Dear Bishop McNamara Families and Friends,
Serving as the Chair of the Board of Directors at Bishop McNamara
High School these past few years has been both inspiring and
humbling for me. As a graduate of the school, I am inspired to see
that the mission, ministry, and commitment to excellence that has
defined Bishop McNamara High School and Holy Cross education is
alive and well today.
I marvel at the dedication, passion, and commitment of our faculty,
staff, and administration and am edified by their love for our students
and the families we all serve. I am particularly touched by the
generosity and stewardship of my fellow members of the Board of
Directors and all those who contribute to making Bishop McNamara
the special place it is today. For donating their time, talent, and
treasure to our school, I’m proud to thank my fellow board members
from this past year: Mr. Charles (“Rod”) Marvin, Jr (Vice-Chair),
Mrs. Toni Lewis-Bennett LR ‘88 (Secretary), Mr. Michael Mattera
‘67 (Treasurer), Mr. Paul Agustin ‘99, Ms. Nicki Athey LR ‘92, Mr.
Daniel E. Curtin, Fr. William Foley, Mrs. Anne Gillis, Dr. Marilyn
Goldsmith, Fr. Kevin Kennedy, Mr. Andrew Merkle ‘94, Mr. Adel
Musa, Mr. James O’Brien ‘88, Mr. Robert Sensenig, Bro. Michael
Smith, CSC, and Mr. Ernest (“Marty”) Spain ‘95. It is through their
vision that we have grown and prospered in this past year.
When I walk the halls at Bishop McNamara and talk to the people,
I am so proud as an alumnus that our school is thriving the way that
it is. What I am most proud of is that as a Catholic institution in the
Holy Cross tradition, we are meeting our goal to provide a place for
robust conversations about the things that matter most in life. When
Blessed Father Basil Moreau founded the Congregation of Holy
Cross, his educational philosophy centered on instilling in students
the competence to see and the courage to act. The programs at Bishop
McNamara are anchored by the moral imperative that compels
us to live peacefully in a global community, and our students are
encouraged to grow spiritually, challenge injustice, and promote peace.
Often I hear our President/CEO, Marco J. Clark ‘85, talk about
Bishop McNamara as a place “where opportunities abound.” Each
year, with 99 — 100 percent of our graduates going on to attend some
of the finest institutions of higher learning in the world, I think to
myself how this world will certainly be a better place because of the
people that this school produces. We pride ourselves on educating
our students, helping them to discover all that they can be and leading
them to become the people that God wants them to be.
But of course, none of this is possible without you. As you thumb
through the pages of this 2012-2013 Annual Report, know that
every name that appears here is one that represents love, care, and
commitment to the students, faculty, staff, and families at Bishop
McNamara. Whether you’ve given of your wealth, wisdom, or words,
you help to transform the lives of the young people we serve and in
so doing transform the future. Thank you again and know that I am
both inspired and humbled by your willingness to make a difference.
Best regards,
Robert J. Antonetti, Jr. ‘94
Pictured: the 2013-2014 Board of Directors
BISHOP MCNAMARA HIGH SCHOOL 2012-2013 Annual Report
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