Archbishop Walsh Academy was recently accredited an International Baccalaureate World School authorized to deliver the IB Diploma Programme. The Classroom of the Future is a global learning lab that will facilitate the teaching of the IB Diploma curriculum including: the integration of technology into all aspects of the learning process, access to national and international online

courses delivered through alternative accredited educational institutions, the ability to develop cooperative and investigative learning styles, and the ability to access limitless research information and digital learning tools and opportunities.

Southern Tier Catholic School has attained a standard of excellence in educational initiatives and already includes an aspect of global learning to the younger grades through a partnership with Mary-Star – their sister school located on the Grand Bahama Island. To continue this progression and ready students for the challenging IB Diploma Programme at the high school level, it is imperative that students become familiar with the style of teaching in a global learning lab. While preparing students for future educational opportunities, it will also

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The Annual Fund List of Donors is a tribute to our alumni, parents and friends who have donated throughout the 2010-2011 fiscal year and supported our schools.

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The Eagles Gala Auction was a record success - raising significant funds to benefit both schools while also promoting involvement by the entire community.

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School is in session and our students are thriving in this new academic year. While many changes have taken place - the Eagle spirit is indeed alive.

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Think Differently: for our students, our community, our future.

FALL 2011Technology:Classroom of the FutureSouthern Tier Catholic School and Archbishop Walsh Academy unveiled three Classrooms of the Future - two in the elementary division and one in the high school. These global learning labs will assist our students in research and global projects while also integrating technology into everyday learning.

WELCOMEBishop Kmiec

The Most Rev. Edward U. Kmiec, D.D. visited STCS and Walsh on September 13, 2011 for a dedication Mass. The Mass blessed the opening of school and the new

International Baccalaureate World School designation for Walsh. As the only Catholic school in the region to have this prestigious designation, the Bishop celebrated Mass with the school community and offered prayers for the opening of the school year and the success of the IB Diploma Programme.

A reception for the school community was held following the Mass where faculty, staff, board members and alumni greeted Bishop Kmiec and members of the Buffalo Diocese.

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broaden their perspective of the world – beyond Olean and Western New York.

The design for the global learning lab is founded upon the research conducted by Steelcase for their classroom of the future design. The lab promotes cooperative and group-based learning, encouraging students to embrace technology into every

We want all of our alumni to know what is happening at the schools and to stay involved with the latest news and events. It is for this reason that over

the past few months we have launched our new website at www.stcswalsh.org as well as a YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/stcswalsh

and of course our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Archbishop-Walsh-Academy/122837876283.

The final element of our communication to alumni is our monthly e-newsletter that discusses what is happening at the schools as well as pointing out important upcoming events. If you want to receive this e-newsletter, simply sign up on our website by scrolling to the bottom of our front page and enter your e-mail address. We want to ensure you know what is taking place at your alma mater!

WEBSITE LAUNCH:Facebook & YouTubeOur schools have gone digital! We now have a complete website where you can find any information (including the latest Walsh World) pertaining to the schools as well as a new YouTube channel that will feature videos from students and staff alike, our Facebook page that we encourage all alumni and friends to ‘Like’ and follow, and a new e-newsletter sent out monthly.

Walsh 500

Mr. John Ash Cutco Corporation Maureen Duggan ’62James Dwaileebe ’62Edward Gabriel ’68Andrew Johns ’86Knights of ColumbusMr. Stanley Kolkowski Richard Kosmerl ’68Marianne Laine ’64Francis Letro ’68John McAllister ’90Mr. John O’Laughlin W. Gregory Parks ’72Mr. Kenneth Poe Christopher Ruding ’92Ms. Virginia Sgro John Stevens ’70Mr. & Mrs. John WhelpleyMelissa Witzigman ’84Dr. Robert Worden ’63

Dr. John Watson Memorial Fund

Lynn Anzivine ’86Joseph Bantelman ’83Pamela Bump ’66Geoffrey Clarke ’85Patrick Clarke ’82Michael Conroy ’88Christopher Consedine ’88John Consedine ’63Tim Consedine ’92Louis DeRose ’88Michael Droney ’89Mr. & Mrs. Larry FordRyan Ford ’84Sean Ford ’86Michael Foskit ’85Eric Handler ’82Dr. Andrew Harris ’85Brian Hendrick ’86Avery Hong ’88Kathleen Ingalls ’85Knut Johnsen III

Craig Maguire ’88Nicole Maholtz ’86A. Michelle Marks Adrienne Marks Griffen ’83John McAllister ’90Lewis Medoff Christopher Napoleon Jeffrey Padlo ’85Pamela Pezzimenti ’86Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Ramage ’85Jacqueline Reed ’82Thomas Sear ’90Christopher Simms ’86Elizabeth Sowinski ’87Mrs. Ann WorthJeffrey Worth ’85

Walsh 500 & Memorial FundThe Walsh 500 is a unique group of donors who pledged a significant five-year commitment to the school in 2007-08. The Dr. John Watson Memorial Fund was established this year by a group of Walsh alumni and friends who wanted to honor the memory of coach and mentor - Dr. John Watson.

aspect of the learning process to redefine the way in which the process is formulated. In this concept, “instead of rows of desks, you’ve got tables angled around the space, where small groups of students sit in ultra-flexible swivel chairs, while the instructor moves freely around the room. Tables have ‘huddle boards’ -- little, mobile whiteboards for small group work that can later be shared with the entire class. Multiple projection screens on each wall keep students stimulated by giving everyone a front-row advantage.” [Steelcase]

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A first grader works on his mini-laptop during class.

Walsh 500 & Memorial FundThe Walsh 500 is a unique group of donors who pledged a significant five-year commitment to the school in 2007-08. The Dr. John Watson Memorial Fund was established this year by a group of Walsh alumni and friends who wanted to honor the memory of coach and mentor - Dr. John Watson.

Annual Fund 2010-2011The following list represents those individuals, groups and corporations who made donations to the Walsh Fund for Excellence during the fiscal year of August 2010 through August 2011. We thank everyone for their continued support of our schools - every gift does make a difference!The Legacy Society ($5,000+)Alfred A. Annunziato ’66AnonymousDr. Lyle F. Renodin FoundationFMC CorporationMr. & Mrs. Patrick Geary Eulalia Dempsey Trust Scott Haig ’92Marianne Laine ’64Oppenheimer Funds Legacy ProgramOlean General Hospital Mr. & Mrs. Chris PowersVincent Volpe*

Circle of Leaders ($2,500 - $4,999)Duggan & Duggan General Contractors Vincent & Harriet Palisano Foundation ScholarshipSt. Mary of the Angels Parish

Principal’s Circle ($1,000 - $2,499)Ancient Order of Hibernians (Olean) Scholarships for STCS & WalshMark AshJames Bohan ’82Mr. & Mrs. Edward Bysiek Jr. Paul Bzdak ’72*Rev. Gregory Dobson#Dr. Andrew Harris ’85John Heyer II Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus ScholarshipIrene McSweeney ’81Joseph Murphy ’68Craig & Sharon Myers*James Pownall ’69*Michael Swarthout ’75*Florence Wojan ’65

Rev. Kenneth Dorr Society ($500 - $999)Archbishop Walsh Booster ClubMr. & Mrs. Thomas BarieMr. & Mrs. Miles BintzFaith Boyce In Honor of Cynthia SmithMary Driscoll ’75Steve Driscoll ’74Karen Fohl Mr. & Mrs. Larry Ford#Franciscan Sisters of Allegany John Hafner ’68Rev. Msgr. James KellyA. Daniel Malone ’73Adrienne Marks Griffen ’83Mr. & Mrs. Thomas MarzecRuth McInerney ’63Dianne ScaturoJames Sczudlo ’70Dr. Emily Sinsabaugh#St. John’s Parish Anthony G. Nash Scholarship Fund

Rev. Cairnan Haggerty Society ($250 - $499)Joseph Bantelman ’83Marsha Block ’66Mrs. Edward Butler Sr. Dr. & Mrs. Patrick Casey#Dr. David Cunningham ’63Richard Davis ’69Martha Girard ’62Francis Macknica ’69Timothy Malone ’76John Matya ’66Daniel Metzler ’68James Metzler ’67Jerome Mikowicz ’65Dr. & Mrs. John NeesonOlean Soccer ClubDaniel Palumbo ’68Thomas Palumbo ’74Susan Reitz ’68Jeffrey Rembold ’89Mary Ann Sawaya ’69Craig Simmons ’68Craig Sinesiou ’64Nathaniel Smith ’93

Donna Sweet# Theresa Vignali ’77Margaret Weinholtz ’63

Aerie Society ($100 - $249)Dr. Robert Abdo ’68Kevin & Catherine AmbuskiJack Amphlett ’71Mr. & Mrs. Michael Anderson Dr. Daniel Anderson ’78Dr. Anthony Bassanelli ’74Lynn Bergreen-JohnsonJulie Bernas-Pierce ’67George Bischalaney ’65Mr. & Mrs. John BrairtonMr. & Mrs. Robert BrillMary Brown-Fee ’69Joseph Capito ’69Robert Carr ’71Mr. & Mrs. Paul CashimereMr. & Mrs. Albert CecchiPatrick Clarke ’82Donald Close Jr. Michelle Cole ’75 Archbishop Walsh Scholarship FundGerald CollinsCasey Conroy ’86Brian Culliton ’81Fr. Albert Cylwicki, CSBMrs. Ruth DavisMichael DeRose ’89Jean Desvernine ’69Louis DiMarinoSuzanne Dolecki ’72Mr. & Mrs. Francis Dougherty ’68Michael Droney ’89#Thomas Dunn ’69Mr. & Mrs. Robert DunnJames Dwaileebe ’62Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DwyerKellen Dwyer ’02Mr. & Mrs. William EisertMarcia Escobar ’65Kevin Etzkorn ’92Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Fordham Kathleen Freitas ’73Jeanne Fusco ’74Fr. Leo GallinaGary Gayton ’64Steven Goodwin ’65James Haley ’82George Harris ’66Mary Hays ’61Maria Horner ’71John Hudack ’71Dr. & Mrs. William HughesDaniel Kallenbach ’98William Kosinski ’85Daniel Kula ’67Patricia Loop ’64Matthew Maguire ’93David Malpiedi ’70A. Michelle MarksMrs. Louis MarraBarbara Matthes ’61Joyce McAndrew ’70Rev. Msgr. Leo McCarthyMr. & Mrs. Paul McCormickCDR Fenton McGonnell ’66Sean McLaughlin ’89Timothy McLaughlin ’92Mr. & Mrs. Dana MillerLeo Murphy Jr. ’64JoAnn Murrin ’73Kevin O’Connell ’68Josephine PagliaroliSteven Policastro ’90Robert & Odie PorterJonathan Rembold ’91Mark Reynolds ’69*James Reynolds ’77Laurie Reynolds-Bzdak ’75Michael Riehler ’79Rosemary Riley ’80 Walsh | 3

Dr. Pam SalzmannDr. & Mrs. Gordon SearMrs. Anne SerraBreeann Songer ’99Elizabeth Sowinski ’87Michael Stayer ’66Kathryn Stevens ’68Jeffrey Stevens ’79Mr. & Mrs. Russell SvendsenCatherine Sweet ’65Tasta Pizza Mrs. Nancy TimmeRev. Raymond UscholdVictor Vena ’70Phyllis Washburn ’66Mr. & Mrs. Francis Weinaug Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Zappia

Green & White Club ($1 - $99)Nannette Backus ’81Sheila Barbaro ’67Maureen Bernas ’73 In Memory of Anthony Zdrojowy ’73Mrs. Helen Bierfeldt In Memory of Edward Krieger ’71David Bodenstein ’63Betsey Brairton ’87Mr. & Mrs. George BrownCarol Brushingham ’66Peter Bzdak ’68Ulanda CacciottiDr. & Mrs. Puneet Chahal, DPM#Mr. & Mrs. James ClevelandDr. Timothy Culliton, D.P.M. ’83Mr. & Mrs. Edward Culliton IIISharon Cummings ’61Margaret Curry ’64Leroy Cyr ’79Dr. & Mrs. Barkley Daugherty#Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DeCerbo In Memory of Joseph Anastasia Mrs. Rita DeRose In Memory of Louis Bassano ’66Craig DiCola ’69Mr. & Mrs. Henry Dlugosz Daniel Dougherty ’71Mrs. Marcia Duffy Paul Duran Terrence Dwyer ’76Fr. Brennan-Joseph Farleo, OFM ’63Richard Feichter ’70Ms. Donna Flaherty-Geise Michael Foskit ’85Diana Foskit ’85Matthew Foster ’89Robert Frankenfield ’81Mr. & Mrs. William Fraser In Memory of Joseph Anastasia Jeffrey Garrison ’83Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gelen In Memory of Thomas Ryan ’62 Sr. Margaret Rose Gilmore Dr. William Gilroy Theresa Giraulo ’72Mrs. Elaine Gleason Katharine Goodwin ’63Mr. & Mrs. James Grego Joan Hall ’65Michael Hart ’70Karen Hill ’81Mr. & Mrs. James Hornburg Patricia Hupalo ’72Sally Jadlowski ’70Mrs. Helen Johnson Kevin Kamholtz ’66Michael Keenan ’65Michael Keller ’61Karen Kittle ’66Karl Klonowski ’68Karen Kowiak ’73Carol Kyser ’68Mr. & Mrs. Roger LordSarah Lyons ’61Elizabeth Maher ’62

John Maroney ’62Mrs. Marcia McAndrew In Memory of Louis Bassano ’66Robert McFarland ’76#Mr. & Mrs. Charles McGovern In Memory of John Terry ’67Mrs. Charlotte McLaughlin Mrs. Linda McSwain Thomas Moore ’70Denise Morgan ’70Stanley Morris In Memory of Louis Bassano ’66 Ms. Maria Nash Sharon Niehler ’65Teresa Nolan ’78John O’Laughlin# Jeffrey Padlo ’85James Palumbo ’75Brian Palumbo ’01Mrs. Amanda Parfitt Deborah Pelton ’69Mary Pierotti ’70Mr. & Mrs. Donald Policastro Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Pownall Jean Preston ’65Joseph Questa ’80Mark Rakus ’66Denise Renaud ’79Steve Riordan# Eugene Robak ’79Kathleen Russell ’73Msgr. John Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Brad Sande In Memory of Edward Krieger ’71B. Holland Satterfied Jr. In Memory of Louis Bassano ’66Ms. Phyllis Schibler Allaire-MacKinnon Scholarship FundCaroline Schreiber ’67Mary Sion ’66Dale & Cindy Smith#Linda Smith ’65Ashley Stoddard ’04Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Strucker ’64Ms. Mary Sullivan Rev. Walter Szczesny Robert Taylor ’76David Timme ’70Mr. Alexander Utecht John Vena ’71William Walsh ’71 In Memory of Edward Krieger ’71Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Walters In Memory of Edward Krieger ’71Rosanna Warren ’03Ann Marie Weaver ’82Harold Wilcox ’78 Archbishop Walsh Scholarship FundPatricia Wiley ’70Margaret Williams ’72Julie Wilson ’89WNY Association of Youth Boards & Youth Bureaus In Memory of Joseph Anastasia Kenneth Woodruff Karisa Young ’02Ms. Judy Zlockie Lisa Zlockie ’81

Matching Gift CompaniesChubb & Son Inc. Dresser-Rand CompanyGlaxoSmithKline FoundationWells-Fargo

*indicates matching donation#indicates donation includes a gift to theBeth Powers Scholarship

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report. Archbishop Walsh sincerely apologizes for any errors and/or omissions.

Held on the main and first floor of the Center for the Arts, the evening started at 6 p.m. with drinks and the opening of two silent auction areas. Bidding was fast and furious with many items bid out with the buy it now option. Restaurant gift certificates, golf packages, technology and spa days were the hot silent auction items of the evening. The excitement continued with a passed dinner catered by Dina’s Restaurant of Ellicottville, followed by a live auction with auctioneer Nate Smith ’93, who was assisted by Bob McCarthy.

Entitled the EAGLES GALA AUCTION, this year’s event provided guests the opportunity to bid on a number of live auction items ranging from fabulous trips to Napa Valley, California, Naples, Florida and the White Mountains of Arizona as well as an iPad, ski’s, Pandora jewelry basket, Brown Derby Surf & Turf Dinner for eight at the SBU Friary, a Ryan Miller autographed hockey stick, 50” plasma television, and perhaps the most interesting piece of the evening - an eight-foot church pew from the St. Elizabeth Mother House!

For the first time, the auction catalog was available online as well as distributed the evening of the event. Special thanks must be given to our lead sponsors of the evening: St. Bonaventure University, Worth W. Smith, Rock City Park and Dresser-Rand. Additionally, Olean Physical Therapy Professionals, PLLC, O’Laughlin Cadillac, Buick & GMC and Olean General Hospital provided support to the event along with numerous other local companies and organizations. All of these organizations purchased ads and event tickets, while also

SUCCESSEagles Gala AuctionMore than 150 people gathered to support STCS and Walsh for this year’s Eagles Gala Auction that took place at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on the campus of St. Bonaventure University. The schools hosted this silent and live auction fundraiser on Thursday, August 4, 2011. The event shattered all previous auction records - with the number of attendees and proceeds of more than $45,000 raised to benefit the two schools.

The start of the school year always brings a bit of trepidation along with excitement in seeing old friends and meeting new classmates. This year was no exception as the students of STCS

and Walsh were greeted by new principal, Mr. Tom McGlinn and by a new uniform policy that quite honestly, has our students looking very nice indeed.

This year we have students traveling from not only our local areas of Olean, Allegany, Portville, Cuba and Weston Mills, but also from Bradford, Pa., Springville, Arcade,

Ellicottville and everywhere in between. More than 85 new students joined us this year at STCS and Walsh, and we are fortunate to have parents and community members that are engaged in the mission of our schools. We encourage alumni to stop by and see the transformation - the Eagle spirit is alive and well.

Welcome StudentsSchools ThrivingOn a crisp fall day, more than 235 students entered the building on 208 North 24th street filled with anticipation and ready to commence the 2011-2012 academic year.

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donating items to be auctioned. Their assistance along with the encouragement of the community contributed to the evening’s success.

Special thanks to chair couples Dina DiPasquale and Jim Carls and Barkley and Debbie Daugherty, who worked tirelessly throughout the summer hosting gift gathering parties and generating enthusiasm for the Gala. Make sure to mark your calendar for next year’s Eagles Gala Auction - Saturday, September 29, 2012. You won’t want to miss it!

First graders enjoy their new classroom and classmates as well as their new uniforms!

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Fall SportsFall sports are underway with three varsity teams on the fields of play - boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer and girls’ volleyball. The teams continue to improve their skills and remain committed to good sportsmanship in all of their matches.

The varsity boys’ soccer team started the season strong with three wins right out of the gate. Coached by Jorge Tufino, a former professional soccer player from Ecuador, this young team has developed a strong team atmosphere and have continued to surprise their opponents with their skill level and commitment to excellence. Sophomore Christian Daugherty was recently named the U.S. Army Athlete of the Week (9/19-9/23) for his contributions on the soccer field. The U.S. Army awards an athlete of the week through WPIG (announced on the air and on their website). Athletes are nominated for excelling on the field of play and in the classroom. Christian scored three goals in wins over Franklinville and Central Baptist, and has demonstrated his commitment in the classroom by being a model student. With additional wins over West Seneca Christian and Coudersport, the team’s overall record stands at 5-3-1 with four games remaining in the season. Two of these games are at home and we encourage our alumni to come out and support the team.

Are you celebrating a reunion in 2012? Do you want to help organize your event?

Please contact the advancement office at 716.372.8122. We need your help to make

the reunion a success!

Open HouseSTCS and Walsh will host a community OPEN

HOUSE for prospective students and their families on Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Alumni Hoops GameThe annual Alumni Hoops Game will take place on February 11, 2012 at Walsh. Anyone interested in

playing should contact the school.

St. Patrick’s Day RaffleThe annual St. Patrick’s Day Raffle & Party will take place on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 7 to 11 p.m. Enter to win your chance for the $20,000 grand prize.

Class of 1962 50-Year ReunionThe Class of 1962 will celebrate their 50-year reunion on Friday, May 25, 2012 along with being honored at

the Class of 2012 graduation ceremony.

All Alumni ReunionThe all-alumni reunion picnic will take place on June 16, 2012: Reunion years include the classes of 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 and 2007.

Girls’ varsity soccer is back at Walsh. The girls fielded a team for the first time in two years last fall and this year, they have added players who are intent on improving and recording their first win. While the team is very young, they should be a force in the near future. Coach Sarah Rheinhart leads the team this fall and has emphasized drills and basic skill improvement. Thus far the girls have played five matches and while having lost those games, they remain positive that they will record their first win. Three games remain in the season - two of those are at home.

An intramural volleyball program in 2010 blossomed into the first varsity volleyball team in the history of the school last year. The team was young and gained valuable experience in their inaugural competitive season, picking up their first win in school history on October 19, 2010. Coached by Nate and Cait Farnum, this year’s team boasts many returning players and they continue to be competitive in their matches this season. They have played six games so far and came very close to recording their first win of the season against Belfast. Four games remain and the girls remain hopeful that they will again post a win this season.

Boys’ soccer experiencing success in 2012.

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The 43rd annual Walsh Alumni Reunion Weekend was a resounding success with more than 130 alumni on hand to reminisce, tour the school and enjoy an evening of food and music. The school was thrilled to welcome the alumni back to their alma mater - especially the opportunity to celebrate a 50th reunion with the class of 1961.

Walsh has undergone many changes over the years – priests and nuns teaching to now, lay faculty and staff; uniforms – we still have them – but yes they have changed; a jukebox in the cafeteria during lunch to a homecoming dance in the cafeteria; but some things have stayed the same – our commitment to Catholic education and our ability to offer outstanding academics. Walsh is now part of a bigger school – serving children from three years old to 18. Montessori, the #1 elementary school in all of Western New York, the #1 middle school in Cattaraugus

and Allegany counties and the International Baccalaureate High School – all on one campus – ready to serve our children and our community.

The school’s success is evident in our alumni – many of whom gathered on reunion weekend to share memories of their time here at Walsh. Part of the festivities included the induction of two outstanding alumni into the Walsh Wall of Fame. This was the fifth induction class since the inception of the Wall of Fame in 2007. The Wall of Fame honors those individuals who have made a significant contribution, in any field, to Archbishop Walsh over the years. James Leone ’63 and Ed Krieger ’71† were the honored inductees, with classmate Tim Flanigan accepting the award on behalf of Ed Krieger.

A unique celebration during the evening was that of our first 50-year class from Walsh - the class of 1961. Some things

have definitely changed since 1961, but the qualities found within those students in 1961 are quite similar to those who walk these halls today and we were honored that members of the class of 1961 joined together to celebrate 50 years since their graduation. Each class member was recognized with a special plaque inscribed with the Prayer of St. Francis in honor of the Class of 1961. In attendance were Sylvia Ligus Baer, B. James Bodenstein, Sharon Leone Cummings, Mary Scheminger Hays, Sarah Lyons, Barbara Bebko Matthes, Joan M. Passerino and John Spencer.

No reunion is ever complete without a few fun prize giveaways and this year was no exception. Winners of each category were given a logoed Walsh nylon drawstring bag: First Registered for this year’s reunion event was Sharon Cummings – Class of 1961; Farthest Traveled (determined via a MapQuest suggested route

REUNION 2011A Weekend CelebrationArchbishop Walsh celebrated Alumni Weekend and the 43rd Annual Alumni Reunion on Saturday, August 6, 2011 from 6 p.m. to Midnight at the school. Honored years included the first 50-year class from the school, the class of 1961 as well as the classes of 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2006.

to get to Walsh from the alum’s stated address) was third place, Joe Dwaileebe – Class of 1966: 2,510 miles from California; second place went to Barbara Matthes – Class of 1961: 2,594 Miles from Seattle and first place by a mere six miles, Alain Borromeo – Class of 1996: 2,600 Miles from California; Longest Married – James Bodenstein (47 Years) – Class of 1961; Most Children – Mary Hays (7) – Class of 1961; Most Grandchildren – Mary Hays (12) – Class of 1961. We also had three of our attendees with nine grandchildren – Thomas Gleason – Class of 1976, Bill Walsh – Class of 1971 and Nadyne (Devin) Litchfield – Class of 1966.

After dinner, catered by the Chef’s Bistro, and the awards ceremony - it was time to dance the night away with music provided by the band Southern Expresso. We thank all our alumni who attended and we look forward to Reunion 2012!

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alumni news and notesWalsh welcomes all submissions to alumni news and notes. You can send updates via e-mail to alumni@walshstcs.org or via mail to Advancement Office, 208 North 24th Street, Olean, NY 14760. Please submit photos with a resolution of 300 dpi. Thank you for keeping in touch.

Jerry Mikowicz ’65 was conferred the rank of “Meritorious Executive” in the Senior Executive Service by President Obama for sustained superior accomplishment in the management of programs of the U.S. Government and for noteworthy achievement of quality and efficiency in public service.

Mary Margaret (Maggie) Rose ’65 has worked in the energy industry for approximately 20 years, both on the retail supply side as well as consulting. She is currently managing the natural gas division for a large national energy consulting firm as well as overseeing electric procurement for commercial and industrial clients. While she claims to be trying to retire, she finds it difficult as she loves what she does!

Daniel Moran ’67 just celebrated 26 years of marriage. He and his wife, Teri,

have two daughters: Megan who is in Dallas pursuing her master’s in speech and hearing, and Colleen who is a senior at Purdue University, majoring in sound engineering. Daniel is the general manager of a cemetery and funeral home in Merrillville, Indiana.

Brion Neary ’78 is a furniture manager for Integrity Office in Buffalo, N.Y. He resides in Lancaster, N.Y.

Latif Chafik ’82 is now in Morocco.

Marie (Sampson ’95) Moore celebrated her one-year anniversary on August 24. She currently is employed by STEL and is working on her master’s degree in mental health counseling.

Patrick Johnson ’96 accepted a position as the senior airfield operations quality assurance subject matter expert for concurrent Technologies Corporation out of Jamestown, Pa.

To keep up to date on everything to do with Walsh sports - follow us on Twitter at

www.twitter.com/walshsports.

James Leone attended John Carroll University in Ohio and then served two years in the United States Army. He received his bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and SDA

from St. Bonaventure University and proceeded to serve at Belmont Central School for 32 years in the capacity of teacher, elementary principal and deputy superintendent.

Involved at Archbishop Walsh for a number of years, he was a member and treasurer of the Walsh Foundation, member of the Parents’ Club, member and past-president of the Sports Booster Club, and worked as the athletic director for the school from 2003 to 2006. In 1998, he and his wife, Judy, were recognized for their efforts on behalf of the school with the Parents’ Club Volunteers of the Year award. Two sons also went on to attend and graduate from Walsh - Darin in 1994 and Damen in 1998.

Ed Krieger was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1972 to 1992 throughout the country and at bases located in the Philippines, Japan and Korea. Upon

retiring from the Air Force, he was employed at New Directions up until his death in January 2011. Krieger received his bachelor’s degree from Empire State College in 1997.

Krieger impacted numerous families and youth throughout the community with his work at New Directions Youth and Family Services agency. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish, the American Legion Hughes-Skiba Post No. 535, Elkdale Monday Night Golf League, Archbishop Walsh Alumni Association and the Salamanca Historical Society. Ed is survived by his wife, Barbara (Furman) Krieger and his two sons - Christopher and Kelly - both of whom currently serve in the military.

Wall of FameInducteesThe Walsh Wall of Fame honors those individuals who have made a significant contribution, in any field, to Archbishop Walsh over the years. This year’s inductees were James Leone ’63 and Ed Krieger ’71†.

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Members of the Class of 1961 peruse class photos, a graduation program, announcements

and clippings during the 2011 Reunion Weekend event. They even flipped through their yearbook - the first ever for Walsh!

Tim Flanigan ’71 accepts Wall of Fame honor for Ed Krieger ’71†

Football RaffleThere is still time to purchase your tickets for Football Raffle 2012. The raffle awards a total of $7,000 in prizes – with $700 given out each week for 10 weeks and each purchased ticket offers the opportunity of 90 chances to win up to $2,500! Tickets for the Football Raffle are $10 each or three for $25 and will be sold through October 28, 2011. If you have questions or simply want to purchase tickets – please contact the school at 716.372.2891. Results will be posted weekly at www.stcswalsh.org.

2011-2012 Annual Fund Drive - Give Today!insidenext issue:

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My/Our Gift will be: _____________________q Check Enclosed (payable to Archbishop Walsh) q Credit Card (please circle) Visa MasterCard

Account #: _____________________________ Exp. Date: _____________________________Signature: ______________________________Employer ______________________________q Employer Will Match; Form EnclosedE-Mail Address: ________________________

The Walsh Fund For Excellence runs from September 2011 to the end of August 2012. Simply fill out the box to the right and send a check or credit card number to Archbishop Walsh, Attn: Advancement, 208 N. 24th Street, Olean, NY 14760. You can also donate online by visiting: www.stcswalsh.org/donation. Every gift makes a difference - Thank you.