Page 19 - Priorities #13 2000-July

students of 20 years ago couldn’t have tried - metalsmithing, sophisticated ceramics work, jewelry- making, block printing, original illuminated manuscripts - are now available through the curriculum or (thanks to a very dedicated Fine Arts faculty) as an informal, drop-in activity.
People who loved Father Martin’s photography lab-in-a-closet could understand after just one look why he is so delighted with the new, state-of-the-art photo facilities designed to his specifications.
Dinner was casual and very Italian, right down to the balsamic vinegar and olive oil bread dip. Children were busy playing active games outdoors or watching a video in the Monks Refectory while parents enjoyed conversation and - the piece de resistance — Father Martin’s slide show, featuring all the grads present.
The farthest travelers were Bill Sokol and Monica Salamonovitz, who came in from Mexico. Monks and faculty aside, the Begins were the closest attendees. They commuted from their van, which they parked on the school grounds. Andras Csaplar, Jr. and wife, Bobby, represented the earliest class - 1964. The Csaplars and Peter Carton families probably win the prize for most reunions attended - they haven’t missed one in the last four. (Andras served as his decade’s Annual Fund Team Captain for the past two years.)
Youngsters and their Priory student hosts relaxed with videos in the Monks’ Refectory.
Peter and Melody Ann Carton
Andras and Bobby Csaplar, Jr.
Chris Sharpe and Bill Sokol
Dan Begin, reunion chair for the Class of ‘85, with his wife, Melissa, in the children’s play area.
Gail,
Dan, Kaitlin, Breana and I had an incredible time at the reunion! It truly was nice to have the opportunitiy to spend quality time with a few of Dan’s classmates. Priceless! Every minute of it! I love being a part of something so special! Looking forward to the next event!
Thank you. Melissa.
Paul Jamalian and his fiance join Oscar Orban over a glass of Italy’s Best at the reunion dinner.
Kevin Visconti, Father Martin, Father’s Vintage Truck
The children seemed to enjoy the ponies and Nina Kamangar would have
ridden all weekend.