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It wasn't too difficult to know your classmate back in the day.  A lot has happened since then.  Catch up on your classmates' lives and see if you could have figured out just who they are today....


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 Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Coolidge Avenue
-- I graduated from Bishop McDevitt
--I live in Ocean View, NJ with my wife, Karen.  We have three children: Mikel, Christian, and Nathan
--I am a member of the Ocean City fire department (at least until I retire in April, 2010)!
--We have a Wheaten Terrier, Shamrock
--Miss McCann was my favorite teacher
--I most feared Sister Alberta
--My #1 memory of SJC was
when Santa Claus used to come to the gym and give us that box candy.
--I'll also never forget
ring out, the new telephone pole basketball courts, sister alberta (scary), mrs mccann (1st love), halloween night candy from the rectory, 8th grade field trip to humphrys ? exterminators, going over tweety's house with frank and john. buying mass cards and rosary stuff in the back of church after mass, cutting mass and finding a place to hide down the school steps( it really wasn't woth the stress of getting caught, signing your shirts the last day
--My favorite hobbies are sports of any type
--I am active with the Knights of Columbus
--The one thing that I'm most proud of is
meeting Father O'Hara (our football coach) at a McDevitt reunion and getting his approval that I turned out o.k. meant alot to me.
--My classmates would be most surprised to know that
I still go to 8:00 mass ( unless i cut) and i feel sad and happy at the same time whenever I think of wilber and tweety

Answer:  Steve Hartsough

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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Hallman Road
-- I graduated from Bishop McDevitt and Temple University.  I also received a graduate degree from St. Joseph's University
--I live in Fort Washington with my son, Steven
--I run Bohmora, Inc.
--Miss McCann was my favorite teacher
--I most feared Sisters Alberta and Amadeus...well, actually all of them!
-- My favorite memories of SJC are: of course, Round Six of the Terrisina/Perry match; stories of Dobson's Castle by Miss McCann; being called Redford by Sister Joanne; Sister Christopher referring to Richard Nixon as "immoral idiot"; watching 1,500 kids in the school yard at one time, then hearing one single bell and within seconds all 1,500 were in standing two by two waiting to go into the school. Marine Corps here I come.
--Other things about SJC I'll never forget:  My brother Pete throwing aerosol cans in the incinerator outside waiting for them to blow up. They did and Father Flannigan had to pull him by the ears...a lot. The smell of the school. It's still there. Walking home for lunch. Wibur Henry and John Bolger. Picking flowers off of some bush on the way to school so I could make a crown for the Blessed Mother statue in class. Midnight Mass. Easter Mass. The brain hemmorraged Father Henry
---My favorite hobbies and interests are:  my left temple vibrates uncontrollably--I don't know if that's a hobby or an interest. I have annoyed every single St. John of the Cross graduate whoever went to McDevitt. I can speak Serbo-Croation, just like Madeline Albright.
--I am involved with the following charitable, civic and alumni organizations:  for those who don't this, I am on the Alumni Board, President's Advisory Board of Bishop McDevitt High School. I still support the American Communist Party.
---The two things I'm most proud of are:  my Irish son, Steven and that it only took three years of therapy for me to deal with losing my hair
---My classmates would be really surprised if they knew that:  
my body will be donated to Bishop McDevitt for a one time stick-a-pin-in-a-corpse-fund-raiser. Okay--they probably won't be surprised to know this. They also may be surprised that.....I had sex once.

Answer: 
Redmond McConnell
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Edgewood Avenue
-- I graduated from Bishop McDevitt
--I live in Hatfield, with my husband, Ken and our beloved dog, SaraSmile, a shitzu/lhasa apso mix
--I am retired and enjoy cooking, entertaining family and friends, cruise nights, motorcycle shows, Daytona Bike Week, C-Span and Bloomberg TV
-- I am active with MSSA, Philabundance, Joyce Meyer Ministries, and the Make A Wish Foundation
--I am most proud of my talented husband. His custom bodywork and custom paint work on cars and motorcycles has won numerous awards for their owners throughout the past 20 years.  Ken did the Eagles' 75th Anniversary Bike in 2007.  His work is known internationally, as well.  He is amazing!
--My classmates would be most surprised to know that I have been living well with MS (multiple sclerosis) for the past several years.

Answer:  Theresa Wallace Mondello
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 Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- How could anyone know about my SJC days--Redmond left me out of our yearbook!!!
-- I was a member of the championship SJC high school basketball teams.  Coach Steve Finley called me "Nice News"
-- I graduated from Bishop McDevitt and the University of Pittsburgh
-- I am married to my wife, Bonnie, and we have two children, Amy and Andrew
--I played goalie on the McDevitt ice hockey team and developed a love of cold temperatures.  It is no surprise, then, that I live in Caledonia, Michigan
--Move over, Obama.  I am the President--of NPA, the Worldwide Recruiting Network, that is
--My #1 memory of SJC was ringout at lunch
--My favorite teacher was Sister Ruth
--I most feared Asholstasia
--Golf is my favorite hobby
--I am the Past President of the Caledonia Education Foundation.  I am also a Board Member of the National Association of Personnel Associates
--I am most proud of my great family and many good friends
--My classmates would really be surprised if they knew that....I don't remember or know about half the stuff my classmates remember so vividly.  I don't recognize myself in the pictures, much less others! Joe Steindl is my hero--I don't know how his brain works--but it makes me think about cutting back on my drinking!!!

Answer:  Dave Nerz

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 Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Galloway Avenue
-- I graduated from college in 1981
-- I am married (to my husband, Rich) and live in Newtown.  We have five children: Alyssa, Bryan, Julia, Michaela, and Sean
--I do freelance development and sourcing in the garment industry
--Miss Malloy was my favorite teacher.  I most feared Father Flanagan!

Answer:  Diane Vittorio Finneyfrock

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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Lindberg Avenue
--I graduated from McDevitt and attained a degree in Economics from Villanova University. I later received a Masters from Villanova in Computer Science
  --I am a Computer Programmer with Aetna in Blue Bell
--I live in Lafayette Hill with my wife, Kathleen. We have two children, Kevin and Elaine
--I was an Altar Boy and was in The Gimmick
--My #1 memory of SJC was walking to school on a foggy day and wondering if the school was still there, until it eventually came into sight
--I'll also never forget: the Bike Rack. There must have been 100 bikes there; the Cub Scout Bake sale on the 7th grade steps; Scout meetings in the basement; playing basketball after school while 100+ kids played a massive game of ring out; getting chairs out from under the stage. 
--Miss McCann was my favorite teacher
--I play basketball 3x per week today
--I am a Programming Mentor for the Mount St. Joseph's Robotics team
--I am proud that I never miss Mass on Sundays
--My classmates would be surprised to know that I married a "Jersey Girl" and played trumpet in the college jazz band!

Answer:  Brendan Burke
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Susquehanna Road
--Although I graduated from Temple and Abington High, I didn't graduate from SJC--I left after 6th grade!
--I have spent my professional in life in the scientific arena--I am a Research Scientist
--I live in Glenside with my husband, David, our children, Chelsea (15) and Max (11), our 3 cats, and an iguana (named Yuck!)
--My favorite memories of SJC were  Double Dutch, Ring-Out with the boys and running in the front of the school even though we weren't allowed.
--I'll also never forget the classes in the gym; lining up from shortest to tallest and always being in the back of the line; wearing shorts under our uniforms (and every one knows why!). Also--who remembers Friday Night Rec at Roslyn school???

--My favorite teacher was Miss Elgin
--As to teachers/nuns we feared--weren't we afraid of them all? 
--I enjoy Summer days and micro brews
--I am actively involved with our township's sports organizations
--I am proud to be much younger than Redmond!
--My classmates would be surprised to know that I was escorted off an airplane (with the rest of the family) because I asked about the delay in take-off. We sued them and won!!!

Answer:  Lorraine Suhadolnik Cowan
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Some Hints About This Mystery Student:

-- I grew up in the baronial estate at the top of Woodland Road
--I was a standout football player on many RAA teams
--I am a McDevitt, Temple and Spring Garden graduate
--I live in Cinnaminson, NJ with my wife, Trish and our black Lab, Lacey
--I am a Senior Programmer/Analyst with One Beacon Insurance
--My #1 memory of our SJC days was how well everyone got along.  We all looked forward to getting out to the school yard at lunch and after school to play ring out, hockey (broken windows), and 'A" ball.  I still don't know why it took so long to catch the girls.
--I'll also never forget the spelling bees, with the boys and girls on separate sides of the room.  I usually was playing desk football after those contests began
--My favorite teacher was Miss Malloy; I most feared Sister Alberta
--I enjoy hunting, skiing, traveling, and road trips

Answer:  John Muir
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Avondale Avenue
--My 8th grade ambition was to raise dogs! Guess what-- I have two today!
--I am a McDevitt and Montgomery County Community College graduate
--I live in Ardsley
--I am married (to Anthony) and have two children, Anthony, Jr. and Angela Rose
--I am a typesetter
--My #1 memory of our SJC days was getting letters from everyone in Miss McCann's class when I had my tonsils out!
--My favorite teacher was Miss Fox; I most feared Sister Amadeus!
--I enjoy gardening, reading, music, movies, and environmental issues
--I am involved with the BucksMont Unitarian Universalist Green Sanctuary
--I am most proud of my children
--My classmates would be really surprised to hear that I once owned and rode a motorcycle!

Answer: Mary Chemerys DePaul
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Joyce Road
--I am a McDevitt and University of Pennsylvania graduate
--I live in Northern California
--I am married (to Michele) and have a son, John
--I have been a marketing executive in the telecom industry for the past 25 years
--I was on the football team, participated in forensics, was an altar boy, and was a safety during our SJC years

Answer: Kevin Gavin
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Turner Avenue
--I am a McDevitt graduate
--I live in Pipersville with my husband, Jim (an SJC grad) and have four children: Jim, Matt, Meaghan, and Nicole
--I am an Area Supervisor for Kohl's of Doylestown and oversee product merchandising
--The teacher I most feared was Sister Amadeus
--My hobbies and interests surround my "young adults."  I try to ensure that they will be happy and healthy "adults."
--I am a member of the Kohl's A Team, which entails our donation of time to children's fundraisers and other events
--I am most proud of our children

Answer:  Maryann Goodwin Bandura
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Waverly Road
--I was an altar boy, had the nickname "Pop," and aspired to be a dentist
--I graduated from McDevitt and Temple University
--I am VP of Business Development for CableNet Services
--I am married, live in Narberth and have three children:  Kieran, Seamus, and Erin
--My #1 memory of SJC was beer on the bus of an altar boy trip to the Phillies game
--My favorite teacher was Miss McCann
--I most feared Sister Amadeus
--My favorite hobbies are golf, ice hockey, and my children
--I am very active in my local parish, St. Margaret's, where I am a member of the Finance, Pre Canaa and School Study Committees
--I am most proud of having met (and married) my wife and of my three children
--My classmates would be most surprised if they knew that someone like my wife would have considered marrying me and that I'd have three children like Kieran, Seamus, and Erin

Answer:  Jim Maguire
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Woodland Road
--I was a member of the basketball and track teams at SJC
--The SJC library is named after my father
--I attended McDevitt and graduated from LaSalle College in 1981
--I am married and have three children:  Kate, Chris, and Elizabeth
--I am an executive with Premier Office Solutions, where I am in charge of Accounting and Human Resources
--My #1 memory of SJC was our classroom in the auditorium and all the stories associated with that
--My favorite teacher was Miss McCann
--I most feared Sister Amadeus
--Following my children's sports is my favorite hobby
--I am also the CEO and President of the Redmond McConnell Fan Club (an exclusive organization)
--I am most proud of three things:  my children!

Answer: Marianne Steelman Barr
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Dundee Drive
--I was a member of the track team at SJC
--I received my undergraduate degree from Temple University and graduate degree from Seton Hall University
--I am married, live in Flanders, New Jersey and have three children:  Monique, Kyrie, and Francine
--I am an executive in the hospital industry. My current employer is Memorial Hospital (of York, PA): I formerly was the Director of Operations for Overlook Hospital (in Summit, NJ)
--My #1 memory of SJC was....recess!!!
--My favorite hobbies are golf, motorcycle riding, and sitting on the beach with a cold one!

Answer:  Rick Lillo
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Rose Road
--I graduated from Mt. Saint Joseph's Academy and the University of Scranton
--I am married, live in Yardley and have two children, Rhoads and Reid
--We have a labradoodle named Riley
--I am an Executive Recruiter with the firm of Rothwell and Associates (must keep that blank now or it would give this away!)
--My favorite hobbies are children's sports (swimming and baseball), crafts and decorating/entertaining
--I am involved with "Light the Night," which is a Leukemia Lymphoma walk in Bucks County; I am also on the Alumni Board for the University of Scranton
--My #1 memory of SJC was wearing tissues on our heads for First Friday Mass
--Other things I'll never forget include:  walking to Easton Rd. on Saturday mornings with Barbara Sweeney; Sleep overs at Cathy Malloy's; our sixth grade classroom in the gym, and our first boy/girl party at Frank D'Amore's house
--My favorite teacher was Miss McCarthy
--I most feared Sister Amadeus
--My classmates would be really surprised if they knew that....I received a D in conduct in the fourth grade!!!

Answer:  Amy Rothwell Worster
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Arline Avenue
--I was nicknamed "Pencils"
--I was an Altar Boy, was on the basketball team, and played RAA football
--[Editor's addition:  this Mystery Student correctly answered every history question tossed his way during our 8 yrs. at St. John's]
--I graduated from McDevitt
--I live in Royersford, am married, and have two children, John and Caitlin
--I design commercial fire protection systems
--I'll never forget the Richard Perry/Sister Terasina brawl
--I also fondly remember all the great friends I had, our basketball team, music with Sister Amadeus, and David Liess's Father Flanagan impersonation
--My favorite teachers were Miss McCann and Miss O'Donnell
--I most feared Sisters Terasina and Alberta

Answer:  John Manning
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Hall Avenue
--I was nicknamed "Dot"
--I graduated from Abington, the Coatesville School of Nursing and also did graduate work at Wilmington College
--I live in Richboro, am married, and have a daughter, Katie, and a son, Zachary
--I work for Main Line Health Systems and Bryn Mawr Hospital, where I am the Nurse Manager of Labor & Delivery and manage 2 units and 100 staff persons
--My #1 memory of SJC was adjusting to the school in 4th grade and making a very good friend, Patty Ward
--I'll also never forget guitar mass, dances, Girl Scouts and our "girl talk"
--My favorite teachers/faculty were Father McCartney and Miss McCann;  I most feared Father Flanagan
--My favorite hobbies are cooking, quilting, scrapbooking, reading, and the Outer Banks
--The things that I am most proud of are my children and my education
--My classmates would be most surprised if they knew that I enjoy food fights with my nieces and nephews!

Answer:  Dorothy Caldwell Eldreth
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Some Hints About This Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Edgewood Avenue
--I was nicknamed "Rudy"
--My brother was one of the track coaches for our 8th grade team
--I graduated from Penn State University
--I live in Spring City, am married, and have a daughter, Emma
--I work for the VHA in Healthcare Management
--My favorite teacher was Sister Alberta Marie, who patiently taught me cursive writing
--My favorite memories of our SJC days were having a lot of close friends, such as Dave S, Carmen F, Robby B, Dave K, Tom C, all the goofing off and general mayhem we created, including chasing students with the "Dookie Stick" and playing buck-buck
--I'll also never forget watching the NCAA football championship, between ND and Alabama, at Dave Kraynik's house on New Year's Eve
--My favorite activities include playing guitar, listening to music, teaching Sunday School, weightlifting, reading, and anything outdoors, such as hiking, camping, and cycling
--I am an Elder in the Community Evangelical Free Church and am a past Board Chair for the Genesis Crisis Pregnancy Center (a Christian ministry serving the Pottstown area)
--I am most proud of knowing that I have received the free gift of eternal life and knowing that if I died today, I would spend eternity with God in Heaven
--My classmates would be surprised if they knew that: 1) my undergrad degree was in Nutrition, 2) my first job was as a professional fitness trainer/coach, 3) I never took the PSAT or SAT but eventually returned to school and was on the Penn State faculty for a decade!

Answer:  Michael Rudolf
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Eagle Lane
--I was a member of the track team and was the May Queen
--I graduated from Mt. Saint Joseph's Academy and La Salle College
--I live in New Jersey, am married, and have three children, Caitlin, Kevin, and Connor.  We also have a labrador named Grady
--I am a Recruiter with CTS Health Staffing
--My favorite activities include traveling, golfing, and skiing

Answer:  Megan Cornely Crowe
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 Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Lindberg Avenue
--I was a member of the football team and Chess club
--I also played on the championship High School CYO basketball team
--I am married and have three children, Ted, Cassie, and Andy
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I graduated from LaSalle College and received a graduate degree from the University of Arizona
--I live in Tucson and am a Sales Engineer for Tyco Electronics
--Community and charitable organizations for which I do work include KFC and the Autism Society

Answer: Cal Blombaum

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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Zachary Road
--I left St. John's after 6th grade and moved to Maryland; I graduated from Loyola College in 1983
--I am married and have two children, Sara (18) and Amy (16)
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I am the CFO of Champion Realty and am also the Managing Partner of 9 office building LLCs
--My number one memory of SJC was my fear of Sister Alberta, especially when I had to leave the school to attend piano lessons
--I will also never forget having my uniform too short and...learning that if I didn't say grace before meals, and a roach crawled into my sandwich....I would die!!!
--I'll also always remember getting in trouble because Ellen Thornton and I were switching each other's red shoes;  one of the boys wrestling and knocking off a nun's habit (!) and counting my brother's newspaper money during Sunday's church service--the probable start of my accounting career!
--My favorite hobbies include watching my daughter Amy play soccer, walking with my husband & dog, visiting my mom in Fla. and hunting for sharks' teeth, shopping at the International Gem & Jewelry Show, and playing Bunco
--Did you know that....William F. Madden, Kevin's father, became my step dad in 1975?

Answer:  Carol Jansen Ross
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 Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Patton Road
--I graduated from McDevitt and Temple University
--I was a member of the football, baseball and track teams during our SJC days.  I also was in the Chess Club
--I am married and have two children, Patrick and Anthony
--I am a CPA and a partner in the firm of Kelly Welde & Co.
--I have been a lifelong runner and also coached the SJC track team from 1980-1992
--I am the captain of the track and cross country teams for the Philadelphia Athletic Charities Track Club.  I am also the Treasurer for a local Boy Scouts Troop and am a sponsor for the Catholic League Alumni Cross Country Race
--My favorite memories of SJC were of our undefeated football team and running CYO track for the first time
--I'll also never forget our baseball card "scrambles" and the ensuing confiscations by the nuns and teachers

Answer:  Chuck Shields

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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Clarke Road
--I graduated from Abington and Millersville University.  I also received a graduate degree from the University of Delaware
--I was in "The Gimmick" during our SJC years
--My aspiration was to be a teacher and....I did it!  After working as an Operations Research Analyst and Consultant for 17 years, I switched careers and now am a High School Math teacher
--I am married and have one daughter, Meghan, who's 16
--I will never forget that 8th grade play and thank Sister St. Michael for all that she did in that regard
--I will also never forget jumping rope on that asphalt playground, going home for lunch, hearing "Mr. McKuen, Office Please," May Procession, piano lessons (with Sister Grace and later, my mom), saying prayers, diagramming sentences and the "times tables," our uniforms, wearing a dress on picture day, and learning that Jesus loved me
--My favorite teacher was Sister St. Michael;  I most feared Sister Alberta Marie!

Answer:  Eileen Beahan Gutshall
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Birchwood Avenue 
--My nickname was "Weed"
--I was very involved at SJC, as I was on the football, basketball, baseball and track teams.  I also was an Altar Boy and Safety
--I graduated from Bishop McDevitt and Indiana University (of Pennsylvania)
--I was a commercial banker for 20 years.  I now own a Pepperidge Farm distribution business
--I have one son, Christopher (15)
--I live in the PIttsburgh area
--My #1 memory of St. John's was of our championship football team
--Other things I'll never forget include playing spin the bottle at Sue Lemieux's house, flipping baseball cards outside of school, and of Sister Amadeus whacking Scott Bunn with a yardstick
--Miss McCann was my favorite teacher; Father Henry (who was a distant cousin!) was the one I most feared
--Texas Hold 'em is one of my favorite hobbies.  I played in a televised winner take all Speed Poker tourney last Summer in Las Vegas!

Answer:  Jim Matysik
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Edgewood Avenue
--My ambition was to become a teacher!
--I graduated from Abington High and Benedictine University
--I now live in Woodbridge, Illinois
--I am an Office Administrator and also a Sales Associate 
--I have been married for 27 years to my husband, Joe
--I have three children:  Drew (24), Clare (20), and Lucy (16)
--My #1 memory of St. John's was arriving in first grade from Oklahoma
--Other things I'll never forget, include Debbie Ianacci, Tweety McGowen, Maureen Jones, and Lorraine Suhadolnik--where are you all?  I'll always treasure kind people like Eileen and Neil Beahan.  I also appreciated Eileen Doyle and Lorraine McDonnell showing up at Abington HS to give me some life lessons
--The teacher I most feared was Sister Amadeus

Answer: Betty Smith Durepos
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Lamott Avenue
--I was a safety and was nicknamed "George"
--I graduated from McDevitt and LaSalle College
--I am Director of Finance for Tyco Electronics
--I am married and have three children: Sarah, Joseph and Michael
--My #1 memory of St. John's was getting lost on my way home on the first day of school!
--I most feared.....all of the nuns!
--My favorite hobbies are Eagles football and traveling
--I am the Facilities Director for St. Catherine of Siena
--I am most proud of my children
--Here's one to ponder:  I have part of a priest in me, but was not part of the Catholic priest scandal!

Answer:  Kevin Kelley
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I was part of the "other side of Fitzwatertown Road" gang, as I grew up on Banner Road
--I was a reporter for "The Happening" and was in "The Gimmick"
--I graduated from the Abington School of Nursing
--I am a Registered Nurse who works with special needs children
--I have been married for 30 years (!), have five children:  Colette (29), Martina (26), Joanne (25), Christopher (23), and Jeannine (20). I also have 6 grandchildren

--I an involved with the St. Jude's outreach program and am also a member of the prayer group "Relay for Life"
--My #1 memory of St. John's was playing "spin the bottle" at Stevie Hartsough's party!!!
--I'll also never forget how much fun it was to play at Ellen Thornton's house with her and all of her siblings
--I love to play with my grandchildren and also enjoy walking and running at the beach and park.  My husband, Lou, and I also have great fun with our children.

Answer:  Michele Oppelt Petro
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Woodland Road, merely a stone's throw from the 7-Eleven
--I was on the track team and was nicknamed "Wings"
--I graduated from McDevitt and Montgomery County Community College
--I have been with AT&T Communications for 28 years
--I am married and have three daughters, Rachael (22), Danielle (15), and Alexandra (13)
--I have been heavily involved in the Horsham community, as I was on the Horsham Soccer Board for 8 yrs, was on the Lacrosse Board for 2 yrs., and have been a soccer coach since 1991
--My wife and I are also involved with the Fresh Air Fund
--My favorite Teacher/Nun/Priest was Father William Joseph

Answer:  David Savoni
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Arline Avenue
--I was on the volleyball and track teams
--I graduated from Abington
--I have been a Systems Analyst with the Prudential Insurance Company for almost 30 years
--I am married and have one daughter, who I think is a pretty cool kid, Danielle (19)
--My #1 memory of St. John's is of standing against the blackboards for spelling bees and the time John Morrone returned fire after being hit by Miss McCarthy
--Other things I'll never forget include Ringout, boy/girl parties, and first kisses!
--My favorite teacher was Miss Malloy;  I most feared Sister Terasina
-- My favorite hobbies are reality TV, music, and my daughter!

Answer:  Lorraine McDonnell Guglielmi
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Fitzwatertown Road
--I was on the baseball and track teams, was an altar boy, and also wowed the crowd with my performance in "The Oddfather"
--I graduated from McDevitt 
--I graduated from Temple and attained graduate degrees from Penn State and Johns Hopkins Universities
--I live in Maryland, and am a Systems Analyst/R&D for Applied Physics Laboratory
--I am married and have two children, Daniel (27) and Nicole (21)
--My top memories of St. John's were our 6th grade homeroom in the gym and all the fun we had at lunch and recess
-- Some other things I'll never forget include:  our class trips to Willow Grove Park and Humphrey's Exterminating; the assorted [cut-rock!] candy distributed at Christmas; roller skating parties; lining up by height for the May Processions; our altar boy assemblies in the church basement before midnight mass and the incredible balancing feats we had to perform to avoid torching the Church when the melting wax on our lit candles was dripping everywhere but on the cardboard protectors!!!

Answer:  Dan Pannullo
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Miriam Avenue
--My ambition was "to get out of school and get a decent job!!!"
---I graduated from McDevitt 
--I am married and have one child, Mary Catherine (age 18)
--I love cats!
-- I am employed as a Manager for a women's sportswear retailer
--My favorite memories of St. John's were playing "in and out the windows" in the schoolyard and "duck, duck, goose."
--I'll never forget Santa Claus (and the candy he gave us) and chocolate milk!

Answer:  Cathy Kroliczak Samec
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Some hints about this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Osbourne Avenue

--I was on the basketball and baseball teams, was an Altar Boy and Safety, and was in “The Gimmick”

---I graduated from La Salle High and La Salle University

--I am married and have seven children:  Carolyn (23), Bill, Jr. (22), Stephanie (20), Danny (18), Tommy (16), Katie (15), and Brian (12)

--I am Senior Vice President—Purchasing, for Comcast Cable Communications, Inc.

-- My #1 memory of St. John’s was of Sister Alberta slapping Steve Hartsough, him hitting her back, Steve’s mad dash out of the class room, and Sister Alberta vainly chasing him across the school yard and football field

--My favorite teacher/clergy person was Father McCartney;  the one I most feared was Father Flanagan!

Answer: Bill Smart

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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Susquehanna Avenue

--I was on the track team and tutored second graders

---I graduated from Bishop McDevitt and Gwynedd Mercy College

--I am married and have one child, Julian, who is 13.  Our family also includes Cappuccino, the amazing pooch!

--My stated aspiration in our 8th grade yearbook was to become a nurse and….I did it.  I work part-time as an R.N. in a neurosurgical office!

-- My #1 memory of St. John’s was of all my friends, especially Ellen Loose

--I will also never forget John Morrone making Patti McCarthy and I laugh in 8th grade, chocolate milk at lunch, and ripping apart our uniforms on the last day of school!

--Miss Tenaglia was my favorite teacher;  I most feared Sister Margaret Thomas

--I’ll bet my classmates don’t know that…..I am much younger than they are!!!

Answer:  Cathy Malloy Salkind

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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Fairview Avenue

--I was an All Star on the football team, and a member of the basketball and baseball teams

---I graduated from Abington

--I am married and have four children, Rodnel (24), Laquita Nata (22), Rodney, Jr. (18), and Rasheed (16)

--I work for Lockheed Martin Corporation/the government as a Manager in Security Operations

-- My #1 memory of St. John’s was of all my great friends.  I also fondly remember our football team (the best in the league!), Tony Pannullo (the best fullback on any team), and our basketball team

--Sister Marie Christopher was my favorite teacher

--I have been an active member, for the past 12 years, of the “Sunday Morning Crew.”  We help young black children who will be going to college

--I am most proud of my wife, Gwendolyn, who was my high school sweetheart, and of my children

--I’ll bet you didn’t know that……I still think about everyone from St. John’s and wonder how all of your lives have been going.

Answer:  Rodney Basketbill

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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Blue Jay Road

--I was an RAA cheerleader and a member of the track team

---I graduated from Abington and Gwynedd Mercy College

--I am married and have two children, Megan (17) and Sarah (11)

--I am a Learning Support Educational Assistant for Upper Dublin School District

-- My #1 memory of St. John’s was  our class trip to Willow Grove Park

--Miss McCann was my favorite teacher; Sister Alberta was the one I most feared

--I am an avid reader and have been in a mother/daughter book club for the past 10 years.  I also have been very involved with the swim team and social events at Sunny Willow Swim Club
--I’ll bet you didn’t know that……I was in an advertisement with Michael Jack Schmidt for Brunswick Pool tables

Answer:  Eileen Conway McMenamin

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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Zachary Road

--I was an Altar Boy, a member of the Chess Club, a Safety, participated in Forensics, and was a cast member of “The Gimmick”

---I graduated from Bishop McDevitt and received my undergraduate degree from La Salle University

--I am married and have two children, Ryan (17) and Julia (13)

--I am a Finance Director, in the Corporate Real Estate division, for Aon Corporation

-- My #1 memory of St. John’s was  getting in trouble with Eddie Miller, and, on rare occasions, our ability to avoid getting caught for some of our various misdeeds

--Sister Ruth was my favorite teacher.  Conversely, Sister Amadeus scared the living daylights out of me!

--I am a dedicated and passionate long distance runner

--I’ll be you didn’t know that……Carol Jansen Ross is my step-sister!

Answer:  Kevin Madden

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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Hallman Road and was a member of the volleyball team

---I graduated from Bishop McDevitt and now work for Re/Max Realty as an Assistant to Ellen Thornton Staerk

--Like another Mystery Student, I am very involved with St. Luke’s, as I am Home and School Vice President, Asst. Varsity Field Hockey coach, and a Lunch Mother

--I am married and have four children:  Megan (22), Matthew (16), Michael (8), and MaryKate (5)
-- My #1 memory of St. John’s was of my girlfriends
--I also fondly recall schoolyard games (such as chink and ring out), seemingly walking everywhere, memorizing answers to all those catechism questions, credit union accounts, and our flowered headbands/wreaths for the May Procession

--My favorite hobbies include lying in the sun (a lifetime pursuit) and scrapbooking
-My favorite teacher was Miss Malloy and I most feared Sister Amadeus!

Answer:  Sue "Sun Goddess" McLaughlin Johnston

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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Osbourne Avenue and was a star of our RAA leagues, as I excelled in football, basketball, and baseball

--At St. John’s, I was an All Star on our undefeated football team and medaled on the track team.  I also was the King of Buc Buc, a veritable Michael Jordan/Tiger Woods/Babe Ruth of that schoolyard game (Editor’s note:  this was mentioned by quite a few grads)
--I graduated from Bishop McDevitt and now am in the Public Works Department for the Borough of Doylestown

--I am married and have four children:  Jamie Lee (20), Christopher (17), Erich (15), and Nicholas (9)
-- My favorite memories of St. John’s were of our championship football team, playing pom pom, long jumping for the track team, and an interesting trip to the Jersey shore (which you can ask me about at the Reunion)

--My favorite teacher was Miss Mazza a/k/a Mrs. Ryan; I most feared the “terrible trio” of Sisters Alberta, Terasina, and Amadeus

--I’ll bet you didn’t know that three of my pets include:  Diesel the Doberman, Grumpy the Bearded Dragon, and Spike the Iguana

Answer:  John Morrone

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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on _________ Road (sorry, just too much of a clue!)
-- I was a standout athlete on the volleyball, basketball, and track teams
--I graduated from Bishop McDevitt and West Chester University.  Earlier this year, I attained a Master’s Degree, in Catholic Theology, from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Graduate School
--I am married and have four children:  Shawn Marie (11), Nathaniel (10), Christian (8), and Jonathan (7)
-- My #1 memory of St. John’s was of all of our classmates and friends I have not seen in such a long time
--I also fondly remember Sister Joan Bernard, Miss Fox, and Miss Elgin, along with CYO basketball games and our volleyball championship
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he bone jarring yardstick wielded by Sister Alberta, which she swung with a force that Ryan Howard would envy, left an indelible impression on me as I can spell "ballerina" forward, backwards, in my sleep, and in seven different languages!

Answer:  Donna Thompson Hober

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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Osbourne Avenue
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I was a Safety and an Altar Boy.  I also portrayed "Mikey" in “The Oddfather”
--I graduated from Bishop McDevitt
--I am married and have three daughters:  Christa (18), Dana (15), and Michelle (12)
-- I am a Superintendent with Aqua America.  I also am involved with the Coast Guard Tug Association
-- My favorite teacher/clergyperson was Brother Martin n/k/a Father Martin
-- My #1 memory was that we knew everyone, how could it have been better than that?
--I’ll also forever remember being an Altar Boy and the influence of Father Henry


Answer:  Tom Cicala

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 Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on 
Arline Avenue
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I was very busy at St. John’s….I was on the basketball team, was a member of the Chess Club, participated in Forensics, and was in “The Oddfather”
--I graduated from Bishop McDevitt
--I am married and have four children:  Joseph (22), Daniel (21), Brian (19), and Catherine (8)
-- I am a Realtor with Re/Max Services, Inc….don’t forget “I am never too busy for referrals”
-- My favorite teacher/clergyperson was Sister St. Michael
-- My #1 memory was of Sister Amadeus making us sing songs in class from “The Sound of Music”
--I’ll also never forget playing chink, our 8th grade dances, and….Mrs. Paris: 1) always telling us to use soap and a wash cloth and 2) never shaving her legs!!!

Answer:  Ellen Thornton Staerk

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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on the best sledding venue in Roslyn—the mighty Hallman Road!
-- I was involved, just a little bit, at St. John’s, as I was on the football, basketball,  and baseball teams.  I also was a Safety and an Altar Boy;  in my spare time, I appeared in “The Gimmick”
--I graduated from McDevitt, received my undergraduate degree at Temple University and attained a graduate degree at Penn State
--I am married and have two daughters, Sarah (15) and Stephanie (11)
-- I am the Township Manager/Chief Administrative Officer for Cheltenham Township
--I am also very involved in the parish of one of our biggest rivals: St. Luke's.  I am the Assistant Athletic Director, Softball Coach, and a member of the St. Luke's Board of Directors
-- My favorite teacher/clergyman was Father McCartney
-- My #1 memory was our undefeated championship football team;  I’ll also never forget playing buck buck in the schoolyard and will forever remember my classmates

Answer:  David Kraynik
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Partridge Road (Editor's note:  to remember that, think "Hello, world, hear the song that we're singing;  c'mon get happy")
-- I was a member of the Chess Club (yes, we had a Chess Club!)
--I graduated from Abington, where I was a member of the Varsity Swimming Team
-- I received my undergraduate degree from Millersville University
-- I am a V.P., Contracts, for L-3 Communications
-- I am married and have three children (a teenage boy and girl, along with my 9-year old son)
-- I am Treasurer for St. David's CYO
--My #1 memory of St. John's was our 6th grade classroom in the auditorium!

Answer:  Pat Gannon O'Hagan

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Some Hints About This Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Clarke Road
-- I was an Altar Boy, Asst. Editor of the Yearbook, and a Safety
--I graduated from Abington and West Chester Univ., and later attained graduate degrees from Salisbury Univ. and Wimington College
-- I have one son, Jordan, who is 19
-- I am a music teacher, for Grades 1-8, at the Indian River School District (in Delaware)
-- Sister Alberta scared the living daylights out of me
-- My top memories of St. John's were serving as an Altar Boy, walking home for lunch, and having to line up in the schoolyard, even when it was freezing cold!

Answer:  Neil Beahan

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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Grisdale Avenue
-- I was on the volleyball and basketball teams, was a castmember of "The Gimmick" and was a staff member of our paper
-- I graduated from Chestnut Hill College
-- I am married and have three children, Erin (24), Robert (23) and Sean (21)
-- My aspiration was to become a teacher and....I did it!  I am a 4th grade teacher and Assistant Principal at St. Paul's Catholic School (in Jacksonville, FL)
-- My top memories of St. John's included wearing a hat (and sometimes a tissue) to Church; playing ring out; and playing volleyball on that most forgiving of surfaces--the blacktop!

Answer: Jeannette Kuter Carson

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Some Hints About this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Dundee Drive
-- I was an Altar boy, ran track, and was in "The Gimmick"
-- I graduated from Boston University and later attained an M.B.A. from Rider University
-- I am married and have four dogs, one of which is a Hurricane Katrina evacuee
-- I am a Web Broadcasting Service Manager for GlaxoSmithkline, where I have global responsibility for senior level communications
-- My top memories of St. John's were collecting quarters for pagan babies and Miss Malloy's insufferably long class outlines
-- I'll bet you didn't know that during my BU years, I worked with former Presidential aspirant, John Kerry;  college basketball coach Rick Pitino, and ESPN baseball announcer, Jon Miller

Answer:  Joe Steindl

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Some hints about this Mystery Student:

-- I grew up on Miriam Avenue
-- I have the same maiden name as another member of our   class, but we are not related
-- I was on the track and basketball teams
-- Although I'm not a professional golfer, I love the sport and work at an area golf course
-- I have 2 girls and 1 boy, the oldest of whom is 21
-- My #1 memory of St. John's was Sister Terasina's infamous meltdown in our Auditorium class in 6th grade

Answer:  Patti McCarthy Beach
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Some hints about this Mystery Student:

--I lived on Banner Road while we were in school
--I was an All Star on our championship football team
--I also played on the baseball team
--I was a Safety and an altar boy
--I graduated from Bishop McDevitt and was a National Honor Society member
--I also graduated from Penn State
--I received a Master's Degree, in Engineering, from Villanova
--I have spent my career at Air Products and now have global responsibilities
--I am the proud father of three boys and one girl
--My #1 memory of our St. John's years was when Sister Alberta hit Neil Beahan for throwing up on his test paper!

Answer:  Vince D'Imperio