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NEWS FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS AND FRIENDS SPRINg 2013A LOOK BACK ATTHE FIRST 50 YEARS

From the President’s office2NEWS FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS AND FRIENDSSaint Joseph TODAY ispublished for the alumni,parents and friendsof Saint Joseph High School,Metuchen, NJ.The magazine seeks topresent news and updateson people and events ofinterest to Saint JosephHigh School and ourcommunity.Saint Joseph High School145 Plainfield Ave.Metuchen, NJ 08840732-549-7600www.stjoes.orgalumni.stjoes.orgMr. Lawrence N. Walsh ´68PresidentMr. John A. Anderson ´70PrincipalAll inquiries, questions orcomments can be directed toMr. Brian McGonigle ´97Editor/Alumni Relationsdatabase@stjoes.org732-549-7600 x227Ms. Amy FinkDirector of Developmentdevelopment@stjoes.org732-549-7600 x228©2013 Saint Joseph High SchoolAll Rights ReservedDear Alumni, Parents and Friends,For almost 20 years, a banner proclaiming “excellence is a habit not a goal” has greeted students andvisitors to St. Joseph High School. The accomplishments of our student body certainly bear witness to ourcommitment to that ideal. While the banner is twenty years old, the tradition of excellence as a habit hasbeen at the forefront of student life since the Brothers of the Sacred Heart founded the school fifty oneyears ago. Today, the Brothers, faculty and staff carry the expectation of excellence in the classroom, onthe fields and throughout the halls of St. Joseph High School.In January 2013, the St. Joseph High School community celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the school’sfounding in 1961 with a special event at the Imperia in Somerset. The event, originally scheduled for Novemberof 2012, but postponed because of SuperStorm Sandy, was a communal celebration of the school’ssuccess. Graduates, current and alumni parents, former coaches, Brothers and friends gathered to reflectwith gratitude on the past 50 years and look forward with excitement tothe next 50.This issue of TODAY provides snapshots of our history and will rekindlememories in our alumni, no matter the decade of graduation. Our history is richbecause of the foundation provided by the Charism of the Brothers of the SacredHeart. Our teachers taught us values and helped us become men. Whether wegraduated in the 1960’s or the 2010’s, or anywhere in between, the Charism hasbeen the unifying and motivating element of our school community. It has madeus a unique force academically, athletically and spiritually.“We are St. Joe’s” because of the cumulative efforts of generations ofBrothers, teachers, students and parents working together to provide opportunitiesfor learning. Today, 100% of our graduating seniors are accepted into collegewith over 80% receiving a significant college scholarship. In the past 5 years,our seniors have received over $120 million in scholarships. Our athletic andacademic teams are consistent county champions, and frequently in the hunt forstate championships (and the tradition of a holiday for a state championship stillexists - thank you Basketball and College Bowl). The Brothers’ Charism affords us various opportunities toput faith into action. Recently, our students shaved their heads and raised over $30,000 for St. Baldrick’s,a foundation that raises funds for pediatric cancer research. Discovering and nurturing diverse interests andabilities are essential to the educational process. Many alumni still reminisce about the extracurricular activitiesthat had a profound impact on their development and still hold a prominent place in their memories.I hope that as you read this issue of TODAY, you join us in celebrating fifty years of incredible growth,success and opportunity.I would be remiss if I did not thank the committee who helped plan and carry out our recent year ofcelebration for our 50th Anniversary. While too large to name individually, the group did yeoman’s workand met regularly for over two years. The school owes them much thanks. As always, special thanks go toour parents clubs, which serve the entire school community and offer critical support to the schooland our projects.Thanks to our many friends and supporters who have already contributed to the school’s Annual FundCampaign. We continue to experience a resurgence of alumni participation and philanthropic support. Extraordinarygifts have been made to the school allowing us to further the mission, while building a foundationfor another 50 years of service. These gifts have been contributed to the school with the understandingthat they further the education of our young men today and tomorrow. The goal for our Annual Fund andGolf Tournament this year is $275,000. These funds directly support scholarships, financial aid, technologyupgrades, curriculum enhancement and other needs not covered by tuition. If you have not yet made anAnnual Fund commitment, there is still time! Our annual Brother Bernardine, SC Memorial Golf Classicwill be held this year at Cherry Valley Country Club on June 24th (hopefully it will not rain!). Sponsorshipsand participants will make this event a success. If you can assist us, please contact our DevelopmentOffice at 732-549-7600 x228.Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do for St. Joseph High School. Here’s to another50 years!Sincerely,Lawrence N. Walsh ’68President

YearsThe St. Joe’s Way...St. Joseph High School was started by theBrothers of the Sacred Heart in the fall of1961. The school recently celebrated itsfirst 50 years of educating and developingyoung men. Those 50 years are filledwith moments, memories, traditions andrelationships shared by members of the St.Joe’s community, from the Brothers andfaculty to the alumni and their parents.This is just some of that history that madethe first half-century so uniquely St. Joe’s.St. Joseph campus, 1961. Notice the vineyards where theschool would eventually be built.‘‘‘‘“As a proud member of the Class of ‘65, the best part wasthe friendships that were formed in the early days of St.Joe’s that continue to this day, as many of us still meeton a weekly basis. Education through fear has a way ofkeeping those memories fresh in our mind!”-Ed Santoro ’65 (Parent ’99)Breaking ground for the new school building, 1962Faculty, 1963The School Seal - Do Not Step On It.3

‘‘“Wow, 50 years and counting! Many thanks to theBrothers of the Sacred Heart for their foresight andperseverance in creating the legacy that is SaintJoseph High School. Looking forward to another 50years and more of success in serving the young menof central New Jersey.”-Lou Garlatti ’75 (Parent ’01)Members of the first graduating class of 1965Mr. Tom Platko,English/AdministrationMr. David “Ace” Bixel ’66,History/ReligionMass in the gymFrank Fitzgerald ‘67Br. Michael Yerkes, SC,History4Jim Weir ’66 and Vince Maglio ‘66, Track and FieldState Champions‘‘“I knew no one that went to St. Joe’s when I appliedfrom the public school system in Franklin, but decidedin one visit that it was where I wanted to be. It is hardto believe now that I made the smartest decision ofmy life at the age of thirteen. St. Joe’s and the Brothersmade me the man I am today and I will be eternallygrateful.”-Guy Francfort ’85Custodian “Augie”EossoBr. Richard, SC, coaching hisrunners

Br. Regis Moccia,SC, EnglishBr. Bernardine, SC, Latin‘‘“My parents forced me to attend St. Joe’s. I can’tthank them enough now for making that decisionand not caving into my requests. The school’s uniqueenvironment and spirit provided a platform forsuccess and endless friendships that has not beenduplicated since. It was the best investment myparents could have made for me.”-Reid Jackson ’90Mural of Saint Joseph near the cafeteriaMr. Thomas “Pops”Ryan, EnglishMr. Art Braga, Music1978 State Champion Soccer TeamSophomore John Bongiovistudying hard, 1977Artwork byJohn Sabine ‘791987 State Champion Swim TeamDance in the gymHand in Hand,community service‘‘“I have a flashing thought of Brother Regis sayingwith passion, “You have to learn how to learn!”Although the moments that are embedded in my brainare the hours upon hours I spent on the track with myteammates, like Mike McCabe, Bob Mateicka and EdPotter, Brother Rich and Gary Trojanowski helped usto become disciplined, hard working, and dedicatedto our goals which helped us win the championship in97/98. St. Joe’s helped me learn how to consistently goafter my goals and I’ll always be grateful for that.”-Matt Evans ’985

‘‘1997 State Champion College Bowl Team“I struggled academically at St. Joe’s my first twoyears. As I matured as a student, I realized that Ihad to elevate my focus, study harder and longer.As a result, I entered college prepared and readyfor another level of rigor on day one. I’m thankfulfor having attended and having parents willing tofinancially support me.”-Daniel Harris ’04Vincent Maglio Gymnasium, 2003Jason Williams ‘99First St. Joe’s FootballGame, 2009‘‘Falcon Flock out in force vs. CBA‘‘“Throughout my years at St. Joe’s, I’ve enjoyed servingthe students in a variety of roles, and establishinglife-long friendships with many of my formerstudents, which is a tremendous blessing.”-Br. Ronald Cairns, SC(Brother/ Teacher)6‘‘“Each St. Joe’s student is known, valued, treasuredand taught in partnership with the family as theymature from boys to young men in their four yearshere. Some of my greatest moments occur whileinteracting with students in the lobby of the school asthey transition between classes. Being a positive forcein the students’ lives is very rewarding.”-Br. John Spalding, SC(Brother/ Teacher)St. Joe’s campus after the additions, 2003Photo by Bernie Burns ‘99

The St. Joe’s TopMoments, Memories& AchievementsIn 2011, the Alumni Officeconducted an online poll throughwhich alumni made theirsuggestions for the best moments,memories, and achievements fromthe school’s first 50 years; andsubsequently cast their votes fortheir own top 5. The votes weretallied and the results established.The following are what the alumnihave selected to be the St. Joe’sTop 50: Moments, Memories &Achievements.50. The very first athletic teamevent - Freshman Cross Country,in the fall of 1961 under Coach Br.Richard at Warinanco Park inElizabeth.49. The undefeated Swimming Seasonof 1997 - the second undefeatedseason in Swim Team history.48. Jimmy Weir ‘66 being the firstSt. Joseph athlete to break a boy’sschool state record (in the track &field half mile).47. Vince Reilly ‘77 winning thefirst National Freshman Decathlonin 1974.46. The Swim Team achieves Number5 national ranking in 1987.45. Senior Calculus.44. The 1978 State Soccer Championshipat Giants Stadium.42. When St. Joe’s took on PerthAmboy in the Middlesex CountyBasketball Finals in 1967.42. Ed Potter ‘98 setting the trackrecord in the 400 meters with 47.8seconds.41. Disciplinary measures, such asthe paddling of students in the principal’soffice.40. The painting of the St. Josephmural between the gym (now library)and the cafeteria in 1963.39. The 1971 - 1972 Cross Countryand Track & Field Teams. They wonall 5 county championships thatyear, along with the Indoor State Relays, and tied for the Outdoor StateChampion Title. Nine members ofthat senior class went on to run atDivision I colleges.38. The basketball accomplishmentsof Frank Fitzgerald ‘67, whowas the school’s first All Countybasketball player in 1967, set aschool record with 38 points in onegame, and became the first 1,000point scorer in school history.37. The Lacrosse State Championshipin 2010 and reaching the Tournamentof Champions Final.36. Br. Bernardine’s 10-minute BaltimoreCatechism lessons in LatinClass.34. Practical jokes and pranks, likewhen some jokers placed a Volkswagenon the porch of the Brothers’house overnight.34. Between 1965 and 1969 whenSt. Joe’s won 18 of 20 possible Trackor Cross Country championships.33. St. Joe’s defeating CBA in the2010 State Basketball Tournament.31. When Vanilla Fudge played aconcert at St. Joe’s on October 25,1968 - the first time a band on theTop 50 Pop Music charts played atthe school.31. Inscape Retreats and SocialAction projects.30. The Cross Country Team’s 14-year consecutive county title streak.29. Mass in the gym.28. The lay teachers’ “strike” in1976-1977.27. Basketball games vs. CBA in theold gym during the Jason Williams‘99 years.26. The opening of the expanded St.Joe’s building in 2003, with the newgym, media center, and science labs.25. The first Hand in Hand inMetuchen.23. Jeremy Campbell’s ‘95 javelinin-the-neckincident (in ‘92-’93) andAl Ernst’s first response actions asexemplary behavior of a teacher.23. The first class graduating in1965.22. The 1997-1998 Basketball Teambeing ranked in the Top 10 in the nation,according to USA Todaystandings.21. In the fall of 2002, when Mr. Anderson‘70 gave the famous “St. Joe’sWay” speech to the school after thefirst Mass of the year. The phrasehas been around ever since.20. Freshman Cup19. The systematic wave of “Hey!”when someone dropped a chair offthe table at lunch.17. The 2008 Volleyball Team winning43 consecutive games, finishing43-1, and winning the State Title.They had the most wins in a seasonby any high school sports team inNew Jersey history.17. The Falcon Flock16. The first St. Joe’s football gamein September, 2009.15. The influence of Dave Bixel ‘66.14. John Sabine’s ‘79 artwork, particularlyhis rendering of faculty as“Lord of the Rings” characters.13. The Swim Team’s consecutiveCounty Championship streak.12. Andrew Bynum ‘05 being draftedright out of St. Joe’s.11. The first day of school freshmanyear.10. The opening of the school in1961.9. Br. John directing freshmen andnew students around the seal in theearly weeks of school.8. Br. Bernardine’s sayings, suchas “Bear Bryant did not die of heartfailure, but was killed when walkingacross the water and was hit by aspeedboat,” resulting in no homeworkfor a week.7. Br. Regis’ “Learn How To Learn”approach to education and his“Write-On” manual.6. The Swim Team’s Decade of Dominancein the ‘80s and consecutiveState Championship streak startingin 1979.5. Bruce Springsteen performing ata St. Joe’s dance on March 3, 1972.4. Dances in the gym.3. The influence of Mr. Platko.2. The influence of “Pops” Ryan.1. Br. Mike Yerkes’ history classes.7

50th AnniversaryGALAFFrom 2011 through 2012,numerous events were held tocommemorate the school’s 50thAnniversary, to be capped off inNovember of 2012 with a galadinner. Due to Hurricane Sandy,the event was postponed toJanuary 17, 2013. Nevertheless,numerous alumni, Brothers,faculty/staff, and parents cameto the Imperia in Somerset for anevening of celebration, honoringSt. Joe’s first 50 years andlooking forward to the next 50.(Photos by Jeannie Chapkowski, PA ’09, ’11)‘‘“Whenever friends ask us how we liked St. Joseph for our sons,Robert 96’ and David 03’, we tell them it was the best money weEVER spent on education.”Richard and JoAnn Anthony (Parents ’96, ’03)‘‘“St. Joe’s has been a part ofmy life for over 45 years. Mybrother, Matthew Pellegrino,graduated in 1970; my mother,Helen Pellegrino, was a mainoffice secretary; and I was onthe faculty from 1986 to 2001.My son, David, and my twonephews, Andrew ’06 and JohnCarlson, went to St. Joe’s. I havemany great memories that mademy association with St. Joe’s someaningful.”-Maria Biko(Teacher/ Parent ‘94)8

ClassNotes1965David Sheehan married DeborahBrosious on May 7, 2011in Solebury, Bucks County,Pennsylvania.1966Robert Ryan passed away onFebruary 22, 2013.1970John Anderson was electedto the City Council of NewBrunswick on November 6,2012.James Balog recently appearedon Bill Moyers, PBS,and David Letterman to discusshis critically acclaimed film,“Chasing Ice,” which capturesthe melting of Arctic glaciers.James is a world renownedphotographer, and has devotedhis most recent effortsto glacial climate photography,including melting glaciers thatno one has ever witnessed.“Chasing Ice” has received numerousaccolades and awardsincluding The New York Times’and Washington Post’s Critics’Pick, and awards at the Sundance,Big Sky Documentary,and SXSW film festivals. Youcan visit the project’s websitehttp://www.chasingice.com formore information.1974Br. Kevin Finnegan, SC celebrates25 years of consecratedreligious life this year.1976Rev. Michael G. Krull waselevated to Commander of theSecond Degree in the EquestrianOrder of the Holy Sepulchreof Jerusalem in September,2012. He was invested into theorder in September of 2005.1977Alan Moryan passed away onJanuary 2, 2013.1980Rocco Balsamo was chosen asa REALTOR Magazine’s 2012Good Neighbor Award winnerin October, 2012. Workingat Long & Foster Real Estate,Inc., in Princeton Junction, hewas selected for cofoundingthe Center for FaithJustice,a nonprofit organization thatinspires hundreds of teens andyoung adults to volunteer inthe crusade against poverty.Established in 2008, the Centerfor FaithJustice is a faith-basednonprofit that serves needyhouseholds over a wide swath,ranging from the inner citiesof central New Jersey to thesmall towns nestled in the AppalachianMountains of WestVirginia. The Center stands onthe Catholic values of service,justice, faith, and educatingmiddle school, high school,and college students aboutpoverty’s ill effects and challengingthem to do somethingabout it.1981Patrick Kirchner, a policeofficer in Mansfield Township,was awarded the Medalof Honor for his service onSeptember 22, 2011 for an“outstanding act of heroismand courage in the line of dutywhile being met by an armedand dangerous adversary,”according to police. When anassailant came at Patrick with alarge kitchen knife, he was ableto shoot off one round, causingthe man to drop the knife. Patrickand his partner were thenable to secure and handcuff thesuspect.1983Br. Michael Migacz, SC celebrates25 years of consecratedreligious life this year.1995Michael Cangemi, a televisionproducer, was recently theProducer for NBC’s New Year’sEve Live with Carson Daly.1996Robert Anthony and his wife,Toni (neé Ippolito, former St.Joe’s guidance counselor),became the parents of MichaelPeter and Paige Elizabeth onMay 15, 2012. Rob, Toniand the twins reside inMillington, N.J.1999Declan Mulcahy and hiswife, Irene, proudly announcethe arrival of their twin sons,Declan Mulcahy IV and GavinMulcahy, born March 1, 2012.2000Thomas DeLuca returnedfrom Korea in August andis now attending the KellogSchool of Management inIllinois for his MBA. He isengaged to be married.2001John Geib, a paramedic out ofRobert Wood Johnson in NewBrunswick, took part in rescuinga family in Franklin fromcarbon monoxide poisoning inNovember, in the wake of HurricaneSandy. When he andhis shift partner arrived at thehouse, it was fully consumedwith carbon-monoxide from apropane tank that was poweringa generator. They found acouple and their teenage sonsemi-conscious and were ableto get them out of the housebefore they succumbed to thegas. The family recovered.2002Marc Cangemi will marryJoanna Kenworthy of Glen Rock,NJ on Long Beach Island in May,2013. Joanna, a graduate of ManhattanCollege, recently completedgraduate school at MontclairState and is a teacher at WestMorris Central High School.2003David Anthony married KellyCarlsen on February 23, 2013in Key West, Florida at St.Mary Star of the Sea Basilica.David and Kelly both graduatedfrom the University ofBuffalo in 2009, he with anMBA in Finance, she with aLaw Degree. They reside inBuffalo, N.Y.Brian Searls and his wife,Kaitlyn, were married onOctober 27, 2012 in West10

Grove, Pennsylvania. Brianand Kaitlyn met while in lawschool, and have since settledin the Philadelphia area. Brianand Kaitlyn were honored tohave four St. Joe’s alums intheir wedding party - JonathonSearls ‘04, Joseph Butler ‘03,Christopher Breen ‘03, andMichael Johnsen ‘04.2004Daniel Harris was electedto the Woodbridge TownshipBoard of Education on November6, 2012 for a three-yearterm.Matt Sparacio successfullycompleted his first semester atAuburn University’s doctorateprogram in history. He earnedhis M.A. in history at VirginiaTech in 2010, where his project“The Devil in Virginia: Fear inColonial Jamestown, 1607-1622” received the outstandingthesis award at the 2011 BrianBertoti Innovative PerspectivesIn History GraduateConference.2007Thomas McLaughlin joinedAlvarez & Marsal, wherehe focuses on Restructuring& Turnarounds. Previously,Thomas worked as an investmentbanker at Bank of AmericaMerrill Lynch, focusing onLeveraged Buyouts & High-Yield Origination. Any currentstudent or alumnus of St. Joe’s,who is interested in pursuinga career in finance can reachout to him at tmclaughlin@alvarezandmarsal.com.2010Aaron Knowlson was awardedthe M. Paul Brott ScholarshipAward by The Society ofAmerican Military Engineers(SAME), Philadelphia Post.Navy Midshipman Knowlsonis a member of the Navy ROTCat the University of Pennsylvania,where he is a Dean’sList junior studying SystemsEngineering. Aaron is active inthe ROTC battalion, mentoringunderclassmen, especially inphysical training and scholastics.He is currently in Scotland,studying abroad at theUniversity of Edinburgh duringthe spring 2013 semester.2012Brandon Allen had a very successfulfirst year playing soccerat Georgetown University. Theforward led the Hoyas with 16goals and two assists for 34points, as well as an impressive10 game-winning goals to leadthe country, and rank sixth inthe nation in total goals. Hewas named the BIG EASTConference Rookie of the Year.He also earned All-BIG EASTSecond Team honors, wasnamed CollegeSoccerNews.com Player of the Week afteran outstanding performance,was named the TopDrawerSoccer.comFreshman of the Year,Soccer America Freshman ofthe Year and earned a spot onthe All-Rookie Team. Additionally,he was an NSCAASecond Team All-NortheastRegion honoree. In February,2013, Brandon was named tothe 18-player U.S. Under-20Men’s National Team roster forthe 2013 CONCACAF U-20Championship. The team,coached by Tab Ramos, qualifiedfor the FIFA U-20 WorldCup being held this summer.Regional Alumni GatheringsThe annual Thanksgiving Social at Hailey’s in MetuchenAlumni gathering at Natty Greene’s Pub in Raleigh, NCon December 28thAlumni at the Liacouras Center for the Temple-UPennbasketball game in Philadelphia, January 23rdCorrection: Mr. Christopher Harring ’05 should havebeen included as English Department faculty forthe 2011-2012 school year on page 7 of the Fall 2012Annual Report issue.11

SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOLB R O T H E R S O F T H E S A C R E D H E A R T145 PLAINFIELD AVENUEMETUCHEN, NJ 08840-1004RETURN SERVICE REQUESTEDNon-Profit Org.US PostagePAIDNew Brunswick, NJPermit #1Visit our Website at www.stjoes.orgalumni.stjoes.orgSt. Joseph High School5th AnnualDay at the RacesMonmouth Park Racetrack , Saturday, August 10, 2013Join alumni, faculty and staff, parents, and friends ofSt. Joe’s in a reserved Picnic Area.The Class of 2003 will also be celebrating their10 Year Reunion at the event!!!The day will be marked by the 5th consecutive running ofthe St. Joe’s Classic, a race sponsored by the school in honorof its 9,500+ graduates.For the kids, an Arcade with video and pinball games isavailable, and a playground is located near the picnic area.Gates open at 11:30 am. Cost is $10 per person.To register, please visit the event website:http://alumni.stjoes.org/horserace13.Upcoming EventsMay18 Baccalaureate Mass, Gym, 4:30pm23 Graduation, St. Francis Cathedral, 7pm30 Spring Honors ConvocationJune1 Incoming Freshmen Picnic/BBQ, 12pm to 2pmAlumni Lacrosse Game, 4pm, Varsity LAX Field4-7 Final Exams24 18th Annual Br. Bernardine, SC MemorialGolf Classic (see pg. 9)24 Summer School StartsJulyAlumni Gathering at Jack Baker’s Wharfsidein Point Pleasant, TBD23 Summer School EndsAugust12 School reopens at 8am27 Student orientation begins the 2013-2014school year