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Welcome Dr. Paul Barker
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Our Lady of Good Counsel
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OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL
Paul G Barker, Ed.D.
PRESIDENT
Patrick Bates ’70
PRINCIPAL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman: Hank Deily ’72
Mr. Robert Alesi
Dr. Paul Barker
Mr. Bradlee Bolino ’71
Mr. Michael Devlin ’77
Mr. Robert Dickman
Mr. Sean Fitzpatrick ’96
Mr. Dan Gillespie ’70
Mr. Robert Hass
Bro. James Kelly, S.F.X.
Ms. Katherine Liola ’97
Mr. Andrew Maurano ’97
Bro. Richard Mazza, CFX
Mr. Kevin McCormack ’86
Mr. Charles J. Morton ’83
Ms. Rita O’Donnell
Brother J. Conal Owens, C.F.X
Sr. Sharon Slear, SSND
Mrs. Susan Splendido
Mr. Martin Stanislav ’82
Dr. Patricia A. Thomas ’93
Mrs. Beverly Wharton-Lake
Ms. Nancy Wheeler
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Stephanie Wilson
EDITOR, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND PR
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DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
Lauren Costello ’96
DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING
Monica Augustyn ’06
DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI & PARENT RELATIONS
Debbie McKinney
ADVANCEMENT MANAGER
Ali Kelley
COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE
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PRESIDENT’S ASSISTANT
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Dear Members of the Good Counsel community:
ey were hard to miss. Late last year as I arrived
for my first interview with the search committee,
the parking lot banners proclaimed: HUMILITY,
TRUST, ZEAL, COMPASSION, and
SIMPLICITY. I wondered.
In mid-July, a few weeks after starting as President of Our Lady of Good Counsel
High School, I spent two days on retreat for administrators new to the Xaverian
Brothers Sponsored Schools network. Bro. James Kelly, President of Mount Saint
Joseph, spoke movingly of the Brothers, their history, their commitment to ministry,
and these five core values. Br. James’ stories of the remarkable faith, hope, tenacity,
sacrifice, and perseverance that created the Brothers’ schools remind us of the
importance of what we do and the legacy of Catholic education we are charged
with preserving.
Once you start viewing things with the Xaverian values in mind, you see them
everywhere. From the outset, I was impressed with the energetic service of the
students who worked with young children at the various summer camps here at
school. Dozens more students served a week at the Romero Center in Camden,
New Jersey, reaching out to the poor and marginalized. More than 40 students
entering our Ryken program spent time on campus receiving support in their
transition to our college-preparatory environment.
It’s not only the students. Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is staffed
by people who take seriously their role in the formation of young people. Our
offerings in spiritual life, academics, athletics, arts, and service are recognized as
important elements of the excellence of the school. It’s the faculty and staff that
make these go. In a series of one-on-one conversations before the start of school,
it was abundantly clear that the people who work here love the school and love
the students. eir personal example, their passion for excellence, and their
commitment to the development of each person are qualities integral to a mission
that has its origin in Jesus, the master teacher and model for students. e many
ways in which our teachers guide and inspire recall the devotion of the Brothers
and the way they bonded students to our school community.
e Xaverian Brothers may no longer be here every day, but their spiritual values
endure. ose values are lenses with which to see the Good Counsel world.
ey remind us of what we hold dear and where our school came from and why
it matters today. ey are real.
More than seven months on, I still have a lot to learn about the unique culture of
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School. But I am done wondering – those core
values are a whole lot more than slogans on light poles.
Warmly,
Paul G Barker, Ed.D.
President

“We gather here today as a
testament to the Xaverian
Brothers’ motto that ‘In harmony
small things grow.’ Even from the
beginning we have demonstrated
an exceptional ability to supersede
all expectations. ere is a reason
why I consistently hear comments
from teachers about how proud
they are of our class. Under the
umbrella of the Good Counsel
community, we began a new
tradition of excellence at the
Olney campus. I am proud to
say that I know in my heart that
as a class we have not only lived
up to, but have also enhanced the
legacy of Good Counsel. Whether
in the classroom with a record
number of AP and IB students,
or in the arts or on the athletic
fields where we have continued
a long tradition of top-level
performance, our class has pushed
the boundaries beyond what
others thought was possible.”
—Christopher Melendez ‘12
Class Speaker
IN THIS ISSUE
The New Journey Begins 2
Class of 2011 Commencement 6
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50 Years with the Class of ’62 20

e New Journey Begins
e Values Continue
When Art Raimo decided to step down as president of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School last year, most people were in disbelief
since he seemed to be a permanent fixture at our school. He had served the Good Counsel community for thirty-three years—fourteen
of those as president. Parents, students, faculty, staff and alumni alike, had a hard time imagining anyone else in the position. e
Board of Directors organized a search committee that conducted a full-scale, national search. ey spent many late nights in meetings,
implemented detailed surveys, researched references, and conducted interviews. Yet, for Dr. Paul Barker, finding Good Counsel was a
simple, serendipitous event.
Born and raised in Lower Hutt, New Zealand (just
outside the capital city of Wellington), Paul is the
oldest of Peter and Rita Barker’s four children. He
was educated by the Sisters of St. Joseph for elementary
school and the Marist Brothers for middle and high school.
He attended boarding school for the final three years of
high school, graduating from Sacred Heart College in
Auckland in 1975. Paul received his undergraduate degree
(B.A.) in English Language and Literature from Victoria
University of Wellington.
Dr. Barker entered the seminary in Sydney, Australia, for
a year and a half with the Columban Fathers before
returning to New Zealand in 1980 and teaching physical
education, religion, and English at St. Bernard’s College
in Lower Hutt. He earned a teaching diploma at the
Auckland College of Education and began a three year
stint at Palmerston North Boys’ High School before
returning to his alma mater, Sacred Heart College, in 1985.
In March 1985, in a “one chance only encounter,” Paul met
his future bride, Carol, at a barbeque. From Damascus,
Maryland, Carol was on a student work visa conducting
market research for a manufacturer of washing machines
and dryers. Not long after, Paul and Carol got engaged.
They decided the wedding would be back in the U.S., and
so, just a month shy of his 29th birthday, Paul left New
Zealand and arrived in Damascus in May 1987.
Once in the U.S., Paul realized he needed to take more
courses before he would be granted his teaching
certificate. With little money, he took his first job in the
U.S. as a realtor for Merrill Lynch Realty on Montgomery
Village Avenue. He continued that career for almost three
years before a decisive and providential opportunity came
his way. The couple had been living in a townhouse in
Ellicott City because Carol’s job in telecom sales was
located in Baltimore. They were a Washington Post
household, yet one Sunday, they bought a Baltimore Sun.
Inside, there was an ad for a long-term sub in English at
The John Carroll School in Bel Air. Knowing nothing about
the school or the town, Barker applied. “They took a
chance and hired me,” Paul said. “On January 2, 1990,
I started with five classes—all seniors including AP English.
It was a baptism by term paper, as I received 120 or so
papers at the end of that first month.”
Only a week after he began teaching at John Carroll, their
son Zach was born. The school was a huge part of Zach’s
life as he ultimately graduated from the school 18 years
later. Their daughter, Ellen, who was born almost three
years after Zach, also graduated from John Carroll this
past spring.
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During his tenure at John Carroll, Paul’s sub position
turned into a full-time English position. Soon he was
coaching soccer, moderating the newspaper, and serving
as the faculty rep on the Board. Over the course of four
summers, he earned a master’s degree in the great books
from St. John’s College in Annapolis. The discussionbased
method brought about a fundamental change in
the way he taught.
“By the time we paid for day care, I was netting about
$100 a week,” said Paul. “When the chance came for
Carol to become Midwest manager for her company, we
moved to Cleveland, OH in 1994. I was ‘Mr. Mom’ for two
years before returning to English teaching at St. Edward
High School (Holy Cross Brothers) in Lakewood, OH in
1996. I stayed five years there, coached soccer and
co-founded the rugby team. I was encouraged by the
principal to pursue an administrator’s degree, and I
completed a second master’s degree at Ursuline College.
In my final year at St. Ed’s, I served as Professional
Development Director.”
Encouraged by friends at John Carroll who knew he had
earned an Ohio principal’s certificate, Paul applied for the
principal’s job and was fortunate enough to land that
position—one that lasted 10 years. The Barkers moved to
Forest Hill, MD, in 2001.
For the first six years, the principal was the sole employee
of the Board, effectively responsible for the roles that are
nowadays usually separated into president and principal.
Paul advocated for the separation of the roles and chose
to remain as principal. After a year helping the new
president get acclimated, he enrolled in the Mid-Career
Doctorate in Educational Leadership at the University of
Dr. Barker pictured with SGA President, Craig Vincent '12
and Vice-President, Sarah Schoch '12
Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 2008. Although it was
challenging, Paul somehow was able to function as
John Carroll’s principal and complete this life-long goal,
graduating in May 2011. For his dissertation, he studied
the experience of seniors at John Carroll deemed by their
teachers to be the quietest students in the Class of 2010.
Just as his first job at John Carroll was destined, so, too,
was finding his way to Good Counsel. “I had not looked
at a job board at any point in my ten years at JC,” he
recalled. “I was in class one day at Penn when a colleague
mentioned how he looked at job boards regularly, just to
keep up with what was out there. So, I looked at the
NCEA job board, and right then and there was Good
Counsel’s posting for the position of president.”
Paul described the happenstance as the perfect storm.
“My daughter was graduating from high school; I was
finishing my doctorate; I saw the announcement for the
president’s position just one day after it was posted; and
John Carroll was in good hands. It’s hard for me not to
believe the Holy Spirit was behind this one.” Dr. Barker
added, “Good Counsel was also the closest Catholic
school to Carol’s parents’ home in Damascus.”
Since settling in his new role as CEO beginning July 1 at
Our Lady of Good Counsel, he is busy learning about the
culture of the school; the needs of the students, faculty,
parents and alumni; and prioritizing the tasks to be
accomplished.
Dr. Barker’s initial sense of the school is that it is
extremely impressive on so many levels. Beyond the
Coaching rugby at John Carroll High School. Paul’s son, Zach, is
carrying the ball.
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service, performance in the arts or athletics—each person
should be celebrated. There is a temptation to create
silos and focus only on our own special interests, but it is
imperative that we rejoice in everyone’s success, because
we are all part of one community.”
For Dr. Barker, the most alluring feature of Our Lady of
Good Counsel is the school’s focus: “We are blessed to
have Xaverian sponsorship as a reminder of where we
came from—we live and breathe the five core Xaverian
values. Those values meant a lot to the people who got us
here.” Dr. Barker believes his job at GC is to be certain to
articulate a vision of why Good Counsel is worthy of
support. “This vision should be learned, known and
recognized by our students, faculty, parents, and alumni,”
said Paul.
beautiful structures and the pristine campus, he observed
how welcoming people are and how convinced they are
about the value of a GC education. But what was most
extraordinary to Paul was how much love people have for
the school. “I realized quickly that I better not mess up.”
Referring to a book he read by Jim Collins, entitled Good
to Great, where Collins asks the question “Can a good
company become a great company and if so, how?”
Collins concludes that it is possible, but finds there are no
silver bullets. Dr. Barker believes that the same is true for
Good Counsel—that although GC is a great institution
now, the school has many opportunities to make the leap
and become even better.
Coming from five years of instituting one-to-one
computing at John Carroll, Paul believes that GC is ready
to take technology to the next level. With a new set of
eyes, Paul acknowledges the need for improving
communication both internally and externally. He also
looks forward to integrating the concept of educating the
whole person, continuing the school’s robust academic
offerings, raising achievement goals even beyond the
current levels, and continuing to provide top-notch,
twenty-first century learning.
In addition to Paul’s own trajectory of changes, he
recognizes the commitments that have been previously
established. “Unquestionably the Finish the Dream
campaign to build the performing arts center must be
completed,” said Paul. “Our school is first class in so many
ways, but the arts have faced some real challenges. It is
vital that we all make this a reality.” Dr. Barker encourages
our school community to realize the importance of
finishing this dream. “Every student personalizes their
experience at Good Counsel—whether it is through
With this task at hand, will Paul hit the ground running?
“No,” said Paul, “I plan to engage our parents and alumni,
and then hit the ground learning. God bless our families
who have sacrificed to send their children here, but I
believe we are worthy of the sacrifice.” Dr. Barker is
certain that there are more people who can support us.
His message is support the mission to the degree that you
can. “Many families at our school are facing tough times,”
said Paul. “The magic is in the bond here. That is what
Catholic education is all about—our religious mission of
those that have, giving to those that have not. If our
message is perceived as a transaction, then we are all
missing the point.”
Likening the school to a drive-thru where students come
in and four years later, get their diploma, Dr. Barker
reminds us that a Good Counsel education is much longer
lasting—it is truly a place where students go on to make
our world a better place. After a conversation with
longtime supporter and ’66 alum, Al Checchi (former
candidate for Governor in California and former
co-chairman of Northwest Airlines), Paul was moved
by Al’s testament of a GC education: “The person I
became at Good Counsel is the man I am today.”
When asked about his approach for accomplishing his
goals and ambitions during his presidency at Our Lady of
Good Counsel, Dr. Barker summed it up by simply stating,
“We’ll grow together on this one.”
Currently, Paul Barker and his wife Carol live in Damascus
with her parents until their new home’s construction is
complete in mid-December. Their son Zach attends
SUNY-ESF in Syracuse, NY, where he is entering his senior
year as a Landscape Architecture student. Their daughter,
Ellen, began her freshman year at High Point University in
North Carolina.
“e work that is being done here is so compelling, that I hope that our
community is willing to stand behind it.”
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Good Counsel Celebrates
Art Raimo’s Farewell
ROAST AND TOAST
On Saturday, May 7th more than 400 members of Good
Counsel’s community gathered to say farewell to our beloved
president of 33 years, Art Raimo. Alumni, parents, and
parents of alumni from every graduation year enjoyed a
reception in the Alumni Gallery and then proceeded into the
Kane Center for a program honoring Art. The format – a roast
and toast – presented both sentimental memories of Art’s
tenure, and also got many laughs as each speaker captured
his spirit and personality through their tales.
Brother Larry Harvey, CFX, opened the program with a prayer
of gratitude and well wishes for Art and his family. He then
offered the podium to Master of Ceremonies, Brian Coakley
(former Board Member and parent of alumni). Although he
joked about Art’s knowledge of building and construction,
Brian aptly captured Art’s dedicated leadership of the
school’s move to Olney in January 2007.
Following his remarks, Brian introduced four speakers, who
shared memories of their friend and colleague. Guests
enjoyed oratories from faculty members Dennis Essig and
Pat Bates ’70; former faculty member, John McCarthy and
former advancement director, Jen McGreevy.
The evening also included the official introduction of the
Art Raimo Scholarship. Chairmen of the farewell festivities,
Tim Dec ’76 and John Poulos ’77, explained that the student
scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising senior who
has shown outstanding service and character and who is in
the top 20 percent of his or her class. They also thanked the
Farewell Committee and donors for their commitment to the
scholarship, raising more than $100,000 thus far.
Concluding the program, Art Raimo fondly reflected on the
school’s many accomplishments and thanked everyone for
his or her service and support towards these achievements.
He completed his remarks saying, “Anything that I have done
was a labor of love for this school that I do dearly love.”
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The Class of 2011—Shattering Scholarship Records!
★ Our IB students: were accepted into 56 Honors Programs | earned a one-year scholarship total of $919,865 | earned
a four-year scholarship total of $3,679,460.
★ Our St. Mary’s Scholar Students: were accepted into 60 Honors Programs | earned a one-year scholarship total of
$1,354,328 | earned a four-year scholarship total of $5,417,312.
★ Our Ryken Students: were accepted into 10 Honors Programs | earned a one-year scholarship total of $448,201 |
earned a four-year scholarship total of $1,792,804.
★ Our Student-Athletes: were awarded a one-year scholarship total of $810,407 | awarded a four-year scholarship
total of $3,241,628.
Altogether, the students in the Class of 2011 earned a one-year scholarship sum of $4,855,869, and a four-year
scholarship sum of $19,423,476. 176 members of the class were accepted into 136 Honors Programs.
The grand total of $19,423,476 in scholarship monies awarded to the Class of 2011 is the largest amount
ever earned by a graduating class at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School!
*As of May 31, 2011
2011 GC Graduates Who Have Committed to playing Sports in College
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COmmENCEmENT 2011

Where Our Graduates are Now attending:
American University
Arizona State University
Auburn University
Boston College
Boston University
Campbell University
Case Western Reserve University
Catholic University of America
Chestnut Hill College
Coastal Carolina University
Colby College
Colgate University
College of Charleston
College of Wooster
Concord University
Cornell University
Drexel University
Duke University
Duquesne University
East Carolina University
Elon University
Flagler College
Florida Inst. of Technology
Full Sail University
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Gettysburg College
Guilford College
High Point University
Howard Community College
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Kansas State University
La Salle University
Louisiana State University
Loyola University Maryland
Lynn University
Marist College
Maryland Inst. College of Art
McDaniel College
McGill University
Montgomery College, Germantown
Montgomery College, Rockville
Mount Saint Mary's University
Naval Academy Preparatory School
New Jersey Inst. of Technology
New York University
North Carolina State University
Oakland University
Oberlin College
Ohio University
Old Dominion University
Penn State University
Philadelphia University
Prince George's Community College
Princeton University
Providence College
Quinnipiac University
Saint Francis University
Saint Joseph's University
Saint Vincent College
Salisbury University
San Diego State University
Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta
Shepherd University
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Southern Methodist University
Spelman College
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Stanford University
Stevenson University
Susquehanna University
Syracuse University
Towson University
Tufts University
University of Alabama
University of California at Los Angeles
University of Cincinnati
University of Connecticut
University of Dayton
University of Delaware
University of Denver
University of Edinburgh
University of Florida
University of Louisville
University of Mary Washington
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
University of Mississippi
University of New Mexico
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of San Diego
University of South Carolina
University of South Florida, Tampa
University of Tampa
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Virginia
UNC - Chapel Hill
UNC - Pembroke
University of NC - Wilmington
United States Military Academy
Valparaiso University
Vanderbilt University
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Tech
Washington and Lee University
Washington College
West Liberty University
West Virginia University
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Yale University
York College of Pennsylvania
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Senior
Awards
As stated in our philosophy: In today’s world, the loving good person, even alone, can make
a difference. Upon entering Our Lady of Good Counsel, each student is challenged with five
specific goals which are emphasized throughout their time at our school. Each year, at our
graduation, seniors are recognized for making a difference. This year the senior class
awards were presented to:
SENIOR
DEPARTMENT
AWARDS
Religion:
Alex Honsberger
Barry J. Trick Award
for English:
Danielle Gillespie
Gregory A. Wood
Award for Foreign
Language:
Joel Hanson
Mathematics:
Robert McMullen
Science:
Katherine Ziebarth
Thomas Kolar Award
for Social Studies:
Darian Hanrahan
Visual Arts:
Carly Meekins
Theater:
Tendo Nsubuga
Technical Theater:
Allison Manuccia
Instrumental Music:
Andrew Trainor
Music Vocalist:
Molly Balkam
HEINEmaN
SCHOLaRSHIp aWaRD
Outstanding character
and inspiration:
Gabriela Ventura
STUDENT aCTIVITIES
aWaRD
Outstanding extracurricular
achievement: Garrett Taira
and Katrina DeGuzman
XaVERIaN BROTHERS’
SpONSORED SCHOOL
aWaRD
Students best showing
the qualities of good
American citizenship:
William Redmond
and David Hermann
THE CaRDINaL’S aWaRD
Outstanding religious
dedication and achievement
over the last four years:
Christopher melendez
paRENTS’
aSSOCIaTION aWaRD
Outstanding leadership
in school and
community: Inder Takhar
and phylicia mpasi
BROTHER GREGORY
TURLIK aLUmNI aWaRD
Outstanding volunteer
service to school and
community:
morgan mcauliffe
BROTHER GERaLD
EDWaRD aWaRD
Our Lady of Good
Counsel’s outstanding
Catholic student:
Olivia Jackson
BROTHER BONaVENTURE
SCULLY aWaRD
Highest academic rank:
Katherine Ziebarth
THE JOHN JaYaRaJaH
aWaRD
Most improved student over
the four years: paige Fox
and marian Burrows
BROTHER maRK aWaRD
Outstanding senior who
has given the most to make
Our Lady of Good Counsel
an exceptional school:
James Fangmeyer
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COmmENCEmENT 2011

Legacy Members
From the Class Of 2011
This year the GC community congratulates the following 24 graduates and
their alumni fathers! These seniors followed in the footsteps of their fathers
by graduating from Good Counsel.
Pictured from left to right, front row: Michael D’ Onofrio ’81, Simonetta D’ Onofrio,
Orlando Docal ’80, Maria Docal, Michael Devlin ’77, Joseph Devlin, James Hollister
’77, Megan Hollister, William Hanrahan ’ 74, Darian Hanrahan, Michael DeGraba ’71,
Zachary DeGraba, Michael Mitrione ’78, Nicholas Mitrione, Stephen Lawless ’82,
Jennifer Lawless, Robert McMullen, Thomas McMullen ’78, Joseph Mantua ’80,
John Mantua, Andreas Anastassopoulos ’87, Nicole Anastassopoulos, Jennifer
Stifter, Terence Stifter ’75, James Fangmeyer ’83, James Fangmeyer, Kevin Tracy,
Thomas Tracy ’76, Robert Sindall ’66, Caileigh Sindall; pictured with family
members, Colleen Sindall ’00, John (Darren) Pugh ’96, and Christine Sindall ’97;
William Damare ’74, Samantha Damare.
Not pictured: Brian Bergmann ’82, Timothy Bergmann, William Costa ’82,
Megan Costa, Timothy Dec ’76, Victoria Dec, George Gigioli ’77, Paul Gigioli,
Michael Lerche ’79, Michael Lerche, Andrew McAleer ’74, Andrew McAleer,
Joseph Rogers ’80, Kourtney Rogers, Jon Triandafilou ’81, Evan Triandafilou
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Saying Goodbye to Longtime Faculty
John Jayarajah | A Quiet Force
Although born in Sri Lanka, John Jayarajah’s life journey
so far has nearly spanned the globe. In his early years,
John became a member of the Christian Brothers, was a
principal of an international school in Pakistan, attended
the University of Bonn in Germany to study the German
language, and then went to study in England before
coming to the U.S. to pursue his Master’s in International
Education at the Catholic University of America. To say
John brought worldly experience to his curriculum at
Good Counsel is an understatement.
In 1972, Dr. Jayarajah continued his career as an educator
when the Christian Brothers offered him a job in Paramas,
NJ, where he taught at a Catholic school. He later applied
to Our Lady of Good Counsel in Wheaton, MD, and was
offered a position to teach Religion. Three years later, he
moved to the Social Studies department where he was
able to share his passion for economics. He taught Honors,
AP and IB courses.
In addition to his faculty position at Good Counsel,
Dr. Jayarajah spent his last twelve summers traveling to
Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore as a member of the
World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (Asia Region).
The WCCI provides a way for international teachers to
interface and consider various cultures into a curriculum.
After experiencing health
issues in 2010, Dr. Jayarajah
has a new lease on life after a
procedure that repaired a heart
valve. “I feel great. I’m playing tennis
again, and I have a second career,” said John. “I’m retiring
from Good Counsel, but I’m not retiring.” In fact, in January
John will be joining the Infrastructure Division of the
Development Bank in Asia. DBA is a major source of
development financing for the Asia and Pacific region, and
is committed to helping developing member countries
evolve into thriving, modern economies that are well
integrated with each other and the world.
With thirty-eight years of teaching at Good Counsel behind
him, John Jayarajah reflects on his time: “The best of times
were definitely more than the worst of times. There is such
gratification that comes from the emails and Facebook
messages I continue to receive from my students. It is so
nice to see that I had some impact on [the students’] lives.
It is a very satisfying part of being a teacher.” Dr. Jayarajah
realized in the past several years, more than ever, that as a
teacher it’s a two-way street. “I gave them knowledge, but
I also learned from them. I touched them in some way, but
more importantly, they touched me.”
Greg Wood | Adieu to a Familiar Face
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Greg Wood began his tenure at Our Lady of Good Counsel
High School during the oil crisis in 1974—a time when gas
lines stretched for blocks. Prior to teaching at Good
Counsel, Mr. Wood went to The Johns Hopkins University,
and taught a few years in public schools. He eventually
came to Good Counsel, joining the faculty as a French and
Spanish teacher. As Greg recalls, “The transition from public
school to Good Counsel was like a breath of fresh air.”
Mr. Wood started his position when, as he said, “the
‘old-timers’ came—Pat Bates, Don Dalphonse, Syvia
Serafino and John McCarthy.” He believes that all of the
veteran staff members have an important role in continuing
the “sense” of the school. “These teachers, along with the
rest of the faculty at Good Counsel, are the reason for the
success of the school,” said Mr. Wood. “It’s not the campus
at Wheaton or Olney—it’s the other teachers and what we
do that makes the school. And when alumni visit, they’re
not coming to see the building; they’re coming to see the
people at Good Counsel.”
This is clearly evident, as more alumni are now sending
their own children to Good Counsel. “There is now a
feeling of continuity; many teachers from the 70’s are
now teaching children of our alumni.”
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Mr. Wood remembers when
the school operated on a
shoe-string budget and
people had to work hard to
make changes with very little.
Now that Our Lady of Good
Counsel is located on a new campus,
he sees many changes. “The school has new energy,” said
Mr. Wood. “It is larger and busier, the testing and academic
requirements are more challenging, and the professional
development is guaranteeing forward-thinking teaching.
We now have the investment of technology and budgets
that allow for expansion.” He adds, “The diversity of the
student population, and the increase of students with
exposure to immersion from their schools, has also
expanded the levels of advanced language—up to levels
eight and nine. The sky’s the limit!”
“Good Counsel has allowed me to grow outside of just
teaching language. I have written books, attended
conferences, coached tennis, moderated clubs and have
been involved with the community,” said Mr. Wood. “And
without my wife, Lynn, who has supported my commitment
to Good Counsel, I would not have been able to live the
goals and values that are connected to my Catholic
education.”

Bridging the Bounds of
Culture and Faith
Late in the 1990’s the Archdiocese of Washington
contacted Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
requesting that the school participate in C-JEEP
(Catholic-Jewish Education Enrichment Program) along
with the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School. The program
was an initiative undertaken in an effort to increase mutual
understanding and appreciation among Catholic and
Jewish students and educators, and to minimize or
eliminate stereotyping, anti-Semitism and bigotry among
the participants. Tom Kiely (former chair of the Religion
Department) was the first Good Counsel teacher to plan
a joint program. Over the years, current faculty members
Peg Weidner, Barry Gross, Karen Egan, and former Religion
teachers John Cermak and Chris Penna have planned
and/or participated in the program as well.
Cynthia Peterman, one of the original Jewish Day School
teachers participating over a decade ago, is now the chair
of the Jewish History Department at CESJDS. Wanting to
continue this insightful teaching opportunity, both she and
Peg Weidner decided to plan joint enrichment programs
again. In 2009, Peterman’s Church-Jewish Relations
students and Karen Egan’s Junior IB World Religions
students participated in a fictional first dialogue meeting,
imagining what the first inter-religious dialogue called for
in the Vatican II document Nostre Aetate might have
looked and felt like.
The program took place first at CESJDS and then at GC.
Students watched a scene from Keeping the Faith (about
a Jewish rabbi and Catholic priest who were childhood
friends), then they presented and answered questions
about the meaning of five items that both religions have in
common: palm branches, eggs, candles, wine, and wafers.
Both Cynthia Peterman and Peg Weidner believe the
experience was an extremely positive one. An e-mail from
Cynthia sent to Peg during the 2009 program describes
her students’ reactions: “When I asked them [her
students] how they thought the program went, big smiles
came on their faces as they described how comfortable
they were in the room, how much they enjoyed the
conversation, and how interesting it was to share their
traditions and learn about the Christian ones. What more
could we ask for?”
In December 2010, about 40 students from the two
schools (including some from Peg Weidner’s and Karen
Egan’s IB World Religion classes) participated in a joint
field trip which focused on the power of the art/
architecture of sacred spaces. Faculty member Peg
Weidner, Karen Egan and Don Dalphonse attended,
along with several CESJDS teachers.
Students prepared by watching segments of Art of Faith
(a series that reviews outstanding examples of the art and
architecture of religious traditions). The trip included
tours of the Baltimore Basilica, the historic Lloyd Street
and B'nai Israel Synagogues, and the Jewish Museum of
Maryland’s exhibit, A Blessing to One Another: Pope
John Paul II and the Jewish People. During the tour, Peg
Weidner enjoyed observing the interfaith exchange.
“Don Dalphonse and one of the CESJDS chaperones
recounted how they both learned to read Hebrew,” said
Peg. “And several of the CESJDS students who were
Orthodox Jews automatically stood in respect when the
tour guide opened the Ark (which holds the Torah scrolls),
while some of the Good Counsel students automatically
bowed in front of the Basilica altar as they were given a
tour of the building.”
The day ended with students asking final questions and
sharing reactions to their experience. Peg Weidner
gathered many wonderful memories from the day, and
was very impressed with the response of the Good
Counsel students. “They answered questions for the
CESJDS at the Basilica; showing not only a grasp of details
and definitions, but also an understanding of why the
details mattered to the Catholic faith experience,” said
Peg. “The GC students also answered questions from the
Jewish Day School students about John Paul II becoming a
saint. Their genuine interest and curiosity about the criteria
and process was completely foreign to their religion. Two
students approached me with the question, but about 12
ended up gathering around me to hear the answer.”
Afterwards, the students became Facebook friends, made
plans for lunch and dinner outings after the field trip, and
Good Counsel students sent good wishes and a ‘bon
voyage’ to the CESJDS students when they left for Israel
at the end of January (where they spent the rest of the
school year).
“These joint programs matter,” said Peg. “They are a
tremendously effective way to gain respect for any
religion, through an appreciation of how believers see
the world and themselves because of their beliefs. I think
that appreciation can truly minimize and help to eliminate
stereotyping and intolerance.”
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GC Speech Top In The naTIon
The 2010-2011 Good Counsel Speech Team completed
their most successful season in decades. On March 12,
2011, the Good Counsel Speech team brought home its
fourth consecutive State Championship, defeating all the
top teams from the Maryland and Virginia area. The team
competes locally in the Washington/Arlington Forensic
league, which is a collection of nearly 60 schools from
DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and
all of Virginia.
The Speech team competed in a dominating fashion.
GC boasted three of the seven state champions, Neal
Davidson ’14, first place in Oratorical Declamation; Alix
Philogene ’12, first place in Dramatic Performance; and
the team of Jordan Slattery ’12 and Andrew Tarquinio ’12,
first place in Duo Performance of Literature.
Other notable finishes included Cassidy Burke ’14, fifth
place in Oratorical Declamation; Kiera Muckenhirn ’12,
sixth place in Dramatic Performance and fifth place in Oral
Interpretation of Literature; Craig Vincent ’12, sixth place
in Extemporaneous Speaking; Rubi Perez-Howard ’12, fifth
place in Original Oratory; Cookie Byrne ’13, sixth place in
Original Oratory; Shaina Martinez ’11, second place in
Oral Interpretation of Literature; Metti Duressa ’11, sixth
place in Oral Interpretation of Literature; the team of
Will Redmond ’11 and Anna Kunnirickal ’11, third place in
Duo Performance of Literature; and the team of Sydney
Speizman ’13 and Audrey Fangmeyer ’13, fourth place in
Duo Performance of Literature. Good Counsel qualified
25 students—more than any other speech team,—for the
National Catholic Forensic Tournament on Memorial Day
weekend, where they faced the best in the nation.
The Good Counsel Speech team was very competitive
nationally. The team competed in three invitationals:
the Villiger Invitational at St. Joseph’s University in
November; the Sunvitational in Florida at the University
School in January; and the Harvard Invitational in
February. At these venues, Good Counsel placed a
number of competitors into quarterfinal, semi-final, and
final rounds, which means these students finished in the
top 20 of their respective fields against top-flight, national
caliber competition. One highlight, among many, was
the first place finish of Neal Davidson ’14 in Oratorical
Declamation at the Sunvitational Tournament, where he
defeated all competitors in his event from a pool of more
than 70 schools.
The Good Counsel Speech and Debate program also
achieved its highest participation level in school history.
This past year the teams had over 70 students involved.
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GC Debate
Finishes Remarkable Year With A Great Coach
It’s no easy task to be a member of
the Good Counsel Debate Team—
working three days a week, focusing
on and researching current issues,
learning how to defend topics, and
presenting facts in a mature and
clever manner. Yet, with the help
and guidance of Coach Dick Metrey,
Good Counsel students experience
first-hand the thrill of speaking in
front of a crowd, thinking critically,
organizing their own thoughts
and gaining the confidence to
speak their mind—skills that have
outrivaled the competition, as they
boast another stellar season.
Coach Dick Metrey came to Good
Counsel in 2009 after his grandson
asked him to coach the debate team.
Mr. Metrey has a background of
speech and debate; he was a
debater himself in high school and
college in Wisconsin. When his
grandson, Mark, approached him about coaching the
team, Mr. Metrey thought it was a brilliant idea—he could
spend time with his grandson and meet students, parents
and staff from the Good Counsel community.
The Good Counsel Debate Team focuses on one style of
debate—lawyer’s debate. This kind of debating consists of
two teams with two people on each team. Every month,
the team has a new topic to research, and students
submerge themselves with facts about the subject. Most
topics are on current events of the world, which is a great
tool for students. They learn how to research a subject in
a timely manner and gain a complete understanding of an
issue. Students explain the pros and cons of the topic to
their team and then hold a crossfire, where they have
three minutes to question one another. After, each team
makes their final remarks and the winner is chosen.
While working with the students, Coach Metrey focuses
on the students’ key points and the subject matter. He
always reminds them to act and dress appropriately, and
represent Our Lady of Good Counsel High School and
themselves in a professional manner. “I tell them that they
have to maximize their personality and be a bit aggressive
to get their points across,” said Mr. Metrey. “The students
get a lot out of the competitions; they gain knowledge on
current topics, learn how to access values, defend
themselves face-to-face, and see all sides of a case.”
2010-2011 Good Counsel Debate Team
The debate team was revived in 2009, and by the end of
their first year, the team impressively ended their season
qualifying for the Metro Finals—an invitation-only event
where students must qualify in their own right at a
regular season tournament or be selected by the event
vice president. Last year, the team finished another
spectacular season by taking second place at the Metro
Finals. Seven JV and two varsity teams competed in this
tournament. Three debaters received the Spirit of
Competition Award, signifying that they did not miss an
entire debate all season long. Receiving these accolades,
Mr. Metrey could have not been more pleased. “To say
that I was shocked that they placed second was an
understatement,” he said. “I was so proud to see all five
of my students run down and accept the trophy.” Along
with placing second at Metro Finals, one varsity team
almost made it to the Nationals, but lost in a tiebreaker.
Unfortunately, the NCFL accepts only the top six teams
for the Nationals, and Good Counsel was number seven.
Over the past two years, helping to form and coach the
new Good Counsel Debate Team has been a wonderful
gift for Dick Metrey. He loves the competition, enjoys
working with the students and delights in watching them
grow into a strong team. With two successful seasons
behind them, the upcoming years look positive for the
GC Debate Team, and Mr. Metrey is more excited than ever
to be a part of it!
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Good Counsel’s Music Department Hits All the Right Notes
song, as well as composing the alma mater for the school.
Many do not realize though, that the hundreds of GC
students who have participated in this distinguished
group since almost a decade ago, have become a
one-of-a-kind act among the schools in the Washington
Catholic Athletic Conference. The Good Counsel Marching
Band is the only marching band in the WCAC.
Chamber music program
One of the highlights of the Good Counsel music program
is the annual Chamber Music concert held in February.
Students in the band and orchestra prepare works for a
small group or solo instrument and accompaniment. In
November, after each student has prepared his or her
work, students begin practicing repertoire that requires
them to be the only person playing their part and
rehearse to perform at the concert. Underclassmen may
be a member of a small ensemble of players, but seniors
are required to prepare an accompanied solo. Students
perform for each other in class during January, and the
top fifteen are selected to perform at the concert.
From year to year, the size of the band has grown to more
than 50 members in the 2010 season. The group performs
a pre-game show featuring the victory song, the alma
mater, and the national anthem, as well as creating a
tunnel for the team to run through before the game.
At every home game, they share the halftime with the
GC Poms squad and perform a two-song halftime show.
Marching Band is a great way to have student involvement,
as every decision about the music and show design are
made almost entirely by the student leaders.
Many of the marching band alums have gone to march in
college, including the University of Maryland, James
Madison University, University of South Dakota, University
of Dayton, University of Pittsburgh, and many others.
The goal of the chamber music program is to foster
student confidence through the performance of
independent parts, to practice making artistic decisions
about the music without the guidance of a teacher, and
to demonstrate the level of musical knowledge and skill
they have acquired during the year.
Good Counsel marching Band
The Good Counsel Marching Band was created as a
pep band in 2002; playing music in the stands at home
basketball and football games. In 2005, the band
expanded, purchased uniforms, marching percussions,
and developed a pre-game show.
Marching Band has been an important aspect of the Good
Counsel community. Over the years, the marching band
members have been responsible for writing a victory
alumni Gospel Choir
The Alumni Gospel Concert is an exciting event that the
Good Counsel community has come to look forward to
each year. This event takes advantage of the unique skills
of the choir director, Stan Spottswood ’81 who, as a
composer and arranger, has developed a national
reputation in the teaching and performance of Gospel
music in an academic setting.
Strategically placed in January to allow alumni who are in
college to participate, this concert features a professional
rhythm section, special soloist, and a small orchestra
accompanying an 80-voice choir. Last year’s concert was
recorded and resulted in the production a professional
quality CD.
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Embracing
By: Michelle Odonkor ’14
Lovers embracing
—holding on to what’s theirs.
Friends laughing
—avoiding their tears.
Enemies fighting
—ignoring the cause of their strife.
Children playing
—conveniently far from life.
Good Counsel’s creative arts publication, the Austringer,
was inspired by a former Xaverian teacher at Good
Counsel, Brother Ivo, who trained falcons and kept a
live falcon as a pet on the school grounds. The name,
austringer, which means falcon trainer, became the name
of the publication in honor of Brother Ivo. Now, students
who have an aptitude or interest in art, photography, or in
writing poems, stories, or essays have an outlet for their
work in the Austringer, which involves many different
components of the Good Counsel community.
Even though the Creative Writing class has spearheaded
the process in the past and coordinated the contest for
best entries in the writing categories, entries were
solicited from all students in the school. For the 2011
publication, category winners included students from
programs as varied as Ryken and IB. In addition to the
significant contributions from the art and photography
classes, opportunities would occasionally arise, as was the
case when a creative math class project was transformed
into submissions for the yearly contest. One of the math
poems was published in the Austringer.
As part of the team effort behind this process, other
Good Counsel classes contributed their expertise in
design and technology. The journalism class designed and
produced one version of the publication, while the web
design classes produced web versions. In keeping with
the latest trends with literary publications, the Austringer
exists only in PDF and web versions, making the contents
readily available to a generation of readers attuned to
using technology for reading either for information or
enjoyment. The 2011 PDF version was published in May,
and the web version was released in September. For
the 2011-2012 school year creative changes are in store.
The Austringer will be sponsored by the Writing Club,
and student involvement in this new extracurricular
activity is strongly.
Animal Dreams
By: Alex Czujko ’13
It’s cold, so cold—
Night sweeps across the Earth
Shaking snow from the sky
And onto the houses of men who
Beg and pray for better days.
Ice covers the castles of ancient
Gods long gone. Lions sleep
In pity for the things they
Cannot see. Men work through
Night on meaningless projects.
Children stare into the soaked moor,
Shining and lighting the world,
As they dream of stars and
Of breathing in the cool night
Air of some distant planet, and
eir children dream of far-off planets just the same.
Smoke from factories and men’s cigars fill the sky,
Blinding the Earth from the Sun.
Trees crash in the forests,
Night spiders spin
eir golden thread around and
Around in patterns and in beauties
Unknown to the Louvre.
Deer roam through the forest,
Delighting in grass and the ground
Around them. ey too dream
Of all things, of sparkling waters and
Roaring rivers and Oceans untainted by
e sins of man.
Grass so green and
Sky so clear, men
Weep at the sight of clouds
And of the coming morn.
ey do not know us,
ey do not wait for us.
ey are God’s creation,
Born with hearts and love,
As we live with greed and dreams.
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ATHLETIC SEASON WRAP-UP
BaSEBaLL
The 2011 Good Counsel
Varsity Baseball team
welcomed Head Coach
Carl Smith and Assistant
Coach Jimmy Payne to the
GC Falcons for the 2011
season, along with returning
Coach Kelly Stup. The
Varsity team started the
season unranked but took
little time to show that the talent and experience
of the returning 10 seniors and seven juniors had
a common goal. The team continued to be
productive and completed the season with a
record of 12-4. The Falcons were the #1 seed as
they entered the playoffs. The graduating seniors
are proud of their accomplishments and are
looking forward to their futures as they head to
Washington College, Brian Alexa; University of MD
Eastern Shore, Brady Bassford; Tufts University,
Carter Bidwick; Concord University, TJ Brockway;
Penn State, Christopher Frande; Salisbury
University, Kyle Hamby; Susquehanna University,
Nick Kennedy; University of MD College Park,
Andrew Payne; University of Mary Washington,
Kevin Stein; and DeSales University, Zach Stup.
The freshman team (8-4) and junior varsity team
(13-1) had productive and winning seasons as well.
All are looking forward to the 2012 season and
making a positive impact to the program.
BOYS’ LaCROSSE
The 2011 Lacrosse season
saw the Boys’ Varsity
Lacrosse team reach new
heights with the Falcons
putting in a 13-5 record and
an appearance in the WCAC
Championship game. The
varsity team was a stunning
4-0 in one-goal games
and victories over rivals
DeMatha and St. Mary’s Ryken, which helped land
the Falcons in the Metro area’s top 10. Led by a
phenomenal senior class, the second appearance
in the Catholic league championships was no
farce. The Falcons will return a slew of young and
veteran talent for 2012. For the JV team, they put
in a tremendous effort this season, earning an 8-7
record and competing in nearly every game they
played. With over 25 freshmen alone on the JV
roster, the future is bright for the Falcons for the
years to come.
BOYS’ TENNIS
The 2011 Good Counsel
Boys’ Varsity Tennis team
began its season with an
interesting mix of old and
new. Seven returning team
members formed a solid,
experienced base; and six
freshmen, one junior and
one senior joined them,
creating a strong team in
both depth and potential. Under the new format
of playing, only one match instead of two against
each of their WCAC opponents, the team raced
off to a 3-0 start and ended with a winning 4-3
record. The Falcons’ main goal was to exceed last
year’s accomplishments at the season-ending
WCAC tournament. The boys, showing their
heart and competitive spirit, did just that! Five
positions, #3 (Single) Inder Takhar ’11, #5 (Single)
Tim Hartman ’12, #6 (Single) Jonathan Woodward
’13, #2 (Double) Inder Takhar and John Connelly
’12 and #3 (Double) Jonathan Woodward and
Nick Van Winter ’11 won their first round matches,
advancing to the semifinals. Inder Takhar and
John Connelly beat their DeMatha opponents in
the semifinals to reach the #2 (Double) finals for
the second year in a row. In the finals, Inder
Takhar and John Connelly showed their maturity
and readily beat their Paul VI opponent to win
their first championship. As a result of their
efforts and the entire team, Good Counsel came
in third in the overall team standings!
BOYS’ GOLF
The Good Counsel Boys’
Golf team had their best
season record in over 10
years. The Falcons finished
11-4 overall and 8- 2 in the
WCAC. This record was
good for third place in the
conference. Leading the
team were captains, Kevin
Joseph ’11 and Kevin Phelan
’12, who had strong conference records. Kevin
Joseph finished a great career as a four-year
member of the Good Counsel Varsity Golf team.
Kevin Phelan, second team WCAC, had an
undefeated record in the league last year and had
another impressive season this year. The future
for the team looks promising. Five of GC’s starting
six are returning, and three strong players are
looking to fill the 6th spot. Jason Horsley ’12 was
the team’s Most Improved Player and finished in
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the top 10 at the season ending championship. Jason
shot 80 and 74 and finished in a tie for 9th place. A
couple of newcomers really helped the team. Mikey Barillo
’14 and T.J Boyle ’14, both honorable mention WCAC,
played well all year and started every match. Mikey Barillo
finished with strong scores of 80 and 75 in the WCAC
Championship, which were the lowest scores by a
freshman from Good Counsel in many years. Daniel
O’Brien ’11, Spencer Wilson ’13 and Andrew Shirdon ’12 all
played in matches, and each had multiple wins for the
Falcons as well. Next year should be exciting in the
league, as the Falcons will be returning more starting
players than any other team in the WCAC.
SOFTBaLL
The 2010-2011 GC Softball team
ended their season with their heads
held high and the promise of next
year. After coming off a strong 2010
season, this year’s Lady Falcons
struggled early in the season due
to personnel and lineup changes.
Senior captains, Courtney Reges ’11,
Katherine Manning ’11, and Grace
Beuchert ’11 led this year’s team.
The Lady Falcons started their season off with a fight and
fought all the way to the WCAC semi-final game, where
they lost to Bishop McNamara by a score of 4-3. Jessica
Reese ’13 and Cara Nicholson ’12 stood out with strong
overall performances all season long, and teammates Jenn
Lawless ’11, Katherine Manning ’11, and Grace Beuchert ’11
helped out with a steady offense and defense throughout
the year. Congratulations to the following players for
their athletic achievements: Jessica Reese ’12 and Cara
Nicholson ’12, 1st team WCAC; Jenn Lawless ’11, Katherine
Manning ’11, and Grace Beuchert ’11, 2nd team WCAC;
and Courtney Reges ’11, Jillian Gottlied ’14, and Maura
Nicholson ’14, WCAC honorable mention. Congratulations
to the JV softball team members as well, who finished
with a fine winning season.
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GC Girls’ Lacrosse Captures
8th Straight WCAC Title
The Good Counsel Girls’ Lacrosse team completed its
finest season in school history at 19-2. Good Counsel
ranks in the top 10 in the three major polls: Laxpower,
CBS, and ESPN. The season culminated with Good
Counsel beating Holy Cross 22-3 in the WCAC title game
for their 8th straight WCAC Championship.
For two full years, Good Counsel has been wire to wire
the number one team in the Washington Post from 2010
to the end of the 2011 season. Along the way, the Lady
Falcons had some milestone victories, including being
the first team ever in the Washington, DC-metropolitan
area to defeat St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes school (11-7).
In addition, GC beat perennial top 10 national power,
Moorestown (15-12); Maryland State Champion, Winters
Mill (11-9); and New York powers, Northport (18-13) and
Brighton (11-5). This year, the Lady Falcons will be losing
Good Counsel’s all-time leading goal scorer, Kelly Lechner
(342 goals-Penn State); all-time leader in assists, Brigid
Smith (173 assists-Duke); all-time leader in ground balls
and caused turnovers, Caileigh Sindall (205 and 189,
respectively- University of North Carolina); and draw
controls, Morgan Stephens (218-University of Virginia).
Good Counsel also says goodbye to seniors, Caroline
Scanlon (Stanford), Jenn Seitz (George Washington),
Catherine Shepardson (San Diego St.), Katie McCartin
(Washington & Lee), Kelsey Mirkin (Mary Washington),
Maggie Mirkin (High Point), and Jenny Rewolinski
(Maryland). However, the future still looks strong with
seven players making teams for the US Lacrosse Women’s
Division National Tournament: Tori Cerny ’12, Caroline
Peters ’13, Sammi Wilson ’13, Marypat Scanlon ’13, Meagh
Graham ’13, Shea Cassidy ’13, and Kaelyn Sclavonous ’13.
Congratulations to the following players for their
extraordinary accomplishments throughout the season:
Brigid Smith ’11 and Caileigh Sindall ’11, Team USA U-19
Team; Brigid Smith ’11, Washington Post All-Met Player of
the Year; Brigid Smith ’11, Caileigh Sindall ’11, and Kelly
Lechner ’11, Washington Post All-Met 1st Team; Kelly
Lechner ’11, All-County Gazette Player of the Year; Morgan
Stephens ’11, Brigid Smith ’11, Kelly Lechner ’11, Caileigh
Sindall ’11, and Meagh Graham ’13, All-County Gazette First
Team; Caileigh Sindall ’11, WCAC Player of the Year;
Morgan Stephens ’11, Brigid Smith ’11, Kelly Lechner ’11,
Caileigh Sindall ’11, Meagh Graham ’13, Caroline Peters ’13,
Caroline Scanlon ’11, WCAC First Team; Brigid Smith ’11,
Caileigh Sindall ’11, and Kelly Lechner ’11, Under Armour
All-Americans; Meagh Graham ’13, Caroline Peters ’13, and
Sammi Wilson ’13, Under Armour Underclassmen Team.
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GC Boys’ and Girls’ Track Finish Another Superb Season
The Boys' Track Team had another history-making season
as it claimed its first conference title in over 25 years.
Coming off a strong winter season, which saw Sean
Sutton ’11 become Good Counsel's first national track
champion in the 400m dash, the men of Good Counsel
looked poised to be the strongest overall team in
Maryland. However, injuries to key runners at various
points in the season caused some regular season losses to
archrival DeMatha and Baltimore powerhouse, Gilman.
Luckily, in the last meet of the season, the Falcons united
as a team and performed spectacularly to win the WCAC
title over Gonzaga by a mere two points, snapping the DC
school's two-year winning streak. Seniors Sean Sutton,
Fola Shokunbi, and Thomas Tallerico will be missed as
they take their talents to UNC-Chapel Hill, University of
Virginia, and the University of Pennsylvania, respectively.
This season the Girls’ Track and Field Team performed
admirably, traveling to meets in North Carolina,
Philadelphia, and Virginia. The mostly underclassmen
team saw strong leadership thanks to seniors Teju
Adewole, Taylor Prendergast, Chanel Richmond, Maria
Docal, and Katrina DeGuzman. Teju Adewole, in particular,
reached a #1 ranking within Montgomery County in the
100-meter hurdles with a school record time of 14.35
seconds. After placing 4th in the WCAC, but winning the
4x100 meter relay in school record time, the Lady Falcons
had several girls' relays earn them the privilege to travel
to the New Balance National Track Championship to
compete against the best the nation has to offer. Though
the team is young, the future looks promising and many
trips to subsequent national championships are sure to
be made in the coming years.
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Class of ’62 Says “ank You” to Xaverian Brothers
Next spring, the Class of 1962 will commemorate
its 50th Reunion festivities by joining the Class
of 2012 in Commencement ceremonies. In the
fall of 1958, this group of men entered GC’s doors as the
first class of freshmen. With great anticipation and
excitement, Good Counsel looks forward to honoring
her first four-year class of graduates.
As we approach their jubilarian celebration, one wonders
what it was like to attend GC in the latter part of the
1950’s. Although each classmate has his own story,
something they all are sure to mention is their extreme
gratitude to the Xaverian Brothers. Not only do they
reflect on the wonderful mentorship and education these
men provided, but they also recognize the sacrifices they
made to ensure that each student had the opportunity
to attend Good Counsel. By sacrificing higher salaries,
the Brothers subsidized tuition by approximately 80%.
With several children to provide for, many families would
not have been able to afford a GC education without
this support.
To honor the Xaverian Brothers and recognize their
generosity, the Class of 1962 is establishing a four-year,
student scholarship as their 50th Reunion Class Gift.
Appropriately named the Xaverian Brothers Legacy
Scholarship and Endowment, this scholarship will be
awarded to a qualified incoming freshman who expresses
financial need. The criteria for this student scholarship
will symbolize in a most appropriate way the
extraordinary sacrifice the Xaverians gave to make an
education at Good Counsel a reality, helping to ensure
a place at the table for other deserving young people.
In light of the Xaverians’ humble generosity, members
of the Class of 1962 reflect on their appreciation:
"My reasons for supporting this gi are that, first of all, it has the power to change lives - lives of students, who, like many of us could
not afford a Catholic high school education on our own. It is also a memorial to a group of men who committed themselves to the
Catholic ideal of service. is group of workers for God's kingdom, while today are diminished in number, continue in spirit.
It is precisely that spirit and service that needs to be remembered and emulated by future generations."
"When making my own decision regarding the gi,
the question I asked myself was, 'Who better than us,
the first uits of the Brothers' efforts at OLGCHS,
to carry on their tradition of service and take up their
mantel?' My personal answer to the question is my
commitment to a leadership gi to the campaign."
50 years
Brother Melvin, C.F.X., with the Class of 1962 Sodality members, Tom Scullen,
Mike McCarthy, Roger Smith and Jeffrey Camp.
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Lost Class Ring Reunited
with GC Alumnus after 38 Years
In the summer of 1973,
Nancy Richins, a
resident of Salisbury,
Maryland, walked onto
the beach by her
summer house on
75th Street in Ocean City,
Maryland. She expected
to unfold her beach chair and
spend an afternoon gazing out into the Atlantic Ocean.
Upon arriving to her spot on the beach, Nancy spotted
a shiny, gold Good Counsel High School class ring in
the sand.
Nancy tried to find Good Counsel, which she assumed
was located in the Baltimore area. With no Internet at the
time and few other resources to research, Nancy looked
up some phone numbers in an attempt to track down the
“W.P.K. ’73”, which was inscribed on the ring. Nancy had
no luck finding a phone number for Good Counsel, or
even a location for the school, so she carefully placed it
in a box for safe keeping for the time being.
Many years later as Nancy was preparing to move to
Florida, she placed the ring in a container with many
other belongings.
Nancy recently moved back to the Maryland area and
while sorting through boxes, she stumbled upon the small
case that contained the Good Counsel class ring. Having
easy access to the Internet, she was able to track down
the number to the Alumni Office in hopes of returning
the ring.
After 38 years, Good
Counsel alumnus, Bill
Hocking ’73, was reunited
with his GC class ring
this past summer.
“I was convinced the
ocean had claimed it,”
Bill explained after
putting his class ring
back on his finger.
“It truly is amazing,
and it still fits!”
When recalling the summer of 1973, Bill explains that he
must have placed his class ring down on a towel before
going into the ocean. Bill remembered that beach trip
was during his Senior Week – also known as “Beach
Week” – a tradition that still lives strong today for Good
Counsel students proceeding graduation in late May.
Bill never expected to see his Good Counsel class ring
again, and it certainly was a surprise when he answered
the phone call from the GC Alumni Office. The ring helped
to bring back so many memories from his time at Good
Counsel.
After graduating from Good Counsel in 1973, Bill
continued his education at the University of Maryland,
earning his Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a minor
in mathematics. Bill currently lives in Maryland and works
in Friendship Heights for Microsoft.
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Welcome
Jane B. DiGirolamo has been named Director of Advancement for
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School. In her role, she will oversee fundraising,
alumni and parent relations, events, print and electronic communications and
public relations. Jane has nearly 20 years of extensive experience as a fundraising
professional and 11 years of experience in marketing and public relations. She
previously served as Vice President of Development for Montgomery Hospice,
Assistant Vice President for University Advancement and Campaign Manager for
Stevenson University (the former Villa Julie College) and was Director of
Development for the Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland. She served
as Director of Advancement for Saint James School, St. James, MD, for 11 years.
Jane holds a master’s degree in communications and journalism from Shippensburg University and a Bachelor
of Art’s degree in psychology and Spanish from Susquehanna University. She is a Board Director and Publicity
Chair for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Western Maryland Chapter and a former trustee of Trinity
School of Frederick.
She and her husband, Tom, are originally from New Jersey, where Jane grew up on the Jersey shore. They have
lived in Maryland for more than 30 years. They have two children, a daughter, Kristen, an attorney, who lives in
Williamsburg, Virginia, with her husband, Davis, and a son, Michael, who is attending Tulane Medical School.
Jane enjoys reading, walking, biking, traveling, and spending time at the beach.
Art Blooms In Spring
This past fall, alumnus and Advancement Committee member, Tom Fischetti ’62, proposed a great idea –
“Let's have a student and community art show.” With the help of art teachers, Amanda Stortzum and
Hilary Rinke, his idea of fusing the talents of emerging art students and regional artists came to fruition
on May 5 and 6. The event included an exhibition of various art forms and an auction of selected works.
More than 400 guests attended, and $2,500 was raised for the visual arts program. Remarking on the
success of the first show, Tom Fischetti said “Amanda, Hilary, and I were so gratified to see the local art
community and the Art Department come together to display local talent along with the students’
artistic prowess. Both groups commented how much they learned from each other. We would like to
thank all the students, parents, and other volunteers that made the show possible. Next year we look
forward to building upon what we learned this year and continuing to bring our student artists the
recognition they deserve."
22 DEVELOpmENT

Friday, april 8, 2011
mini Relay for Life
In solidarity, students
gather during a somber
moment to remember
the lives of those lost
to cancer.
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1962
Fran ( Frank) Grambo ’62 - Retired (Beth Steel mgt. 30 yrs.), married to
Kathy 44 yrs. ey live north of Baltimore in Forest hill and spend parts
of spring in the Carolinas in their RV and in the fall they head to Maine.
Frank is a lifelong wood worker and tennis player and volunteers as an
income tax preparer for moderate income folks during the tax season.
eir only child, Rick, his wife and two grandsons live six miles north.
Both of Frank’s brothers graduated from Good Counsel, Mike in 1969
and Geoff in 1974; they both live in or near Warrenton, Va.
1963
James Whiteside ’63 and his wife of 41 years, Connie, moved from their
home of 37 years in Madison, Wisconsin to anderson County, South
Carolina four years ago, to be near James’ folks and sisters. is past
March, James retired from his consulting business, Whiteside Facility
engineering.
1965
Mike Dwyer ’65 is serving as a consultant to Montgomery County’s
Civil War 150 Commemoration, which has produced a video for pBS.
e Good Counsel property was the temporary hideout of several
confederates who spent the night at the old Stanmore School that
was located there. To find out more information, please go to
http://www.heritagemontgomery.org/node/1 and click on Civil War.
1966
Al Checchi ’66 has written a book, e Change Maker, Preserving the
Promise of America, which was published in September 2011.
1968
Pat Flynn ’68 and his wife, Sue, became the proud grandparents of ella
Grace Flynn on easter Sunday. pat and Sue live in ocean City, Maryland.
1969
Jim Benson ’69 has been elected to the Board of Governors of DaCoR,
an organization of foreign affairs professionals. he also was named to
the executive Committee of the Board. Jim retired from the U.S.
Department of State in 2009 after more than 29 years as a Foreign Service
officer. he and his wife Marianne anders (academy of the holy Cross
’68) are now the proud innkeepers of the Cambridge house Bed and
Breakfast in Cambridge, Maryland. Jim and Marianne are also the
parents of peter (2001) and Dan (2007) Benson, while Jim's brothers
Steve (1973), Chris (1975) and John (1980) are also GC grads.
1970
Tom Pellarin ’70 retired in February 2010 as a civil engineer. he is
currently working on his “bucket list” and having fun living in Longwood,
Florida.
1971
Rick Ellrod ’71 and Cathy Lalush ellrod announce the marriage of their
son, David Frederick ellrod, to Julia d’epagnier Mitchell, on June 18, 2011.
1976
Richard Fairley ’76 is the principal of Saint Maria Goretti high School
in hagerstown, Maryland. he and his wife, Catharine, have been married
since 1988 and have two sons, Michael (16) and Ian (15), and a daughter,
Gracie (7). e Fairley family lives in Frederick, Maryland.
1979
Charles J. Bartlett ’79 was promoted to Battalion Chief with the
Montgomery County Department of Fire and Rescue Service in
Maryland. Chuck has been employed with Montgomery County Fire
Service for over 29 years.
1981
Patrick Reynolds ’81 is an attorney for the U.S. Department of Defense
and works in Fort Meade, Maryland. his wife, Stasia Stott Reynolds, is
a physician and works at Johns hopkins Bayview Medical Center. In
october 2010, they celebrated their 20th anniversary, enjoying a long
weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia. ey have three sons, Conor, 16,
and emmet and owen, both 10. e family lives in Baltimore, and all
three of the boys play soccer, basketball and baseball.
1988
Kwame Lloyd ’88 was recently named the Women’s head Soccer Coach
at Wittenberg University (ohio). Kwame played soccer and ran track for
Good Counsel. after earning his bachelor's degree in political science
from Susquehanna University, he played one year with the harrisburg
heat of the national professional Soccer League.
David Tenney ’88 is an assistant coach with the Seattle Sounders of
Major League Soccer. When in town playing DC United at RFK, David
and former GC Men’s Soccer Coach, art Iwanicki, were able to catch up.
David is the fitness coach for the team and has produced two DVDs on
soccer fitness. he is also considered one of the leading soccer-specific
fitness trainers in the world.
1989
Garrett Hayden ’89 is has served nearly 15 years with the U.S.
Department of Defense and wishes all his classmates much health and
success. (Gwhayden1@netzero.net).
1991
Kara Gregory Hale ’91 welcomed her third son, Kyler Rhys hale, on
March 2, 2011.
1992
Mike Guerrero ’92 and his wife, nicky, recently took an 8-month round
the world trip that took them through 21 different countries and three
continents. along the way, they saw absolutely amazing sights and
people. Bhutan, an unspoiled corner of the
world, tucked way up in the himalayas, was
one of Mike’s favorite spots.
The picture is of their trek in Uganda to
see the Mountain Gorillas. It was in the
Impenetrable Forest, and Mike and
Nicky got to spend about an hour in
the wild with these amazing apes.
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1994
Greg Werner ’94 and his wife welcomed their first
son, Marc-andre on May 6, 2011. he weighed
8 lbs, 1 oz.
Dr. Frank J. Ponce III ’94 and his wife, Giselle, are expecting a baby boy
in September. ey currently have a 16-month old girl, adriana, who is
very excited.
Julie Oplinger Roddin ’94 and her husband,
Jeff, welcomed Rachel anne on March 22, 2011.
1995
Mike Crowell ’95 and his wife, Vicki, welcomed their son, Michael
omas Crowell, Jr. on December 20, 2010.
Angie Baker ’95 and her husband, edward, are
overjoyed to announce that they welcomed their
first child, henry p. howard, on May 31, 2011,
in arlington, Virginia.
1996
on May 19, 2011, David Tenney ’96,
was honored to receive a “Golden apple
award” from Cardinal Donald Wuerl and
the archdiocese of Washington. is annual
award recognizes 10 outstanding teachers
for “excellence in teaching and commitment
to Catholic education.”
David is the chairman of the Religion Department at St. Vincent pallotti
high School in Laurel, MD, where he has taught since 2002. he received
a bachelor's degree in theology and political science from Loyola
University in Maryland and a master’s degree in religious education and
catechesis from e Catholic University of america. he also coaches
wrestling and cross country and moderates the guitar club. David lives in
Laurel, Maryland, with his wife erin and four children, Isabel-6, Caleb-4,
Junia-2 and Kieran, who was born May 11, 2011.
on March 26, Lauren Costello ’96 and Blair Mills (Good Counsel
teacher and coach), were married at St. Michael’s Mission Catholic
Church in St. Michaels, Maryland. Following the ceremony, Blair and
Lauren celebrated with friends and family at the hyatt Regency Resort
in Cambridge, MD.
Many guests from the GC community were in attendance, including the
following: 1st row (bottom left) - Monica augustyn ’06, elizabeth Curtin
(Bates) ’97, patrick Bates ’70, Sara Costello ’08, Kay Diggins (GC former
parent) Christine Veith ’96, Groom Blair Mills, Bride Lauren Costello ’96,
Dave eynon ’97, Kristi Weaver ’96, Becky Willhelm (Blasier) ’96, erika
ompson (Michael) ’96, emily noll (Diggins) ’96, amy Shapiro
(Leibowitz) ’96, 2nd Row: emmy Mcnamara (GC staff), Michael
harper ’98, Skylar Saar ’98, Maureen Raimo (former faculty), art Raimo
(former GC president), Will Morley ’00, pete Casciano ’00, Kevin Collins
’84, amanda Stortzum (GC faculty), pete Wilson ’83, Stephanie Wilson
(GC staff), Jeanette McCarthy (GC staff), John McCarthy (former GC
faculty), Mike hibbs (former GC faculty), 3rd Row: Mary Costello ’94,
Jill Kasprzak (GC staff), Debbie McKinney (GC staff), John Costello
(Gonzaga grad!), Michael Ward ’95, nick Kvasnovsky (GC coach),
Rich Seel (GC faculty), Bill ’68 and Catherine Mooney.
1997
Gary Gaskins ’97 and his wife, Quondra, welcomed their second
daughter, autumn anna-alice, on october 14, 2010.
1998
Lara Steinbraker ’98 married Geoff Salyer, a 1998 Gonzaga graduate,
on March 19, 2011, at e Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in
Washington, DC. her sisters, Claire ’01 and Marie Steinbraker ’06 were
her Maids of honors. ere were many Good Counsel alums in attendance.
pictured are: Matt Kimmel ’98, Mike Dewey ’98, Brian Daly ’98, Kelly
power Mackenzie ’98, Mary Marshall pasterick ’98, Michael Quinones
’98, Dan Sanders ’98, George Steinbraker ’94, Mike Windlan ’97,
Katie Moore Windlan ’98, Kevin Tegethoff ’98, Claire handy ’98,
Sarah Frank Baca-asher ’98, Lalo Baca-asher ’98
not pictured, but in attendance: Claire Steinbraker ’01, Marie
Steinbraker ’06, pat Leighton ’99, pat Gretschel ’99, Kate Mullican ’93,
Bill Teachum ’81, and John d’epagnier ’76.
Linnisa Wahid ’98 currently works for the Department of State, at US
embassy amman, Jordan. Linnisa works with rural women to help them
develop their talents into marketable skills. In her previous position in
Yaounde, Cameroon, Linnisa worked with the Montgomery County
public School System, through a local nGo, to secure computers, once
the county upgraded its computers.
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CLaSS NOTES
1999
Shauna Martino Powers ’99 and her husband,
eric, welcomed daughter Lila Drew, on april 16,
2010.
Meredith Garcia-Tunon ’99 was married on april 16, 2011, to J.p.
Garcia-Tunon at the Stone Mill Inn in hallam, pa.
Good Counsel alumni included: Colin Garner ’02, phil Letendre ’02,
Mike Bergamini ’02, Brian Marconi ’01, Jessica Baumgartner Marconi
’02, allison parker Fahey ’02, Julie Battle ’02, Meaghan McCarthy Davis
’02, Kelly (paolucci) Imphong ’02, erich Imphong ’02, and Kelly Conrad
Grosskopf ’02.
Jessica Bitonti McCaw ’02 and patrick McCaw ’00
welcomed Connor patrick on november 1, 2010.
Connor was 8 lbs, 7 oz.
Sean Murphy ’02 received his Master’s in public
administration with honors and his Master’s of
Regional and City planning with honors from
Cornell University on May 29, 2011.
2001
Julie Rogers ’01 graduated august 6, 2011, with her phD in mathematics
from auburn University. Julie’s dissertation was on design theory and
called “Generalizing Clatworthy Group Divisible Designs.”
Tatiana Evereklian ’01 was married to Colin Carrier on May 7, 2011, at
the Four Seasons Biltmore in Santa Barbara, California.
on august 28, Jennifer Kushlis ’02 became
engaged to Matt hendrickson at nationals park.
Upon arriving at nationals park, an employee
met her to lead her onto an empty field where
she saw a set table on home plate. To watch
the exciting proposal, please go to
http://vimeo.com/28488446.
2003
Mike Vermillion ’03 welcomed his third child, evan Danger, on June 19,
2011. Mike also recently graduated from the atlanta police Department
academy as valedictorian and top marksmen.
Liz Cowan Sheil ’03, recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from
new england College with a Master of arts in public policy. her
master’s thesis focused on the need for culturally responsive educational
institutions in alaska. Liz and her husband, Ryan, recently left
anchorage, alaska, and will make Dayton, ohio their new home for
the next four years.
Good Counsel alums (and current student): Bride: Tatiana (evereklian)
Carrier ’01 Bridesmaids: nadja Sumter ’01, Laura app ’01, Celia
evereklian ‘03, Sarah Moore ’13
2002
Erin Ryan Zimmer ’02 was married on May 28, 2011, to Bill Zimmer
(Mt. St. Joseph ’02) at the Chesapeake Bay hyatt in Cambridge, MD.
Christopher Lynch Arnsberger ’03
married Carrie Strieter on october
16, 2010, at St. John the Baptist in
Silver Spring, Md. Chris works for
Booz-allen & hamilton at the Central
Maryland office, and Carrie is a nurse
at John hopkins in Baltimore. e
couple resides in Urbana, Maryland.
e wedding party included many
Good Counsel alums: Kevin arnsberger
’06, Matthew arnsberger ’07,
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Matt Strieter ’05, andy pachuki ’03, Colleen McCarthy ’03, Brendan
Mullenholz ’03, and Katie auchincloss ’03. other Good Counsel alums in
attendance included Mark arnsberger ’76, peter arnsberger ’73, paul
arnsberger ’ 87, Lucas arnsberger ’12, Jerry Strieter ’71, Jimmy Strieter
’73, Chris Tolson ’76, paul and pat Rigney ’03, Danny Benedetti ’ 03,
Jaime Teigeiro ’03, Brian Iciek ’03, Billy Rhea ’03, and Mark Minor ’05.
2004
Helen Marie Dalphonse ’04 received her Juris Doctor degree on May 20,
2011, from the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore.
Classmates from GC Class of 2004 got together over the holidays.
(from left to right) Shannon
DeGiorgi, Nicole Emanuele,
Gavie Heller, Caitie Reed,
Laura Prangley, Alex Wright,
Christina Jobe, Allison
Doman, Whitney Costello.
Alex Demeo ’04 proposed to his girlfriend on
December 23, 2010, at Zoo Lights at the
national Zoo. She said “YeS!” Wedding is set
for May 2012.
2005
on april 3, 2011, Judy Herrera ’05, made the 2011-2012 Washington
Redskins Cheerleaders Squad. Judy was on the GC poms squad from
2003-2005.
Kevin Flannery ’07 graduated in the spring of 2011 from Villanova
University School of Business with honors.
Laura Semple ’07 graduated Summa Cum Laude and received the honors
humanities Citation from the University of Maryland with double majors
in government and politics and american studies. Laura was recognized
as Dean's Scholar, College of the Behavioral and Social Sciences and was
awarded “highest Gpa” and “Best honors esis” from the american
Studies College. Laura was also inducted into phi Beta Kappa. Laura will
be attending e George Washington University School of Law in the fall,
focusing on intellectual property law.
Raymond Moss ’07 will spend two years teaching in Miami as part of the
Teach for america program. Raymond graduated this year from
Georgetown University with a double major in government and english.
2009
Molly Ryan ’09 and Andrew Hoag ’09 have launched a new music and
film production company based out of Wilmington, nC, called Border
Row Productions. In addition to engineering and producing local artists
albums at their in-house recording studio, they will be embarking on their
first full-length film in the fall – a documentary on traumatic brain injury
and a rehab clinic centered in Raleigh, nC.
In February of 2010, a GC alumni reception was held in Boston, Ma.
pictured are a few of the most recent GC alumni in attendance: Catherine
Augustyn ’10 (currently at BC); Sarah Mupo ’08 (currently at emerson
College); Samantha Popp ’10 (currently at BC); Monica Augustyn ’06;
Chiara Rivas-Morella ’06 (BC ’10 and currently a student at harvard
School of Dental Medicine) and Mike Devlin ’07 (BC ’11 grad).
Lisa Bartels ’05 became engaged to Jerad Rodgers
in aruba on april 12, 2011. e couple currently
resides in new orleans, La.
2006
Tommy Palmer ’06 recently began graduate school at e Catholic
University.
Christine Anderson ’06 and her fiancé, Bakari Dark,
welcomed the birth of their daughter, Laina Shanel,
on July 3, 2011. She weighed 6 lbs, 15 oz and was 21
inches long.
2007
Megan Waters ’07 graduated from princeton
University in May and was awarded the C.otto
Von Kienbusch award. is award is given annually
to the top senior female athlete. Megan led princeton
to three Ivy League Championships in the last four
years. at her final championship, she won all seven
of her events and was named “Swimmer of the
Meet”. She is currently working and training in
California at UCLa.
IN MEMORIUM
• Debbie Rosenbaum, mother of Molly Rosenbaum ’11
• John Rafferty, father of John Rafferty ’64, Patrick
Rafferty ’65, Robert Rafferty ’66, Daniel Rafferty ’68,
Christopher Rafferty ’69, Brian Rafferty ’73, Mary
Rafferty-Wiedel, and Joanne Fieschko
• Jeanne Gallipoli, mother of Patrick Gallipoli ’86
• Mikel Ann Flannery, mother of Patrick Flannery ’86,
Jim ’89, and Peter ’92.
• John Mackey, grandfather of Ben Hazel ’10
• Lauretta Porter, mother of Cole Porter ’14
• Fred Beyers, father of Christina ’07 and
uncle of Katie Noethe ’07
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IMAGES OF OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL HIGH SCHOOL
Have you seen these?
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5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
17 18 19
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With the help from students in our Digital Photography class, we captured images from our school campus—
that are not so recognizable. Can you correctly identify what they are and where they are located? To get
the answers, use a QR code reader on your smartphone or visit www.olgchs.org/findit.
Hint: many of the items should be familiar to our alumni as well!

News and Events
ATTN: ALL ALUMNI
Join Us!
November 23rd is the
GC Alumni Night at the Barking Dog
Located in Bethesda, MD!
Complete your
Christmas shopping at the annual
VENDOR SHOW
hosted by the Good Counsel Mothers’ Club on
Saturday, November 5th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
In the GC Alumni Gallery.
Bring the whole family for this wonderful holiday
showcase featuring a unique selection of fine arts and
handcrafts for everyone on your shopping list!
Free Admission.
Get ready
Chicago alums…
We’re coming to the WINDY CITY!
ATTENTION ALUMNI
We are building a business directory and are
formulating future business networking events.
Please complete the email survey that was sent out
to alumni so we can work to accommodate your
needs. All feedback is welcome. Questions about
the business directory, or are you interested
in supporting this project? Please contact Monica
Augustyn in the Alumni Office at (240) 283-3214.
Come meet our new president,
Dr. Paul Barker
on November 10th, 2011.
We hope you will join us!
Watch for your invitation in the mail.
Future road trips include:
Atlanta, Boston, New York
and San Francisco.

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