Bishop McNamara High School

Mustang Minute

News for Alumni, Family and Friends of

Bishop McNamara High School

and La Reine High School

May 20, 2014

Senior Farewell for the Class of 2014 - singing the Alma Mater after the Farewell Liturgy.
Left to right, Matthew Williams '14, Principal Dr. Van der Waag, Clarissa Corey-Bey '14, President/CEO Marco Clark '85, Associate Principal Reginald Brady. Photo courtesy of Herman Gloster '96.

Last Chance!

Legacy Donor

Marty Spain '95

This has been an exciting week for our seniors: Senior Prom, class picnic, Baccalaureate Mass, graduation pictures, and the Commencement Exercises on Saturday. The Class of 2014 has been saying good-bye. It is always sad to let them go off into the world of the unknown when you have had them so close for four years. But, they are ready! It is so rewarding to share in their excitement for this new chapter in their lives. Bishop McNamara has prepared them well. We have given them the tools to go after their dreams and goals. So, our hats off to the Class of 2014. Come home often.

Last call for the short Planning Survey, so please take it now. We value your feedback - whether you are an alum, parent, teacher or friend.

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Support BMHS

Each one of us as community members has benefited from the generosity of others making it possible for you to attend or your child to attend Bishop McNamara or La Reine High School. The school is asking that you provide this opportunity for other students by giving a financial contribution. Your gift, in any amount, enables the school to retain the best faculty and staff, provide financial assistance to our students, and engage in cutting edge technology.

You can make your gift today online by going to Online Giving.

Alumni Spotted on Campus

Welcome, Alums!

Guess who was spotted on campus recently?

Pictured here to the left with Mr. Herman Gloster '96 is Samantha Taylor '04. Thanks for coming by, Samantha.

We were so excited to see Toni Lee Aluisi LR '64 who came by to drop off scholarship information to President/CEO Marco Clark '85 for our students. Toni was recently co-chair of the 50th Class Reunion for the LRHS Class of 1964. She took a minute for a picture at Alumni Hall with Janice Conlon Cuellar LR '69. Thanks, Toni Lee.

Several La Reine grads stopped by to give their input on the future of BMHS. Two members of the La Reine Class of 1964 were here to speak with us, Nancy DeCesaris Maimone LR '64 (left) and Brenda Crupi Ferrante LR '64 (right), pictured here with fellow LR alum and Director of Web Communications, Janice Conlon Cuellar LR '69. We appreciate all their ideas and comments.

Alums: Coming to the area? Stop by to see us and visit Alumni Hall. Questions?Contact us at advancement@bmhs.org.

Ways to Stay Connected

Website

Also, follow President/CEO Marco Clark '85 and Athletic Director Anthony Johnson '88, both on Twitter.

Young Alumni Professional Development Day

Deloitte Consulting and BMHS have teamed up to offer Impact Day 2014-Professional Development Day for all soon-to-be graduates and alumni of Bishop McNamara! Deloitte is proud to offer an inaugural event designed to engage young adults of the BMHS community on what it takes and how you can prepare yourself to be successful throughout college and beyond. Professionals from Deloitte will discuss topics centered on future preparation. This event will provide a great opportunity to interact directly with professionals of various backgrounds and learn first-hand ways to achieve a competitive edge in college and your future career. Deloitte lead workshops include:

Personal Brand
Business Etiquette
Future Career Preparation

For more information and to register, go to Young Alumni/Recent Graduates Professional Development Day.

50th Anniversary Planning Needs Your Help

Have you joined us yet? We need your help planning the 50th Anniversary of Bishop McNamara. The events will start in the fall of 2014 and will continue year long, including an opening a beautiful Mass presided over by His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl Archbishop of Washington, a fantastic weekend of Homecoming events, a blue La Reine Queen of Hearts celebration, a Golden Gala and much more. If you are a member of our community (Bishop McNamara or La Reine), have great ideas, and would like to join the committee, send email to advancement@bmhs.org .

Alumni Reunions

BMHS & LRHS

Reunion Plans

BMHS/LRHS Class of 1972: The two classes are throwing themselves a 60th birthday party (this is not a repeat of the 'field party')! Party Particulars: Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 1 pm and is an all-you-can-eat crab feast with a buffet for $57.24 per person This includes soda,coffee or tea,as well as taxes and tip. Alcohol is a cash bar-they have heard of our class and will be ordering triple the usual supplies. Location: Mike's Crab House in Riva, MD Further information is available on Facebook at LaReine/Bishop McNamara Class of 72 Reunion page or email Cathy Shields Berger '72 at cshieldsb@aol.com.
BMHS Class of 1974: We are in the process of planning our 40th reunion. For details or input contact Mike Russell at 703-675- 2572 or rusdog@verizon.net ,or Bill Krug at 301 -399-0893 or email bill@areacorp.net.
BMHS/LRHS Class of 1989: Contact Angela Morton '89, amdjem@gmail.com. In planning phase - looking for committee members.
BMHS Class of 1994: The planning committee has created a great website for the Class of 1994 Reunion. For all the Reunion Info go to www.bmhsclassof94.com.
BMHS Class of 2004: Reunion Events BMHS 2004 Experience

Friday, June 06, 2014 - Happy Hour 4 pm-7 pm at Penn Social DC, 801 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20004

Saturday, June 07, 2014 - Daytime: Family Cookout 12 pm-4 pm at Bishop McNamara High School. Come out and enjoy food and games while you catch up on old times. Bring the kiddies...They eat free!! Nightlife: Reunion Party 10 pm-until at The Park at 14th: Patio is reserved for class of 2004 and friends, 920 14th St NW, Washington DC

Sunday, June 08, 2014 - Worship at BMHS 10:30 am, Father Folan (yep...that's good old Mr. Fo) at BMHS Chapel

The Class of 2005 is in the planning phase of our 10 year reunion for next year. The link to the Facebook group is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/188330611376622/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Alumni Careers

Angela Scimonelli Myers LR '76

La Reine alumna, Angela Scimonelli Myers LR '76, has spent a life devoted to the arts. She started at age five in dance and began at age 16 as a professional ballet dancer, performing throughout the United States and England. In addition, she has performed in operas, musicals, theater, designed costumes and choreographed.

Angela remembers her younger years and exposure to the arts at La Reine. " I had the great benefit of having Sr. Alexine as a teacher. If anyone had the slightest bit of talent, she would insist they were in all the music programs and musicals. She encouraged, prodded, insisted, mentored and practically kidnapped you if you were the slightest bit talented or showed some kind of interest. She was a force of nature in that realm. She was a very dear woman."

Currently a guest choreographer for Exit 12 Dance Company in New York, Angela recently presented a work dealing with soldiers and the families of soldiers, PTS and those left behind. Below are links to reviews of her work.

It is our hope to entice Angela to visit us for our Guest Artist Series through the Fine Arts Diploma Endorsement Program Colloquia Series.

The Denver Post, American Homecomings

The Dance Enthusiast Aboard The Intrepid with Exit 12 Dance Company

The Washington Post, ˜Sometimes, Silence" portrays a mom's worry with sons at war

AJ Gonzalez '10 Assistant Producer for Python Video

Abelardo ("AJ") Gonz�lez '10, who graduated from Barry University in the fall of 2013, is currently working as an assistant producer for a video project that has been featured in articles including snippets of the video within successive Sunday editions of the Miami Herald. The video, The Python Invasion, will air sometime later this year, documenting the invasive Burmese pythons as they challenge the American alligator at the top of the Everglades food chain. Below are three links to the video snippets:

Alumni Education

David M. Rubenstein Scholarship at U Chicago Law for Jasmine Johnson '10

Jasmine Johnson '10 graduated from the University of Pittsburgh Summa Cum Laude on April 27, 2014. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science (dual major) with a Minor in Sociology and Certificate in Leadership. Jasmine was admitted to 15 of the country's top law schools, including Harvard Law School and Stanford Law School. She ultimately chose to accept the David M. Rubenstein Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship, at the University of Chicago Law School, where she plans to attend this fall as a member of their Class of 2017. Jasmine's mom, Judie Johnson, says about her education at BMHS, "We as parents can affirm that Bishop McNamara provides an excellent college preparatory curriculum that readies students for higher education."

Alumni Graduations

Graduating from college? We want to know!

If you are an alumni from our school and are graduating from college, graduate school, law school, or any other sort of promotional institute, we want to know! Email us at advancement@bmhs.org and we'll include you in our next Mustang Minute.

Alumni Generations

Alumni Reunion for Two Generations

At a recent softball game at BMHS, the Lady Mustangs played against Paul VI and it was an great alumni reunion. Jackie Burns Toth '84 (top left), a PVI parent, and her daughter Megan (kneeling center), were part of the visiting softball team to play against our own BMHS Varsity. Shown here with Jackie and Megan are Shelley Rohan Pickering '84 (top right) and her two daughters Jackie '14 (kneeling left) and Danielle '16 (kneeling right), along with BMHS Softball Coach Angelina Mammano Diehlmann '84 (top center).

Alumni Athletes

Brandon Coleman '10 & Jerome Couplin '09: to the NFL

Congratulations to Brandon Coleman '10 and Jerome Couplin '09 who were both signed as free agents with teams in the National Football League.

Brandon (shown at left) signed with the New Orleans Saints and Jerome (shown below) signed with the Detroit Lions.

Watch for the full story in the upcoming Mustang Messenger.

What's Happening on Campus

Two BMHS Administrators Take Next Career Step

sadly say goodbye to two BMHS administrators at the end of this year. Mr. Victor Shin, Associate Principal/Dean of Programs and Mrs. Mindi Imes de Duclos '96, Associate Principal/Academic Dean will move on to principal positions at high schools in Annapolis and Baltimore area. Mr. Shin, who has been a member of the faculty here since 2003, will take the position as Head

of the Upper School at Maryvale Preparatory School in Baltimore, Maryland.

Mrs. Duclos, a BMHS grad and member of the faculty for ten years, will become the new Principal at St. Mary's High School in Annapolis, Maryland.

They have both had a tremendous impact on our community at BMHS, and, while we wish them well in their new opportunities, their presence here will be greatly missed!

Two BMHS Sophomores Receive Full Scholarships to AdCamp

Brieanna Bowman '16 and Alonzo Farley '16 have been accepted to AdCamp of the American Advertising Federation, a summer enrichment program that teaches students about an advertising college major, careers in advertising and what it takes to market different products and services to consumers. Both students received full scholarships to this competitive, unique and exciting program. For the full story, go to Two BMHS Sophomores Receive Full Scholarships to AdCamp.

Cultures Merge: Spain-USA exchange for BMHS needs host families

In early September of 2014 the Paz de Ziganda Ikastola (Basque school) in Pamplona (Navarra), Spain students and their teachers would like to come for about two weeks. As in years past, we anticipate needing some 30 families to host students. During that time, they will live with BMHS families who will act as their hosts. Indeed, during that time they are a part of your family. We must have 20 more families by June or the program can not run this year, which would be sad for both communities. For more on this story, go to Cultures Merge.

Javin White '16 and Jarvis Cain '16 selected for Carleton College's Liberal Arts Experience

Javin White '16 and Jarvis Cain '16, were selected to participate in Carleton College's Liberal Arts Experience in Minnesota, which is designed for the best and brightest college-bound students representing high schools across the country. This all expense paid, one-week program will introduce the strengths of a liberal arts education through an array of course in science, art, social science, and technology. Our congrats to the two!

Students Wins ACE Scholarships

Five Bishop McNamara Seniors were awarded with $1,500 scholarships through their participation with the ACE Mentoring Club. Congratulations go to John-Elias Baldwin '14, Anthony Diehlmann '14, Gabrielle Enguillado '14, Si Eun Jung '14, and Alexander Scott '14. For more on the story, go to Five Students Receive ACE Scholarships.

Coach Goganious Selected to Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship

Varsity Football Coach Keith Goganious has been selected to participate in the Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship with the Washington Redskins this summer (July 22-28th). The Bill Walsh NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship is an annual program administered by the NFL Management Council and NFL Player Engagement. For more on this story, go to Coach Goganious Selected to Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship.

BMHS Senior Awarded Joseph Ferrante Foundation Scholarship

Graduating senior Thomas Page '14 was a recipient of a $1,000 scholarship from the Joseph Ferrante Foundation. This scholarship was awarded to students who gave so much time and talent back into their communities. Thomas was recognized for his selfless dedication to making the world a more positive place to live. Joseph Ferrante, a former BMHS Board Member and BMHS parent, who passed away in 2011, strongly believed in the idea that it is up to us to make our communities, churches, schools, and our country a better place. He was always looking for ways to give back, including coaching, assisting with the boys and girls club, school and church fundraising both personally and through his business, Nick's Supermarket in Clinton, Maryland. A firm believer in the philosophy of education at BMHS, he was father of Nick '84, Jean Marie LR '85 and John '87.

BMHS Positions Available

Employment Opportunities at BMHS

Click on link below for more information

Academic Dean - a full time Academic Dean Administrator for the 2014-2015 school year.
African Music and Dance Teaching Assistant - a part time assistant to join its Fine Arts Department for the 2014-2015 school year.
Dean of Programs - a full time Dean of Programs Administrator for the 2014-2015 school year.
Conceptual Physics Teacher - full time teacher for the 2014-2015 school year to join its Science department.
Information Technology Teacher - full time Information Technology Teacher for the 2014-2015 school year who will teach the Computer Programming, and the Computer Applications courses.
Network Administrator - full time Network Administrator performs the daily operations necessary to maintain the Bishop McNamara High School network including network hardware and software support as well as end-user support.
Theology Teacher - full time teacher to join its Theology Department for the 2014-2015 school year.

For full description of position and application details, go to Employment Opportunities.

In Memory of...

David H. Gwynn Esq., father of David Harold Gwynn Jr. '79, Avis Gwynn Turner LR '80, Charles Wyvill Gwynn '83, and Ann Gwynn Wittenauer '88; grandfather of Elena '15, who died on May 8, 2014. For guest book, go to David H. Gwynn.

Michael L. Watts '71 , who died on March 23, 2014 in Florida. For the guestbook, go to Michael Lynn Watts.

Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

Contact Holy Cross Brothers/Bernardine Sisters

The retired Brothers of the Holy Cross and Bernardine Sisters would love to hear from you. To contact them, use the information listed below. Thanks!

For the Brothers:
St. Joseph's Center
495 Maple Lane
Valatie, New York 12184

For the Sisters:
Sacred Heart Convent
460 St. Bernardine Street
Reading, Pennsylvania 19607-1737

BMHS/LRHS Alumni Spirit Wear Available Online

Wearing the Colors!

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Stay Connected

Have you joined our LindedIn Page yet?

Stop by and see us on our new LinkedIn Company Profile located at www.linkedin.com/company/bishop-mcnamara-high-school. We can be followed by any user with a LinkedIn account.

We will use LinkedIn to pair with our other social media websites - Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - to provide a more encompassing view of what teachers, administrators, volunteers, staff members, and everyone in between do to position Bishop McNamara High School as a pioneer and innovator of 21st Century education. LinkedIn is a resource to our school that will allow the wonderful things our teachers and students do on a daily basis to finally be recognized outside of our community's gates.

Contact us for more information, to visit, or to just

to keep us informed.

Advancement Office Team

advancement@bmhs.org