Albertus Magnus High School
Newsletter
Joseph T. Troy, President/Principal
Christopher Power, Assistant Principal
March, 2015
Volume 55, Number 5
LORD, TO WHOM SHALL WE GO?
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan
Lent is Mother Church’s annual memo to her children – us – to remember our baptism. Our supernational rebirth by water and the
Holy Spirit gave us an identity as a child of God the Father, redeemed by God the Son, now a dwelling place for God the Holy
Spirit. Our “old self” – a sinner, an orphan without a spiritual
family, a captive of darkness and its prince, Satan – died, and,
through baptism, we rose to new life with Jesus! It was our own
Easter, a forecast of the one at our earthly death when, please
God, we rise to eternal life.
During Lent, we recall our baptismal identity. How?
Well, for one, by accepting the Lord’s invitation to return
to the innocence of our baptism by deeper prayer, penance, and
charity. That’s why Lent is the best time for a good confession,
since that sacrament restores the luster of our christening.
Two, we are in solidarity with our catechumens, adults preparing for baptism at the Easter
Vigil. They are in the final stages of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), and we share
their eagerness for baptism.
Three, we get ready to renew our own baptismal promises at the Easter liturgy, and be
sprinkled with the newly blessed Easter water.
Actually, we have ninety days of recalling our own baptism: forty days of Lent, as we
once again die to sin, Satan, and selfishness through prayer,
penance, and charity; and fifty days of the Easter Season –
Easter Sunday until Pentecost – as we rejoice in the risen
life of Christ.
As the saints remind us, when God the Father looks
at us, He sees us the way we were on the day of our baptism!
HONOR ROLL
FIRST HONORS is awarded to a student who achieves an average of 95% with no failing grade.
Freshmen
Gia Cricchio
Kieran Doherty
Tyler Guarino
Danielle LaRochelle
Carly Mackle
Katelyn Mager
Caitlin O'Dowd
Jessica O'Neill
Erin Santos
Seamus Townsend
Hailey Tyler
Jenna Tyrrell
Kayla Vogelsang
Sophomores
Samantha Brosius
Philip Cipollina
Christopher Cooney
Helaina Lopez
Chloe Martinez
Christopher McAvoy
Valerie Monaco
Jake Rivera
Meaghan Sullivan
Jenna Vogelsang
Juniors
Emily Auld
Michelle Barry
Brendan Callahan
Reilly Golden
Matthew Grieco
Samantha Heavner
Gabriel Lara
Timothy A. O'Connor
Jacklyn L. Onody
Michael J. Padron
Katherine A. Reilly
Heba Z. Yacoub
Chelsea L. Yagel
Seniors
Maxx Annunziata
Griffin Favre
Sean Healey
Jacqueline Hennelly
Kelly Houlihan
Kevin Leddy
Madison McGrath
Lauren Milano
Elisabeth Pappalardo
Gianna Pisano
Emily Roff
Gabrielle Valdez
Michael Waldron
Caroline Zemsky
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FROM THE OFFICE OF CAMPUS MINISTRY
A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water” – Carl Reiner
I am sure that a lot of folks can relate to comedian Carl Reiner’s sentiment after the winter we have had! School closings, activities cancelled, rescheduling nightmares abound.
Yet, amid it all, we know deep down that one day we will look out of our window and see the small but
mighty crocus make its presence known and assure us that spring is on the way! Our faith journey during
Lent provides us a similar assurance, the knowledge that after 40 days of prayer and fasting we will once again
experience the joy of Easter!
During the past months our activities at Campus Ministry have been “rearranged” several times but we are
blessed to share with you what we have done since my last writing.
Our sophomore class completed their Midnight Run and as always this proved to be a powerful experience
for all involved.
Forty-two students traveled to Washington D.C.to stand for life
Our Preaching Team continues to meet and discover new ways to preach the “Good News” both to and with
our AM Family.
One member of the Preaching Team was invited to preach at a special Lenten Vesper service at the Dominican Sisters Motherhouse in Sparkill.
Both Junior and Sophomore classes went on retreat with Tony Belizzii a well known youth speaker.
The “Tuesday Night Thing” sessions were reactivated in February.
Mass will be held for National Catholic Sisters Week was March 8 through 13th
Stations of the Cross will be held for the student body on April 1st.
As an Easter People we live in the knowledge of the love of our Risen Savior. May these remaining days of
Lent give you an opportunity to draw nearer to him so that you may have a joy filled “Alleluia” in your heart
on Easter!
-submitted by Sr. Nancy Richter, O.P.
HONOR ROLL
SECOND HONORS is awarded to a student who achieves an average of 90% with no failing grade.
Freshmen
Sophomores
Julia Adams
Gabriella Angeletti
Sabine Agnant
Elizabeth Benedetto
Sarah Agosto
Jovan Bertrand
Mary Elizabeth Amonica Medgine Boutin
Erin Arduini
Niles Davies
Todd Campanella Jr.
Alexandra DiNardo
Isabelle Cavallo
Megan Donelan
Elizabeth Collins
Michael Dunne
Brianna Dechabert
Julia Fahey
Kiera Egan
Gabrielle Favre
Megan Ferguson
Nicoll Flores
Kieran Flanagan
Grace Freeman
Katelyn Hall
Anna Hennelly
Samantha Kay
Leah Hopson
Shannon Kelly
Paiyam Kardgar
Jessica Kilb
Kaitlyn Kreider
Kathleen Kunz
Melissa Lagueras
Eden McConnell
John Maguire
Evan McMenamin
Gregory McAvoy
Toni Linn Moore
Patrick McConnell
Patrick O'Toole
Matthew Quinones
Kaylee Ortiz
Jack Rockhill
Victoria Paciello
Michael Sakmann
Caitlyn Pauyo
Zachary Shaffer
Samantha Pisano
Berry Shupe
Victoria Rooney
Jaclyn Travaglini
Connor Silverstein
Abigail Urena
Steven Tillette
William Ward
Kylie Trombino
Tonianne Zottoli
Alexa Untener
Juniors
Kyra Berkner
Olivia Berkner
Casey Bischoff
Isabella Bono
Megan Bragaglia
Erin Ciborowski
Zachary Cunillera
Erin Curley
Kelly DeVizio
Paulina Dore
Maria Fernandes
Mary Gavin
Annalise Gutenberger
Matthew Hawker
Theresa Hutton
Samantha Joseph
Angela Koza
John Lauder
Richard Michel
James B. Musngi
Emily A. Nealon
Christopher J. Ott
Jason A. Pappalardo
Jordan C. Rivera
Hugo Rodriguez
Stephen R. Rodriguez
Giordana Scaffidi
Jessica N. Stagnari
Stephen R. Storms
Ashley Tortorella
Jacqueline M. Traub
Carly M. Winchell
Dylan G. Winchell
Seniors
Edward Amaba
Ronald Arvanites
Catherine Cain
Victoria Cipollina
Christian Conklin
Joseph Denise
Michael Fallon
Allison Fisher
Andrew Gallagher
Brooke Gallione
Samantha Giuliano
Michael Goff
Claire Hatala
Kevin Hayes
Daniela Herrera
Kaitlyn Joong
Kelly Kozar
Michael Lang
Melissa Lao
Ashley Lara
Victoria Lord
Maria Maguire
Alexia Mazis
Christopher Munno
Anita Oolut
Jade Ortiz
Amber Pandya
Anthony Parisi, Jr.
Bryan Perez
Andrew Pierre
Kirsten Rico
Kristin Rivera
Emily Ryan
Rianna Scanlon
Arianna Simon
Sean TenEyck
Allyson Tierney
Kiera Townsend
Matthew Tyler
Victoria Vieira
Megan Witt
The Performing Arts Club presents
"Damn Yankees"
Playbill created by Elizabeth Terzer
Music Notes
YOU'VE GOTTA HAVE HEART: The 2015
AMHS Spring Musical is almost here! We have all
been working extremely hard--you won't want to
miss this show! Tickets go on sale Friday, March 6th
at 9:00am. See poster for details!
Log on to showtix4u.com to get your seat. Damn Yankees will be performed on Friday, March
27th at 7:00 pm; Saturday, March 28th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, March 29th at 2:00 pm
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THE LADY FALCONS SOAR!!!!!
The Lady Falcons basketball team has made Albertus basketball history by becoming the first team to go undefeated in the regular season. At 18-0, which
included wins against a number of state powerhouse teams, the Lady Falcons
began their march into the Sectional playoffs with opening round home wins against Hendrick
Hudson and Yorktown.
At the Westchester County Center, Albertus was able to defeat a
strong willed Tappan Zee team to set up a matchup with rival Peekskill. For the past two seasons Peekskill has sent Albertus home in the championship round. This year however the Lady
Falcons would not be stopped and took down their rival in dramatic fashion behind the tremendous support of the Falcon student cheering section.
Senior Madison McGrath was selected to the All Tournament Team and freshmen Danielle
LaRochelle was chosen as the tournament MVP for her outstanding play in both games. Behind the unmatched leadership of their four senior captains and the tremendous play of the entire
underclass, the Lady Falcons hope to keep on soaring to an undefeated State Championship.
The Falcon’s next game in the Regional Semifinals will be on Wednesday, March 11 at 7PM @
SUNY Purchase against Section IV champion Vestal High School. Albertus wishes the team the
best of luck as they move forward toward their ultimate goal of becoming New York State Class
A Champions.
Lady Falcons Varsity Basketball Team
Val Arbuco, Elizabeth Benedetto, Megan Bruno, Allison Conti, Mairead Durkin,
Chontel Fils, Danielle LaRochelle, Tess Lorenz, Maeve MacNeil, Kate Mager,
Madison McGrath, Julia Michalak, Amanda Silvestri
AMHS Parent Association 2015 Gala Auction
Saturday, May 2, 2015—The Clubhouse at Patriot Hills, Stony Point, NY
Special Raffle Prizes for 2015 Gala Auction
Super 50/50 Cash Raffle (Each Ticket is $5 or Book of 5 Tickets -$20)
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Win a 2015 Nissan Sentra!! –Courtesy of Rockland Nissan
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Winner is responsible for all taxes and duties as applicable by law.
Semester’s FREE Tuition Raffle
(Value $5,000)
(Each Ticket is $50; Maximum 350 Sold) Help One Lucky AM Student!!
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Ticket holder for all 3 Raffles need NOT be present to Win!!
AMHS Parent Association 2015 Gala Auction
Saturday, May 2, 2015—Patriot Hills Golf Club, Stony Point, NY
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Please return advertisement to:
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Albertus Magnus High School
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DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, March 4
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Sophomore Retreat
Monday, March 9
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Spring Sports Begin
Thursday, March 12
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Progress Reports Mailed
Friday, March 13
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Mass to Recognize all Sisters Connected to Albertus Magnus HS
Tuesday, March 17
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St. Patrick’s Day
Sunday, March 22
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Pearl River St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Thursday, March 26
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College Admissions Panel
Friday, March 27
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Spring Musical “Damn Yankees” - 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 28
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Spring Musical “Damn Yankees” - 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 29
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Spring Musical “Damn Yankees” - 2:00 PM
PALM SUNDAY
Tuesday, March 31
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FAST A-THON
Wednesday, April 1
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Stations of the Cross
April 2—April 10
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Easter Recess
Sunday, April 5
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EASTER SUNDAY
Monday, April 13
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Classes Resume
Tuesday, April 14
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Freshman Orientation—Class of 2019—7:00 PM
Eucharistic Minister Training
Thursday, April 16
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Report Cards Mailed
Friday, April 17
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Mass
Tuesday, April 21
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Eucharistic Minister Training
Wednesday, April 22
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Earth Day Clean Up