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The ShieldJuly/August 2012
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 Seizing the Day
Marist Class of 2012 is one of the best
Sunlight streamed through the windows and into the gymnasium, highlighting the room filled with parents and friends who'd come to witness the graduation of Marist's Class of 2012.
Although less warm that other years, the crowd still used their programs as fans, struggling to get through the June 2 ceremony so that they could gather outside to take pictures with the 131 graduates.
Blue, gold, red, and even tiger-striped balloons floated above the seats, one bundle already lost, tangled in the half-raised basketball backboard.
The gymnasium serves many uses over the school year - as a site for an arts festival, an arena for sports - but few purposes seem as important as this. Loved ones dress up as if for a ball to witness the final, most significant moment in each student's life thus far. The gym is the last place at Marist that many of them will see as they depart the school for good.
Read more: Hudson Reporter - Seizing the day Marist Class of 2012 is one of the best
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Meet Marist Annual Fund Chairperson for 2012-2013,
Mr. Jerry Masin '76
Mr. Jeremiah (Jerry) Masin '76 has been appointed Annual Fund Chairperson for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. After graduating from Marist in 1976, Mr. Masin received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Rutgers University and a Master of Science degree in Management from University of Maryland, University College. Jerry stated, "As a member of the Marist High School Directory, I hope to be able to assist the Board, staff, faculty, students and alumni to continue to advance our mission of creating a community of lifelong, faith-filled learners." Financial development is a vital element of Marist's vision and mission. Working with the entire Marist community, Jerry further stated, "My goal will be to help foster the vision and execution behind our fund-raising efforts, connecting them with our goals, values and beliefs." John Taormina, Director of Advancement added, "I look forward to working with Jerry Masin as he promotes annual giving for the School. Jerry has a wonderful approach in personalizing his outreach to alumni and school constituents through various forms of communication. His presence creates a linkage with donors, while projecting a favorable direction to the campaign." |
 Louis F. Laico '71 Honored at 18th Annual Blue and Gold Alumni Golf Classic Congratulations to Louis F. Laico '71 who received The St. Marcellin Champagnat Service Award at the 8th Annual Blue and Gold Alumni Gold Classic at the Glen Ridge Country Club on June 19, 2012. The St. Marcellin Champagnat Service Award is named after the founder of the Marist Brothers, St. Marcellin Champagnat. The award is conferred upon those who have dedicated themselves to fulfilling the vision of St. Marcellin Champagnat: to educate children and prepare them for life. Thank you to all of our alumni and friends who came out to support not only Louie, but also Marist High School. The proceeds from your contributions will go directly to providing Marist students with the opportunity to obtain a competitive and quality education in the safe surroundings of Marist High School. |
Check out the new marist.org! Today we launched a new version of the school's website, marist.org. We've given the entire site a facelift, including easy access to our social networking pages, enhanced navigation and easier ways of getting in touch with the people at Marist. |
 A Quick Note from John Taormina Dear Alumni and Marist friends, Thank you for your care, concern and compassion for Marist High School and our students. This past school year we met our annual giving goal of $230,000. But, as a school family, we still have our work cut out for us. The need for student tuition assistance continues to rise and so do expenses. As partners in our mission, we need you to help us meet our goal of $260,000 for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. Together, and as a family, let's continue to stick together and financially support the school in however way possible. It is because you share your personal success with our youngsters that awesome things happen every day. Look at the graduating class of 2012. They earned over $8 million in scholarships and financial awards (highest in Marist history and over $2 million more than last year) and 100% college acceptance! Without you, many of these successful students would have fallen through the cracks into failing alternative educational settings. The picture is clear. Your prayers and financial investment allow for continued success stories. Without your partnership, we just can't sustain enrollment or run special programs according to the academic or social skill levels of our students. To partner with Marist High School and our students, please invest by clicking www.marist.org/annualfund. It's not always easy to provide financial support in one lump sum, especially today. If monthly payments or installment payments make better budgetary sense for you, as it does for me, please email Norma Abreu at nabreu@marist.org. May God bless you. Sincerely in St. Marcellin Champagnat, John A. Taormina, M.A. Director of Advancement |
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