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From the President’s Desk
NEGOTIATIONS AND CONSTRICTION: THE RITES OF SPRING
As I write this article, the Association is three hours away from the opening of negotiations for a new Labor-‐Management Agreement. For two days last week, ACT’s Negotiating Team and the Team from the Secondary School System went through training to prepare us for Interest-‐Based Bargaining under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services. According to the FMCS, the IBB Process is “a collaborative approach to resolving labor and management disputes.” The emphasis is on problem-‐solving. The ACT Team has taken the issues approved by the membership at our April 28th meeting and formatted them into Issue Statements. The System’s Team has prepared Issue Statements as well. Today, we will exchange statements and start negotiating them. There is a facilitator who will be helping us work through the process and, if all goes as planned, we will end with consensus. It will, certainly, be an adventure and will, more than likely, take most of the summer to complete. The ACT Team Members are as follows: Mike Cianfrani (Ryan), Tom Imburgia (O’Hara), Theresa Lazorko (Roman), Irene Tori (ACT Staff) and me. Rest assured, we will work as hard as we can to come to agreement. As always, we will keep you updated. I ask all of you to keep the Association’s and the System’s negotiators in your prayers.
THE SPIRIT OF
The Newspaper of Local 1776 The Association of Catholic Teachers
‘76 1776
1700 SANSOM STREET – SUITE 903 – PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 – 215-‐568-‐4175 – VOLUME XXXVI-‐NO.5 Fax 215-‐568-‐8270 – email ([email protected]) -‐ website (www.act1776.com) April – May 2016
50 Years Strong 1966-‐2016
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FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . Negotiations at Holy Cross Academy have been on-‐going, using the Early Bird format. If negotiations are not completed by May 31 and a contract not ratified by the members prior to June 10, 2016, the School and the Association will resume traditional collective bargaining. The talks have not been going well and our next bargaining session is not until June 7. There will be a membership meeting on June 9 to update the teachers on the status of negotiations. At the meeting, the teachers will tell their Team members how they feel about the negotiations thus far. ACT–Holy Cross Team Members are Dan Dockery, Jim Nolan, Penny O’Neill, Sergio Torres, Jennifer Kelly Walsh, Walt Walsh (Chief Negotiator) and Eric Wilkinson. Irene and I attend each session as advisors. Prayers are definitely needed here. Back to Philadelphia. The Constriction numbers and the teachers whose positions are being cut have been released. At the present time, there are 19 positions on the List. They are as follows: 5 ELA 2 Fine Arts 3 Math 1 Library 2 Theology 1 Guidance 2 Business Technology 1 Science 2 World Language Should enrollment in the constricted schools improve, positions will be returned to the schools at the end of May. Teachers who remain on the Constriction List will be attending a meeting on June 15 to select a position in another school. Hopefully, there will be no lay-‐offs. ACT will be monitoring the Constriction Process to ensure that the Contract and the Guidelines are followed. As you can see, there is quite a full agenda for Irene and me throughout the fourth quarter and beyond. We are still taking care of business in all other aspects of the contract; so, if you need us, please don’t hesitate to call. We wish you a pleasant and relaxing summer. You have earned it.
Rita
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Lancer’s Local Issues or contractual items of interest to
Holy Cross Academy (Delran, NJ)
Negotiations for a new labor-‐management agreement using the early-‐bird format have begun. The school and the teachers have held several working sessions since negotiations opened on March 14, 2016.
The teachers will be updated on the progress of negotiations at a
membership meeting on June 9th.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are still openings available for the STREAM 2.0 Symposium to be held at Neumann University June 27-‐29, 2016.
To view the speaker list and a description of the presentations, visit the NCEA website at www.ncea.org. You can also access the
preliminary program and registration form at this site.
When registering, use Coupon Code STREAM100
NCEA has extended the deadline to use the
Coupon Code until June 3, 2016.
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ACT HONORS GOLD JUBILARIANS
ACT President, Rita Schwartz, with Golden Celebrant, Gino LoMaistro. (Sts. John Neumann & Maria Goretti High School)
ACT President, Rita Schwartz, with Golden Celebrant, Joseph Velten. (Archbishop Wood High School)
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ACT HONORS SILVER JUBILARIAN
ACT honored its 25 and 50 year members at a luncheon held at Toscana 52 on May 15, 2016.
ACT President, Rita Schwartz, with Silver Celebrant,
John Corrigan. (Roman Catholic High School)
Joseph Velten
and wife, Rosemary.
John Corrigan and wife, Cathy.
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2016 Association of Catholic Teachers
John J. Reilly $500.00 Scholarship Awards
Our 9th Grade Scholars – Class of 2019
Abigail Obfenda – Bishop McDevitt Frederick Girardo -‐ Sts. John Neumann & Maria Goretti Samantha Polito -‐ Cardinal O’Hara Abigail Galella -‐ Pope John Paul II Matthew Bolden -‐ Roman Catholic Michael Cellucci -‐ Archbishop Ryan Gillian Porter -‐ Bishop Shanahan West Catholic Scholarship Fund -‐ West Catholic* Haley Lien Nguyen – Archbishop Wood
• A *A donation was made to the West Catholic Scholarship Fund since no individual student • M met the financial criteria set forth in the scholarship guidelines.
Diane Kim -‐ Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Alexander Prusacki -‐ Archbishop Carroll Maria Del Po – Conwell-‐Egan Julia Alexandrakis -‐ John W. Hallahan Matthew Giroux -‐ Holy Cross Rachel Marlin -‐ Saint Hubert Liam Logue -‐ Father Judge Stephen Esterle -‐ Lansdale Catholic Jillian Halbiger -‐ Little Flower
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From: John J. Reilly Scholarship Award Winners “Each year, the Association’s Executive Board awards a $500 Scholarship to the 9th grader in each Archdiocesan high school and at Holy Cross Academy, Delran, New Jersey who has the highest general average as of the end of the first semester. If that student is already on scholarship, it is given to the highest student not receiving financial assistance. The $500 Scholarship is sent to each school to be applied to the student’s 10th grade tuition.” Dear Association of Catholic Teachers, Thank you so much for your generous gift. I am absolutely honored to be a recipient of your scholarship. My education is very important to me, and it is something I take very seriously. It is also something that I truly enjoy, which is why I am so grateful for your support. I enjoy walking into my school every morning and learning new things. Knowledge is amazing. I will continue to strive for my education; I won’t disappoint you. Thank you again for your very generous reward. I genuinely appreciate it. Sincerely, Julia Alexandrakis John W. Hallahan High School Rita, I just received your letter with the generous gift to our scholarship fund. It is through these gestures and commitment to our children that West Catholic Prep can continue its mission to serve this community. Thank you for your support! God’s Peace Be With You! Jim Gallagher, Principal West Catholic Prepartory High School
A FEW NOTES OF THANKS
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MORE NOTES OF GRATITUDE . . . Dear Ms. Schwartz, Thank you for providing me with the $500 dollar scholarship. I am honored to represent the freshman class at Holy Cross Academy in Delran. Please extend my gratitude to the Association of Catholic Teachers for their generosity towards my education. Sincerely, Matthew Giroux Holy Cross Academy Dear Ms. Schwartz, I wanted to thank you and the Association of Catholic Teachers for selecting me to receive a $500 scholarship award for my 10th grade tuition at Lansdale Catholic High School. I am so thankful to have my hard work and efforts recognized. Also, my parents are very appreciative of the financial assistance, especially because my two older brothers are currently in college! Sincerely, Stephen Esterle Lansdale Catholic Dear Teachers, My name is Jillian Halbiger and I am writing to thank you for your generosity of awarding me with the Association of Catholic Teachers Scholarship. It is an honor that I have received this award. Your generosity has fueled my desire to excel at Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls. I promise I will continue to work hard to prove myself worthy of this opportunity. I appreciate your recognition of my efforts. Again, I would like to thank you for your generosity. Your gift will not go to waste and I greatly appreciate the award that I received. Sincerely, Jillian Halbiger Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls
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50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT THE PHILLIES
On May 1, 2016, ACT members both active and retired gathered at Citizen’s Bank Park for a Phillies Game to celebrate ACT’s 50th Anniversary. Although the day was cold and rainy, ACT members and their families did not let that dampen their spirits. A good time was had by all who attended to celebrate ACT’s anniversary and watch the Phillies win.
ACT 50 YEARS STRONG
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50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
AT THE PHILLIES
ACT 50 YEARS STRONG
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Sabbaticals Awarded for 2016-2017 School Year
Four ACT members have been granted a Sabbatical Leave for the 2016-2017 school year. Two full year sabbaticals are available. Four teachers are receiving one semester each. The Sabbatical Leave Committee members from ACT were Tom McKeever (Roman), Theresa Lazorko (Roman) and Irene Tori (ACT Staff). Representing OCE were James Molnar (HR Manager for Secondary Schools) and Michele Beachy (Principal, Hallahan). The Association extends best wishes to the following recipients:
Domenick DʼOrazio (51 years) – Neumann-Goretti (one semester) Gino LoMaistro (50 years) – Neumann-Goretti (one semester) John Janasik (47 years) -- Bishop Shanahan (one semester) Elaine Wright (15 years) – Cardinal OʼHara (one semester)
50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AT THE PHILLIES
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IN THE PRESENCE OF A LEGEND
(Written by Thomas J. Imburgia, teacher at Cardinal O’Hara High School.)
Students of baseball can readily tell you many fascinating facts and anecdotes about the history of the game and the players who have come to realize that 90 feet between bases is perfect. Mention Lou Gehrig and the bittersweet stories about the highly talented and incredibly modest ‘Iron Horse’ will seem as unending as his accolades. Students of Saint James will readily tell you that Lou, despite his status as a legend could easily have gained valuable wisdom had he had the opportunity to interact with Mr. John Mooney. Ask any Saint James alum about the school, the culture, and the bonds of brotherhood forged at 21st and Potter Streets, and, in very short order, the man who has come to be synonymous with the school, Mr. Mooney, will be woven into the conversation. I was among the nervous mass of incoming freshman class arriving at Saint James in 1977. As the oldest in my family as well as the only son, the territory was brand new to me and the potent feeling of the unknown overshadowed any sense of adventure I might have had. Odd how the little details often retain near photographic clarity despite the passage of time. One of my first encounters with Mr. Mooney that year would be little more than a side-‐by-‐side passage in a corridor. As we approached one another from opposite directions, Mr. Mooney greeted me with what would become the familiar tone and precision of his acknowledgement. A slight nod of the head and ‘Thomas’ completed the fleeting moment. I did not have Mr. Mooney in class, and I barely knew who he was or what his role was in the building, and yet he knew me on sight by name. Thus began my induction into the fraternity and brotherhood of my alma mater. During my senior year I found myself eating lunch with perhaps 8 other 12th graders and our moderator, Mr. Mooney. As older and wiser young men, it had become obvious to us that Mr. Mooney was much more than the man who controlled the radio in the cafeteria and talked baseball with us around the back corner table of the cafeteria. At the very end of our high school careers, we had come to appreciate that we had been learning about a life well led at the foot of the master. This realization coming as it often does at the point when the unstoppable tide of change sweeps in to reorder life. Thirty-‐four years later as a member of the Cardinal O’Hara faculty, I found myself seated in the ballroom of the Springfield Country Club, once again preparing to share a meal with my former lunch moderator. On April 7th 2016, Mr. Mooney was inducted into the Delaware County Catholic Schools Hall of Fame. Almost in spite of his well characterized humility, it is impossible to not be stunned by the scope of Mr. Mooney’s career and the depth of his devotion to Catholic schools, Catholic education, and, most of all, the thousands of students whose names he knew well in advance.
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Mr. Mooney graduated from Saint James in 1950, and returned to teach English at his alma mater just three years later after graduating from LaSalle University. During the course of the next 39 years, Mr. Mooney taught Reading, Business, Math, English, Social Studies and Physical Education. Over his career he was also a Studies Director, an Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, Maintenance Director, Disciplinarian, Transportation Manager and baseball coach. As the cocktail hour drew to a close, I found myself with that familiar nervous freshman feeling in my abdomen. However, this time it was not due to the unknown, but rather to what is widely known, I was once again in the presence of a legend. I was edging my way toward Mr. Mooney when his daughter, Ellen, spotted me. Ellen is in a sense my classmate, as she graduated from Notre Dame, Moylan in 1981. Ellen quickly and kindly offered to take a picture of her father and me, and there it was, that familiar, steady, precise voice, ‘Thomas’. I am so fortunate to spend my days teaching Science to Catholic school students. In fact, the podium I have is likely one I myself learned in front of, as it is a simple wooden box emblazoned with gold letters that form the familiar STJ. My students have never asked about the podium, but it is a constant and powerful reminder of the legacy that brings me to the front of my room each day. A legacy that, just like every other story about Saint James, has roots that always lead to Mr. John Mooney.
Thomas J. Imburgia, Cardinal O’Hara High School (L) and Mr. John Mooney, Delaware County Catholic Schools Hall of Fame inductee (R).
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Coach Pat Manzi Announces his Retirement as McDevitt Football Coach
Wyncote, Pa – Coach Pat Manzi announced today that he would retire from coaching football at Bishop McDevitt High School. He will stay on as the Athletic Director and continue teaching. After a rewarding 34 year football coaching career at McDevitt, his accomplishments and awards include: *Producing 139 First Team All-‐Catholics *Philadelphia Catholic League Championships 1986, 1987, 1999 *Four Time Philadelphia Catholic League Coach of the Year *District 12 Champs 2015 *Member of the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame *Philadelphia Daily News 1980’s Coach of the Decade “Giving up coaching was not an easy decision, but my wife and I decided it was time for me to spend more time with my grandchildren attending their events,” says Manzi. When asked about Coach Manzi’s fondest memories, he didn’t speak of Championships he has won, but to the experiences with the players and familes. When asked, Manzi was humble talking about his accomplishments, “I was lucky to have such talented players, amazing assistant coaches and wonderful parents to work with.” Manzi will continue teaching at Bishop McDevitt High School and retain his duties as Athletic Director. “I will treasure my years of coaching at McDevitt and I look forward to cheering from the stands.”
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ACT WEBSITE All teachers are asked to logon to the ACT Website (www.act1776.com) and verify your personal information. It is critical that we have your current information and that it is accurate, since this is a contract year. It is important that we have a PERSONAL email address for you, since contract information and updates, Executive Board Minutes, and other pertinent information will be sent via email. We cannot and will not send email to a school email address. Every teacher was provided with a username and password for the ACT Website. If you do not have this information, please contact Ginny at the ACT Office at 215-568-4175 or email her at [email protected] and she can provide this information to you. To update your personal information, logon to the ACT Website and, in the upper right hand corner of the homepage, click on member login. Type in your username and password and then verify the information on file. Any changes made will be sent to the ACT Office automatically.
PAT MANZI RETIRES AS HEAD FOOTBALL COACH AT BISHOP
MCDEVITT HIGH SCHOOL. CONGRATS, PAT, ON AN
OUTSTANDING FOOTBALL CAREER!
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ACT LOCAL 1776 SUPPORTS CWA
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MEMBER SERVICES INFORMATION BJ’s WHOLESALE CLUB – Information was emailed to ACT Members both active and retired concerning the open enrollment for BJs Wholesale Club. The offer this year is a thirteen month BJ’s Inner Circle Membership for $35 or a thirteen month BJ’s Perks Rewards Membership for $75. Applications for enrollment or renewal were due back to ACT on May 16th. If you missed this deadline and would l ike to enroll or renew, please contact me as soon as possible. The BJ’s representative wil l be picking up the applications before the end of the month. MOREY’S PIERS, WILDWOOD, NJ – Members of ACT are able to purchase Morey’s Piers tickets at a discounted rate by logging on to www.moreyspiers.com/corporatepartner and entering a log-in ID. This login ID was emailed to members on May 10, 2016. If you are in need of the login ID, please email Ginny at [email protected]. The discounted rates are as follows: Ride & Waterpark Combo Ticket Regular Price $79; discounted price $59.25 if purchased by June 17th or $63.20 if purchased after June 17th. Amusement Pier Pass Regular Price $57; discounted price $44.25 if purchased before June 17th or $45.60 if purchased after June 17th. Water Park Pass Regular Price $45.00; discounted price $33.75 if purchased before June 17th or $36 if purchased after June 17th. MOVIE TICKETS – The ACT Office keeps a limited supply of movie tickets on hand for teachers to purchase at a discounted rate. We have REGAL/UNITED ARTISTS and AMC Tickets Available. AMC Tickets are $9.00 per ticket. Regal Tickets are currently $8.50 per ticket. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please send a check payable to the Association of Catholic Teachers with your request. Please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope with your request.
CONTACT US AT ASSOCIATION OF CATHOLIC TEACHERS, 1700 SANSOM STREET – SUITE 903,
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103, 215-568-4175 www.act1776.com or [email protected].
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IN MEMORIAM
Charlotte Drummond
When I think of Charlotte, I see a diminutive Hawaiian-‐tanned body adorned with jewelry, arm in a sling, and carrying her ever present camera. As a student at Dougherty I first became acquainted with Miss Drummond, and then years later, I knew Charlotte as her department head and colleague. Charlotte taught English for decades (many a senior should thank her for her mercy when graduation decisions were being made) but her true talents lay elsewhere. Charlotte was the ultimate Activities Director, a title she only officially held for a short time as a temporary replacement. Still, she did more to keep activities running smoothly than anyone else in the building. She was overwhelmingly generous of her time and personal funds to insure that dances, plays, sports events, student council, the yearbook, and proms would continue. Charlotte cared about the students she worked with and would never want any of them to miss out on the traditions and special events of the school even if it meant she had to pay for things herself. “They are my family,” she once told me. She continued in this way even after we were shut down, originating and helping to fund the CD Christmas reunions for staff and faculty. Everyone would agree that Charlotte Drummond embodied the spirit of C.D.; she was C.D. Ro DiCicco Charlotte’s legacy is carried in the hearts of the children she taught. I am sure many of them are better people today because of her kindness and generosity. What better compliment could be given any teacher? I have lost a loving friend, a steadfast sister, and a trustworthy confidant. My heart aches with her loss. Denise Mikulski
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IN MEMORIAM Charlotte Drummond
I worked with Charlotte at both Cardinal Dougherty and Cardinal O’Hara. In both schools she was well loved not only as a teacher but also someone who you would expect to show up at all school activities. She always had her camera with her ready to take pictures of the students enjoying themselves. I was with her when the Archdiocese made the announcement that CD was closing at the end of the school year; you could tell she was devastated. But when I showed up at O’Hara, Charlotte was there and seemed liked she was back at Dougherty. She will be missed by all who knew her. She was a caring and loving woman who can never be replaced. Tom McCracken “Charlotte Drummond was a pillar to and a dedicated member of the Cardinal Dougherty community and it is difficult to put into words what losing Charlotte means. For those of you who didn’t know, Charlotte was the de facto Activities Director and memory maker at CD. She had a reputation for an endearing klutziness that made us all smile and shake our heads. However, there was never any reason to be concerned about her heart and her spirit because those were characteristics that could never be broken in Charlotte. She always put the needs of the Cardinal Dougherty community first and herself second. Even if she was busy recuperating from her most previous “accident,” she made it a priority, as the unofficial school cheerleader/mascot, to attend ALL school events. She rarely missed any events at the school and I am a better person and teacher for having known Charlotte. I’m sure the angels will have a few laughs when she trips her way through the pearly gates and starts her heavenly career with a broken wing.” Jeff Hylan Charlotte was the heart and soul of Cardinal Dougherty. There was no one who did more outside of the classroom for the students at CD. Besides being the moderator for student council and the yearbook, you could count on Charlotte to be at EVERY EVENT that was held at Dougherty, taking pictures of everything and everybody. She was a woman who never said No when it came to the students. After Dougherty closed, she still sought to keep the spirit of CD alive and well. She ran a Christmas Dinner every year after we closed so that the faculty who were so close had a chance to get together. This last December when Charlotte was not able to do it anymore, a couple of other people stepped up and ran it, and we paid tribute that was long overdue to a great woman for what she did for the CD community. RIP Charlotte and know that there are many people, student and faculty alike, that will never forget what you did for all of CD. We stand united today and say thank you and farewell to the heart and soul of CD. Frank Urmson
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IN MEMORIAM
Thomas Murray November 27, 1949 – December 29, 2015
“When Irish eyes were smiling” Tom Murray was sure to be behind them. Husband, father, grandfather, colleague, teacher, and friend, Tom Murray was a wonderful gentleman. The second floor at Lansdale Catholic misses his smiling presence. He always had a great story to share, often about his time as a Philadelphia police officer. He always had time to stop for a little chat in the morning before school. When students needed help, he made himself available. Lunch time was filled with his happy laugh as he shared amusing memories with his colleagues. One of my favorite memories is of Tom in his policeman’s uniform as part of a faculty skit during Homecoming. We know that Regina and his family miss him each day. Tom, may God hold you in the palm of His hand until we meet again. Eileen Hildenbrand
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When Archbishop Prendergast High School opened for girls in September 1956, Peggy McCullough was a member of the first class. She liked the school so much, she returned several years later as an English teacher. During her forty years there, she became Mrs. Prieto and a mother of two who taught English to thousands of young women until she retired in 2004. As a retiree, she used her organizational skills, for which she was famous, in the school library. She had a positive influence on her students and on Prendie. She was truly a “Prendie girl,” embracing and enjoying all its special traditions. Peggy loved vocabulary, grammar, and literature. She encouraged her students to think and speak correctly because she always knew the right word and when to use it, every grammar rule and why it existed. She taught Shakespeare, Chaucer and many other authors, old and new, with enthusiasm and attention to all the details of their works. Her term paper assignments were well known by Prendie students. She had many comments to make as she worked laboriously to grade them, but as she neared the end, she would always say that she could finally see the “light at the end of the tunnel.” Her students were grateful for this training when they moved on to college. Peggy had a great sense of humor, could lighten any moment with a witty remark, and was well known for her many sayings. Most importantly, she could laugh at herself. As news of her death spread, there were many postings on social media from her former students who remembered her as “Perky Peg.” They wrote that she was a great English teacher who taught with a sense of humor mixed with a bit of sarcasm. They commented that she pushed them to do their best and to believe in themselves. All had fond memories of their time with Mrs. Prieto. As colleagues and friends for over fifty years, we are saddened by her death, but are grateful for having had Peggy as an important part of our lives. Rest in peace, Perky Peggy!
Pat Citro Anita Gulczynski Brenda Marano
IN MEMORIAM
MARGARET PRIETO
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IN MEMORIAM We Remember Ms. Barbara Ann Redditt May 20, 1950 - May 7, 2016
Lisa M. Rossana and John P. Janasik
Barbara Ann Redditt, a staunch and involved member of the Association of Catholic Teachers, passed away on May 7, 2016. Remaining stoic, quick-‐witted, and fighting to the end, Barb spent the 2015/2016 school year on medical leave, committing herself to regaining her health so that she could return to her first love – teaching. Barb Redditt meant so many things to so many people – an engaging colleague, a good friend, a devout Catholic, a dedicated teacher and an avid sports fan. She embraced life with gusto and wit. Her love of the beach, traveling, reading, the Arts, Scooter (her bird!) and gardening were just a glimpse of how much she enjoyed her time with her family and friends. Barb was adventurous and fun-‐loving…she took belly-‐dancing lessons, jumped out of a plane, took painting and drawing classes, threw the most memorable “Kentucky Derby” parties and was, as her brother put it, an avid golfer who never broke 115! Barbara, a veteran of 43 years teaching in Catholic Education, began her career at Archbishop John Carroll High School after receiving her degree from St. Bonaventure University. At Carroll she earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues and students as a science teacher and as the Science Department Chairperson. Barb received her Master’s Degree in Education from West Chester University. In 1999, Barb transferred to Bishop Shanahan High School. In addition to teaching Biology and Physical Science, she was responsible for the beginning of and the success of the Advanced Placement Biology Program at Shanahan. She served as Co-‐chairman of the Middle States Evaluation Steering Committee, as an AP Biology Exam reader, and as the moderator to both the Photography and Game Clubs.
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Barb was a dedicated, untiring, caring and challenging educator who will always be fondly remembered by her students and her colleagues at both Archbishop Carroll and Bishop Shanahan High Schools: “She had a great sense of humor and found ways to make learning science interactive as well as fun.” BSHS Student: L. Ciarrocchi ‘17 “My all time favorite teacher! …gave me a reason to be happy first thing in the morning.” BSHS Student: C. Forde ‘16 “Ms. Redditt made me love Biology. She was funny, intelligent, and cared so much for her students. She will be forever one of my favorite teachers.” BSHS Student: M. Corcoran ‘16 “…She showed our class the video of her skydiving adventure. She loved to talk to her students about almost anything. She was a passionate and sympathetic person.” BSHS Student: G. Snyder ‘16 “Ms Redditt was an amazing person with not only a love of the subjects she taught, but every student that sat in her classroom. She had a bright, radiant soul that never failed to spread optimism and positivity. I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from her…she will never be forgotten.” BSHS Student: M. Rachfalski ‘16 “I had Ms. Redditt for Honors Biology in my freshman year and I honestly cannot remember having a better teacher. I will never forget the first day of school, as I was as nervous as any other freshman … Ms. Redditt helped me to alleviate my nerves by spending her first class period with us telling us weird and funny jokes. She wanted to make us feel comfortable in her class and showed us how great a place Shanahan can be…Ms. Redditt was an amazing, funny and kind person. She will be missed and never forgotten by her students and friends.” BSHS Student: M. Goggin ‘16 “Barb was a ‘what you see is what you get’ kind of person. She was never fake and always had a listening ear. She lit up when she talked about Scooter, her ‘pretty bird’ .” I knew that anyone who loved a pet so much had a very kind heart. It was a good year whenever I had lunch with her, and she will be missed.” Colleague and Friend: K. Capriotti “Barb was very honest…she was able to share her ideas but was also a good listener. Barb, I will miss you and your humor.” Colleague and Friend: K. Szymanski “I will miss Barb's dry wit and her willingness to speak her mind.” Colleague and Friend: Andrea Gosselin “Barbara Redditt will be remembered as a true leader at Bishop Shanahan, a devout Catholic, who was deeply loved by her students and colleagues. As we remember Barbara Redditt, We ask that you keep her, her family, and her friends in your prayers. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Barbara Ann Redditt. May she rest in peace!!
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IN MEMORIAM
ROBERT VENT
A Man Ahead of His Time
Bob Vent spent over 30 years of his life teaching Math and coaching baseball at Bonner. In addition to teaching Math, he was ahead of his time by introducing and teaching one of the first Computer Programming courses in the Archdiocese (so long ago that the class was using perforated tape). He worked hard at everything he did. He was a very dedicated teacher who came early and stayed late, and was always available to help his students. He was well respected by students, faculty and staff. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. He was missed very much when he retired. Charles Gallagher Retired Teacher Thomas Hinkle Senior Delegate Bonner-‐Prendergast
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MEMORIAL DAY MAY 30, 2016
To all our grandfathers, fathers, brothers, sons, grandmothers, mothers, sisters, daughters and
students who have served and who have made the ultimate sacrifice, may they be remembered on
this upcoming Memorial Day and never be forgotten. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, ���through the mercy of God, rest
in peace. ��� Amen.
Best wishes for a happy and safe Memorial Day Weekend.