The Scanlan 2019 Summer Newsletter is here! Read all the exciting things that are happening at Scanlan!

SUMMER 2019

SCANLAN APPOINTS A NEW PRINCIPAL!

The Board of Trustees of Monsignor Scanlan High School has announced the recent appointment of Mr. Kris Keelin as the

school's new Principal.

Mr. Keelin has served as an Assistant Principal for the past five years with Principal Peter Doran, who has retired after 40 years in education. Mr. Keelin began his career at Scanlan in 2006 in the Mathematics Department. Mr. Keelin received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from St. John's University. Additionally, he earned an Advanced Certificate in School Building Leadership from St. John's.

Board Chairman Chris Gallagher said " The Board is pleased to have Kris Keelin promoted to Principal. Kris has proven to be an important asset to our school and has a strong record of achievement, building relationships, serving students and delivering results throughout his career at

Monsignor Scanlan High School."

PLEASE JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING KRIS!

OUR SCHOOL

RETIREMENT PARTY FOR DEPARTING STAFFERS

On June 26th Board Members, Faculty, Staff and friends of Monsignor Scanlan High School said good-bye to three of their co-workers, friends and respected colleagues at a Retirement Party in the Gallagher Gym. Principal, Peter Doran was departing after five years of extraordinary service - having turned our school around during his tenure. Faculty member Victoria Chieco '76 was honored for her 38 years of dedicated service having taught English to countless Scanlan students and Sister Maria Garguilo - former Assistant Principal, Dean and teacher - was honored for her 34 years of service to Scanlan. ( Unfortunately, Sr. Maria was not able to attend this event ). Both Pete and Vicky were surprised by the retirement party and by all of their family members, co-workers and friends who were in attendance. It was a happy yet bittersweet event and we wish all three of these cherished members of our Scanlan family a happy and healthy retirement.

NEW CHARTER SCHOOL SIGNS 15-YEAR LEASE

The Bronx Arts and Science Charter School

is our new Helena Hall tenant! They will be replacing the Grand Concourse Academy

Charter School who has recently moved to

their newly-constructed school on Bolton

Avenue in the Bronx. Our new tenants will

be arriving on campus in mid-August as they excitedly prepare to welcome students from grades K to 2. All of us at Scanlan are looking forward to a long-standing, mutually satisfying relationship with the administration, faculty and staff of the the Bronx Arts and Science Charter School!

PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES AND JOIN US FOR AN ALIVE AND KICKIN' DANCE PARTY

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST

The well-known 70's band - Alive & Kickin' - best known for their 1970 hit single "Tighter, Tighter" - will be rockin' the house at a Dance Party on the Scanlan campus on Saturday, September 21st. Doors will open at 7:30 pm with music starting at 8:00 pm. Price per person is $60 in advance/$70 at the door. Price includes a hot and cold appetizer buffet, wine, beer, soft drinks and dessert. Click below to purchase your ticket or to reserve a table.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF ALIVE & KICKIN'

ALL ARE WELCOME

OUR STUDENTS

AMAZON AND NEW STEM CLASSES AT SCANLAN

As we approach the beginning of our school year, we are excited to have been given the opportunity to continue our relationship with Amazon and to expand our STEM program with the addition of AP Biology and the return of Physics to our Scanlan Science curriculum. Additionally, with many students interested in Computer Science, a second Computer Science course has been added .

PLEASE DONATE TO THE SCANLAN STEM PROGRAM

$15,000 IS NEEDED FOR PLANNED EXPANSION

The Scanlan Science Department is hoping to expand their STEM Program with the addition of a Robotics Club and with the purchase and installation of an on-campus Greenhouse. I ntroducing Robotics in our school means making STEM skills and knowledge hands-on and fun - preparing our students for the future in a way that feels more like creativity and less like homework . Robotics requires all of the subjects of STEM, so it’s a well-rounded approach to educational technology and learning.

A greenhouse is a cost effective way to integrate so many things that students are learning in their classes. It takes them from "show it" to "do it." It gets students out of their seats and in touch with nature. They learn about their responsibility to the planet and about the issue of global sustainability. And although extremely beneficial to the Science Program, a greenhouse can be incorporated into Art classes, Math classes and Language Arts as well.

PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO SUPPORT OUR STEM PROGRAM

Through your generous support of Scanlan's ever-growing STEM Program,

you are supporting the doctors, nurses, scientists, engineers and

mathematicians of the future .

CLASS OF 2019 GRADUATION DAY

On Friday, May 31st St. Helena's Church was filled with 120 excited Scanlan Class of 2019 graduates. They were sharing their very special day with their families and friends as well as Scanlan faculty, staff and Board members - all looking on with great pride. New York City Councilman, Mark Gjonaj delivered a compelling commencement address and Graduate Lisbeth Martinez received enthusiastic applause from all in attendance for her heartfelt, inspiring address .

Congratulations to Valedictorian, Matthew Dela Cruz and Salutatorian, Ama Ago Achampong and to all of our Class of 2019 Graduates!

CLASS OF 2019 SENIOR PROM

On Thursday, May 23rd Greentree Country Club in New Rochelle was the venue for this year's Senior Prom. Our young men and women looked amazing and were so excited to be sharing this very special evening with their fellow classmates. Kaylen Banwareesingh was chosen as Prom Queen and Pedro Carrero was chosen as Prom King and a wonderful time was had by all of our seniors!!

OUR ALUMNI

ST. HELENA H.S. CLASS OF 1959 - 60TH REUNION

Make your plans to come to the Scanlan Campus on Saturday, October 5th to celebrate your 60th Reunion. This is your own personal reunion - only your Class of 1959 will be coming together for this very special event.

There will be a Mass in the school Chapel at 11:00 am followed by tours of the campus by Scanlan students.

The reunion lunch will begin at 1:00 pm .

Price per person is $75.00 inclusive of a hot buffet lunch with wine, beer, soft drinks and dessert.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND AND/OR TO MAKE A DONATION

ST. HELENA/MONSIGNOR SCANLAN H.S. REUNIONS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH

Alumni from the St. Helena High School Class of 1954, 1964 and 1969 and the Msgr. Scanlan H.S. Class of 1974 & 1979 are invited to attend their milestone reunion celebrations on the Sanlan campus on Saturday, October 12th. All are welcome - Girls' school, Boys' school, Scanlan and Business School alumni!

There will be a Mass in the school Chapel at 11:00 am followed by tours of the campus by Scanlan students. The reunion lunch will be held in the Gallagher Gym and will begin at 1:00 pm. The price per person is $75.00 and includes a hot buffet lunch, wine, beer, soft drinks and dessert

Please make your plans to come back to campus to celebrate your

65th, 55th, 50th, 45th & 40th reunions with us!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND AND/OR TO MAKE A DONATION

GALLAROTTI-BUSI SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED

TO DESERVING SENIORS

Giulio Gallarotti, Class of 1972, came back to campus to present his annual Gallarotti-Busi Scholarship to seniors, Evalyze Infante and Jacob Lopez.

The Gallarotti-Busi Scholarship is awarded in memory of members of the Gallarotti and Busi families, who risked much for and gave unselfishly to the communities in which they lived. This scholarship recognizes these seniors who have unselfishly contributed most to the mission of the St. Helena/Msgr. Scanlan High School community. This scholarship is a testament to the importance of such efforts in creating a better world.

We are proud of the accomplishments of Evalyze and Jacob!

(Pictured l to r - Giulio Gallarotti, Jacob Lopez, Evalyze Infante & Gemma Gallarotti)

THANK YOU ANTHONY

AND BEST OF LUCK!

For the past 7+ years Anthony Domini, Class of 1972, has catered all of our Scanlan events with the help of his amazing staff at Lange's Deli in Scarsdale. Thanks to Anthony's willingness and extreme generosity,

we have been able to treat our alumni, friends, students and staff to delicious food - much of which was donated or greatly discounted to us. Anthony recently closed his deli and we wanted to take this opportunity to profusely thank him and wish him well in all his future endeavors! We know for sure that Anthony will always be available to help his alma mater any way that he can!

SPORTS

KOBY BREA '20 JOINS THE

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC NATIONAL TEAM

Scanlan Varsity Basketball Player Koby Brea '20 was proud to play basketball this summer for the Dominican Republic National Team in the CentroBasket Championships in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Koby, who averaged 9.2 points per game and scored 46 points in total, was given the opportunity to play against teams from Panama, Mexico, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas!

ANGIE ORDONEZ '19 SIGNS WITH

PENN STATE - HAZLETON

CHSAA 1st Team All-City Softball Scholar Athlete, Angie Ordonez, completed her stellar season by signing with Penn State - Hazleton where she will continue her education as a Business Major. During the 2018-2019 softball season, Ordonez hit .780 with 3 home runs, 32 RBI's and 27 runs scored. While playing shortstop and outfield for Scanlan, Angie committed just three errors resulting in a .943 fielding percentage with 28 put outs, and those high marks earned Angie a second MVP award with the Crusaders! Angie is looking forward to college and to helping the Penn State Lady Lions capture a Penn State University Athletic Conference Championship.