SENIOR NEWSLETTER

March 14, 2016

CLASS OF 2016 – CONGRATULATIONS!

The following students have been accepted to the schools indicated:

Nicholas Roy ………………………. Babson College [MA] w/a $24,000 Presidential Scholarship; Quinnipiac University [CT] w/a $24,000 Trustee Scholarship;                     Northeastern University [MA] – Honors Program w/an $18,000 Dean’s Scholarship; Arizona State University – Honors Program w/a $14,000 Presidential Scholarship

Alex Richard ………………………. University of Virginia; Villanova University [PA]; Boston College [MA]; Northeastern University [MA] w/a $13,000 dean’s Scholarship

Giovanni Zarella …………………. Nichols College [MA] w/a $14,000 Merit Scholarship

Robert Pellitier …………………… Northeastern University [MA] w/a $16,000 Honors Scholarship; $30,000 Presidential Scholarship @ Drexel University [PA]

Miles Temel ……………………….. University of Virginia

Dongjun Seung …………………… Purdue University [IN]

Cameron Smith ………………….. University of Nebraska

Eunki Seonwoo ………………….. Temple University [PA]

Vincent Volpe ……………………. Roger Williams University w/a $12,000 Dean’s Scholarship; Assumption College [MA] w/a $16,000 Merit Scholarship and a $2500 Catholic HS Scholarship

Zack Lynch ………………………… Rollins College [FL] w/a $30,000 Presidential Scholarship

Charles Thompson …………….. Western New England University [MA] w/a $10,000 Merit Scholarship

Patrick Bayne ……………………. Roger Williams University w/a $5,000 Achievement Scholarship

Domenico Campagnone ……. Duquesne University [PA] w/;a $14,000 Merit Scholarship

Reilly Miller ………………………. Keene State University [NH]

Vincent Caruolo ………………… Hofstra University [NY] w/a $15,000 Provost Scholarship

Chad Chelo ……………………….. Quinnipiac University [CT] w/an $18,000 Merit Scholarship; University of Rhode Island w/a $2,000 Centennial Scholarship

Chris Couture-DelValle ………. University of Rhode Island

Ross Jacques ……………………… University of Rhode Island

Joe Sousa …………………………… Roger Williams University w/a $7,500 Merit Scholarship

William Macera …………………. University of Rhode Island

Max Breene ……………………….. University of Delaware; University of Rhode Island

Sam Ceceri …………………………. University of Rhode Island; St. John’s University [NY] w/a $21,000 Alumni Scholarship

Brandon Waterman …………… Curry College [MA] w/a $14,000 Merit Scholarship

NAVIGANT CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP:

$10,000 for Rhode Island students who are college – bound.

Visit www.pbn.com/Navigant-offering-10K for details, application, and deadlines

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Hawks beat the Rams 62-57 for the 2016 state basketball championship at the Ryan Center on Sunday night.

To read more of the sports coverage about the championship game from the Warwick Beacon, “Mission Accomplished,” please click here.

To read more of the sports coverage of Coach Gomes’ leadership of this championship team from the Warwick Beacon, “Gomes put Hawks over the top,” please click here.

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SENIOR NEWSLETTER – MARCH 21, 2016

CLASS OF 2016 – Congratulations!   The following seniors have been accepted to the schools indicated:

Evan Grenier ……………………….University of Massachusetts; University of Massachusetts @ Dartmouth w/an $8,000 Merit Scholarship; University of Maine w/a $13,200 Flagship Scholarship

Brandon Waterman ……………. $14,000 Merit Scholarship @ Curry College

Kyle Trottier ……………………….. Marist College [NY] w/a $10,000 Merit Scholarship; Quinnipiac University [CT] w/a $20,000 Merit Scholarship;            Worcester Polytechnic Institute [MA] w/a $6,000 Dean’s Scholarship

Zack White …………………………. University of Vermont w/a $15,000 Presidential Scholarship; University of Maine w/a $13,200 Flagship Scholarship;                 Merrimack College [MA] w/a $17,000 Dean’s Scholarship; Roger Williams University w/a $12,000 Dean’s Scholarship

Peter Cienki ……………………….. Marquette University [WI] w/a $10,300 Merit Scholarship

Riley Chabot ……………………… $24,000 Presidential Scholarship @ Worcester Polytechnic Inst.

Ross Jacques ……………………… University of Massachusetts @ Dartmouth;       University of Rhode Island; Rochester Institute of Technology [NY]

Patrick Jean-Baptiste ………….. University of Massachusetts @ Dartmouth         w/a $3,500 Dean’s Scholarship

Noah Chantharangsy …………. High Point University [NC] w/a $7,000 Alumni Scholarship; Sacred Heart University [CT] w/an $11,000 Merit Scholarship; University of Tampa [FL] w/a $19,000 Dean’s Scholarship

Max Miranda …………………….. Clemson University [SC]

Domenico Campagnone ……. $8,000 Merit Scholarship @ Duquesne University [PA]

Hunter Davis ……………………… University of Rhode Island, Florida Gulf Coast University

Tyler Hausman …………………… Lesley University [MA];  Iona College [NY] w/a $7,500 Gael Scholarship; Rhode Island College

Alex Richard ………………………. University of Maryland w/an $8,000 Presidential Scholarship

Christian Wells ………………….. University of Rhode Island – Honors program   w/a $5,000 Centennial Scholarship

James Swanson …………………. Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Eunki Seonwoo …………………. University of Connecticut

Matt Pimental …………………… Southern New Hampshire University;           University of Rhode Island;University of Massachusetts @ Dartmouth;               Quinnipiac University [CT]

WARWICK ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS:    application deadline is April 8^th.  Awards of $1,000 each to residents of Warwick.  Applications available in Guidance Office now.

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SENIOR NEWSLETTER-   MARCH 28, 2016  

CLASS OF 2016   – Congratulations!                                                     

The following seniors have been accepted to the schools indicated:

Dongjun Seung ……………………University of Illinois

Ryan Tager …………………………Sacred Heart University [CT] w/a $10,000 Dean’s Scholarship

Matt Ricci …………………………. Sacred Heart University [CT] w/a $10,000 Dean’s Scholarship

Matt Russell ……………………… Springfield College [MA] w/a $6,000 Achievement Scholarship

Robert Watkinson ……………… University of New Hampshire w/an $8,000 Dean’s Scholarship, University of Vermont w/a $19,000 Merit Scholarship,       University of Colorado @ Boulder, University of Massachusetts

Shane Olsen …………………….. University of Rhode Island

Connor Robinson ………………. Savannah College of Art & Design [GA],                   Maine College of Art w/a $16,500 Art Scholarship

Alex Richard ………………………. University of Maryland – Honors program

Bobby Bordeiri ………………….. Florida Southern College w/a $13,000 Ordway Scholarship, Springfield College [MA] w/a $6,000 Achievement Scholarship,     Lasell College [MA] w/a $10,000 Founders Scholarship, Sacred Heart Univ [CT] w/an $11,000 Arts & Sciences Scholarship

Anthony Denomee …………….. University of New Hampshire, University of New England [ME] w/a $14,000 Merit Scholarship, St. Anselm College [NH] w/a $16,000 Merit Scholarship, Assumption College [MA] w/a $16,000 Millerede Scholarship and a $2,500 Catholic HS Scholarship, Salve Regina University w/a $16,000 Trustee Scholarship

Gavin Marshall …………………… University of Rhode Island

Noli Cervantes …………………… University of Rhode Island w/a $2,000 Centennial Scholarship

Eunki Seonwoo ………………….. University of Massachusetts w/a $6,000 Merit Scholarship

James Sauro ………………………. Clemson University [SC]

Peter Thomas ……………………. Salve Regina University w/a $16,000 Trustee Scholarship

Michael Pezzuco ……………….. Franklin Pierce University [NH] w/a $14,000 Alumni Scholarship, Lasell College [MA]

MATTY FUND SCHOLARSHIPS:

$1,000 scholarships for RI seniors who are under a doctor’s care for Epilepsy.  Applications in Guidance now.  Deadline is April 1.

BRISTOL COUNTY LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP:

For college bound seniors residing in Bristol, Warren, or Barrington RI.  Application available now in Guidance.  Deadline is May 1.

NORTH KINGSTOWN YOUTH FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP:

Ritchie Allon Morse Scholarship for a former NK Jaguar football player who has participated in the program for at least three years.  Applications in Guidance.  April 5 is the deadline.

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SENIOR NEWSLETTER

April 4, 2016

CLASS OF 2016 –  Congratulations!

The following seniors have been accepted to the schools indicated:

Miles Temel ……………….……… College of William & Mary [VA]; Lehigh University [PA]

John Edgar …………………………. University of New Hampshire; University of Massachusetts @ Lowell; University of Rhode Island

Brandon Martinez ………………. $12,000 Merit Scholarship @ Roger Williams University; Philadelphia University [PA] w/a $10,000 Dean’s Scholarship; Wentworth Institute of Technology [MA] w/an $8,000 Dean’s Scholarship; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute [NY]

Ben Craig ……………………………. Stonehill College [MA] w/a $20,000 Presidential Scholarship

Matt Lanni …………………………. Wheaton College [MA] w/a $16,000 Dean’s Scholarship; Roger Williams University; University of Rhode Island

Jay Zizza ……………………………… High Point University [NC] w/a $10,000 Merit Scholarship

Zack Erb …………………………….. $1,800 Book Award @ New England Institute of Technology

Jake Lopardo …………………….. Syracuse University [NY] w/a $15,000 Dean’s Scholarship

Andrew Almonte ………………. Lehigh University [PA]

Matt Russell ………………………. University of Vermont

Christian Wells ………………….. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute [NY] w/an $18,000 Leadership Scholarship

Nick Sylvester ……………………. $1,800 Book Award @ New England Institute of Technology

Len Guglielmi …………………….. $22,000 Presidential Scholarship @ Norwich University [VT]; $16,000 Alumni Scholarship @ University of Hartford [CT]

Gabe Ibarra ……………………… $22,000 from the Horatio Alger Scholarship Foundation

Ariel Mendez …………………….. University of Albany [NY]

Sean Taylor ……………………….. Providence College; University of Rhode Island w/a $2,000 Centennial Scholarship; Stonehill College [MA] w/a $20,000 Presidential Scholarship; Wentworth Institute of Technology [MA]

Andrew Sarazen …………………. Boston University [MA] w/a $34,000 Trustees Scholarship

Eric Seonwoo …………………….. American University [DC] w/a $22,000 Presidential Scholarship

RI ASSOCIATION OF ADMISSIONS OFFICERS:

Awards 7 scholarships of $500 each.  Must enroll in a RIAAO member institution [a college located within the state of RI].  Applications available in Guidance.  Deadline is June 1.

COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES @ ST MICHAEL’S:

Awards a scholarship of $1,000 to a senior who will pursue a degree in a music related field.  Must be a resident of Bristol, Warren, Barrington, or Portsmouth.  Applications are available in the Guidance Office and May 1 is the deadline to apply.

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SENIOR NEWSLETTER – April 11, 2016

 CLASS OF 2016 – CONGRATULATIONS!

The following seniors have been accepted to the schools indicated:

Andrew Almonte …………………Brown University; Providence College – Honors Program; University of Delaware – Honors Program w/an $8,000 Presidential Scholarship; Lehigh University [PA] w/a $30,000 Presidential Scholarship; Fordham University [NY] w/a $20,000 Presidential Scholarship; Wake Forest University [NC]

Riley Chabot ………………………. $2,000 Scholarship from the National Merit Foundation; Princeton University [NJ]; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute [NY] w/a $25,000 Presidential Scholarship

Andrew Hong …………………….. Cornell University [NY]

Max Breene ……………………….. Elon College [NC]

Ben Craig …………………………… Emerson College [MA]; Merrimack College [MA] w/an $18,000 Merit Scholarship; Stonehill College [MA] w/a $20,000 Presidential Scholarship

Liam Gleason ……………………… Providence College; High Point University [NC] w/a $5,000 Merit Scholarship; Stonehill College [MA]; Fairfield University [CT] w/a $7,000 Xavier Scholarship;   University of Rhode Island w/a $1,000 Centennial Scholarship; Xavier University [OH] w/a $14,000 Merit Scholarship

Noah Chantharangsy …………. University of Dayton [OH] w/a $10,000 Dean’s Scholarship

Nick Roy ……………………………. Wake Forest University [NC]; Bentley University [MA] w/a $22,000 Presidential Scholarship; University of South Carolina – Honors Program w/a $23,000 Cooper Scholarship; Univ. of Miami [FL] w/a $30,000 Foote Fellowship Scholarship; University of Alabama w/a $28,000 National Merit Scholarship

Clayton Audet ……………………. Massachusetts Maritime Academy; Endicott College [MA]; University of Rhode Island; Curry College [MA] w/a $14,000 Dean’s Scholarship

Shane Olsen ……………………….. University of New Haven [CT] w/a $5,000 Charger Scholarship; Endicott College [MA] w/a $7,000 Presidential Scholarship

RHODE ISLAND SALT WATER ANGLERS SCHOLARSHIP:

Several Awards of $500 each.  May 1 deadline.  Applications in Guidance.

BURRILLVILLE LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS:

The Club will provide several awards to seniors who reside in Burrillville.  May 6 deadline. Applications in Guidance.

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SENIOR NEWSLETTER – APRIL 25, 2016

NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS:

We have recently been informed that five of our National Merit Semi-finalists have reached the status of National Merit Finalist.  Congratulations to Riley Chabot, Andrew Hong, Aidan Kendra,  Nick Roy, and Miles Temel.

CONGRATULATIONS- CLASS OF 2016!   The following seniors have been accepted to the schools indicated:

Aidan Kendra ………………….…. University of Rhode Island – Honors Program W/a $5,000 Centennial Scholarship; University of Maryland – Honors Program w/an $8,000 Presidential Scholarship;                  University of Washington; University of Rochester [NY] w/a $14,000 Bausch & Lomb Science Scholarship; Renssalear Polytechnic Institute [NY] w/an $18,000 Leadership Scholarship;                 Boston College – Honors Program

Matt Wilks …………………………. Syracuse University [NY]; Villanova University [PA]

Matt Ricci ………………………….. Providence College

Matt Wright ………………………. Renssalear Polytechnic Institute [NY] w/a $14,000 Leadership Scholarship; Northeastern University (MA)

Kevin Yang.……..……………………. Michigan State University

Anthony Simeone ……………… University of Vermont w/a $10,000 Merit Scholarship; Merrimack                 College [MA] w/a $17,000 Dean’s Scholarship

Jeremy Ren ………………………… Iowa State University; University of Illinois @ Chicago

Matthew Beaune ……………….. Muhlenberg College [PA] w/a $15,000 Presidential Scholarship;          Fordham University [NY] w/a $9,000 Loyola Scholarship

Nathan Tomasso ………………… University of Florida; Mass College of Pharmacy w/a $14,000 Presidential Scholarship; University of California @ San Diego

Jack Wang …………………………. Michigan State University; Temple University [PA]; Drexel University [PA]

ORDER OF THE SONS OF ITALY GRAND LODGE:

Columban Scholarship for an outstanding senior scholar-athlete.  Award is $500.  Must have Italian surname, if not maternal grandparents must be Italian.  Applications in Guidance.  Deadline is June 10^th.

OUR RECORDS:  Please continue to report acceptances and scholarships so that our records for this class can be as accurate as possible.  Thanks for your continued cooperation.

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SENIOR NEWSLETTER – May 3, 2016

Congratulations –   CLASS OF 2016                                                    

ACCEPTANCES – SCHOLARSHIPS – TRANSCRIPT DESTINATIONS:

Beginning this Friday, May 6 and continuing through next Tuesday, May 10, Mrs. Wyattand Mr. Adamec will be visiting English classes to gather this information.  Please be prepared to list any and all acceptances and scholarships offered.  At this time we will also be asking you to state which college that you want your final transcript to be sent.

If it helps, bring notes.  We want our final records to be as accurate as possible.

CONGRATULATIONS:  The following seniors have been accepted to the schools indicated:

Connor Robinson ……………….. Rhode Island School of Design w/a $5,000 Merit Scholarship; Pratt        Institute [NY] w/a $21,000 Presidential Scholarship; Massachusetts College of Art w/an $8,000 Merit Scholarship; Lyme College of Art [CT] w/a $17,000 Talent Scholarship; Savannah College of Art & Design [GA] w/a $6,000 Talent Scholarship; Maine College of Art

Sam Fox ……………………….……. Springfield College [MA] w/an $11,000 President’s Scholarship;               Seton Hall University [NJ] w/an $11,000 University Scholarship; College of St Rose [NY] w/a $17,000 Dean’s Scholarship; St. Michael’s College [VT] w/a $20,000 President’s Scholarship; Providence College

Bobby Pelletier …………………… SUNY @ Stonybrook  [NY] w/a Full Tuition Scholarship [$22,000]

Vincent Volpe ……………………. Stonehill College [MA] w/an $18,000 Merit Scholarship

Eunki Seonwoo …………………. Wheaton College [MA] w/a $25,000 Dean’s Scholarship

Zack O’Connor …………………… Assumption College [MA]; Eastern Connecticut State University;                   Franklin Pierce University [NH]; Johnson & Wales University

Riley Houlihan ……………………. Nova Southeastern University [FL] w/a $5,000 Merit Scholarship;         Barry University [FL] w/an $11,000 Dean’s Scholarship

Lionel Medina …………………….. University of Hartford [CT] – honors program w/a $21,000 Pre-Med         Honors Scholarship; Hofstra University [NY] w/a $15,000 Merit Scholarship

Noli Cervantes ……………………. University of Rhode Island w/a $1,000 Centennial Scholarship

John Duffy ………………………….. College of the Holy Cross [MA]; Boston College [MA]; Providence             College

Dylan DiLibero ……………………. University of Rhode Island

Jason Kulsig ……………………….. Rhode Island College; Emmanuel College [MA]

Mike Moren ……………………….. Iona College [NY] w/a $21,000 Heritage Scholarship;                                   University of Alabama w/a $26,000 National Merit Scholarship; Fordham University [NY] w/a $10,000 Jogues Scholarship; St. Joseph’s University [PA] w/a $12,000 SJU Scholarship

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The final exam schedule for the end of the 2015-16 academic year has been announced.   Please click here for the full exam schedule and information regarding the year end barbecue on June 13, 2016.

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Washington Redskins defensive back and Hendricken alum, Will Blackmon ’02 returned to his alma mater on Saturday afternoon, when he hosted his Second Annual FUNdamentals Youth Football Camp in conjuncation with USA Football at Bishop Hendricken. Sponsors included Gilbane Construction, Gray Matter Marketing, Say Cheese, The Thirsty Beaver and BODYARMOR SuperDrink.

Over 225 kids attended the camp that took place on Herrick Field at Hayden Stadium and was broken down into two separate sessions, morning and afternoon. 50 or 60 kids ages 11-14 took part in the afternoon session. More than 100 kids ages 7-10 attended the morning session.

The camp taught football fundamentals such as passing, catching and running in a non-contact setting. Blackmon and his fellow followed USA Football’s Player Progression Development Model to ensure that the kids were learning in an age-appropriate manner.

Instructor’s included many former college and NFL players, including Jamie Silva (East Providence/Boston College/Former Indianapolis Colt), Bobby Sewall (Portsmouth/Brown University/Retired NFL Wide Receiver with Tennessee Titans), Liam Coen (La Salle/UMass/University of Maine Offensive Coordinator), Chancellor Logan (URI Assistant Coach) and Jordan Monk (St. Raphael/North Carolina State).

The former Hendricken all-stater and all-american at Boston College, Blackmon
is entering his 10th season in the NFL. He has played for the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars and now the Redskins. Blackmon won a Super Bowl with the Giants in 2012.

Held in part to the National Football League Foundation’s Youth Football Camp Grant, Blackmon hopes the camp can continue on an annual basis at Hendricken.

“I just wanted to have some kind of tradition here [at Hendricken] every year that the kids can look forward to. The main thing of course is that it is free and it is coming from a native Rhode Islander who made it to the professional level and is still playing at the professional level and I have been playing 10 years. It’s what I look forward to and I’m just so thankful.”

To read more of the sports coverage about the camp from the Providence Journal, “Will Blackmon shows the importance of perseverance,” please click here.

To read more of the sports coverage of Will’s accomplishments and the life lessons he has passed to local kids from ESPN.com, “R.I. schoolboy legend Will Blackmon passes along his wisdom to next generation,” please click here.

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From Student to school President, Helping to Shape the Futures of Tomorrow’s Leaders
by Michael Cerio

John Jackson long ago lost track of how many times he’s walked the halls of Bishop Hendricken High School.  When the school’s 2015-16 academic year began in late August, it marked the 40th year on staff for the class of 1971 alumni, and his fifth as school president.  Yet, not a day goes by that Jackson doesn’t embrace the privilege bestowed upon him and his colleagues to help shape the futures of tomorrow’s leaders.

Read more…

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Hawks Win Sixth State Football Championship!

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Alumni parents Howard and Deb Clift began their relationship with Bishop Hendricken over a decade ago.  Their nephews, Matt ’05, Zach ’05 and Nick Reay ‘07, attended Hendricken and were very involved, Nick particularly in the arts.  Later the couple’s son, Howard III ’12, followed in Nick’s footsteps and made a name for himself in the arts program.

The Clifts witnessed the remarkable transformation of both their nephew and son under the talented influence of then Director of the Arts, Brian Cordiero.  Howard came into Hendricken as a shy, quiet kid and it was the arts program that allowed him to find his path and thrive.  “The Hendricken Arts Department was such a strong influence, so much so that Howard is now a music major at Salve Regina University,” said Deb.  It is our hope that others receive the same opportunity.  Hendricken is a great place for kids to grow and find themselves.”

“The Arts Academy is such a gem with so much untapped talent. So many shy kids blossom, my son included, and now he’s thriving in the arts at Salve.  Music is going to take him places,” she added.   Howard is expected to soon be inducted into a Holistic Leadership Program at Salve. The Clifts feel that Hendricken gave him the skills to excel and the confidence to pursue his dreams.

While at Hendricken, Howard became the top fundraiser for the Mission Peru House by soliciting donations and participating in phone-a-thons.  He even gave one of the Brothers his artwork, “Peace Dove,” that currently hangs in the house.  Howard singlehandedly raised $10,000 in addition to being the #1 calendar salesperson in each of his four years at Hendricken.

Young Howard received his gift for giving and helping others from his parents who were also instrumental in the addition of Hendricken’s science lab in 2010.  Simply put, Deb added “the boys were very interested in science and we recognized the need to build a new one.”

The Clifts have also long supported the band.  “We gave Mark McPhillips the duty of coming up with the percussion ensemble. By the time it was complete the ensemble was fantastic! It’s exactly what we wanted our son involved with. It became a family.”

And family is at their core.  Every year the Clifts host a picnic at McCauley House and the arts students help out by serving food and providing musical entertainment.  McCauley House is a meal site and house of hospitality for nearly 300 guests who, for various reasons, struggle to get by. The Clifts instilled the idea in the art students to use their talents and good will to help those less fortunate. “We are all about families helping families,” said Deb. “It’s not our motto, it’s our mission.”

Those words came to life when the Clifts began the Clift Family Scholarship, given to a member of the Arts Academy each year.  To date, three talented arts academy students have attended Hendricken thanks in large part to the Clift family who have lived out the mission of Bishop Hendricken and helped dozens of young men through the years.

The Clift’s generosity ranks them among Hendricken’s top donors.  It is with great gratitude that they continue to give long after their son has graduated, and it is our honor to call them family.

(Currently the Clifts have 3 more nephews in the hawk ranks: Joshua Clift ’15 and Cameron Clift ‘17.  Their younger brother, Nathan, plans to attend Hendricken soon.)

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Sophomores Shine at St. Antoine’s Residence

“At first I was very nervous and I was actually a little scared.  At the end, I cannot describe what an amazing impact it made on me.”  So says Nicholas DiTusa, a sophomore, of his recent retreat experience in the Special Care Unit (SCU) at St. Antoine’s Residence in North Smithfield.  “I had a great day and wish I can go back soon.”

Nick and all of his classmates in the sophomore class will be sharing in a common retreat experience over the course of this academic year, what Christian Service Coordinator Mr. Stephen Crawford defines as a “service retreat.”  For a full school day, in small groups of 15 students, every sophomore will participate in a unique program created by Crawford and Lisa Schenck, the SCU program Director/Social Worker at St. Antoine’s.  (In an interesting coincidence, Schenck is the niece of former Hawk chaplain Fr. David Gaffney. )  The SCU at St. Antoine’s houses 60 residents who are dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease or deep dementia.  It is a secure unit whose residents are mostly female (there are currently four males) and primarily in their 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

Upon arrival at St. Antoine’s the students are quickly introduced to the residents, some of whom are ushered or transported by the students to the site’s chapel for morning Mass.  A Catholic facility run by the Diocese, St. Antoine’s celebrates Mass every day for its residents and staff.  After Mass, the students return to the SCU for a morning of activities.  Partnered with a resident, the students help the staff organize and run two simultaneous activities.  A typical day might include an arts-and-crafts session and a dance, and each student participates in both activities.  The main meal of the day is served at lunch time, and the students assist the staff in delivering and preparing the meal for each resident.  After lunch the students are debriefed on the day’s experience by Ms. Schenck and her terrific staff, and the students are educated on the challenges of aging, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease.

“All of our students are required to perform at least 25 hours of service each year, and they do a great job of it” says Mr. Crawford.  “But to make that service truly Christian service, to find a venue that would ensure that every graduate of this school had at least one face-to-face encounter with a marginalized population of people was a challenge.  That’s when this partnership with St. Antoine’s came to fruition, and it has been terrific!  This experience really challenges our young men, stretches them, grows them in ways that are so important.  To see them dancing and singing with these special people, bringing joy to their faces, is an incredibly rewarding and gratifying experience.”

Sam Hines, a sophomore who attended his retreat in October, remembers the experience as an example of meeting the challenge of Christ:  “For I was hungry and you gave me to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in” (Mt: 25).  Hines reflected that “these residents were strangers to us, and by helping them in their time of need we were helping Jesus.”  Chad Doorley was more succinct in his assessment:  “Today, I received much more than I gave.”  Another sophomore, Steve Huang, called the retreat “a very unique, precious and meaningful experience.  A trip like this is going to be beneficial for my entire life.”

“All of us know someone afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease” says Crawford.  “It is always fatal.  It has no cure to date.  And as our human population lives longer and longer lives the incidence of dementia and Alzheimer’s will continue to grow.  I hope this experience shakes our kids a little bit, makes them more inclined to go visit an elderly grandparent or relative, to be more comfortable in that experience.  This is real life, and as Christians we have a moral imperative to serve these challenged people, to love them and bring them dignity.  And that’s what these sophomores are doing.”

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Bob Preston ’76

National Volunteer of the Year

By Thomas Harkins ‘76

Recently, it was my pleasure to have lunch and an enriching conversation with classmate Bob Preston ’76.  Bob’s brothers Bill ’71 and Brad ’79 also graduated from Bishop Hendricken as did his son Dan Preston ’01.  A board member on the American Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Association, Bob was recently named the National Volunteer of the Year for that organization.  His involvement and commitment to actively fighting PD is a story that is both inspiring and compelling.

Bob was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in 2007 at age 48.  Since then, he has fought the disease with every ounce of his being as a fundraiser, spokesman, and supreme optimist.  In 2008, Bob and Bill sold the Preston Insurance Agency which they had grown into a major player in the Rhode Island insurance market.  Bob has actively taken up the cause of helping those with PD by creating and funding a program that helps PD patients seek complimentary care such as yoga, acupuncture, massage, tai chi, and other beneficial therapies.  In 2011, as an avid and accomplished sailor, Bob and Becky Preston took their boat “Family Ties” from Maine to Florida and the Bahamas on what they named the “Optimism Can Take You Anywhere” tour.  He repeated the same trip in 2013 and will do it again in 2016 leaving Wickford on July 27^th the 9^th anniversary of his diagnosis for what will be a 10,000 mile cruise. These trips helped Bob raise over $400,000 to date and are designed to promote awareness of Parkinson’s Disease, its effect on 1,900,000 Americans as well as demonstrate the power of a positive attitude in fighting ANY chronic illness.

Bob, a former Hendricken board member, is one of many members of the Class of ’76 who have remained connected to the school.  I asked Bob how his years at Hendricken prepared him for his current life circumstances, a life that he will not let be defined by the disease.  “It’s all how you approach life.  Brothers’ Loftus, Maus, and Sheehan always taught us to live our lives with purpose.  I really believe that my life is part of His plan, put in this position for a reason and I’ll continue to work as hard as ever to execute His plan.”

Most recently, Bob has taken up boxing three times per week as clinical research has proven the value of rapid and repeated muscle movements for those with PD.  He is now actively involved with Rock Steady Boxing, a program specifically designed for Parkinson patients and is volunteering his time to promote and expand the boxing program throughout the region.  But it’s Bob’s supreme optimism and spirituality that is most impressive.  As he says: “Whatever the disease or malady, don’t let it define you, it’s immeasurable how much a positive attitude and optimistic outlook can impact your health.”

Bob Preston ’76 is always interested in being a resource and support to others with Parkinson’s.  He can be reached at (401) 575-2004 or at RHPreston1@gmail.com.

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Congratulations to Coach Kevin Hennessy and the Varsity Wrestling Team on winning the New England Championship for the first time in forty years!  In addition, the team won their fourth consecutive state title two weeks ago!

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SENIOR NEWSLETTER – September 6, 2016

CLASS OF 2017

WELCOME TO YOUR SENIOR YEAR!

This newsletter will be distributed in Homeroom on the first school day of every week, also available at hendricken.com. It is our central communications tool for keeping you and your parents informed about college, career and scholarship opportunities.  Read it carefully and share it with your parents.  Often the newsletter will refer to opportunities that can be further investigated and applied for through the Guidance Office.  Whenever you see something of interest or about which you need more information come to the Guidance Office and ask Mrs. Wyatt, Mr. Adamec or Mrs. Collamati, our secretary.

PARENT ORIENTATION:

Valuable information regarding your final year at Hendricken will be provided to your parents on Sept. 20th in our theater.  It is very important that one of your parents attends this valuable session.  The program begins at 6:30 PM.

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED:

You are free to stop in to see Mr. Adamec or Mrs. Wyatt, your College Counselors, whenever you might have a free moment and are in need of answers, materials, advice, clarification and the like.  For discussions that might require additional time, it is easy to schedule a mutually convenient appointment.   We are all here to support you and your parents in the college search, application and financing processes…..so be sure to stop in or have your folks call as the need arises.

SAT TESTS:

Registration materials are now available for both the SAT I and the SAT II tests.  You must register for the October 1st test no later Sept. 1st.  Visit collegeboard.com.  You must register for the November test by October 7^th.  We also have an ample supply of the ACT test registration booklets.  You can register for either test on the Internet.  Practice test taking materials for any of these tests are also available in Guidance.  Once Again, BHHS will be offering the TESTPREP course beginning September 11^th, and you can see Mr. Alianiello or Mrs. Tudino for details about this program.

NAVIANCE:

Hendricken will be using an Internet based service this year for the purpose of transmitting all of your academic credentials to the colleges to which you apply.  Details about procedures for this process will be provided in group guidance sessions held during the English classes during the next two weeks.  It is very important that you have obtained a password for your Common Application account prior to these sessions.  Visit commonapp.org to set up your account if you have not already done so.

COLLEGES VISITING HENDRICKEN:

In addition to the 140+ colleges arriving for our annual College Fair on Friday, September 16^th, many others will be visiting us for individualized sessions throughout September, October, November and December.  You will be reminded of these visits in the newsletters.  Mrs. Collamati has an inventory of all colleges visiting and a notebook through which you can register for sessions of your choice.  You are permitted to miss class for a pre-registered college session, provided you are in good academic standing and the college is an appropriate admissions choice for you.  Additional details will be furnished in the future newsletters.

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MaxPreps recently released their 2016 Rhode Island Fab Five rankings for high school football, presented by Army National Guard. Hendricken dominated the number one spot and led the way after winning the last six Rhode Island state championships which included last year’s 24-20 win over rival La Salle Academy at Cranston Stadium. The Hawks have a 65-6 record record in their six consecutive state title winning seasons.

Hendricken is ranked an impressive 136th nationally by MaxPreps and top rival La Salle is ranked 1,293rd.

Head coach Keith Croft ’95 is in his 10th season at the helm and has a career record of 90-17. Croft is in the midst of a 15-game winning streak and he will look to guide Hendricken to a seventh consecutive title this season.

Chris Hindle – Quarterback

Senior captain Chris Hindle returns at quarterback for the Hawks. The Bryant Bulldog commit threw for 1,044 yards last season, which ranked fourth in Division I. Boston College commit and fellow captain Kwity Paye will be called upon to be key contributor on both sides of the ball. Paye recorded 5.5 sacks and registered 68 tackles a season ago at defensive end. The 2015 all-state selection also was a part-time running back last year and rushed for eight touchdowns.

Rounding out the Fab Five rankings are:

2) La Salle Academy

3) South Kingstown

4) Moses Brown

5) Portsmouth

The Hawks posted a 19-0 shutout victory over Moses Brown in an non-league Injury Fund tournament last Friday, at Cranston Stadium.

Hendricken hosts Connecticut power, Notre Dame High School tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. in a non-league matchup at Ferrick Field at Hayden Stadium.

To read the full story about the Rhode Island High School Fab Five rankings from MaxPreps.com, please click here.

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SENIOR NEWSLETTER – September 12, 2016

CLASS OF 2017

COLLEGE FAIR:

This Friday morning during periods “F’ and “G” from 8:15 AM until 10:15 AM.

This year’s fair will feature about 130 colleges and universities from 15 states.

The fair will also feature a special presentation on the college essay, presented by one of the admissions counselors.  Dress sharp and plan to make effective use of this excellent college planning opportunity.

GROUP GUIDANCE PRESENTATIONS:

Were provided last Thursday and Friday as well as this morning on a variety of topics relating to the college search and application processes.  Of special note is the importance of establishing your Common App Account and password so that you can go ahead and link Common App with our Naviance software package.

Until this has been done no academic credentials can be sent to any college, whether it is a Common App school or not.

COMMON APP DATA OF NOTE:

Our GPA is unweighted and is on a 4.0 scale.

Our class rank is weighted and is out of 194.

Graduation date for your class is June 7, 2017.

Seniors A-N have Mr. Adamec, jadamec@hendricken.com, extension 128.

Seniors O-Z have Mrs. Wyatt, swyatt@hendricken.com, extension 114.

COLLEGES VISITING HENDRICKEN SOON:

In addition to our college fair this Friday, the following colleges will be visiting soon:

George Mason University [VA] – Wed Sept 14 @ 11:00 AM

Johns Hopkins University [MD] – Tues Sept 20 @ 9:30 AM

American University [DC] – Tues Sept 20 @ 1:00 PM

Endicott College [MA] – Fri Sept 23 @ 9:30 AM

University of Dallas [TX] – Wed Sept 28 @ 8:30 AM

Duquesne University [PA] – Sept 28 @ 1:00 PM

Register for these conferences through Naviance account, following our instructions.

If you register you must attend.  Cannot miss a test or quiz.  Responsible for work covered and assigned in your absence.  Only register for appropriate colleges in which you have an interest.  Conferences are held in the Guidance Conference Center which is located near the Lost and Found booth.

SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS:

Prudential Spirit of Community awards.  Visit www.nassap.org/spirit for information and details.  Deadline for on-line submission of application is November 8, 2016.

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