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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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) --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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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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-- 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 --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 --My favorite teacher/clergy person was Father McCartney; the one I most feared was Father Flanagan! |
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student: --I was on the track team and tutored second graders ---I graduated from Bishop McDevitt and --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 --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!!! |
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student: --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 --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 |
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student: --I was an RAA cheerleader and a member of the track team ---I graduated from Abington and --I am married and have two children, Megan (17) and Sarah (11) --I am a Learning Support Educational Assistant for -- My #1 memory of --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 |
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student: --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 --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 --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! |
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student: ---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 --I am married and have four children: Megan (22), Matthew (16), Michael (8), and MaryKate (5) --My favorite hobbies include lying in the sun (a lifetime pursuit) and scrapbooking |
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Some Hints About this Mystery Student: --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 am married and have four children: Jamie Lee (20), Christopher (17), Erich (15), and Nicholas (9) --My favorite teacher was Miss Mazza a/k/a Mrs. Ryan; I most feared the “terrible trio” of Sisters --I’ll bet you didn’t know that three of my pets include: Diesel the Doberman, Grumpy the Bearded Dragon, and Spike the Iguana |
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-- I grew up on -- --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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-- I grew up on the best sledding venue in Roslyn—the mighty -- I was involved, just a little bit, at --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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-- 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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