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Loyola MAGAZINE /// SUMMER 2018
FOR ALUMNI, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS OF LOYOLA SCHOOL
IN THIS ISSUE
Loyola Global Intiatives
Magis Center
Graduation 2018
Loyola MAGAZINE /// SUMMER 2018
FOR ALUMNI, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS OF LOYOLA SCHOOL
Inside
2 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
4 MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
6 LOYOLA RECEIVES TRANSFORMATIVE CHALLENGE
on the cover
This picture depicts the walk Loyola students
took each morning to a work site in Costa Rica,
on a road that was often flooded due to heavy
rainstorms each evening. The trip was focused
8 FEATURE
Magis Center
on building relationships with the Bri Bri Pa 10 ALUMNA PROFILE: AYANNA LEGROS
community and working together to build a
concrete court to serve as a sports venue as well as
an all purpose location for events and celebrations.
12 FEATURE
Loyola Rooftop Garden
14
Loyola Magazine is a forum for the
communication of information and FEATURE
ideas between the School and its Social Justice Tournament
alumni, current parents, alumni parents,
and friends. We welcome photos,
submissions, letters, and suggestions for 16 THE GREAT IGNATIAN CHALLENGE
future issues. Please send all materials to: 17 GRADUATION
Loyola School 22 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR IN REVIEW
Advancement Office 39 INCOMING FRESHMEN & TRANSFER STUDENTS
980 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10028 40 ADMISSIONS AT LOYOLA
Or e-mail to: rdugan@loyolanyc.org 41 REUNION 2018 NEWS
If your name was omitted or misspelled, 42 ALUMNI EVENTS
please accept our apologies. If you have 48 ALUMNI NOTES
detected an error, please contact the
Advancement Office at 646.346.8135. 54 SAVE THE DATES
56 IN MEMORIAM
Loyola Magazine is written and produced by the
Advancement Office in conjunction with other offices,
departments, and members of the Loyola community.
LOYOLA MAGAZINE
SUMMER 2018
PUBLISHER
Tony Oroszlany ’87
President
EDITORS
Rose Dugan
Associate Director of
8 Alumni Relations and Special Events
Maria Lopez-Ona
Vice President for Advancement
Mary Ann Lynch Minson ’99
College Guidance and
Advancement Associate
Cathy McCordick
Associate Director of Annual Giving
Theresa Steffen
Associate to the Office of Advancement
CONTRIBUTORS
Fred Agnostakis
Dominic Couzens ’00
Joseph D’Alessio
Andrew Donacik
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Rose Dugan
Harry Egner
Kate Gilfillan
Thomas Hanley
Timothy Haugh
Jessica Holden
Mark Howell
Andriana Ilnicki ’13
Jacques Joseph
Ayanna Legros ’09
Adam Lewis
Maria Lopez-Ona
James Lyness
Mary Ann Lynch Minson ’99
Molly Martin ’18
Lauryn May ’18
Sunita Meyers ’88
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Cathy McCordick
Noelle Morano ’06
Tony Oroszlany ’87
David Palladino
Gabriel Rotman
Tyler Rotman
Theresa Steffen
PHOTOGRAPHY
Fred Agnostakis
Harisch Studio
JDZ Photography LLC
Thomas Hanley
Mary Ann Lynch Minson ’99
Rachel Meuler
Noelle Morano ’06
David Palladino
Daniel Sullivan
Mark Wyville
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White Communications, Inc.
Tuxedo, NY
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LOYOLA
SCHOOL
A Message from the President
Dear Loyola Family,
During the course of a school year, I am often asked to describe
Loyola School. When offering my thoughts, I share that Loyola
is a very special place because of its students, its faculty, its
staff, its community, its board leadership, and its Jesuit and
independent school traditions. Our goal is to commit to the
growth of the whole student putting them on a path to become
lifelong learners and women and men for others. We are
confident that we do just that at Loyola School.
St. Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuit order, advised that “all
other things being equal, choose those apostolates that will
influence those who have the most influence on others.” With
this guidance in mind, Loyola School embraces those who can
and will influence others. In my mind this directive does not
just apply to a school’s choice of talented students, but also to
its choice of faculty, administrators, and volunteer leadership.
In steadfastly following this centuries old advice, we truly are surrounded by great leaders
throughout the Loyola School community.
In the pages ahead, you will learn about just a few of the recent initiatives that will enhance the
many ways we strive to carry out our Jesuit mission. You will find a note from our outstanding
new principal, Mr. Adam Lewis, who has already made a notable impact on student life. I look
forward to working with him in imagining the future of Loyola School, and influencing a student
body which will greatly influence the world. You will also find feature articles about an exciting
new learning space we believe will be supportive of our 21st century learning goals, how a newly
planted student garden fits into our global curriculum, and how impressively our students
presented at the Ignatian Social Justice Tournament. As always, I hope you enjoy reading the
alumni updates as well as the athletic and extracurricular lookbacks, including our electrifying
Boys’ Varsity Basketball championship season.
Famed journalist Margaret Fuller once wrote, “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” I am sure that
you will note scores of future leaders as you read our Loyola Magazine. Yes, the 2017-18 school
year was filled with activity and I am filled with a great sense of gratitude for the imaginative work
of our students, faculty, staff, administrators, trustees, our new school leaders, and ever present
volunteers. Thank you for helping make Loyola School a very special place.
Sincerely,
Tony Oroszlany ’87
PRESIDENT
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“Our goal is to commit to the
growth of the whole student
putting them on a path to
become lifelong learners and
women and men for others. ”
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LOYOLA
SCHOOL
A Message from the Principal
Cheek and Molly Martin, challenged
us to ‘light the fuse’ and ‘set the world
on fire’ respectively. In the case of the
latter, this was also the challenge that St.
Ignatius put in front of St. Francis Xavier.
It is a bold challenge, but we expect our
students to be bold, to be brave, to be
counter-cultural, to go to the margins and
to have the courage to do what we say.
This has never been more important in an
increasingly complex and secular world
that is marked by superficiality, and one
that we are forming our students to lead
and positively influence.
It has been an excellent year at Loyola.
This is due in no small part to our
wonderful faculty and staff, who are
so deeply committed to the holistic
formation of our students. I would like
to especially acknowledge Mr. Jim Lyness
At the Mass of the Holy Spirit
and Mr. Dan Sullivan, whose selfless acts
and Academic Convocation at the
of stepping into the Dean of Academics
“I AM DEEPLY beginning of the academic year I was
and Dean of Students, respectively, this
able to introduce myself to the Loyola
year have provided wonderful stability at
APPRECIATIVE FOR community, at a collective level. I used
a time of transition. However, the positive
this opportunity to highlight the fact
tone of any given academic year is set
THE WARM WELCOME that we are blessed to exist as part of a
through the leadership of our senior class
450-year-old tradition of Jesuit education,
and this was certainly the case.
MY FAMILY AND I HAVE and to have the opportunity to develop
and understand a distinctly beautiful
I have described this year as a “long,
RECEIVED AT LOYOLA, vernacular. Terms such as magis (to seek
loving look at the real”, to cite Fr. Walter
more or deeper), cura personalis (care
Burghardt SJ. It has been an opportunity
AND THE MANNER IN for each individual across all of their
to learn the Loyola story from the inside
dimensions) and women and men for
out, to share conversations with all
WHICH WE HAVE BEEN others have become second nature as
members of our community, and develop
part of our common language, or our
relationships. But above all, it has been
EMBRACED.” way of proceeding, to coin another of
a time to listen and discern. A key part
our regularly used Ignatian phrases. I
of this has been moving the professional
also challenged our Loyola community,
learning conversation from ‘what’ we do
as a Jesuit school in 2017, to bring this
to ‘why’ and then ‘how’ we do it. This has
language to life. To do what we say.
cut across all pillars of our educational
program, namely academic, co-curricular,
The Mass of the Holy Spirit and Academic
faith formation, and service. The outcome
Convocation at the beginning of the
has been a clearly articulated vision for
year was bookended by the 2018
the school, which will provide a road
commencement exercises. At this special
map for future priorities and changes at a
event our two student speakers, Amaya
physical and philosophical level.
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At the beginning of the year, I would never Additionally, this progress is evidenced the Loyola alumni, parents, and friends
have dreamt that we would be so advanced through the project of physically for their support. I feel truly privileged
in this regard over a relatively short period reimagining and redesigning our current and humbled to be part of the community,
of time. This is clearly demonstrated through Tech Center into the Magis Center. This and to have the opportunity to lead and
significant shifts in curriculum, including: set of contemporary learning spaces will accompany my colleagues and the students
enhance the learning of our students but in our care. I am excited about the school
> introduction of a new year long STEM also drive the conversation about our as it stands, and more importantly what
course for our incoming Freshman and a pedagogical practices as a community of it can and will become in the future: a
subsequent multi-pronged STEM track; learners. The incoming class is at a record truly exceptional Jesuit school committed
> revised courses in Art and Music; high number in terms of enrollments to continual growth and improvement in
which is another indication of positive order to provide an outstanding education
> relocation of Speech into Freshman year;
movements, as people are being drawn into of the head, heart, and hands.
> introduction of Advanced Placement our space and who we are. These changes
Psychology; and the shift to ‘why’ and ‘how’ is a result
> offering of both Spanish 4 and Advanced of the openness and courage of our faculty
Placement Spanish concurrently at and staff, in addition to the willingness
Senior level; of our students, to take ownership and
responsibility for their school.
> new elective offerings in Theology; Adam Lewis
> development of external partnerships I am deeply appreciative for the warm PRINCIPAL
and the introduction of our inaugural welcome my family and I have received at
Scholar-in-Residence for the 2018-2019 Loyola, and the manner in which we have
academic year, as part of our Global been embraced. I would also like to thank
Initiatives Program.
“ It is a bold challenge,
but we expect our students
to be bold, to be brave,
to be counter-cultural,
to go to the margins. ”
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LOYOLA
SCHOOL
Loyola
Receives
Transformative
Challenge
from
Generous
Donors
Loyola has received an unprecedented and transformative $2 million
matching grant challenge from a family of generous donors. The challenge is
in support of the Father Eugene J. Prior, S.J. Endowed Scholarship Fund -
a fund established to commemorate Loyola’s beloved Fr. Prior and to support
talented students who could not otherwise afford a Loyola School education
without financial assistance. The family’s commitment to match on a 1 :1
basis each gift or pledge raised by Loyola for the Scholarship Fund means
that once the ambitious goal has been met $2 million becomes $4 million!
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For close to 50 years, Father Eugene desire was to empower generations of
Prior, S.J., generously served Loyola Loyola students to become men and
School in many critical roles, leaving women for others who, in the words of
his legacy across almost every facet St. Ignatius, would “Go forth and set
of School life. Throughout those the word on fire!”
years, Fr. Prior touched legions
of students, alumni, parents, and Thus far we have received $1.5 million
friends as evidenced by the countless in cash and pledges towards the
baptisms, weddings, and funerals that Challenge and we are hopeful that by
he graciously officiated for members year-end we will meet, and possibly
of the community. Many to this day even exceed, this ambitious $2 million
consider Fr. Prior to represent the heart goal. But we need the help of all
and soul of the School – its bedrock members of the Loyola community to
foundation – because of his lifelong reach our goal.
dedication to the School and the care,
Rev. Eugene J. Prior, S.J.
concern and love he extended to the
entire Loyola family. Fr. Prior’s deepest
We invite Loyola alumni, parents of alumni, and friends to join all those who have already made their gift
or pledge and help us maximize the exponential power of this historic and unprecedented opportunity.
How do I make a gift to the Fr. Prior Endowed Scholarship Match Challenge?
Loyola accepts cash, checks, and marketable securities. Gifts may be paid over a three to five-year period at
the donor’s discretion. Outright gifts, paid in full, are always gratefully appreciated and can be made at
www.loyolanyc.org
What is the difference between Annual Fund gifts and gifts to the Fr. Prior Endowed Scholarship
Fund Match Challenge?
Annual Fund gifts enable the School to maintain and enhance its academic and extracurricular programs,
support the professional development of our outstanding faculty, and improve our facilities. Gifts to the
Fr. Prior Endowed Scholarship Match Challenge are given in addition to Annual Fund gifts.
If I can only give to one – the Fr. Prior Endowed Scholarship Match Challenge or the Annual Fund –
which one should I support?
We encourage you to consider participating in both at a level that is appropriate for you. However,
maintaining Loyola’s Annual Fund is vitally important and so the Donors’ match is contingent upon your gift
to the Challenge being over and above your past Annual Fund support. At the same time, we hope that all can
share in this exciting moment in Loyola’s history by helping us to meet the Challenge and to make a Loyola
education a reality for students who would not otherwise be able to afford it.
Whom do I contact for more information?
Please direct inquiries about the Fr. Prior Endowed Scholarship Match Challenge to
Maria Lopez-Ona, Vice President for Advancement, at mlopezona@loyolanyc.org.
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FEATURE
ARTICLE
Students returning from summer break will be greeted by an extraordinary
transformation of the Tech Center, housed on the second floor of Loyola
School. The updated space, to be called The Magis Center, will showcase
a student centered, agile learning space designed to encourage relationship
building and collaboration, as well as allow us to offer an enhanced
curriculum.
Loyola is a school steeped in tradition, founded at the turn of the last century
and it is exactly that Jesuit tradition that emboldens Loyola to strive for
magis – meaning to do more – for its students by responding to their evolving
needs and emerging learning styles while at the same time preserving the
integrity of the past. As Loyola’s principal, Adam Lewis, said “The present
should always be uneasy. Our Jesuit roots demand we constantly reassess
what’s best for our students in this rapidly changing world.”
As Loyola considered the need to update the Tech Center, the School
retained Ernest Harris Architects and 180 Studio to construct alternative
Historic Landmark ways of re imagining the space. Looking at the renovation through the
lens of the Loyola community was key to the process so preliminary
Loyola Library: conversations included interviews with 12 staff members and 25 students.
Entryway to 21st Century
MAGIS CENTER
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Mr. Lewis added, “Our responsibility is to moved or nested, as well as flexible student take a year-long STEM course in the new space
provide an outstanding, cutting edge curriculum desks on wheels that can be maneuvered comprised of Computer Science and Robotics.
to our students, and a key component of that around the classroom with a light push of the Robotics will be elevated to its own five-day per
is to provide a physical space and layout that foot, or swivel in place, making it easy (and week extracurricular activity, which may include
promotes learning as we understand it in the fun) to turn to different areas of the classroom, participating in Robotics competitions with other
context of the 21st Century.” depending on the task. One can envision several schools.
small groups of students working independently
What does that mean for the physical space on at various stations in the room, and with a quick The historic Loyola School Library will be the
the second floor formerly known as the Library turn of their chairs and flip of their desktops, entry point to the Magis Center and will house
and Tech Center? these small groups will be able to come back a traditional reading room that respectfully
together as a whole to engage in broader preserves the physical integrity of the room.
The newly named Magis Center will be conversation. Cognizant that creative spaces that feature
comprised of contemporary, student-centered flexibility and inspirational aesthetics lead to
learning spaces. The former Tech Center will The renovated space is designed to cultivate greater student engagement, this beautiful
give way to two new and highly innovative a culture of collaboration and skills needed space will receive a slight cosmetic change
classroom spaces: a smaller seminar room in for success in the 21st century and will also with a window into the newly created librarian’s
addition to a larger classroom. With screens be equipped with up-to-date audiovisual office, new flexible furniture, and a Genius Bar
at either end of the two rooms, as well as the conferencing capabilities, allowing Loyola - or high-top table - for student collaborations,
ability to use the newly updated window space students and faculty to connect to global or project work. The addition of a video screen
as an interactive display, teachers will now experiences without leaving the classroom. As on the south facing wall and sliding glass panels
have four points of reference in their classroom part of the expanded Global Initiatives Program, along the east wall - that can be used as white
to allow thinking and learning to become more our Loyola community will be able to tap into boards - allows the space to be adapted for
visible, relational, and collaborative. This more the rich map of similar schools across the world instructional purposes.
engaging learning environment will be enhanced supported by the 500 year old Jesuit tradition
by new furniture: tables on castors that can be of inquiry through relationship. Loyola President, Mr. Tony Oroszlany, looks
forward to seeing student reaction to the new
The agile nature of the space, opens a type space, “The Library and the Magis Center
of learning that is very Ignatian, holistic in embody Loyola’s rich past and promising future.
approach, and conducive to reflective dialogue, By maintaining the century-old charm of the
with the goal of opening young minds to new Library while modernizing certain key aspects
ways of thinking and interpreting the world of the learning space, these rooms are sure to
around them. surprise and delight students when they ascend
to the second floor upon their return to Loyola
The Magis Center has already catalyzed a major in September.”
curriculum change. This year, all freshman will
LOYOLANYC.ORG | 9ALUMNA PROFILE
LOYOLA
SCHOOL
SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE
Ayanna
Legros Loyola School
Class of 2009
A key component of our Global Initiative Program is to
learn by drawing on the lived experiences of others and
through the exchange of each other’s stories. Listening
to other people’s stories reveals just how interconnected
our paths really are. During the exchange of stories, both
teller and listener are affected.
This September, we will be pleased to welcome Ayanna
Legros, Loyola Class of 2009, as our first Scholar-in-
Residence as part of the Global Initiative Program. As you
will read in Ayanna’s Alumna Profile, she has dedicated
much of her academic work to the pursuit of inquiry into,
and understanding of, the stories of others. Loyola looks
forward to Ayana’s partnership during the coming school
year and is grateful for her shared insights.
10 | LOYOLA MAGAZINE | SUMMER 201 8WHAT WERE YOU LIKE IN HIGH SCHOOL? YOUR STUDIES AND RESEARCH ARE FOCUSED ON HAITIAN
IMMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES AND DOMINICAN REPUBLIC,
Generally speaking, I was a bookworm. During my senior year WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO FOCUS ON THIS TOPIC SPECIFICALLY?
at Loyola, while taking World History with Mr. Sullivan, I deeply
embraced the type of questions and work I was interested in. During It was kind of a circuitous route. One question that always stood out
class we explored every region of the world and, at that moment, I with me when I was growing up was why Haiti was so poor. That
unofficially became an historian. I think being at Loyola, especially was the question that I wanted to answer. I thought it was a matter
in a space where I was surrounded by the theme of social justice, of money and I thought that by entering international development, I
inspired a lot of my thinking and questioning. I also loved theater would be able to answer that question. But I soon realized the answer
and speech and debate, and that allowed me to build much of my lay in history, not money.
confidence as I grew into a young woman.
I left Loyola having an interest in global rights, human rights, and
women’s rights, specifically in the Middle East. When I first entered
Northwestern, I studied Arabic and Spanish and was convinced I
IS THERE A CLASS OR TEACHER THAT INSPIRED YOU TO OPEN
would become a U.S. Ambassador and do work in Jordan. But during
YOUR MIND TO NEW KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES?
the spring semester of my freshman year, while taking a course called
Blacks in Latin America, I realized becoming a professor was my
Ms. Barbara Malecki and her ability to push me in theater. In my
calling. But I needed to make sure this was definitely what I wanted to
junior year I performed alongside fellow Loyola classmates in The
do because I also remained interested in foreign policy.
Laramie Project. Initially, I didn’t know much about the play or its
important history. Participating in that particular performance pushed
I continued to study Spanish and participated in a Global Engagement
me to develop deep empathy and compassion, and to learn to walk in
Summer Institute in Bolivia, where I partnered with a non-profit
someone else’s shoes. I had never really thought about doing theater
and was tasked with developing a project. After Bolivia, I studied in
until I started speech and debate and productions in the Gannon. It
Madrid, Spain because I was also interested in Spanish colonialism.
became the space for me to find my own voice and it allowed me to
After my studies I was awarded a grant to develop 100 projects
become the strong woman that I am today.
which would allow 100 college students to each assume one of
those projects somewhere in the world. So I went to the Dominican
Republic for eight weeks with a friend of mine who is Dominican. We
WHAT PERSON OR MOMENT BEST REFLECTS YOUR wanted to study peace relations between Haiti and the Dominican
THOUGHTS ON LOYOLA? Republic, two countries that have had a history of tension. I then
came back to New York and taught at a charter school, but realized
The Loyola Forensics team made it to the state championship for it was not for me. I decided to return to my academic studies and was
speech and I lost. My mom was expecting me to be very upset, but I accepted at NYU with a full scholarship.
wasn’t because I realized there would be more such opportunities in
the future. I was able to appreciate the value of failure and understand
that the reward is not in getting to the top, it’s in the experience and
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE A LOYOLA STUDENT?
the journey. That failure was a defining moment for me. The Camden
trips were also incredible. I come from a Haitian family and Haitians
I would tell them to explore and try new things. Allow yourself
are always being stereotyped as poor and backward. But in Camden
to have a circuitous journey as I did because it all reconnects and
we had conversations about poverty in the United States, and that
realigns at the end. Always keep justice at the forefront of why
was very meaningful because so many of us assume that poverty is
you do your work, wherever you end up. Also, be compassionate
not something that Americans experience. Being in Camden allowed
towards others.
me to appreciate how many Americans still struggle with food and
economic security.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO ACHIEVE THIS YEAR?
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE SCHOLAR-IN- Time management to be honest! Opportunities do pop up, but you
RESIDENCE AT LOYOLA AND WHAT ARE YOU HOPING never know when they will. So if I can manage my time really well, I
LOYOLA STUDENTS WILL LEARN FROM THIS? will be more of a service to myself, to Duke, and to Loyola.
I always like to push students to think broadly, particularly about
the ways in which their personal narratives are connected to other
people’s narratives. If I can push them to question the ways in which
they have been taught history, then I’ve done my work. I want
students to ask questions, like how was this book produced, who had
the power in writing this story and why do we assume it to be true?
LOYOLANYC.ORG | 11FEATURE
ARTICLE
New Rooftop Garden Teaches Sustainability
The initial concept for the garden began with a sophomore class trip focusing
on their global theme of Sustainability. This visit to the Brooklyn Grange, the
Imagine sitting in class leading rooftop farming business in the United States, piqued the students’
in the new Magis Center curiosity as they learned about sustainability practices and the many benefits
of green roofs.
and looking out the new
windows onto a garden “They were so impressed with what they saw that I wanted to build upon their
energy and spirit,” said Sunita Meyers ’88, Loyola Science Department Chair.
of herbs, greens, and Thus began the project….
vegetables bursting out of
Ms. Meyers’ next step was to invite Alex Epstein to speak at Loyola. Alex is
brightly decorated green the co-founder of Urban Creators, a non-profit based in North Philadelphia
wooden planters, just that specializes in helping schools design and develop flourishing gardens
and hands-on curriculum. He spoke to students about how Urban Creators
ready to be harvested. began as a diverse group of young people who were unified by a vision
This is the view that to bridge the gap between isolated communities by transforming a two-
acre garbage dump into a field. Three years later Urban Creators had
Loyola students will enjoy transformed this field into a farm, art gallery, and creative hub – and they
in the coming year. were taking this message of creating sustainable gardens into schools. Their
message: almost everything that is grown in a garden can be grown on a roof!
12 | LOYOLA MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2018Alex’s message evidently intrigued the students because shortly after
his visit, more than half the students replied with a strong interest in
participating on a Gardening Committee!
“I was completely overwhelmed by the student response” said Ms.
Meyers. But where could this garden grow?....
“Since the rooftop field project was already under way, it seemed
to be the most obvious and perfect place for the garden,” said Ms.
Meyers. Once the project was green-lighted, it literally sprang from
the ground up. The day planting supplies were delivered, an assembly
line was formed from the sidewalk through the “black door” and all the
way up the stairs to the roof. Teachers, students, staff, Mr. Oroszlany,
and Mr. Lewis handed 10-lb. bags of soil from one person to the other
snaking their way up to the roof, clear evidence of the spirited energy
and community building already forming around the garden.
Teacher and student efforts catalyzed additional support. Mr. Mark
Howell’s Engineering Class built and structured the planters while
Rachel Meuler’s Art Class painted and decorated them. Then the
Freshmen Biology Class and the AP Biology Class planted the first
seeds in March. By spring 2018, the first crops were in bloom;
kale, chard, collards, peppers, carrots, and radishes were just some of
the delicious edibles popping up in the planters.
Who knows? – If the Gardening Club and the Future Business Leaders
of America team up, maybe there is even a farmer’s market in the
future at the corner of 83rd and Park!
LOYOLANYC.ORG | 13FEATURE
ARTICLE
LOYOLA STUDENTS JOIN AREA JESUIT HIGH SCHOOLS
TO HELP THOSE IN NEED
Ignatian
Social Justice Tournament
E
arlier this year, five Jesuit high schools in the donated $70,000 to sponsor the event.
The tournament was a student centered
New York metropolitan area came together initiative meant to support the charitable
organizations that each school works with
to take part in the Ignatian Social Justice through its Christian service program. Tony
Tournament, a friendly competition to raise Oroszlany, president of Loyola School, said,
“It was an opportunity for the students to
money for charities served by students and faculty at come together in a collaborative effort.” The
each participating school. The April 23rd tournament winner received $20,000; two second-place
finishers $15,000 each; and two third-place
included Loyola School, Fairfield Prep, Fordham Prep, finishers, $10,000 each.
Regis High School, and Xavier High School. Loyola, who took second place in the
tournament, raised $15,000 for the Romero
Center, which serves families in need in
During the tournament, student representing each of the five schools, who
Camden, N.J. Loyola seniors, Molly
representatives from each school conducted selected the winners.
Martin and Lauryn May, the tournaments
a 10-minute presentation before a panel
only female participants, spoke about the
of judges advocating for their charity Inspired by Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., who
school’s long-standing relationship with the
and outlining how the charity would challenged the alumni of Jesuit schools to
Romero Center, which provides Catholic
maximize the benefit of the gift. Students be engaged in the struggle for justice and
education and retreat experiences inspired
(17 in all, and mostly upper classmen) to protect the needs of the most vulnerable,
by Archbishop Oscar Romero’s prophetic
then fielded questions from the judges Fordham Prep alumnus, Jim Rowen,
witness. Molly shared that “we chose the
14 | LOYOLA MAGAZINE | SUMMER 201 8Romero Center because it has a very special build community with the people you meet, idea to create a scholarship that the Romero
place in our hearts. Lauryn and I have both while simultaneously learning about and Center staff could use to fund other deserving
been there multiple times and we have seen becoming actively engaged in diminishing groups who desire to volunteer but cannot
the kindness and generosity displayed by injustices in our world” said Molly. afford to do so. The scholarship will
the people of Camden through the Romero allow others to experience what we have
Center. Participating in the Social Justice Molly and Lauryn along with Loyola’s experienced all these years” said Ms. Morano.
Tournament provided us with an opportunity Director of Christian Service, Ms. Noelle
to advocate for the tremendous work the Morano ’06, collaborated on a proposal for Thanks to Mr. Rowen and tournament
Romero Center does.” Romero to earmark the winning funds. “We organizers, the Ignatian Social Justice
wanted the money to have a lasting impact”, Tournament was an extraordinary forum for
During their presentation, Molly and Lauryn explained Ms. Morano, “so we came up with students from the five area Jesuit schools to
discussed the Romero Center’s Urban the idea to use the money for a scholarship showcase the service aspect of their Jesuit
Challenge Program which is comprised of fund we named the Ignatian Companions identity.
faith, service, and community. As volunteers Scholarship.” Unfortunately, some participants
for this program, Loyola students serve the are unable to experience the Urban Challenge
community either in a ministry of labor, such Program because they cannot afford program
as sorting food, landscaping, preparing/serving fees. “We thought it would be a wonderful
food, or simply through their presence by
exchanging stories and sharing experiences.
Participants, who serve for a week at a time,
almost always conclude their volunteer week
with the desire to continue to take action on
behalf of the poor and vulnerable. “Spending
time at the Romero Center was one of the
most inspiring and eye-opening experiences
I have ever had. At the Romero Center, you
“ We chose the Romero
Center because it has a very
special place in our hearts...
participating in the
Social Justice Tournament
provided us with an
opportunity to advocate for
the tremendous work the
”
Romero Center does.
If you are interested in learning more about the Romero Center
and the wonderful work they do in Camden, we invite you to
visit their website www.romero-center.org
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Loyola collected the
most items per student,
In the weeks before Thanksgiving, Loyola 93.4 pounds per student challenge for the second year in a row!
School joined fellow Metro-area Jesuit high
schools – Regis High School, Fordham Prep,
or the equivalent of As a result of the tremendous outpouring
of support from the Loyola School
St. Peter’s Prep, and Xavier High School – in 18,689 pounds, community, Loyola received in excess of
a Jesuit food drive competition to provide winning this year’s $125,000 and directed this gift to the Fr.
food for those who would have gone without challenge for the Prior Endowed Scholarship Fund. In fact,
during the holiday season. The six participating second year in a row! an anonymous donor matched this gift,
schools collected 119,378 food items for those making the impact greater than $250,000
in need, totaling 101,163 pounds. for our Fr. Prior Fund, in support of our
students with financial needs.
James Rowen, sponsor of the Challenge as well
as former chair of Fordham Prep’s Board of Loyola’s donations were sent to City
Trustees and brother of a Loyola alumna, donated $300,000 Harvest, which has worked to end hunger in communities
for tuition assistance to be shared by the participating schools throughout New York City through food rescue and
based on the amount of food collected per student. “We are distribution, and education, for the past 34 years. A key aspect
united by our Ignatian mission to help those less fortunate, that of the Jesuit education here at Loyola is to create well rounded
collaboration can achieve remarkable outcomes. Addressing leaders of character who are committed to justice. Through
hunger for thousands is just one example,” said Rowen. service to the community, students witness the impact of social
justice in action, forever broadening their world views.
Loyola collected the most items per student, 93.4 pounds per
student or the equivalent of 18,689 pounds, winning this year’s
16 | LOYOLA MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2018GRADUATION
June 1, 2018 marked the 118th commencement ceremony
for the Loyola School community. The graduates,
numbering 51 young women and men, along with family
and friends gathered together in the Church of St. Ignatius
Loyola to recognize and celebrate their accomplishments.
Loyola’s retiring math teacher, Mrs. Ginny Cerussi addressed
the Class of 2018. Mrs. Cerussi spoke to the class about
life’s “firsts” and of all the responsibilities, challenges,
and fears that accompany them. Mrs. Cerussi explained
that graduating high school is one of the big firsts,
“a threshold moment.” As the graduates become young
adults, she advised that while they will become more
independent and explore all of life’s possibilities, they must
always remember it is okay not to have all the answers
right now. Mrs. Cerussi concluded with encouraging
words that the Class of 2018 will always be welcomed at
Loyola for a visit and told them above else, remember to
“call your parents!”
continued >>
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Loyola School Academic Awards Loyola School Honorary Awards Loyola School Athletic Awards
GOLD MEDAL The Jesuit Secondary Education Award Outstanding Male Athlete Award
Highest Average in Senior Year The graduate who most closely resembles Ernest Frimpong & Travers Silverman
Charles Comfort Urry the ideals of an Ignatian education
Molly Martin The Brother Edward Sheehy, S.J. Award
SILVER MEDAL Outstanding Female Athlete
Second Highest Average in Senior Year The Father Peter J. Daly, S.J. Medal Nina Isabelle Guevarra Almazar
Nina Isabelle Guevarra Almazar The graduate demonstrating the most significant
advance in personal growth and development
GOLD MEDAL Tiannah Nicole Adams
Highest Cumulative Average for Loyola School Special Awards
Four Years at Loyola School The Loyola Alumni Medal
Nina Isabelle Guevarra Almazar The graduate who best represents the New York State Comptroller’s Award
qualities and ideals of Loyola School Nina Isabelle Guevarra Almazar
SILVER MEDAL Ernest Kwame Frimpong
Second Highest Cumulative Average for New York State Attorney General’s
Four Years at Loyola School Thomas Jakelich School Spirit Award Triple C Award
Molly Martin Gianna Ellen Velez Corvino Joshua Edward Gottbetter &
Gianna Ellen Velez Corvino
The Loyola School Magis Awards
John Draghi & Juliette Pigeon The NYC Council Speaker’s
Achievement Award
Matthew Adrian Bach &
Amaya Tracy Cheek
Manhattan Borough President Award
Luca Fierro & Angela Rica
18 | LOYOLA MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2018COLLEGE ENROLLMENT
The members of the Class of 2018 submitted 573 college applications, 175 of them filed
under early admissions programs. Members of the senior class received approximately
220 individual acceptances to 128 different colleges and universities. We extend our
congratulations to our students who, in recognition of their academic and extracurricular
successes, will be enrolling in schools across the nation and abroad, 74% of which are
ranked in the top 50 per U.S. News institutional category for 2017.
Tiannah Adams Benjamin Diflo Colin McVeigh
University of Scranton Lehigh University University of Notre Dame
Alexandra Aguirre John Draghi Ryan Miller
Barnard College Kenyon College Miami University Ohio
Nina Isabelle Almazar Luca Fierro George Moraitis
Villanova University New York University James Madison University
Matthew Bach Ernest Frimpong Nicholas Pantelidis
Loyola University Maryland Providence College Tulane University
Michael Bannon Joshua Gottbetter Madeline Newlin
Elon University Boston College Savannah College of Art and Design
Gabrielle Branco Benjamin James Juliette Pigeon
University of Miami University of Denver Dawson College, Canada
Kelly Breidenbach Jacob Kassis John Pohmer
Vanderbilt University Lehigh University Georgetown University
Charles Broadbent Amy Li Annabella Pritchard
Columbia University University of Miami City University of New York,
Martha Brown Marilyn Liriano Hunter College
Miami University Ohio Claremont McKenna College Angela Rica
Lillian Brucker Sichen Liu Fairfield University
University of Virginia Emory University Paul Russo
Inigo Caballero Caroline Lynch Fairfield University
Loyola University Chicago Fairfield University Travers Silverman
Andrew Carter Yash Madan Fordham University
St. Louis University, Spain University of St Andrews, Scotland Minghui Sun
William Chao Jozef Mahoney New York University
Fordham University American University John Thornton
Amaya Cheek Molly Martin Villanova University
The George Washington University Georgetown University Martina Upton
Bernadette Chungunco Lauryn May Boston College
Southern Methodist University Marquette University Charles Urry
William Collazo-Hodgkins Lucinda McClune Brown University
Denison University Undeclared Gianna Velez Corvino
Matthew Cooper Michael McCormick Fordham University
United States Northeastern University Gabriel Vonleh
Merchant Marine Academy Sacred Heart University
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FIRST ROW FROM BACK
STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT:
Jozef Mahoney, Colin McVeigh, Michael Bannon,
Benjamin Diflo, John Thornton, Inigo Caballero,
Michael McCormick, Jacob Kassis, Gabriel Vonleh,
Luca Fierro, Ernest Frimpong, Matthew Bach,
Andrew Carter, Ryan Miller, Sichen Liu, George Moraitis,
Benjamin James, Matthew Cooper
SECOND ROW FROM BACK
STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT:
Martha Brown, Alexandra Aguirre, Kelly Breidenbach,
Gianna Velez Corvino, Lauryn May, Molly Martin,
Caroline Lynch, Gabrielle Branco, Angela Rica,
Nina Isabelle Almazar, Lucinda McClune, Marilyn Liriano
THIRD ROW FROM BACK
SITTING, LEFT TO RIGHT:
Juliette Pigeon, Madeline Newlin, Amaya Cheek,
Bernadette Chungunco, Tiannah Adams, Lillian Brucker,
Martina Upton, Amy Li, Minghui Sun, Annabella Pritchard
FOURTH ROW FROM BACK
SITTING, LEFT TO RIGHT
Charles Urry, John Draghi, John Pohmer, Travers Silverman,
William Chao, Joshua Gottbetter, Charles Broadbent,
Yash Madan
20 | LOYOLA MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2018Loyola School
Class of 2018
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2017-2018
School Year in Review
CONCERTS
CHRISTMAS 2017 & SPRING 2018
VISUAL
ARTS
22 | LOYOLA MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2018LOYOLA
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What a season it was for the Loyola
FORENSICS
Forensics team, a year characterized by
dedication, success, and fun. This season,
the team spread its wings farther than ever
before, attending National Tournaments
at Yale, Princeton, Columbia, and UPenn
and qualified more students to States and
Nationals than in the last two years: Maggie
Sun, Nicholas Imam, Isabelle McNamara-
Angel, Daniela Pierro, Dylan Bousquette,
Sidney Essex, Allie Longworth, and Caroline
Adams qualifying for the New York State
Forensic League Grand Championship
Tournament. Daniella Pierro qualified for the
NCFL Grand National Tournament and Isabelle
McNamara-Angel is qualified for the National
Speech & Debate Tournament! Many thanks
to graduating senior, Maggie, for her hard
work and dedication over the years. The best
is yet to come! Thanks for a great year.
Coach: Ms. Jessica Holden
Roster: Caroline Adams, Elliott Azzi,
Dylan Bousquette, Sofia Daniels, Christian
Di Monte, Sidney Essex, Nicholas Imam,
Allie Longworth, Liam Martin, Isabelle
McNamara-Angel, Analisa Pisano, Daniela
Pierro, Regina Potenza, Angela Rica, Maggie
Sun, Emma Vasey, Nicholas Worsoe.
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This past fall, the Loyola Players performed a
DRAMATIC ARTS
gender-reversed Dial “M” for Murder. In this
classic thriller, Isabelle McNamara-Angel took
played Toni Wendice, a retired tennis player
who is looking to murder her husband, Martin,
played by Luca Fierro. Caroline Adams and Ella
Ritchie were Lady Lesgate and Maxine Halliday,
respectively. Jack Draghi takes over in the middle
of the play as Inspector Hubbard who works to
unravel the mystery. Analisa Pisano, Eugenie
Foss, and Maggie Sun rounded out the cast while
Annabella Pritchard was stage manager.
Directors: Mr. Timothy Haugh (Dial “M” For
Murder) and Mr. James Lyness (Play On!)
Producer: Ms. Hailey Watkins
Loyola Players: Caroline Adams, Alexander
DIAL “M”
Alvarez, Elliot Azzi, William Chao, Christian
Di Monte, Jack Draghi, Luca Fierro, Eugenie
FOR
Foss, Isabella Marsibilio, Molly Martin,
Isabelle McNamara-Angel, Cara Mulrooney, MURDER
Analisa Pisano, Annabella Pritchard,
Christopher Pritchard, Ella Ritchie,
Maggie Sun.
24 | LOYOLA MAGAZINE | SUMMER 201 8The Loyola Players spring production, Play On!,
is the hilarious story of a theater group trying
desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening
interference from a haughty local author who
keeps revising the script. The show marked the
final performances on stage for seniors Jack
Draghi, Luca Fierro, and Molly Martin, and the last
behind-the-scenes stage crew work for William
Chao, Annabella Pritchard and Maggie Sun.
PLAY ON!
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Varsity Boys Baseball
SPORTS
The Loyola baseball team had one of the most
successful seasons in recent school history,
culminating with their first birth in the NYSAIS
state tournament in the past 18 years!
The boys began the season in Florida for spring
training and caught fire when they came up north
rattling off seven straight wins. The team finished
the regular season with a 9-1 record, winning the
league and gaining the #1 seed for the league
playoffs. Although they were unable to cap the
postseason off with a championship, they did
finish 10-3. The team was captained by senior
Trooper Thornton and junior Aidan Henegar. At
the plate sophomores Chris Burich and Joe Gibson
along with Henegar were the offensive catalysts
for the squad with fellow sophomore, Daniel
Pramberger, anchoring the pitching staff. The
future is bright for Loyola’s baseball team with
seven of nine starters returning next year.
Coaches: Mr. Mark Howell & Mr. Gabriel Rotman
Roster: Michael Bannon, Chris Burich, Mauro
DeCillis, James Donarski, Joseph Gibson, Aidan
Henegar, Owen Henegar, Sebastian Hernandez,
Nicholas Jacobsson, Liam Martin, Nicholas
Pantelidis, Daniel Pramberger, Christopher
Pritchard, Paul Russo, Trooper Thornton,
Jack Von Maur, Ian Wareham
26 | LOYOLA MAGAZINE | SUMMER 201 8Varsity Girls Softball
The 2018 Varsity Softball team started
the season off strong, sweeping Calhoun
and splitting with UNIS. The squad was led
by veteran Gianna Velez-Corvino. The Lady
Knights also had strong support by young
talent, who built the foundation of this team.
Sophomore Lauren Catherall and Junior Noelle
Nezolosky have made clutch defensive plays,
keeping the games exciting. The Lady Knights
advanced to the post-season, but were
eliminated in the first round.
Coaches: Mr. Frederick Agnostakis &
Mr. Joseph D’Alessio
Roster: Sarah Addison, Isabella Arboleda, Sarah
Axiak, Katherine Buttigieg, Zoe Bobini, Lauren
Catherall, Ava Culoso, Gianna Velez Corvino,
Claudia Crotty, Amber Delgado, Maria Estrada,
Imee Good, Andreea Grigorescu, Christina Landau,
Kate Liu, Isabella Marrale, Izzy Miller, Noelle
Nezolosky, Regina Potenza, Morgan Turner
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Coach: Mr. Thomas Hanley
Varsity Golf (Boys and Girls)
SPORTS
Roster: Dennis Coppin, Sofia Elena Daniels,
The Varsity Golf Knights enjoyed a strong Molly Maresca, Michael McCormick, Colin
season capturing third place in the NYCAL McVeigh, William Miller, Chandler Naylon,
2018 League Championships in May. The team John Pohmer, Sixiong Xie
was led by the able and committed examples of
Co-Captains Colin McVeigh and John Pohmer, four-
year members of the Golf Knight’s roster. McVeigh,
Pohmer, and fellow 2018 graduate and player,
Michael McCormick, will take their love of the game
with them this fall to Notre Dame, Georgetown,
and Northeastern, respectively. Their’s will be a
void of talent and camaraderie not easily filled. The
Knights also greatly appreciated the steady and
passionate leadership of Assistant Captain, Will
Miller, and teammates Dennis Coppin, Sofia Elena
Daniels, Molly Maresca, Chandler Naylon, and Steve
Xie. The team was thrilled to have imported Xie
from several years of golf training at the renowned
IMG Academy in Florida and he more than proved
his remarkable skills every time he played. The
Knights look forward to next season and the
continued convenience of practicing on the artificial
turf of Loyola’s new rooftop practice field (watch
those divots!). The Knights thank all of those who
supported the team throughout the season!
Varsity Girls Volleyball
The Varsity Volleyball team faced Trevor
Day in the quarterfinals. The Lady Knights
have improved throughout the season, both
individually and as a team. Their annual Dig Pink
Rally Tournament was a great success, inviting
three teams outside of the NYCAL to raise
awareness for breast cancer. The girls should
be proud of their hard work and perseverance
this season.
Coach: Ms. Kate Gilfillan
Roster: Sarah Addison, Gabrielle Branco, Kelly
Breidenbach, Lily Brucker, Emily Knapp, Kate
Lui, Caroline Lynch, Flaminia Melchionna, Alexa
Mulligan, Cara Murooney, Regina Potenza,
Natalie Suozzi
28 | LOYOLA MAGAZINE | SUMMER 201 8Junior Varsity
Girls Volleyball
The JV Lady Knights had an excellent fall
season, full of spirit, determination, and
improvement. The team featured seven
freshmen and six sophomores. With only one
returning player, the girls had a lot of work
to do early on to come together as a team.
Returning sophomore, Gigi Silva, provided
steady leadership and consistent serves.
Freshmen standouts Christina Landau, Sophia
Griffo, and Isabella Marrale proved extremely
valuable for their dependability and killer serves
and digs. Sophomores Allie Longworth and Ava
Culoso were also very valuable throughout
the season with their consistent hits and team
spirit. The entire team fought hard, supported
one another from the sidelines, and stepped
up when they were needed, which led to the
team’s winningest season in years.
Coach: Ms. Noelle Morano
Roster: Lucy Brown, Ava Culoso, Jackie Fiechter,
Sophia Griffo, Andreea Grigorescu, Annie Kinnally,
Christina Landau, Allie Longworth, Julia Manuali,
Isabella Marrale, Annette Sebrell, Gigi Silva,
Eleni Vasiliades
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Varsity Boys Coaches: Mr. Frederick Agnostakis &
SPORTS
Mr. Dominic Couzens ’00
Basketball Roster: Michael Bannon, Matt Cooper,
Ernest Frimpong, Josh Gottbetter, Ben
The Knights started the season by defeating
James, Eric Liu, Yash Madan, JV Von Maur,
The French America School of New York
Michael McCormick, George Moriatis,
with newcomer Rodrigo da luz Vani scoring
Chandler Naylon, Nick Pantelidis, John
38 points. The team took third place in the
Pohmer, Trooper Thornton, Rodrigo Vani,
Peg Duggan Memorial Tournament and Matt
Gabe Vonleh
Cooper was chosen for the “All-Tournament
Team.” In December, Coach Agnostakis won
his 500th game, stating,” that’s what happens
with dedicated players throughout the years.”
During the Loyola Christmas Festival, the
Knights defeated long-time rival Collegiate for
the first time in 17 years. Travelling to Florida
during the Christmas break the Knights improved
tremendously integrating Chandler Naylon and
JV von Maur into the flow of the team. Coming
back from midterms the Knights defeated first
place Trevor Day. Senior guard Ernest Frimpong
played excellent defense causing Trevor to
struggle throughout the game. Loyola Sports
Night honored the seniors and presented Matt
Cooper with a 1,000-point ball; and, before
a packed house, the Knights defeated the
Colombia Lions. The Knights concluded the
season as the NYCAL Champions with an
11-1 record. The NYCAL Tournament, held at
CCNY, saw the Knights defeat Trevor Day.
JV Von Maur was voted “Most Outstanding
Player” for the game. Gabe Vonleh also played
an outstanding game shooting 12 for 13 from
the floor. In the first round of the NYSAIS
Post Season Tournament the Knights defeated
Brooklyn Friends before succumbing to the
Knox School in the second round of the playoffs.
Coach A complimented his players when he said,
“It’s remarkable how much can be accomplished
when you don’t care who gets the credit.”
30 | LOYOLA MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2018Junior Varsity
Boys Basketball
The JV Knights started the season with
a sense of unfinished business. Returning
sophomores, led by Christopher Burich, Patrick
Bader, Kevin Coffey, Max Lewis, and Dennis
Coppin were eager to start this new season
stronger and wiser. The arrival of talented and
athletic freshmen added versatility and depth,
to an already strong squad. They practiced
hard under the guidance of Mr. Joseph to learn
new offensive plays and to strive to improve
fitness. Hard work has paid off as they
concluded with a seven-five record for 2nd
best in the league. They lost to Columbia Prep
in the tournament final.
Coach: Mr. Jacques Joseph
Roster: Patrick Bader, Christopher Burich, Kevin
Coffey, Dennis Coppin, Mauro DeCillis, Joseph
Gibson, Sebastian Hernandez, Max Lewis, Liam
Martin, George Massoud, Alexander Naber, Daniel
Pramberger, Tristan Ryder, Mortimer Tubridy,
Alexander White
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Varsity Girls
SPORTS
Basketball
The Lady Knights are coming off of two
consecutive first-place finishes and a
tournament championship in the NYCAL.
With six seniors graduating last year, this
year’s group forged their own new identity.
Though they had some ups and downs early
in the season, they built chemistry together
and never gave up, always striving for
improvement.
This year’s seniors were an important part
of the Lady Knights’ growth as a team.
Co-captains Nina Almazar, Kelly Breidenbach,
and Lauryn May provided leadership on and
off the court while Lucinda McClune and Angie
Rica worked tirelessly to improve. Junior Katie
Nakano stepped up in her third varsity season
to handle a bigger role as did sophomore
Annie Kinnally. Emily Noonan showed great
improvement. The team has five newcomers:
juniors Noelle Nezolosky, Natalie Suozzi,
and Morgan Turner, and freshmen Christina
Landau and Regina Potenza. They all worked
hard to transition to the Varsity level and all
contributed to a strong team effort.
Coach: Mr. David Palladino
Roster: Nina Almazar, Kelly Breidenbach,
Annie Kinnally, Christina Landau, Kate Lui,
Lauryn May, Lucinda McClune, Katherine
Nakano, Noelle Nezolosky, Emily Noonan,
Regina Potenza, Angie Rica, Natalie Suozzi,
Morgan Turner
32 | LOYOLA MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2018Junior Varsity
Girls Basketball
It’s been an exciting start for new head coach
of the JV Lady Knights, Coach Andriana Ilnicki.
Starting off the season strong with a win in her
first game, Coach Ilnicki then lead the Lady Knights
to a strong overall record of 6-8. While falling short
to our cross-town rival Columbia Prep in the finals,
the Lady Knights pulled together ending in league
play with a 5-3 record.
Coach Andriana Ilnicki did a fantastic job this
season building on the fundamentals and improving
the individual skills of her players. Throughout
the year, the team has grown tremendously and
showed outstanding effort and sportsmanship.
The returning sophomores Ava Culoso, Gigi Silva,
Emma McClune, Kim Hussey, Michaela Joseph, and
Hannah Cavanaugh showed outstanding leadership
both on and off the court and were a great influence
for the new incoming players. Freshmen Sophia
Griffo, Eleni Vasillades, Isabella Marrale, and Andrea
Grigorescu through their determination and endless
energy showed to be a great addition to the team.
Special thank you to team manager Zoe Bobini and
Lexa Honeck who was injured early on in the season
for the support and dedication to the team. Coach
Ilnicki is very proud of her team and thankful for
the chance to coach this season. A huge thank you
to everyone who came out to support the JV Lady
Knights throughout the year. We are looking forward
to another great season in the upcoming year!
Coach: Ms. Andriana Ilnicki ’13
Roster: Hannah Cavanaugh-Gouvea, Ava Culoso,
Sophia Griffo, Andreea Grigorescu, Alexandra Honeck,
Kim Hussey, Michaela Joseph, Isabella Marrale, Emma
McClune, Gabriella Gandara da Silva, Eleni Vasiliades
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Varsity Track Coaches: Mr. Andrew Donacik & Ms. Kate Gilfillan
SPORTS
and Field (Boys and Girls) Boys Track and Field Roster: Chinmay Agrawal,
Elias Almary, Alexander Alvarez, Luc Bousquette,
George Brown, Sidney Essex, Jack Foulsham,
Track and field’s season apex occurs at the
Ernest Frimpong, Brij Gautam, Ryan Hogan, Ikki
championship meets, where teams vie for
Kaijima, Max Lewis, Ryan Miller, Daniel Moreno,
titles and individuals seek to test their mettle
Alexander Naber, Aidan O’Sullivan, Brandon
against top competition. On May 15, the Knights
Richardson, Tristan Ryder, Travers Silverman,
competed in the New York City Athletic League
Yihao Wang
(NYCAL) championships at Riverbank State Park.
Afterward, on May 23, they competed in the New
Girls Track and Field Roster: Martha Brown,
York State Association of Independent Schools
Hannah Cavanaugh-Gouvea, Kim Hussey, Ashley
(NYSAIS) championships, at sunny Icahn Stadium
Jiang, Michaela Joseph, Anne Kinnally, Ariel
on Randalls Island.
LaForest, Valentina Marini Fichera, Margaret
Tween, Juliann Zhou
The boys’ ace runners were seniors Ernest
Frimpong, Ryan Miller and Travers Silverman.
Silverman ran the 400-meter dash and crossed
the finish in 54.74 seconds, good for 16th place in
a field of 50. Miller ran his 400 in 57.08 seconds,
finishing 33rd. Later, Silverman and Miller teamed
with sophomore Brandon Richardson and junior
Yihao Wang to compete in the 4x100-meter
relay. The team, a makeshift one, nonetheless
produced its best time of the season on Icahn’s
fast track, finishing in 48.31 seconds and claiming
ninth place in a field of 16.
The girls’ best runners were junior Ashley Jiang
and sophomore Hannah Cavanaugh-Gouvea.
Jiang’s specialty was the 800 meters, and at
the NYSAIS championships, she ran a tactically
sound, mathematically precise race to finish in
2:36.34, which gave her 21st place in a field
of 24. On the day of these championships,
however, the greatest drama for a Loyola
athlete occurred in the girls’ 1500 meters, where
sophomore Hannah Cavanaugh-Gouvea toed
the start line with a personal best of 5:23.47.
Cavanaugh-Gouvea now holds the school records
for both the 3000 and the 1500 meters.
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