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The Alumni Magazine of Paul VI High School Spring 2019
What’s Trending at PVI?
#PaulVILeadsTheWay
Alumni, parents, teachers, and friends of
Paul VI High School are invited to join the
Alumni Association for a day in Margate
for the Paul VI Summer Party! Upcoming
5-Year
A NEW VENUE for this year! Reunions:
Attention
Classes of
When: Sunday, July 14, 2019 1974
Where: Maynard’s Café, 9306 Amherst Avenue, Margate, NJ 1979
Time: 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. 1984
Price: $30 pre-register online by July 10 or $35 at the 1989
door – includes a free buffet, free domestic beer 1994
and house wine, plus discounted drinks until 6:00
p.m. You’ll also enjoy a great mix of dance music all
1999
afternoon. 2004
Register online at www.pvihs.org and click on
2009
“PVI Soar at the Shore” 2014!
Why not have your
RSVP/Questions? Contact Mary Anne Yeager, myeager@ reunion or pre-reunion
pvihs.org or Dominic Vesper, vesperfamily@comcast.net gathering with us
on July 14?
Pre-register online before July 10!
S OAR
5 IN THIS ISSUE
#Committed&Strong2
#PaulVILeadsTheWay4
#Sainthood5
7 #Legendary6
#AlumniSpotlight7
#SportsUpdate12
#StudentsInAction15
26 #ClassReunions20
#AlumniGather24
#ClassNotes30
#WeRemember32
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President Michael Chambers ’94; Principal Sr. Marianne McCann, MPF; Editor and Director of Institutional Advancement Mary Anne Yeager ’73;
Contributing Editor Karla Schroeder-Kolakowski ’77. Cover Photo by: Mike Polvere, Studio One Action Shots
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#Committed&Strong
Message from the President
Welcome to the Spring 2019 edition of on the dynamic character of the young adult whose strength is
SOAR magazine. rooted in the faith. We approach this work knowing that our success
depends upon gathering the strength of old and new partners alike
We chose “Strength” as our theme
who wish to assist in building our future.
for this issue, reflecting on the many
strengths that we have been blessed with In thinking of the future of tomorrow, I ask you today to remain, or
at Paul VI. In an ever-changing world, to become, one of those partners. Your commitment to Paul VI is
which challenges the very existence of an investment in both our advancement as well as our existence.
Catholic education, Paul VI is a constant The commitment to our students and the stability of our Catholic
pillar of strength. The strength of our commitment to the Gospel, institution is evident throughout South Jersey and is a clear
paired with the strength of our commitment to one another, reflection of the commitment our alumni have to their families,
allows Paul VI to stand strong and be permanent. The words careers, vocations, communities, and of course, to each other.
of our mission statement are truer now more than ever before. As alumni, we were privileged to attend this prestigious Catholic
Looking to the future of Catholic education, we at Paul VI are in high school; today’s students have an even greater advantage
the unique position of facing the future with hope, confidence, because they stand upon our shoulders. Our current students and
and enthusiasm; we are able to build our future on a solid, stable all alumni must remain committed to Paul VI and its rich traditions,
foundation because we remain authentic to the mission of Paul VI powered by forward-thinking minds, which offer many diverse
and to the Gospel of Jesus. opportunities in and out of the classroom. This concept is what
The history of Paul VI has shown significant institutional makes this Catholic institution so great.
accomplishment. Charting a course to reach our ambitious goals In the spirit of the title “What’s Trending at Paul VI,” I am asking
is a challenge, although it is the kind of challenge we embrace. each Paul VI alum to use the hashtag: #pviproud … every time he
The Board of Trustees and the Administration remain committed or she posts alumni information or pictures on any and every social
to implementing the strategic plan for the school. We have been media site. Whether broadcasting upcoming reunions, sharing new
charged with ensuring that a Paul VI education will be available for memories of recent gatherings, or reminiscing in general, please
future generations of young people in South Jersey. Paul VI High share anything that brings you “back to the nest.” Let’s show
School serves as the model of a twenty-first-century diocesan high the surrounding communities the many successes of the Paul VI
school by balancing those elements that make us exceptional with alumni and what it means to truly be #PVIPROUD.
an awareness of the shifting educational landscape. Through it all,
we have consistently offered strong academics and continued to As you read through this issue, you will see how Paul VI is trending
provide opportunities for our students to SOAR to even greater in the modern world. Because of your commitment to our alma
heights. mater, as well as through your philanthropic giving, the future of
Paul VI remains stable, strong, grounded, and secure. By keeping
In pursuit of our ambitious strategic goals, one strength remains Paul VI High School on the firmest of foundations, you empower
constant. Paul VI produces and will continue to produce a vibrant us, as always, to SOAR.
community of scholars who will have a profound impact on our
community and our Church, locally, nationally, and globally. All the best,
As this current academic year closes, our strength now is found in
planning for tomorrow. We do so with the intention of building a
Michael Chambers ’94
stronger, more profound, more faithful community, which centers
President
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Message from the Office of you know, last year we were able to invest in air conditioning
Institutional Advancement for the entire school. Very few schools are fortunate enough to
use the system we now have. It’s very quiet, it provides cleaner
Dear Alumni and Friends, air than traditional systems, and it allows teachers to control the
We hope you enjoy reading through temperature in their individual classrooms. Your generosity and
the pages of this issue, which provides commitment to Paul VI contribute to the daily experiences and
a glimpse of what our alumni are up to success of our students.
these days. You will also see some of With your support this year, your contribution will help us to invest
the many talents and skills our students in a new roof with energy-efficient solar panels that will allow us
possess and the multitude of ways they to save money on electricity by helping the new air conditioning
share these gifts with those around them. system to work more efficiently. If you already contributed to
We continued a Paul VI tradition of sharing and giving back when the Annual Giving Campaign this year, we thank you for your
70 talented alumni, representing a spectrum of career fields, generosity! If you haven’t contributed and would like to, your gift
volunteered to share their time and expertise with students at of any size does matter. Your effort, your dedication, and your
Career Day on April 5. It was a rewarding and fulfilling experience ongoing support help us to thrive as a leading Catholic high school
for both students and alumni. in South Jersey. We are sincerely grateful for all that you do to keep
us moving forward.
We are grateful to so many of you who have contributed to Paul
VI over the years with your involvement and support for our many Thank you, on behalf of our students, for your kind support!
activities and fundraising efforts to keep our school a thriving part Best regards,
of our community.
Our students, faculty, and staff extend our sincere appreciation to
all of you who have participated in the 2018-2019 Annual Giving Mary Anne Yeager ’73
Campaign. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, as many of Director of Institutional Advancement
Message from the
Alumni Association President
As Paul VI alumni, we have a lot to feel proud of, and Career Day is
Dear Fellow Alumni,
a clear reminder of how important Paul VI High School has been in
I was on campus a few weeks ago to shaping our futures. If you have never participated in Career Day, I
participate in the annual Alumni Career urge you to do so next time, in April 2021.
Day event. During this daylong event, PVI
alumni returned to school to speak to the Please continue to follow us on the website and social media to
students about their careers. This year, stay up to date on all of the exciting events at Paul VI. Speaking
every classroom in the building was filled of events, we will be changing the venue of our annual Paul VI
with alumni visiting students to discuss all-class summer reunion this year. Join us at PVI Soar at the Shore
their career paths. Many alumni focused on how PVI helped to at Maynard’s Cafe in Margate, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 14,
mold them into the successful men and women they have become. 2019, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. I hope to see you there!
Some speakers discussed college options and educational choices As always, please feel free to contact me with any comments,
and alternatives. questions, or ideas.
Feedback from the students was great. I was most impressed by Sincerely,
the prestigious list of alumni speakers. Paul VI alumni are found
throughout the community, providing valuable services. Students
were fortunate to be visited by alumni who have careers in law
enforcement, health care, the law, public service, military service, Dominic J. Vesper, Jr ’88
finance, the arts, and real estate, just to name a few. President, Paul VI Alumni Association
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#PaulVILeadsTheWay
Educating
the Modern
Student
Paul VI High School provides cutting-edge
academics in a faith-based environment.
By Liz Hunter
Like everything else in our world, education to explore robotics. “Students learn how to made recently is sure to be the most appreciated
moves at a fast pace. Schools are adapting by build and control the robots quickly, which gives by students—full-school air conditioning. “The
introducing curriculum that taps into these us opportunities to do some fun and exciting school has invested in a new system so that the
changes and reflects the shift in interests. Paul competitions. It is definitely my favorite class of entire school will be air conditioned, including
VI High School, a Catholic co-educational college the day,” Kelley says. the gym and the hallways,” says Paul VI President
preparatory school, has always recognized this, as Michael Chambers. “We chose a system that very
One of the biggest advantages of a Paul VI
its mission is to provide a “broad, balanced and few school buildings are fortunate enough to use;
education is the flexibility. STEM is just one path of
relevant” education experience. Course offerings it’s very quiet, it provides cleaner air than the
interest, and students are free to explore until they
are specifically tailored to prepare students for traditional systems and it lets every teacher control
find what fits them personally.
the modern world, and in recent years, a great the temperature in his or her own classroom. We
emphasis has been placed on expanding STEM “Here at Paul VI you have the flexibility to explore anticipate that the students will be conscious of the
programs. your options—you don’t have to commit to a difference for a few days, and then will probably
highly specific course of study when you are 14 take it for granted, which is exactly the point—we
“In today’s world, [curriculum] must include
years old. We live in a technological society and want them to stay focused and take advantage
both courses and methods that acknowledge
so we use technology here at Paul VI, but we don’t of the many opportunities our curriculum offers
the complexity of the technological landscape,
want to create a climate that confines students to them.”
and prepare students to use, and perhaps even
a particular college major because they have had
advance technology,” says Sister Marianne Paul VI’s dedication to the student in body, mind
too many high school courses in one specific area,”
McCann, principal. and spirit cannot be underscored enough. While
says Nick Markellos, Paul VI director of academic
students discover academic values, their roots in
Sister Marianne noted that there will always be technology and faculty for Classical Studies course.
the Catholic faith are the foundation of who they
something new for students returning in the fall,
Classical Studies is a brand-new course offered are as people. Mass is offered daily before school,
and this year is no different; a classroom has been
as an elective to sophomores, juniors and seniors grace is said before meals and prayers begin
equipped with new work stations, specifically for
that blends various subjects: art, history, drama, each class session. Religion courses are also part
the expanded robotics and new computer science
literature, cinema and philosophy, providing what of the curriculum, including rigorous classes for
program called Project Lead the Way Computer
Markellos refers to as a “cultural roadmap” that is upperclassmen focusing on sacramental theology
Science Pathway (PLTW).
helpful for liberal arts students preparing for AP and systematic theology.
Michael Kelley, a math teacher at Paul VI, is the courses in English, history and art. “The Classics
“It’s important to us to offer cutting-edge courses,
instructor for PLTW and says this program is course provides both the academic material that
so that our students will thrive in a technologically
geared toward real-life software development. students can reference as they move into even
complex world, but it’s more important to present
“While learning how to use code to solve real-life more advanced courses, and the analytical tools
that material in an atmosphere of Catholic
problems using a defined development process, they need to flourish in classes that require in-
philosophy so that students can grow as people,”
students have the opportunity to participate in pair depth treatment of a discipline. We anticipate that
explains Sr. Marianne. “Advancement is important,
programming and scrum teams. Pair programming after taking this Classics course, students in our AP
yes, but advancement coupled with the desire
is a great collaboration strategy that has shown courses will have more ‘Eureka!’ moments, and
to use one’s gifts and accomplishments to help
benefits in both industry and education. Scrum come out of those courses with more than just an
others, that combination is what defines progress
teams work as a team to accomplish larger or AP score—they’re becoming educated, in the best
for Paul VI.”
more tasks than otherwise possible for a single sense of the word,” says Markellos.
person or pair alone,” he says. With permission, as printed in the Mount Laurel Family,
Investments do not only occur in the curriculum Volume 9 Issue 7, published by Suburban Family.
Paul VI also hopes to give more students a chance at Paul VI. One of the least visible improvements Photos by: Mike Polvere, Studio One Action Shots
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#Sainthood By Stacey (Smith) Napolitano ’86
Paul VI High School Celebrates A reflection in the Franciscan Media’s website about Pope Paul VI stated:
Blessed Pope Paul’s greatest accomplishment was the completion and
the Canonization of Pope Paul VI implementation of Vatican II. Its decisions about liturgy were the first ones
noticed by most Catholics, but its other documents—especially the ones
Paul VI High School students, faculty, and alumni have drawn inspiration
about ecumenism, interfaith relations, divine revelation, religious liberty,
from Pope Paul VI since the school opened in 1966. Last fall, the school
the Church’s self-understanding, and the Church’s work with the entire
community celebrated as Pope Francis canonized Blessed Pope Paul VI on
human family—have become the Catholic Church’s road map since 1965.
October 14. A Paul VI contingent that included administrators and students
went on a pilgrimage to Rome for the historic event.
The Road to Sainthood
“The canonization was truly a joyous occasion, which we commemorated Pope Paul VI died in 1978. He was beatified in 2014 after a first miracle
enthusiastically,” said Sr. Marianne McCann. “Students have engaged in a was attributed to him. This miracle took place in the 1990s in California.
variety of celebration activities throughout this year.” It concerned an unborn child who was found to have a serious health
problem that posed a high risk of brain damage. The mother prayed for
the intercession of Paul VI, and the child was born healthy. After a person is
beatified, to advance the cause of canonization, another miracle that takes
place after the beatification must be recognized. The second miracle also
involved an unborn child whose illness threatened the lives of both the
child and the mother. According to the Catholic News Agency, the mother
prayed to Blessed Paul VI at a shrine in Brescia, the pontiff’s hometown.
The baby girl was born in good health. Earlier this year, the Vatican’s
Congregation for the Causes of Saints unanimously approved the second
miracle needed for canonization.
In announcing the upcoming canonization of Paul VI, Pope Francis referred
to him as “this great pope, this courageous Christian, this tireless apostle,”
Principal Sr. Marianne McCann celebrated Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica who demonstrated a “humble and prophetic witness of love for Christ and
with Paul VI senior representatives Jack Jablonoski, Dan Schmidt, His Church.”
Gavin Petersen, Sabrina Colclough, Juliana Sweeney, and Olivia
Darley. “The Paul VI High School community is blessed to bear the name of
St. Paul VI,” said Michael Chambers. “Pope Paul VI’s life is exemplified
Paul VI High School was built under the leadership of Archbishop Celestine
through our mission in calling students to open their minds and hearts
Damiano, who was a friend of Pope Paul VI and admired his dedication to
to the truth, to be enlightened and transformed by it, and to proclaim it
Catholic education. When Pope Paul VI accepted Archbishop Damiano’s
through word and deed in an ever-changing world.”
request to name the school after him, he sent a gift and a letter with
prayers for the school. The gift was a statue of Mary holding the child Jesus
that is now located in the school’s chapel. Pope Paul VI offered prayers
that the school would help its students to experience the joy that comes
from learning; that it would enable the students to distinguish and choose
between good and evil, truth and falsehood; and that it would teach its
students to serve their neighbor, their country, and God.
About Pope Paul VI
During the early days of Paul VI High School, the administration and faculty
were inspired that the school was named for the current Pope, which was
an unusual occurrence. Pope Paul VI was born as Giovanni Battista Montini
on September 26, 1897. He was born into an influential family in northern Fourteen members of the Paul VI community are pictured just before
Italy. Ordained in 1920, he was quickly appointed a diplomat for the they board a shuttle to the airport to board a flight to Rome, Italy.
Catholic Church. He rose to become Archbishop of Milan in 1954 before They are pictured left to right: Sr. Mary Ann Gecina (Teacher), Principal
Sr. Marianne McCann, Vice Principal Regina Siciliano ’81, senior
being elected Pope in 1963. After his election, he chose the name Paul,
representatives Jack Jablonoski, Olivia Darley, Dan Schmidt, Juliana
becoming Pope Paul VI. Vatican II was underway when he was elected, Sweeney, Gavin Petersen, Sabrina Colclough, Lori Garrison (Teacher)
and Pope Paul VI spent his time implementing the changes of Vatican II and Daniel Garrison, Mary DelGiorno (PVI Board of Trustees), Colleen
throughout the world. Chambers ’98, and School President Michael Chambers ’94.
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#Legendary
Mary Makes Her Mark
Earlier this year, the Paul VI
community lost one of its own,
a trailblazer and a superstar.
Mary Scharff ’73 excelled in the
classroom and on the basketball
court. She played at the grade
school, high school, college, and
professional levels, and she was
an inspiring coach and leader. She
was a true team player, always
working hard, always placing the
good of the team above her own
ambitions, and always encouraging the other players. Health problems cut
short her promising career, but multiple surgeries and rounds of radiation
and chemotherapy didn’t diminish her spirit or her commitment. At a time
when basketball and other sports were changing and opportunities for
girls and women in sports were expanding, Mary Scharff helped to pave
the way.
For Mary, it all began when she watched her brothers, her cousins, and the
neighborhood kids play ball in a neighbor’s yard. Soon she joined them,
and her talent and athleticism led her to excel at St. Rose, her elementary
and Catherine Scharff, and her devoted brothers Gerry Scharff, Joseph
school, and later in high school, where she was the first female 1000-point
Scharff, Richard Scharff, James Scharff ’70, and Patrick Scharff ’76.
scorer at Paul VI. She attended Immaculata College, where her team won
three national championships and was the first women’s team to appear Paul VI High School is proud to honor Mary Scharff, a leader on and off the
on national television. At Immaculata, Mary was named to the Kodak All- court, who continues to be admired by many as a talented and dedicated
American team. She played professionally for the California Dream in the athlete, an inspiring coach, and a loyal friend.
short-lived Women’s Professional Basketball League. After her time as a
player was cut short by health problems, she coached at the high school
and college levels. Eventually, she returned to her alma mater as head
coach, leading the Immaculata team with her characteristic dedication and
genuine love for the game. Mary was inducted into the Naismith Hall of
Fame, followed by the rest of the team known as the Mighty Macs, in 2014.
This team was the subject of a 2011 film, The Mighty Macs. Mary coached
for 10 years at Paul VI as well.
Among her many awards, Mary was inducted into the St. Rose of Lima
Hall of Fame, the Paul VI Hall of Fame, the Camden County Hall of Fame,
and the South Jersey Hall of Fame–Al Carino Basketball Club. Mary Scharff
was named player of the century by the Courier-Post. In honor of her
talent and contributions, Mary Scharff’s uniform hangs from the rafters at
Immaculata University.
In addition to her coaching duties, Mary worked as a computer analyst Mary Scharff and PVI Coach Vicki Harrington Orzechowski were
with Subaru of America in Cherry Hill for many years. She was part of a honored as First South Jersey Player and Coach of the year at the
large family of sports enthusiasts, including her beloved parents, Raymond Al Carino All-Star Game (March 2011).
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#AlumniSpotlight
Both Scientist and Musician Easter Seals Physical Therapist
Eric Daly ’86 is an environmental scientist and biologist. He works as Kathryn (Wallace) Murphy
a federal official with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and has
had more than 35 years of in-depth training and broad experience in honored as a Flyers Community
construction, the medical field, the manufacturing industry, analytical Teammate
laboratories, and the fire service. His duties include environmental
Kathryn (Wallace) Murphy ’05 is a pediatric physical therapist for
emergency response, Superfund site cleanup, and oil facility inspection,
Easter Seals in Southeastern Pennsylvania. She works with children 0-2
and he has served as a union steward. Eric served 9 months in Puerto
years of age in their homes and coaches families in the use of specific
Rico for the Hurricane Irma/Maria response and recovery effort.
techniques to build gross motor skills, such as rolling, sitting, and walking.
As an on-scene coordinator, She also works with children with multiple disabilities ages 3-5 in an
Eric has been responsible for approved private school classroom setting. In addition to her role as a
oversight and implementation physical therapist, she coaches preschool teachers in the use of positive
of environmental assessments, behavior strategies in the classroom setting. Kathryn said, “l LOVE my job!”
removal activities, emergency
Last March, Kathryn was honored at a Flyers game for the outstanding
response, and management of
quality of work and caring that she brings to her patients every day at
environmental programs. He has
Easter Seals. She said, “I cried so hard when I watched the presentation…
conducted emergency response
It was beyond PERFECT! It just humbles me and continues to remind me
and time-critical removal actions
of all of the blessings in my life!”
at hazardous waste sites and emergency incidents involving chemical,
biological, radiological, and oil releases. In his role, he has coordinated She recently achieved certification in neurodevelopmental treatment.
approaches across the federal government for emergencies and major Kathryn also takes time each year to volunteer at a Navajo reservation
disasters to provide rapid assistance to local and state governments. He in Arizona. Last year, she received the Easter Seals Perry Gresh Award in
is also knowledgeable in other federal, state, and local environmental recognition of her exceptional effort.
regulations and has expertise in evaluating and using hazardous waste
site cleanup techniques and technologies; case development, involving The Easter Seals organization noted that Kathryn works tirelessly in her role
hazardous waste site investigation and remediation, fact-finding, and and continually goes the extra mile to help the families that she serves, her
collection and preservation of evidence for civil or criminal prosecution; colleagues, and the disability community. The organization spokesperson
and lead planning, prevention, and preparedness activities for the release said, “We are so proud of Kathryn and the impact she makes at Easter
of hazardous agents. Eric also joined us on our recent Career Day to speak Seals and in the community we serve.” n
to students about the field of environmental sciences and the opportunities
offered by the federal government.
Now although his work is very impressive, he is better known in South
Jersey, especially with his friends from the Paul VI community, for his
musical talent. In his spare time, Eric is the lead singer in the No BoZoz
Band. The band was originally put together to play at the Paul VI 1986
battle of the bands and they’ve been together for 32 years! The rock cover
band consisted of Paul VI alumni from the class of 1986, Mike Menaldi,
Cary Wallace, Ed Trzaskawka, and John Thorpe. More recent additions to
No BoZoz are former Paul VI class president, Steve Iatarola and Diane
Worrell’s (Class of 1986) husband, John Strada. The band sporadically
Flyers Community Teammate and recipient of the Easter Seals Award
plays backyard parties and bars in the South Jersey area.
Bucks County’s Kathryn (Wallace) Murphy ’05 with her client Paige.
Eric and his wife, Susan, reside in East Windsor, New Jersey. They have
three children, Jonathan (28), Brianna (25), and Jake (15). In October, they
welcomed their first grandchild, Olivia, daughter of their son Jonathan and
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#AlumniSpotlight
Cunningham Piano Company JP Ciliberto ’17 travels to the
Headed by PVI Alum Carries on Texas/Mexico border with the
a Remarkable History Catholic Charities-Campus
Based in greater Philadelphia since the late 19th century, Cunningham Ministry mission
Piano is a manufacturer, rebuilder, and retailer. Within the past decade, its
accomplishments have included founding a music school providing an organ
for the Pope’s 2015 visit to Philadelphia. Co-owners Rich Galassini ’83
and Tim Oliver, both performing musicians themselves, head up a staff that
includes artists, educators, and elite technicians.
“Our staff has performed as
musicians all around the USA, Asia,
and Europe,” says Galassini. “We
also have staff members who have
worked in factories as prestigious
as Steinway and Bösendorfer.
The scope of knowledge that is
available to help our clients make
Rich Galassini (left) and partner the best decision on an instrument
Tim Oliver (center) receive is unmatched.”
Yamaha’s New Dealer of the Year
Originally based in West
Award for 2017 from Robert Nolen
Philadelphia, Cunningham Piano
of Yamaha.
was founded by a young immigrant Pilgrims and students from the campus ministries at Rutgers
named Patrick in 1891. His pianos were favored by such notables as Vincent Camden, Stockton, and Rowan Universities. The group arrived at
Persichetti and George Gershwin, who used one to compose the score to the U.S./Mexico border on January 7, 2019, to begin a journey to
Porgy and Bess. After a half-century of production, World War II shortages serve as missionary disciples as part of the latest Catholic Charities-
Campus Ministry Solidarity Pilgrimage. JP Ciliberto is standing, third
shut down the Cunningham factory in 1943. It was purchased by one-
from left, wearing a Paul VI hoodie.
time Cunningham technician Louis Cohen, who moved the operation
to Philadelphia’s Germantown district and reinvented it as a rebuilding
In January, John (JP) Ciliberto ’17 volunteered to participate in the Share
specialist—a focus of the business to this day. Cunningham has won numerous
the Journey Pilgrimage to the Texas/Mexico border in McAllen, Texas. The
national and international bids for multi-piano restoration accounts.
trip was arranged through a joint program of the Diocese of Camden
“We have a reputation for always having something historic, unusual, or Catholic Charities and Campus Ministry offices. His group consisted of
rare,” says Galassini, “and because of this, we get regular visitors from nine other college students from the diocese, two adult leaders from
quite a distance.” the Rowan University Newman Center, and two adult leaders from the
Today, Cunningham maintains two locations: its longtime base in Catholic Charities office.
Germantown, where it still has a factory and showroom, and a new space that JP explained, “During the course of our five-day pilgrimage, my group
opened in 2016 across from the King of Prussia Mall. With the move to King volunteered at the Humanitarian Respite Center of the Diocese of
of Prussia came a new onsite music school and investments in technology. A Brownsville. At the Respite Center, we worked with the other volunteers
string of new hires, many of them young and tech-savvy, have sharpened the to give the immigrants food, clothing, and direction to the local bus
company’s focus on digital marketing and advancing technologies. stops, where they travel to stay with a sponsor (usually family or friends)
According to Galassini, “We have so many assets available to us through elsewhere in the country. We spent time with the immigrants and listened
our staff, suppliers, and knowledge base. However, it is the relationships we to the stories of their journeys to the U.S. During our pilgrimage, my group
build in this business that continue to drive our success. In the end, if we can also had the chance to meet other local college students and people in
provide an experience, product, and knowledge that few others can, we will the surrounding communities and learn about life at the border. This
continue to be successful.” n pilgrimage was a rewarding and enriching experience of encounters and
building relationships with my fellow pilgrims, the locals we met, and the
Excerpted from an article that appeared in the December 2018 issue of Music Trades. immigrants at the Respite Center.” n
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Kevin P. Spiers Scholarship Fund
On April 13, 2019, many PVI alumni attended a benefit organized by family and friends of Kevin Spiers ’07 to raise money for the Kevin P. Spiers
Scholarship Fund. This fund, which was established when Kevin died suddenly at the age of 22 in July 2011, helps students with tuition at the
schools Kevin attended, St. Teresa’s School and Paul VI High School. Over the past 8 years, more than $23,000 in scholarships has been given to
students at these schools.
PVI Alum Ordained as
Transitional Deacon
The Paul VI community congratulates Peter Gallagher ’12, who was
ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 11, 2019 at the Cathedral of
the Immaculate Conception in Camden. He will begin serving our Church
locally this summer. Peter graduated from the Immaculate Conception
Seminary at Seton Hall University in 2016 and is currently a student at the
Pontifical North American College in Rome.
Pictured with Peter are Sister Mary Ann Gecina and Sister Marianne
McCann when they met in Rome at St. Peter’s Basilica during the
Paul VI Pilgrimage for the Canonization in October 2018.
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Whole family on board with
launch of Kona Ice truck in
Haddonfield
Ed and Sara Purdy sought out a business that
could involve the whole family.
As the parents of five, Ed and Sara (McKeown) Purdy ’92, hold Sunday-night
family meetings to coordinate schedules and avoid utter chaos.
Those meetings now include lots of talk about shaved ice.
The Purdys are new owners of a Kona Ice truck, serving Hawaiian-style treats
from a colorful shop on wheels as a soundtrack of steel-drum music adds to
the tropical vibe.
Their kids are literally on board with the business. The four youngest — Edward,
11; Delaney, 13; Riley, 15; and Chloe, 17 — are working with their parents on the
truck. The family also includes recent college graduate Hannah, 25.
In addition to the variety, the Kona Ice treats are gluten- and nut-free, and
‘Helps to have a lot of kids’ owners can take the treats to schools because they meet federal Smart Snack
“Sara and I were looking for another business and wanted something the requirements.
family could be a part of,” said Ed Purdy, who also is an independent contractor
for Snyder’s Pretzels. While food trucks have become huge in South Jersey over the last few years,
Purdy believes the landscape isn’t too crowded for Kona Ice.
Sara has a day job too, assisting people with disabilities as a support coordinator
for Easter Seals. “This is something that’s totally different. It’s adding to the burgers and other
food. You can come over to us and have dessert,” Ed said.
The Haddonfield family’s truck is one of two Kona franchises dedicated to
serving South Jersey. Their territory includes parts of Cherry Hill (the 08002 To prepare for their business’ launch, Sara, Riley and Chloe attended Kona
and 08034 ZIP codes), Voorhees, Lawnside, Haddon Heights and Haddonfield. Kollege in Kentucky for four days to get trained in the logistics of running the
truck.
The Purdys are already enjoying the bonus family time that comes with
running the truck. “It was very hands-on,” said Sara, adding the group had the chance to serve
“real” customers after three full days of training.
Ed noted not many dads get to spend five hours with their 16-year-old
daughters doing something they both like, but that’s exactly what happened Fundraising to festivals
when he and Chloe worked the truck at a recent festival. Ed Purdy coaches with the basketball program at Haddon Heights High
“I love it,” added Sara. “The time they would be doing other things and be with School — a position that’s helped him understand the challenges of school
other people, we can now be together.” and team fundraising.
Delaney likes divvying up the main tasks — dispensing the ice, refilling the He said he’s appreciated how Kona Ice built fundraising into its business
syrup and taking care of customers — with her sisters and brother. model. The company has helped nonprofits raise more than $50 million over
the past 10 years.
“It’s definitely a family business we can work together on. It helps to have a lot
of kids,” she said. “It’s definitely brought us closer.” “It’s probably one of the easiest fundraising activities you could have,” Purdy
said. “We come out with the truck and kick back 25 percent of the total to your
Taste for entrepreneurship cause.”
Becoming entrepreneurs is in the Purdy kids’ blood, since their dad and his Purdy’s community connections through Haddon Heights basketball have
dad were longtime business owners. And they’ve been included in business helped the family quickly book dates for their Kona Ice truck.
decisions, such as naming the LLC for Dad’s Snyder’s Pretzel operation “Purdy
Good Snacks.” The Purdys’ business plan calls for adding another truck. “Our vision is to get
two territories, one truck specifically for fundraising and one for food festivals”
And the Kona Ice business? They went with “Purdy Good Ice.” and other events, Ed Purdy said.
Ed Purdy said the family was drawn to Kona — ranked as one of the best And as Chloe Purdy explained, the shaved-ice truck comes with its perks for
franchises to buy in 2018 by Franchise Business Review — partly because it workers like her. “It’s pretty cool because we get free Kona.” n
combines a treat with an activity.
The trademark Flavorwave self-serve syrup dispenser makes the truck “more
interactive for the kids,” Purdy said.
Ten flavors, and each member of the Purdy family has a favorite Kona
flavor: Ed: Bourbon Black Cherry, Sara: Cosmopolitan, Chloe: Mango, Riley: Copyright 2018, Courier-Post. Excerpts printed with permission. All rights reserved.
Blue Raspberry, Delaney: KONA Kola, Edward: Lucky Lime. Photo: Sheri Berkery/Staff Photographer
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After graduating from Steps for First-Time Home Buyers
Paul VI in 2007, Stephanie
1. Begin your research and start your wish list.
Souders-Scibal attended
Where do you want to live? Suburbs or city? Decide on the home features
Rider University, where
you want, including the number of bedrooms, number of baths, and the
she obtained a degree in
area, which involves considerations such as the school district. Are you
business and marketing.
looking for a new house or a resale? Do you want an investment property
Stephanie said, “Studying
or maybe a place at the shore? What features do you want in your dream
business made me realize
home? A fireplace? An open kitchen with an island? A fenced yard for dogs?
that I grew up in the mid-
These are all things to think about when beginning your home search.
dle of a household that was
constantly doing business. 2. Choose a realtor.
Both of my parents have This person is going to help you with the biggest transaction of your life,
been selling real estate so you want to be sure to choose someone who has experience and
for over 35 years, which someone you can truly trust. It’s important to remember that a buyer
means I inevitably grew up doesn’t pay to work with a realtor. Because sellers pay the commission,
selling real estate as well. the service is free for the buyer.
On Sundays, we would sit
Stephanie Souders-Scibal ’07 3. Get pre-approved for a mortgage.
open houses, and on other
days, I would tag along to Your real estate agent can help you find an excellent and trustworthy loan
pick up agreements, meet inspectors, meet appraisers, and attend show- officer. Your agent can advise you with determining your price range,
ings with clients. Answering the house phone and jotting down offers were calculating payments, and obtaining a mortgage.
normal parts of the day. From a young age, I loved meeting new people 4. Start shopping for a home you love!
and touring homes, and I loved the process of helping people find the By visiting homes that are for sale, you’ll discover the right type of home
home of their dreams.” for you. Your real estate agent can create an auto-email search specific for
After college, Stephanie worked in human resources, helping people to your dream home. If any properties interest you, your agent can arrange a
find careers instead of houses. She also became certified in one of her tour at a convenient time.
favorite activities, yoga! You can find Stephanie teaching at Echelon Fitness 5. Make an offer and have your realtor negotiate.
in Voorhees. She is a member of the Saturday Club, which is a women’s
Once you fall in love with a home, your realtor will draw up and review the
volunteer group that is dedicated to improving the lives of women,
offer with you. Once the offer is submitted, negotiations begin and your
children, and families in the greater Philadelphia region.
realtor will help you to close the deal for the best price.
Stephanie married her husband, Stephen, in 2017. They were living in
6. Sign agreements and get a home inspection.
Wayne, Pennsylvania, where she obtained her real estate license for New
After you sign contracts, known as agreements of sale, the buyers have
Jersey and Pennsylvania. She then began working for Berkshire Hathaway
a 3-day attorney review period. Once that time is over, the buyers hire a
in Devon, Pennsylvania. Although they loved that area, they decided
home inspector. Any repairs are negotiated by your agent and the listing
to return to their Jersey roots. She now works at Berkshire Hathaway
agent.
in Haddonfield with the Bill Souders group. It is a family business, and
she works with her parents and her brother, Will Souders ’00. They are 7. Go to settlement on your house.
the number one team in the Haddonfield office, with 92 homes settled Generally, settlement occurs within 60 days of signing the agreement of
in 2018. sale. During that time, it is advisable to avoid making any large purchases
She and her husband currently live in her hometown, Stratford, and they so that you can obtain your mortgage. Title insurance ensures that your
are renting while they begin their own house hunt. Stephanie said, “Since new home has clear title. This service is included in the settlement cost.
I am going through the process of buying my first home, I know how 8. Get the keys to your dream home!
exciting it is! It is the biggest purchase of your life. Since many of you may At the settlement table, you will receive the keys to your new home. You
be at the point in your life where you want to buy a home, but might be can arrange to transfer the utilities to your name as of settlement day so
overwhelmed, I wanted to share the following steps to get you started with that your new house is ready for you. Congratulations! Now it’s time to
the process so that you know what to expect. celebrate! n
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Contributing writer Jarad Hancock ’21
Boys Basketball Expectations for this year’s team only grew The trophy was awarded at the annual All South Jersey Soccer Banquet,
as the season began. As this impressive team headed toward sectionals, held Monday, January 7.
the Eagles seemed unstoppable, making it to the final playoff game. The The team was also the biggest supporter of all fall sports, along with
fan section grew tremendously each game, with students showing up in track and field, in the Soar-for-a-Cure dance, raising money to cure
droves to see each well-deserved victory as the team competed in the childhood cancer. The girls also received the South Jersey Soccer Officials
South Jersey Non-Public A sectional final in the playoffs. Sportsmanship Award for the season.
Girls Basketball The team has had to re-evaluate itself this year Boys Soccer Kudos to Senior Josh Rivkind, who won the First Team
after a few transfers, but they have been prepared with their A-game for All-Conference Soccer Award.
this season. Senior Carly Stroemel is leader of the pack, guiding the team
toward a victorious season with a winning attitude and focusing on the
Girls Cross Country Congratulations to Head Coach Mike
Lyons ’83, the coaching staff, and all of our girls for putting in the work
smaller details. Coach Lisa Steele has had another great season, with the
and doing so well this season, earning the Olympic National Division
team sharing the Olympic Conference National Title.
Conference Title. In a field of 136 runners, the Eagles finished with Bridget
Football The football team is preparing for the 2019-2020 season Lyons ’20 in 11th place, Katie Sparks ’21 in 12th place, Annie Skiles ’19 in
under the leadership of Coach Dennis Scuderi. Coach Scuderi returns to 16th place, Madison Kelley ’20 in 21st place, and Hannah Whitmire ’19 in
Paul VI with many years of experience coaching at the high school level. 33rd place. Annie Skiles ’19 and Katie Sparks ’19 received the First Team
Swimming The boys and girls swim teams had a phenomenal All-Conference Girls Cross Country award.
season, winning a few titles. Both the girls and boys teams shattered many Boys Cross Country Congratulations to Tyler Gargano ’19,
records this year, with the boys team advancing to the NJSIAA States with the Colton Johnson ’20, and Matthew Slattery ’19, who received the First Team
200 freestyle relay team of Merrick Novak, Colin McGravey, Kevin Lyons, and All-Conference Boys Cross Country award.
Matt Watts, now ranked 23rd in the state. Watts and Novak also competed
in individual events, with Watts now ranked 12th in the state in the 50. This
Field Hockey This year’s field hockey team did well, beating
Holy Cross to advance to the semifinals. Payton Barr ’19 and Caroline
is the largest squad of swimmers PVI has taken to States in recent history.
Francesconi ’19 received First Team All-Conference Field Hockey awards.
Girls Soccer Most “Sporty”! Getting to a second-round playoff
game is no easy feat, but for our girls, it’s no problem at all. The Paul VI girls
Girls Tennis No one doubted our girls for a second this year. They
played well all season and sent four girls, Morrissey Walsh ’19, Brenna
soccer program received the South Jersey Soccer Officials Sportsmanship
Sharkey ’19, Veronica Moore ’19, and Audrey Van Schalkwyk ’19, to the
Award for this past season. This award is presented annually to the school
State playoffs.
that demonstrates exemplary sportsmanship behavior during the season.
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Girls Volleyball Paul VI is home to champion athletes, with The boys team had a great indoor season, with 4 Meet of Champions
qualifiers, 2 school records, and 4 National Championship qualifiers.
students always going out on the court or field to win in the name of our
Freshmen Mike and Matt Mazero both qualified for Indoor Nationals in
school. The girls volleyball team has brought home yet another conference
the 400 m and 55 m dash and competed for the title of fastest freshman in
title this year.
the country. At the Indoor Nationals, Matt Mazero placed 17th in the 60 m
Wrestling Kudos to wrestler Nicholas Arena ’20, who went all the dash, Mike Marzero placed 10th in the 400 m dash, and our boys placed
way to the Quarter Finals for his team. Both Nicholas and Kevin Johnson 11th in the 4x400 relays (Chris Cavalieri ‘20, Matt Martino ’20, Mike and
advanced to Regions. Wrestlers Nick Arena and Kevin Johnson both placed Matt Mazero).
3rd in District 27 and advanced to Regions. In Region 7, Nick placed 6th. Cheerleaders Congratulations to the cheerleaders who competed
Ice Hockey Just another conference win for our school? Not exactly, at Nationals in Atlantic City this year finishing second in their division! The
as no win goes unnoticed. Our team provided Paul VI with a Colonial girls should also be commended for doing a tremendous amount of
charitable work in the community during the year. For the 16th year, the
Valley C - Valley Division conference title, and we could not be prouder!
Paul VI cheerleaders have supported the “Making Strides for Breast Cancer”
Boys and Girls Track Congratulations to the track team, who event. According to Head Coach Clare (Joyce) Kenney ’77, “the girls arrive
had a very successful year, with multiple records broken for boys and girls. early and are there to do whatever is needed. They hand out water bottles,
cheer on survivors, lead opening stretches, and cheer on the walkers as
The girls team had a historic year, with 6 Meet of Champions qualifiers,
they return. We are proud that the girls have been doing this, along with
11 school records broken, and 6 National championship qualifiers. Bridget
other team service projects, for so many years.” This year, in addition to
Lyons shattered the indoor school record at the States by 11 seconds to
the Breast Cancer event, they did a pep rally for the Special Olympics on
join her teammates at Meet of Champions. Kambi Walker ’20 became the
our Paul VI Field the night before the Opening Rally at TCNJ, the Leukemia
High Jump State Champion. At Meet of Champions, Aaliyah Vandergrift
and Lymphoma Night the Light Walk, Toys for Tots, and adopted a family
’19 finished 8th in the state (200 m dash), Kambi Walker finshed 7th (high
of four little girls this past Christmas where the cheerleaders provided all of
jump), and Aliya Rae Garozzo ’20 finished 5th (55 hurdles). At the Indoor their gifts and Christmas dinner. Head Coach Kenney said, “We as coaches
Nationals, our girls placed 4th in the 4x200 (Keyann’a Watkins ’19, Skylar could not have asked for anything more. The girls jump at the chance to
Harris ’20, Aliya Rae Garozzo, Aaliyah Vandergrift), with a diving finish help these causes and continue to go above and beyond what is asked of
from Vandegrift to win our heat. Kambi Walker had a huge lifetime best, them. We appreciate the girls as well as their parents’ generosity when it
breaking our school record in the high jump and placing third. comes to stepping up to help those in need.”
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College Athletic Commitments
This year, the following 18 Paul VI senior athletes formally signed with NCAA teams.
NAME SPORT COLLEGE NCAA DIVISION
Payton Barr Lacrosse East Carolina University D1
Jessica Bizzoco Soccer Stevenson University D3
Olivia Boucot Soccer Bloomsburg University D2
Brian Brown Football Valley Forge Military JUCO
Alyssa Carfagno Soccer West Point U.S. Military Academy D1
Dylan Coco Soccer Albright College D3
Ava Compagnoni Tennis Ursinus College D3
Ally Fisher Rowing West Virginia University D1
Tyler Gargano Cross Country Jefferson University D2
Mike Leshko Soccer Georgian Court University D2
Robert Maraski Lacrosse Berry University D3
Taylor Metz Lacrosse Juniata College D3
Caitlyn Scully Field Hockey Misericordia University D3
Amelia Smith Cross Country DeSales University D3
Carly Stroemel Basketball Sacred Heart University D1
Isaiah Taylor Football Valley Forge Military JUCO
Aaliyah Vandergrift Track St. Francis University D1
Morrissey Walsh Tennis York College D3
Also, Junior Sydney Corbett will formally sign with Fairfield University for D1 Soccer for the following year.
Fall and Winter Sports Awards
Congratulations to our athletes who were recognized for their achievements at the Fall and Winter Sports Award Banquets.
FALL SPORTS AWARDS WINTER SPORTS AWARDS
First Team All-Conference First Team All-Conference
Henry Westermann������������� Football-Kicker Second Team All-Conference Tyshon Judge ������������������������������� Basketball
Tyler Gargano ����������������������� Cross Country Preston Verling �������� Football Offense-Line Abaigeal Babore ������������������������� Basketball
Colton Johnson �������������������� Cross Country Benjamin Jennings �������������� Cross Country Sara McShea �������������������������������� Basketball
Matthew Slattery ������������������ Cross Country Amelia Smith ������������������������ Cross Country Carly Stroemel ���������������������������� Basketball
Madison Kelly������������������������ Cross Country Hannah Whitmire ���������������� Cross Country Isabella Formosa ������������������������ Equestrian
Bridget Lyons ������������������������ Cross Country Erin DiSandro ������������������������� Field Hockey
Annie Skiles �������������������������� Cross Country Gianna Conti �������������������������� Field Hockey Second Team All-Conference
Katie Sparks �������������������������� Cross Country Dylan Coco ���������������������������������������� Soccer Hartnel Haye ������������������������������� Basketball
Payton Barr ����������������������������� Field Hockey Michael Vaccaro �������������������������������� Soccer Wisler Sanon ������������������������������� Basketball
Caroline Francesconi ������������� Field Hockey Jessica Bizzoco ���������������������������������� Soccer Nile Miller ������������������������������������ Basketball
Joshua Rivkind ���������������������������������� Soccer Ava Compagnoni ������������������������������� Tennis Nicholas Arena ������������������ Wrestling 132 lb
Jarah Barquero ��������������������������������� Soccer Morrissey Walsh �������������������������������� Tennis
Alyssa Carfagno �������������������������������� Soccer Brenna Sharkey ����������������� Tennis-Doubles
Natalie Schooley ������������������������������� Soccer Veronica Moore ����������������� Tennis-Doubles
Audrey Van Schalkwyk ���������������������� Tennis Alexandra Vincenti ����������������������� Volleyball
Kristen O’Donnell ������������������������ Volleyball Emma Monico ������������������������������ Volleyball
Sydney Hughes ���������������������������� Volleyball
Congratulations to the varsity girls tennis and girls soccer teams for achieving the highest team GPA (grade point average) during the fall season!
Congratulations to the girls swim team for achieving the highest team GPA during the winter season!
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Art Service Project Outstanding Achievement in
TV Broadcasting
On Friday, March 29, our art teacher, Ms. Ogle, and ten students went
Last December, Meghan Bonner ’19 and Nicholas Iadonisi ’19 completed
to Nemours at A.I. DuPont Children’s Hospital. While at the hospital, our
and graduated from the KYW News Studies Program. A total of 73 students
students spent time with the patients and made artwork with them. They
from high schools across the Delaware Valley attended the 4-week
also made artwork for patients who were in isolation.
intensive training course, learning about television and radio broadcasting
from industry professionals. Students created news stories that aired on
NHS Bingo Benefit radio station KYW. Both Meghan and Nicholas placed in the top 10 of
all students in the program and received a certificate for outstanding
achievement and dedication.
Outstanding Jazz Band!
Megan Polifrone ’21
The Paul VI National Honor Society organized their first annual Bingo
night that took place on Friday, March 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fifty students and participants donated toiletries, hygiene products, and
kitchen necessities to Joseph’s House in Camden. These products benefit
homeless individuals who are supported by this non-profit organization. Congratulations to the Paul VI Jazz Band, who did a great job in their
performance on Saturday, March 16, at the Sterling High School Jazz
Festival. The PVI Jazz Band received an “Outstanding” rating, one of the
Watch the PVI Sports live stream! The Paul VI highest awards. The Paul VI Jazz Band was the only band to achieve the
Advanced TV Class now live streams one or more “Outstanding” honor. Senior Cole Silvey also received an Honorable
Mention solo award. The jazz festival was a fun learning experience that
home games for every sport (with the exception of
allowed the band members to showcase their talent. The band also had
track) that competes on the Paul VI campus. The
the opportunity to learn about the other bands and their techniques and
schedule for the upcoming year exceeds 26 events!
songs. Sterling High School provided a wonderful experience, and we
Announcements will be posted on our home page hope to return next year.
and on Facebook with the link before each live stream.
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Caroline Napolitano ’21 Evelyn Grace Hulitt ’22
Caroline Napolitano, Paul VI sophomore and Irish dancer, has qualified Congratulations to Evelyn Grace Hulitt ’22 on winning the title of Miss
for both the North American Irish Dance Championship and the Open Seashore Line Outstanding Teen. Teens were considered for the crown
Champion level of dance with her third first place of the year. Nationals will by seven judges in categories such as interview, evening gown/on-stage
be held in Vancouver in July. Open Champion is the highest of six levels question, talent, and fitness. Along with earning the crown title, Grace won
of Irish dance. She also competed among the best in the world in the the award for evening gown/on-stage question, where she spoke on her
All Ireland’s Dancing Championship in Killarney, Ireland. Caroline attends platform, B.U.S.T. Bullying. In addition, she was selected by her peers as
class three times per week at Cummins School of Irish Dance and practices Miss Congeniality.
or does fitness training daily. She competes year-round, soaring like a PVI Grace is excited about her new role and looks forward to representing
Eagle in her leaps and jumps! the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen organization in her community. To
promote her platform, B.U.S.T. Bullying, she plans to educate youth on
Toys for Tots 2018 how to help if they are a witness to bullying. Grace will compete in January
for the title of Miss New Jersey’s Outstanding Teen.
The Miss New Jersey’s Outstanding Teen Organization is an official
preliminary to the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Program and a little
sister to the Miss America Organization, which is based in Atlantic City.
Miss America’s Outstanding Teen is a scholarship-based program that was
organized to promote scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment,
healthy living, and community involvement.
Members of Paul VI Peer Leadership classes help package Toys for
Tots. Paul VI High School donated 500 toys to “Toys for Tots”!
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