Alumni Newsletter August 2012

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1 1 of 7 Alumni Newsletter August In This Issue Alumnae Achievements Alumni Association News Hall of Fame Irish at the Shore Investing in Irish Pride Announcements Reunion News 125 Years of Excellence Beginning in a few weeks, the Camden Catholic community will commence the quasquicentennial celebra on of our beloved CCHS during the 125th anniversary kickoff weekend September Keep an eye out in your mailbox for the 2012 issue of the CCHS Magazine which features dozens of stories on the accomplishments of fellow alumni, students, faculty, and staff during the past 125 years. This is a moment to savor and we will be celebra ng all year long. Be sure to stay updated on anniversary events and happenings at 125th Anniversary Kickoff Weekend Friday, September 21: Football Alumni Night Saturday, September 22: Figh ng Irish 5K Sunday, September 23: Anniversary Mass & Brunch CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS Please join us for the commencement of this very special year. Visit

2 2 of 7 the website to register and purchase ckets for anniversary events. Contact Kate Madden Bieg '98 with ques ons or to be an alumni volunteer: kbieg@camdencatholic.org or (856) ext. 51. Alumnae Achievements Around the Globe Several CCHS alumni joined her for the official swearing in ceremony in Washington D.C. Pictured are (from le ): Shane Rowan, Virginia Onofrio, Jackie (Bilodeau) Simmers, Chris Onofrio, Vice Admiral DeRenzi, Julia (Bilodeau) Purdy, and Mary (Bilodeau) Melia. The summer of 2012 has been truly memorable for two alumnae in par cular. In July graduate Nane e DeRenzi, class of 1979, received a pres gious Naval promo on to the office of vice admiral. She is now one of 40 vice admirals in the Navy and only the second female vice admiral. As judge advocate general, she is the senior uniformed a orney in the Navy, but even more impressive, is that Nane e is the highestranking female judge advocate of all the services. On the other end of the "pond" we've been able to cheer on 2008 graduate Michelle "Shelley" Vitesse who played on the USA Olympic Field Hockey Team in the London 2012 Olympics. Vitesse red shirted her senior year at the University of Virginia to train for the na onal team in California. In the USA Field Hockey win over Argen na Vi ese (number 9) had an assist to put the team ahead 2 1 (image shown). Alumni Association Names President Camden Catholic is proud to welcome Ray Curry '80 as the new president of the CCHS

3 3 of 7 Alumni Associa on. With a community of more than 15,000 graduates, two thirds of whom live in the region, the Alumni Associa on is responsible for keeping that community connected not only to CCHS, but also to one another. Mr. Curry has plans to do just that. "I think it's the alumni's responsibility to show the current students what life holds for them, what's available to them, and to get the message across that this community is the springboard for your life," Curry said. "And when you come back, we're always there. Once you're alumni of Camden Catholic, you're alumni for life and we are there for each other...with regards to the future, it's our responsibility to ensure the success of Camden Catholic for genera ons to come." Read more about Ray Curry and his plans for the future of the CCHS Alumni Associa on in the upcoming CCHS Magazine. We also wish to thank Dennis Archible who has been a loyal leader for the alumni during the past several years. Dennis will con nue to stay involved and promises us he'll keep the Irish at the Shore party going each summer. THANK YOU, DENNIS! If you are interested in becoming involved in the CCHS Alumni Associa on, contact Ray at alumni@camdencatholic.org. Hall of Fame: Accepting Nominations The Camden Catholic High School Hall of Fame was founded to promote pride in Camden Catholic High School and to honor alumni, faculty, staff, and friends who have made outstanding accomplishments in their communi es and their lives since they have been associated with the school. The Hall of Fame helps preserve and strengthen the school mo o since 1887, "Honor, Faith, and Loyalty". In addi on, these recogni ons are for the purpose of honoring and perpetua ng the individuals who have excelled and provide our students with examples of what to dream and aspire to be Emerald Hall of Fame inductees.

4 4 of 7 Do you know someone who deserves to be nominated? Read more about Hall of Fame categories of recogni on and download the nomina on form at Contact Colleen Poole with any ques ons at ext. 57 or cpoole@camdencatholic.org. SAVE THE DATES: Hall of Fame Golf Ou ng: Friday, April 19, 2013 at Pennsauken Country Club Hall of Fame Induc on Ceremony: Saturday, April 20, 2013 at CCHS Alumni Enjoy Irish at the Shore at the North End More than 80 Camden Catholic alumni joined together at the annual Irish at the Shore event on Saturday, July 21, which moved down the coast this year to the North End American Grille in North Wildwood. CCHS alumnus Jim Barnabei owns and operates the restaurant and bar with his family. Barnabei's son Jus n, CCHS class of 1997 and a culinary school graduate, helms the kitchen at the two year old restaurant. CCHS Alumnus Jim Barnabei with alumni friends at Irish at the Shore Every decade of grads, from the 1950s to the 2000s, was represented. Thanks to all who came out with friends and family to toast to this annual summer tradi on. Investing in Irish Pride Thanks to all alumni who donated to the Annual Fund during the 2012 fiscal year. The 2013 fiscal year began on July 1, 2012 and the Annual Fund is an integral part of improving and evolving the CCHS student experience. You will soon be receiving the annual CCHS Magazine in which is included an Annual Fund dona on envelope. Take a moment to give back to the school that has given you so much. To give you an idea of the important difference alumni dona ons make, here are a few projects which our alumni have helped fund during the 2012 fiscal year: Updated technology, including the addi on of a Digital Arts Mac Lab allowing the students to work on a full suite of Adobe design products and film edi ng so ware with courses such as digital film produc on, digital imaging with Photoshop, digital photography, and computer Illustrator. The CCHS TV studio underwent physical renova ons and added updated equipment. New flat screen televisions were installed in all classrooms for be er viewing of the morning news and the new required SAT prep course. Renova ons were made to the Nazareth House which will be home to 37 students from China, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Norway, Turkey and Mexico during the academic year. Catholic educa on will con nue in the future through the support of its alumni. Please help preserve the excellent CCHS educa on for future students. Gi s of any amount are greatly

5 5 of 7 appreciated. Ways to contribute: By Mail: Camden Catholic High School Annual Fund 300 Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ Online: go to and use the "Make a Gi " bu on. (OR CLICK HERE FOR THE DIRECT LINK) Announcements CCHS Magazine 2012: CORRECTION! The Camden Catholic Trivia ques ons featured on page 63 of the CCHS Magazine were printed incorrectly. Click here to see the correct ques ons and corresponding answers. To purchase raffle ckets for the Masters Raffle fundraiser adver sed on page 64 contact Colleen Poole, Director of Development: cpoole@camdencatholic.org or (856) ext. 57. Reunion News Class of 1947 will celebrate their 65th reunion on Thursday, October 18th from 12 noon to 4:00 PM at the Merchantville Country Club. Tickets are $40 per person for dinner and reminiscing. Invita ons will be sent out by early Fall. Informa on may be obtained by contac ng Bob Kane at rkane147@comcast.net or More than 40 classmates met for No. 64 last October! Class of 1952 will celebrate their 60th reunion on Thursday, October 18th from 12 noon to 4:00 PM at Shannon Caterers, located on the White Horse Pike in Atco. The cost is $25, and includes hors d'oeuvres and a buffet; there will be a cash bar. Contact Helen Harrington Gorman at or helengorman@comcast.net, or Mariann Strippoli at or m79so27thst@verizon.net. Class of 1962 will celebrate their 50th reunion on Saturday, September 22nd at the Double Tree Hotel on Fellowship Road in Mt. Laurel. Addi onal plans include a get together at the home opener football game at CCHS on Friday night, 125th Anniversary Mass and brunch on Sunday, and a seven night cruise to Bermuda on RCCL's ship The Explorer of the Seas leaving from Bayonne, NJ on Sunday night for a week. Contact Pat Gartland Maguire at or patriciagmaguire@gmail.com Class of 1967 will celebrate their 45th reunion on Sunday, September 30th from 1:00 6:00 PM at the Camden County Boathouse (Cooper River) in Pennsauken. Contact commi ee members at cnc14@yahoo.com. Class of 1972 will celebrate their 40th reunion on Friday, November 23rd at the Pennsauken Country Club. Addi onal informa on will be posted at a later date. Class of 2002 will celebrate their 10th reunion on Saturday, November 24th at Pinse ers, located on Maple Avenue in Pennsauken, from 8:00 11:00 PM. There will be no cover, complimentary appe zers, and a cash bar. Contact Maureen Henderson D'Adamo at maureen2484@gmail.com. Keep in Touch! Class Websites and Blogs

6 6 of 7 Click on the links below to be directed to class sponsored websites: Class of 1966 Class of 1970 Class of 1976 Class of 1985 Class of 1987 Class of 1990 Class of 1991 Class of 1996 Class of 1998 Social Media Be sure to check us out on Facebook! Here you can find all the latest informa on on what is happening inside and outside our school. Also, our YouTube channel has many of our studentdirected, filmed, and produced clips from the past year. Our Mission Camden Catholic High School is dedicated to serving a diverse student popula on, and as such, provides a Catholic environment that nurtures the whole person by integra ng faith and life. Consistent with our Catholic tradi on Camden Catholic High School seeks to develop leaders who are rooted in Gospel values and commi ed to mee ng the challenges of building a just society. Forward

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