e Archmerean - Archmere Academy

Archmere’s 80th AnniversaryVolume LXXV Winter 2012

Looking Back to the BeginningCelebrating 80 years of ArchmereOn June 25, 1932, Abbot Pennings, O.Praem met with JohnJ. Raskob at Congress Hotel in Chicago for the purchase ofArchmere to the Norbertines for $300,000, and the firstannouncement of the school’s opening appeared in theWilmington newspapers on August 6, 1932.Not long after, on September 14, 1932, “Archmere Schoolfor Boys” began its first school year with 19 students and 7teachers. By the end of that year, there were 22 enrolled (16freshmen and 6 sophomores) and Rev. Michael McKeough,O.Praem was named the school’s first headmaster. And, asthey say, the rest is history!Above: Boarders study in their room on the second floor ofThe Patio; Biology class is held in The Manor (1933.)The pioneer student body and faculty pictured at the back of ThePatio during the 1932-33 school year.Highlights from the first decade included:Dedication of Archmere:October 12, 1932; presided byBishop Edmond Fitz Mauriceof WilmingtonThe first two boarders moveinto rooms in The Paio (1932)Archmere accomodatedboarding students until 1975The first meeting of theArchmere Mothers’ Guild washeld (1932)The first series of WinterConcerts were held in ThePatio (1932)First sports’ teams began:football (1932), baseball &tennis (1933)Rev. Daniel Hurley, O.Praembecomes Headmaster;modifies The Patio andThe Manor to accomodateboarding students from allover the country (1936)First capital campaign buildsa gymnasium (completed in1939)Today, Archmere prides itself on remaining true to its Catholic, Norbertine roots, while being ahead of the curve amongindependent schools in best educational practice and use of technology in the classroom - creating an educationalexperience for students that nutures the whole individual.Eighty years after the doors to Archmere were opened for the first time, there is much to celebrate. In the past decadealone, Archmere has experienced so many exciting changes to its landscape, curriculum, and student body.First turf fields installed on campus (2006)First capital campaign in 20 years rennovatesand re-names the Moglia Fieldhouse; rennovatesthe Justin E. Diny Science Center and builds theMcLaughlin-Mullen Student Life Center (completedin 2007)Archmere’s first lay headmaster, Dr. Michael A.Marinelli ‘76 is appointed (2010)Highlights from the 2000’s include:Daily school use of The Patio begins again withthe move of administrative offices to the first andsecond floors (2010)Rebranding initiative changes the school logo andlook of promotional materials; the new Web site islaunched (2010-2011)Start of the 1:1 Laptop program provides everystudent with a MacBook Pro Laptop; a Tech Centerin Saint Norbert Hall is constructed (2011)Above: Students perform experiments in the Justin E. Diny Science Center and enter data into their MacBook Pro Laptops; students gather to talk and dohomework on the quad; students study and receive troubleshooting help in the new student lounge and Tech Center in Saint Norbert Hall (2011.)Connecting with Archmere: Then & Now1932-1933 2011-2012Postal Mail - Archmere School for Boys, Claymont, DelawareTelephone - “Holly Oak 10”Telegraph...coming on by!A phone from the early days ofArchmere, found in the attic ofThe PatioPostal Mail - 3600 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703Fax - 302-798-7290Telephone/Cell phone - 302-798-6632E-mail - contactus@archmereacademy.comWeb site - www.archmereacademy.comMobile site - www.archmereacademy.com/mobile/Facebook - facebook.com/archmereacademyTwitter - twitter.com/archmereacademy (@archmereacademy)LinkedIN - linkedin.com/groups - “Archmere Academy”YouTube - youtube.com/archmereacademy...coming on by!67

Our Mission & Heritage....Living Our Mission, Learning Our Heritage: Archmere Religion ClassesStarting this, Archmere’s 80th anniversary year, studentshave been learning a little bit more about the origins of theacademy in their religion classes. Each ninth grade religionclass has been welcoming Rev. Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem.,Archmere’s Chaplain, Headmaster Emeritus and Directorof Mission and Heritage, once a month to teach a specialsection on the history of Archmere and of the Norbertinecommunity.“Mr. Burdziak, the Religion Department Chair, recommendedthat we teach a course on Archmere and Norbertine historybut we didn’t quite know how we would fit it in our setreligion curriculum,” says Father McLaughlin. “So we put ina lesson once a month for the freshman religion classes toteach the students about our history.”Father’s lessons include the timeline of the opening days ofArchmere, the start of the Norbertine community in Holland,brief biographies of the school’s nine headmasters, and more.“I really like when Father comes to class because he has a good perspective on things,” says freshman MaddieGuido. “I didn’t know half of the things that we learned. I didn’t know that Archmere started with only a few malestudents. Everything that we have learned thus far from Father has been very interesting.”“...I gained a greaterappreciation of theNobertines’ role infounding Archmere”Mission & HeritagePictured in The Patio dining room, Father Joseph McLaughlin,O.Praem. teaches a lesson on the history of the Raskob family andNorbertine life in The Patio to the upperclassmen in Mr. Burdziak’sNorbertine Spirituality seminar.Incorporating these sections into freshman religion classes has been justone way that Archmere has brought the history and mission of the schoolback into the classroom. The religion department also offered an electiveon the life and teachings of Saint Norbert this year.“The juniors and seniors who participated in the Norbertine Spiritualityseminar investigated various aspects of the life of St. Norbert and otherNorbertines from history and explored key elements of NorbertineSpirituality,” says the course instructor, Mr. Michael Burdziak.As a capstone project, the class utilized articles witten by Father FrancisCortez that appeard in previous Archmereans: St. Norbert: Apostle of Peaceand St. Norbert: Man of Justice and Forgiveness. The course ended with atrip to The Patio for a history of the Raskob family and Norbertine life fromprevious generations.”“It was fascinating to learn about the building and its history,” says junior Patrick Reilly, who adds that his favoritepart of the class was learning about the challenges St. Norbert and the early Norbertine leaders faced; “it wasinspiring to learn about how they overcame their stuggles through faith.”Introducing the Alumni Service ProgramAs our alumni know, living out the mission of Archmere does not end with graduation. Archmere graduates bring thevalues of Community, Respect, Zeal, Reverence and Wisdom with them as they attend college and enter the workingworld as professionals. And some even get the opportunity to bring them back to Archmere.This year, Archmere is launching the Alumni Service Program (ASP), a ten-month, residential service opportunity thatbrings former auks back to campus to assist in various areas of operation.ASP volunteers will be provided with housing in The Patio, in some of the same rooms that boarding studentsonce inhabited 80 years ago. They will receive a meal plan during the day and health insurance benefits, in additionto a stipend.Positions are currently available in the technology department, working with students, faculty and staff members, andin the office of institutional advancement working in fundraising, marketing, event management and alumni relations.Recent college graduates who attended Archmere or Saint Norbert College, who have an interest in gaining professionalexperience in these fields, and who are ready to make a commitment to serve in the Archmere community for one fullschool year are encouraged to apply.Much like compatible programs offered through Catholic universities,this program has three focuses: service, community-living, and prayer.ASP members will participate in group reflection and prayer and will beactive in the community at Daylesford Abbey, the home of the Norbertinebrothers and fathers in Paoli, PA.“This is an incredible opportunity for alumni to give back to ArchmereAcademy and allow for the growth of both the institution as well as itsstudents,” says Mr. Michael Johnson, Campus Minister and member ofthe Mission and Heritage committee.The first year of ASP will begin in August, 2012 and conclude inJune, 2013, and positions are still available. For more informationor to apply, contact Mr. Michael Johson, atmjohnson@archmereacademy.com or call 302-798-6632 ext 780.“This is an incredibleopportunity foralumni to give back”Archmere celebrated an 80th Anniversary Liturgy & OpeningSchool Mass on September 14, 2011, commemorating the firstday of school in 1932. Rev. Joseph Serano, O.Praem. and Rev.Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem were the co-celebrants.“Through ‘Norbertine Spirituality,’ I gained a greater appreciation of the Norbertines’ role in founding Archmereand building the school to what it is today,” says Patrick.89

Coming Home to Archmere Homecoming 2011Auks of All Ages Came to Campus for Homecoming Weekend this OctoberHomecoming is a time for current students and alumnito come together and experience the scenic ArchmereAcademy campus. Between the athletic games, themoon bounces, food tents, magician and face-painters,there was something for everyone on October 15 - evenif what homecoming means to them is a little different.To a Senior: Emily Pinto ‘12It was really good to see all of the teams come out ontop. Homecoming day this year was the most fun I’vehad yet and it was a great way to end spirit week. I’mgoing to miss the student experience of homecomingbut it was a great last homecoming!To a 5-Year-Reunioner: Victoria Sowa ‘06The alumni Mass with Father McLaughlin gave methe strongest sense of homecoming and emphasizedArchmere’s core values: Pietate et Scientia. The Catholicvalues that Archmere teaches through faith, educationand service continue to shape my life. Specifically,Mass with Father McLaughlin strengthened my fondrecollection of the Kairos retreat and re-emphasized thesignificance of “living the fourth,” living every day asGod’s time.The initial question of “what are you wearing?” (thatwe were all asking each other on Facebook) was bestanswered by those that remained in Archmere uniformdress code at the Patio Reception. We all enjoyed a goodlaugh at the throwback Kelly green turtlenecks andfleeces the most comical alumni donned.I know that the memories of Homecoming 2011 willkeep us coming back home, back to Archmere.To a Faculty Member: Michael Johnson, MathTeacher & Campus MinisterHomecoming has grown to become one of my favoritedays of our school year. It is a time to truly celebrate theentire Archmere community: our students, faculty andstaff, parents, alumni, family, and friends. I look forwardevery year to getting a chance to interact with our currentstudents and to reconnect with our many alumni whoreturn for the day.To a Parent: Rich Sweeney ‘83Homecoming gives me a chance to reconnect with oldfriends - it’s really an enjoyable event put on by theschool. It also allows me to interact with fellow parentswho are going through the teenage years with theirchildren.To a Golden Alum: Bill Bowden ‘61This story started at our 45th reunion at Archmere inOctober of 2006 when only 4 classmates attended theevent. Several of us decided it was time to reunite, andso we formed a group of loyal classmates that regularlygot together and named ourselves “THE LOYAL GROUP OFSIX”. This group, comprised of Ron Gribbins, Bill Bowden,Bob Tigani, Marty Londergan, Mike Fay, and Ron Lee, hadthe goal to create a new level of excitement for our 50threunion.A special dinner at Harry’s was set for Friday night in aprivate room with fancy hors d’oeuvres, open bar, andfilet mignon entrees. Of couse, there was the GoldenLuncheon in the Patio on Friday as well, and on Saturdaybefore the football game, we set up a sports luncheon atStanley’s Tavern.The fourth and final venue was thecrescendo of weekend activities. We joined other reunionclasses in The Patio Saturday night to share comraderieand fellowship.We made custom Archmere coffee mugs with “Classof ‘61/ 50th Reunion: October 15, 2011” inscribed onthem. We also gave the Headmaster, Michael Marinelli, acertificate making him an honorary member of the classof 1961. Incidentally, THE LOYAL GROUP OF SIX grew thatweekend to 28 returning classmates.1011

A Community of Learning: Fall Visitors‘59 Graduate Named to CorporationArchmere Hosts German Exchange StudentsThis fall, Archmere and Salesianum hosted sixteen students from theKepler Gymnasium in Pforzheim, Germany for three weeks. This wasour fifth exchange with the Kepler school, located at the edge of theBlack Forest. Archmere families hosted the eight female students, andSalesianum families hosted the boys. The students attended classesduring the day with their hosts, and experienced family life in Americain the evenings and on the weekends. While here in the United Statesthe Kepler group visited Washington, Philadelphia and New York City.Holocaust Survivor Shares StoryAttorney General Offers Internet Safety TalkOne of the youngest survivors of the Poland occupation and head of theHalina Wind Preston Holocaust Education Committee, Anne Jaffe visitedArchmere on October 9 and delivered an incredible talk to a large crowdof students and faculty. Jaffe’s account of her family’s evasions and themany hardships they endured - including hiding for almost two years in aforest on the brink of starvation and hypothermia - silenced the audience.She stressed the importance of tolerance throughout her story, remindingthe students and teachers that though the world has certainly come a longway, we cannot dare to think that discrimination has been completelyeradicated, and we cannot let hatred and prejudice go unchecked. Mrs.Jaffe has traveled all over the country sharing her story.On Sept. 27, Archmere graduate and Delaware Attorney General BeauBiden ‘87 returned to the academy to speak to students and parents oninternet safety as part of Archmere and St. Edmond’s “Learning LectureSeries.” His talk focused on the steps that the state of Delaware is takingto cut back on Internet crimes, especially crimes toward children. Hediscussed the importance of being educated about social media and whysharing information can be dangerous. “You tell your children not to talkto strangers on the playground,” he said, “and the same goes for socialnetworking sites.” Biden has delivered similar talks at schools throughoutthe state.Michael C. Boyd ’59 was elected by the ArchmereAcademy Board of Trustees as a member of thecorporation for a three-year term, which began onJanuary 1, 2012. Boyd joins Daylesford Abbey Abbot,Rev. Richard J. Antonucci, O.Praem. and Rev. Andrew D.Ciferni, O.Praem., and succeeds Joe Melloy ’52, whoseterm as a member of the corporation expired December31, 2011.“The primary job of the members of the corporation isto ensure that the mission of the school is carried out,”said Board Chair Robert E. Shields ’60. “That missionis to educate young men and women in accordancewith Catholic and Norbertine traditions. Their otherresponsibilities are primarily to approve or disapprovethe Board of Trustees’ selections of a new headmasteror new trustees and amendments to the bylaws madeby the Board of Trustees. Since the Board of Trusteesbecame a self-perpetuating body as a result of the2001 reforms, the members of the corporation havenever disapproved the Board of Trustees’ selections ofa headmaster or new trustees or amendments to thebylaws.”A graduate of the class of 1959, Boyd stayed involvedwith Archmere for many years, working on the telethonas an alumni-volunteer with Father Diny. He becamere-involved as a parent when his daughter Jennifer ’85and son Timothy ’93 came to Archmere, and he waselected to the Board of Trustees. Mr. Boyd served on theboard from 1993 to 1996.A Wilmington native, Boyd was raised in St. Elizabeth’sparish, and was grateful for the sacrifices his parentsmade to send him to Archmere. “For me, attendingArchmere was a huge opportunity, and my parents werealways involved in the school,” he says.After graduatingfrom Archmere,Boyd attendedthe University ofDelaware, where heearned a Bachelor’sdegree in historyand a minor inbusiness. His workhas been mostly inthe direct responseindustry, spending15 years with the Franklin Mint before becomingco-founder of QVC, Inc. in 1986. He served as presidentand a director at QVC until his retirement in 1994.Mr. Boyd has been involved with advising companies inthe direct response industry, as well as working with amedical technology company in growing their businessesin recent years. He is currently on the board of theHome Shopping Network (HSNi) and FourthWall Media.Excited to reengage with the school, Boyd says, “Iconsider this a real honor and hope that I can contributesomething as a member of the Corporation. Archmerehas always been a special place – it has had its ups anddowns, but through hard work by all members of theArchmere family, it certainly has landed on its feet.”“We are delighted that Mike has accepted this role,” saysShields, “and know that this loyal alumnus will onceagain be of great assistance in preserving the spirit andtraditions of Archmere Academy.”Mike and his wife Ruth reside in Florida and NewJersey and have three children Jennifer ’85, Colleen andTimothy ’93, and five grandchildren.1415

Help Keep Archmere RunningWays to Invest in ArchmereEvery once in a while a specific need arises at Archmere, and the school calls upon our constituents to help fulfill thatneed - to help keep the school “up and running.” This year, we are asking our parents, alumni, grandparents, faculty,staff and friends to help us, literally, keep running. The rubber track that surrounds the turf Coaches’ Field behind ThePatio is in need of resurfacing, a $100,000 project that effects all of our student-athletes.Resurfacing of the Archmere TrackWhat Keeps you Running? Let us Know!Did you run track, cross country, or participate in a field event at Archmere? We want to hear from you! Or maybesomething else kept you “running” at Archmere. Share your passion with us. We want to know you better! Whatinterests you about Archmere; what were you involved in; where do you want to see your money going?Did you know you can direct your philanthropy to impact areas of the school that matter most to you? When makinga contribution to the Archmere Fund, you can designate your gift to:Academic EnrichmentScholarshipRecruitment/Market ExpansionThe ArtsAthleticsArchmere’s track is used by all of our student athletes for training and conditioning, especially by the 125 students thatparticipate in track and field and cross country each year - that’s more than 1/4 of the student body.Resurfacing the track on Archmere’s campus has been identified as a necessity over the coming year. The aggregate onthe top surface that allows for traction has worn away completely on one side of the track, down to the black rubber layerbeneath it. To return the track to a suitable condition for running, the top layer needs to be scraped away and replaced.If this repair cannot be made soon, the deterioration will continue, damaging additional layers of the track and makingeventual resurfacing even more costly.To make a donation to the track resurfacing project, you can make out a check to Archmere Academy and write “TrackResurfacing” in the memo or you can make a donation online at www.archmereacademy.com/give and write it in thenotes/comments section of the giving form.Activites/ClubsFacilitiesWhere Needed MostHelp us focus our communication and keep in touch with you about the things that interest you most. Sendyour affinity information to alumni@archmereacademy.com or add it to your profile online - go to wwww.archmereacademy.com and click on “My Archmere.” Log in with your username and password, and edit your profile.For questions about logging in, or to obtain your user name and password, e-mail webmaster@archmereacademy.com.Ways to Invest in ArchmereThank You!Gifts of Cash - checks, money orders, or secure gifts madeonline at www.archmereacademy.com/give.Gifts of Appreciated Stock/Securities - avoid capital gainstaxes and receive an income tax deduction.Matching Gifts - visit www.matchinggifts.com to see if your/your spouse’s company will double or even triple your gift!Memorial and Honorarium Gifts - celebrate or pay tribute toa loved one by making a gift in their honor or memory.Gifts-In-Kind - gifts of goods or services.Endowment Gifts - when you give to the endowment, theprincipal remains intact while the income supports Archmerein perpetuity.Planned Gifts - there are numerous creative gift planning techniquesthat allow donors to use a variety of assets to make larger gifts thanthey could from their income, while reducing taxes.To learn more about giving options, go to:www.archmereacademy.com/givingContact us:Archmere Academy[ p ] 302-798-6632 [ f ] 302-792-29973600 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont DE 19703www.archmereacademy.com1819

News And Notesof Labor & Employment Practice ofWilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelna andDicker, LLP, an 800-lawyer firm, andenjoyes keeping up with his friendsfrom Archmere.1980Cathy DiCostanza Glaberman hasbeen awarded the professionalinsurance designation CharteredProperty Casualty Underwriter bythe American Institute for CPCU, anindependent, nonprofit educationalorganization that confers theCPCU designation on persons whocomplete equal rigorous coursesand national examinations, andmeet its ethics and experiencerequirements.1982Michael H. Daney is an attorney andresident partner in the Bel Air officeof Godwin, Erlandson, MacLaughlin,Vernon and Daney, LLC, and wasrecently appointed chair of theHarford County Personnel AdvisoryBoard by Harford County ExecutiveDavid Craig. Mike Daney has beena member of the board for thepast 4 years and is an ‘86 graduateof UD, and an ‘89 graduate of theUniversity of Kentucky. He livesin Darlington with his wife, AmyHopkins, and their two daughters,Cassie and Ellie.1987Ciara O’Connell and JohnNowaczyk’s son, Ryan, wassuddenly diagnosed with a largebrain tumor in January, 2011 at age11. Ciara and John reached out tothe only neurosurgeon they knew, afriend and fellow Auk Jay Storm ‘86,who they soon found out happensto specialize in pediatric braintumors. They also learned from avariety of sources that Jay is amongthe most highly regarded surgeonsin that field and that CHOP, whereJay practices, is one of the best2 or 3 hospitals in the US in thatspecialty. Jay and the team at CHOPtook extraordinary care of Ryan andsuccessfully removed the tumor.Follow-ups to date show no sign ofdisease and prognosis is excellent.The whole family is grateful to Jayand his team for all they have done,and to everyone in the Archmereanfamily who prayed so hard for Ryanin that dark time.David P. Hogan and his wife,Michelle, welcomed their fourthdaughter, Margaret Mae, born onMay 11, 2011, weighing 7 lbs, 11ounces. Father Joseph McLaughlin,O.Praem baptized Margaret onJuly 24, 2011 at St. Joseph on theBrandywine Church in Wilmington,DE. David’s brother, Sean ‘94 wasthe godfather for Maragaret andDavid’s daughter Kaeleigh ‘14 wasthe godmother. The Hogans live inWilmington.1990Sean Joseph Billow and his wife,Mary Jo, welcomed their fifth child,Elle Mary, born on December 6,2010 weighing 7 lbs, 9 ounces.Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem.baptized Elle on February 13, 2011at St. Thomas of Villanova Church.Elle joins brothers Aidan (6), Patrick(4), Brady (4) and Quinn (3.) Seanis a partner in the law firm ofBallard Spahr, LLP, practicing in theWilmington Office. Sean and hisfamily live in Broomall, Pa.1991Christine Manubay Gardinerwelcomed son Logan SamuelGardiner on December 16, 2011. Hejoins big brother Kyle (5 years old.)Damian Andrisani, M.D. is anorthopaedic surgeon specializingin sports medicine, knees andshoulders. He practices inWilimgton, DE with DelawareOrthopaedic Specialties.1992Matthew T. Kingston, DMDopened a new dental practice inDecember 2010. Healty SmilesDental is located in Lancaster, PA.Dr. Matthew Kingston and his wifeClaire welcomed their third son,Luke Thomas who was born onNovember 7, 2011. He was 11 lbs,4 oz. and 23 inches! Matthew andClaire have two other sons, Gray (7)and Adam (4) and reside in Lititiz,PA.Barbara Smoyer was married onNovember 5, 2011, to Michael D.Peterson. The wedding was heldat the historic St. Mary of VictoriesChurch in downtown St. Louis,Missouri. Janet Smoyer ‘94 was abridesmaid and Marialaina Scafidi‘92 caught the bride’s bouquet.After honeymooning in Cancun,Mexico, Barbara and Michael nowlive in St. Peters, Missouri, a suburbof St. Louis.Jess Anderson and his wife, Heidi,welcomed their third child, EmmaMargaret, born July 8, 2011. Emmaweighed 8 lbs, 13 ounces. Emmajoins brother Jess Taylor and sisterLauren. The family lives in BalaCynwyd, Pa.Brian Githens and his wife, Kate,welcomed their second child,Connor Campbell, born on May19, 2011. Connor weighed 7 lbs, 3ounces. He joined big sister, Grace.Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem.baptized Connor on July 17, 2011 atSt. Bernadette Church in Drexel Hill,Pa. Brian’s sister, Mary Pat Romano‘94 was godmother.1993Susan Squire was published inDelaware Today as a 2011 Five StarReal Estate Agent for the secondyear in a row for exceptional serviceand overall satisfaction.William Mannella is now living inIncline Village, NV on Lake Tahoe.1994Sean Alan Hogan married AnneElizabeth McNaughton on July 30,2011 at Saint Patrick Church in NewYork City. Sean and Anne currentlylive in Brazil where Sean works forJP Morgan-Chase Brazil.1995Chris Killian and his wife, Anne,welcomed son Benjamin to theirfamily in June, 2011. He joins oldersister, Ava, in their home in Crontonon Hudson, N.J.Christopher R. DiFusco and his wife,Leigh Ann, welcomed their secondchild, Lia Mary, born October 8,2010, weighing 7 lbs, 8 ounces.Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem.baptized Lia on August 10, 2011 atSaint Cecilia Church in Philadelphia.David J. Milliner and his wife, Kelli,welcomed their first child, AllisonTheresa. Allison was baptized onDecember 18, 2011 at Nativity ofthe Blessed Virgin Mary Churchin Media, Pa. The Milliners live inMedia.Benjamin D. Hill and his wife,Christina, welcomed their first child,Tyler Jonathon, born September 23,2011. Tyler weighed 10 lbs.1996John Joseph Finley IV marriedJennifer Lee Nansteel on June25, 2011 at Saint Luke LutheranChurch in Devon, Pa. ChristopherP. Bruno ‘96 was the best man andFather Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praemco-officiated. John and Jennifer arephysicians and live in Philadelphia.Bradley W. Thomas finished hissurgical residency in Chattanooga,TN in June 2011 and passed hiswritten boards in August. Bradleyand his wife Tracy moved to Guamon September 20, 2011 to beignBradley’s three-year obligation tothe Navy as one of three surgeonsstationed at the naval base.1997Michele Irwin Cunningham andher husband, Brian, welcomedson Brendan Irwin to their familyon July 28, 2011. He joins olderbrother, Quinn Clark (born 3/23/09)intheir home in Philadelphia, PA.Kristen Doyle Highland and herhusband, Ryan, welcomed their firstchild, Anna Grace, born January 17,2011, weighing 7 lbs, 12.5 ounces.Anna was baptized on August 7,2011 at the Chruch of Saint Savior inBrooklyn, NY, where the family lives.Joseph W. Laskas and wife, Damaskuswelcomed daughter Isabella Grace.Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem.baptized Isabella on December 18,2011 at St. Thomas Church in CliftonHeights, Pa.Robert Yacyshyn marriedMolly Baran on May 7, 2011 inStockbridge, MA. Father McLaughlinpresided over the weddingceremony and several Archmereanswere in attendance including MollyCahill Govern ‘97, Kathryn Yacyshyn‘06 and Shawn Witt ‘97. On July 17,2011, along with his co-workers,Rob won a Daytime Emmy Awardfor the MTV series “Made’ in theSpecial Class Series category.1999Chris Rowe is living in Boston, MA,enjyoing a successful career inproduct design. He spends his freetime sailing, skiing and brewingbeer.2425

News And NotesZachary Rowe is living in Madrid,Spain. He met his wife, Paula,during a vacation in Spain in2008. They were married in July2010 in Northern Spain. Zach hasbeen teaching English and justcompleted work on his Master’s inEnvironmental Biology.Joshua M. Alcorn married BriannaD’Amico on Saturday, October 8at St. Thomas Villanova Church.The couple was married byFather McLaughlin. Josh works inWashington as the finance directorfor Friends of Harry Reid, there-election campagin of SenatorHarry Reid, Democrat of Nevada,who is the majority leader. Hegraduated from Villanova Universityand has a Master’s in politicalscience from American University.Matthew B. O’Brien married SophiePacanowsky on October 23, 2010at Our Lady of Lourdes Church inPhiladelphia, Pa. Matthew’s brother,Jonathon (Archmere 1998-2000) wasthe best man and Father JosephMcLauhlin, O.Praem. concelebrated.Matthew and Sophie welcomedtheir first child, William Laurence,born September 1, 2011, weighing7 lbs, 10 ounces. He was baptizedat St. Paul’s Church in Princeton,NJ on October 2, 2011. Matthew,who received a Ph.D. in Philosophyin May, 2011, is teaching atVillanova University this year on apost-doctoral fellowship.2000Katherine A. Bailey Martin marriedLee Martin in Hinesburg, Vermonton September 4, 2011.Brian E. Donnelly and wife, Erin,welcomed their first child, AubreySarah born on April 28, 2011,weighing 7 lbs, 12 ounces. Aubreywas baptized on July 31, 2011 atSt. Catherine of Sienna Church inHorsham, Pa. Brian is a historyteacher at Archmere, the StudentCouncil moderator and a baseballcoach.2001Ryan Browning is currently a lawyerwith Potter Anderson in Wilmington,DE.2002Amanda Rowe graduated fromBoston University in May 2009with a DPT in Physical Therapy. InAugust, 2010, she married JeffereyBoyer, who graduated from St.Mark’s HS and went on to earn anMBA from Harvard. They are livingin Boston; Amanda is a physicaltherapist at Boston Children’sHospital.Richard Heffron married JennaNechaman in her hometown ofSalem, Conneticut on June 18, 2011.Two of his Archmere classmates,Kevin Donnelly ‘02 and Tom Weiss‘02 were in the wedding party withseveral of his Archmere classmatesattending the wedding. Richardand Jenna met as cross countryand track teammates at QuinnipiacUniversity. They will live in Chicagowhere he is completing his Ph.D. inNear Eastern Languages and IslamicHistory at the University of Chicagoand she is working toward her Ph.D.in Disability Studies at the Universityof Illinois-Chicago.Meghan Thomas Semler and husband,Cogan, welcomed their first child,Jacquline Jean, born on July 17,2011. Jacqueline weighed 7 lbs, 4ounces. Meghan and family live inSeabeck, Wa.2003Christian M. Burdziak is living andteaching in Japan.Joseph James Branco marriedKatharine Alexandra Rosenbergon September 3, 2011 at NativityBVM Church in Media, Pa. Eric J.Longo ‘03 was best man and OliviaAnne Branco ‘06 was a bridesmaid.Father Joseph McLaughlin, O.Praem.concelebrated. Joe and Kate live inArdmore, Pa.Jamie Alexandra Tosi marriedNorman William Vanaman III onNovember 12, 2011 in The Patio atArchmere. Jamie’s brother Alex ‘07was a groomsman. Jamie’s father,James, is Director of Facilities atArchmere.2004Jessica Oates earned her B.S. inBiology with minors in Faith &Justice Studies from Saint Joseph’sUniversity in 2008. She earned herM.S. in Biology from Saint Joseph’sin 2010 and is now a doctoralstudent at Texas Tech Universitystudying Environmental Toxicology.Kevin Robert Clark married YashodaAskok Khandkar on February 19,2011 in Salt Lake City, UT.Michael A. Hall and KathrynCunningham Hall welcomed theirfirst child, Logan Joseph, bornon May 25, 2011. Father JosephMcLaughlin, O.Praem. baptizedLogan on November 26, 2011 at St.Joseph on the Brandywine Church inWilmington, DE, where Michael andKathryn were married. Michael’sbrother, Stephen ‘06 was godfather.The Halls live in Philadelphia whereMichael and Kathryn are completingtheir fourth year in medical school.2005Christopher Koppel is finishingup his deployment in support ofOperation New Dawn. His unit isanticipating re-deployment to FortHood in January, 2012.Alan Browing is currently working forOblong Industries in Los Angeles,CA as a computer engineer, workingwith a 3D gestural computerinterface.2006Jillian Burdziak has been living andteaching in Japan for the last yearand a half.Katie Eichner is currently a Ph.D.student at the University ofCalifornia, Berkeley. She is studyinghistorical archaeology through theuniversity’s anthropology graduateprogram. Her intended researchfocuses in the Caribbean, where shecompleted her 6th field season thissummer, and looks into the topics ofgender and creole identity as seenthrough historic documentation andmaterial culture.Rosemary Bock is living and workingin Rhode Island as an in-houseproduct designer for a packagingcompany2007Daniel Joseph McCadden wascommissioned as a Navy Ensignon May 13, 2011 at VillanovaUniversity, from which Dan recieveda B.A. and M.A. in Political Science.During the fall semester, Dan wasstationed at Villanova as the SupplyOfficer for the NRTOC Unit. As ofJanuary, 2012, Dan was relocatedto Charleston, S.C. where he is innuclear power school for six totwelve months.2008Erica Jackey led her cross countryteam at Washington University in St,Louis to their first NCAA Division IINational title. She finished 4th outof 300 runners which was the bestfinish in school history. In addition,she won the UAA conference meetand placed second in the Midwestregional meet earlier this year.RJ Malseed just finished his finalyear of football at Delware ValleyCollege. He was part of 4 MACChampionship teams, a first inDelaware Valley history. He madeNCAA Division-3 playoffs 3 straightyears, making the second roundevery year. He will graduate in Maywith a BS in Horticulture.Will Mulhearn has been recognizedas the top student in his chemicalengineering class at the Universityof Pennsylvania for two years in arow.2009Paul Them is a junior at Penn StateUniversity, University Park. He isdouble-majoring in Mathematicsand Economics and is a Bass II inthe university choir and a directorand the treasurer for No RefundTheatre. During the summer, heis a storyteller and a tour actorfor Historic Philadelphia, Inc. Heis starring in an independent filmcalled “Hoagie,” which is scheduledto premeire in 2012.2010Ricky Calabrese made the Unversityof Pittsburgh Club Baseball team.2627

In Memoriam28We remember and pray for those who passed away since the last Archmerean; August - December 2011Mr. Andrew J. Waldron, Sr.August 3, 2011Father of Andrew J., Jr. ‘60, JamesF. ‘61, and F. John ‘67 WaldronMaternal grandfather ofRobert T. Cassady ‘83.Mr. Richard J. Hartmann, Sr.August 5, 2011Paternal grandfather of RichardJ. Hartmann, III ‘04Mr. James Gesty, Jr.August 7, 2011Father of Diane Gesty Palmer ‘86,James F. Gesty (attended Archmere1986-1988), and Michael J. Gesty(attended Archmere 1988-1989)Mr. Arthur Pavoni, Jr.August 12, 2011Father of Arthur Pavoni, III(attended Archmere 1974-1976)Mrs. Eileen CluneAugust 18, 2011Former Archmere nurse (1975-1979)Mother of Timothy ’76 and thelate Christopher ’71 Clune.Mr. Michael P. McCaughanAugust 28, 2011Father of Susan McCaughanSomerset ‘93Mrs. Marjorie Race McDonoughAugust 29, 2011Maternal grandmother ofNora Crawford ‘10Mrs. Dorothy A. CamagnaSeptember 2, 2011Mother of Louis C. Camagna, 72Mr. Robert J. JacksonSeptember 4, 2011Father of David J. Jackson. ‘90Capt. Thomas K. Simpers ‘83 (USMC)September 6, 2011Brother of Lt. Patrick Simpers ‘73and the late Michael Simpers(attended Archmere 1970-71)Mr. Vincent DelRasoSeptember 8, 2011Father of Joseph DelRaso ‘70and the late Thomas DelRaso,(attended Archmere 1978-1979)Mr. Charles H. MoloneySeptember 12, 2011Father of Thomas M. ‘ 78 andAndrew T. ’83 Moloney.Mr. Armelindo (Elmer) SaienniSeptember 12, 2011Father of Blaise A. Saienni,(attended Archmere 1971-1973)Mrs. Constance GiggeySeptember 15, 2011Mother of Paul Patrick Giggey, ‘83Mr. Thomas J. Capano ‘67September 19, 2011Former Archmere Trustee (1990-1996)Father of Christine ’98,Catherine ’00, Jennifer ’02and Alexandra ’04 Capano.Brother of Louis Capano ’69and Gerard Capano (attendedArchmere 1977-1979.)Mr. Edward J. SarnocinskiSeptember 25, 2011Father of Edward J. Sarnocinski, ‘73Mrs. Ann L. LaurentSeptember 26, 2011Paternal grandmother ofBrian K. Laurent, Jr., ‘96Mrs. Gloria R. D’AlluraSeptember 29, 2011Mother of John ‘72, Francis ‘74,and David ‘76 D’AlluraPaternal grandmother ofJessica D’Allura ‘98Mrs. Elizabeth F. DonahueSeptember 29, 2011Mother of James M. Donahue ‘73Mrs. Blanche Elizabeth EastburnOctober 1, 2011Paternal grandmother ofMeredith Eastburn ‘06Mr. Francis E. MarinerOctober 5, 2011Father of the late Michael W. Mariner(attended Archmere 1970-1971)Mr. Michael B. Hartnagel ‘64October 11, 2011Father of Kathleen ‘87, Bridget‘93, and Andrew ‘95 HartnagelMr. Michael McLeod Tischer ‘61October 20, 2011Mr. James Vincent Tigani, Jr. ‘39October 23, 2011Father of James ‘65 andBruce ‘74 TiganiPaternal grandfather of Allison‘97, Kristin ‘00, James ‘05, Jessica‘05, and Bruce ‘08 TiganiMr. J. Jeffrey KopkoOctober 25, 2011Son of John J. Kopko, ‘56Mrs. C. Jean IanniOctober 26, 2011Mother of Edmond M. Ianni ‘75Mr. Henry A. Stenta, Sr.October 27, 2011Paternal grandfather of Henry‘95 and Robert ‘96 StentaMr. Edward Stephen McDermottNovember 4, 2011Father of Christa McDermott ‘92Mr. Wilfred SweenyNovember 6, 2011Father of Richard Sweeny ‘83Paternal grandfather of Stephen ‘03,Connor ‘12, and Gillian ‘15 SweenyMrs. Catherine WormanNovember 8, 2011Mother of Gail Foth, currentArchmere Academy staff memberMrs. Anne H. MatthewsNovember 12, 2011Mother of Bruce Matthews ‘67Paternal grandmother of Patrick‘95, Daniel ‘97, Laura ‘99, Brian‘02 and Brendan ‘08 MatthewsMr. J. Richard Tucker ‘58November 15, 2011Mrs. Joan B. LukachNovember 19, 2011Paternal grandmother of MarkLukach ’00 and Catherine Lukach(attended Archmere 1998-1999)Mr. Francis JaglowskiNovember 23, 2011Maternal grandfather of John‘12 and Emily ‘15 SimonsMr. William Patrick ReillyNovember 24, 2011Father of William P. (Rick) ‘77,Margery Ann (Anderson) ‘79,and Andrew (Drew) ‘85 ReillyMr. John L. Carney, Jr. ‘46November 30, 2011Mr. Richard J. MaialeDecember 7, 2011Father of Richard N. Maiale ‘00Mr. Nicholas MaialeDecember 21, 2011.Paternal grandfather ofRichard N. Maiale ‘00.Mrs. Mary Pat ReynoldsDecember 22, 2011.Mother of Catherine A.(Reynolds) Collette ‘82Maternal grandmother of KristenA. ‘07, Nicole G. ‘09, Brian D.‘10 and Thomas F. Rummel ‘12Dr. Nacianceno T. LargozaDecember 24, 2011Father of Nonato ‘76, Nelvin‘77, and Nacian Largoza ‘81Mr. Patrick J. Igo, Sr.December 24, 2011Father of Elizabeth Colleen Igo ‘99.Mr. Terrance Baroody ‘55December 27, 2011CORRECTION from last issue:Mrs. Anna M. GrilloMarch 18, 2011Mother of Domenic S. Grillo, ‘65and Joanne Gioffre (Archmeresecretary from 1981-2001.)Maternal grandmother of DonnaGioffre Furey, ’80; Michael J.Gioffre, ’81; Patricia Gioffre Scott,’86; Kert F. Anzilotti, ’88; GeorgeF. Gioffre, ’89; Craig E. Anzilotti,’90; Chad G. Anzilotti, ’94 and thepaternal grandmother of JoanneGrillo Rosenberg, ’84; Andrea GrilloTalley, ’87; Tina Grillo Horgan, ’92;and Angela Grillo Dengler, ’95.Alumni Memorial MassJoin the Archmere Academy Alumni Association in remembering all of our deceased alumniand former faculty/staff at the Alumni Memorial Mass on Sunday, March 11, 2012.Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. in The Patio; the names of the deceased will beread aloud as part of the mass. A breakfast reception will follow.Registration is available online at www.archmereacademy.com/events29

Auk SnapshotsArchmere Academy PrayerA student and his grandmother pose for a photo in the SLC atthe Grandparents’ Day brunch. Grandparents’ Day, held on Oct.10, included a litrugy in the theater, brunch and campus tours.The 16th Annual Senior Career Experience Day, held on Dec. 1, gaveArchmere upperclassmen a chance to “shadow” professionals in theirfield of interest. These students spent the day with Dr. Kruse at AI DuPontHospital for Children.- Pietate et Scientia -God, you call us to walkin unity of mind and heartintent on you.This alumni foursome pauses for a photo on the green at the2011 Alumni Golf Outing. The event was held at EdgmontCountry Club in Newtown Square on Sept. 23. Despite the poorweather, there were 77 golfers and 90 guests total for dinner.A group of alumni sit down for lunch at the Golden Alumni Luncheon onOct. 14. The class of 1961 was inducted into the Golden Alumni at thisyear’s event.Give us that reverencefor one anotherthat will make usapostles of peace.Grant that the knowledgeof this daymay flow into our worshipof your Nameand our service for the lifeof the world.This family poses at the Alumni Assocition’s “Visit with Santa,”on Sat. Dec. 10, in The Patio.Vice President Joseph R. Biden ‘61, Headmaster Michael A. Marinelli, Ed.D.‘76, and Alumni Council President Marc J. Albero ‘91 pose with Hall ofFame inductee George Fantini ‘52 at the Alumni Sports Banquet.Inspiring Students to Distinction3031

3600 Philadelphia PikeClaymont, DE 19703Pre-SortedNon-Profit Org.U.S.PostagePAIDWilmington, DEPermit #2061Address Service RequestedInspiring Students to Distinction3600 Philadelphia Pike Claymont, DE 19703 302-798-6632 610-485-0373 www.archmereacademy.com