Welcome to the Spartan Sentinel, our monthly electronic newsletter for all things DePaul Catholic. |
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The first few weeks of school have been memorable, challenging, heartwarming and entertaining.
We were honored to have Bishop Sweeney celebrate Mass with us in September. The Giving Day in September raised over $50,000, almost doubling the amount we hoped for. The Fall athletic teams are enjoying strong seasons with possible championships to look forward to and the students have been working hard and they seem to be enjoying themselves as Spartans.
The roof project is almost completed. The gym began to leak and the fix had to be immediate. We are happy that the gym will be watertight and ready for the next 65 years, but the ouch factor of the unexpected cost has put a dent in the budget that was not anticipated this soon.
The gym is the center of Spartan life in the building. Liturgy, assemblies, plays and practice, as well as basketball games and volleyball games are played in the gym. The gym is also a classroom for Phys. Ed. and a place for a men's basketball league on Sunday morning and for our students after school. There is always something going on in the school gym.
Oh, I left out a very important event.
There are times when we use the gym for Graduation. Graduation is a great night for everyone and there is much joy during the ceremony as kids and parents are proud of their accomplishments yet ready to move on. Each year I wait with anticipation to hear the one parent who calls out "I can’t believe he made it” as the students parade into the gym.
I did mention the ouch factor of the roof replacement. We are prepared and able to pay the significant cost of the roof, however, it has created a large bump in the budget road for the next few months.
The next event in the calendar for DePaul Catholic is our First Annual Christmas Appeal. Planning began in September and the event will be held from Dec 1-Dec 31 of each year. The theme of the appeal is simple. I am hoping that you can include DePaul on your Christmas list.
The annual appeal will help to smooth out the bump in the budget road and each year your gift will go to help the students of DePaul Catholic. Every gift to DePaul goes to help the students of DePaul.
I know we sometimes offer a monetary gift to the college or university we attended. This is common practice for many. I am hoping that this year and for years to come you can offer a gift to the school that helped you gain admission to that college or university. Every student in our building will appreciate each and every gift.
This year we will create a thermometer online just to track the percentage of alumni who give. Not the names, just the number. Just for the fun of being part of something.
DePaul continues to move forward. We have a stunning number of applications for the Class of 2026 and for our 8th Grade Prep School. We will continue to enroll and welcome students and families from throughout Northern New Jersey and offer them the best Catholic education anywhere.
This we will always do with your help.
I hope you can put DePaul on your Christmas list. Maybe right next to the mail person!
Spartans Helping Spartans
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Dear DePaul Catholic High School Community:
I spoke to the students last week and reminded them that Marking Period 1 ended on November 5 and asked them, “Have you accomplished 25% of your goals for this school year and, if you have not, what are you doing to correct that?” Hard to believe that we are already into the second quarter of the school year…Tempus Fugit!
We celebrated Mass as a school community on November 1, All Saints’ Day, and prior to the mass starting, we read the names that were recorded in our Book of Remembrance, in honor of the next day, All Souls Day.
We are looking forward to the Thanksgiving Mass, which will be held on Wednesday, November 24 and will be live steamed for the entire DePaul Community. At the conclusion of Mass, we will be recognizing student academic honors for Quarter 1 of this school year and 4 members of the senior class will be inducted into the National Honor Society. I recall my first years here and this Mass was attended by many family members and alumni which, unfortunately, we can not have this year. We look forward to next year (hopefully) when we can welcome everyone back into the building and celebrate all that we are thankful for as a school community.
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to thank all the members of the DePaul Catholic High School community, starting with the teaching staff, who give their all to our students every day. Our Day of Giving was a huge success and your continued support helps to ensure that every student receives a quality education. In whatever way you support our academic program, please know of our sincerest thanks and continued prayers.
From our family to you and yours, a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!
Please visit this newsletter on a regular basis to be brought up to speed on the happenings across the campus.
St. Vincent DePaul…Pray for Us!
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Dogs of DePaul
Bandana Contest
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Dogs of DePaul Winner
Miss Mollie is the official DOG OF DE PAUL
Congratulations to Miss Mollie (& Tracy Robinson Redling '83)
Look for Miss Mollie as our new bandana model on The Spartan Shop: Christmas Collection!
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Dogs of DePaul Contestants |
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Click the "Play" button above to see all of our contestants! |
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Welcome, Future Spartans!
Director of Marketing & Enrollment Management
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We're deep into Admissions Season for the Class of 2026 and 8th Grade Prep Students. Interested applicants took the HSPT exam on Friday, November 5th, and we've had a full house of Shadows since October. In fact, we are booked solid for our Shadow Program until January!
Students who wish to apply to DePaul do have some very important deadlines coming up.
Students who would like to be considered for one of our Honors Academies or an Academic Scholarship must do all of the above plus:
If you have questions about any of the above information, please reach out to Mrs. Campbell using the information listed below.
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Meet with the Director of Enrollment Management
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Spend A Day As A Spartan
Students MUST register online.
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Alumni & Advancement News
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On Tuesday, November 9, our Alumni Scholars were able to meet with some of our sponsors. Joe Laborsky '68, Tom Hofmann '69, Dave Bayley '98 and Greg Angelillo '98 visited with the students. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with our Alumni Scholars and supporting this program! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or learning more about this program please contact Joe Laborsky, President of DPCHS Alumni Association: labs068@optonline.net, Coleen Brophy: brophyc@dpchs.org or Joe Lennon: lennonj@dpchs.org.
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A Message From The Class of 1972
Did you ever wonder what ever happened to Pete Byram or Lee Doyle or Charlie Carlucci from the Class of '72? Have a sibling from that year? Wondering if there will be a 50th Reunion for the Class of '72? Just click here and see a short, giggly video from the Class of '72 Reunion Committee, then help them make turnout the best it can be by getting in touch by:
Sending an email to classof72@gmail.com
Contacting anyone you know on this list to have them watch the video and then send their email to classof72@gmail.com
Thanks! Go Spartans '72!
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A huge shout out to all of our grads who braved the weather to join us at Homecoming.
Next up, our Distinguished Alumni Gala in February. Stay tuned!
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Coming Soon... Spartan Sport Shop! |
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Spartan Nation
Athletic Director
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DePaul girls soccer wins first state title, rallies by Rutgers Prep in high-powered final
Mr. Merritt's Monday Message summed Sunday up very well...
Sunday was a great day for Spartan Nation.
Kean University hosted the Non-Public B Girls Soccer State Final. The challenge was a big one for the Lady Spartans. They were listed as underdogs going into the game against the vaunted Rutgers Prep team. All the experts picked the Prep to win.
Final score
DePaul Spartans 4 Rutgers Prep 2
I think the experts forgot to tell our team they were not supposed to win.
But, isn't that why we play the game? The final score is never decided before the game is played as long as both teams go in believing they can, and will, win. The only time the final score is decided before a game is when one of the teams decides before the game that they can’t win. You know they check out social media and read about how great the other team is. They listen to others who tell them they have no chance.
Well our team just decided to play the game and win the game. It was a classic. We were down 2- 1 to start the second half, and I think the Prep was prepping for the post game celebration.
“Not so fast”, said the Spartans. Two quick goals to begin the half and the Spartans were back in front to stay. Oh, it was stressful, entertaining and fun to watch as DePaul just kept attacking, defending and playing great.
The buzzer went off and the ladies began to celebrate. It was great to see, and all of Spartan Nation should be proud.
The lesson to be learned as taught to us today by the Lady Spartan Soccer players of DePaul is the following:
- Believe you will win
- Play as if it’s your last game…... ever
- Do not look at the score until the final buzzer goes off
- Believe in the power of “we” more than you believe in the power of “me”
- Compete until the end and never believe in anything except victory
- “Never give up and never give in”
The Lady Spartans taught us all that great lesson today.
I congratulate all the players, all the parents and all the people who support DePaul.
Yesterday was a day to remember...always
DePaul beat a great team Sunday.
That makes the Lady Spartans a "Great Great Team" and we honor all of you.
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Girls Soccer -- Sectional Champs!
No. 15 DePaul edges Morris Catholic - Girls soccer - North, N-P B - Final
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Non-Public Group B Tournament -- Football |
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The Spartan Football team will take on Holy Spirit at HOME on Friday, November 19th (7pm) in the Semi-Final Round of the NJSIAA Non-Public, Group B State Tournament.
Ticketing Policy
As per the NJSIAA, tickets must be purchased online.
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Visit njsiaa.org/tickets
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Select State Semi-Finals - Non-Public B DePaul Catholic High School
- Select the number of tickets and continue to purchase page
- The tickets will be emailed to you once you sucessfully purchase them.
- When you get to DePaul on Friday, have the tickets pulled up on your phone (or printed out) and ready to be scanned at the gate.
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This year the Super Football Conference, in partnership with the New York Jets, is proud to announce the Steve DiGregorio Young Man of the Year Award. This award is presented to one individual from each member school who demonstrates a selfless commitment to his community, his school, his teammates and peers. These individuals have set the bar high and the Super Football conference is proud to present them with the 2021 Steve DiGregoio Young Man of the Year Plaque.
Each honoree will be honored at a New York Jets game, they will have the opportunity to be selected as the 2021 Steve DiGregorio Man of the Year for the entire conference, and they will all be recognized at the inaugural Steve DiGregorio Young Man of the Year Banquet in January at Met Life Stadium.
Congratulations to DePaul's honoree, Kenny Pierce '22.
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Signing Day!
𝐵𝐸𝑆𝑇 𝑂𝐹 𝐿𝑈𝐶𝐾 𝑇𝑂 𝑂𝑈𝑅
𝑆𝑇𝑈𝐷𝐸𝑁𝑇-𝐴𝑇𝐻𝐿𝐸𝑇𝐸𝑆
Samantha Suter- PSU, Abington (softball)
Arianna Silva- Flagler (soccer)
Rachel Galyas - Anderson (lax)
Madison Miniutti - Lafayette (soccer)
Kayla Bower- St. John’s University (soccer)
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Instant Decision Day
November 23, 2021
Instant Decision Day is an opportunity for grade 12 students to meet with college representatives in the fall of senior year and receive an immediate admissions decision prior to typical deadlines. In same cases, scholarship may also be awarded. These acceptances are non binding. Only students who meet the eligibility requirements set forth by the college or university will be allowed to participate.
Colleges and Universities Participating in IDD 2021
Bloomfield College
Caldwell University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Felician College
Kean University
Iona College
Montclair State University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Quinnipiac University
Rowan University
William Paterson University
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Our former President, Msgr. Geno Sylva, happily greeted DePaul students at the Mission Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson. Bishop Sweeney led the faithful in the Mass.
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Staff Halloween -- Expo Markers! |
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For the month of October, the INTERACT club held two very successful drives. Collecting school supplies and Halloween costumes benefiting the Diocese of Paterson’s Catholic Charities. Many people benefited from DePaul generosity! |
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Our first Midnight Run was a great success! We made it into Manhattan with many junior and senior students on October 22nd. We were able to give hundreds of items the homeless needed, including 90 bags of freshly made sandwich bags filled with nutritional foods. Our students were profoundly affected by the people they met and by the importance of their efforts. Our next run is set for November 6th with another opportunity on December 4th. Please feel free to contribute items: especially new men’s underwear and clean used men’s pants etc. Drop off at the school. May God bless our community always. |
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Right to Life
The Krispy Kreme Doughnut sale was a great success, and the Knights of Columbus in our diocese and beyond, have each been extremely helpful in helping us attain our goal! We are surely on our way to Washington D.C. in January, with a bus load of students, to March for Life!
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During the Hispanic Heritage Month the Spanish II classes researched people from the Hispanic World that have positively influenced the U.S.A. |
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DePaul Catholic Parents’ Association
WHAT’S THE SCOOP?
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Our next Parents’ Association meeting is Tuesday, December 7th at 7pm in the NEW DP Commons Room! Enter Through Flarity Hall. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. We want to hear all of your ideas no matter how big or small. We are looking for new members to volunteer and lead new committees such as a Spring Fling and Fall Harvest. We are working on an event to spotlight the Arts at DePaul such as Voice, Theater, Drawing, Sculpting, Dance, etc. If you are interested in helping to get these new ideas off the ground, come to our next meeting. We look forward to seeing you there!
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From The TRICKY TRAY COMMITTEE
We are excited to announce the theme for this year’s Tricky Tray….
Save The Date....Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the
Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park, NJ.
Below is a list of the Tricky Tray Committees.
Ad Journal, Basket Making, Decorating, Dinner Tickets, Female Models, Male Models, 50/50 (Night Of), Prize Runner, Prize Tickets, Prize Wheels, Publicity, Set Up, Solicitation, Super 50/50 Raffle, Wine Pull
If you are interested in joining any committees, please contact:
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From The HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
The Open House on October 17 was a huge success. We provided 175 chocolate covered pretzels to prospective students and bags of nut free candy to siblings. We had 11 volunteers split into 2 shifts that handed out the treats and answered any questions the families had.
Our next event will be the Teacher Luncheon in January. Keep an eye out for donation and volunteer requests for this great event.
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From The CALENDAR RAFFLE COMMITTEE
Keep selling your raffle sheets! If you are unable to sell your sheets, PLEASE return them to the main office. Completed sheets can also be handed in to the main office.
The first drawing is Dec. 24! They make a great stocking stuffer!!!
If you have any questions, please contact:
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The smell of pumpkin is in the air and that means the holidays are right around the corner. If you are making purchases on Amazon, please consider supporting DePaul at no extra cost with
Choose DePaul Catholic High School Inc as your charitable organization and let the shopping begin!
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Are you doing some fall cleaning?
Just drop your items that are ready to move on into the bins at the back of the parking lot. It’s an easy way to help DePaul, help those in need, and make some much needed room!
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PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Advisor- Sr. Jeanne Agans Co-Presidents- Kim Wilderson and Julie Sullivan
Secretary- Leslie Minuitti Treasurer- Veronica Corbutt Hospitality- Deb Murray, Laura Lee
Calendar Raffle- Rosa Calle-Pont, Najat Rosario Tricky Tray- Janelle Feather, Giselle Micchio
Snack Stand- Allison Beshada, Laura Lee Public Relations- Brenda Salamon
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