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2012/2013
ANNUAL FUND
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No matter the size, your gift enables the Mount to:
- Offer scholarships and financial aid
- Provide state-of-the-art technology in classrooms
- Maintain the school
grounds and facilities
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SAVE THE DATE
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Tuesday October 30: Harvard Club
Friday Nov. 9: Class of 1972 40th Reunion
Friday Nov. 9: Class of 1987 25th Reunion
Thanksgiving Day Thursday Nov. 22: Annual Turkey Bowl
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 Vol 3 Issue 3: December 2012 |
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President's Letter
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 Dear Alums and Friends of the Mount,
"Evil is defeated by love, and love alone." I came across this thought when trying to respond to the tragic events at Newtown Elementary School in Connecticut recently. There are no easy answers to understanding this event - only difficult questions. Hence, my response: proclaim love, even when it makes no sense - especially when it makes no sense.
It is this Christian optimism which we have learned through the example of the founder of the Marist Brothers, St. Marcellin Champagnat. He asked his Brothers and followers to "live with a heart that has no bounds."
I think the energy and power of this exhortation can be seen in the following newsletter. Here you will meet the indomitable spirit of the Mount! One of our alums, Captain Paul Rinn '64 is proof of the power and truth of Champagnat's observation.
Enjoy the alums who serve as mentors and models of dreams on the horizon as they share their experience and expertise with our boys at the Annual Career Day. See our students in action taking care of younger students at a traditional Christmas Party. A closer look at the folks who make up the Mount community is revealed in the story of one Mount family that knows the value of a great Mount education - on and off the playing field.
All in all, we have had a busy few weeks. The Christmas holiday offers a break from the action and you will find that our work at the Mount continues at a high level of energy and engagement.
I wish all our readers a warm and inspiring Christmas holiday. The narrative of a child's arrival bursting forth a long time ago is still being told, and re-told today in the classrooms and fields of the Mount. I wish you renewed joy and enjoyment of the many blessings this special time of year has to offer us.
Sincerely,
Dr. Anthony Miserandino
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MSM Career Day: Gateway to Opportunities!
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 | Steven Murphy '83 gives the keynote address to
Mount Juniors and Seniors at the 2012 Career Day |
Mount Juniors and Seniors enthusiastically attended Career Day at the Mount on November 30, 2012, where over 20 Mount alum and friends spoke to students about the exciting possibilities of careers in fields including the US Secret Service, Accounting, Engineering, the Military, IT, Politics, Journalism and Culinary Food Service.
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Riverside High School Principal Steve Murphy '83 and former Mount Principal, was the keynote speaker, and gave a compelling talk to the students about service. Steve has been an educator for the past 24 years. He was awarded an undergraduate degree from Mercy College and later received two Masters Degrees from Manhattan College in the field of Counseling and School Administration.
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PAUL RINN '64 SPEAKS AT HARVARD CLUB
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Mount St. Michael Academy held its 6th Annual Harvard Club Colloquium at the Harvard Club in Manhattan on Dec. 11. The guest speaker was Mount Alum Captain Paul X. Rinn '64, USN (Ret.) first Commanding officer of the USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58).
Captain Rinn related to a captive audience how his experience at the Mount provided him with a solid foundation of principles that shaped his leadership and that instilled in him the value of "never giving up on your people." Because Rinn believed in his crew, he saw ordinary men, in the midst of a life threatening crisis, exhibit extraordinary character by providing life saving decisions through quick thinking and hard work when their ship was struck by a mine in the Persian Gulf on April 14.
The event was sponsored by generous donations from Mount Alum Kenneth Gamble '58 and Hudson Valley Bank.
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Christmas is for the Kids!
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 | Mount Students volunteering at Mercy Center:
those gingerbread houses look good! |
by Jerel Gayle '14
Mount Students, through Campus Ministry, volunteered at the Mercy Center in the South Bronx on Thursday, Dec. 12 to help Mercy with its annual Children's Program Christmas Party.
About 20 Mount students, freshmen through seniors, sang Christmas Carols to over 35 children from 5 to 14 years old at the event, and then helped them to make (and eat!) gingerbread houses from graham crackers and vanilla icing. Keep Reading
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 | | Patty Zippo: "The Mount is like family" |
In 2003, Patty and Mickey Zippo, who originally hail from Long Island, NY and live in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx, were at the Westchester County Center School Fair when they met Bro. John Bantz '56, then President of Mount St. Michael Academy.
Their son, Emil, was in eighth grade and attending public school and the family was actively looking at high schools that Emil would like and at which he would thrive. Emil had a preference for an all- boys high school and also wanted to play hockey.
Bro. John chatted with the family at the Fair and invited Emil and the Zippos to come and visit the Mount. Says Patty, "We met Bro. John and were really interested in what he said about the Mount and how it was such a strong school for young men in terms of academics, character building and camaraderie." Emil visited the Mount with his parents and said, " Mom, this is it!" Keep Reading
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2012/2013 Annual Fund:
Why I Give
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Ralph Jardine '84
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Ralph Jardine '84: "I am happy and feel obliged to financially support Mount Saint Michael and the Marist Brotherhood since they provided me with a superb education and excellent preparation for college and beyond.
I sincerely feel that any success that I may have enjoyed during my adult life, I owe to the Mount and the sacrifices that my mother made allowing me to be there."
Our Annual Fund bridges the gap between tuition and operating expenses. Your investment will provide funding for programs, activities and other expenses that the school incurs. Tuition and fees cover about 66% of total revenue collected, which is why we need to rely on your support. Regardless of its size, your gift to the Annual Fund enables the Mount to:
· Offer need-based financial support
· Provide state-of-the-art technology
· Drive excellence in curriculum and scholastic advancement
· Make repairs to school facilities and grounds MATCHING GIFTS: You can double your gift through a matching gift from your employer! Check to see if your organization is a matching gift participant!
RECURRING DONATIONS: Please consider a recurring donation of $5, $10, $20 or $50 a month! It's easy: Just register your account once and you can set up your recurring donation! CLICK HERE TO DONATE!!! |
| Mount Gridiron History: We need your help! |
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 Calling All Mount Football Greats! We are in the process of documenting our Mount Football History and there are gaps in documenting team records for certain years: 1970, 1971 and
1975-1984 (The Joe Tricario Coaching Years)
If anyone has definite information for our teams' records during these seasons please email Mike Duignan:
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| Mount Basketball Season Off to a Solid Start! |
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 | | Mount beat St. Francis 64-40 in this Dec. 6 game |
The Mount Varsity Basketball is off to a promising start for the 2012-13 Season! So far the team has a 3-2 record. Come out and support the team when you can.
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| Class Notes | |
 | | Carl Brand '42 in June 2012 at his 88th birthday with his great-grandson |
Carl William Brand '42, entered eternal rest on October2, 2012. Carl was born in the Bronx on June 19, 1924. Living in the Edgewater Park section of the borough with his sister Beatrice, his early years were filled with boating, fishing and other outdoor activities. He retained his love of the water all his life.
He joined the US Marine Corps when he graduated from Mt St Michaels and fought at the Iwo Jima, Saipan and Tinian major battles of WWII in the Pacific with the 4th Marine division. He applied his great intelligence and talent as a marine engine mechanic, outboard motor parts distribution manager, and industrial machine design/mechanic. He was well-read - a self-taught expert in many subjects - who could apply his knowledge to the challenge at hand.
Partially paralyzed in a fall in 1998, he was an example to everyone for how to deal with adversity and carry-on. Carl was pre-deceased by his wife of 53 years, Marie Terese, in 2002. He is survived by his 8 children, as well as 19 grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons.
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Devany Jr. '57 |
Thomas Devany Jr. '57, of Sunny Isles Beach, passed away Nov. 9, 2012, after a long battle with Parkinson's with his wife at his side. He was 73 years old. He was born in Yonkers, New York on February 12, 1939 and was the only son of Thomas J. Devany and Caroline Pascal Devany.
After completing high school at Mount St. Michael Academy, he entered Iona College on a New York state regents and competitive scholarship, graduating with a BS (High Honors) June 1961. He was admitted to graduate studies at the Marine Sciences University, University of Miami on a NDEA fellowship. In 1961 he was granted an NSF fellowship.
In 1964 he commenced research under Dr. Richard Robins as a graduate assistant in the ichthyologocal collectives. He was admitted to doctoral candidacy in late 1964 and concluded his studies and research. He was granted the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on January 24, 1969.
Tom was a first rate marathon runner and participated in marathons worldwide, including the New York marathon. He travelled worldwide as an oceanographer, always researching and studying, as well as for pleasure.
He is survived by his wife, Lynette Ann, his sisters, Suzanne and Pamela, as well as cousins and a niece and nephew. Services will be private, and there will be a celebration of his life at a later date in the Bahamas, which he loved.
His memory will never be forgotten by all those whose lives he touched Levitt-Weinstein Memorial Chapels N.M.B. (305) 932-2700
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Jim Gillick '72: On Dec 11, 2012, my daughter and her husband Kimberly and Matt Fazackerley, welcomed their baby girl into the world:
Fiona Clare Fazackerley, 7lbs 11oz, 20 1/4 in. Their first child and my first grandchild!
 | | Jaime Hutter, son of Mount Alum Greg Hutter '6 |
His son Jaime competed and completed his first triathlon this past January in New Zealand. A professional had the winning time which was just over 9 hours. Jaime was happy with his 11 and 1/2 hours.
Hutch still tells his son about his intense full court games with Dooley and Brennan and two others during summers at Parkchester. The games would go all day long and if your team lost, you sat. Let it be known the "Three Amigos" sat very little.
 | | Terrence O'Sullivan '76 |
Terrence O'Sullivan, recent retiree from the U.S. Army, came back to Mount to
hold the trophy the 1975 Mountaineers captured in the 1975 Turkey Bowl with a 9-6 victory.
Prior to that game, Hayes had held the trophy for 9 years.
Thank You to all veterans who continue to serve our country!
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Career Day |
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Mr. Murphy is currently a doctoral candidate at Concordia University in the field of Educational Leadership.
In addition to his current responsibilities as Principal, Mr. Murphy serves as President of the Yonkers Council of School Administrators and Vice President of the New York State Federation of School Administrators.
We would like to sincerely thank our following Career Day Participants:
Richard Barry '79 Senior Tax Partner, Ernst & Young
Edward Brand '82 Engineering Manager, FAA
Frank J. Branca '63 CEO of New Dimensions Remodeling
Thomas P. Burke '78 Sr. VP e-Commerce,Scholastic, Inc.
James K. Coleman '76 VP of Houlihan-Parnes Real Estate
Charles Davis Secret Service
Anthony DelGiudice Teacher, Mount St. Michael Academy
Stephen Dougherty '77 Bayer Health Care Pharmaceuticals
Denis J. Flavin '88 Yonkers Fire Department
John R. Folkerts '85 Yonkers Fire Department
Louis A. Giannini '72 President and CEO of Pro Tile Stone
John W. Goff '69 TV Reporter, News 12 Westchester
John F. Larkin '67 Sports and Athletic Coach
Joseph Maresca '69 Certified Public Accountant
Michael A. Martinelli '68 Judge, Yonkers City Court
Steven Murphy '83 Education
Michael Muzyk '78 President Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.
Joseph R. Napolitano '70 Pres., Advanced Dist. Systems
Michael A Pavlick Sr. Kroll VP Operations, Kroll
Basil Smikle '89 Political Consultant
Michael Smyth '78 Director of Contract Mgt., Tyco
Richard Tinger '63 Pharmacist
US Army US Marine Corps Representatives
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| Parents |
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When Emil attended the Mount, from 2003-2007, the Zippos threw themselves in as some of the most involved parents at the school Patty joined the Parents Association right away and participated in all of the events that the PA organizes, like the Mother-Son Dance, the Father-Son Fishing Trip and fun-raising events like the Card Party. The Parents Association also raises money to provide scholarships.
"The parents were so welcoming to us right away," says Patty, "and it made us want to jump in and help. It feels like a family and the more we put into it the more we get out of it!" Patty now serves as President of the Parents Association.
Mickey Zippo became a part time lacrosse coach at the Mount when Emil attended, and his enthusiasm for the Mount and vice versa led to his current position as the full time assistant coach for the JV Lacrosse Team. Says Mickey: "The kids are great here."
Emil's younger brother Joe Zippo got to know and love the Mount through Emil, and came here in 2009. Joe plays ice hockey here, and will graduate in 2013.
Emil graduated from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT, where he studied business, and now works for Admit One in Manhattan.
 | | Proud Mount parent and Assistant JV Lacrosse Coach Mickey Zippo |
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| Kids |
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Mercy Center Christmas Party |
Of course Jolly 'Ole Saint Nick dropped by (the Mount's own Gary Garza '13) to delighted kids, handing out ho-hos and presents!
Mercy Center, founded in 1990 as a counseling and support center, is run by the Sisters of Mercy and its mission is to empower women and their families in the South Bronx to liberate themselves from economic poverty.
Mercy promotes the right to an improved quality of life by addressing the needs of the whole person, developing skills for healthy family living and economic advancement, and building a community of respect, hospitality, and non-violence.
Thank you to Sister Connie, Mayra Nolan, Anthony DelGuidice and our Mount students for taking part in such a wonderful event.
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