Dear Alumni,
The entire St. Raymond Community is mourning the passing of Br. Andrew O'Gara, F.S.C. (1928-2008). Br. Andrew passed on Saturday, November 8th in the community residence at Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, NJ. He was the rock upon which St. Raymond was built. For additional details, or to write your own testimonial, please visit www.cbalincroftnj.org .
-St. Raymond High School for Boys Community
Email Bill at: or click to use the online form.
St. Raymond High School for Boys, as you well know, is dedicated to providing a value-based education for each of our young men. We at St. Raymond are making great strides in advancing our mission. Progress, however, does not come without its challenges. The custom here of giving back, established by alumni and supporters, is impressive. There are many reasons that people support St. Raymond High School for Boys. For some it is their fond memories of the time they spent here. Others give because a teacher or coach took extra time to help them. Still others give because they point to St. Raymond as the place where they got a solid foundation for life. Some because they benefited from a scholarship or financial aid; many give because they feel it is simply important to give back.
It is with a great sense of pride that the faculty and staff speak of all of you who moved on to shape the policy and direction of our city, state and nation. We hope to continue that strong tradition at St. Raymond for all of our present and future students. We look to you to help us build upon the groundwork you laid. We will not be able to climb to the great heights, to which we strive, without your help. In the pages of this website, you see the difference your contribution makes. Because of your generosity our curricular and co-curricular programs flourish. Know that your support will have a positive and direct impact in the lives of our students. We greatly appreciate your kindness and together, we all look to ensure long-term growth and success at St. Raymond.
Sincerely,
Bill Hanson
Director of Advancement
It has been stated time and again that Raven Fund is the lifeblood of the St. Raymond development program. The Raven Fund has progressed nicely and as a result St. Raymond has been able to offer financial aid and scholarship to 80% of its students.
Please consider a gift today to help the school reach the 2008-09 goal of $125,000.00.
Click on the link at the top of this page, “Invest Online” to make your gift today.
Any alumnus is welcome to attend the monthly meetings. If interested, please contact Bill Hanson, 718.824.5050 x105.
2008-09 Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, September 9, 2008- 6:30pm
Wednesday, October 29, 2008- 6:30pm
Wednesday, December 3, 2008- 6:30pm
Wednesday, January 7, 2009- 6:30pm
Wednesday, March 11, 2009- 6:30pm
Future Meetings T.B.A.
This past September 29th the Alumni Association once again organized a great Golf Outing. Thank you to the close to 100 golfers who participated. Today’s students will certainly reap the benefits of the greater than $32,000.00 profited from the outing. Proceeds from the Golf Outing go to support the Dr. Nicholas J. Daniello ’66 Scholarship awarded to qualified students in need, as well as to provide technology and program enhancements for all students. An announcement will be forthcoming about the 2009 Golf Outing.
The Alumni Association is thankful for the service of president, Mr. Jim Martin '68. Jim is in his 3rd year serving in this capacity and his term will be ending at the end of the 2008-09 school year. For better than ten years the gentlemen listed on this page have served as the core of the Alumni Association. St. Raymond is actively recruiting new members to serve on the association and to assume leadership positions. The Alumni Association leadership is as follows:
The Alumni Association leadership is as follows:
James Martin '68, President
Luigi Muccitelli '89, Vice-President
Bob Brilla '70, Secretary
John Corcoran '78, Treasurer
Jim Duncan '65, Trustee/Past President
John Barker '76, Trustee
Oliver Antigua ’93, Golf Outing Committee
Barney Ryan ’73, Class Representative
Don Foiles ’68
Michael Sabatino ’68
Anthony Napolitano ‘68
We would love to hear from you if multiple generations of your family graduated from St. Raymond. Simply fill out the Alumni Update Form and let us know in the notes section the names and graduation years of your family members. As our school approaches its 50th year we want to be sure to honor all those who helped build this great Bronx tradition.
As St. Raymond moves toward developing a fully interactive on-line community, we are actively seeking accurate contact information for each of our alumni. In the near future we will be organizing gatherings based on geographic region. Please encourage your St. Ray's friends and classmates to visit our website. Your participation will enhance and expand St. Raymond's alumni communications tremendously.
As a first step towards this goal, please fill out our Alumni Update Form so that we have the most current information about you. Even if you currently receive publications from the school, please complete the form. You will also have the option of uploading a recent photo, which will be included on the upcoming Class Notes pages.
See what your classmates have been up to on our class notes pages:
Vist the Alumni Blog Here
News 12 The Bronx’s Student of the Week.
Whether he’s in the classroom or on the baseball diamond, Luis Castillo doesn’t let up. He finds his motivation in being a role model for his younger brother.
“Everything I do, he tries to do,” says Castillo, News 12 The Bronx’s Student of the Week.
The St. Raymond’s High School junior maintains a 95 average and is a finalist for a select FBI internship this summer. His principal, Brother Daniel Gardner, says Castillo is just a good guy.
“If someone needs something, he’s the one to help,” says Gardner. Castillo also excels at baseball and track and field.
“With his academics, he’ll get into a great school,” said assistant baseball coach Marc Deluca. “I’m expecting we’ll hear in five or six years [that] he’s doing well for himself.” Castillo says he’s starting to look at colleges close to home like Fordham University and John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He also likes Connecticut and is looking there as well.