MUSTANG MESSENGER - Bishop McNamara High School

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Advancement Office MARK YOUR CALENDAR Alumni Basketball Game Friday, November 23, 2012 Alumni Gathering at Showplace Arena Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Hall of Fame Awards Banquet Saturday, January 19, 2013 Mustang Madness/Walk-a-Thon Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Mustang Cup Golf Tournament Friday, April 26, 2013 visit www.BMHS.org for a full calendar of events and updated information 2012-2013 BOARD of DIRECTORS Mr. Robert Antonetti, Jr. ‘94 (Chair) Mr. Charles (“Rod”) Marvin, Jr. (Vice-Chair) Mrs. Toni Lewis-Bennett LR ‘88 (Secretary) Mr. Michael Mattera ‘67 (Treasurer) Mr. Paul Agustin ‘99 Ms. Nicki Burns LR ‘92 Mr. Daniel E. Curtin Fr. William Foley Mrs. Anne Gillis Dr. Marilyn Goldsmith Fr. Kevin Kennedy Mr. Andrew Merkle ‘94 Mr. Adel Musa Mr. James O’Brien ‘88 Mr. Robert Sensenig Bro. Michael Smith, CSC Mr. Ernest (“Marty”) Spain ‘95 Mr. Marco Clark ‘85 (ex-officio) 4
‘to think with Christ’ We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Board members, Daniel Clement, Charles Hopkins, Lawrence Callaway, Jason Groves, and Steve Kemp for their selfless service over the past two years. Please welcome our new Board members, Paul Agustin ‘99, Dr. Marylyn Goldsmith, Fr. Kevin Kennedy, Andrew Merkle ‘94, and Adel Musa who have agreed to serve on the Board of Directors for the next two years. Paul Agustin ’99, a Training Specialist and Instructional Designer for 3M Health Information Systems, taught Math, Science and Technology at Bishop McNamara for three years following graduation from Johns Hopkins University in 2003. A resident of New York City, he sits on the Development and Technology Committees with the goal to help the school expand its Science and Technology programs. Paul has a deep commitment and history with the school as his younger brother and sister are alumni, as well as several cousins. Hobbies/Activities: Running and hiking; spending time with his new wife, Beverly; watching cooking shows to experiment with new recipes Book on nightstand: American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History by Chris Lyle Music on I-pod: Mix of top 40 and alternative rock Dr. Marilyn Goldsmith joins the Board as a member of the Personnel Committee. For Dr. Goldsmith, quality education is of the highest priority for her and her children and believes in the mission of the school. With two children who are alumni – Marlisa ‘07 and Matthew ‘10 – she felt that Bishop McNamara prepared them for college and their careers. Dr. Goldsmith attended Arkansas State University, the University of the District of Columbia, and obtained her doctorate from Nova Southeastern University. She has been an educator for over thirty years and now serves as a principal within a Prince George’s County public school. She was an active volunteer while her children were students and is honored to serve, once again, as a Board member. Hobbies/Activities: Vintage shopping; working out and practicing yoga Book on nightstand: Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson, M.D. Music on I-Pod: Gospel music and tropical ocean sounds for relaxation and yoga. Father Kevin Kennedy served as the facilitator of the 2011-2012 Strategic Plan for Bishop McNamara. He is the Pastor at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Cheverly, Maryland and is an Adjunct Professor at The Catholic University of America where he teaches graduate courses in leadership and organizational development. In addition to pastoral ministry, he enjoys training and fostering rescue dogs for adoption. In his free time, he travels, hikes and enjoys the visual and performing arts. Father Kennedy was born the youngest of eight children in New York City. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Bernard Baruch College in Manhattan with a major in finance. He received a Master of Business Administration degree with a double major in finance and strategic management from the Krannert School at Purdue University. Before his priesthood, he worked in the financial industry for several years and eventually became the Chief Financial Officer of a medical research company in Maryland. Before ordination in 1995, Fr. Kennedy studied at The Catholic University of America and received a Bachelor Degree in Sacred Theology and a Doctor of Ministry Degree in May 2007. Book on nightstand: Over Our Heads by Robert Kegan Musci on I-pod: Everything from acid rock to opera Andrew Merkle ‘94 serves on the Nomination and Executive Committees. A graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Andrew is a Biomedical Engineer/Program Manager with Johns Hopkins Hospital. A native of Clinton/Upper Marlboro, he attended St. Mary’s Piscataway prior to entering high school at Bishop McNamara. His wife, Michelle (DeCesaris) ‘94, is also an alumna along with three brothers, many cousins and his father-in-law, Marco DeCesaris ‘67, who was a member of the first graduating class. His mother-in-law, Diane DeCesaris, graduated from La Reine in LR ‘67. When asked why he agreed to serve on the board, Andrew said he would like to help contribute to the trend towards excellence in academics, athletics, and fine arts. Andrew spends his free time with his wife and two young boys. He still plays some soccer and now coaches his older son, Ethan’s, team Hobbies/Interests: scratch golfer, tremendous singer, and talented chef… frequent embellisher. Adel Musa agreed to serve as President of the Bishop McNamara 2012-2013 Parents’ Club to ensure he advances the education of daughter, Shadia ‘13, and all Bishop McNamara students. A graduate of The University of the District of Columbia, Adel is an accountant at the Gaylord Hotel in the National Harbor. Mr. Musa was born in West Africa and enjoys reading and watching football. Book on Nightstand: Nice Bike – Making Meaningful Connections on the Road to Life by Mark Scharenbroich. His words of advice to students: Don’t fail to plan because you might plan to fail. 5
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