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I hope you had a joyous Christmas Season.
The following is a brief look back at the year 2021 and the achievements and challenges during the last year at DePaul.
The challenges of the pandemic, lockdowns, quarantine, virtual learning, masks, social distance-ing, all continue to this day and will continue into the future.
The challenges have been met by the DePaul Community with determination and a positive attitude. The school remained open during most of the 20-21 school year with the exception of a 10 day period where we were fully virtual, a job well done by the teachers, students and administration.
Prayer works and God has answered our prayers as we continue to move forward and educate our students.
There were many achievements during 2021.
- A beautiful Spring of sports, Prom, Graduation for the seniors and a season of successfully moving up for the underclassmen.
- The 100% college acceptance rate continues and, at last look, each member of the Class of '21 is in school continuing their education. Almost $20 million in college scholarship money was awarded to our 100 graduates. This is an average of almost $200,000 per graduate.
- The summer months of late June and July saw an unprecedented number of kids attending our Summer Spartan Camps. Kids from all over North Jersey attended, many who came to more than one camp. It is great to watch young kids being coached and having a great time. Summer camps are a great DePaul tradition.
- September, and the opening of school, welcomed a visit by Bishop Sweeney as he celebrated Liturgy during the first week of school.
- The 9 and Dine Golf Tournament was a great success as friends and alumni gathered for 9 holes of good (or bad) golf followed by a terrific dinner and an evening of fellowship.
- The Feast of St. Vincent de Paul saw our 65 Hours of Giving in celebration of our 65 years as the best Catholic High School in North Jersey. The 65 Hours of Giving raised in excess of $50,000 as Spartans generously offered their financial gifts to DePaul. It was a great class competition, and we hope that next year will be a great success again.
- DePaul now has a full Fitness Center in the old Assembly Room. Over $200,000 in fitness equipment was donated by a member of our Board of Trustees through his employer, Morgan Stanley. The Fitness Center offers students and faculty a place to work out and stay fit.
- Flarity Hall now is the home of "Flarity Commons", a place to work, study, gather and socialize. It has already been used by reunions, for testing and meetings.
- The school staff and students welcomed Father Chris Han as our new Chaplain. Father Han has done a wonderful job in bringing a new excitement to our staff and student body. Optimism is contagious.
- The first annual Christmas Appeal has seen a new round of generosity by our alumni and friends. The Christmas Appeal this year was designated the new gym roof as the beneficiary of the gifts. The new gym roof is just about finished, and it is no longer raining inside the gym!
- The Girls Soccer Team won the State Championship in Non Public B with a great victory against the favored Rutgers Prep Team. The football team played at MetLife Stadium in the finals and, in a great game, the Spartans lost a tight one to Red Bank Catholic.
- The year ’21 has been a great one. We are proud of everyone and we hope ’22 will be even better. The future is very bright as enrollment numbers continue to surge and we get ready to welcome the Class of ’26 in September.
- This past week we mailed decision letters to over 300 applicants to the Class of 2026 and the 8th Grade Prep. We are delighted with the number of applicants and excited to welcome new Spartans in September.
Happy Winter. We will be back next month with news and updates.
Go Spartans!
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Dear Spartan Community:
As I am writing this, the acceptance letters for the Class of 2026 are being loaded into a van, headed to the post office. January, as always, is a very busy month, highlighted by the Acceptance Letters that we sent out to the Class of 2026! The Admissions Committee reviewed all applications and interviewed every prospective student who applied for an academic scholarship and, as a member of that committee, I can tell you that the students applying for the Class of 2026 have once again raised the bar academically as to what it will mean to be a Spartan.
Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated the week of January 31 and our Catholic Schools Week Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 4, 2022.
The decision was made to proceed with remote instruction for the entire school for the week of January 3, 2022 as the number of reported COVID cases continued to be on the uptick. This is a decision that is never made lightly and is the final conclusion of the administrative team with input from our health care professionals. My primary focus last year, and once again this year, is to keep DePaul Catholic High School open for in person classes. You can help us by reminding your child to wear their mask over their nose and mouth at all times while in the building. We receive updates and new guidance from the CDC, NJ Department of Health, and NJ Department of Education on a regular basis and we thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we address these changing directives from the various government agencies.
When school opened in September, we had all hoped that we would be in a different place at this time in the school year, but we continue to pray that we are blessed with good health during these winter months and, as with every year, that hope springs eternal.
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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DePaul Catholic High School
2022-2023
TUITION RAFFLE
Date: May 2, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: DePaul Catholic
(winner need not be present)
Don't miss the opportunity to win up to a $10,000 tuition credit for the 2022-2023 school year.
You may gift this to a current or new DePaul student.
All are welcome to participate!
Ticket cost: $100
GRAND PRIZE
50% of Proceeds not to exceed $10,000 tuition credit
Click on the link below for more information and to purchase your ticket
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Welcome, Future Spartans!
Director of Marketing & Enrollment Management
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It's January, which means it's officially Acceptance Season!
As you have been reading all over social media, and in the previous articles, Acceptance Letters were emailed and mailed last week. This year, the students truly raised the academic bar. The applicant pool for the Class of 2026 proved to be one of the most competitive that the Decision Committee has seen in many years. All of the applicants and their families should be very proud.
We will still accept applications to review on a rolling basis. This includes 8th Grade Prep and Transfer Students. Once an application is submitted (using the button below) the applicant will be contacted by the Admissions Team to discuss next steps.
If you do plan to apply as a member of the Class of 2026, please act quickly.
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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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News from the Advancement Office
Happy New Year!
Thank you to all alumni and friends who have contributed to DePaul Catholic so far in the fiscal year of 2021-22.
DePaul Catholic is always in need of your financial support.
Please join those who have already contributed over $400,000.00 in support of DePaul as of January 14, 2022
Thank you all!
God Bless and Go Spartans
Coleen Brophy Joe Lennon
973-865-8725
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Importance Notice
The Distinguished Alumni Gala scheduled for February 23, 2022 at The Grand is rescheduled to February 2023.
Any questions, please contact:
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SAVE THE DATE
The 29th DPC GOLF CLASSIC
June 23, 2022
Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg, NJ
Wild Turkey and Cascades Courses
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CLASS OF 1972 REUNION!
Our 50th Reunion, a weekend of events to celebrate our memories and make new ones, is coming up in the Fall of 2022! Be sure to receive all the details by emailing your contact information to:
We're waiting for the 2022 Football Schedule to be announced to finalize the exact Reunion weekend. We expect that announcement any day now, so stay in touch through the above email and check out the February Sentinel for details about the weekend, the activities, venue, costs and other details.
Know someone from the Class of '72? Know someone related to or friends with someone from the the Class of '72? Forward this information to them to keep them in the loop! We want to find as many Alum as we can!
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Our students are working hard in their Theology classes. Mrs. Bullman's Honors Sophomore Theology class was given a short response question on a recent test asking, "what modern-day person can you think of who has willingly endured suffering for the good of others?" Some excellent responses are shared here:
"Our teachers are modern-day people who suffer for us. Right now, with Covid, they are sacrificing their health, and even maybe seeing family. Also, they take their time and have patience with us. Some help with our mental state and help us feel better. Lastly, many teachers are understanding and help us when something is not turned in on time, or someone is sick. That is why I believe that teachers suffer the most."
"A modern-day person that I think of who has willingly suffered, is my dad. When my little brother was born, my dad switched his job so he could better provide for our family. He went to a new job with crazy hours, that is also far away. My dad has to wake up at 3:00 in the morning, just to be at work by 5:00. He then goes to work and sits in traffic on the way home. But, when he gets home, his day doesn't stop. He has coached or helped all of my softball teams, he helps me and my brother with anything we need..."
"An example of a modern-day person that willingly endured suffering for the good of others is my mom. My mom constantly makes sacrifices in her personal life to provide for my brothers and me. For example, my mom, when my brothers and I were younger, would have to go into the office everyday for work. This caused her to miss important events such as school or extracurricular events. This was a sacrifice she had to make so she was able to provide for her family..."
It is reassuring to know that the sacrifices made by so many on behalf of our students and your children are recognized by our DePaul students. Thanks to everyone for your commitment to this community!
Additionally, all DePaul students have been reminded that Christian Service is a requirement and the submission of the first 5 hours of service is due on January 18th. Students have been given the links for the new "APP" (MobileServe) for their submitted hours by their teachers.
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DePaul Catholic Parents’ Association
WHAT’S THE SCOOP?
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Our next Parents’ Association meeting is Tuesday, February 8th at 7pm in the Cafe. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. We want to hear all of your ideas no matter how big or small. We look forward to seeing you there!
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From The TRICKY TRAY COMMITTEE:
This year’s Tricky Tray is well underway. Please send in your basket or monetary donation to the main office. Feel free to contact us if you need basket ideas.
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
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 was Dec. 24! There are still lots of chances to win!
If you have any questions, please contact:
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If you are making purchases on Amazon, please consider supporting DePaul at no extra cost with smile.amazon.com
Choose DePaul Catholic High School Inc as your charitable organization and let the shopping begin!
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Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
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 get a jump on spring cleaning!
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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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