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Catholic Memorial School e-Knightline May 15, 2011

Reports from Spring Break

At the end of his spring break in the Dominican Republic this April, Andrew Rogantino '12 got up in front of his peers and talked about baseball.

Asked to choose one object he'd found, purchased or been given that week, Rogantino chose what for him was one emblem of the country's greatness, a greatness he'd discovered by meeting the people, tasting the food, and working the land in this unique Caribeean place.

As CM's first delegation to the Dominican Republic, fifteen students on this BERSI trip had much to discuss when it came to reflections each night with Mr. Patrick Murray, who led the group...[read more]

What's your line?

Career Day's many choices

CEOs, CFOs, attorneys, supervisors, banking directors and detectives took a day off this month to share the love of their work with seventh and eighth graders in the Middle School Program.

Mr. Young P'13 '15.

Students watched with inquisitive minds as parents like Mark Young P'13 '15 talked about being a financial services expert, David Marshall P'15 shared stories from the Boston Fire Department, and Victoria Bifano P'16 discussed managing a company's HR budget.

In each student's face was the wonder and possibility that lies behind the question: what will you be when you grow up? Read more...

The 2011 CM Arts Awards

CM artists have been earning high praise all spring: two state champions in forensics, four Scholastic Art Award recipients, two Art All-State honorees and an All-Star cast member in the Mass Drama Festival have already been crowned.

Renaissance Man: Ethan Madden '11, the Knight in red, won the evening's top award. Photo: Ellen Eberly.

But at the annual Art Show and Arts Awards Night on April 28, CM's arts faculty praised young artists of all disciplines who have contributed to making Catholic Memorial School a more vibrant and dynamic place to learn...[read more]

CM Alumni: News and Notes

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Dennis Keeley '75 writes to report that his son, Brian '10, just finished a year at St. Thomas More School and will be attending Roanoke College in the fall.

John Huether '82 traveled to St. Louis on April 30 where he received the National Sportsmanship Award. Below, Huether is pictured with St. Louis Blues player Barret Jackman (left) and referee Richard Sweeney (right).

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Peter DiMarzio '79 was just selected as the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. Formerly, DiMarzio had worked as the Employee Assistance Coordinator/Sexual Assault Response Coordinator for the Coast Guard's District 1.

Bill Sittig '02 and his Foxborough High baseball team will face off against his former coach Hal Carey '95 and the Knights on May 28. Sittig and his team also hopes to raise $1,000 for "Curt's Pitch for ALS" on that night with their own "Hits for Hope" campaign.

"I am living and working in Munich, Germany," Mike Waite '05 writes. "If there are other alumni in the area I would be happy to meet them."

Save the dates! June 6 is the annual Fandrey Golf tournament. July 31 is the annual Cape Cod Alumni Reception. The next CM Downtown Business event will occur this fall. And September 26 is the 25th annual CM Golf Tournament. Click here for more information.

Reunion 2011: June 10-11 at CM. Click here for a complete schedule or to register today!

Cleanout sale this Sunday!

The Catholic Memorial School Bookstore will hold its annual Spring Cleanout Sale on Sunday, May 15 in the school lobby. All apparel will be marked down 15%, and the sale hours are scheduled for 10am - 1pm.

For more information, please contact bookstore manager Rob Croteau at617-469-8000, ext. 5008.

Click here to shop in the online bookstore.

In other news

The Joy of Recovery: Former N.E. Patriot Chris Sullivan addresses classes

Renewal and Recommitment to Blessed Edmund Rice

Latin Club places 7th at State Convention

Independent studies conclude with Fab-Four salute

Senior Connor Keehnle's soulful script, acting, guitar solos and vocals brought two weeks of senior independent studies to a close on Tuesday afternoon. The UMass-bound senior, who has been a mainstay in CM's music programs for four years, applied his own interpretation to twenty-four Beatles's songs from albums that spanned the Fab Four's discography.

Mr. Spaner with (l-r) Mark Woodall '12, Ethan Madden '11, Kevin Beazley '11 and Connor Keehnle '11. Photo: Mrs. Eberly.

In between acoustic and electric performances on guitar, Keehnle performed a conversation with a disembodied Paul McCartney, whose advice on love and life was piped in from speakers surrounding him, as he recounted his own experiences growing up...[read more]

With new fields, new traffic patterns

As part of the $1.7 million in renovations taking place at CM this summer, construction on Br. McKenna Field begins this Monday, May 16. David Berment '12 and Armani Reeves '12 took the opportunity on Friday afternoon (below) to make a few last passes on the existing field.

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Parents and students, please note: in order to accommodate the construction equipment, the Springvale St. entrance to the school's rear parking lot will be closed. Students and parents must enter the lot through the main entrance on Baker Street, and exit using the Marshall Street egress next to McCracken Auto. In order to prevent traffic jams and ensure safety, we are asking that all constituents follow this traffic pattern. No one will be allowed to enter the parking lot through Marshall Street; doing so will increase the risk of accidents.

Since our senior class had its last day this past week, juniors who wish to park in the rear lot must now register their cars with Mr. Finamore prior to parking there. We apologize for the convenience and look forward to the improved campus we will have this fall!

Three winners in BPL Poetry Contest

CM students did exceptionally well in this spring's annual Intergenerational Poetry Contest, sponsored by the West Roxbury Public Library.

Will Moriarty '16 and Dominic Jerry '15 won the contest in their age divisions. Even their English teacher did well, with Mrs. Eberly taking home the top prize in the adult division...[read more]

From the Athletics Department

The #5-ranked varsity baseball team won four straight games in the last week to move to 11-3. On Thursday, however, the streak ended when they faced BC High's Donnie Murray, who allowed only one run in their first matchup and was again unstoppable. The Knights visit Xaverian on Monday. Read more in the Boston Globe...

Varsity track phenom Ryan Malone '11 has won three straight events this season at duel meets against St. John's Prep, MC and Xaverian. At BC High on Tuesday, he set a personal best record with his triple-jump. Several other event winners have dominated all season...read more.

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The varsity rugby team finished the regular season with a 26-12 win over North Quincy on May 4. The team plays in the state tournament on May 14 at Moakley Field in South Boston.

Varsity volleyball finishes the regular season on Monday when it heads to Millis. The team defeated Randolph on Monday, 3-1.

Scores posted as soon as they come in: follow CM on Twitter.

The varsity tennis team defeated Malden Catholic on May 3, with the doubles teams of Brian Dalzell '12/Casey Hamel '14 and Mike Gallagher '11/Elliot Simmons-Uvin '11 winning. The ever tenacious Mark Anthony Kenney '13 moved to 10-1 with his #1-singles win over Xaverian on May 10.

Varsity lacrosse moved to 10-4 on Thursday with a 7-6 win over MC. The team defeated Xaverian, 14-7, on Tuesday, and face Mansfield next on Monday.

We're nearing our goal!

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Thank you to all of those members of the CM community who have chosen to make the school a priority in their philanthropic giving.

The Unrestricted Annual Fund - the largest source of income after tuition, is nearing its goal of $400,000, raising over $311,000 in gifts and pledges or 78% toward the mark. But the participation goal is just as important, and CM stands at 82%, or 1,425 donors, toward our goal of 1,743.

Make your gift today for the CM Annual Fund and help support the mission of Catholic Memorial. Click here to make your donation online.

Headline news

"Dedham student named outstanding delegate" (Boston.com)

"Sportsmanship winner says it's 'all about respect'" (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

"Gorman and Connaughton duel; CM beats Prep" (ESPN Boston)