2009-10 Annual Report Magazine.pdf - Pope John Paul II High School

Scott McCleneghen ’87
Honored at President’s
Club Dinner
First Alum to Receive Outstanding Eagle Award
The inaugural President’s Club Dinner was held in the
Cafetorium on October 6 with over 100 guests in attendance.
The event was provided as a way for the school to show its
appreciation to a number of key donors and friends. Bishop
Gerald Barbarito, area clergy, alumni representatives, parents of
current and former students, and key volunteer leaders were also
present.
Dr. Michael Coury, President of Pope, took this occasion to
reflect upon his first seven months at the school. He commented
upon the great amount of pride and enthusiasm that he had
observed in so many members of the school family. “Pope is like
a rose ready to bloom,” remarked Coury. “Everyone seems eager
to do their part to help our school blossom and succeed.”
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the
Outstanding Eagle Award. This award was established in 1987 to
recognize individuals and couples who have made an extraordinary
difference in the life of the school. Past recipients have
included an Archbishop and a Bishop, several priests and a sister,
as well as moms and dads and other friends and benefactors of
the school.
“Tonight’s honoree symbolizes the maturation of our school,”
said Coury. “When the award was initiated in 1987, this recipient
was just graduating from Pope as a member of the Class of
1987.” Coury presented the award to J. Scott McCleneghen ’87,
the first alum of the school to be so honored.
McCleneghen and a group of other alums got reconnected with
their alma mater a few years ago when they learned that the football
team was in dire need of uniforms. They contributed
$5,000 to help purchase the uniforms. This act of giving back to
Pope led to the reformation of the school’s Alumni Association.
The philanthropic efforts of the Alumni Association have
expanded since that time. Under McCleneghen’s leadership as
President of the Alumni Association, the group has contributed
monies not only for athletics, but also for drama, technology
and student financial aid. Under his leadership, the Children of
Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund was initiated. “Knowing how
much Pope meant to us,” remarked McCleneghen, “it is very
satisfying to know that we can now do much to help the next
generation of Eagles coming to Pope.”
The evening concluded with closing remarks and a blessing from
Bishop Barbarito.
16 PJPII ■ Annual Report 2010
Scott McCleneghen '87 receives the Outstanding Eagle Award
from Dr. Michael Coury.
Outstanding Eagle Award Recipients
Year Recipient
1987 Mrs. Mary Lou Yule
1988 Rev. Michael Driscoll, O. Carm.
1989 Rev. Sean Harlow, O. Carm.
1990 Mr. Robert Fredrickson
1990 Mrs. Loretta Press
1991 Mr. Edward Maloney
1992 Mr. and Mrs. Ted Rullo
1993 Archbishop Edward McCarthy
1994 Sister Sophie McLeod, OP
1995 Mr. and Mrs. Burton Stevens
1996 Bishop Keith Symons
1997 Mr. and Mrs. Herb Postma
1998 Dr. and Mrs. Donald Russell
1999 Mr. and Mrs. Pat Perrotta
2000 Mr. and Mrs. William Murphy
2001 Msgr. John McMahon
2001 Rev. Thomas J. Zalewski, O. Carm.
2002 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Massarella
2003 Mr. and Mrs. Tim Lewis
2004 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Austin
2005 Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Mulhall
2005 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Veccia
2006 Mr. and Mrs. Donald White
2007 Mr. and Mrs. Garry Ikola
2008 Mr. Peter Blum
2009 Mr. J. Scott McCleneghen ’87