SEASON'S GREETINGS !!
Dear Alumni and Friends of Monsignor Scanlan High School,
Here it is only the middle of November and our campus is covered in a blanket of beautiful pure white snow! It looks like a picture postcard from Currier and Ives. It is the perfect backdrop for the coming holiday season.
The Thanksgiving Holiday beckons and our students are hard at work with their academic studies and community service. The first quarter report cards have been distributed and the 2nd marking period is well underway.
Our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive has been a grand success with almost 1000 items collected for the needy. The competition among Homerooms to bring in the most items was fierce! The winning Homeroom will be announced next week after the Thanksgiving Liturgy. A pizza party will be given to the lucky winners.
Operation Christmas Child asked each student to donate toys and small personal items for needy children in the Bronx. Our students responded by filling 50 boxes for the children.
Our STEM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) is a partnership with Amazon and Edhesive to develop student understanding in computer science and coding. Monsignor Scanlan High School is only
one of 100 schools selected across the United States
to participate in this new educational venture.
On behalf of our administration, staff and students, I want to thank all of you for your generosity, prayers and good wishes. We cannot continue to improve without your great support.
May you have a Blessed Thanksgiving and "May the light of God's Christmas star be with you in this season of new birth" (Covenant House).
God Bless All Crusaders!!
Sincerely,
Peter Doran, Principal
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BRUCE BOZZI '57 AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS
TO SCANLAN STUDENTS
Bruce Bozzi '57 recently visited the Scanlan campus to meet the recipients
of the Thomas Fraher and Jack Pileski Scholarships that he so generously funds. The seniors, Daymani Hobbs & Ryan Vasquez, were thrilled to learn that they had once again been selected to receive the Jack Pileski and Thomas Fraher Scholarships respectively and to spend some time with Mr. Bozzi.
Our sincerest thanks to Bruce Bozzi for these generous scholarships and for all that he does for Monsignor Scanlan High School.
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SCANLAN STUDENT ATTENDING COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL'S HIGH SCHOOL LAW INSTITUTE
Junior, Austin Almonte was selected to attend the High School Law Institute at Columbia Law School for the 2018-2019 school year. This program will
run for 14 consecutive Saturdays from
September 29th to November 17th.
Austin is interested in pursuing a career in Law and is so happy to have the opportunity to participate in this Columbia High School program.
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MONSIGNOR SCANLAN HIGH SCHOOL SELECTED FOR THE AMAZON FUTURE ENGINEER
PATHWAY PROGRAM
Thanks to the efforts of Scanlan Science Chairperson Jennifer Tulipano, Scanlan has been accepted into the Amazon Future Engineer Pathway STEM Program in partnership with Edhesive.
The STEM Program courses that are being offered at Scanlan in the 2018-2019 academic year are Introduction to Computer Coding and Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science.
This program helps students develop a foundational understanding in core computer science and programming concepts. This full-year course is designed to inspire students in computer science and develop their understanding of how technology and computer science can impact and shape our world. The students are encouraged to apply creative processes when developing computational artifacts and to think creatively while using computer software and other technology to explore questions that interest them. Our Scanlan students and their science teachers are excited to have the opportunity to participate in this advanced fully-funded program.
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SCANLAN STUDENTS FUNDRAISE FOR THEIR INJURED CLASSMATE
A September 25th electrical fire in their Parkchester apartment resulted in the death of Neesha Anduze-Wilson, the mother of Scanlan freshman Syon Wilson. Syon and his father were critically injured in the blaze and were rushed to Jacobi Medical Center.
Scanlan students, faculty and staff came together to raise money for their classmate and family. $2,000 was raised from the sale of cupcakes and ice cream (see photo) and the National Honor Society donated $300. Preston High School generously made a donation as well and other individuals stepped up to pay for a new school uniform and a gaming system for Syon.
Syon - who has since returned to school - and his father, Shawn Wilson, continue to recover from their injuries.
We ask that you please keep Syon and his father in your prayers.
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SCANLAN'S KNITTING FOR OTHERS CLUB
Members of the "Knitting for Others" Club have been busy learning how to make blue colored hats in support of the #hatnothate campaign against bullying in schools.
KFO member, Kiahna Simpson, is the first member to have her hat completed and she is wearing it proudly.
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BOARD MEMBER MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN GHANA
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Chris Linne, Class of 1974, spent two weeks in Ghana, West Africa helping Headmaster Eric Ofori-Ansah complete the construction
of a new classroom addition to the overcrowded Independence Municipal Assembly Junior High School 'A' in Brahabebome-Obuasi.
During his visit, Professor Linne - an adjunct professor of Criminal Justice at the College of Saint Elizabeth in New Jersey - was invited to address members of the Ghana Police Service. He traveled to Koforidua where he spoke to 60 criminal investigation officers.
All of us at Scanlan are quite proud of the wonderful work Chris continues to do to help others in need!
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ST. HELENA/MONSIGNOR SCANLAN ALUMNI ATTEND THEIR HIGH SCHOOL REUNION
On Saturday, October 6th, alumni from 1953, 1958 (see photo), 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978 and 1983 came back to campus to enthusiastically celebrate their milestone reunions with their classmates. The Class of 1953 was the first ever St. Helena High School class to celebrate their 65th Reunion! The Class of 1958 alumni received their 60th Anniversary medals and the Class of 1968 alumni received their 50th Anniversary lapel pins. A great time was had by all and thanks to the generosity of the Class of 1968 alumni, their 50th Reunion Class Gift to Scanlan totaled $11,000!
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SCANLAN SENIOR MEETS MENTOR - FRANK ZOLFO
Frank Zolfo, St. Helena High School Class of 1959, recently came to the Scanlan campus to meet his mentee, Lisbeth Martinez, Class of 2019. Frank has been mentoring and supporting Lisbeth since her sophomore year, but this was the first time they had the opportunity to meet one another. Frank has provided much guidance to Lisbeth these past few years, and is especially happy to be assisting her now through her college application process!
If you are interested in mentoring a Scanlan student or providing financial support, please contact Karen Gennarelli @ (718) 430-0100 X58
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The Scanlan Alumni Office is considering hosting another St. Helena/Msgr. Scanlan
High School Florida Reunion in the winter of 2019. We hosted a most successful reunion in Orlando in March 2014 and we think that it might be time for another as many St. Helena
& Scanlan alumni have asked us to return to Florida. As always we welcome your suggestions and input and are hoping we will be seeing you in Florida in the winter!
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CALLING ALL SCANLAN ALUMNI FROM THE
70's, 80's, 90's & 2000's
We want to hear from you!
The Scanlan Alumni Office wants to hosts events that you want to attend. We are presently making plans for a winter NYC cocktail party
and a spring craft beer tasting. Please share your ideas with us!
Contact Karen Gennarelli at (718) 430-0100 X58 or
at kgennarelli@scanlanhs.edu
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SCANLAN 70'S & 80'S ALUMNI
COME JOIN US
ON SATURDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 26TH
We will be hosting a dinner with live music at
The Boulevard Restaurant & Lounge in Whitestone, Queens.
Price per person with be $60.00 inclusive of a sit-down dinner with wine, beer & soft drinks.
Additional information will be available soon on the Scanlan website.
Questions? Please contact Rosalia Lando Cawley '77 at
rcawley@scanlanhs.edu
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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SCANLAN ATHLETES WIN AT
ALL HALLOWS INVITATIONAL
Eight student athletes competed in the All Hallows Invitational at Van Cortland Park on Saturday, October 13th. Freshman student athletes Hannah Gadpaille and Bernard Juncaj (see photo) brought home medals - their 2nd XC medals this track season. Bernard cut his personal record time down by 22 seconds, freshman Jesna John, took 7 seconds off her previous record, and senior Eden Lawrence took 14 seconds off his previous best time.
All of our Scanlan athletes did a great job!
Congratulations to all who competed.
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JOIN US FOR SOME GREAT SCANLAN BASKETBALL
On Sunday, December 9th, our Scanlan Girls Varsity Basketball team will be taking on Cardinal Spellman at home at 2:00 pm in the Gallagher Gym. The Alumni Office invites all alumni to come out and root for our Scanlan girls, meet the coaches and players, and enjoy great food and drink. Bring your friends!
Please RSVP to Rosalia at rcawley@scanlanhs.edu
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CLICK BELOW TO MAKE YOUR DONATION TO THE
2018-2019 GIVING CAMPAIGN
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