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The 16th Annual Lt. Joe GullicksonMemorial Picnic

SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTEDThe Maverick Foundation has awarded approximately $355,990 in total scholarships. Annual scholarship awards started at $2,500 the first year with one recipient, and grew steadily to nearly $70,000 in annual awards by 2017 with a total of 42 recipients. We currently offer five scholarships annually with each having a maximum value of $7,000.

CONGRESSIONAL AWARDS EARNEDAll of our youth participants’ hard work has not gone unrecognized. They participate in the Congres-sional Award program, offered by the U.S. Congress, in which young people set their own goals and earn medals for realizing them.

So far, our rising stars have been awarded 15 gold medals, 21 silver medals, and 26 bronze medals through the Congressional Award Foundation. Each medal level involves setting and achieving goals in four major areas: public service, personal development, physical activity, and exploration.

THE MAVERICK FOUNDATION CONGRATULATES THE FOLLOWING MEDAL EARNERS ON THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Danielle McLaughlin – Gold 2006Mary-Kate Rose – Gold 2009Christina Borovilas – Gold 2009Kathleen Brim – Gold 2010Joseph Plescia – Gold 2011Michelle DeTomaso – Gold 2012Victoria Vega – Gold 2014Jessica Halter – Gold 2014Jordan Marino – Gold 2015Ryan Buraus – Gold 2015Sarah Primiano – Gold 2016Thomas Walsh – Gold 2016James Borovilas – Gold 2016Genevieve Bruen – Gold 2017Santo Tiralosi – Gold 2017Kaitlyn Gullickson – Silver 2009Vincent McLaughlin – Silver 2009John Borovilas – Silver 2014Peter Rotondo – Silver 2017Frank Pizzella – Silver 2017Kristen Blanchard – Silver 2017Jenna Carrera – Bronze 2017Christopher Clancy – Bronze 2017Madison Gorman – Bronze 2017Hannah Nyquist – Bronze 2017Jacqueline Sutera – Bronze 2017

COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITMENTSJust as we have grown our scholarship program, our youth participants—including a few who are not scholarship recipients—have increased their community impact through volunteer hours completed. In a single year, our volunteers collectively give up to approximately 1,000 hours of their time to support local organizations. So far they have logged 9,190 hours in community service work, and this number continues to rise.

Our program strengthens coop-eration in the community as well, as our scholarship recipients have worked with a diverse array of community groups and agencies over the years. Organizations our scholarship recipients have vol-unteered with include:

n Staten Island Zoo n Eger Health & Rehabilitation

Center n Saint Joseph – Saint Thomas

Swim Team n Staten Island Friends for

Hospice Care n Somerset County Medical

Center n Staten Island Greenbelt

Conservancy n New York City Police

Department n Juvenile Diabetes Foundation n Staten Island Alzheimer’s

Association n Snug Harbor Newhouse

Gallery of Contemporary Art n Staten Island Project

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Please visit our website at www.themavierickfoundation.com to learn more about the foundation and our mission or to make a donation.

Since its inception in 2002, the Maverick Foundation has positively impacted the community through providing educational scholarships to young people who commit to volunteer work with various local organizations. Their public service work is tied in with the Congressional Award program, which recognizes them for setting and achieving goals. These three major components come together to define the essence of what we do:

OUR IMPACT

n Clove Lake Healthcare & Reha-bilitation Center

n Saint Teresa Basketball & Baseball Clinics

n The Alice Austen House Museum

n Special Olympics n Meals on Wheels

The Maverick Foundation Inspiring Our Future Leaders to . . . Accept a challenge

Congratulations to our Graduating Seniors

n Attending College of Staten Island n Aspires to be a Teacher n Congressional Award Gold Medal Recipient

Extracurricular Activities: n Moore Catholic Volleyball n YMCA Member n Art Classes at “Created by You”

Community Service: n Volunteer for Meals on Wheels

Awards: n National Honor Society

n Attending Saint John’s University and Majoring in History n Aspires to be a Lawyer and President n Congressional Award Gold Medal Recipient

Extracurricular Activities: n Boy Scout Troop #74 - Eagle Scout Review Pending n St. Peter’s Boys High School Varsity Swim Team n St. Peter’s Boys High School Italian Club n St. Adalbert’s CYO Basketball Team n St. Peter’s Boys High School Intramural & Varsity Bowling Teams n Rab’s Lane’s Youth Intramural Bowling League

Community Service: n St. Peter’s Boys High School La Sallian Youth Club n Youth Lector, Altar Server and Eucharistic Minister St. Adalbert’s Church n Volunteer with St. Adalbert’s Summer Camp n Volunteer with Staten Island Blind Society n Staten Island Polar Plunge n Tutor St. Peter / St. Paul Elementary School n St. Adalbert’s CYO 8th Grade Basketball team

Awards: n National Honor Society n American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR certified n IAABO Basketball Referee n St. Vincent De Paul Scholarship n Hugh L. Carey Award n College Advantage Award n Catholic High School Award n Catholic Scholar’s Award

GENEVIEVE BRUEN2013 Gullickson McGuire Scholarship Recipient

SANTO TIRALOSI2013 Terry Sweeney Scholarship Recipient

The Maverick Foundation Inspiring Our Future Leaders to . . . Create a vision

Our flagship annual scholarship to Moore Catholic High School was established to honor the memory of Joe Gullickson, who made the ultimate sacrifice as a lieutenant with the FDNY on September 11, 2001 at the WTC and Dan McGuire, who tragically lost his life in automobile accident in 1976 at the age of 17.

THE GULLICKSON MCGUIRE SCHOLARSHIP

Joe possessed a genuine concern for others and would do anything for anyone anytime. “No” was not in his vocabulary. FDNY Captain Tom Giordano said in his eulogy, “Joe was an exceptional officer, always learning, always teaching, and, above all, always looking out for his men. I am proud to call Joe a brother, a hero, and a friend.”

Dan was a natural leader and co-captain of Moore Catholic’s track team. He always gave 110% and was a true friend. Track Coach Bill Hodge said, “If ever I was to have a son, Danny is like what I want my son to be. He had so many good attributes – he was a tough, fine athlete, and combined that with sensitivity towards his fellow human beings.” Dan’s favorite motto was, “To the Max.”

To the MaxOpportunity & Challenge

Inspiring Our Future Leaders to . . . Believe in their abilityThe Maverick Foundation

Congratulations to the 2017 Gullickson McGuire

Scholarship Recipient

My BrotherAs a gift from God, You came to us on Saint Joseph’s Day And were so named in his honor.

Our time together was brief, the years too few So much you gave of yourself Always with a welcome smile and a helping hand.

On 9/11 with the Ladder 101 Red Hook Raiders To the Towers you courageously raced Knowing the danger, unknowing your fate, That was the ultimate sacrifice you were to make.

Now you are my eternal hero Forever you are my loving brother Always remembered with admiration and appreciation. So, you continue to do great things here on ear th While smiling down upon us from heaven.

Sydney Xhunga n Attending Moore Catholic High School n Graduate of Intermediate School #75

Extracurricular Activities: n Player with Staten Island Saints Softball Team n Member of JCC Kidz Klub n Dancer with Dance Factory Studio

Awards: n Outstanding Student in Honors & Accelerated Courses

Inspiring Our Future Leaders to . . . Make a differenceThe Maverick Foundation

Gullickson McGuire Scholarship Recipients

MATTHEW PLESZEWICZ2015 Gullickson McGuire Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Sophomore Year at Moore Catholic High School

n Volunteer with St. Teresa Basketball Clinic

n Volunteer with Mid Island Baseball in the farm division

n Volunteer with SI Finest AAU program for their tournament and golf outing

n Volunteer with the Travis Fourth of July Parade

n Volunteer with the Special Olympics at the Hillside Swim Club

n Works with the Mid Island Concession Stand

ALANA GENOVESE2016 Gullickson McGuire Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Freshman Year at Moore Catholic High School

Extracurricular Activities: n Student with the NYPD Youth Academy n Player with Moore Catholic JV Basketball Team n Player with Moore Catholic Varsity Soccer Team n Player with Staten Island Soccer Club U-18 Travel Team n Player with Montclair United Soccer Club U-16 Travel Team n Member of Saint Charles Teen Club n Counselor at Saint Charles Bible School

Community Service: n Team Manager with Unity Games Basketball Team n Volunteer at Saint Charles Summer Camp

Awards: n Consistent Honors Student

The Maverick Foundation Inspiring Our Future Leaders to . . . Help others

KRISTEN BRENNAN2015 Gullickson McGuire Scholarship Recipient

n Applied for the Congressional Award Bronze Medal n Completed Sophomore Year at Moore Catholic High School

Extracurricular Activities: n Moore Catholic Varsity Softball n Moore Catholic Varsity Basketball n Staten Island Saints Gold Softball Player n New York Panthers Showcase Softball Player n Member of Student Council n Developing Artistic Skills with Painting & Drawing

Community Service: n Volunteer with Saint Teresa’s Youth Program n Peer Tutor n Polar Bear Plunge n Bread of Life Drive n Breast Cancer Walk n Volunteer with Snug Harbor Theater

Awards: n National Honor Society n Principal’s List in the Presentation Scholar’s Academy

Trips & Travel: n Cape Cod Maritime Museum n New Jersey Maritime Museum n Snug Harbor Cultural Center n The Bronx Zoo

KRISTEN BLANCHARD2014 Gullickson McGuire Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Junior Year at Moore Catholic High School

n Congressional Award Silver Medal Recipient

n Inducted into the National Honor Society

n Member of Presentation Scholars Academy

n Member of Moore Catholic’s Varsity Softball team

n Member of Staten Island Saints Fastpitch Softball team

n Volunteer with the Travis 4 of July Parade Committee

n Volunteer with the “Where To Turn” Organization

n Staten Island Advance Carrier

Gullickson McGuire Scholarship Recipients

The Maverick Foundation Inspiring Our Future Leaders to . . . Achieve their full potential

For anyone who knew John Thomann, we would all agree that he was taken from all of us far too soon. His battle with melanoma was valiant and served as an inspiration. There are many adjectives that can be used to describe him.

n COMMITTED, no one worked harder than John from his high school job pumping gas to his last days at Turner. Coming to work every day, regardless of the effort that it took. He under-stood that people were counting on him and he refused to let them down.

n INTERESTED, John took a genuine interest in everyone that he met and anything that might be their passion. John would ask countless questions trying to understand the person through their interests.

n PASSIONATE, John had many interests of his own and he was passionate about them. He enjoyed muscle cars, in particular, his ‘66 GTO. He enjoyed Long Island, Mattituck, boating and fishing were also among John’s interests. He loved and respected the military, in particular, vintage military aircraft. He shared his enthu-siasm with others, encouraging many to join in. Many Turner staffers spent Memorial Day sitting on a cold and wet Jones Beach to watch the annual airshow that John loved so much.

n OPTIMISTIC, The Mets, the Jets, the Islanders...nothing else needs to be said.

Most of all John Thomann LOVED. He loved his family. Kathleen, Jacqueline and James were un-doubtedly the center of his world. His brothers and sisters and other family members were all in John’s world as well. He cherished his 30 year friendships with his classmates from Maria Regina HS. He loved the NY construction industry, his colleagues at Turner, especially “the boys and girls of Turner Interiors" as he would often say. He loved the owners, especially the difficult ones, the architects and designers, the subcontractors, and vendors, but most of all John loved the challenges that we all face every day.

The son of an NYPD ESU Sargent with 37 years on the job and the brother of an FDNY firefighter assigned to Vinegar Hill Ladder 23 in Manhattan, John highly regarded and admired the dedication and bravery of our first responders especially the NYPD and FDNY. He faithfully made time from his busy schedule each and every year to remember 9/11. John always asked what he could do for the Maverick Foundation and was one of our strongest supporters behind the scenes...just the way he liked it.

The Maverick Foundation is honored and proud to present these scholarships in memory of John who truly was a unique individual and lived each day with a smile and kind word.

JOHN THOMANN


Congratulations to the2017 John Thomann


n Attending Xaverian High School n Graduate of Our Lady of Good Counsel School

Extracurricular Activities: n Player with Cedar Stars Travelling Soccer Team n Player witt OLGC CYO Basketball Team n Member of OLGC Debate Team n Talent Show Singer & Backstage Assistant

Awards: n Consistent High Honors with 96 Average n President’s Award for Educational Excellence n St. John’s University Women in Science Award n Award for Excellence in English Language Arts n The Maria Sollitto Memorial Student

Achievement Award n FDNY Emerald Society Captain Hugh McCabe

Award

GRACE HYLAND


MICHAEL DAVIS2016 John Thomann Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Freshman Year at Xaverian High School

n Volunteers at Nursing Home

n Completed field trip to Washington, D.C.

n Recipient of The Roy Gerardi Award for St. Anselm’s Youth Activities

n City Council Citation Outstanding Citizenship Award

n Senator Martin J. Golden Certificate of Achievement

n Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade Education Fund Award

n Certificate of Merit Award for Member of Student Government

n Member of Xaverian High School JV Football Team

JULIA CALVO2016 John Thomann Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Freshman Year at CSIHS for International Studies n Completed Freshman Year with 98 Average

Extracurricular Activities: n CSIM Track Team n CSIM Cross Country Track Team n Altar Server at Saint Teresa Parish n Played vibraphone at Spring Concert

Community Service: n Volunteer with CYO Track & Field n Tutor

Awards: n Summa Cum Laude - Top Honors n Freshman MVP for Cross Country

John Thomann Scholarship Recipients


In November of 2010, the track and field community lost a shining light with the sudden passing of Coach Bill Hodge. He died doing what he loved to do for over four decades . . . inspiring

and coaching runners to achieve their full potential in running and in life. Bill began his lifelong dedication to track and field as a runner at Monsignor Farrell High School and Staten Island Community College. Bill began his coaching career at Moore Catholic High School where he jump started a lackluster program through his enthusiasm, dedication, and great personality. Bill knew instinctively when a proverbial kick in the pants was needed or words of encouragement or a joke to break up the tension with his quick humor. His runners always gave 110% because they knew he was there with them . . . heart and soul. When the Moore Catholic team tragically lost their Co-Captain and leader, Dan McGuire, Bill handled the traumatic loss with such class and reverence. He kept the team together and used Dan’s favorite phrase as our motto, “To the Max!”

Coach Bill Hodge He Lived “To the Max”

Bill progressed through numerous college coaching assignments including Wagner College, Robert Morris University, Lafayette, Columbia University, Bucknell University, Rider University, and, most recently, Belmont Abbey College. During his career, Bill was honored as “Coach of the Year” in four different NCAA Division I conferences.

A four year runner at Moore Catholic, John Cizin, says of Bill, “He taught me so much more about life than just running. He taught me about hard work, teamwork, and dedication.” Bill’s accomplishments will be there for the record books in the annals of track and field for the ages but his true and most important impact on the world was the intangible positive influence he had on the so many young people he coached in life without even knowing it. He wrote in my high school yearbook, “Keep Plugging!” This is so typical for Bill with his infectious positive attitude.

The Maverick Foundation is honored and proud to present the annual Bill Hodge Memorial Scholarship to a special young adult who embraces the character and values of Bill, is determined to reach his or her full potential in all areas, possesses the desire to help others, and leads by example.


Congratulations to the2017 Bill Hodge

Scholarship RecipientGRACE SCHAAFF

n Attending Saint Joseph by the Sea High School n Graduate of Blessed Sacrament School

Extracurricular Activities: n Volunteer with NYPD Anchor Club n Runner for Blessed Sacrament Track Team n Runner for Ocean Breeze Waverunners Track Team n Takes Piano Lessons

Awards: n John Ciano Track MVP Memorial Award n Consistent Principal’s List Student


MAEVE HARRINGTON2016 Bill Hodge Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Freshman Year at Notre Dame Academy

Extracurricular Activities: n Notre Dame Academy Track Team n Notre Dame Academy Cross Country Team n Notre Dame Academy Health Club n Notre Dame Academy Photography Club n Notre Dame Academy Glamour Girls

Community Service: n Assistant Coach with Blessed Sacrament Swim Team

Trips & Travel: n Laid Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery

Bill Hodge Scholarship Recipients


Bill Hodge Scholarship Recipients

PETER ROTONDO2014 Bill Hodge Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Junior Year at Saint Peter’s High School n Silver Medal Congressional Award Program Recipient

Extracurricular Activities: n Treasurer for Saint Peter’s HS Student Council n Saint Peter’s Varsity Football Player n Saint Peter’s HS Interact Club

Community Service: n Meals on Wheels n Assumption Church Soup Kitchen & Teen Council n Travis July 4th Parade & Parade Committtee

Awards: n Three-year member of National Honor Society n Saint Peter’s HS Scholars Program

Work & Internships: n Part-time employee at Pier 76 & Molo Restaurants

EMILIE LAURIA2015 Bill Hodge Scholarship Recipient

n Applied for the Congressional Award Bronze Medal

n Notre Dame Academy Cross Country, Varsity Track and Field

n High School Academic Achievement Award in Art

n CYO Track Coaching Volunteer

n Volunteer with the Staten Island Animal Care Center

n Dedicated Cross Fit enthusiast

n Dedicated babysitter


James (Jim) Boylan was a man dedicated to the service of our great city and country who served in the army during the Korean War and had a 27 year career with the FDNY. Jim was also a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus. Jim was also struck by tragedy three times in his life with the loss of two beloved wives and his daughter Laura. Yet through it all, Jim carried this heavy burden with humility and would not weigh you down with his loss. He was a genuine friend and a kind man who was sincerely interested in your life and did not hesitate to help you if he could in any way. Jim’s childhood friend, Father Phillip Blaine, said during his eulogy, “Jim was always a good guy and I do not mean that in a superficial way.” Anyone who

JIM BOYLAN met Jim just once came away with that same impression. He loved to share a laugh with you and always had a smile on his face when he met you. Jim’s well-rounded life made him an avid golfer and tennis player as well as a big fan of country music. Jim was also a graduate of Wagner College with a degree in business. Jim was a dedicated and stalwart supporter of The Maverick Foundation and a lifelong friend of The Gullickson Family.

The Maverick Foundation is honored and proud to offer an an-nual scholarship in memory of Jim Boylan to the son or daughter of a New York City firefighter who is an eighth grader and will be attending a Catholic high School on Staten Island.


FAITH BERTE n Attending Saint Joseph by the Sea High School n Graduate of Saint Clare School

Extracurricular Activities: n Captain of Saint Clare’s Cheerleading Team n Volunteer with Breast Cancer Walk n Volunteer with “Light The Night” for Leukemia &

Lymphoma Society n Member of Yearbook Staff n Peer Tutor

Awards: n Consistent Honor Roll Student

Congratulations to the2017 Jim Boylan

Scholarship Recipients

AMANDA FEDE n Attending Saint John Villa Academy n Graduate of Saint Rita School

Extracurricular Activities: n Volunteer with Dwelling Place Outreach Center n Cast Member with Saint George Theater

Christmas Show n Volunteer with the Staten Island Zoo n Counselor-In-Training with the Staten Island Zoo n Altar Server with Saint Rita’s Parish n Dancer with Mrs. Rosemary Dance Studio n Aide with Saint Rita’s Religious Education

Program n Soccer Player

Awards: n Member of National Junior Honor Society




PATRICK GOLDING n Attending Monsignor Farrell High School n Graduate of Saint Charles School

Extracurricular Activities: n Player with Saint Charles Basketball Team n Player with Saint Charles Baseball Team n Volunteer with Villamarin Math & Science Camp n Player with the 9/11 Flag Football Team n Vice President of the Student Council

Awards: n Consistent First Honors Student n Monsignor Thomas Bergin Scholarship n Gold Medal in Language Arts

SEAN KEAG n Attending Monsignor Farrell High School n Graduate of Blessed Sacrament

Extracurricular Activities: n Player for Blessed Sacrament CYO Basketball Team n Player for Cedar Stars Academy Travelling Soccer Team n Player for Staten Island Bulldogs Travelling Basketball

Team n Altar Server with Blessed Sacrament n Volunteer with Special Olympics

Awards: n Consistent Honor Roll Student

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and, most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” . . . Pele


HAILEY NYQUIST n Attending Saint Joseph Hill Academy n Graduate of Intermediate School #51

Extracurricular Activities: n Swimmer with Trident Aquatic Club n Swimmer with Hillside Swim Club n Swimmer with Blessed Sacrament Swim Team n Takes piano lessons n Assistant with Bible School and Nursery at Bethany

Lutheran Brethren Church n Student Council Member at IS 51 n Volunteer with “Operation Christmas Child” n Volunteer with March of Dimes n Volunteer with Breast Cancer Walk

Awards: n Arista National Honor Society Member n Completed four high school level courses n Principal’s List Student in Honor Program

FRANCESCA PASCALE n Attending Saint Joseph Hill Academy n Graduate of Saint Joseph Hill Academy

Extracurricular Activities: n Staten Island Travel Soccer Team n Saint Joseph Hill Recreational Soccer n Assistant Teacher with Saint Teresa’s Religious Educa-

tion Program n Interest in Photography




Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipients

SOPHIA BALDASSARRE2016 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Freshman Year at Saint Joseph Hill Academy

Extracurricular Activities: n Player for SJHA Varsity Soccer Team n Runner for SJHA Track Team n Starting Player on Travel Soccer Team

Community Service: n Volunteer with Summer Camp


Work & Internships: n Lifeguard

NICHOLAS WILSON2016 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Freshman Year at Saint Joseph by the Sea High School in Honor’s Program with 95 Average

Extracurricular Activities: n Starting Defender on SJBTS JV Soccer Team n Competed in National Competition with SJBTS Robotics Team n Player on CYO Basketball Team

Community Service: n Volunteer with Meals on Wheels


Trips & Travel: n Completed Expedition Trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art n Completed Bike Excursion to High Rock Park & Greenbelt



JACQUELINE SUTERA2015 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Sophomore Year at Notre Dame Academy n Maintained 90+ Average n Approved for the Congressional Award Bronze Medal

Extracurricular Activities: n Notre Dame Academy Varsity Cheerleading Team

Community Service: n Clove Lakes Health Care Center n Snug Harbor Culture Center in the Art Lab n Volunteer at Notre Dame Academy n Peer Tutor

Awards: n National Honor Society n NDA Team placed 11th at the NHSCC Cheerleading Competition in

Walt Disney World

HANNAH NYQUIST2015 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Approved for the Congressional Award Bronze Medal n Completed Sophomore Year at Saint Joseph Hill Academy

Extracurricular Activities: n SJHA Varsity Swim Team n Taking Piano lessons

Community Service: n Assistant Coach with Blessed Sacrament Swim Team n Instructor with Swim Kidz teaching kids with disabilities how

to swim n Tutor n Richmond University Medical Center Teen Leadership Program

Work & Internships: n Lifeguard at the Fountains



MADISON GORMAN2015 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Approved for the Congressional Award Bronze Medal n Completed Sophomore Year Saint Joseph Hill Academy n Honor’s Program with 97 Average

Extracurricular Activities: n St. Joseph Hill Academy Varsity Swim Team n St. Joseph Hill Academy Drama Club n Hill Singers n American Cancer Society Club n Competitive Diving Training Program, Hopper Diving

Community Service: n OLSS/SI Academy Volunteer Assistant Swim Coach n Assistant Swim Coach at Great Kills Swim Club n American Cancer Society Fashion Show n Polar Plunge for American Cancer Society n Mock Trial Team

Trips & Travel: n Scuba Diving Course – Turks and Caicos Islands n Snorkeling Expedition – Turks and Caicos Islands

Work & Internships: n Lifeguard at South Shore Swim Club

JENNA CARRERA2015 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Congressional Award Bronze Medal Recipient n Completed Sophomore Year at Saint Joseph Hill Academy

Extracurricular Activities: n Travel League Soccer n Saint Joseph Hill Academy Track Sprinter

Community Service: n Volunteer with Meals on Wheels n Volunteer with Project Hospitality

Trips & Travel: n Planning trip to Greece

Work & Internships: n Work at Snug Harbor Little League Snack Bar


TERRY SWEENEY He Lived Strong

There are special people in the world who inspire and amaze us with their spirit for life and ability to rise above adversity and insurmountable odds with grace and courage. Terry Sweeney was one of these people.

Despite being afflicted with a rare degenerative neurological disease at a young age that gradually denied him of his motor skills until it ultimately took his life, Terry had a radiant smile and a magnetic personality that defied his condition. He stayed involved with his passion for sports especially his beloved Saint Peter’s Eagles with its hallowed basketball heritage. Although confined to a wheelchair for his entire adult life, it did not prevent him from attending activities and events that had to have been difficult for him but you could never tell.

Even in his last days when Terry could not speak or eat and the disease was really taking its toll, you could tell how happy he was to see you. His sense of humor was infamous not only to make a joke at your expense but his ability to even laugh at himself.

You could really tell how special he was by how many true friends he had. To know him was to love him and anyone who came to know him was a better person. Terry “lived strong” long before the phrase was coined on a yellow rubber wristband. He never had the opportunity to pursue a career or get married and have a family but he never complained and always made the most of what he did have.

Terry led by example without even knowing it.

The Maverick Foundation is honored and proud to present the annual Terry Sweeney Memorial Scholarship to a special young adult who embraces the character and values of Terry, is determined to reach his or her full potential in all areas, possesses the desire to help others, and leads by example.


JASON MORA

n Attending Saint Peter’s High School n Graduate of Rita’s School

Extracurricular Activities: n Altar Server with Saint Rita’s Parish n Aide with Saint Rita’s Religious Education

Program n Player with Saint Rita’s Basketball Team n Takes Tae Kwon Doe Classes at the YMCA

Awards: n Member of National Junior Honor Society

Congratulations to the2017 Terry Sweeney



Terry Sweeney Scholarship Recipients

CHRISTOPHER CLANCY2015 Terry Sweeney Scholarship Recipient

n Approved for the Congressional Award Bronze Medal n Attending St. Peter’s High School n Completed Sophomore Year in Honors Program

Extracurricular Activities: n Saint Peter’s Varsity Basketball Team

Community Service: n Volunteer with Saint Charles Sports Program n Volunteer with Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Run

Awards: n First Honors Recipient

Trips & Travel: n Bicycle Tours of Staten Island n Full Day Hike of Delaware Water Gap n Viking Obstacle Course at Catskill Mountains

Work & Internships: n Worked as apprentice for construction contractor

FRANK PIZZELLA2014 Terry Sweeney Scholarship Recipient

n Congressional Award Silver Medal Recipient n Attending Saint Peter’s High School n Completed Junior Year in Honors Program

Extracurricular Activities: n St. Peter’s Swim Team n St. Peter’s Tennis Team n Student Council Member n Member of the Regent Century Club n Secretary of the Interact Club

Community Service: n Eight Grade CYO Basketball Coach at St. Rita’s n Junior Member of the Travis July 4th Parade Committee n Tutored Students at St. Peter St. Paul School n Volunteer for the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation n Volunteer for Meals on Wheels n Volunteer for Assumption Soup Kitchen

Awards: n Two Time Recipient of the Gallagher Award n President of the National Honor Society


On countless rides home from busy tours in Brooklyn, while coming over the Verrazano, I would reflect on the mayhem of the fires and emergencies from that tour.

I would be amazed at the bravery and dedication and black humor of the Brothers. When things were at their worst, these guys were at their best. There were really remarkable acts of bravery that were common place and done with modesty. Where do we get these guys, I questioned a thousand times.

And the answer is always the same: they come from great families and great schools and have great friends!

That’s what makes them such special men and losing them such a disaster!

Thanks for remembering Joe in such a great way, and at the end of the day he would want us to celebrate who he was: a damn good NYC Fire Officer! The best!

MICHAEL MEAGHER Retired FDNY Captain

I had not seen Joseph Gullickson in years. When we knew him, he was Joby — a young neighbor who came over to mow our lawn and chat or sit on the front step to say hello. He taught me how to drape the electrical cord for the mower over my back so it wouldn’t be run over while making its way through the tidy little lawns we had in the front and back yards. He was a happy kid. He was a polite and relaxed kid. Our family was glad to know him and knew he would grow up to be a good person and make his contribution to a com-munity. Decades later, after 9/11, I read some remarks about how he went inside a tower and never came out. I read about how much he loved coming home from work to his family. I remembered the good-natured boy with a wonder-ful smile who took his time when he came by to mow our lawn, occasionally stopping for a chat on the front step with a cool drink on a hot summer day.

MARCIA ROWEN BRIER

REMEMBERING JOE ....


THE RED HOOK RAIDER RECOGNITION AWARDTo continue our connection with the Ladder 101 and Engine 202 Firehouse, the Maverick Foundation recognizes one firefighter each year with a plaque, a T-shirt, and New York Yankees tickets courtesy of a longtime friend of the foundation Ted Farinella. The following Red Hook Raiders have been recognized for outstanding service and dedication:

n 2016 . . . Lt. Joe Farinacci n 2015 . . . Firefighter Andy Singleton n 2014 . . . Chief Thomas Giordano n 2013 . . . Chief Edward Kearon n 2012 . . . Lt. Erik Knudsen n 2011 . . . Chief Jack Oehm n 2010 . . . Firefighter Eddie Davis n 2009 . . . Firefighter Tony Catapano

THE JACK CONNOLLY LEADERSHIP AWARDJack was a retired FDNY Captain, an Air Force veteran, and a Knights of Columbus member. He was also a Eucharistic minister and founded St. John the Evange-list Catholic Church in Naples, Florida. These members of our community have been recognized in Jack’s honor for striving to be their best, their willingness to help others, and being an inspiration for others to follow:

n 2016 . . . Daniel McGuire n 2015 . . . Kristen Gullickson n 2014 . . . Lauren Carini n 2013 . . . Olivia Carini n 2012 . . . Amanda Gullickson n 2011 . . . Michael Byrne n 2010 . . . Kate Roche n 2010 . . . Daniel Cassissa n 2009 . . . Briana Marino n 2008 . . . Michaela Hady

THE BILL REEL LEADERSHIP AWARDBill was a longtime friend of the foundation and a founding board member who always brought thoughtful insights and ideas to the table at a time when the organization was still finding its way. Bill was a lifelong New Yorker and a columnist for the New York Daily News for 38 years. He often covered stories of people who went from being down-and-out to living happy and useful lives. As a plaque in his honor put it, he “wrote about ordinary New Yorkers in an extraordinary way.” The following people have been recognized with a leadership award in Bill’s honor for striving to be their best, their willingness to help others, and being an inspiration to others:

n 2016 . . . Joseph McGuire n 2015 . . . Thomas Dunne n 2014 . . . Shannon Gullickson & Isabel Gullickson n 2013 . . . Lucy Primiano n 2012 . . . Catherine Drago n 2011 . . . Lauren Gullickson n 2010 . . . Samantha Raymond

THE EAGLE AWARDThis award is given to one community member each year who demonstrates service, dedication, and support of the foundation:

n 2016 . . . Peter Batten n 2015 . . . Ted Farinella n 2014 . . . Kenneth Schirripa n 2013 . . . Ryan O’Shea n 2012 . . . Bob Barker n 2011 . . . Greg Dooney n 2010 . . . Jim Boylan n 2010 . . . John & Joann Christie n 2009 . . . Edward Kearon n 2009 . . . Joe Borrelli n 2008 . . . Christopher “Zeke” Quin

AWARDS PRESENTED


In Loving Memory of Bill Reel, a true friend of the

foundation and founding board member

The Bill Reel Award

To

Jacqueline Tironefor striving to be your best,willingness to help others, and being an inspiration

for others.Congratulations!

The Jack Connolly AwardFor

Outstanding Leadership to

Joseph Byrne for Steadfast Support & Dedication

Thanks!

The Eagle Award

TO

The Maverick Foundationis proud to present the following awards:

The Red Hook Raider Award

Ronald Kingsley

DJ Carinifor striving to be your best,

willingness to help others, and being an inspiration for others.

Congratulations!


The Maverick Foundation is proud to announce that seventeen well deserving eighth grade students received Good Citizen Awards during their school’s graduation ceremony that included a certificate along with a tee shirt and a medal. Each student was nominated by their eighth grade teacher for being an exemplary role model who regularly demonstrates respect for others, willingness to help others, and having a worthy academic record, especially regarding conduct and effort.

Students were also selected for having overcome a significant obstacle in their lives such as an illness or difficult family situation while maintaining a positive attitude and achieving their goals. The recipients for each of the following schools are:

SCHOOL GCA RECIPIENTBlessed Sacrament Jessica Czapalski

Holy Rosary Brian DeGroat

Notre Dame Mariana Mezzacappa

Our Lady Help of Christians Nathalia Navarro

Our Lady of Good Counsel Caitlin Montijo

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Ritchie Rodriguez

Our Lady Queen of Peace John Ardi

Our Lady Star of the Sea Michael Spungin

Sacred Heart Emma Ferguson

Saint Adalbert Cassidy LaCerra

Saint Ann Anthony Eadicico

Saint Charles Robert Deverson

Saint Christopher Matthew Landuogt

Saint Clare Francesco DeFiore

Saint John Villa Elizabeth Sulley

Saint Joseph Saint Thomas Alexa White

Saint Rita Amanda Fede

The Maverick Foundation’s Good Citizen Award Program has issued 258 awards since its inception fourteen years ago.

Fourteenth Annual Good Citizen Award Program presents Seventeen Awards


S U P P O R T E R R E C O G N I T I O NThe Maverick Foundation is proud to have Turner Construction Company as our primary sponsor for this event.

Turner Construction Helpers:Joe O’Conner, Milton Cheung, John Cizin, Paul Dorsi, Vincent Massucci, Joe Byrne, Frank Yozzo, Brouck Amerga, Gary McAssey

Charles MurphySenior Vice President

Pat DiFilippoExecutive Vice President

Peter DavorenPresident and CEO

A-Val Architectural MetalAdco Electrical – Gina AddeoAdvantage ReprographicsAirpath – John MazzaAl & Vera AbateAlmar PlumbingArden Coaching – Maren PerryArk LattB&G Electrical – Jim GiorgioBobby “Mad Dog” BarkerBelt PaintingBlue Diamond Sheet Metal, Inc.Center Sheet MetalCharlie PattiChocolate FantasyCity View BlindsCommodore ConstructionCommsult Communications Ken SchirripaConrad Schweizer NurseriesConsolidated CarpetConventional Stone CompanyCurtis BorgstedeCustom CarpetD&B Cousins ConstructionDiana VillarrealDave VurtureDCLDennis McNamaraDooley Electrical Eastern Millwork Inc.Eileen & Kevin ChristieEJ Electrical CompanyFDNY Chief Ed KearonFDNY, Fire Transport Foundation, “Truck #343”Feinstein IronworksFive Star Electrical – Natan CohenFresh Meadow Mechanical Corp.FW Sims MechanicalGateway ElectricGenetech Windows

Greg & Janette Dooney & SonHector PerezHeritage Air ConditioningHugh O’Kane Electrical CompanyiEnterprises – John CariniIsland Fire ProtectionIsland International Enterprises, LLCJackie DelucaJacobson & Company – Thomas JacobsonJanine Erali “In Memory of John Ferrari”Jaros, Baum, & BollesJDP Mechanical Inc.JEM ArchitecturalJerry Scully “God Bless America”Jill & Peter CallegariJim BoylanJoann & John ChristieJoanne & John DriscollJohn & Mary ChristoffersenJohn Civetta & SonsJohn & Denise MarinoJoseph R. ByrneKaitlyn M. TuriKate & Joe O’SheaKatherine GleesonKevin and Katie ThompsonKevin EitelKristen Doyle GallagherLaw Office of Anthony DannaLJC Dismantling CorporationLori & John TomaszewskiMilton CheungNacirema IncorporatedNational AcousticsNelson Air Conditioning Olympic PlumbingPatricia ByrnePeg & Frank CamoiaPerfect Building Maintenance

Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation Inc.Peter & Leonora BattenPeter NigroPetricca Industries, Inc./Unistress Corp.PJ Mechanical CompanyR&R Scaffold – Giovanni SavinovichRad & D’Aprile, Inc.Rael Sprinkler CompanyRalph GullicksonRichmond Lawn SprinklersRosa & Vincent LeonettiRyan & Christina O’SheaS&C ProductsSchneider ElectricScott ReimanSiemens Building TechnologiesSirina Fire ProtectionSound Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Inc.Sprayforce ManufacturingStanley BermudezStaten Island YankeesSusan ReelTed Farinella ConsultingThe Beer GardenThe Perez FamilyThe ShadesTimothy StevensTom & Amy MortkoTom FrankenberryTom GullicksonTravis 4th of July Parade Committee & Travis Civic AssociationUnited Air Conditioning – Richard VeltriUnited Hoisting & ScaffoldingVictory Sports, George SillerVilla Construction CompanyZeke Quin


Pride of F.D.N.Y.“Mad Dog” Bobby BarkerRed Hook Raider Race Car

God Bless AmericaSpecial Thanks and Appreciation to Jerry Scully whose voice sets the tone for Joe’s Special Day every year.


In Loving Memory ofRobert J. Gullickson

He was the devoted husband to Patricia for 58 years. Together they raised five children and have 10 grandchildren. He was a Korean War Veteran and an NYPD Officer. He was an inspirational basketball coach, avid golfer, dog lover, and the founder of Richmond Lawn Sprinklers.

No one can fill your shoes.You will be dearly missed but never forgotten.


“The whole trick to life is to open your eyes and see what is

going on around you.”- Dan McGuire

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“To live in the hearts of those left behind is not to die”

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Scholarship AgreementAll scholarships are incentive-based and have a maximum value of $7,000 with recipients required to enroll with The Congressional Award Foundation and achieve the Bronze Medal by December of their sophomore year, the Silver Medal by December of their junior year, and the Gold Medal by December of their senior year. A scholarship in the amount of $750 will be made in September of each school year that is contingent upon consistent progress towards each Congressional Award Medal. In addition, a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for obtaining the Bronze Medal; an additional $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for obtaining the Silver Medal, and a $2,000 scholarship for obtaining the Gold Medal. Please read further to learn more about the scholarship, the Congressional Award Program, the basic requirements for applicants, and the terms and conditions of the scholarships.

For more information visit our website at www.themaverickfoundation.com.

Red Hook RaideR FoReveR

FDNY Lt. Joseph Gullickson of Ladder 101 sacrificed his life while saving the lives of others on September 11, 2001 at the WTC. Joseph was a firefighter for fourteen years and was well respected among his fellow firefighters. Captain Tom Giordano said, “Joe was an exceptional officer, always learning, always teaching, and, above all, always looking out for his men. This was a man dedicated to his job and totally devoted to his family. I am proud to call Joe a brother, a hero, a friend.”

The Maverick Foundation is a privately run and managed non-profit organization that was established in 2002 to empower well-rounded graduating 8th graders who lead by example, possess the determination to reach their full potential, and have the desire to help others. We currently offer four scholarships that require recipients to enroll in the Congressional Award Program and achieve their prestigious Gold Medal before graduating from high school. This requires 400 hours of volunteer work, 200 hours of personal development, 200 hours of

physical activity, and numerous expedition/exploration trips. We offer the “Gullickson McGuire Scholarship” to Moore Catholic HS, the “Terry Sweeny Scholarship” to Saint Peter’s HS, the “Bill Hodge Scholarship” for an 8th grader committed to a track and field career in a Catholic HS on Staten Island, and the “Jim Boylan Scholarship” to the 8th grade son or daughter of a NYC firefighter attending a Catholic HS on Staten Island.

Documents

The 16th Annual Lt. Joe Gullickson Memorial Picnicthemaverickfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/...Danielle McLaughlin – Gold 2006 Mary-Kate Rose – Gold 2009 Christina Borovilas