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Winter 2012 Knightline is now available!

10 Feb 2012 03:20:00 GMT

The Winter 2012 Knightline is now available!

The Alumni Relations Office published the Winter 2012 Knightline this week. Be sure to check your mail in the coming days. You can view the new Knightline
on the Marist Alumni web page. Go to www.marist.org/alumni and click on the Winter 2012 Knightline.

The new edition of the Knightline includes information on the Milestone Reunion, Day at the Races, Annual Fund information and much more!

Click here to read the Winter 2012 Knightline

Quilvio J. Ventura, Jr. '12 Selected as Rotary Student of the Month for February

30 Jan 2012 15:20:00 GMT

Quilvio J. Ventura, Jr. '12 Selected as Rotary Student of the Month for February

Quilvio J. Ventura, Jr. ’12 will represent Marist High School during the month of February as Rotary Student of the Month. Quilvio is the younger of two children born to Cruz M. Ventura and Quilvio R. Ventura, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Ventura immigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic when Quilvio was a young boy. "When I was a little boy, I had no idea what being an American was all about. To me it was just another place to live. However, as I matured, I realized that living in this country represented freedom, economic advantage and a secure future," said Ventura.

Quilvio aspires to attend the University of Miami and major in Architecture. His road to college began when he attended St. Mary High School, Jersey City until the school closed last June. Quilvio added, "Marist ended up being a great choice for me. Everyone has been friendly and helpful. Marist offers so many opportunities for students."

Quilvio particularly enjoyed the Marist Retreat House in Esopus, NY and how he was able to meet friends from other Marist schools. When asked what excites him most for the future, Quilvio shared, "Ten years from now, I can see myself as one of the best architects in the United States, thanks to everything everyone has done for me."

Navidra Hardin '12 selected as a 2012 National Scholar by the Horatio Alger Association

30 Jan 2012 15:20:00 GMT

Navidra Hardin '12 selected as a 2012 National Scholar by the Horatio Alger Association

The Horatio Alger Association has selected Navidra Hardin '12 as the 2012 National Scholar. Navidra was selected for this award because of his demonstrated dedication to being a community leader and individual commitment to excellence; as exemplified by remarkable achievements accomplished through honesty, hard work, self-reliance and perseverance over adversity. Members of this award must have a strong commitment in assisting those less fortunate than themselves and be willing to contribute to the mission of providing scholarships for younger generations.

The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. bears the name of the renowned author Horatio Alger, Jr., whose tales of overcoming adversity through unyielding perseverance and basic moral principles captivated the public in the late 19th century.

The Association was established in 1947 to dispel the mounting belief among the nation's youth that the American Dream was no longer attainable. Through its scholarship programs, the Association encourages students to pursue their own version of the American Dream. While providing scholarship opportunities, Association Members mentor the Scholars and underscore the importance of service to others. The Members work directly to provide promising young people with the support, education and confidence needed to realize their aspirations.

When Navidra attends college, he will receive a scholarship, mentoring, and free campus housing opportunities beginning in sophomore year. Navidra is one of only 104 high school seniors nationally recognized as a Horatio Alger National Scholar.

Marist Announces Medquest Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

28 Sep 2011 17:40:45 GMT

Marist High School has announced that they will be holding their MEDQUEST Simulation Lab Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Sunday, October 16th.

The MEDQUEST Simulation Lab was built to complement the MEDQUEST Program which is meant to provide hands-on experience for students who are interested in majoring in health-related fields in college. Students learn the techniques of Patient History and Assessment, Medical Terminology, CPR and First Aid, Phlebotomy, EKG, and Vital Signs.

In addition to individual donations, the MEDQUEST Simulation Lab was mostly funded through a grant provided by The J.C. Kellogg Foundation.

The Simulation Lab is exclusive among all Catholic Schools in Hudson County. The lab is open on school days and prospective families who would like a tour of Marist High School are encouraged to call the Admissions Office at 201-437-4545.

The Medquest Simulation Lab is Complete!

21 Sep 2011 13:50:38 GMT

Marist has finished construction on our brand new MEDQUEST Hospital Simulation Lab for students interested in majoring in health related fields in college. The MEDQUEST program, and now the hospital lab, is exclusive to Marist among all Catholic schools in Hudson County.

Join Us for an Open House on Sunday, October 2 at 1:00 PM

21 Sep 2011 13:43:10 GMT

Marist will hold its first Open House of the year on Sunday, October 2nd at 1:00 PM. The Open House allows prospective students and their parents an inside look at the Marist High School family. The Open House is a must see to truly experience Marist.

For more information on the Open House, click here.

Day at the Races Photo Gallery Now Live!

28 Jul 2011 19:51:39 GMT

The photo gallery for the Day at the Races now available on the Marist web site. To visit the gallery, click here.

Marist High School Receives $100,000 Grant for MEDQUEST Program

28 Jul 2011 19:50:09 GMT

Marist High School recently received a $100,000 grant from the J.C. Kellogg Foundation for its MEDQUEST program. MEDQUEST is a medical and healthcare career exploration program that was inaugurated in September 2009. MEDQUEST is currently entering its third academic year. Ms. Roxann D'Alessio is the Program Director.

Through MEDQUEST, Marist High School continues its educational mission of serving all students; including economically disadvantaged students. Many of these students will be the first in their families to attend college. Graduates of the MEDQUEST program will be better prepared to apply for pre-medicine, nursing, pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry, and other allied health career preparation programs as college undergraduates.

MEDQUEST has an established advisory committee and its members include: Ivelisse Perez, R.N.'92, Jack McNally, D.D.S.'63, Renee Vales, R.N. '05, Angelo Alvarado, R.T.'06, Charles Gonzales, D.C. '75, Dr. Claudine Drew, led by Chairperson Michael J. Polisin, M.D.'71. Clinical experiences will include: bandaging, EKG usage, defibrillators, phlebotomy, vital signs, and bringing classroom theory into field experiences. By September 2011, the current MEDQUEST classroom will be re-constructed into a fully functioning hospital room, complete with a waiting/reception area, and examination stations for true "clinical" experiences. The remainder of the grant monies will be used for scholarship money for economically disadvantaged students and supplies. In addition, Dr. Polisin helped raised $41,000 to be used for various restricted gifts for the MEDQUEST program.

For more information on the MEDQUEST Program and Marist High School, visit www.marist.org or call 201-437-4545 x 225.

A Year of Miracles - Marist’s Class of 2011 Graduates

21 Jul 2011 20:30:00 GMT

For the Marist graduating Class of 2011, this has been a miracle year - for a number of reasons.

From the moment the graduates, dressed in blue gowns, marched into the gym on June 4 to the processional of "Pomp and Circumstance," to the moment they left again to the playing of "Pachelbel Canon," they seemed to glow with a mood of success, as proud family members crowded the aisle to catch a glimpse of the graduates as they passed.

Their job was obvious, but so was their doubt, as members of the 54th graduating class from Marist seemed to realize for the first time that this would likely be the last time they would be here together as a class.

Click here to read the full story.

Br. Robert James, F.M.S.

21 Jul 2011 20:30:00 GMT

Former Marist High School principal Br. Robert James, F.M.S. passed away on June 8, 2011. Read what Fr. John Job '82 had to say about the late Br. Robert on the Marist Brother's Marvelous Companions web page.

Summer Alumni Bash

20 Jul 2011 20:40:00 GMT

Marist High School cordially invites all alumni living in New Jersey to join your fellow alumni for this networking event hosted by the Marist Alumni Relations Office.

This networking event will be held on Thursday, Thursday, August 18 from 6:00-8:00 PM at

The Breakers on the Ocean
1507 Ocean Avenue
Spring Lake, NJ 07762
(www.breakershotel.com)

Come out and enjoy an evening with complimentary appetizers and drinks!

Click here to RSVP to the Summer Alumni Bash through The Marist Store Online. It is safe, secure and convenient.

If you have any questions, contact Chris Hansen at chansen@marist.org or call 201-437-4545 x 166.

2012 Academic Calendar is now available

28 Jun 2011 15:05:00 GMT

The 2011-2012 Academic Calendar is now available on the Marist web site. Go to www.marist.org to view the calendar.

You can also print out the calendar month by month or sync it with your Google Calendar so that you are always up-to-date with events at Marist.

*Please note: event date and times are subject to change or cancellation at any time without notice. Please check the Marist web site frequently for any updates or cancellations.

Spring 2011 Knightline is now available!

25 May 2011 18:30:00 GMT

The Spring 2011 Knightline is now available!

The Alumni Relations Office published the Spring 2011 Knightline this week. Be sure to check your mail in the coming days. You can view the new Knightline
on the Marist Alumni web page. Go to www.marist.org/alumni and click on the Spring 2011 Knightline.

The new edition of the Knightline includes updates on the 17th Annual Blue & Gold Alumni Golf Classic, Class Reunions, The Day at the Races and much more.

Reunion Photo Galleries are now available!

19 May 2011 20:30:00 GMT

Photo Galleries for the Class of 1971 and the 80's Reunion are now available on the Marist web site. To visit the Class of 1971 Reunion gallery, click here. To visit the 80's Reunion gallery, click here.

Bergen County Alumni Gathering

5 May 2011 19:15:00 GMT

Marist High School cordially invites all alumni living in New Jersey and New York to join your fellow area alumni for this networking evented hosted by the Marist Alumni Relations Office.

This networking event will be held on Wednesday, May 18 from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Grasshopper Bar & Restaurant (645 Washington Avenue, Carlstadt, NJ 07072).

Come out and enjoy an evening with complimentary appetizers and drinks!

Click here to RSVP to the gathering.

Registration Opportunities for the 17th Annual Blue & Gold Alumni Golf Classic are Now Available

5 May 2011 16:30:00 GMT

It's spring! It's time for golf! It's time for us to invite you to the...

17th Annual Marist High School Blue & Gold Alumni Golf Classic

This year's event is scheduled for Thursday, June 16, 2011. We hope you will join us at beautiful and player friendly Colonia Country Club. The day includes a barbeque lunch, 18 holes of golf, on-course competitions and refreshments. Following play, the fun continues with a cocktail "hour," and the awards dinner with open bar and lots of raffle & golf "skill" prizes. It promises to be a fun filled day, while supporting a worthwhile cause, the very deserving students at Marist High School.

We truly appreciate your generous support and hope you will join us this year. Come for golf and dinner, or maybe just dinner, if that's all your schedule will allow. We look forward to seeing you there.

Click here to register for the event or for more information
or go to www.marist.org/golfclassic

Family Newsletter for May & June 2011 Now Available

3 May 2011 14:00:00 GMT

The May & June 2011 Family Newsletter was sent out today via email.

Be sure to check your email today. The May & June newsletter includes a message from Ms. Miesnik, Campus Ministry News, Academic News, Athletic News, a schedule of upcoming events and more.

If you did not receive the February newsletter, make sure to add newsletter@mailings.marist.org to your address book & spam filter.

You can view the newsletter in your preferred browser by clicking here.

Marist Wins Big at Model United Nations by Catherine Weening '12

6 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Members of the Model United Nations in the outisde courtyard of St. Peter's College, Jersey City, NJ

According to a survey taken by National Geographic, 63% of American young adults ages 18-24 cannot locate Iraq on a map. What’s more, educational systems are being criticized everyday for not exposing students to enough world culture and affairs. It’s a good thing Marist is different!

On March 15th and 16th, 28 Marist students, representing the countries of the United States, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines, attended St. Peter’s College High School Model United Nations where they, along with students from eleven other schools, tried to find innovative, creative ways to solve the world’s many issues. From topics as broad as “Ending World Hunger” to ones as specific as “The Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo”, students put their world knowledge, as well as their presentation skills, to the test. Marist students did not just learn more about international affairs; they also took some life lessons from the conference. “It’s amazing that people can have twenty different views on the same situation,” said sophomore Marvin Josef, remembering the rigorous debate that entailed when his committee, the U .N. Security Council, was forced to deal with a hostage crisis. However, Model U.N is an enjoyable experience as well. “It (the conference) was great!” exclaimed freshman Glen Anna Abellana “I met a lot of new people.”

Between the extensive debate, writing, and diplomatic skills needed, Model U.N. proves to be anything but easy. However, that did not stop Marist from winning five awards: Junior Luh-Anne Malagad took home the prize for Outstanding Position Paper in the U.N Commission of Narcotic Drugs, Senior Marjorie Martinez won the Best Delegate Award in the U.N. Human Rights Council, and freshman Davon Bazil and juniors Navidra Hardin and Catherine Weening won the Honorable Delegate Awards in the Disarmament and International Security Committee, the U.N. Commission for Social Development, and the U.N. Conference on the World Financial & Economic Crisis and Its Impact on Development. When asked about the awards, club moderator Mr. Thomas Murphy noted his satisfaction with this year’s results, especially since Marist took home 25% of all delegate awards. He could not help but observe that “…Marist students have proved that they can compete and excel against any other school in the state.”

Marist students to Make Paper Cranes to Rebuild Japanese Communities

3 Apr 2011 18:00:00 GMT

On Friday, March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake struck Sendai, Japan, resulting in a devastating tsunami that ravaged the coast just 180 miles from Tokyo. In response, Students Rebuild partnered with DoSomething.org, to ensure students worldwide have a way to support their Japanese peers.

Under the leadership of Marist High School teacher, Ms. Linda Gonzalez, Marist students, faculty and administrators will help Japan by making paper cranes every day after school during the week of March 28th. These simple yet powerful gestures will trigger a $200,000 donation from the Bezos Family Foundation - $2 for each crane received - to Architecture for Humanity's reconstruction efforts in Japan. Once the goal of 100,000 submissions is reached, the cranes will be woven into an art installation - a symbolic gift not only from Marist, but also from students around the globe to Japanese youth.

Ms. Gonzalez added, “Our students never cease to amaze us. Many of them are so disadvantaged themselves, but they are always able to see that others need help as well, sometimes, even more so. They are very excited about helping others not only in our country but in other countries as well.”

Family Newsletter for April 2011 Now Available

1 Apr 2011 19:00:00 GMT

The April 2011 Family Newsletter was sent out today via email.

Be sure to check your email today. The April newsletter includes a message from Ms. Miesnik, Campus Ministry News, Academic News, Athletic News, a schedule of upcoming events, a special green them
in honor of the upcoming Green Week, and more.

If you did not receive the February newsletter, make sure to add newsletter@mailings.marist.org to your address book & spam filter.

You can view the newsletter in your preferred browser by clicking here.

Marist student wins a $4,000 scholarship

31 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Jonathan Candelaria '11

Jonathan Candelaria, a senior at Marist High School, has been selected as one of the eleven recipients of the Hispanic Business Council Scholarship Foundation(HBCSF). Jonathan was awarded a $4,000 scholarship that will go towards the cost of his college tuition for next year. The HBCSF's mission is to advance the educational aspirations of Hispanic students so that they may become professionals, leaders and valued citizens of the community. The HBCSF accomplishes this by providing scholarships for a college education based on academic excellence and financial need.

“Jonathan has always been a wonderful student and is very much involved in the Marist community, he will do very well in life,” said Principal Alice Miesnik.

Jonathan ranks 9th in his graduating class of 114. He is a member of the National Honor Society, a member of the Montagne Honor Society, Retreat Leadership, Peer Counseling, Photography Club, Yearbook Club, Soccer and he sings in an Acapella choir.
This fall, Jonathan will study Biology/Pre-Medicine at Boston University where he received an academic scholarship of $56,000. Jonathan was also accepted to Rutgers University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Northeastern University and Loyola University in Baltimore.

Jonathan will be honored and presented with the scholarship award on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the 20th Annual Gala at the Estate at the Florentine Gardens in River Vale, NJ. "I am truly honored and blessed to be chosen as a recipient of this award. Because of it, my goals and future endeavors are just one step closer to becoming a reality," said Candelaria.

Meet Gloribel Ferreyra '11 and Roger Arias '11, Marist Rotary Students of the Month for March

21 Mar 2011 15:30:00 GMT

Gloribel Ferreyra '11 and Roger Arias '11

Gloribel Ferreyra is a member of the National Honor Society and is ranked 15th in her class. She is involved with the yearbook club, and is a peer counselor for freshmen. Gloribel is president of the Spanish club and has played volleyball for Marist. When she's not at school or working part-time, she enjoys drawing and painting and basically anything artistic. Gloribel envisions her future to include becoming a math teacher and to travel the world. Gloribel has been accepted and will attend the college of her choice, Drew University in the fall. She was awarded the Presidential Academic Scholarship with a cumulative value of $84,000. Gloribel also received Acceptances and Athletic Scholarships from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Kean University, and Rider University.

Roger Arias actively participates as a Senior Retreat Leader, and is a member of the National Honor Society. Roger is ranked 4th in his class. He also helped the freshmen transition themselves into Marist High School as a peer counselor. Roger has participated in numerous summer enrichment programs including the Governor's School for Environment, Engineering and Science at Stockton University. At the Governor's School, he met other young people from Texas to Michigan to Florida. He also received a scholarship to attend Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. Here, he met people from Morocco, India, China, and areas throughout the United States. He credits his ability to feel comfortable and interact with many different people because of the cultural diversity of Marist HS. He aspires to become a physician. Roger has not made a firm on his college of choice for the fall yet. Among his choices are Dartmouth, George Washington University, Saint Peter's College, University of Miami, Wayne State University and Brown.

Family Newsletter for March 2011 Now Available

2 Mar 2011 15:30:00 GMT

The March 2011 Family Newsletter was sent out today via email.

Be sure to check your email today. The March newsletter includes a message from Ms. Miesnik, Campus Ministry News, Academic News, Athletic News, a schedule of upcoming events and more.

If you did not receive the February newsletter, make sure to add newsletter@mailings.marist.org to your address book & spam filter.

You can view the newsletter in your preferred browser by clicking here.

Senior forward Antoinette Blake scored 15 points, including the 1,000th of her career, as the Royal Knights met little resistance yesterday in Jersey City.

2 Mar 2011 15:20:00 GMT

Antoinette Blake '11

Senior forward Antoinette Blake scored 15 points, including the 1,000th of her career, as the Royal Knights met little resistance yesterday in Jersey City.

The Gannon University-bound Blake added 10 rebounds for her 20th double-double of the season. Junior forward Jasmine Brandon added 12 points for Marist (13-9), which stormed out to a 13-point lead in the first quarter and added 25 unanswered points in the second. Twelve different players scored for the Royal Knights in the victory.

Marist, the overtime king, upsets Hudson Catholic again

22 Feb 2011 16:55:00 GMT

Preparing for overtime is a tricky situation for coaches and players for a multitude of reasons. Whether it is the coach deciding to stick to his guns or changes his team’s style of play, or if it is his players who tighten up under pressure of an entire game coming down to just four extra minutes; one thing is for certain: the game gets a lot harder from both a coach’s and a player’s perspective in an overtime period because it simply does not occur that often. That is unless it you are wearing a Marist uniform. ... read more

Marist's Williams passes 1,000 mark; happier team won by Garrett Rasko-Martinis/The Jersey Journal

9 Feb 2011 20:49:58 GMT

Marvin Williams '11, center, with Coach Anthony Romano and the
Royal Knights Basketball Team

For Marvin Williams, senior guard for Marist High School, tonight's game against the visiting Hudson Catholic Hawks could not have gone any better.

Williams entered the game 25 points shy of the coveted 1,000-point mark, and a game-high 27 points later, he had crossed that threshold. But even more important to him, was the fact that his team pulled out a thrilling 70-67 victory in overtime over the Hawks, a team that was undefeated in the league.

"The most important thing was to come in and get the victory," he said.

"I had it in my mind from the beginning that I'd rather have the win than the 1,000 points. I knew we could win this game, but I didn't know if I could get the 1,000 points to be honest. But as long as we won I'm happy."

Marist coach Tony Romano was very proud of his team.

"It's a great win for our guys. We just stayed the course the whole game and the kids did a great job executing the game plan," he said.

"We knew coming in that Hudson was a very good team, well-coached and a great shooting team. We just made a few more plays down the stretch. The kids really battled there, got the stop at the end of regulation and came through in the clutch."

The Royal Knight (13-4) defense was stout in the first quarter, limiting Hudson Catholic (16-4) to nine points. But Marist came out of the gate hot, with a 5-0 run to open the scoring.

The Hawks came alive in the second quarter and took back the lead, 17-16, after an 8-0 run. Hudson's Reggie Cameron scored seven of those eight points, including a three-pointer. The two teams exchanged the lead seven more times over the next four minutes, and the Royal Knights took a 32-30 lead with two minutes remaining.

Marist went on a 9-0 run after that, to take a commanding 41-30 lead at halftime. Things didn't look much better for Hudson in the third quarter as the Royal Knights opened the second half with a 9-3 run to take a 17-point lead, 50-33, with five minutes left in the quarter. But Hudson's defense buckled down after that and they closed the quarter with a 13-5 run to trim the lead to 55-46.

Midway through the fourth quarter, the Hawks had trimmed the lead to 60-56, before Cameron made another huge three-pointer to cut the lead to one. Minutes later Cameron fed Grant Ellis, who scored under the basket to put Hudson back in front.

Williams answered right back for Marist, stealing the ball near midcourt and taking it to the net himself to put his team up 62-61. With a little under a minute left to play Cameron drove to the basket and drew a foul. His first free throw attempt missed, but the next went in to tie the game. Neither team could score the game-winning basket after that and the game went to overtime.

Later with Hudson trailing 65-63, Cameron came up big again and shot another three-pointer to retake the lead, 66-65. But Josh Treadwell answered right back with a three of his own, a shot that ended up being the game-winner. After adding two free throws by James Matthews, the Royal Knights held a 70-67 lead with a few seconds left on the clock. The Hawks managed to get the ball to Cameron, who got off a shot before the buzzer that looked like it had a chance, but it bounced off the rim and Marist won.

Cameron led the Hawks in scoring with 21. He also pulled down four boards.

"That was a game we had to win in regulation," Hudson head coach Nick Mariniello said.

"I just thought we fought back as hard as we could and we just couldn't execute at certain times. We were resilient tonight but they made some big plays and we couldn't make some plays when we needed to in order to win the game."

This article was reproduced with the permission of the Jersey Journal. To read the original article or for more Jersey Journal articles, click here.

Family Newsletter for February 2011 Now Available

1 Feb 2011 21:00:00 GMT

The February 2011 Family Newsletter was sent out today via email.

Be sure to check your email today. The February newsletter includes a message from Ms. Miesnik, an important message regarding 2011-2012 tuition, Campus Ministry News, Academic News, Athletic News, a schedule of upcoming events and more.

If you did not receive the February newsletter, make sure to add newsletter@mailings.marist.org to your address book & spam filter.

You can view the newsletter in your preferred browser by clicking here.

Update: Jersey City Alumni Gathering

31 Jan 2011 22:00:00 GMT

The Marist High School Alumni Relations Office held a networking event for all alumni living in New Jersey and New York on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Michael Anthony's in Jersey City, NJ. We hope that everyone who attended had a great evening and we thank you for coming.

Click here to view photos from the evening.

First woman principal steps up at Marist by Rev. Alex Santora

27 Jan 2011 19:30:00 GMT

Alice Miesnik left for Christmas vacation as Assistant Principal for Academics at Marist High School in Bayonne. She returned in the new year and made history as the first woman and layperson to become principal of the co-ed school.

And though it's technically in an acting capacity, the school was happy to make it as seamless as possible. Click here to read more.

Marist High School Senior Demetrius Terry Named Rotary Student of the Month

25 Jan 2011 19:30:00 GMT

Demetrius Terry '11

Marist High School senior, Demetrius Terry of Jersey City was chosen by the Rotary Club of Bayonne as student of the month for December.

"When Mr. Taormina, Director of Institutional Advancement told me that I was chosen as the Rotary student of the Month, I was amazed and proud to be chosen," said Terry. From the first breakfast, I met many residents in the local area and conversations varied from politics to Bayonne history and information about the Rotary Club.

Demetrius has been involved in a multitude of projects that fuels his passion for politics and service. During his freshmen year at Marist, he was nominated Vice President of his class and during his next three years, became involved in Campus Ministry and Marist youth leadership programs.

When Demetrius is not participating in school activities or studying, he is involved with leadership positions within his community and civic organizations. Currently, he serves as the Interim Chairman of Hudson County Teenage Republicans, President/Founder of YouthInspire, Vice President of Youth Ministry at Good News Bible Mission Church, and Vice President of Youth Usher board.

In addition, he has assisted with the following political campaigns: Chris Christie for Governor, Leonard Lance for Congress, Henrietta Dwyer for Congress, Mark Smith for Mayor and Barack Obama for President.

It is not surprising that Demetrius aspires to major in Political Science and minor in Business Administration next year. Currently, he has been accepted to Centenary College and is awaiting decisions from Seton Hall University, Ramapo College, Stockton State, Hofstra University, American University and Pace University.

"Demetrius is an amazing and wonderful young man. He makes us proud and has a very bright future," said Alice Miesnik, Principal.

Marist Students Participate in Independent Study Programs

24 Jan 2011 19:30:00 GMT

Marist senior Jessica Casingal working on her independent study coursework.

Under the supervision of Mr. Justin Cetro, Library Media Specialist, and faculty mentors, 20 Marist High School students participate in the school's Independent Study Program as part of its curriculum.

The Independent Study Program is rigorous. Currently, some topics studied include: Noah Gordon, the Novelist, Abortion, Internet Pirates, Environment, 9/11 Conspiracy Theories, Teenage Suicide, Domestic Violence, Fuel Cells and Cars, Steroids, Drugs and Alcohol, and the Change of Music from Slavery to Jazz.

"I personally enjoy the Independent Study Program," said, Cecilia Sierra '11, who studied Shel Silverstein, the Poet. "The Independent Study Program is a great program that allows me to conduct research, remain focused, and become disciplined in time management in preparation for college next year."

Research is a huge component of the Independent Study Program. Higher order and critical thinking skills are required. In order to facilitate the success of each study, mentors and students meet weekly to discuss the progress of research and to provide technical assistance for students who may be creating a Website, a PowerPoint presentation, or Excel spreadsheets.

The student's faculty mentor assesses students in the following areas:
Thesis and Investigative Questions, Logs, Written reports and/or Oral discussions, The Formal Research Paper, and a Creative Project.

"Marist has top-notch teachers and administrators that work diligently to create a challenging college preparatory education for our students," said Mr. John Taormina, Director of Institutional Advancement. "We work to guarantee that our graduates will be successful in a very competitive world," concluded Taormina.

In addition to the Independent Study Program, On-line Learning, Honors Courses and Advanced Placement courses, Marist to offers additional courses in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Latin, MedQuest, Graphic Design, Accounting, Programming in C++, The Visual and Performing Arts Program, The Focus Program which serves students with special learning needs, and the prestigious Champagnat Scholars Gifted and Talented Program.

Family Newsletter for January 2011 Now Available

5 Jan 2011 17:00:00 GMT

The January 2011 Family Newsletter was sent out today via email.

Be sure to check your email today. The January newsletter includes a message from Br. Donnell Neary, Campus Ministry News, Academic News, Athletic News, a schedule of upcoming events and more.

If you did not receive the December newsletter, make sure to add newsletter@mailings.marist.org to your address book & spam filter.

You can view the newsletter in your preferred browser by clicking here.

Marist Students Get a Look at the Real World

6 Dec 2010 19:20:00 GMT

Pictured is Andrea Andujar'01 speaking to students about a career in the
field of business. Marist teacher, Jeremy Kay looks on.

Marist High School recently conducted its annual Career Day for Juniors and Seniors. This event enables each student to learn about the different careers without having to leave school grounds. Members of the community and eleven Marist alumni presented their careers in seminar style. The students were able to interact personally with each speaker.

Speakers presented the particulars of their careers on health care, counseling, fashion, business, entertainment, entrepreneurship, culinary, law, criminal justice, architecture, sports management, engineering, film, firefighting, and journalism. Each speaker discussed qualifications for each career, as well as the personal qualities such as strong work ethic and perseverance needed for success in that career. Each speaker shared a little of his or her personal story.

Catherine Weening, a junior, said, "By talking to someone in the field of journalism, I realized that there are actions I can take now to prepare my career, such as practicing my writing skills. Planning for a career is not just something college students should do." Br. Don Neary, principal, commented, "We are grateful for the generosity of all the professionals who gave their time to speak to our students. Career Day is a very integral part of our educational program and our guest speakers add a special dimension to our efforts in the classroom."

Marist High School Announces School Board Directory

6 Dec 2010 15:25:00 GMT

Marist High School Directory members from left to right: Gerald Campbell '71,
William S. Attardi, Jr., Joe Macchi '84 and Laurel Wichert-Weir '93

The following individuals have been approved by the Board of Trustees to serve on the Marist School Board Directory for a period of three years.

Gerald Campbell'71 Jerry is a life-long resident of Bayonne and holds an M.B.A. in Accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is a member of the Marist Hall of Fame and was inducted as a member of the 1970/1971 Swim team. He is currently a Financial Executive in New York City.

Joe Macchi'84 holds a Bachelor’s Degree from New Jersey City University and is the Director of the Department of Recreation for Jersey City overseeing a wide array of athletic activities and after school programs throughout the city. An accomplished athlete during his years at Marist, Joseph returned to coach basketball for several seasons after graduating from New Jersey City University.

Barry Grays'89 holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from New Jersey City University and is employed as an Investment Performance Analyst for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in New York City. Barry is involved with the Babe Ruth Baseball league in Jersey City. Barry is being inducted into the 2010 Marist Hall of Fame as a member of the 1989 baseball team.

Laurel Wichert- Weir'93 holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a Minor in Business Administration from Seton Hall University. She is currently Vice President of Strategic Insights and Research for MTV Networks in New York City. She has also held various administrative positions for TV Land and CBS Television.
Anthony J. Saltari’96 holds a Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School. Anthony is a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the New York County Lawyer’s Association. In addition, he is involved in numerous community service activities in his home town of Denville. He is currently a Managing Attorney at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in New York City.

William S. Attardi, Jr. holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Villanova University and is a candidate for a Master’s Degree from Monmouth University. Bill is no stranger to Marist High School. His father, William Attardi, Sr. is a past Marist Board Chair and a member of the first graduating class of Marist High School. Bill was also a teacher and Vice President of Institutional Advancement for Marist. Currently, he is Director of Major Gifts, Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University.

Robert M. Slaski, President of Marist High School said, “We are very excited about working in partnership with our new board members as we continue to seek new ways to provide the very best Catholic education to our students.” Good luck to all and welcome!

Family Newsletter for December 2010 Now Available

1 Dec 2010 15:00:00 GMT

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Lady Knights Volleyball Helps Raise Breast Cancer Awareness

15 Nov 2010 15:20:00 GMT

Coach Jeremy Kay and the Lady Knights
Volleyball Team

By the time October rolls around and summer is at a close, autumn starts to show its true colors. The leaves change from green to red to those yellow-browns. But inside Marist High School, there's one more shade that can't be found on the trees this time of year: PINK! Since October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Marist is showing their support. Our Girl's Volleyball team promoted this cause under the leadership of Head Coach Jeremy Kay. The athletes sold pink ribbons to the entire school and wore pink wristbands and socks for their game. All money raised by the team was donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer. Mr. Kay came up with the idea. "I have no connection to anyone who suffers from breast cancer," Kay stated, "But, I'm an exception. Breast cancer affects about 1 in every 8 women in the US." He believes that coaching a girls' sports team gives him both an incentive and an outlet to promote the cause. Of course, the athletes were thrilled about the idea as well. One team captain stated, "I've always wanted to do the famous walk for breast cancer, I just never got the chance. This is a great alternative to raise money and do something good for people suffering from this disease." Others players also felt that they "hope this becomes a regular event" for you can never raise too much money for this cause.

But the day wasn't just about the players. Many spectators, students and adults alike, loved the idea of supporting this great cause. "At this age, where not many of us are directly connected to this disease, it's great to be aware and do all we can to help," said one student spectator. A total of just over $300 was raised to donate, including money raised from Marist High School's dress down day for the cure. The event was co-sponsored by Ms. D'Alessio and the students in Medquest, a Marist program designed to provide a specific curriculum for students interested in medical careers. Although the Lady Knights did not win the game against St. Anthony's, the cause still stands. Win or lose, there is dedication and commitment to raising money to find a cure here at Marist.

Marist High School Announces First Quarter Honor Roll

12 Nov 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Br. Donnell Neary, F.M.S. principal of Marist High School proudly announces the names of students who received academic honors for the first marking period of the 2010-2011 school year. Students who earned Principal’s List have a cumulative average of 91% with no subject below 91%. Those students who have a cumulative average of 90% with no grade lower than an 85% will be awarded First Honors. Students who have achieved Second Honors maintain an average of 85% with no grade lower than an 80%. Marist High School is proud to announce the following students with the honors:

Principal's List

GRADE 9
Glen Anna Abellana, Isamy Cuevas, and Ryan Williams

GRADE 10
Marvin Josef, Ricardo Pereira, and Daniel Piskura

GRADE 11
Christian Blackwell, Michael T. Foley, Brandon Galindo, Rom Julian Lipa, Luh-Anne Malagad, Paige Aniyah Morris, Muriel Pierrot, Catherine Weening, and Intisar Wicks

GRADE 12
Roger Arias, Jonathan Candelaria, Apryl Chanco, Luwin Changco, Dominique Hijos, Marc Labaguis, Marjorie Martinez, Marlon Medrano, Adelene Jane Sapal, and Aniesha Walrond

First Honors

GRADE 9
Bassel Barbour, Candace K. Beboe, Christine Carreiro, Caitlin Costello, Maggie M. Farag, Andre L. Hodge, Deja C. Houser, Sabrina F. Lopes, Briche N. Lynn, Danielle McNair, Kamille Moise, Nourhan Nahnooch, José Olona, Jr., James Pasion, and Abraham Urquieta

GRADE 10
Kyra Hughes, Josué E. Johnson, Mathar Khan, Samantha Llanes, Jasmine Medrano, Diana Nosea, and Jeremy V. Virga

GRADE 11
David T. Bratton, Daryl S. Domo, Rogena Elsayed, Navidra Hardin, Thea L. John, Kristen King, Sabrina LaRocca, Kimberly Luna, Marisa Ann McCabe, Ty-jhonta Moss, Jonathan Ng, Timothy Ng, Thai M. Nguyen, Alex M. Nyamweya, Claude Pierre-Val, Jocelyn Ramos, Arveen Salvador, and Connor Santos

GRADE 12
Edward Aaronson, Omar Abou El Khair, Monique Davis, Alexander DeMonaco, Gloribel Ferreyra, Jonathan Journett, Philip Manalese, Mona Mebarez, Alejandro Mendez, Kathryn Mercado, Yejide Offord, Briah Roberson, Ahmed S. Salem, Ina Simpson, and Johnnaline Tan

Second Honors

GRADE 9
Anthony Mark Baticulon, Taylor J. Blackwell, Lindsey Jean Baptiste, Angela M. Lenzo, Matthew Littrell, Jamie Marshall, Marium Mebarez, Victor Mercado, Vince Mikhail Pagaoa, Angel Perez, Kayla Rowan, Karena Vu, and Eric Whitted-McKoy

GRADE 10
Kimarra S. Byrd, Amanda DiPasquale, Armina Figueras, Kwame Greer-Williams, Neha Gupta, Crysti Hoyos, Tashad J. Jordan, Cesar Manjarres, Anthony Nieto, Tyler Rana, Sylvia E.J. Riley, William Robinson, Jr., Anthony Soluri, Jerome Amiel Tan, Kristine Julia Watco, and Alexis Wilson

GRADE 11
Christopher Alvarez, Steven O. Araujo, Azhar Asif, Melvin Badger, Jr., Hasaan Ali Caldwell, Chantale Carter, Leah Collie, Terrence J.S. Cooks, Cristian Cruz, Anthony Michael Cuadra, Krista Dawson, Jeffrey DePaolo, Leonardo Del Mundo, Dalia Elsayed, Kimberly Fonseca, Troy Garland, Jordan C. Jones, Zachary Jones, Joshua Loreto, Samantha Martinez, Deena Morrison, Juliette Munoz, Alexander R. Quijano, Gary Luke A. Ramos, Angela B. Randle, Mathew Jose Rivera, Devina Kimberly Simon, Merlin Taveras, Steven Tsugranes, Keith Walcott, Jr., Brandon Walsh, Russell Whitehouse, Darius Wideman, and Matis Williams-Burrows

GRADE 12
Antoinette Blake, Christopher Blanquera, Tanesha Brooks, Jessica Mara Casingal, Raven Chapman, Mia Cruz, Chelsea Deline, Anthony Farag, Jeremy Grasselino, Ramon Guevarra, Jarryd Horsley-Fordham, Christopher Jaikissoon, Mia Marie Jamilano, Gideon Kimani, Gabrielle Mabalo, Michael Martinez, James Matthews, III, Shameya McGill, Desirae McLean, Bao Tyler Nguyen, Jarrett Parker, Justin Rosa, Lino Rosas, Estevan Segovia, Evon Sommerville, Aliyah Troupé, and Marvin Williams

Marist High School Names Erin Sisk as Admissions Officer

1 Jan 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Marist High School has named Erin Sisk as Admissions Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Sisk graduated from Roselle Catholic High School and her Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Loyola University, Baltimore. Ms. Sisk is still very much involved in many Marist related Youth Outreach Programs.

Ms. Sisk will be primarily responsible for student recruitment, coordinating the Marist elementary school visitation programs and the admissions process. She will be working closely with the Director of Institutional Advancement. “We are looking forward to working with Erin, as she becomes an integral member of our staff. Erin is hard-working, and has a deep connection to Marist mission. This makes who is uniquely qualified for this position,” stated Mr. John Taormina, Director of Institutional Advancement of Marist High School.

Ms. Sisk commented, “I am excited about this opportunity to help Marist continue to grow. I would like to thank Marist for this chance to give back, because the Marist culture has done so much for me over the years.”

Family Newsletter for November 2010 Now Available

1 Nov 2010 15:00:00 GMT

The November 2010 Family Newsletter was sent out today via email.

Be sure to check your email today. The November newsletter includes a message from Br. Donnell Neary, Campus Ministry News, Academic News, Athletic News, a schedule of upcoming events and more.

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Marist Student Keeps Busy During the Summer

25 Oct 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Roger Arias, a senior at Marist High School, flew to Dayton, Ohio for six days in June in order to attend METEC (Minority Engineering and Technology Enrichment Camp). The $100 application fee covered dorming, food and classes. Thirty students from all over the country worked on daily projects, and were introduced to different types of engineering. Roger’s favorite activity was making a solar oven and using it to cook smores. The group also took a trip to a military fort and saw top secret military engineering projects.

In July, Roger was selected among a competitive pool of students to attend the Governor’s School of the Environment at the Richard Stockton College of N.J. Only forty-eight students were accepted into this program. Students were divided into four groups: writing, politics, land management, and back to nature. Roger was in the Ba To Na group, which was back to nature. His group explored different eco-systems: beaches, pine barrens and marshes. They collected data and learned to identify various plant and life forms. The highlight of this program for Roger was a 12 mile hike through the Bog Iron Rivers in the pine barrens and a kyacking trip.

In August, Roger flew out of the state again to Huntsville, Alabama in order to attend Space Camp for six days. After they wrote an essay, the Inner City Scholarship fund chose six students from the Archdiocese of Newark. Plane fare, accommodations and the program were paid for by the organization.

Roger found this experience “amazing”. There were around 400 people from the ages of 5-18 who came from all over the world. Students were grouped by age and Roger made friends with teenagers from Morocco, India and China. Every day there were simulated NASA missions. The camp ended with a six hour mission that divided the group into mission control, the space station and the orbiter ship. These units had to work together to solve problems with simulated scenarios. To simulate no gravity, Roger’s group called “Tiesenhousen” went scuba diving to 25 ft. The group played soccer with a 100 lb. boulder that only weighed an ounce under water.

Roger felt he not only experienced the activities of each program but he made friends with a new group of people from many cultures. He experienced dorm life and learned how to handle flying along with the unexpected pitfalls of connecting flights. Roger feels he certainly had a memorable and life changing summer.

A new kid on the block? Marist High School gets a new principal by Al Sullivan - Bayonne Community News Staff Reporter

21 Oct 2010 20:55:00 GMT

Marist principal Br. Don Neary was featured in an article by the Bayonne Community News. Click here to read the article by Community News staff reporter Al Sullivan.

Marist Seniors Receive a Score of 5 on the Advanced Placement Spanish Exam

19 Oct 2010 15:57:33 GMT

Pictured from left to right are: Jon Candelaria, Roger Arias and Marlon Medrano

Mr. Russell Holtz, Chairperson of Foreign Languages at Marist High School is proud to announce that Marist seniors, Jon Candelaria, Roger Arias and Marlon Medrano have received a score of 5 on the Advanced Placement Spanish Exam taken last spring.

Research has shown that AP students who score a 3 or higher on AP Exams (based on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest) typically experience greater academic success in higher education rates than students who do not participate in AP.

Southern New Jersey Alumni Gathering

19 Oct 2010 15:51:45 GMT

Marist High School cordially invites all alumni living in Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean Counties to join your fellow area alumni for this networking evented hosted by the Marist Alumni Relations Office.

This networking event will be held on Thursday, December 9 from 6:30-9:00 PM at Rod's Olde Irish Tavern (507 Washington Blvd., Sea Girt, NJ 08750).

Come out and enjoy an evening with complimentary appetizers and drinks!

If you have any questions, contact Chris Hansen at chansen@marist.org or call 201-437-4545 x 166.

Marist High School welcomed Joseph Macchi, Class of 1984, as a member of the School Board Directory at its October meeting

12 Oct 2010 15:45:00 GMT

Mr. Macchi is the Director of the Department of Recreation for Jersey City overseeing a wide array of athletic activities and after school programs thoughout the city. An accomplished athlete during his years at Marist, Joseph returned to coach basketball for several seasons after graduating from New Jersey City University.

John Taormina, Director of Institutional Advancement commented, "Everyone at Marist is looking forward to working with Joe. His knowledge of Marist mission and professional experiences will help us to continue providing our students with one of the best well-rounded and rigorous college preparatory education in Hudson County."

21st Annual Alumni Soccer Game - November 6

4 Oct 2010 15:42:19 GMT

This year the annual Alumni Soccer Game will take place on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 1:30 PM. The event is open to all soccer players, both male and female. As usual, the older alumni are looking for young blood to make them look good.

Wear something blue if you graduated in an even year and gold if you graduated in an odd year.

The fee will be $25 per family and goes to covering the cost of food and refreshments. Click here to register online or contact Frank Anderson at 201-437-4545 ext. 216, or Chris Hansen ’99 at 201-437-4545 ext. 166.

We hope to see you there!

The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children is now available for download through the Marist web site

1 Oct 2010 19:25:00 GMT

The 2011-2012 Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children application is now available for download through the Marist web site. Click the Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children logo to download and complete the form. You can also click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

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Family Newsletter for October 2010 Now Available

1 Oct 2010 15:00:00 GMT

The October 2010 Family Newsletter was sent out today via email.

Be sure to check your email today. The October newsletter includes a message from Br. Donnell Neary, Campus Ministry News, Academic News, Athletic News, a schedule of upcoming events and more.

If you did not receive the October newsletter, make sure to add newsletter@mailings.marist.org to your address book & spam filter.

You can view the newsletter in your preferred browser by clicking here.

Walk-a-Thon Reminder

30 Sep 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Important Reminder

This is a reminder to sign and return the permission slip for your son/daughter for the upcoming Walk-A-Thon on Friday, October 8 as soon as possible.

Permission slips will not be accepted the morning of the Walk-a-Thon.

The deadline for all permission slips & money collected is Thursday, October 7.

Freshmen Day of Reflection

21 Sep 2010 19:08:02 GMT

The Freshmen Community Day of Reflection will be held on Thursday Sept. 23. The freshmen, accompanied by the Senior Retreat Leaders, will get to experience Esopus, the Marist Brothers' Retreat House up on the Hudson, near Poughkeepsie, NY. They will enjoy group discussions, reflection, prayer and getting to know one another, as well as exploration of the beautiful grounds. Here are some of the features of this retreat:

Open to all freshmen who know how to live the Marist Values.
Visit the beautiful grounds of Esopus and the Marist Borthers Retreat house where all your high school retreats will be held.
Make new friends, learn about our Marist traidtions, reflect on the day's activities and enjoy the Marist community.

Students are allowed to dress down (dress down day dress code will apply) for the day. Please wear sneakers or boots, no flip flops or sandals. Dress appropriately for the weather.

To learn more about the retreat, click here.

Help Support Lady Knights Basketball

21 Sep 2010 19:01:27 GMT

The Marist Lady Knights Basketball Team is hosting a trip to the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, November 13. Tickets are $45 per person and space is limited. To learn more about the trip, click here.

Walk-a-Thon 2010

20 Sep 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Marist High School will hold its annual Walk-A-Thon on Friday, October 8th. This is the first of two mandatory fundraisers that the students will participate in this school year. This year the funds raised will be used to enhance the front of the school and purchase an electronic information sign.

Students will ask others to sponsor them, underwriting their commitment to a 5K walk. Each student is asked to obtain at least $70 in sponsorships from neighbors, friends, relatives and local merchants. The Walk-a-Thon provides an opportunity for others beyond the immediate family to help families meet the cost of a Marist education. In addition, contributions to a fundraiser are generally tax-deductible, unlike tuition payments.

The first year-level that reaches 100% of their goal will receive 100 points in the year-long Marist Spirit Competition that will award a free day trip to the winning year-level class. The second year-level that reaches 100% of their goal will receive 50 points and the third year-level that reaches 100% of their goal will receive 25 points. Any homeroom with 80% participation will earn Wednesday, November 24th as a holiday!

To learn more about the Walk-a-Thon, click here.

Sixth Annual Hall of Fame Registration Opportunities Now Available

20 Sep 2010 13:40:00 GMT

Online sponsorship & registration opportunities are now available. To sponsor the Hall of Fame, reserve a seat or place a program journal entry online, click here. All online orders are placed through the Marist Store Online. It is a quick, easy and secure way to register for all events.

Marist to Sponsor Fall Swimming Clinic for 7th & 8th Graders

17 Sep 2010 19:35:00 GMT

The Marist Royal Knights Swim Team is sponsoring a fall swimming clinic for all 7th & 8th grade students at the Bayonne Jewish Community center. The clinic will be held on October 10 from 2:00-3:30 PM. The cost is $5.00 per student. For more information on the clinic, click here.

Sixth Annual Hall of Fame Inductee Biographies Now Available

15 Sep 2010 18:30:00 GMT

The Sixth Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 20, 2010. To learn more about the Hall of Fame, read inductee biographies or to view past inductees, click here.

Open House - October 3 at 3:00 PM

14 Sep 2010 16:45:00 GMT

Join us October 3 at 3:00 PM for the first Open House of the 2010-2011 school year. If you are in grades 6, 7 or 8 or are interested in transferring to Marist, then you don't want to miss this event. You'll get a tour of the school, see the various activities and clubs, and refreshments at the end of it all.

Marist Student Journeys to the Dominican Republic

13 Sep 2010 19:00:00 GMT

While many young people spend the lazy days of summer going to the pool, the park, or the shore, Jon Candelaria’11 of Marist High School spent most of his August in the poverty-filled neighborhood of Santiago, Dominican Republic. Jon and 31 other young people journeyed to the island for a humanitarian mission trip.

Though the temperatures were steady in the upper 90’s, Jon whole-heartedly worked with his group on completing a foundation for a new church in Cienfuegos. As the foundation was being completed, a few members of the group began a Vacation Bible School for the children of the community. They taught the children about God, how to speak some English, sing, and the importance of personal hygiene and good behavior.

When Jon was asked about his experience this summer, he replied, “Although the work is not complete, one this is for sure: by God’s grace, each of us was able to touch the lives of the people of the Dominican Republic. For that, I can say that the trip was truly successful.”

Moving on - Marist’s Class of 2010 graduates by Al Sullivan - Bayonne Community News Staff Reporter

10 Jun 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Marist High School issued one more diploma at its June 5 graduation ceremonies than was listed on its graduating program.

Along with the 106 expected diplomas, graduates turned around and issued one of their own to Principal Brother Steve Schlitte, who is leaving this year to take a principal’s post in the Bronx.

This was the 53rd annual graduation ceremony held at Marist, honoring the accomplishments of students from Bayonne, Jersey City, and other parts of Hudson County. This year’s graduating class collected a record-breaking total of $4.5 million in scholarships and grants – only the second class in the school’s history to collect more than $3 million... Read More