The Ampersand


Spring NewsletterApril 2013
In This Issue
Featured Reading
Registration Update
Recurring Payments
International Student Recruitment
In Memorium
Class Notes

April 19th 
1st Annual Bonner & Prendie Golf Outing
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April 21st the 
2nd Annual Prendie Alumnae Mass
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Ecycling Event
April 27th 
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM 
B&P Parking Lot
Rain or Shine
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May 4th 
The Bonner & Prendie Alumni Craft Fair
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May 9th Dan Penot Memorial Golf Outing
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Thank You
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Joyful, joyful we adore thee!

Greetings!

 

I was tempted to call my parents after Easter liturgy and tell them they didn't completely get their money's worth of 12 years of Catholic school. Our pastor had delivered the Easter homily and encouraged his congregation to be excited about our entering the Easter season. He said, "Lent has been 40 days of reflection and sacrifice, rejoice you have earned Easter season which is 50 days of joy!" Do you remember that we now get 50 "joyful" days? I  hadn't.

 

Then came Easter Monday and we heard Father Olson's mother had been called home by the Lord. I was also aware of the deteriorating condition of a young lady who was the only survivor of a very serious car accident (caused by a drunk driver). I learned a good friend, who I hadn't seen in some time was just laid off from his job of 35 years. Was Father John talking to me on Sunday? Did he know I would need to remember that I was IN the state of JOY at a time when I was being hit with things so void of joy?

 

If you think like I do, you can only conclude that we are never really in control of so many things, only He is. We can, however, make choices; therefore I choose to reclaim my state of joy but also decided I need to be most thankful for my blessings and more prayerful for intentions of those in need of God's strength. In this edition of the Bonner & Prendie Ampersand, you'll read some incredible accounts of the joyful year we are having at the school. You'll see, 1) remarkable growth in our Admissions efforts, 2) exciting news in nearing the Annual Appeal goal, 3) the potential of new students from as many as 7,000 miles away and 4) a spring filled with events and activities like the Father's Club inaugural golf outing on April 19.

 

I hope after reading this edition you are inspired to claim your joy. I can assure you a "joyful" experience if you choose to become more involved with your alma mater, or lend us a financial gift that makes you feel good about giving and bring us that much closer to or even exceed our goal for the annual appeal. Please always feel free to call me. May God continue to bless you and your families as He reveals to us His spring creations.

 

Warm regards,

 

Jim Catrambone

Save the Dates:  
 
2013 Beach Blast

August 3, 2013

LaCosta in Sea Isle, NJ for more infomation contact [email protected].
 
Prendie Class of 1963 50th Reunion

Archbishop Prendergast High School Class of 1963, will celebrate its 50th reunion, Sunday, September 29, 2013, 12:30 - 4:30 PM in Drexelbrook's South Ballroom, Drexel Hill, PA.  Contact information: Helen Forgione McDowell, 610-558-2585 or Kathy Duffy Sprows, 610-361-9187. 

 
Bonner & Prendie Class of 1983 - 30 Year Reunion  
November 30, 2013, details to follow from Regina Kane-Tannenbaum.
Admissions

The Admissions Team has been on the move since we last updated you on their status! Enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year continues to climb and is on pace to surpass the current freshman class for largest class on campus! On April 7, we hosted 6th and 7th grade students for our practice scholarship exam and Open House. There were over 120 families who spent the day on campus.  

 
Steve and Lauren are always looking for leads on potential B&P students. Know any prospects? Please send them our way!  To set up a tour, shadow day, or make an appointment to fill out financial aid paperwork, call 610-259-0280 ext 3225 or email [email protected]Financial aid applications will be accepted through May 15. 
 
As always, thank you for your continued support as the Bonner and Prendie family continues to grow! 
Annual Appeal Update

We are pleased to report that because of your generosity we are currently at 87% of our $400,000 goal for the Annual Appeal.  As we enter into the final stretch of the appeal might you consider making a financial commitment to your school with a gift, if you have not yet given. Thank you.   

 

International Student Recruitment 

Here at Bonner & Prendie we are actively recruiting international students with the help of our partners International Education Opportunities.  IEO offers international students an opportunity to study at some of the premier schools in the United States, like Bonner & Prendergast!  These students receive a top notch education, with 1:1 technology in OUR school; they will live within the IEO community in dormitory style housing with other international students from different schools.  

 

We were so pleased that Jiongwei "Allen" Qi, '15 joined our B&P Family in January and we hope to welcome many more international students in the fall. Photo includes sophomores Allen Qi and Casey Verzella, '15 (who showed Allen the ropes on his first day).  

  
 
In Memoriam
Father Daniel J. Menihane, O.S.A.
Click here for Father Menihane's Obituary
Mario F. DeLiberty, '62
Click here for Mario's Obituary
Mary Patricia Bradley, '80
Click here for Mary Patricia's Obituary
Gregory M. Hull,  ' 81
Click here for Grey's Obituary. 
Jane Olson, (Father Olson's Mother)
Click here for Mrs. Olson
  
                       Peaceful Rest Grant
                           Unto Them, O Lord!
Class Notes
Dennis Christopher (Carelli), '68
Dennis has been acting for 40 years with credits in "A Wedding" (1978), "Breaking Away" (1979), "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (2001).  Dennis' first big break was at the age of 12 in the SciFi series "Time Tunnel".  Click here for more information on Dennis' career.
Mary MacDonald Flanagan, '73
Mary is an instructor in the Delaware County Technical School program.  She is a graduate of Drexel University in Nursing and St. Joesph University in Health Administration.  Mary will be teaching some of the Bonner & Prendie senior students starting this fall a DCTS Medical Careers Program.  Click here to learn more about the program.  Thanks, Mary!
Martin CJ Mongiello, MBA, '83
Marti has been very busy since his years in the halls at Bonner!  He is an world renowned chef, having served numerous Presidents of the United States, a King, a Queen, and Prime Ministers.  Chef Marti gives credit to his Catholic education for all of his strengths as he served in the military and as he launched his very successful career.  Click here to find out more about Chef Marti.

Kenneth "Kam" Glover, '07.  

Kam earned his B.A. in English from Temple University in 2013. As an intern for Bonner & Prendergast, he has the opportunity to collaborate with the offices of advancement, academic, student affairs and communication. We are happy to have Kam with us as he looks forward to applying to masters programs that will best suit his interest in administration. 

Madeline Scepansky, '12

Madeline is currently a freshman at Drexel University studying in the Sport Management Program.  She participates in a number of on campus activities including club lacrosse and community service.  Madeline was chosen to be a 2013 Phillies Ball Girl.  Click here to read more about Madeline.