8 MAY 18, 2017 THE VILLAGE GAZETTE WWW.QNS.COM Founders’ Day 40th Anniversary Special Edition In recognition of and with appreciation to some of the many persons instrumental in the continued success of Christ the King H.S. since 1976 when the school began operating as an independent Catholic High School: Principals Assistant Principals Peter J. Mannarino, 2006-present Deans Michael J. Lynch, Kathleen Stallkamp, 1982-2005 Michael Vaccaro, 1982-1989 John Hogan, 1989-1990 Elizabeth Lawlor, 1990-1993 Paul Norman, 1991-1995 Edward Bolan, 1993-1998 Brian Batzer, 1995-2000 Trustees Hugh P. Kirwan, 1973-1996 Elizabeth Lawlor, 1996-2000 2000-2006 Lyn Canavan, 1976-1994; (Diocesan: ‘73-’76) Frank Chisena, 1976-1981; (Diocesan: ‘74-’76) Gary Tankard, 1976-1981; (Diocesan : ‘69-’76) Michael Quottini, 1981-1983 Robert Tiedemann, 1983-1995 Richard Connelly, 1988-1990 John Hogan, 1990-1996 Elizabeth Lawlor 1993-1996 Lucille Van Casteren, 1994-2000 Patricia McDermott, 1996-2000 Edward Bolan, 2000-2003 Rosemary DeGennaro, 2000-2008 Evelyn Russo, 2000-2009 Veronica Arbitello, 2008-present Maria Spagnuolo-Cordoba, 2008-2011 Rebecca Tibbetts, 2008-2012 Carolann Timpone, 2008-present Steven Giusto, 2010-present John Carter, 1976-1981; (Diocesan: ‘74-’76) Susanne Dziepak, 1976-1981; (Diocesan:‘74-’76) Edward Fale, 1976-1981; (Diocesan: ‘74-’76) Anne Whooley, 1976-1980; Diocesan HS, 1974-1976 John Landers, 1980-1981 George Duerr, 1982-1991 Catherine LeDonni, 1982-1995 Robert Mackey, 1995-2009 Andrea Rizzo, 1998-2002 Victor Noren, 2001-2002 Deacon Robert Lavanco, 2002-2004 Maria Spagnuolo-Cordoba, 2002-2008 Daniel C. Austin, Sr. William J. Breuer, Esq. Charles L. Ciaccio Veronica Cokley Anthony Como, Esq. Joseph M. DeFronzo, Esq. John V. Dell Robert W. Donaldson Vincent G. Downing Maureen Engesser Brenda Evans Frank C. Freddi Sr. Ann Gray, D.W. Rosemary R. Gunning, Esq. John F. Haggerty, Esq. Bernard G. Helldorfer, Esq. Thomas S. Kane Paul A. Kerzner, Esq. Senator Martin J. Knorr Msgr. Joseph Konrad, J.C.D. Senator Serphin R. Maltese Peter J. Mannarino Michael W. Michel Robert A. Normandia Daniel O'Connor Thomas V. Ognibene, Esq. Maria T. Pagano Terence A. Reilly Robert J. Roventini, Esq. Clara Sarrocco Fr. John Savage Philip B. Shea Msgr. Nicholas W. Sivillo, S.T.B. Arthur J. Spanarkel Dolores St. Louis William Steinmann A Message From Mr. Michael Michel—President of Christ the King On behalf of our community, our school, our students and their families, I would like to take this time to extend heartfelt congratulations and thank-you to the “Founders” of Christ the King High School as an independent, Catholic High School. Forty years have gone by and without the dedication and perseverance of the “founders” we would not have had the opportunity and privilege to serve our community for all these years. There are many “founders” to which we are grateful. First and foremost, the group of parents who spearheaded the cause to reopen Christ the King High School as an independent, Catholic High school are to be commended. Were it not for them, their determination, their drive and their loyalty to their children, their community and their Church we would not be celebrating this monumental anniversary. We are also most appreciative to those “founders” who were students at Christ the King High School at the time. They came to school one day and there were pad locks on the doors! Their love for “their” school caused them to take a stand. They had a “sit-in” and many of them slept on the schools grounds. Some of these people of whom I speak currently teach at Christ the King and serve on the Board of Trustees. Yes, they protested; they protested peacefully for a cause in which they believed. Because of these students, 15,000 students following them have graduated and gone on to become successful doctors, lawyers, teachers, members of the U.S. Military, and other civil service men and women. We are thankful to the parents, community leaders and students who over the past 40 years have continued to have faith in the mission of Christ the King High School with its magnificent campus housing a thriving Day Care, Continuing Education Program and Middle Village Preparatory Charter School. The Christ the King Campus provides residents of our community with hundreds of job opportunities, a place to grow, learn, and worship. None of this would be possible without God who has graced all our “founders” with endurance, fortitude and courage so that this day could come to fruition.
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