team Bro-Bots: Robert Strubel ’24, Kagame Rama-Munroe ’24,
Giovanni Clary ’24, Tyler Campbell ’25. Front row:
FIFTH GRADE EXPERIENCES THE NINJA LAB 5TH GRADE D.A.R.E GRADUATION
Jaden Calderon ’24, Aidan Febus ’24, Isaiah Thomas ’25 The fifth grade went to the Ninja Lab in Albany. The boys The 5th-grade class celebrated their graduation from Drug
tested themselves on the Ninja Lab obstacle course and many Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) with Officer Carey and
other acrobatic and strength challenges. If you’ve seen the TV
LEGO ROBOTICS show American Ninja Warrior, you will have an idea of the kinds
a Canine Unit demonstration from Albany Police Officer Dyer,
a 1990 CBA alum, and Colonie Police Officer Clough.
In December, the CBA Robotics team won the first round of challenges the boys had to face. Aside from having fun and
of First Lego League Robotics (FLL) Tournament. The getting a great workout, the Ninja Lab program is designed
tournament was held at Ballston Spa Middle School. This is to help our newest and youngest CBA students support each
the third year the team has competed in the tournament, other and work as a team. The students had a blast!
and it is the first time they came away as the overall winner.
Seven CBA middle school students, otherwise known as
Team Bro-Bot, are eligible to advance to the next round
of competition this February. This year’s FLL theme, City
Shapers, required participants to identify and examine an
issue concerning a local urban problem, develop an innovative
solution, and present their innovation to a panel of experts.
Preparation also included the design and programming of a
Collin Mesick ’20, Michael Cochran ’20,
Lego robot to compete in the FLL Robot Games challenges. Athletic Trainer Jackie Coyne, and Andrew Decker ’21
The CBA Robotics program expanded this year to feature
two competitive teams and one non-competitive group of
fifth- and sixth-grade students interested in learning about LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SPORTS
robotics. Mrs. Calderon, Dr. Andrade, and Ms. Labatt-Simon Chris Ermides, Mr. Dave Doemel ’71, MEDICINE CENTER
Dr. James Schlegel, and Bill Burns ’06
spearhead the program, and they are looking forward to CBA is fortunate to have one of the most comprehensive,
preparing for the next round of competition. highest-quality sports medicine centers in the area. The
Sports Medicine Center is equipped for the full spectrum of
SENIORS BEGIN FUTURE PLANNING your son’s neuromusculoskeletal injuries, from prevention of
STUDENT COUNCIL’S FALL EVENTS Bill Burns ’06 and Chris Ermides from the TV show and injuries to acute care and evaluation of an injury, and offer
CBA Student Council celebrated magazine “This Old House” joined us on campus to talk to our aid with general questions about sports medicine, injury
Harvest Day. Teachers carved seniors about job opportunities in the trades through college. prevention, health, and fitness.
pumpkins and displayed them This presentation gave our seniors more information about
for the middle school students different types of jobs and how different college degrees can CBA’s Sports Medicine Center offers various modalities
to vote on. Most Creative was lead to diverse opportunities. Our seniors spent two hours that are readily available to expedite your son’s return to
Ms. Hewitt’s silly face pumpkin, with Chris and Bill in our newly renovated Lecture Hall. Chris the sport or activity they love. What sets CBA apart is the
Most Challenging was Mr. and Bill shared their personal stories and what they were electrical stimulation, Game Ready machine, and Cold Laser
Smith’s (math) St. John Baptist currently working on and demonstrated to students how their Therapy. These modalities can be used for a wide variety of
de La Salle portrait, and overall injuries such as sprains, strains, and even fractures. Electrical
DISNEY
college degrees helped open opportunities in unexpected
winner was Mr. Smith’s (bio) areas. Our students walked away with more information stimulation uses electrical currents to elicit a reaction from
scary face pumpkin. about different types of jobs in a vital field and how college a muscle or nerve. Game Ready is a cryotherapy device
can help open up opportunities in many different professions. developed to deliver circumferential, intermittent cold On November 25 at 6:30 PM, 54 members of our Marching
The day ended with the 1st Annual Mac-N-Cheese Cook-Off. Thank you to Mr. Matt Agan for organizing this presentation. compression. Cold Laser Therapy uses different wavelengths Band and Drill Team performed under the Christmas lights
Third place went to Mrs. Coyne’s Buffalo Chicken, 2nd Place and low-level light to target areas which then absorb the light of Main Street, USA at Walt Disney World. More than 150
went to Mrs. O’Brien’s Goat Cheese and Bacon, and the Overall and heal at the cellular level. These modalities have been family members, friends, faculty and students traveled to
Winner was Mr. Stanton’s Jalapeno popper and bacon. crucial in the treatment of student-athletes. Orlando, Florida to show their support during the parade.
On Thanksgiving, Ms. Waite coordinated a catered dinner
for over 90 people. They had a great time!
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HONORS NIGHT
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On October 2, CBA recognized students’ academic
FIRST HONORS RECOGNITION
AWARDS
A semester average of 90 in their full Carnegie
achievements for the second semester of the 2018-19 school
unit courses with no semester grade under 85.
year. At our Honors Night Ceremony, students received
academic awards for cumulative marks in all courses, as well
as recognition awards for academic achievements in individual
CLASS OF 2020 CLASS OF 2023
subjects, community service, and musical performance. Matthew Burns Dillon Goodwill NATIONAL MERIT AP SCHOLAR
Andrew Mabeus Matthew Gregory SCHOLARSHIP LETTER Ryan Basile ’20
Jonathan Picchione Jake Hammond OF COMMENDATION Jordan Proulx ’21
THE BROTHERS LIST Gavin Piskutz
Zander Poole
Willem Mizenko
Christopher Murphy
Presented to Ajit Saran ’20
A semester average of 95 in their full Carnegie unit Jacob Kennedy ’20 Nathaniel Sullivan ’20 Eugene Zielinski ’58, Mrs. Melanie Carroll with daughter,
Trevor Skumin Samuel Smith
courses with no semester grade under 90. Emerson, and husband, Mike, and Lynn Zielinski.
Nicholas Souvorinov Carter Tripp JOSEPH J. ROMANO ’65 AP SCHOLAR
Nathaniel Sullivan Evan Turcotte MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WITH HONOR
Alejandro Torres Presented to Dominick Jones ’20 MRS. CARROLL RECEIVES ZIELINSKI
CLASS OF 2024
CLASS OF 2020 Andrew Bulalo Michael West Chris Bulalo Frederick Smith ’20 Jacob Kennedy ’20 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Jameson Howley David Clement Jacob Woodruff Matthew Campbell Jakob Weidman ’20
JUNIOR ATHLETIC AWARD Mrs. Melanie Carroll was presented the Lynn F. & Eugene
Joshua Huckans Jarvin De Jesus CLASS OF 2021 Giovanni Clary
Gavin Jeffers Peter Murray Ryan Abatto Matthew Cuthbert Donated by the family of Edward GENERAL EXCELLENCE J. Zielinski ’58 Distinguished Teaching Award. This award
Daniel Kelly IV Jack Paradis Zain Aziz Jake Darwak T. Romanzo in his memory AWARD, FRESHMAN YEAR was established by the Zielinski family in recognition of
Nicholas Mandato Noah Ryan Gregory Beaulieu Aidan Febus Presented to One hundred dollar award great work being done at CBA. This award celebrates CBA
Tyler Richter Jaideep Saran Reagan Buhrmaster Adam Gonzalez Nicholas Mattice ’20 donated by the Christian
faculty members for their accomplishments and outstanding
Colin Roche Noah Smith Carson Curran Kaelan Leak Brothers Academy Board of
Ajit Saran Michael Vogel EDWARD J. BARRY ’34 Trustees and the family of Nora teaching performance.
Andrew Decker Victor Pascucci
Isaiah Scarlett TOP HISTORY STUDENT A. Smith, BFSC in her memory.
CLASS OF 2024 Sean Hendricks CLASS OF 2025
Frederick Smith Jacob LaPlante
AWARD, JUNIOR YEAR Awarded to Mrs. Carroll is the Lasallian Animator and Spanish Department
Asif Alam Joshua Albritton
Jakob Weidman Ian Lashway Donated by the family of Edward Cullen Sausville ’22 Chair. She works within the Campus Ministry Department,
Christian Anderson Michael Calagna
Michael Losavio Barry ’34 in his memory focusing on Mission and Service with our students. Mrs.
CLASS OF 2021 Ulderic Boisvert IV Jack Lyman
Thomas McAvoy Presented to GENERAL
Ethan Connolly Daniel Hannoush Joshua McSwieney Carroll developed and teaches the University in High School
Hubert Huho Thomas Nattrass Ajit Saran ’20 EXCELLENCE AWARD,
Dominic Cornelius IV Daniel O’Keeffe Spanish classes through SUNY Albany. Mrs. Carroll also directs
Christian Lewis Joshua Pesnel SOPHOMORE YEAR
Tyler Cox Ethan Pellerin RENSSELAER
Luke Pezzano One hundred dollar award our spring musical each year, a department she revived at the
Jonah Dohr Thaddeus Mangione Jack Prestigiacomo
George Reynolds-Cotzas POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE donated by the Christian Brothers request of Jack Rento ’17 five years ago.
Kyle Ellenbogen Austin McCabe Salvatore Raso
Connor Rogler MATH & SCIENCE AWARD Academy Board of Trustees and
Ryan Hotaling Finnegan McFarland Aidan Ryan
Jack Ryan Presented to the Parents Association.
Colin Lansing Colin McMahon Isaiah Thomas
Mason Tocci Ajit Saran ’20 Awarded to
Ben Paquin Joseph Perry
Conlon Van Epps CLASS OF 2026 Ben Paquin ’21
Jordan Proulx Kagame Rama-Munroe
Matthew Ucci Francesco Raso Anthony Zaccaria Brayden Hart ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY COMPUTING
William Vivian Matthew Ryan CLASS OF 2022
Gabriel Losavio GENERAL PROGRAM (CEP) RAFFLE WINNERS
Kellen Lue MEDAL AWARD EXCELLENCE AWARD,
Dominic Sementilli Akm Alam
CLASS OF 2022 Ryan Nusbaum Presented to JUNIOR YEAR $5000 Prize $1000 Prize
Matthew Sgambati Ahmad Amir
Noah Anderson Keegan Tan Nathaniel Sullivan ’20 One hundred dollar award Karen Fontana, The Pacifico Family,
Robert Strubel William Bashford IV
Marc Anson
Justin Trey
Cameron Vining
donated by the Christian sold by Nick Fontana ’20 sold by Ian Pacifico ’21
Christian Blood Ryan Bilka LEMOYNE COLLEGE
Nathan West Antonio Calderon, Jr. Brothers Academy Board of
Ezekiel Caldon HEIGHTS AWARD $3000 Prize $1000 Prize
Noah Caney Trustees and the Honorable
Michael Ding CLASS OF 2025 Presented to Vincent Durante, Jim Colton,
Brady Dubay Harold E. Koreman ’33 in
Gabriel Donovan Tyler Campbell Daniel Kelly IV ’20 sold by Vinnie Durante ’23 sold by Noah Smith ’23
Brandon Gallagher Luka Di Fabio Hayden Engert memory of Arthur S. Koreman
Robert Hicks Jackson Mackenzie Evan Gregorius CLARKSON UNIVERSITY ’40, who was killed in Iwo Jima.
Jack Gregory Awarded to $2000 Prize $1000 Prize
Ivan Huang Ethan Raucci LEADERSHIP AWARD
Elias Hannoush Jacob Kennedy ’20 John Michoian, The Van Epps Family,
Benjamin Huckans Andrew Sommo Presented to
Connor Hart sold by Joey Shanahan ’24 sold by Conlon Van Epps ’21
Jack Mangione Michael Tan Jacob Kennedy ’20
John O’Keeffe Karu Mbugua
CLASS OF 2026 John O’Connor BOYS STATE ATTENDEES $1000 Prize $1000 Prize
Joshua Richardson
Timothy Barcomb Michael O’Shaughnessy Patty Pinho, Steve Gray,
Cullen Sausville Jacob Kennedy ’20
Brandt Cadet Thomas Scholz sold by Drayden Dunn ’26 sold by Tyler Fort ’20
Joshua Patterson ’20
CLASS OF 2023 Carter Epting Anthony Sementilli Jonathan Picchione ’20
Nicholas Abatto Parker Lachanski Joseph Toomey Congratulations to our winners, and thank you for
Edgar Monroy Alexander Nguyen ’26, Ajit Saran ’20
Phillip Bianco Michael Zeoli II participating in the CEP Raffle.
Alexander Nguyen Cameron Vining ’26, Jack Lyman ’25 Joseph Thayer ’20
Dixon Boggs
Jakob Weidman ’20
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FOOTBALL
90.25
ATHLETICS
ACADEMIC
TEAM
AVERAGE
SOCCER SUBURBAN LEADERSHIP
Coach Drescher ’04, Coach O’Connor, and seven student-
athletes represented CBA at the Suburban Scholastic Council
GOLF
93.71
ACADEMIC
TEAM
AVERAGE
AT H L E T I C S
93.04
Leadership Conference at the Union College Conference
ACADEMIC Center. The conference gives students from all member
The varsity golf team had
another solid year, as six
This season the CBA football team made it to the Section TEAM schools the opportunity to communicate with one another
golfers (Jake Kennedy ’20,
2 semi-finals. The Brothers defeated the Guilderland
Dutchmen 21-18 after a go-ahead touchdown with nine
AVERAGE and talk about important topics involved in high-school
Zander Poole ’20, Conlon Van
athletics and the Suburban Council.
seconds remaining. CBA knocking off the future Section Epps ’21, Dixon Boggs ’23,
The CBA Soccer team finished the season with a 14-2-2 Kevin Carey ’23, CJ Strong ’25)
2 finalists earned us a spot in the four-team AA playoff. overall record and ranked 10th in New York State. The 11-1-2
Congratulations to Coach Burke and the football program. qualified for the sectional golf
Suburban Council record crowned the Brothers Suburban tournament. Zander Poole ’20
Council Champions for the second straight season. and Dixon Boggs ’23 advanced
Congratulations to our senior class for being the winningest to the state qualifier. From
class in CBA soccer history! the leadership of our seniors,
both on and off the course,
As a gift to Coach Steve Freeman and Coach Phil Farinacci,
to the development of each
the varsity soccer team made a donation in their honor to
underclassman, and the entire
Charity Ball, a soccer charity that hand delivers new, quality
soccer balls to girls and boys in disadvantaged situations
team representing our school Senior captains
Ryan Bilka ’22, Jack Gregory’22, Peyton Doyle ’21, Elias Hannoush ’22, with class; we are very excited Zander Poole ’20 and
around the world. The donation that the varsity boys gave will
WilliamVivian ’21, Carson Curran ’21, Ben Paquin ’21 about what the future holds. Jacob Kennedy ’20
be used to give 17 new soccer balls to kids in rural Africa.
INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS VOLLEYBALL CROSS COUNTRY
INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS TIMES UNION ALL-STARS: Jack Mendrysa ’20 was named
93.28
to the All State and All Region
SECTION 2 FOOTBALL NYS SPORTSWRITERS 1ST TEAM Team and nominated for Class ACADEMIC
AA FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION - TIMES Wyatt Leto ’20 AA Player of the Year. TEAM
Jack Mendrysa ’20
ALL STAR TEAM: UNION ALL AREA LARGE
SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Dan Kelly ’20 nominated for AVERAGE
2ND TEAM Class AA Goalie of the Year
1st TEAM SELECTION TEAM (AA AND A) The CBA Varsity Cross
Mike Barber ’20 Jordan Proulx ’21 Leto Wyatt ’20 won the
Country team had another
Anthony Carroll ’20 1st TEAM SELECTION Alejandro Torres ’20 Ideal Brother Award
banner year in 2019, led
Nick Guzi ’20 Anthony Carroll ’20 by Suburban Council All
Dylan Jones ’21 Nick Guzi ’20 Star Sean Hendricks ’21.
Dylan Jones ’21 Evan Williams ’22 and Jack
2nd TEAM SELECTION
Mangione ’22. They broke
Dayne DeGregory ’20 2nd TEAM SELECTION
the 17th minute 5K barrier
91.52
Nick Matttice ’20 Mike Barber ’20 at the tough Saratoga
Isaiah Scarlett ’20
Savion Blunt ’21 ACADEMIC Champion Cross Country
Course. Phil Bianco ’23 and
Colby Dodson ’21 TEAM Thaddeus Mangione ’24
Fred Smith ’20 AVERAGE rounded out the top 5 in the
Sectionals for CBA. Zeke
HONORABLE MENTION The Christian Brothers Academy Athletic Department Caldon ’22 was a constant
Andrew Pemrick ’22 welcomed a new program in 2019. CBA started a volleyball team as our 4th or 5th man on
Jacob Angelides ’20 for the first time in school history. The Brothers participated varsity. Varsity placed 3rd
Anthony Clement ’20 in the challenging Suburban Council and held their own place in Class B Sectionals.
Jack Leach ’20 in each match. Aidan Harrison ’22 and Zach Konopka ’20 CBA finished ranked 26th in
Dylan Jones ’21 received honorable mention recognition for their performance the NYS rankings for Class B. Jack Mangione ’22, Evan
throughout the season. We look forward to watching the Williams ’22, Sean Hendricks ’21
volleyball program expand and improve each year.
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to LTC TODD CLARK ’90 MEMORIAL SERVICE AWARD
SERVE
BRIAN BARR, AFSC ’56 Club partners with St. Catherine’s Center for Children, Parsons
Child and Family Center, the La Salle School, St. Anne Institute,
Brian Barr, AFSC ’56 followed his older brothers to CBA by Community Maternity Services
the direction of his father who was a NYS Trooper and a fan of and Equinox to honor a student
Christian Brothers Academy. Through parenting and schooling, from each of the six agencies.
Brian developed a call to service to help his community. Brian worked to have a positive
influence on these kids’ lives
Brian is truly passionate about working with others. His first
to make sure they do not feel
job was with Catholic Charities. Within a few years, Brian
forgotten by the community but
and his wife Barbara moved with their two sons to Boston to
affirmed and appreciated for their
attend Boston College where he received a master’s degree.
hard work and effort to be a good
He then returned to the Albany area and continued his
person and to succeed despite the
career as a social worker.
obstacles they face. He is a selfless
In the early 80s, Brian joined the Rotary Club of Albany where servant who puts the wellbeing of
he founded the Rotary Youth Recognition program. The Rotary others before himself.
CBA OPENS THE YEAR WITH JROTC HALL OF FAME
FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY
ROBERT G. CONWAY, JR. ’69 COL CHRIS BOGIAGES ’52
While at CBA, Bob graduated with the rank of Cadet Colonel, Col Chris Bogiages ’52 was a well-liked student who
On September 6, alumni, family, and friends joined us and during his time at CBA he received the Superior Junior participated in sports and theater at CBA. He was a natural
Cadet Decoration award Medal, Platoon Leader’s Medal, Plebe’s leader and graduated with the rank of LT QM and went on to
for our annual flag-raising ceremony held to signify the
Medal, and was part of the Wansboro Rifle Drill Team. attend Niagara University to study law. Chris then joined the
beginning of the 2019-20 school year and remember those Air Force and, at the age of 34, on March 2, 1969, the plane he
who lost their lives 18 years ago on September 11, 2001. Upon graduation, Bob attended Dartmouth University and went was piloting went down in Laos, Vietnam. According to public
on to Albany Law School and St. Bernard’s School of Theology, information, Colonel Bogiages’s plane was hit by hostile fire
During this ceremony, Col. Robert Conway ’69 and
earning a Bachelor of Arts, Juris Doctor and Master of Divinity. and crashed. Col Bogiages’s remains were never recovered
Col. Christos Bogaiges ’52 were inducted into the JROTC Hall In 1975, Bob became a commissioned officer and served his but after a bone fragment found in Vietnam was linked to him
of Fame for their outstanding contributions to the school, country for 30 years, retiring with the rank of Major in the through DNA, he was laid to rest in 2004 in Arlington National
Marine Corps and Colonel in the NYS Naval Militia. Cemetery. A life was given for the protection of his country.
service, and country and Brian Barr, AFSC ’56 was honored
Thank you Colonel Bogiages.
with the LTC Todd J. Clark ’90 Memorial Service Award. During his time in the Marine Corps, Bob received personal
service medals including the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious
Service Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal, the National
Defense Service Medal, the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon,
the Marine Corps Unit Commendation Ribbon and the Georgia
State Commendation Medal. After retirement from active duty
in the Marine Corps, Bob was appointed as a lieutenant colonel
in the NYS Naval Militia and served as a senior judge advocate,
retiring in 2011.
Bob has been the counsel and director of legal affairs for the
NYS Division of Military and Naval Affairs since 1996. He is
the chair of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Albany’s Diocesan
Pastoral Council, secretary of the Dartmouth Club of Eastern
Robert G. Conway, Jr. ’69 Phil Donnelly ’59 accepting on
NY, and active alumni of Albany Law School, St. Bernard’s behalf of Colonel Bogiages’ family
School of Theology and CBA.
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ANGELMAN SYNDROME FUNDRAISER LASALLIAN YOUTH RECOGNITION DONOVAN WINS YOUTH IN
On September 21, the CBA This summer, William Bashford ’22, Antonio Calderon ’22, Colin PHILANTHROPY AWARD
and AHN Student Councils Campbell ’22, Gabe Donovan ’22, Nolan Field ’21, Rollin Gold ’20, Congratulations to our Youth in
teamed up to support the Owen Naef ’21, Joe Toomey ’22, Tommy Vogel ’22, Mr. Gormley, Philanthropy Award Winner, Gabriel
Foundation for Angelman Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Smith attended the Lasallian Youth Donovan ’22. The Youth in Philanthropy
Syndrome Therapeutics Summer Assembly in Philadelphia. During mass on October 4, recognizes an outstanding youth (or youth
(FAST) at All-For-Fun. we recognized those group), age 18 or younger, demonstrating
Students and families students and teachers the true spirit of philanthropy through
came out for a fun night for their participation time, treasure, and talent.
of mini-golf, go-karts, and presented them
Through the Center for Disability
ice cream, raffles, and an with Lasallian tokens
Services, Gabe met a teen named Lilly
important cause. Together to remind them of their
who needed some support she couldn’t
CBA and AHN raised $1,212 time in Philadelphia and
afford. Gabe decided to create an
for FAST. commitment to
artwork called “Adirondack Lilly” and sell
Lasallian Youth.
it to raise money. He set a goal of $16,000
and far exceeded it by raising more than
$50,000 that will not only help Lilly but
others at St. Margaret’s as well.
The Hotaling Family
MODIFIED SOCCER GOES PINK
In an effort to further support the Real Brothers Wear Pink
campaign, the modified soccer team had a special match on
October 24 to honor those who have battled cancer. Colin Roche ’20, Dominick Jones ’20, William Devane ’20,
Joseph Ringer ’20, Jacob Angelides ’20, Anthony Carroll, Jr. ’20
Players wore their loved ones names on special pink jerseys and
gave BHBL and officials pink bracelets after the game. The team has
raised more than $300 in donations for the Real Brothers Wear Pink
campaign to be donated to the American Cancer Society. THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
FRESHMAN REVIEW
We are happy to announce that with the help of our students,
parents, families, and local businesses, we surpassed our
Thanksgiving Food Drive goals! 175 turkeys, over 8,000 food items,
On September 13, we celebrated our annual Plebe Review REAL BROTHERS WEAR PINK and over $5,000 in cash were
to honor freshman students, referred to as Plebes, on their In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CBA participated donated to St. John’s/St. Ann’s
induction into the JROTC program. In the weeks prior to in the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink Outreach Center and LaSalle
the ceremony, Plebes were instructed and drilled until they campaign. For the second year in a row, Brothers dressed down School, the Children’s Cafe, and
reached the proficiency necessary for induction into the in special “Real Brothers Wear Pink” shirts to raise awareness the Ronald McDonald House.
program. After hours of hard work and practice, they earned for breast cancer. Survivor Maggie Hotaling, mother of Ryan
Special thanks to Mr. Michael
the title of Cadet. With this title comes the responsibilities Hotaling ’21, spoke to the CBA community about her personal
Raucci, New Country Toyota,
of upholding and sharing CBA’s traditions and values battle with breast cancer and the importance of encouraging VETERANS DAY PARADE
and DeCresente Distributing
throughout the community. others to support the fight. On November 11, the full brigade honored Americans and veterans
Company for their generous
Special thanks to Anthony Marino of the American Cancer of the United States Armed Forces by marching in the Veteran’s
Congratulations to the top 10 Cadets: Michael Vogel ’23, donation and delivery of 100 Cameron Morton ’25, Ethan Pellerin ’25,
Society, Camelot Printing, Hannoush Jewelers, and Wicked Day parade in Albany. High-school and middle-school students, Aidan Ryan ’25, Salvatore Raso ’25,
Jack McKenna ’23, Jaideep Saran ’23, Joseph Morbidelli ’23, turkeys and three pallets of
taking up several city blocks, represented CBA proudly. The Ethan Raucci ’25, Andrew Hopper ’25,
Thomas Stallmer ’23, Samuel Smith ’23, Attilio Scaccia ’23, Smart for helping to make this event a success. food items. and Michael Calagna ’25
brigade was led by Cadet Colonel Isaiah Scarlett ’20.
Reis Brammer ’23, Dillon Goodwill ’23, and Austin Dean ’23!
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to
BUILD
COMMUNITY
HOMECOMING WEEKEND
HOMECOMING WEEKEND
On September 13, students, alumni, family, and friends
cheered the Brothers to a 26-8 victory over Colonie High for
the 2019 homecoming game! During halftime, we recognized
our Athletic Hall of Fame members and the 2019 inductees.
After the game, alumni joined us in the cafeteria for the 3rd
Annual Alumni After Party. We had a blast and look forward
to next year!
Thank you to the McCormick Family, Thomas ’07 and Daniel ’12
for sponsoring this event and to our venders 2Shea Catering,
Tracy Kaback Photography, Party With Mia, and musician
Dan Sherwin.
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Liam Hotaling ’21, Cameron LaRosa ’20, Gavin Piskutz ’20,
George Parker ’21, and Aidan Necaise ’21
Don Gallagher, Herb Moreland ’69, Joe Fagan Jr., Joe Fagan,
Joe Bova ’05, Nancy Forster-Holt, TJ Dwyer ’91, and Sean Murphy ’86
ANNUAL THANKATHON
CBA held its annual Thankathon in November to give students
2019 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
the opportunity to call and thank our donors for their generous
On September 14, family members and friends gathered at the
gifts to our school. Our student volunteers had fun and did a
Century House to celebrate the success of seven elite athletes
wonderful job speaking with alumni, family, and friends of CBA.
as they were inducted into the CBA Athletic Hall of Fame.
Congratulations to Herbert J. Moreland ’69, Mark T. Fagan ’79,
GOLDEN PLUS LUNCHEON
Sean B. Murphy ’86, Thomas J. Dwyer ’91, Joseph A. Bova ’05
CBA held its annual Golden
and William Mehleisen Distinguished Service Award recipients
Plus Luncheon at the Century
Robert J. Forster ’47 and Don Gallagher.
House on September 25 to
Accepting on behalf of Mark Fagan ’79 was his father, Joe, and honor alumni from the class
brother, Joe. Accepting on behalf of Robert Forster ’47 was his of ’69 and prior. Students in
daughter, Nancy Forster-Holt. grades 7-12 joined alumni to
share stories about their time
at CBA. Once a Brother,
Always a Brother!
DENA ASSOCIATION CELEBRATION
On November 8, 2019, CBA hosted a professional development
celebration for all faculty and staff to commemorate the 300th
anniversary of the passing of St. John Baptist de La Salle and the
tenth anniversary of DENA
(District of Eastern North
America). We were joined by
Craft Fair Co-Chairs, Pam Smith and Carolyn Kelly faculty and staff from LaSalle
School and LaSalle Institute.
The 300th celebration is a
CRAFT FAIR celebration of Saint John
CBA hosted another amazing and successful day for the 22nd Baptist De La Salle’s passing
Annual CBA Craft Fair on Saturday, November 23. Sponsored into eternal life and a passing
by the Parents Association, the craft fair continues to be the on of the mission to the
most popular craft fair in the Capital District, with thousands of Brothers. Today, that mission
people attending. incorporates Brothers and
Josh Lewyckyj ’09
the many lay faculty, staff and
WE COU LD N ’ T HAV E DO NE IT WITH OUT YOU! and Brother Joe
supporters.
From all the students, faculty and staff at CBA, a big ‘thank you’ to the
designers, craftspeople, vendors, volunteers and supporters that made this
impressive achievement possible!
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ALUMNI EVENTS ALUMNI NOTES
New York City CLASS OF 1989 ’40s ’60s
Networking Night Celebrates 30 Years Don Brockley ’64 recently
retired as a Group President
Alumni and friends met at the Capital Grille on Thursday, The Class of 1989 got together on Saturday, July 28 at the for Berkshire Hathaway
November 14, for the 19th Annual NYC Networking Night. Saratoga Raceway in the Paddock Tent to celebrate their 30 Company. He celebrated his
50th Alumni Anniversary
Thank you to James O’Keefe ’66 and Mike Van De Loo ’90 year reunion. A special thank you to Mike Robelotto ’89 for
at the University of Notre
who generously hosted the event. helping to plan this great time for his class. Dame, and his 50th Wedding
Standing from left to right: Noah Sausville ’16, John McKenna ’96, Americo (Cal) Calogero ’45 Anniversary with his wife,
Eddie Gulino, Chris Powers ’91,Brian Shanly ’96, James Mnich ’91, turned 92 years young Pat. They currently live in
Mike Kayo ’90, Mike Van De Loo ’90, Troy Heidenberg ’13, Marty
McGraw ’77, Eric DiBari ’03, Paul St. Lucia ’03, Tom Dubois ’13,
CLASS OF 1969 on Oct 3. He had a very
rewarding life since
Venice, Florida.
George Nachum ’03, Brian Newell ’10, Liam Harrison ’16. Sitting
left to right: Matt Agan ’05,Steve Patnode ’96, Sam Gelman ’09,
Celebrates 50 Years graduating from CBA and
Siena College. He was a
“CBA was a turning point in
my life. Grew up in Arbor
Brendan Dalcol ’11, Aaron Drescher ’07. microbiologist for the VA Hill. Awarded an Army and
Not pictured but in attendance: Jack O’Toole ’12, Nick Bourne ’06, Earl Thorpe ’93 The Class of 1969 had a great time at their 50th reunion on Hospital in Albany and Navy ROTC scholarship to
Saturday, September 21. Twenty-four members of the Class of 1969 retired from his career Notre Dame. Spoke to CBA
participated in a golf outing at Western Turnpike. Herb Moreland ’69 as the east coast director students on the request
ALUMNI REUNIONS is the PGA at Western Turnpike Golf Course. of regulatory compliance of your PMS once I was
for Dow Corning. His commissioned. Served
Members of the Class of 1969 also got together at the 2019 wife passed away in 2014. in Vietnam as a Captain
He has five children, six in combat. CBA was the
CLASS OF 1959 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction to support their classmate, 2019
Inductee Herb Moreland ’69. Brendan Burke, Tom Evers, Alan Alexander, Heath Hawk, grandchildren and 12 great- pinnacle to my personal life
Celebrates 60 Years
Sean Perkins, Michael Robelotto, John Conaway, Ed Jennings, grandchildren. His oldest and Brother C. William, who
Todd Donnelly, Kevin Kussmaul, Bill Biscone, Joe Shananhan, great-grandson is currently coached and taught at that
Bob Powers, Greg Pesta, Tim Bongiovanni, Greg Fowler, attending Professional time, was the catalyst to my
Phil Mangione, Derek Paradise, Chris Culnan, and Jim Richter Golf Career College in success. I owe much to his
On Friday, September 27, the Class of 1959 celebrated their 60th
South Carolina to pursue guidance to a kid from Arbor
reunion at Martel’s restaurant. On Saturday afternoon, a mass was his dream of playing and Hill. I was honored that he
held for the deceased teaching golf. Cal welcomes attended my wedding.
members of the class. CLASS OF 1972 any member of the class of
’45 to contact him.
On Saturday evening,
Breakfast Reunion
’50s
the class had dinner at
Wolfert’s Roost. Standing, left to right: Carm Barletta, Phil Maiello, Tom Cavallino,
Ray Fox, Jim Kelly, Mike Podgorski, Rich Leisenfelder, Bill Maxwell, The Class of 1972 got together for breakfast on
Maury Walsh, Mike Foley, Bryan McCarthy, Dave Marcy, John Garrett,
Herb Moreland, Frank Hacket, Peter Reuss, Tim Monroe, Jim Romano, November 2 at the Gateway Diner in Albany.
Bill Clark, Mike White, Rich Stack, seated: and Pete Stephens. Sitting, left to right: Joe Trapasso, Andre LaBier,
Charlie Boutin, Bob Jordan, Tony Franze Paul Forget, Doug Lechleiter, and Charlie Nardiello.
Herb Moreland ’69 was
inducted into the CBA
Athletic Hall of Fame in
September. His entire
family joined him at the
Maria Roberts FFL and ceremony. Herb and his
Everett Roberts ’56 PSD FM wife, Judy, currently reside
at 137th Supreme Convention in Guilderland, NY. They
Minneapolis MN 2019. are the proud parents
of Erica and Reid. Herb
is also a member of the
Mike White, Bill Clark, Phil Donnelly, John Matthews, Congratulations to Marge
Northeastern New York
John Vroman, Charlie Boutin, Dave Yezzi, Sandy Brousseau, Chet Sowinski, Butch Stackman, Ken Kennedy, John Looby, and Jack Koreman ’58 who
Rich Stack, Bob Young, Bob Jordan, Tom King, John Picotte, Jim Kelly, Bob Conway, Herb Moreland, Mark Leonard John Yanas, Ernie Labier, Dan Clement, Tom Link, Jim Moran, PGA Hall of Fame.
just celebrated 60 years of
Bradu Loudis, kneeling: Joe Cotrofeld, Tony Franze and Carm Barletta. Dan Cunningham, Frank Scovello, Mike Diaz, Ernie Casile marriage.
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’70s Parkinson’s Amateur Golf
Championship” was held at
Saratoga National Golf Club
of estate planning and real
estate law representing
both buyers and sellers in
training in neurological surgery
at Albany Medical Center.
Physiology & Biophysics
at Georgetown University
School of Medicine. He will
Michael McKinley ’70 on September 26, 2019. The residential and commercial be graduating in May of
just celebrated his 30th tournament was a huge real estate transactions. 2020. While he completes
year with the Federal success and the organization He received his bachelor’s his graduate studies,
Aviation Administration. will be presenting a $20,000 degree from Cornell he is going through the
He is a Senior Attorney for check to the Albany Med University and graduated admissions process for
General Law and Litigation Neurosciences Institute to Sean Murphy ’86 was Garrett Fittizzi ’96 is a producer summa cum laude from medical school.
assist in their research for a inducted into the CBA for NFL Films. He has been Albany Law School. Jim Vitale ’10 completed
in the Office of the Chief
’14
cure for Parkinson’s Disease. Athletic Hall of Fame in part of nine Emmy Award- his Masters of Divinity
Counsel, FAA Headquarters,
Pictured is the Board of September. Sean has had winning sports programs, Joe Bova ’05 was inducted into degree at Luther Seminary
Washington, D.C
Directors taken on the day a 24-year career with including HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” the CBA Athletic Hall of Fame in St. Paul, MN with a
of the event. Dan Smith, Lisa Pella Windows and Doors Showtime’s “Inside the NFL” and in September. He owns his culminating internship in
Dan Clement ’72 resides in Berlin, Germany. He and his
Smith, Dawn Lange, Tim in various capacities. He Amazon Prime’s “All or Nothing,” own practice in Scotia, Bova
Ithaca NY. He made the long wife, Isabel, and son, Ezra,
Lange ’77, Rodger Wyland. currently owns two Pella Health + Wellness, where he
drive to Albany in November
’00s
distributorships, based in helps patients live their lives to moved to Pennsylvania
to meet with his classmates
’80s
Scranton, PA and Syracuse, the fullest. He currently resides where Jim now serves as
and talk over old times. pastor of Beaver Lutheran
NY. He currently resides in in Glenville with his wife, Allie,
New York and is the father and their son Marco. Church in Beavertown. Jim
Jim Moran ’72 has recently of Erin, Shane, and Emma. was ordained a pastor in the
retired from a long and Blaine Drescher ’04 is the
Sean joined his father, John Director of Athletics at CBA. Evangelical Lutheran Church
distinguished career with Bill Burns ’06 is a project
L. Murphy ’53, in the CBA He and his wife, Kimberly, in America on Oct. 26, 2019.
the State of New York. Jim manager with Asher Nichols
Athletic Hall of Fame. got married on August 10, & Craftsmen, a general
’12
travels a lot and was recently
2019 in Saratoga Springs. contracting and historic
’90s
in Germany.
preservation firm. His projects Zachary DeThomasis ’14
John Looby ’72 retired from range from small additions earned a Bachelor of Science
counseling at Hospitality Ron James ’82 is the current and remodels to entire home degree from the University of
House. Butch Stackman head coach of the Atlantic renovations. Over the past six Maryland Baltimore County
’72 is retired from the NYS City Blackjacks of the Arena years, Bill has worked with in December 2018. He
Legislature. John and Butch Football League. He received Michael L. Magguilli MD ’00 programs, like Build America, currently attends graduate
play golf together on a the 2019 Gus E. Paris has established his practice with to train and mentor students school at Washington State
regular basis Distinguished Service Award OU Physicians. He has also been in carpentry. His goal is to University where he is also
at the Kentucky Wesleyan named an assistant professor educate students on the employed as a graduate
College Homecoming. with the University of Oklahoma opportunities in the trades. assistant for the Department
Chet Sowinski ’72 is still
TJ Dwyer ’91 was inducted College of Medicine. Magguilli of Intercollegiate Athletics, in
hard at work--Chet has been
into the CBA Athletic Hall of is board certified in anatomic Phillip Monthie ’06 Taylor Dugan ’12 finished the office of Student-Athlete
a technician/cameraman for Tim McGraw ’84 is the
Fame in September. He has pathology, clinical pathology completed Ironman Mont his third bachelor’s degree Development & Wellbeing.
WRGB CBS-6 for more than insurance account executive
been working for Morgan and cytopathology. He is board Dan Kirchner ’04 is a trainer Tremblant in Mont Tremblant, from UAlbany this past year. as the #5 intern in the
30 years. at ONEGROUP Risk
Stanley for 19 years. TJ lives eligible in forensic pathology. at the Saratoga Ninja Lab. Canada on August 19, 2019. He is currently completing entire company.
Management Insurance
with his wife, Caryn, and his master’s degree in
In the wake of Hurricane in Oneonta, NY. He was
’10
awarded the 2019 Alan his two children, Rachel and
Dorian, Pat Horan ’75 Tommy, in Guilderland.
voluntarily deployed to Donovan, Outstanding
Florida to help the American Community Leadership
Red Cross fill tractor-trailers Award.
with emergency supplies.
Lawrence P. Magguilli ’03 Alexander Riccio, MD, ’04
is the managing member is a fellowship-trained spine
of the Magguilli Law Firm, surgeon at The Bone & Joint
John Toomey ’91 married PLLC and concentrates Center. Dr. Riccio received
Conor O’Malley ’10 returned
Ashley Morley on November his practice in the areas of his Bachelor of Arts degree
home earlier this year after
23, 2019. Nearly 30 CBA alumni creditors’ rights litigation, in biology at Siena College.
Tim Lange ’77 founded Stand his third tour of duty. He
Greg Christenson ’85 is were in attendance at their debt collection and judgment He attended Albany Medical
up to Parkinson’s following spent a good part of 2019 in
the chief financial officer at wedding in Saratoga, NY. enforcement. Mr. Magguilli College and earned his Doctor
his diagnosis with PD. The Afghanistan. He is currently
Champion Petfoods, maker of also represents creditors of Medicine degree. Following
organization is dedicated stationed in Fort Carson,
the award-winning ORIJEN in bankruptcy proceeding medical school, Dr. Riccio
to helping find a cure. The Colorado and is doing well.
and ACANA dog and cat foods. and practices in the areas completed his residency
inaugural “Stand up to
JOE TESSITORE ’89
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Football. Joe represented CBA on the set of Monday Night Football,
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’15 ’16 IN MEMORIAM
MESSAGE FROM
THE CHAIRMAN
as of December 18, 2019
1986 Sean Hughes
1977 Kevin Robinson
Dear CBA Community,
1975 Paul Zanotta
Zackary Terry ’17 is As good as this decade
As we say goodbye to 2019, we mark the half-way point
currently in his 4th year 1972 Stephen Fisher
at Northwestern Mutual of the last school year of this decade. It is also a time has been at CBA, we
Ben Anthony ’15 was as a financial advisor. He 1968 Edward Day to look forward to the upcoming decade. The CBA cannot take it for
selected to D3football. finished #1 in the company granted. The mission
Community can be proud of what was accomplished over
com’s All-East Third Team. Ian Schultz ’16 made a last in his peer group and #1 in 1965 John Tutein
Ben opened the season second basket to lift the the last ten years. We began our 2010-2011 school year for the next decade
the Eastern Region of the
with a 32-yard interception Oneonta men’s basketball 1962 Anthony Bucca with 336 students. This school year, we opened with 541 is one of Continuing
US in his peer group this
return for a touchdown team over Potsdam 62-60 year. Zack is grateful for the students, which is a 60% increase over this time period. Improvement. As far as
1959 Stephen Krause
against Amherst. He in December. experience he had at CBA This is an accomplishment that no other private school enrollment, we believe
led the Ephs with four and says it was a vital part Kenneth Toomey that a range of 535-560 is optimal for maintaining a low
’17
interceptions this fall and in this area can claim. In fact, most private schools
of making him who he is
he added 1.5 sacks, 2.5 saw their enrollment decline over the same period. So, student-teacher ratio, which allows for smaller class sizes
today. Michael Fish ’13 is an 1955 David Bean
tackles for a loss, and 32 intern with Northwestern something very special is going on at CBA. and maximizes academic and extra-curricular opportunities
solo stops to his total of Mutual and was recognized Edward Kimmins for all students.
49 tackles this season. Ben as the #5 intern in the To support this growth, the CBA Community helped
finished third on the team entire company. Thomas O’Brien complete the largest Capital Campaign in the school’s To maintain our current level of excellence, we must continue
in total tackles. Ben was
1951 Kevin Allen history. The funds were used to build an arts and to invest in our academic programs, faculty development and
’19
selected by head coach
Mark Raymond to be science wing, add new STEM classrooms, remodel all facility improvements. Our Capital Campaign allowed us to
represented for the 2019 Steve Falvo existing science labs and expand educational offerings bring our academic offerings, technology and science labs
Eph Spotlight. and faculty development. With these improvements to an outstanding level. In the coming year, we will look to
Michael Kendrick ’19 is Charles McCarthy
majoring in computer and the unwavering dedication of our faculty and improve our athletic facilities. Gym time during and after
Austin R. Thomas ’15 1950 Walter Chico
graduated from UAlbany science with a double administrators, CBA students continued its record school is challenged. Also, practice fields cannot be used in
with a B.S. in Human minor in math and of 100% college acceptance, with many students inclement weather. This forces our teams to rent artificial
Nolan Isabella ’17 was 1949 William Goes
Biology. He plans to business at Springfield
named captain for the receiving collegiate scholarships. At the high school turf fields off campus. To address these concerns, the
pursue his doctorate in College, MA. 1948 James Germano
upcoming lacrosse season level, our students excelled in academic and athletic administration has been analyzing several options which it will
Physical Therapy in the at SNHU.
near future. Dennis Murnane competitions, including capturing Section II titles in present to the Board of Trustees at its next meeting. To make
SHARE YOUR football, basketball and soccer. these projects a reality, we will need strong support from the
Cyril Murphy
NEWS CBA community. As soon as information becomes finalized, we
William Murphy will share it with you.
Alumni notes are a great way
1947 George Lasher I could not be more proud to be associated with all of the
to let your classmates know great successes CBA has experienced over the decade and I
about your professional and 1946 Robert Bytner
am energized and encourage to help make the next decade
personal achievements. To
William Miller even better. I wish everyone a happy and healthy 2020.
appear in the next issue of
Max Jones ’17 played in all
the Chronicles, contact 1945 Jasper Biondo St. John Baptist de La Salle, pray for us. Live Jesus in our
10 games for the Harvard
Crimson. He led the team Fallon Marini at marini@ 1943 Henry Miller hearts, forever!
Josh Wynn ’15 is doing with three interceptions cbaalbany.org.
great at UAlbany in on the season, which 1941 Frank Cappozzo Faithfully Yours,
football. He started ranked him third in the
the season with an
interception against
Ivy League, and finished THANK YOU! Peter Giso
sixth in the Ivy League
Bryant College and an with eight pass break- Thomas Monahan
interview with Chris Thank you to all of our
ups. Max is studying to alumni, parents, and
Oranato, sports anchor/ become a doctor. Clifford Ruhl Christopher Scaringe ’82
reporter at WNYT friends who shared their
photos with us! Chairman of the Board of Trustees
NewsChannel 13.
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