FALL 2016
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THE SPIRIT
ONE TRADITION...ONE MISSION...ONE FAMILY
Niagara Catholic’s Newsletter of the Alumni Associations of
St. Mary’s ~ Bishop Duffy ~ Madonna ~ Niagara Catholic
www.niagaracatholic.org #Family
Niagara Catholic
Jr./Sr. High School
The Niagara Community Center
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Congratulations,
Class of 2016
Valedictorian
Madison Buchholz
Salutatorian
Marissa Campbell
On May 27th, the Class of 2016 and their families gathered at the Riviera Theatre in North
Tonawanda, NY, to celebrate the end of their high school careers and the beginning of the next
chapter in their lives. The theme of the evening was family. Throughout their four years at school,
these students exemplified strength, intelligence, and good citizenship, as well as a strong spiritual
and ethical core. We wished them well as they went to prom, honored their academic achievements
and gave thanks at the Baccalaureate Mass, and celebrated with them on their
graduation night. This fall there will be thirty-seven new students attending college!
Congratulations, Class of 2016!
Kara Agnello – NCCC
Alyssa Alvarez – Niagara University
Catja Brusino – NCCC
Madison Buchholz – Niagara University
Naomi Cain – Undecided
Marina Campbell – D’Youville College
Marissa Campbell – Medaille College
Joseph Caruso – Buffalo State College
Daniel Carveth – NCCC
Haley Coleman – NCCC
Devin DeFrank – University at Buffalo
Sarah DeVantier – Niagara University
Noah Freeburger – Trades
Jasleen Gill – NCCC
Nina Grenga – Nazareth College
Elijah Griggs – Medaille College
Thomas Hamilton – Niagara University
Ashley Kerchenski – NCCC
Gian Don Khuc Pham – Simon Fraser University (B.C. Canada)
Jisun Lee – NCCC
Shannon Martineau – Niagara University
Jaceary Menes – Jamestown Community College
Jeremy Michelson – St. John Fisher
Anthony Moses – Niagara University
Heather Murray – Erie Community College
Hoang Nguyen – Niagara University
Andrew Pyska – NCCC
Mary Jo Rotella – Medaille College
Zachary Socha – Niagara University
Korena Tavano – Muhlenberg College (Pennsylvania)
Casey Walls – Daemen College
Melissa Whisker – Medaille College
Colin Winkworth – Niagara University
Gabrielle Zolnowski - NCCC
CLASS OF 2016 SUMMARY

All 34 students graduated (100%)
All 34 graduates received a
Regents Diploma (100%)
 3 students received a Regents Diploma with
Advanced Designation
 2 students received a Regents Diploma with
Advanced Designation with Honors
TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP MONIES FOR THE CLASS

$3,365,934!!
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IMPORTANT DATES
Sept 30
Open House
Oct 3-8
Homecoming Week
Oct 4
Walk-a-thon & Powder Puff
Oct 5
Open House
Oct 8
HS Homecoming Dance
Oct 10
Columbus Day—No School
Oct 15
Fall Duffy Dance
Oct 24
Catholic Education Dinner
Nov 1
All Saints Day
Nov 1-18
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Nov 3
UNYTS Blood Drive
Nov 8
Election Day
Nov 11
Veteran’s Day-No School
Nov 23-28
Thanksgiving Recess
Dec 2
Mega Cash Raffle
Dec 21
Advent Liturgy
Dec 26—Jan 2
Christmas Recess
Jan 16
MLK Day—No School
Jan 24—27
Regents Exams
Jan 31—Feb 3
Spirit Week
Mar 1
Ash Wednesday
Mar 4
Mardi Gras Auction & Dinner
Mar 17-19
Spring Musical
Mar 27-30
Phone-a-thon
Apr 10-21
Easter Recess
Apr 27—30
Senior Class Trip
Apr 29
Spring Duffy Dance
May 9
Day of Caring
May 12
Senior Prom
May 25
Class of 2017 Graduation
May 29
Memorial Day—No School
June 13
Last Day of School
June 14—22
Regents Exams
Niagara Catholic
Board of Trustees
President/Principal - Robert M. Cluckey, Ed.D.
Chairperson - Judith A. Nolan Powell, 1968
Vice Chair - John Barber, 1972
Robert Castellani, 1960
Laura Cianflone
Rev. Robert Hughson
John Staschak, 1971
WELCOME LETTER FROM OUR
NEW PRINCIPAL, DR. CLUCKEY:
It is with profound joy and excitement that I begin my
tenure here at Niagara Catholic. I want to thank the faculty,
staff, students, parents as well as the few alumni I have met so
far for making me feel so welcome. I suppose I should not be
surprised because I have heard so much about the Niagara
Catholic family which is built on a long standing tradition well
supported by its former students. I am honored to be part of this
incredible institution and I pledge to all of you that I will
dedicate myself to continuing to grow this program as we pursue
excellence as a world class academic institution. I also pledge to
work collaboratively with all the stakeholders to ensure each
individual student is guided to their full potential. We will not
only help students perform at the best academic ability but
together we will nurture the development of self-discipline
which is paramount to lifelong success.
As a graduate of Catholic education from grammar
school to graduate school and as an alumni parent of my two
children who attended Catholic schools, I am keenly aware of
the extraordinary and unique role Catholic education plays in
transforming boys and girls into strong, well mannered, morally
and ethically responsible young men and women. Through all
our collective efforts, Niagara Catholic will not only thrive but it
will serve as a beacon of a quality education that focuses on
building a strong and healthy mind, body, and soul for every
student fortunate enough to be enrolled here.
I want to personally thank you for your past support and I
ask that you continue to help us keep the spirit, traditions, and
reputation for a high quality Niagara Catholic education alive
and thriving for many, many years to come.
With gratitude,
Robert M. Cluckey, Ed.D.
President / Principal
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Ralph Aversa, Jr. Niagara Catholic ‘01
Ralphie currently hosts a weeknight radio show on 95.5 PLJ in New
York City. He interviews celebrities, covers red carpet events and
attends award shows across the country. There is a lot of behind-thescenes work that people don't see, but for the most part his job consists
of many "once-in-a-lifetime" moments that he is very grateful for.
Dianna Derigo, Niagara Catholic ’10
Dianna is a recent graduate of Niagara University. She has a B.A.
majoring in psychology and a minor in biology and justice & peace
studies. She also graduated Summa Cum Laude and was awarded
highest honors for having the highest GPA in my graduating psychology
class. Dianna was inducted into several honor societies including Delta
Epsilon Sigma, Sigma Alpha Sigma, and PSI CHI. One of her proudest
accomplishments at NU was her presidency of a community service
organization called Circle K International. She dedicated herself to
attempting to grow the amount of kindness and service on campus
and in turn the club grew almost 150% and we were awarded for the
highest amount of growth in our district by Circle K International. She
was also awarded the distinguished president's award for her service.
Outside of school she has been involved in the Big Brother Big Sister
program for two years. She was chosen by a local radio station as
"mentor of the month" after being nominated. She plans to attend
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis this fall to obtain
her master's in occupational therapy. It is currently ranked #1 by U.S
News and Reports for their occupational therapy program.
My goal is to work with children who have been exposed to early life
adversity and to grow the scope of trauma informed care in hopes to
help children live better lives who have experienced trauma.
Molly Bradshaw, Niagara Catholic ‘02
Molly has been accepted into the Doctoral program at North Carolina
State University where she will pursue her degree in Extension
Education with a concentration in Leadership and Development. Molly,
who lives in Raleigh North Carolina, serves as the University’s Business
Operations Liaison Manager and is the daughter of proud parents Jim
Bradshaw, Bishop Duffy 1967, and Maureen Kellick, Madonna 1969.
Alumni Update Form
Please use this form to help us update our records,
or contact us at: www.niagaracatholic.org.
If sending this via mail, please return to:
Niagara Catholic Alumni Office · 520 66th st. ·
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Year of Graduation: ______ School ______________________________
Home Phone: ____________________ Cell Phone: ____________________
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(MI)
(Maiden)
(Last)
Address: _________________________________________________________
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Allyssa Wadsworth, Niagara Catholic ‘13
Allyssa is currently attending Niagara University while majoring in
Economics and Math. She has an academic paper under review at the
Economic Journal called “Religiosity and the Impact of Religious
Secondary Schooling”. It is co-authored by Dr. Jay K. Walker. This
paper was presented at the Southern Economic Conference in the Fall
of 2015, and The Business Research Consortium of western NY in the
Spring of 2015 and 2016. Allyssa is aspiring to finish both of her
degrees by 2017 at Niagara University, and move on to get her masters
and her Ph.D. in Economics.
Gerald Bartko, Bishop Duffy ‘56
After graduation he entered the Oblates of St. Francis DeSales and was
ordained in Annecy, France on October 15, 1966. He was the first
parishioner from Our Lady of the Rosary parish in Niagara Falls to be
ordained to the priesthood. Fr. Bartko taught at DeSales high school
and Niagara Catholic for a total of 44 years. Presently he resides at All
Saints and serves masses there and at nearby parishes. He continues
his ministry as chaplain at the Niagara County jail and local nursing
homes. You may also remember him as one of the referees on a
basketball court or on a soccer, football, or baseball field. Please
remember him in your prayers.
Fr. Jerry Bartko celebrates a Mass of Thanksgiving on the 50th
Anniversary of his ordination on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 1PM.
All Saints Catholic Church
76 Church Street,
Lockport, NY 14094
There will be a reception to follow in parish hall.
We want to hear from you!
Please be sure to go online at www.niagaracatholic.org/
alumni-weekend to update your information!
[email protected].
We’d love to know what is going on in your life!
In Memoriam ….
Please remember in your prayers the following alumni
whose passing we have been notified of since our last
newsletter. If you know of an alum who has passed away
since that time and has been omitted from this list, please
accept our apology and contact the Advancement Office at
(716) 283-8771, ext. 242, immediately. We will list him/her
in the next issue.
Helen Touma Murphy, Madonna 1936
Robert Carter, Bishop Duffy 1951
Arthur Marcucci, Bishop Duffy 1964
Theresa M. Hickey Madonna 1965
David A. Kochanski Bishop Duffy 1965
Thomas Giunta, Bishop Duffy 1969
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“I am the resurrection and the life; he who
believes in me will live even if he dies,
and everyone who lives and believes in me
will never die” ~ 11 John 25-26
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Thank You 2015-2016 Annual Fund Donors
The final list of alumni and friends who have donated to Niagara Catholic’s 2015-2016 Annual Fund
campaign is listed on the next four (4) pages. Every effort is made to acknowledge all donors. Please inform
the Alumni Office at (716) 283-8771, ext. 242, and accept our apology, if your name has been omitted.
Thank you for your support and generosity!
Legacy Society
Leadership Society ~ $10,000+
Principal Society ~ $1,000 - $2,249
St. Mary’s
Sylvio Albert, Ph.D., 1949
Bishop Duffy
William J. Ryan, 1952
John C. Leone, 1968
in memory of Johnna Marie Leone
Friends
Anonymous
Maid of the Mist Corporation
Bishop Duffy
Vincent Aungier, 1951
in memory of Mary A. Ryan
Walter Putaski, 1951
in memory of Julianne Putaski, Madonna 1963
Michael Maloney, 1951
John Kelly, 1954
In memory of Edward J. Harvey & the deceased
members of the Bishop Duffy Class of 1954
Richard Low, 1956
Leonard Covello, 1957
Rev. Peter Berg, 1959
David Berg, 1961
James Gorman, 1961
in memory of Muriel Gorman
William Bobo , 1963
in memory of 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo
Rev. Stewart Lindsay, O.S.F.S., 1963
Donald Supon, 1964
Samuel Talarico*, 1964
James Catanese, 1968
John Barber, 1972
Wes Jablonski, 1972
Madonna
Sharon Ross Low, 1960
Concetta Micale Dwyer, 1961
Judith Nolan Powell*, 1968
Cathy Costantino, 1973
AnnLouise Clingersmith Ciminelli, 1974
Niagara Catholic
Judith Orfano Krupa, 1977
Friends
Ancient Order of Hibernians—Division 1*
Joseph Anderson
Antonio’s Restaurant & Banquet Center*
Certo Brothers Distributing Co., Inc.
Spanbauer Family (Bishop Duffy, Madonna, Niagara Catholic)
Founder Society ~ $4,500 - $6,749
St. Mary’s
Dr. Melvin Dyster*, 1945
Bishop Duffy
Robert Castellani, 1960
Lawrence Castellani, 1964
Madonna
Joan Hoelter Castellani, 1967
Niagara Catholic
John Krolewski, 1977 *
In memory of Adam J. Krolewski
Friends
Msgr. Richard Amico Memorial Charitable Trust*
Trustee Society ~ $2,250 - $4,499
Bishop Duffy
Robert Veillette , 1970
John Staschak, 1971
Gary Coscia, 1972
Madonna
Anne Pitrone, 1968
Friends
Gary Hall
Duffy Dances
Elsie P. and Lucius B. McCowan Private Charitable Foundation*
The Vincent & Harriet Palisano Foundation*
Margaret M. & Robert T. Rougeux Memorial Scholarship Fund*
2015-2016 Annual Fund Facts
St. Mary’s
$19,150.68
408 alum with addresses
53 donors
12.99% participation
Average gift $361.33
Bishop Duffy
$101,996.69
1,710 alum with addresses 297 donors
17.37% participation
Average gift $326.59
Madonna
$20,869.00
1,362 alum with addresses 163 donors
11.97% participation
Average gift $128.03
NC
$15,991.88
2,009 alum with addresses116 donors
5.77% participation
Average gift $137.86
5,489 total alum with addresses
629 alum donors
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Friends
$50,519.48
49 donors
Average gift $1,786
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OVERALL TOTAL
$208,527.73
687 DONORS
We thank you for helping to make an education at Niagara Catholic possible.
We hope and pray that your support will continue for years to come because you DO make a difference!!
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2015-2016 Giving Clubs
St. Mary’s Alumni
Bishop Duffy Alumni
Oblate Club ($500 - $749)
Angela Marcheschi DeFranco 1953
in memory of Mary Lou Lunsford,
Virginia Pascoe & Gladys Sweeney
Patricia Bryk Senese
1958
Mercy Club ($250 - $499)
Jane Peuss
1950
in memory of Mary Lou Considine, ‘49
Barbara Edwards
1957
Rapideer Club ($100 - $249)
Mary Dineen
1940
Anne Magorien Russell
1946
Carol Connor McCarthy
1947
Mary Asma McDonough
1947
In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Asma
James Murphy
Martha Dean Murphy
Cecil Tittle
1947
1948
1948
Patricia Caffrey Comerford
Helen Richards O’Hara
Louise Pokrzyk Babcock
Kathleen Greene Florence
Shirlee Bergeron Berry
Lois Grace Gedeon
Sally McGrath Lennon
1950
1950
1952
1952
1953
1953
1953
Margaret Dugan Kern
1954
Adele Bialy McGrath
1955
Marie Albert Meaney
Patricia Balluzzo Sindoni
Kathryn Borresen Tucker
Barbara Edwards
Jane Greaser Knapp
1955
1955
1956
1957
1957
Mary Moore McAnulty
Karen Reilly Paonessa
1958
1958
Ellen Mills Dooher
Susanne Bradt O’Dea
Sandra Hewitt Granieri
1959
1959
1959
in memory of Debra Tittle
in memory of William T. Lennon
in memory of Joseph G. Dugan
in memory of Donald P. Zeifang
in memory of Lynne McDougall
In memory of J. Michael Reilly
in honor of St. Mary’s Class of 1959
Spirit Club ($1- $99)
M. June Mullane Root
Capt. Philip O’Hara, USMC
J. Roger O’Hara
Margaret Benns Salada
Richard Bird
Georgette Despres David
John Downey
1943
1945
1947
1947
1948
1948
1948
Maura Hehir Nolan
Helen Powers Robertson
Suzanne Hoshal Dokey
Susanne Greene Legasse
Yvette Cuddy Dowe
Ethel Nastasi Juliano
Ellen Brunner Wendt
Anna Nagelhout
1948
1948
1950
1950
1952
1952
1952
1953
Frances Battaglia Costa
Joan Magorien Lizzio
Mary Miosga Raucci
Mary Clair Dorgan Flanagan
1954
1955
1955
1956
Mary McMahon Ross
Annette Turcotte Snyder
1956
1956
Katherine Langley
1959
Patricia Nowak
Charlene Reeh Wilson
1959
1959
in memory of Conway Brown,‘48
in memory of Arnold Nagelhout
in memory of Edward Flanagan, ‘49
in memory of Jean Sullivan
in memory of Catherine O’Neill
1952
1959
1960
1961
1961
Ronald Rosso
Joseph Dickson
Donald Burns 
Michael Violante
1961
1962
1963
1963
David Kulbago
Edward Young, Jr.
John Stepien*
Joseph P. Paonessa*
Dr. Thomas Pulvino, Jr.
Patrick O’Laughlin
Donald Alvarez
Michael Darby
Michael Bogal
James Krulisky
1964
1965
1965
1966
1966
1967
1968
1968
1969
1970
George Edwards
Frederick Muto
Fred Gadawski
Thomas O’Donnell
1971
1971
1973
1975
in memory of Martin P. Violante, ‘71,
Matthew Violante , ‘76, and
Dr. Mario J. Violante, Sr.
in memory of Thomas V. Krulisky
Mercy Club ($250 - $499)
Dr. James Moore
1952
Henry Nichols, Ph.D.
1954
in memory of Edward J. Harvey
Rev. Gerald Bartko, O.S.F.S
Jerome Gormley
Rocco Bruno
John Harvey
Brian O’Donnell
David Hallock
John McClincy
Timothy Bobo
Joseph Colosi
1956
1959
1960
1960
1960
1961
1961
1964
1964
Paul Calarco
Robert DiFrancesco*
Paul O’Laughlin
Peter Palka
Thomas Centofanti
Joseph LaTona
David Robitaille
1965
1965
1966
1966
1967
1967
1968
Dr. Jude Fabiano
1969
Gerald Monin
Dennis Blake
Michael Fenush
Daniel Boland
David Stebbins
1969
1970
1970
1971
1973
in memory of 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo
In honor of the class of 1968
in memory of Joseph O’Connor
in memory of Keith Bjarnov and
John Davies, D‘73
Rapideer Club ($100 - $249)
Thomas Asma
1950
James Babcock
1950
Frederick Bacon
1950
Joseph DiCamillo
1950
Robert Johnson
1950
Paul Marrone
1950
Donald McGrath
1950
Samuel Montanaro
1950
Carmen Seminara
1950
Robert Berry
1952
Alvin McDonald
1952
in memory of David McConnaghy
Joseph Scherer
Dr. Stephen Dean
George McGrath
Dr. William Johnstone
Michael Coughlin
in memory of David C. Scudder
1955
Gene Virtuoso
1955
Thomas Allen
Gerald Conahan
George Dooher
Frederick Ozyp
John Rachwal
John Tavano
Thomas Zawislak
1956
1956
1956
1956
1956
1956
1956
John Fell
1957
Gary Masters
Leo McGarry
Richard Nenno
Lawrence O’Dea
Dr. Francis Alessi
1957
1957
1957
1957
1958
Robert Edwards
Dr. Thomas Paonessa
1958
1958
Paul Brynski
Stephen Carter
1959
1959
Richard Lis
1959
Paul McSweeny
1959
in memory of Ann M. Kozlowski
In memory of Carl G. Virtuoso
Oblate Club ($500 - $749)
James Fermoile
Dr. Rocco Venuto
John Harvey
Richard Kosut
Franklin Reuter
In memory of 2nd Lt. John Bobo
Dr. Theodore Kozlowski
1952
1954
1954
1954
1955
in memory of Walter J. Zawislak
in memory of Robert L. Fell
in memory of Leonard F. Bevilacqua
in memory of J. Michael Reilly
in memory of Stephen Carter, ‘79
in memory of Frank M. Lis
in memory of Joseph & Lenora
McSweeny
Joseph Moran
1959
Joseph Perzan
1959
Gerald Przybysz
Paul Quinn
Stanley Shubsda
Robert Brennan
Patrick Conway
Rev. Richard Csizmar
Francis Gibb
Ernest Leo
James Manzi
Lawrence Monin
Daniel Sheedy
Theodore Sosnowski
James Stack
David Cuddahee
1959
1959
1959
1960
1960
1960
1960
1960
1960
1960
1960
1960
1960
1961
David Hallock
Robert Markovitz
Edward Milczarski
William P. Ryan
John Sanborn
Robert Belkota
Robert Castiglione
Daniel Dusenbury
Gilbert Heiman
Gary Mis
1961
1961
1961
1961
1961
1962
1962
1962
1962
1962
Joseph Palka
1962
Patrick Baker
Bernard Capirchio
Dr. Ronald Cheff
Donald Manno
William Ripple
Philip Rivkin
James Simpson
Gordon Claffey
Michael Misterkiewicz
John Noworyta
1963
1963
1963
1963
1963
1963
1963
1964
1964
1964
Ronald Schiesser
Samuel Talarico
Michael Williams
Nelson Zakia
F. Thomas Bellonte
James Mezhir
Robert Nowak
Stephen O’Connor
Michael Putnam
Peter Wizner
1964
1964
1964
1964
1965
1965
1965
1965
1965
1965
in memory of Michael J. Moran
in memory of Doris Perzen
in memory of Dan & Jay Cuddahee
in memory of Ronald C. Mis
in memory of 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo
in memory of Richard G. Holody
Lawrence Carlini
William Cummings
John Fitzpatrick
1966
1966
1966
John Koelle
1966
Eric LeBay
Robert Monin
Louis Moran
Joseph Paonessa
Dominic Pino
Richard Venuto
Thomas Centofanti
Alan Koban
1966
1966
1966
1966
1966
1966
1967
1967
Stephen Labus
Lt. Col. Gerard Siuta
1967
1967
Laurence Benvenuti
Jim Berthot
J. Patrick Bobo
Robert Clemenger
Dominic Colucci
Frank Kedzielawa
William McCabe
Timothy Moran
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
Richard Siola
Daniel Venuto
James Zahradnik
Dr. Gordon Blood
Phillip Catanese
Richard Hockenos
1968
1968
1968
1969
1969
1969
Kenneth Koban
Louis LaBarber
Timothy O’Laughlin
Jerauld Skotnicki 
Bruce Kwapis
Richard Moore
Mark Onesi
Mario Quaglia
Michael Woolery
Michael Curcio
Robert Fera Jr.
Thomas Hewner
Robert Morello
Edward Perlman
John Pleuthner
Patrick Ponzi
Jerome Vermette
Dr. David Bonnevie
Jonny Davis
1969
1969
1969
1969
1970
1970
1970
1970
1970
1971
1971
1971
1971
1971
1971
1971
1971
1972
1972
Robert Ferretti
Jeffrey Milne
Mark Berthot
1972
1972
1973
Thomas Schoenherr
Frank Vesci
Daniel Catanese
Mark Clingersmith
Paul Lingenfelter
James Williams
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1973
1973
1974
1975
1975
1975
Spirit Club ($50 - $99)
William Norwich
Dr. James Scharf
Oliver Dodge
Peter Fatouros
Donald Kay
1950
1950
1951
1951
1951
Anthony LoCurto
John Quinn
Joseph Gadawski
1951
1951
1953
Richard Schwagler
James Creed
John Scharf
1953
1954
1954
in memory of Suzanne M. Cournyea
in memory of Mark J. Cullen
in memory of the deceased members of 1967
in memory of Richard M. McCabe,
Christian R. Caggiano &
Maureen Holohan
in memory of Michael J. Moran
in memory of Martin P. Violante, ’71,
And Matthew Violante, ‘76
in memory of John F. Coyle
in memory of John A. Odrzywolski
in memory of Joyce A. Kay
in memory of Ronald J. Janik
(Continued on page 7)
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2015-2016 Giving Clubs
(Continued from page 6)
Madonna Alumnae
Charles Edgette
George Brunner
Alfonso Critelli
Robert Dowe
1955
1956
1956
1956
Michael McGuire
Jerald Rachfal
John Fell
John Joy
James Nickel, Sr.
David DiCamillo
John Gadawski
John Mamon
Joseph Baxter
Paul Reitmulder
Ernest Leo
John Rachfal
Stanley Smiech
1956
1956
1957
1957
1957
1958
1958
1958
1959
1959
1960
1960
1960
Bjarne Borresen
Chester Kowalski
Dr. Robert Martinez
1961
1961
1961
Patrick Moran
Lawrence Noworyta
Thomas Parsnick
Dr. Gerald Beresny
Stephen Bradley
Timothy Cullen
Daniel Driscoll
Michael Eleey
Francis Fabiano
1961
1961
1961
1962
1962
1962
1962
1962
1963
David Chervinsky
Paul Dinan
Howard Rowcroft
Daniel Holody
1964
1964
1965
1966
Joseph Leone Jr.
Paul Procopio
1966
1966
Michael Redding
Woodrow Tweed
Frederick Dlugos
Edward Janik
Dick Philson
Louis Villella
Gerald Beresheski
Robert LaDuca
Joseph Suszczynski
David Wilson
1966
1966
1967
1967
1967
1967
1968
1968
1968
1968
Matthew Bryk
Phillip Catanese
Robert Cirrito
Russell DeFranco
1969
1969
1969
1969
Vincent Martello
Terrance Burbee
in memory of Rev. Thomas Moore
in memory of Arnold J. Nagelhout
in memory of James B. Martinez
Roberta Christofanelli
1966
Barbara Castiglione Moss
1966
Patricia Kachinoski Fitzpatrick
1967
in memory of Gloria J. Viscomi
in memory of Edward J. Harvey
in memory of Robert & Violet Castiglione
Oblate Club ($500 - $749)
Charlene Gallina Scrufari
1962
in memory of Carrie Gallina and
Peter Scrufari
Maricarol Brown Rodgers
1966
Sharon Steele Reimels
Judith Nolan Powell
Annemarie Bettino
Mary Anne Stefik Henderson
1967
1968
1975
1975
In memory of Jean T. Brown
Mercy Club ($250 - $499)
Jeanne Dinsmore Ensminger
1960
Sally Baldwin Guthrie
1960
Ann Bacon Gunderman
1961
Patricia Skimin Touchette
1962
Nancy Archie Farmer
1966
Angela DeSantis Dailey
1968
Eileen O’Connor Fabiano
1969
in memory of Joseph F. O’Connor
Lynette Leone
Barbara Goodall Scinta
Patricia Siola*
Mary Bobo Colosi
In memory of 2nd Lt. John Bobo
1970
1971
1971
1972
Rapideer Club ($100 - $249)
Mariann Davies Holcomb
1960
in memory of Hobert Holcomb
in memory of Suzanne M. Cournyea
Kimberley Franke
Julia Bellonte
1967
1968
Mary Jane Bennis Berthot
Judith Zito Clark
Linda Kaumeyer
Cynthia Chipolla Labus
Molly Ungaro Siola
Mary Gallagher Venuto
Jeanette Nolan Druks
Susan Quarantillo Pell
Grace Maria Critelli Pignataro
Susan Reeves Sisler
Jane Edwards Vicki
Lynette Leone
Mary Canavan Weeks
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
1969
1969
1969
1969
1969
1970
1970
Christine Covatta Feeland
Michele Hansen Ricciuti
Catherine Milicia Agugliaro
Deborah Beblo
1972
1972
1973
1973
Carla Caputo Colburn
Linda Mazzarella Morello
Susan Kochanski Hughes
Shawn O’Connell McCahey
Patricia Payne Mezhir
Mary Jo Rotella Corbi
1973
1973
1974
1974
1974
1975
Denise Goodman
Barbara Cardone Rottaris
1975
1975
in memory of 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo
in memory of James & Mary Canavan
in memory of Michael E. Beblo
Patricia Raymond Rachwal
Julie Carmody Virtuoso
Virginia Murtaugh Oakes
1960
1960
1961
Sandra Szczepanski
Maureen Gallagher Wielinski
Ginny Beckett Bleecher
Marie Ciavatta
1961
1961
1962
1962
Spirit Club ($50 - $99)
Pauline Neville Accetta
1960
Therese Giles Dowe
1960
Janet Gilligan
Natalie Sobala Janik
Annette Chirigoni Maranville
1962
1962
1962
Theresa Nemetz Milczarski
Sharon Onevelo Watkinson
Christine Kubik Belkota
Marie DeLuca Evans
Evelyn Turcotte Googe
Karen Dawson Lisiak
Nancy Iadicicco March
Candace Paron Promowicz
1962
1962
1963
1963
1963
1963
1963
1963
Mary Rougeaux Burry
Lois Putnem Corridi
Veronica Ward McKeever
Margaret Vitagliano Hojnacki
Sarah Broderick Viscomi
Claudia Capolupo
Sheila Ormsby Fabiano
1961
1961
1961
1962
1962
1963
1963
Susanne Larocque Oakey
Lillian Opalka
Bonnie Foran Turgeon
1963
1963
1963
Marsha Cochrane Buenzow
1964
1969
1970
Nancy Oggiono Burns 
Margaret Jaeger Harberson
Mary Sue Pellicano Hughes
Kathleen Janik Tedesco
1964
1964
1964
1964
John Costello
Mark Fera
Dennis Potenski
Ronald Colangelo
Geary Holody
Rocco Brindisi
Brian Kurtis
Paul Zito
1970
1970
1970
1971
1971
1972
1972
1972
1964
1964
1964
1964
1964
1964
1964
1964
Patricia Bankowski Wissman
Anne Zeifang Wojick
Judith Kosut Zambarda
Frances Olszewski Ciavaglia
Anne McCrone Dombrowski
Ellen Jo Edgette
1964
1964
1964
1965
1965
1965
Mary Ann Koelle Ciesielski
Elizabeth Listek Derkasch
Beverly Grazzini Docteur
Kathleen Dougherty Gadawski
Patricia Nicolette Loncto
Elizabeth Jesz Parsnick
Angela Ruggiero
Maureen Flynn Sheeran
Mary Elizabeth Lang Calderon
Marie Kowalski Catherine
Alicia Gaston O’Donnell
Sharon Kelsch Patton
Christine Heuer Schnepf
1965
1965
1965
1965
Joel D’Aloise
Thomas DeSantis
1973
1973
Joseph Jacob
1973
Jose Martinez, Jr.
Guy Muto
1974
1974
Kathleen Brown Touchette
Carol Siola Antonucci
Carol Hehir D’Angelo
Joanne Fenush Fadale
Mary Berrigan MacKenzie
Mary Margaret O’Hara
Barbara Kubik Potenski
Susan Lukaszonas Cairns
1965
1966
1966
1966
1966
1966
1966
1967
Sandra Rotella Keough
Mary Beer May
Patricia Sullivan Andrews
1967
1967
1968
in memory of Arthur B. Fabiano
in memory of Daniel & Helen Holody
in memory of Christian R. Caggiano
in memory of Kathleen Wilson
in memory of Bernard T. Critelli
in memory of Bernard T. Critelli
in memory of Bernard T. Critelli
in memory of Keith Bjarnov
in memory of John A. Odrzywolski
in memory of Bernard T. Critelli
Victor Talarico
1974
Mark Salada
1975
in memory of Bernard T. Critelli
in memory of Paul E. Oakes and
Anne Marie Ball
in memory of Dino & Louise Ciavatta
And Antoinette Ciavatta LeBlanc
in memory of JoAnn R. Bruno
in memory of 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo
in memory of Theresa M. Williams
in memory of Ronald J. Janik
in memory of Dorothy Edgette,
Judith Edgette & Paul Edgette
In memory of Rev. Thomas Moore
in memory of Arthur B. Fabiano
And Murray & Genevieve Ormsby
in memory of Patti Hines
in memory of Elaine Woock
and Thomas Mroziak
in memory of Kathryn Boyle Heuer
Judith Ottaviani Hilty
Judith Slish Leardini
Maureen Higgins Martin
Linda Pino Misterkiewicz
Mary Blake Nowak
Constance Lukaszonas O’Connor
Alice Gallagher Passmore
Bella Tato Ryan
1965
1965
1965
1965
1965
1965
1965
1965
Christine Heuer Schnepf
Kathleen White Blake
1965
1966
in memory of Thomas L. Ryan
in memory of JoAnne M. Alaimo
in memory of Christine M. Herlihy
In memory of John J. Sullivan
Deborah Ross Bolents
Karen McGrath Collins
Dr. Cynthis Wozniak Dlugos
Jan Flaherty
1968
1968
1968
1968
Carolyn Cardone Gotowko
Nancy LaTona McManus
Maureen Edwards Olson
Christine Palka
Patricia Hilditch Skretny
Penny Ficner Wilson
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
1968
Cecilia Milicia Colosi
Janice Putnam Fitzgerald
Sharon Getty
1969
1969
1969
Christine Pino Kotarba
1969
Theresa Cirrito Shubsda
Roxanne Cardone
Corrine Martinez Cochol
Monyuette Morris Coplin
1969
1970
1970
1970
Lucie D’Angelo Patterson
1970
in memory of Wade & Kay Flaherty
in memory of Kathleen Wilson
in memory of Santina M. Villella
in memory of Ida Pino
in memory of Regina & Sharon Morris
in memory of Frank D’Angelo
Carol Edgette Rossi
1970
Nancy Grozio Smithson
1970
Marie Littlewood Trainor
1970
Susan Lesko Cieri
1971
Mary Ellen O’Laughlin DeLoreto 1971
Elizabeth DiChiara Murphy
1971
in memory of Joseph A. DiChiara
Cynthia Cale Santora
Sue Salada Vicino
Catherine Milicia Agugliaro
Linda Fegatilli D’Angelo
Sr. Teresa Miklitsch, Ph.D.
Mary Jo Martin Zacher
Mary Jo Kellick Kaszubowski
Laurie Neville Muto
1971
1972
1973
1973
1973
1973
1974
1974
Pamela Stempien Beehler
Kathleen Kellick Cauley
Mary VanEgmond Champoux
Nancy Jo Coniglio Talarico
1975
1975
1975
1975
in memory of Bernard T. Critelli
in memory of Bernard T. Critelli
Niagara Catholic Alumni
Oblate Club ($500 - $749)
Robert Dann
1979
David Scibilia
1984
Charles Matar
1990
In memory of Charles T. Matar
Mercy Club ($250 - $499)
Anthony DeMunda
1976
Charles Englert
1977
Randall Pappal
1978
Christine Pokrzyk Wolf
1978
Joseph Fiore
1984
Giulio Colangelo
1985
Michael Capizzi
1995
James Catanese
2003
Rapideer Club ($100 - $249)
Dr. James Comerford
1976
Lucy Maj
1976
Edward McKeegan
1976
Michael Mirrington
1976
Albert Rottaris
1976
Timothy Rougeux
1976
Susan Russell
1976
Carolyn Berrigan
1977
Charles Englert
1977
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
William Des Pres
Sean Higman
Michael Englert
1978
1978
1979
Lori Moscati Shaffer
Maria Romeo Di Mura
1979
1980
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
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2015-2016 Giving Clubs
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Lisa Penzotti Balschunat
In memory of Jeffrey Chipolla
1981
1983
Vincent Jowdy
1984
Lisa Naccarato Schipani
Mary Berrigan Davis
1984
1985
Tina Marie Slipko Johnston
Christopher Salada
Thomas Tedesco
1985
1986
1986
John Croff
Christopher Lindsay
Jennifer Saxe Domagalski
Shawanna Warren Stephens
Anthony DeSimone
Patricia DiLaura George
Janet Curylo Kwarciak
Andy Belkota
Kristen Placek Davis
Gabriel Gonzalez
Michael Colangelo
Daniel Tighe
Danielle DeMunda Kudela
Michael Lucatra
1987
1987
1988
1988
1989
1989
1990
1994
1996
2000
2001
2001
2003
2003
James Munro
2003
Dr. Ashley Newbury
2004
Heather Ricciuti Sicoli
Shawn Satarian
Stephanie Caso Polka
Edwin Crespo
Patrick Tighe
Anthony Franjoine
Anthony Morreale
2004
2005
2006
2006
2006
2007
2007
Spirit Club ($50 - $99)
Florence Allen
Hon. & Mrs. Peter Broderick
Michael Capizzi, Sr.
Anne Casale
Mr. & Mrs. John Colasanti
Christine DeLuca
Christina Pullano
Renee Polka
Joshua Puzan
Greggory Gansworth
Caitlin Kachurek
2008
2009
2009
2010
2010
Sandra Dingwall
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Dixon
Kelsey Czechowicz
Nicholas Franjoine
Griffin Gansworth
2012
2012
2013
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
William Caso
John McVicker
Robert Meehan
Margaret Niedda
Dr. Meghan Higman
1981
1981
1981
1981
1982
Vincent McConeghy
1982
Louis Sciarrino
Matthew McGrath
Ruth Bennett Benites
1982
1983
1984
David Gruppo
Melanie Granieri Loss
Lori Palka Zapf
1984
1984
1985
Frank Campbell
Lt. Kevin Greene
John Rieker
Michael Capizzi
Francine Kendzia
Thomas Priester
Robert Kendzia
Anthony Villani
1987
1987
1989
1995
1995
1997
1999
2002
Daniel Krolewski
2003
Melissa Clingersmith Neufeld
Colleen Traverse Riggan
2003
2003
Sara Poreda
Janelle Sciarrino
Zachary Carr
Christopher Salada
Marc Sciarrino
Michael Volpe
Hanan Samuel
2005
2005
2006
2006
2007
2009
2010
Spirit Club ($50 - $99)
Kathy Walker Bougard
Maria Maiorana
Mary Beth Gadawski Nugent
Guido Virtuoso
1976
1976
1976
1976
Paul Argy
Charles Englert
1977
1977
Dennis Gruarin
1977
April Wenger KcKay
Daniel Nolan
1977
1977
T. Stanley Orynawka
1977
Mary Beccari Clark
Robert Thurman
1978
1979
Martin Campbell
Deborah Colangelo Carlin
Mark Basta
William Caso
1980
1980
1981
1981
Scott Dunn
1981
Mercy Club ($250 - $499)
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Boone
Mari Boland
Sheila DiFrancesco*
Rev. Joseph Dumphrey, O.S.F.S.
Lucy Maiorana Morgus
David San Lorenzo
1981
1981
Rapideer Club ($100 - $249)
Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
James Spanbauer
1981
Laurie House
1982
Mrs. Martha Bennett
Fritts Biesecker
James Krolewski
1982
Richard Stybak
William Iannarelli
Dr. Michael Merletti
1982
1983
1983
Robert Morreale
1983
Brian Schiavi
1983
In honor of Francis Higman
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli and
Concetta D. McConneghy
In memory of Roger C. Bennett
In memory of Ronda Koban
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Rick Penzotti
In memory of T. Robert Traverse
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Aileen Capilupi
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
Grand-Cat LLC
Mr. Francis Higman
Stephen Zafuto
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Roger Newhouse
In memory of Ronald J. Janik
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
Maureen O’Hara Ingham
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Irving
Pamela Jadoch
Mrs. Joan Kellick
Mr. Gary LaLiberty
Msgr. David LiPuma
Mr. Donald Marinucci
Mrs. Katherine N. Blake Marsh
M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral
Chapel
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert J. Nelson
Mr. John Oggiono
The OSC Charitable Foundation
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
Mr. & Mrs. Leon J. Puzan
Mrs. Mary Frances Rolle
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Ruffolo
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Shattuck
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Stefanelli
Mrs. Marie Paule Stephens
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Stilson
Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Strangio
Mrs. Margaret Violante
In memory of Martin & Matthew Violante
Waste Management Model City
Lou Zaninovich
In memory of Carlo & Anthony Conti
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of Roger Newhouse
Friends of NC
Oblate Club ($500 - $749)
Helen DelSignore
in memory of Angelo DelSignore
Arthur Dube
Kathy Edwards
Sharon Sciarrino
David Stefik
Lina Voutour
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
in memory of Adam Krolewski, D ‘71
Mr. Chris Castellani
Certo Brothers Distributing Co., I
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In honor of Daniel Dixon
Michael Driscoll
Robert & Toni Fera
Rosemary Fratello
Tammy Gansworth
Sharon Garrow
Mary Janiszewski
Gloria Kanous
Mariah Khalid
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Male
Patricia Manjoine
Adoracion Martinez
Mary Massaro
John & Jane McCarthy
Joyce Mosack
Patricia Nolan
Mr. & Mrs. Cary O’Donoghue
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
John Oggiono
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pino
Sara Rice
Mary Riester
Mr. & Mrs. John Ryan
Mary Ryan
Sisters of Mercy
Mr. & Mrs. David Socha
Joan Stadelmeier
In memory of Teresa Coppola
Marian Wells
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Williams
John & Paula Zacher
Gerald Zasowski
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
Damn Yankees
* = scholarship donor
Ms. Rita De Wysocki
Mrs. Maria Del Signore
Mr. Bill Evans
Dr. & Mrs. R. Keith Felstead
Mrs. Joyce Goetchius
 = matching gift received
+ = technology fund
In memory of Bernard T. Critelli
In memory of James J. Goetchius
Matching Gift Companies
In memory of Roger Newhouse
 Matching gifts were received from the following companies:
ALCAN
Choice Hotels International
FannieMae
Mattel Children’s Foundation
Merck Company Foundation
Microsoft Matching Gifts
Nordson Corporation
Occidental
Pfizer Foundation
Roche Matching Gifts Program
Saint Gobain Corporation
Wachovia Securities
Wells Fargo
Wyeth
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Scholarships
We cannot thank our benefactors
enough for the scholarships they
provide here at Niagara Catholic.
We are very fortunate to have their
support.
The following scholarships are
awarded to our students:
Miss Lorraine M. Albert & Dr.
Sylvio Albert
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Larry Andreini Memorial
Antonio’s Academic
Sr. Michael Louise Bacelli, OSF,
and Fr. John Birkenheuer, OSFS
Fr. John Birkenheuer, O.S.F.S.
Bishop Duffy Alumni
Nicole Boone
Class of 1965
Carlo Conti Memorial
Teresa Coppola Memorial
Roy Crysler Memorial
Dottie Moore Memorial
Dyster Family
Hon. William L. Kellick, Jr. Memorial
Adam J. Krolewski Memorial
Madonna Alumnae
Niagara Catholic Academic
Niagara Catholic Alumni
Niagara Catholic Board of Trustees
Niagara Catholic Parent Association
Nolan Family
John R. Oishei
Vincent & Harriet Palisano
Philip & Florence Paonessa and in
memory of Paul Edgettte
Principal’s Academic
R.B.S. Counselor’s
Margaret M & Robert T. Rougeux
Memorial
Patricia Siola
John & Patricia Spanbauer Memorial
St. Mary’s Alumni
Student Council Leadership
Bernie Talarico Memorial
Jane Trombetta Memorial
Martin Violante Memorial
WTS
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Welcome New Faculty & Administration
We are pleased to welcome the new faculty & staff members to the Niagara Catholic family.
Lisa Frandina Guidance Counselor
Shawn Haseley Social Studies/Religion
Ms. Frandina joined the Niagara Catholic family in December of 2015 and
has felt right at home. She is very thankful to be welcomed into this family
with such open arms and kind hearts. Ms. Frandina has her Master’s degree
from Canisius College in School Counseling and is a Provisionally Certified
NYS School Counselor. Previous to joining Niagara Catholic, Ms. Frandina
worked within the Admissions department at Canisius College, and interned
within the Charter School for Applied Technologies district. When Ms.
Frandina is not at NC, she is spending her time with family, friends, and her
French Bulldog; Hunny.
Mr. Haseley joined the Niagara Catholic family in August and is excited to
be part of such a great school. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Social
Studies Education grades 7-12 and is finishing his Master’s Degree at UB in
Literacy Education grades K-12. Previous to joining Niagara Catholic, Mr.
Haseley was a substitute teacher within the North Tonawanda City School
District and eventually the building-based sub at North Tonawanda Middle
School.
Tanya Okoniewski English
Mrs. Okoniewski (Mrs. Okie), is looking forward to her first year with the
English department and the Niagara Catholic family. She received her
bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education Birth-6 at Buffalo State College,
and is also certified in Early Childhood Education and ELA 7-12. Recent
completion of graduate studies at The University at Buffalo have included a
master’s degree as a Literacy Specialist Birth-12th grade. Bringing with her
the perspective of a former Catholic school parent and six years teaching
Catholic education, she is thrilled to be part of such an exceptional faith
community and school. She is known for her creativity that she integrates
into every aspect of student learning. Mrs. Okie holds the belief that every
student should be valued and treated with respect and an education should
empower students and help him or her make a positive contribution to our
world.
Shannon Graves Earth Science
Shannon Graves graduated in 2015 with a degree in Earth Sciences, with a
minor in Meteorology & Climatology from the Department of Geography
and Planning. Shannon participated in a number of activities within her
degrees, but will be remembered most for her three years asco-host of the
WeatherBUFF radio show, and for serving on the Board of the campus radio
station (WBNY-91.3FM). Shannon completed her M.S. degree in Science
Education in May 2016. When not at school, Shannon can be found in the
dance studio; where she teaches classes and prepares for competitions. She
is excited to start this new chapter in her life as a teacher at Niagara
Catholic, and looks forward to the school year ahead.
Megan Hertel Math
Miss. Hertel joined the Niagara Catholic family in July, and is very excited
for this opportunity to be teaching math. She received her bachelor's degree
in both Adolescent education and Mathematics and Statistics from Canisius
College in May 2016. She is currently still at Canisius College working
towards her Master's Degree studying Differentiated Instruction . Prior to
joining the Niagara Catholic family, ahe substituted at Tapestry Charter
School.
Matt Harrington Social Studies/Psychology
Mr. Harrington received his undergraduate degree in History from SUNY
Cortland in 2013 and his Masters of Science in Adolescent Education Social
Studies from Canisius College in 2015. Prior to joining the Niagara Catholic
family, Matthew substituted in both Starpoint School District and Lockport
City School District.
Erin Rush Music
Erin received her undergraduate degree in Music Education and
Performance from SUNY Fredonia in 2015. She is currently pursuing her
master’s degree in music education at the University at Buffalo. Prior to
joining the Niagara Catholic family Erin taught chorus, band, and classroom
music at the elementary level. She also performs with the American Legion
Band of the Tonawandas as well as the Bergholz German Band.
RETIREMENT …
After a long and dedicated career in education and at Niagara Catholic, we
congratulate Joan Zuccari on her retirement. Joan taught English at Niagara
Catholic from 2003-2016. For 13 years she was among the students favorite
teachers. Winning the teacher of the year award for 2015-2016. We wish her
the best of luck and she will be missed!
RON BUGGS ON HIS RETIREMENT
I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone!! It has been a pleasure and
and an honor to serve as President/Principal of NC again. I would like to
thank the students, faculty, staff, parents, community and the Alumni for
your support of NC. This is a great place doing great things for students and
families. Please don't let that get away. This community needs NC. Please
continue to support this great school. To all of the alums the traditions of the
past are alive and well. This great place needs all of our alumni to support it
in some way. If you have given in any way Thank You!! If you have not yet
been able to, please consider doing so soon. This will enable Catholic
Education to remain alive in Niagara County!!!! Parents and Students be
proud of your school. Promote in every way possible. May God Bless each
and everyone of you!!
Ron Buggs, President/Principal
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Alumni Inducted into the Hall of Fame..
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Judi Nolan Powell, Don Marinucci, Roger
Newhouse, Teresa Coppola & The Colangelo Family
Honored at Alumni Awards Dinner
T
he annual Alumni Awards Dinner was held on Saturday, July 16th, 2016,
at The Como Restaurant. We celebrated the accomplishments of our alumni both in their careers and athletics. Over 100 people gathered to support our
Distinguished Alumni, Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee, and Legacy Family.
The evening included cocktail hour before a sit down family style dinner and
ceremony. Each honoree was introduced and their list of accomplishments read
out loud. The awards were presented to the inductees by Michael Volpe
(Director of Advancement & Alumni Relations). Pictured are Don Marinucci,
Niagara Catholic Football Coach, who was inducted into the Athletic Hall of
Fame, Judy Newhouse on behalf of Roger Newhouse, who was honored as a
Distinguished Alumnus. Giulio Colangelo, accepting the Legacy Family
Award on behalf of the Colangelo Family, Judi Nolan Powell, Madonna
1968, honored as a Distinguished Alumna, and Howard Pirong on behalf of
Teresa Coppola, who was also honored as a Distinguished Alumna.
The Niagara Catholic Marty Violante Golf Classic, this year honoring Gary
Hall
For a full list of inductees in the Hall of Fame, visit the Niagara Catholic website at www.niagaracatholic.org/alumni. If you would like to nominate someone
for consideration into the Hall of Fame, please complete a nomination form,
which can also be found on our website. Next year’s dinner is on Saturday,
July 15, 2017.
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716-283-8771, EXT. 321
Duffy Dance
Saturday, October 15th
7PM at Bishop Duffy Gymnasium
$10.00 Admission
inside Niagara Catholic High School
starring THE BEGINNINGS