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NEWS FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS AND FRIENDS SUMMER 2011Meet St. Joseph’sBoard ofGovernorsOn-Line AlumniSurvey ResultsJerry ‘05 andDan ‘10 Sullivan:Sharing A Vision

From the President’s officeNEWS 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 x228Cover: Board of GovernorsTop Row: Dr.StanWasilewski‘79,Msgr.Richard Behl.Middle Row: Michael Chadwick‘89,Br.RonTalbot S.C.,Joe Schrum‘85.Bottom Row: Sr.LeeAnnAmico,Lou Garlatti‘75 andBr.Joseph Rocco S.C.(BoardAdvisor).Not Pictured: Reid Jackson‘90,Barbara Stevens.©2011 Saint Joseph High SchoolAll Rights ReservedDear Alumni, Parents and Friends,Another school year has passed into our collective memory, and to quote Frank Sinatra, “it was a verygood year.” Each graduating class sets new standards for excellence and this year’s group was nodifferent. To date, 76% of the Class of 2011 has received a college scholarship. The aggregate total ofthese awards is in excess of $21 million. Our Valedictorian, Michael Bender, will attend College of theHoly Cross and our Salutatorian, Mark Lee, will attend Brown University; 2 graduates will attend IvyLeague institutions; 33 graduates will attend Rutgers; 3 students will enroll in Service Academies (2 inWest Point and 1 in Annapolis); 5 will attend Notre Dame and 9 will attend Seton Hall University. Ourgraduates will attend schools from Boston University to Wagner College.Our academic teams performed very well! Our College Bowl Team, coached by Mr. Ed Powers, wonthe State Championship, the NJTV College Bowl Challenge and was invited to two nationalcompetitions. Our Mathematics Team once again proved itself to be the top team in the greater NewYork region by winning the Catholic Conference. Our Robotics Team won the Long Island Invitationaland finished 5th in a regional competition held at the Jacob Javitts Center inNew York City. Their performance earned them a trip to the nationals held inSt. Louis. The Falcon, our school newspaper, in national competition, wonFirst Place Honors from the American Scholastic Press Association for the 9thyear in a row! Our Vignette literary magazine, for the fourth year in a row,won First Place with special merit. Our yearbook, The Evergreen, also wonnational recognition.St. Joe’s athletic teams had another outstanding year! Our varsity teamswon 7 divisional titles and 5 county championships. Our Volleyball Teamwon the Central Jersey Sectional Championship. This past year saw theinaugural season for the newest addition to the list of activities at St. Joe’s -our Crew Team. They had a great year in spite of the fact that they sank twosculls!Our alumni resurgence continues at an amazing pace. Alumni in Chicago,Washington DC, New York, Florida and central New Jersey continue to meetat regional gatherings. Alumni supported our Open House in October, servingas guides, and also served on panels for our new student reception inDecember. The annual Advent Mass and Christmas Tree Lighting wasattended by over 400 people. In May, more than 20 alumni returned to speak to our current sophomoresand juniors at our annual Career Day.The Brother Bernardine, SC, Memorial Golf Classic was held at the Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club onMay 16th. Chaired by Mr. Joseph Syslo, a current parent, and led by an outstanding committee, theevent brought together 135 alumni, parents, and friends of St. Joseph’s and realized $80,000 in grossproceeds to help future generations of St. Joseph men.Thanks to our many friends and supporters, the school’s Annual Fund Campaign surpassed its goal of$225,000. Monies from the Annual Fund directly support scholarships, financial aid, technologyupgrades, curriculum enhancement and other needs not covered by tuition.The economy has forced the school to utilize more of its resources for financial aid to keep students inschool. More students have applied for assistance than ever before, telling us that because of difficultfinancial circumstances, they would be unable to receive a St. Joe’s education. In the spirit and Charismof the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, and with help from our supporters, we continue to seek ways toafford our students the opportunity to attend St. Joe’s. While we are elated about the success of ourevents, and indeed much was accomplished, much more remains to be done.As the year winds down, I would be remiss if I did not thank both the Mothers’ and Fathers’ Clubs ofSaint Joseph’s for their hard work and dedication, which directly impacts all of our students. This yearalone, the parents’ clubs have provided scholarships, laptop notebooks and projectors, library softwareand subscriptions and improvements to our physical plant. Their camaraderie and unselfishnessexemplify what we call the St. Joe’s Way.Over the years, courses, clubs and athletic teams have been added and others are changed. But,despite the changes, or maybe because of the changes, Saint Joseph’s is still the premier educationalinstitution for boys. We still make excellence, be it in academics or extracurricular activities, a habit. Welet others make it a goal. We remain a Brothers of the Sacred Heart school, where we teach young mento be resilient in spirit and unafraid to pray.Thank you for your support of St. Joseph High School. No matter the form of that support, know thatit is appreciated and needed. Have a great summer!Sincerely,2Lawrence N. Walsh ’68President

Meet the St. Joseph High SchoolBoard of GovernorsMembers Bring Special Talents and Devotion To The Brothers’ Educational MissionThe Board of Governors for St.Joseph High School was createdwith the broad purpose ofproviding essential strategic andfinancial support to position theschool for continued growth andsuccess. These current Boardmembers are devoted to that end.Louis A. Garlatti Jr. ’75Chairman of the BoardI was born, raised, andcurrently reside in NewBrunswick, NJ, with my wife,Betsy Sheehan Garlatti. I am aSt. Joe's alum from the class of1975, and graduated from theVillanova College of Commerce& Finance (now Villanova Schoolof Business) in 1979 with a BS inAccounting. I am the 3rdGeneration Owner,President/Treasurer of AlbertGarlatti Construction Company(established 1917) located inHighland Park. Companyservices include GeneralBuilding Construction andConstructionManagement/ProjectManagement Services for public& private clients in theinstitutional, healthcare,commercial, industrial, andretail sectors.Many of my family membersare graduates of St. Joe's aswell: my wife's uncle, DavidSheehan, class of 1965; mybrother, Glenn Garlatti, class of1977; my brother-in-law, DanSheehan (deceased), class of1977; my brother-in-law, MikeSheehan, class of 1979; my son,Peter Garlatti, class of 2001; mynephew (Glenn's son), JeffGarlatti, class of 2005; and mycousin, Robert Harrison, class of2013 (son of Maria GarlattiHarrison, my cousin).I am excited and honored to beserving on the Board ofGovernors for St. Joe's, whichplayed a very instrumental rolein my development, preparingme for college and for life. Tohave the opportunity to giveback to St. Joe's, especially aswe prepare to celebrate 50 yearsof service to the community, is avery rewarding experience. Mygoal is to work with the Boardto assist the Brothers of theSacred Heart and theadministration and staff inmaintaining and enhancing thereligious ideals and theacademic and athletic excellenceof the school; and in planning,maintaining and improving theschool’s facilities for futuregenerations of young men. Withour 50th Anniversarycelebration, I hope to assist andincrease fundraising efforts insupport of the school’sendowment and special projects.Through this, we’ll be able toprovide St. Joe's with acompetitive, financially securefuture for our next 50 years ofservice to the community.Sr. Lee Ann Amico, R.S.MI am the Director of theMcAuley School For ExceptionalChildren in North Plainfield,where we educate cognitivelyimpaired students. I previouslytaught at St. James School inWoodbridge, where many of ourstudents would move on to St.Joe’s. I came to know Dave Bixelvery well. I also used to teach atMount Saint Mary’s and ran thedances, so I was able to meet alot of St. Joe’s boys who weredating the girls from the Mount.When I was asked to join theBoard of Governors, I was morethan happy to oblige. My focusis on curriculum and education,particularly educationaltechnology like smartboards andlaptops, and my hope in beingon the Board is to make St.Joseph’s even more spectacularthan it already is.3

Msgr. Richard BehlFor the past 3 years, I havepastured Saint Thomas theApostle Parish in Old Bridge. Ialso serve as Diocesan Directorof the Pontifical MissionSocieties and as Chair of theDiocesan Commission for Pro-Life Action; and am a member ofthe Board (and Chair of theEducational Committee) of thePontifical Societies in the USA.For 12 years, I was Rector of St.Francis Cathedral in Metuchen,where St. Joseph’s hascelebrated so many graduations.During my dozen years inMetuchen, I came to know manyFalcons who were SFCparishioners, as well as manyBrothers of the Sacred Heart,who I hold in such high regard.My hope in serving on the Boardof Governors focuses on aconcern that St. Joseph HighSchool students not only receivestrong academic religioustraining, but that they are avibrant part of their individualparish families, living andwitnessing Christ’s Gospel andHis values in today’s confusedsociety.Michael Chadwick ’89I am married to Shannon andhave four children: Max, Abby,Ben and Lily. I am currentlyVice President of Sales andOperations for Riverside SupplyCo. in Sayreville, NJ. Besides theSt. Joe’s Board of Governors, Iam currently in the ParishCouncil and the Father’s Club atImmaculate Conception inSpotswood. I became involvedat St. Joe’s several years afterreturning from college byvolunteering for the GolfCommittee and serving forapproximately 10 years. Whileon that committee, Dave Bixeltook me under his wing and gotme involved with some otherprojects at St. Joe’s, includingthe Executive Committee. Thelove and passion that Mr. Bixelhad for the school spread toeveryone he was in contact with,and I was motivated by him todonate as much time as possibleto St. Joe’s. As the father of twoyoung boys that look forward toattending St. Joseph High Schoolin the next few years, I hope tobe able to complement the otherboard members’ ideas andtalents as we all strive tocontinue St. Joe’s tradition ofexcellence.Reid Jackson ’90I am a member of the St.Joseph graduating class of 1990.I later graduated from RutgersUniversity in 1994. I grew up inMilltown, NJ and now live inRumson with my wife, Kristin,and our 3 children. I am thePresident of Global Recruiters ofRed Bank, an executive searchfirm that focuses on placingsales people and pre-salessystems engineers with ITmanufactures across NorthAmerica. I also coach theRumson Fair Haven VarsityLacrosse Team. At St. Joe’s, Iplayed basketball and lacrosseall 4 years, and am a member ofthe St. Joe's Hall of Fame (Iactually played lacrosse for the1998 USA National Team, andprofessionally in the MLL). It isan honor for me to be on theBoard and have the opportunityto give back to an institutionthat has provided so much forme. Leaving St. Joe's in 1990, Iwas excited about the futureahead of me, and I realized veryquickly that St. Joe's trained meon so many levels to takeadvantage of the opportunitiesthat were provided. Theacademic, athletic and socialnetwork that St. Joe's providesis very hard to beat. Being onthe Board, I hope to help guidethe school in its evolution byproviding guidance on technicaladvancements, contacts andcampus development.4

Joseph B. Schrum ’85I graduated from St. JosephHigh School in 1985; and thenfrom Fordham University in1989 with a B.S. in Accounting.Since graduation, I haveworked in public accountingand became a certified publicaccountant in 1992. I am apartner in the CPA firm ofDrucker, Math & Whitman, PClocated in North Brunswick,Board and makerecommendations that willmaintain a rigorous academiccurriculum offered at St.Joseph High School.school personnel in the UnitedStates. My hope in serving onthe Board is that I can helpmaintain St. Joseph's excellenttradition of quality Catholiceducation consistent with theCharism of the Brothers of theSacred Heart.Stan Wasilewski, MD‘79I am a St. Joe's graduatefrom the class of 1979. Afterhigh school, I attendedGeorgetown University andTufts University School ofMedicine. I am a Cardiologistwho specializes in CardiacElectrophysiology - heartarrhythmias, pacemakers,NJ. I am a former councilmanof the City of New Brunswick,and am a member of the boardof directors of a communitybank in the New Brunswickarea. I live in Shrewsbury, NJwith my wife, Susan, anddaughter, Mackenzie. I feelthat I am at a stage in my lifewhere I can contribute back toSt. Joe’s, the school that gaveme a wonderful foundation tobuild my life upon.Barbara Stevens, MSI have served as principal foreight years at St. FrancisCathedral School, and I amcommitted to helping ourstudents thrive spiritually,academically, socially, andemotionally. Since many of ourgraduates attend St. Joe’s, aclose working relationship ismaintained between theadministration of SFCS and St.Joseph High School. I serve asCurriculum Advisor on theBr. RonaldTalbot, S.C.I am presently the Provincialof the New Orleans Province ofthe Brothers of the SacredHeart. I have been a Brotherfor over 40 years and haveserved as president and/orprincipal of 5 differentBrothers of the Sacred Heartschools in the New OrleansProvince over the past 30years. My main connection toSt. Joe's is through theBrothers and with the currentlay administration throughattending various meetings ofBrothers of the Sacred Heartimplantable defibrillators. Themain office for my medicalpractice is in Edison, NJ, and Iwork at Robert Wood JohnsonUniversity Hospital, JFKMedical Center and RaritanBay Medical Center. I live inWestfield, NJ with my wife,Tina, and 2 children, Julia andMax. I have alwayscontributed financially to St.Joe's, but I joined the Board ofGovernors to get more involvedand contribute more to theschool which means so muchto me.5

ALUMNI SURVEY 2011The following are results from an online survey disseminated to alumni this past spring.*These responses will help shape future operations of the Alumni Office.In the past five years, do you feel that St. Joe’s has done a good job in keeping you apprised of news and events atthe school?Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Very good job. I am well informed aboutwhat’s going on in the school community. 39.5% 242B - Good job. I know of all major news and events. 46.8% 287C - Fair job. I have some idea of what is going on. 12.7% 78D - Not a good job. I hardly know what is happening. 1.0% 6In the past five years, do you feel that St. Joe’s has done a good job in keeping you apprised of alumnihappenings, activities and events?Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Very good job. I am well informed aboutwhat’s going on with alumni and alumni events. 42.3% 259B - Good job. I know of all major events andspotlighted alumni. 45.2% 277C - Fair job. I have some idea of what is going on. 11.7% 72D - Not a good job. I hardly know what is happening. 0.8% 5Do you receive the quarterly copy of St. Joe’s Today, our alumni magazine?Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Yes 90.5% 552B - No 9.5% 58Do you or does anyone in your family read the quarterly copy of St. Joe’s Today?Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Yes 89.9% 550B - No 10.1% 62Would you prefer an electronic copy of St. Joe’s Today instead of the paper copy?Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Yes, I would prefer an electronic copy. 36.8% 224B - No, I prefer the printed paper copy. 38.6% 235C - I would like to receive both formats. 24.6% 150In general, what methods of contact with the school do you prefer?Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - The Falcon's Nest, the alumni website 39.9% 245B - Traditional Mail 38.6% 237C - Telephone 4.6% 28D - Email 80.1% 492E - Facebook 23.1% 142F - LINKEDIN 10.3% 63Other (please specify) 0.5% 3Are you a member of The Falcon’s Nest, the online alumni community at St. Joe’s?Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Yes 66.4% 406B - No 16.0% 98C - I was not aware of The Falcon’s Nest. 11.9% 73If you are a member of The Falcon’s Nest, how often do you consult the website?Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Daily 0.0% 0B - Weekly 2.3% 11C - Monthly 13.3% 63D - Quarterly 11.0% 52E - Few Times a Year 53.0% 250F - Never 20.3% 96Specifically, do you feel that The Falcon’s Nest keeps you up-to-date regarding alumni and school communityevents of interest?Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Very good job. It provides in-depth information andregistration options on both school and alumni events. 16.6% 71B - Good job. I am informed of all major eventson a timely basis. 45.7% 196C - Fair job. I have some idea of events and activities. 28.2% 121D - Not a good job. I hardly know what’s going on;the information is hard to find. 9.6% 416*Please note: percentages may not equal 100% due to multiple answer questions or a respondent’s selection to requestinformation or provide a specific write-in answer.

Do you feel that The Falcon’s Nest is helpful in reconnecting with classmates and friends?Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Yes 23.5% 115B - No 12.4% 61C - I have never used it to contact a classmate or fellow alumnus. 64.1% 314Do you connect to other St. Joe’s alumni through Facebook orother social networking sites?Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Daily 8.9% 53B - Weekly 8.7% 52C - Couple of times a month 15.6% 93D - Monthly 19.1% 114E - Never 48.0% 287Do you feel the St. Joe’s Alumni Office offers:Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Too few events during the year 11.6% 69B - Too many events during the year 1.9% 11C - The number of events is fine 86.5% 513Do you think St. Joe’s should host more alumni gatherings centered on:Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - School Athletic Events 36.9% 192B - College/Professional Athletic Events 12.1% 63C - Non-Athletic School Events (academic competitions,performing arts, extracurricular activities) 16.9% 88D - Non-Athletic Outside Events (concerts, social gatherings) 34.2% 178Should St. Joe’s host more “focus based” alumni events, i.e. Jersey Shore Cocktail Party, Thanksgiving Gathering,NYC Alumni events, Monmouth Park Racetrack, specific Out-of-State events(Florida Gathering in January)?Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Yes 55.9% 318B - No 30.6% 174Would you attend a SJHS alumni event associated with a larger off-site sports event and venue, i.e. a RutgersFootball Game, an NBA game?Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Yes 42.0% 248B - No 39.7% 234If the seminars and workshops listed below were offered at St. Joe’s, please check all those thatyou would be interested in attending.Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Financial 56.6% 188B - Retirement 44.9% 149C - Estate planning 35.5% 118D - Career Fairs 36.4% 121E - Health and Wellness 35.2% 117F - College Planning 20.2% 67When you do not attend an alumni event, what is your reason? Please check all that apply.Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Cost 10.2% 60B - Location 46.3% 273C - Difficult to attend on weekday evenings 25.6% 151D - Difficult to attend on weekends 10.5% 62E - Work and family schedule often doesn’t allow attending 61.5% 363Do you feel regular reminders of alumni events via email:Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Is welcome and has a bearing on your attendance 55.0% 332B - Is annoying and dissuades your decision to attend 3.5% 21C - Has no affect on your decision to attend 41.6% 251Which is the best time of year for you to attend an alumni event?Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Summer 60.3% 327B - Fall 33.2% 180C - Winter 21.0% 114D - Spring 29.3% 159Would you be willing to host an alumni cocktail/dinner gathering at your home orbusiness as a way to reconnect with other alumni?Answer Options Response Percent Response CountA - Yes 8.8% 50B - No 87.0% 4967

Brother Bernardine Golf OutingReaches Revenue GoalNNot even torrential downpourscould dampen the enthusiasmfor The 16th Annual BrotherBernardine, S.C. Memorial GolfClassic that took place onMonday, May 16th at Fiddler’sElbow Country Club. With 135registered golfers, generoussponsors and committed parentsand alumni, we reached ourrevenue goal nearing $40,000 infunds to St. Joseph High School!Proceeds from the golf outingdirectly benefit St. Joe's byproviding scholarships and needbased financial aid along withprogram, technological andextracurricular upgrades. Inaddition to the essentialcontributions raised, the golfouting affords parents, alumniand friends the opportunityto join together inthe spirit ofcamaraderie, whilehonoring BrotherBernardine. Theevent providescrucial funding tosupplement theneeds of the school,enabling us tocontinue thetradition ofexcellenceestablished by the Brothers ofthe Sacred Heart.Quite a few golfers weredetermined to finish 18 holes onthe River Course in BedminsterTownship on that rainy Monday,but most of our golfers retreatedto the warmth and comfort ofthe clubhouse! The carvingstations and cocktail hour treatsstarted early with the luxuryof the open bar also offeringcomfort to the shortened golfday.With great appreciation, wewould like to thank our sponsorsand golfers for contributing tothe success of the event. We aregrateful for the time, dedicationand effort of the Golf Committeeas well. Together, we were ableto accomplish our financialgoals.“Because of you...students succeed”Annual Fund UpdateThe 2010-2011 St. Joe's Annual FundCampaign is celebrating tremendoussuccess! The campaign, "Because of you....students succeed" has exceeded ourfundraising goal! Thank you for yourgenerosity.Funds raised enhance the St. Joe'sexperience, from financial aid andscholarship, to technology andcurriculum enhancement,campus ministries and athleticprograms. Whether donationsare received by mail, online orthrough phon-a-thon requests,all of the contributions add up tomake a difference at St. Joe's, andgifts of all sizes are appreciated.This achievement represents the generosity ofthe St. Joe's community. And, while we speak ofthis accomplishment and yourcommitment with great enthusiasm, weknow our work is just beginning. Thisyear many families are finding themselveson hard times, having trouble recoveringfrom the difficult economy. Financial aidrequests are reaching record numbersand the Annual Fund can have adramatic impact on this issue.We are actively pursuingfundraising opportunities tosupport financial aid.Overall, less than 7% of thetotal St. Joe's populationdonates to the Annual Fund -with your help we can close thegap. Please consider a gift to the St.Joseph High School Annual FundCampaign, and help us continue the tradition ofexcellence.8

Rock Band of Brothers:Jeremiah ‘05 andDan ‘10 Sullivanby Charles Bruno ‘12St. Joe’s alumni may regardthemselves as united infraternity to all those past andpresent who have passedthrough the school halls. Forbrothers Jerry ‘05 and Dan ‘10Sullivan, St. Joe’s provided afoundation of skills that theyhave used to foster theirrespective interests and grabstatewide headlines, whileenjoying the opportunity to worktogether as brothers andbusiness associates.The Brothers Sullivan: Dan and JerryDan Sullivan and hisprogressive hard rock band,Audio Insight, have taken thestate by storm over the last year.After releasing their debutalbum Dimensions (which isavailable on iTunes), the bandhas “been on a roller coaster ofsuccess,” according to Dan.The three-piece band, whichfeatures Dan on the drums,united in late 2009, when Danmet up with Woodbridgecomrade Mike Deverin. Deverin,the bass player, established theconnection with his WoodbridgeHigh School classmate, AnthonyCeli, the vocalist and guitarplayer; and after a few “jamsessions,” the three recognized amusical chemistry. They cite theDeftones, Tool and Pink Floydamong theirinfluences.The trio hadgrown a small,college-radiofan basefollowing their November2010 release of Dimensions, butfound a fortuitous opportunitythis past spring. Competingagainst more than 400 bandsand musicians, Audio Insightemerged victorious in TheBREAK Contest. The band’s foursongset at the historic AsburyPark Stone Pony earned the bandthe opportunity to perform atNew Jersey’s most prestigiousmusical festival - TheBamboozle, held April 29-May 1at the New Meadowlands SportsComplex in East Rutherford.Through all the success, Danappreciates his musical journey,which he believes has merelyjust begun. From jamming inWoodburn Hall, to performing atthe second annual StudentCouncil Rock Concert, andfinally culminating with theperformance at Bamboozle, Danrecognizes the role others play inthe band’s success. One suchcontributor is older brother,Jerry. “The work my brother andhis team [at Framework MediaStrategies] have done with ourmarketing and press has broughtus to new levels and has trulybrought us to where we aretoday.”While Jerry does not share themusical ambition of his youngerbrother, he has parlayed hispassion for writing andcommunication into a publicrelations degree and a mediastrategies company. Heestablished Framework MediaStrategies in January 2010, asmall operation which offersAudio Insight: (L to R): Mike Deverin, Anthony Celiand Dan SullivanPhoto Credit: Stephanie Takavchinpublic andmedia relations services to adiverse set of clients in andaround New Jersey. Jerry admitsthat Framework is not an agency,but rather the group “assistsclients with their communicationinitiatives…by blendingtraditional tactics like print andbroadcast coverage with newmedia tools such as socialnetworking and microblogging.”Jerry developed his writingability as a member of both TheFalcon and the Vignette staffsduring his time at St. Joe’s. Upongraduation, he took his talents toSeton Hall University, where hecontinued to write for thestudent newspaper, TheSetonian, in addition to taking awork-study position with theUniversity’s Public Relations andMarketing Department.As Dan continues his studiesat Ramapo College and Jerryfinishes his graduate degree atSeton Hall, the two both credittheir alma mater for the successthey have had outside theclassroom.“St. Joe’s has built me into astronger individual…someonewho always strives for success,”Dan commented. Dan returned tothe school, along with the rest ofAudio Insight, on May 20th toshare their tale of success withcurrent students. They also planto return in the fall to performonstage.(continued on page 11)9

football, Syracuse women'sbasketball, and Syracusewomen's lacrosse), he’s now theAssistant Sports Director and hasgotten to call play by play forbasketball and lacrosse. And forWAER-FM (the Syracuse-area'sNPR station that's home to SUfootball, basketball, andlacrosse), he does the morningsports updates a couple days aweek, hosts pre-, halftime, andpostgame shows, and doesfeature "packages." Next year,he'll be doing play by play formen's sports as well.Sullivan’s(continued from page 9)Jerry echoed hisbrother’s sentiment,drawing upon the schoolmotto of “Excellence is ahabit, not a goal.” “Themessage [at St. Joe’s]was one that told you tostrive for more; to dreambig and go get it.”The brothersappreciate how the bandhas allowed them toeach develop theirrespective talents, whiledoing so alongside eachother. “You can shut thelights off in the officefor the day, but being abrother is 24/7; and Idon’t think either of uswould have it any otherway,” says Jerry, evokinghis elder wisdom.Follow Audio Insight’ssuccess viawww.facebook.com/AudioInsightFor more information onFramework MediaStrategies, please visitwww.frameworkmediastrategies.comThe Class of 1970celebrated their 40thReunion on October 1,2010 at Alessio Restaurantin Metuchen.Alumni fathers pose withtheir 2011 graduate sons.From left: Laszlo Horvath ’77and his son, Michael; JamesMatera ’79 and his son, John;Raymond Nesser ’80 and hisson, Eric; Louis Petrozziello’75 and his son, Michael;Thomas Vajtay ’77 and hisson, Chris. Not pictured:Thomas Paone ’78 and hisson, Christian.Alumni gathered at The East End Barand Grill in Manhattan’s Upper EastSide on April 7th for a cocktail party.From Left: Paul Danner ’92, BrianMcGonigle ’97, Ed Castagna ’75, AdamDolan ’97, Chris Damoci ’97, BrianCusack ’97, Anthony Tesoriero ’03,Nick Higgins ’04, Brian Donohue ‘00.Former VarsityLacrosse playersreturned to St. Joe’son June 3rd toparticipate in theannual AlumniLacrosse Game.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 T1 4 5 P L A I N F I E L D AV E N U EM E T U C H E N , N J 0 8 8 4 0 - 1 0 0 4R E T U R N S E R V I C E R E Q U E S T E DNon-Profit Org.US PostagePAIDNew Brunswick, NJPermit #1Visit our Website at www.stjoes.orgalumni.stjoes.orgSAVE THE DATE5ST. JOSEPH H.S.50 YEARS OFEXCELLENCEPlease join the St. Joseph High School community onSeptember 24, 2011 as we begin the school’s 50thAnniversary Year with an event filled day. It will beginwith the school’s first ever home varsity footballgame. Later, we will celebrate Mass, and top off theoccasion with a cocktail reception. Reunion classes(‘1s and ‘6s) are welcome to coincide their reunionswith this event. There is no charge to attend thereception. Visit the Falcon’s Nest for details as theybecome available.St. Joseph High SchoolDay at the RacesMonmouth Park Racetrack Saturday, August 13, 2011Join alumni and friends of St. Joe’s in a reserved GrandstandPicnic Area at beautiful Monmouth ParkRacetrack on Saturday, August 13, 2011 for a“Day at the Races”.To register, or for additional information, please contactAmy Fink, Development Office, at (732) 549-7600, ext. 228, ordevelopment@stjoes.org.Upcoming EventsJuly23 Alumni Summer Cocktail Party in Pt. Pleasant.Please visit Falcon’s Nest for details.26 School closes at noon until August 16th.August13 Alumni Event at Monmouth Park Racetrack.Please visit Falcon’s Nest for details.16 School reopens at 8am.30 Student orientationbegins the 2011-2012 school year.September24 St. Joe’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.Please visit Falcon’s Nest for details.Alumni Falcon’s NestTo register for the Falcon’s Nest, please visithttp://alumni.stjoes.org and click on First TimeLogin in the upper right hand corner. Use thenumber above your name on the address labelabove as your constituent ID.Email: database@stjoes.org for information.