The Inaugural

St. Peter’s PrepHall of Fame Awards

Liberty House RestaurantLiberty State Park, Jersey City

May 4, 2006

Pride & Glory

It is our pride and our glory,

Old in song and in story;

And we cherish your name

And we love your fair fame

For the days of long ago.

And we your sons will be loyal

To St. Peter’s so royal.

May your banners still guide us

Wherever we go!

It is a story of gladness,

With no shadow of sadness;

Our years spent with you,

St. Peter’s so true.

And you hold our heart’s love yet.

And through the years we will treasure

With a joy beyond measure—

The gifts you have given

We shall never forget.

SAINT PETER’S PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Presents

The InauguralHall of Fame Awards

Honoring:

For Professional Achievement

Lawrence T. Babbio, Jr., ‘62Philip M. Bosco, ‘48

Thomas J. Fleming, ‘45Robert E. Hurley, Sr., ‘65

Donald W. Landry, M.D., ‘72

For Distinguished Service

The Brother Paul Harrison, S.J., Award

(Service to the Alma Mater)

Jonathan J. Hammer, ‘68John E. Savage, ‘57

The Young Alumnus Award

(Service to the Alma Mater)

T.J. Sullivan, ‘93

The Ernie Baker, ‘38 Award

(Service to the Community)

William A. Macchi, ‘55

The Friend of Prep Award

(Non-alumnus Support of the Prep)

Helen Argyelan, P’68,’71,’76

ProgramMaster of Ceremonies

Lou Castelli, ‘66President, Prep Alumni Board

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INVOCATION AND WELCOMEFr. Jim Keenan, S.J.

President

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SPECIAL INTRODUCTIONSJim Horan, ‘70

Vice President for External Affairs

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DINNER&

PRESENTATION OF HONOREES

Professional Achievement Awards

Lawrence T. Babbio, Jr., ‘62Presented by Jack Caulfield, ‘71

Philip M. Bosco, ‘48Presented by Joe Giglio, ‘87

Thomas J. Fleming, ‘45Presented by Steve Hudik, ‘85

Robert E. Hurley, Sr., ‘65Presented by Tim Naples, ‘65

Donald W. Landry, M.D., ‘72Presented by Jim Horan, ‘70

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INTERLUDE

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PRESENTATION OF HONOREES

Distinguished Service Awards

The Brother Paul Harrison, S.J., Award

Jonathan J. Hammer, ‘68Presented by John Feeney, ‘80

John E. Savage, ‘57Presented by Fr. Joe Novak, S.J.

The Young Alumnus Award

T.J. Sullivan, ‘93Presented by Chris Andreadis, ‘93

The Ernie Baker, ‘38 Award

William A. Macchi, ‘55Presented by Ray Aumack, ‘55

The Friend of Prep Award

Helen Argyelan, P’68,’71,’76Presented by Paul Schaetzle, ‘71

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“PRIDE AND GLORY”

Lawrence T. Babbio, Jr., ‘62

Larry Babbio has enjoyed a remarkable career: From cleaning medicinebottles as a ten-year-old in his uncle’s pharmacy a few blocks fromGrand & Warren, to serving as vice chairman and president of one ofthe world’s largest communications providers, this Greenville nativerepresents a textbook case of professional growth and leadership. Larrywas a member of the Prep science academy, earning several honor pinsand an excellence medal. He earned a B.E. in electrical engineering atStevens Institute of Technology and an M.B.A. from NYU, and thenbegan his communications career in 1966 with New Jersey BellTelephone. He later served as vice chairman, president and chiefoperating officer of Bell Atlantic Corporation, sharing oversight of,and responsibility for, all of the corporation’s business operations andthe merger with GTE. He also served as chairman of the company’s

Global Wireless Group, one of the largest wireless operations worldwide, and was in charge ofdeveloping Bell Atlantic’s domestic and international wireless communications strategy. Currently,Larry is vice chairman and president of Verizon, with responsibilities ranging from domesticwireless business and long distance to technology research, and he is making industry-changingdecisions that literally are changing the way we communicate. A major benefactor of the Prepscholarship endowment, he currently serves on the board of directors of Hewlett Packard,Aramark, The New York Botanical Gardens and The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation,and he is chairman of the board of trustees of Stevens Institute of Technology.

ProfessionalAchievement

Awards

Thomas J. Fleming, ‘45

At Prep, students are encouraged to acquire “a sense of history” inorder to provide a context for understanding current events. In the1940s, Tom Fleming took that suggestion to heart, embarking on acareer that would combine academic scholarship with a gift forstorytelling that currently ranks him among the nation’s leadinghistorians. Born in Jersey City, Tom recently examined theexperience of growing up in an Irish family during the Depressionin his deeply personal memoir, “Mysteries of My Father.” Hepublished his first book, on the battle of Bunker Hill, in 1960, andsince then has produced more than 40 works of non-fiction, andmore than 20 historical novels. A regular on the Times Best SellersList in both the fiction and non-fiction categories, his works enjoyboth popular and critical acclaim on topics ranging from theAmerican Revolution through World War II. His groundbreakingwork, “Liberty! The American Revolution,” traced the story of our nation’s struggle in a conflictthat was much in doubt, and it was the literary companion volume to the award-winning PBSseries on the subject. Tom is a frequent commentator on central moments in our nation’s historyfor PBS, CSPAN and The History Channel, among others. True to his Jesuit roots, he is afrequent guest at the Prep, helping to instill a new generation of graduates with a love of historythat has served him, and his many fans, so well over the decades.

Philip M. Bosco, ‘48

The British theatre has its royalty—the princes of the stage.America has Philip Bosco. Widely acclaimed as “an actor’s actor,” hisresume speaks for itself: six Tony Award nominations since 1961,with a win in 1989 for “Lend Me a Tenor”; well over a hundred roleson the Broadway stage; and numerous Drama Desk and OuterCritics Circle awards. Times theatre critic Mel Gussow wrote: “PhilipBosco, as a kind of one-man repertory company, has proven that anactor can have a full, gratifying career on the New York stage.” Phil’sis a familiar face, courtesy of guest appearances on virtually everyNew York-based television drama and roles in 37 films, including“Working Girl” and “Children of a Lesser God.” But his credentialsare underscored by his stage work, including, most recently,noteworthy reviews for featured performances in “Copenhagen” and“Twelve Angry Men.” Critics have hailed him as this country’sgreatest Shavian actor (one who acts in plays by George Bernard Shaw), but he has also beendescribed by former Times theatre critic Frank Rich as “one of the best comic actors we have.” Anative of Jersey City, Phil refers to Mr. James Marr, Prep’s drama coach in the 1940’s, as “mygreatest influence,” and to this day he also credits Prep’s classical Jesuit education for groominghim for a life on the stage. Despite his induction into the Theatre Hall of Fame, with trademarkhumility he often refers to himself as “a father and husband who happens to be an actor.”

Donald W. Landry, M.D., ‘72

At Prep, Don Landry had two passions—running and chemistry—and earned a reputation for being one of the fastest, and smartest,guys in the school. Today he ranks among the most accomplishedmedical researchers in Prep’s history. As a chemistry major atLafayette College, Don graduated summa cum laude and Phi BetaKappa—in three years. He earned a National Science FoundationGraduate Fellowship and a spot at Harvard, where he was acceptedinto a Nobel laureate’s research group while earning his Ph.D. Then,in medical school at Columbia University, he was again at the top ofhis class, followed by a residency in internal medicine at theMassachusetts General Hospital, completing the three-year programin two years. In 1991, Don established a laboratory at Columbia toinvestigate the use of artificial enzymes to solve intractable medicalproblems. He created the first artificial enzyme to degrade cocaine,

and his report in Science was voted one of the 25 most important chemistry papers in the worldfor 1993. In 1998 he founded the Division of Experimental Therapeutics at Columbia,specializing in the care of shock and kidney failure. He holds a dozen U.S. patents, and hispresentation before the President’s Council on Bioethics on the issues surrounding humanembryonic stem cell research attracted international attention. Don is always quick to credit thePrep, and particularly Fr. Tom O’Connor, S.J., with helping to form his love for science and hisdesire to help others.

Robert Hurley, Sr., ’65

Bob Hurley’s love for basketball was born in the playgrounds ofJersey City, where toughness and intensity are integral parts of thegame. He played for Prep “Legend” Jerry Halligan, and then at St.Peter’s College in the late ‘60s. Soon thereafter, at St. Anthony HighSchool, he transformed a tiny school without its own gym into anational powerhouse. His achievements over the past 33 years areastounding: a record of 872-100; 22 N.J. Parochial titles, including anational record of nine straight championships from 1983 through1991; four undefeated seasons (1974, 1989, 1996 & 2004); andwinning 20 or more games in 32 seasons. In 1989, he wasinstrumental in creating the New Jersey Tournament of Championsand, fittingly, his Friars have won nine of the tournament’s titles. Hehas sent more than 100 players to college on scholarship, and five –including his son Bobby – have gone on to the NBA. In the Jesuit

spirit of being a man for others, Bob has been an unwavering presence in the lives of his playersand in the halls of St. Anthony’s. His iconic stature as a coach reaches far beyond the streets ofJersey City, as he is now widely regarded as the best high school basketball coach in the nation.But tonight’s award acknowledges the role he has played in turning his players into men who willremember their coach’s lessons for the rest of their lives.

Jonathan J. Hammer, ‘68The Brother Paul Harrison, S.J., Award

(Service to the Alma Mater)

When Jon Hammer first entered the “new” Prep cafeteria as astudent in the mid-1960s, little did he know the role that this facilitywould play in his life for the next 40 years—or vice versa. Literallythousands of alumni, parents, and other guests have attended socialfunctions at Prep, and the cafeteria’s transformation from a dailylunch room for hundreds of teenage boys to an elegant setting for areception has been due to Jon’s creativity and deft touch. Althoughmost know him as “that tall, very pleasant gentleman behind the bar”at these events, few realize his depth of service to his alma mater. Itstarted by chance: While attending St. Peter’s College in 1970, Jonjoined Prep’s facilities’ staff as part of the College’s work/studyprogram. Not surprisingly, given his attention to detail and knackfor creating welcoming physical environments, he soon was named Prep’s Special EventsCoordinator. In his “day job” as a teacher, Jon has established a similar reputation for dedicationand excellence, mostly in the Weehawken school system’s program for gifted and talentedstudents. Along the way he has received numerous teaching awards, and one of his proudestaccomplishments was his role in the 1980s in the design of Weehawken’s innovative video newsprogram for 6th and 7th graders called Kid Witness News, which the Panasonic Corporation usedas a model for their own international program.

DistinguishedService Awards

John E. Savage, ‘57The Brother Paul Harrison, S.J., Award

(Service to the Alma Mater)

It is difficult to imagine a Prep Phonathon, Alumni Board meeting,Development Committee meeting or capital campaign without JackSavage playing a key role. For decades, if a program has been importantto Prep, it has been important to Jack, and his dedication and leadershipcontinue to provide a backbone of support. This service is just anextension of his approach to life: set worthy goals, and create a focusedplan of action to achieve those goals. And in true Jesuit tradition, the idealof “giving back” has permeated virtually every endeavor. It is a philosophythat has served him well throughout his life, beginning with Prep andcontinuing through the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, theGeorgetown U. School of Foreign Service and NYU. Professionally, Jackmade his mark as a respected senior manager with the Port Authority of

N.Y. & N.J., followed by roles as assistant to the president and adjunct professor at Saint Peter’s College.As someone to whom leadership comes naturally, he remains an exemplary chairman for his Class of‘57, ensuring that classmates remain in touch and never forget their Prep roots. As past president andactive member of the Prep Alumni Board, and in his role on the Development Committee, he lobbiespassionately for Prep to continue engaging the younger alumni to ensure that the Prep alumni networkof support continues with future generations—as always, leading by example.

T.J. Sullivan, ‘93The Young Alumnus Award

(Service to the Alma Mater)

Even as a freshman, T.J. Sullivan was one of our most effectiveambassadors, taking part in visits to out-of-county grammar schoolsand extolling Prep’s virtues through his boundless enthusiasm. Aresident of North Caldwell, he was living proof that commutingdistance was no barrier to thriving at Prep, and as a solid studentwho served as captain of both the cross-country and wrestling teamsas an upperclassman, he embodied the ideal of the student-athlete,while also participating in the student council and the Big Brotherprogram. His connection with Prep never wavered during his yearsat the U. of Scranton, and during the past decade he has been anactive member of the Development Committee and the PrepAlumni Board. Recently, he played important roles in both the Keys

to the Future and the Carpe Diem capital campaigns, and he has made presentations to Prepseniors about the importance of “giving back” to the alma mater following graduation. Those whoknow him well are never surprised by his dedication; after all, his dad, Tom, ’53, a formerchairman of Prep’s board of trustees, was named a Prep “Legend” in 1999, and uncles include Fr.Jim Sullivan, ’50 and Tom Meloro, ’54. Currently, T.J. is a senior advertising account executivefor CBS. He is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the St. Elizabeth’sCornerstone Retreat Team, and is a Knight of Columbus 2nd Degree.

Helen Argyelan, P’68,’71,’76The Friend of Prep Award

(Non-alumnus Support of the Prep)

A visit to the Principal’s Office in most schools is an intimidatingexperience. However, for a period of 19 years, that was not the caseat Grand & Warren, thanks to a very special presence in that office. Assecretary to five principals from 1973 through 1991, Helen Argyelanwas the surrogate mother to Prep students, as well as mentor andfriend to Jesuit and lay faculty and administration. Not content to confine herself to traditional secretarial tasks, she would jumphead-first into any project with tireless energy. These were the pre-computer days, when a simple letter to the parents would requirehours of typing stencils, running off copies on the mimeographmachine and manually sorting addresses. Schedules, grades,admissions, transcripts, personnel matters, even summer school wouldland on Helen’s desk—and with her ever-present smile and never-say-no attitude, she handledthem all. The “Argyelan Era” actually started for Helen in the mid-1960s as a Prep mom, and atone point in 1971, she was president of the Mother’s Club, husband Lou was president of theFather’s Club, and son Bob, ’71, was vice president of the Student Council. The Argyelan homeon Warner Avenue in the Greenville section of Jersey City seemed to be an extension of Prep,often filled with students, parents and Jesuits working on a Prep activity. In these and so manyother ways, she will always be the epitome of the “Friend of Prep.”

William A. Macchi ’55The Ernie Baker, ’38 Award

(Service to the Community)

A description of Bill Macchi’s activities would create a work as large asa presidential memoir, and it borders on understatement to say that hehas made a lasting mark on his beloved Jersey City. It begins with stintsas deputy mayor, acting mayor, candidate for mayor, and chiefoperating officer of the greatest political reform movement in the city’shistory, and it extends to roles as director, executive director, andboard member of countless municipal agencies. And then there are hisachievements as athlete, entrepreneur, college professor, writer, CCDinstructor and Eucharistic Minister. He created a program thatcontinues as a Department of Justice model for delinquencyprevention and treatment; enhanced the dignity of senior citizensthrough recreation and service programs; created youth recreation andsports programs, and women’s sports programs; and helped direct hundreds of millions of dollarsto Jersey City for essential services. A most loyal son of Prep, Bill earned his bachelor’s degree atHoly Cross, and as a voracious reader and a student of social systems, he has never been afraid toraise his voice, or his pen, to address injustice. A father of two Prep grads, among his greatestcompliments is the oft-quoted remark that “Bill has restored honor and dignity to local politics.”True to his Jesuit roots, he exemplifies the philosophy that the act of service is its own reward.

Acknowledgments

The Saint Peter’s Prep External Affairs Team played a major role in ensuring the success of this evening’s event.

In particular, we thank the following:

For their leadership support:Fr. Jim Keenan, S.J. Jim Horan, ‘70 Anthony Verdi, ‘95

President Vice President Director of for External Affairs Alumni Relations

For their ongoing logistical support:Dave Bailey, ‘95, Jan Butrym, ‘01, Nancy Cunningham, P’99,‘01, Lani Franco,

John Irvine, ‘83, Francesca Lanning, Maryphyllis Locricchio, P’95,’96, Ginny Needham-Doyle, P’07 & Liz Walsh

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Also, special thanks to Joe Massarelli, ‘80for his assistance with the computer graphics

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Program Design: Mary MassaroPrinting: CD Graphics (Joe Villanella, ‘79)

This event was conceived by the Saint Peter’s Prep Alumni Boardand nurtured by its Special Events Committee. For their extraordinary

leadership we offer special thanks to the following:

Lou Castelli, ‘66 Joe Guarino, ‘86President Chairman, Special Events Committee

Prep Alumni Board Prep Alumni Board

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We also acknowledge the individual and collectiveefforts of the Alumni Board membership:

John Feeney, ‘80 Steve Hudik, ‘85Vice President Secretary

Markis Abraham, ‘97 Sam DiFeo, ‘66 Ed Marley, ‘44Ray Aumack, ‘55 Ralph Diverio, ‘46 Joe Massarelli, ‘80John Bergin, ‘50 Dave Donnelly, ‘88 Phil McGovern, ‘76Gene Boyle, ‘56 Gabe Doria, ‘81 Bob McNamara, ‘51Joe Casazza, ‘95 Dave Finn, ‘82 Jim Ryan, ‘66

Jack Caulfield, ‘71 John Gibney, ‘81 Jack Savage, ‘57Lou Cella, ‘50 Joe Giglio, ‘87 Paul Schaetzle, ‘71

Nick Chiaravalloti, ‘90 Rich Hamilton, ‘90 Charles Sciarra, ‘87Bob Colacurcio, ‘73 Jim Hardiman, ‘47 T.J. Sullivan, ‘93Tom Crowley, ‘65 Jim Horan, ‘70 Jim Supple, ‘65Len De Pinto, ‘76 Jim Keenan, S.J. Anthony Verdi, ‘95

Jerry Lally, ‘56

Sponsors & DonorsWe are grateful for this evening’s sponsors, who have given so generously.Their donations will support the Hall of Fame Scholarship Endowment.

In honor of Lawrence T. Babbio, Jr., ‘62Lucent Technologies (Frank D’Amelio, ‘75) has helpedto sponsor tonight’s event at the Arrupe’s Sentries level

In honor of Ernest J. Baker, ‘38Ernest J. Baker, ‘67 has helped to sponsor tonight’s event

at the Paulus Hook Circle level____

The following have helped to sponsor tonight’s event at theSons and Daughters of St. Peter level:

William Connolly, ‘65In honor of Robert E. Hurley, Sr., ‘65: Thomas Leane, ‘65;

In honor of Thomas J. Fleming, ‘45: Mr. and Mrs. James McQuadeIn honor of Helen Argyelan: Paul Schaetzle, ‘71;

In honor of William A. Macchi, ‘55: Frederick Tomkins, ‘63

We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals for supporting thisevent through gifts to the Hall of Fame Scholarship Endowment or by

sponsoring a Jesuit or Special Guest:

Joseph Artusio, ‘35James Brady, ‘54Edward Brinski, ‘37Raymond Bucko, S.J., ‘72Joseph Carr, ‘61Helen ClohoseyJim Conneen

Seamus CunninghamPatrick Downes, ‘57Frank Fallon, P’02,’05Kenneth Kunzman, ‘54Richard Lugo, ‘85Edward Macchi, ‘82Vincent Milazzo, ‘77Donald Moriarty, ‘48

Russell Piccoli, ‘68Richard Presby, ‘61John Savage, ‘57Robert Schwarze, ‘54Strulowitz & GargiuloEdward Reidlinger, ‘67James Ryan, ‘66

In honor ofHelen Argyelan, P’68,’71,’76

Fr. Thomas Scirghi, S.J.In honor ofLawrence T. Babbio, Jr.,‘62

Joseph Silva, ‘62In memory ofFr. John Browning, S.J.

Mark Morchel, ‘72In honor ofThomas J. Fleming, ‘45

William BaileyErnest Butler

In honor ofJonathan J. Hammer, ‘68

Maurice Piergrossi, ‘68Prep’s External Affairs Team

In honor of William A. Macchi, ‘55

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cosgrove

Frank MangraviteWilliam Monahan, ‘55

In honor of Lisa O’ReillyBrian O’Reilly, ‘05

In honor of Alice SarkasianRalph Sarkasian, ‘73

In honor of John E. Savage, ‘57John McHale, ‘58John Verdon, ‘57

In memory ofFr. Francis J. Shalloe, S.J.

Richard Reeves, ‘43In honor of T.J. Sullivan, ‘93

Ancient Order of HiberniansThomas Giblin, P’89,’93Jim GormleyFrances McCarthy

Pride & Glory

It is our pride and our glory,

Old in song and in story;

And we cherish your name

And we love your fair fame

For the days of long ago.

And we your sons will be loyal

To St. Peter’s so royal.

May your banners still guide us

Wherever we go!

It is a story of gladness,

With no shadow of sadness;

Our years spent with you,

St. Peter’s so true.

And you hold our heart’s love yet.

And through the years we will treasure

With a joy beyond measure –

The gifts you have given

We shall never forget.