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The Gloucester Catholic baseball team winners of the Non-Parochial B State Title 

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We would like to congratulate the Gloucester Catholic High School varsity baseball team of 2017 on winning the Non-Parochial B State Title June 10 beating Newark Academy 15-5.  Leading up to the finals the Rams defeated Immaculata 6-1; Holy Spirit 9-1 and St. Rose 9-4. Their overall record for the season was 28-3.

For their accomplishment, the South Jersey Times named the Rams the Team of the Year. Three Rams were also chosen for the South Jersey Times All-Area baseball team; outfielder Lillo Paxia, a sophomore, catcher Sam Punzi and first baseman Chris Turco, both seniors. (insert link) 

Gloucester Catholic graduates 10 seniors this year but on the bright side their entire outfield, Paxia, Kyle Pierman and Jason Bobiak will be returning along with shortstop Evan Giordano and pitcher Andrew Vail.

Besides those mentioned the 2017 team roster included: Nick Nocella, Tyler Cannon, Chris Garwood, Alex Persichetti, Hunter Masters, Joe Liscio, Matt Laux, Brendan Bean, Jake McNellis, Will Shaffer, Drew Guldin, Ron Lupton.

Also, Angelo DeAngelis, Adam Bonomo, John Kasper, Matt Mastrogiovanni, Luke Lesch, Drew Colligan, Andrew Colligan, Ian Murphy and Devin Dougherty

 

(left to right) Jeff Paglione, Vice Londino, Adam Tussey, Josh Cassidy and Wayne Lelle (CNBNewsnet  photo)

 Leading the Rams to the state title was second-year coach Adam Tussey Jr. and his assistant Josh Cassidy. Also playing a big part in the playoffs and the state final was the Rams pitching coach Jeff Paglione, junior varsity coach Vince Londino and freshmen coach Wayne Lelle.

Tussey was hired in 2016 by Gloucester Catholic to head their successful baseball program. Some people said he was too young and lacked the experience to continue the Ram’s legacy. Over the years Gloucester Catholic baseball teams had won 17 state titles and numerous regional titles under legendary Coach Dennis Barth.  Barth was at the helm of the Rams baseball program for 19 years before moving on to coach at Rutgers-Camden. Tussey replaced Coach Mike Rucci, who won the last state title for the school in 2013 and had compiled a record of 77 wins and 15 losses during his three years at the position.

But Tussey had paid his dues. Among his previous coaching stints, Tussey served as an assistant Gloucester Catholic baseball coach in 2009 and 2010. The Rams captured a Non-Public A state championship in 2010. He also has experience as an infield and hitting coach at Gloucester City High School (2012-13) and at Rutgers University-Camden (2013-14) as well as in the Brooklawn American Legion program. He had worked as a SportzCentral Training Academy Instructor for over seven years.

In 2016, his first year at the helm his team’s record was 24-4. In 2017 their record was 28-3, and this year they were the only team in South Jersey to win a state title. During spring training they played in a Florida tournament winning all four games. 

After they won the title Tussey said, "I will always remember the 2017 Rams as champions on and off the field."

On behalf of their fans, CNBNews would like to thank Coach Tussey, his staff and the players for providing us all with such an exciting year and so many fond memories.

 

Fans of the Rams gather around the champions at the Toms River South high school field taking photos (CNBNewsnet photo)

 

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Finding Happiness, Well-Being and Success – (2)

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by Lawrence J. Danks

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This continuing series is based on an informational website developed by Lawrence J. Danks, Assistant Professor of Business at Camden County College. It features selected summaries of articles in positive psychology, motivation, innovation, reinvention, and management, as well as writings and commentary from Professor Danks. Login information to access the entire website, rather than just the selected segments here, is shown at the end of this selection.

Happiness and Well-Being

 

"The greatest results in life are usually attained by simple means and the exercise of ordinary qualities. The common life of every day, with its cares, necessities, and duties, affords ample opportunity for acquiring experience of the best kind; and its most beaten paths provide the true worker with abundant scope for effort and room for self-improvement. The road of human welfare lies along the old highway of steadfast well-doing; and they who are the most persistent, and work in the truest spirit, will usually be the most successful." Self-Help - Samuel Smiles

VISITATION THIS SATURDAY:John "Jack" Hofbauer, Jr., Bush Pilot, Airlines Captain, Army Veteran, Gloucester Catholic Alum

 

John "Jack" Frederick Hofbauer, Jr.

 GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNewsnet)--Funeral services and visitation will be held on Saturday, June 17 at St. Mary's RC Church, 426 Monmouth Street, for John "Jack" Frederick Hofbauer, Jr., of Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, who passed away suddenly on January 30, 2017, at the age of 77. 

Gloucester Catholic Wins the NPB State Title

TOMS RIVER -- Fortunately, the Gloucester Catholic offense was so prolific, in the Non-Public B final that it didn't need points for artistry. Gloucester Catholic overcame four errors -- there were 11 total in the game -- scored eight runs in the bottom of the first inning and overpowered Newark Academy, 15-5, to win its 18th…

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Gloucester Catholic HS pummeled Newark Academy, 15-5, winning its 18th  championship at Toms River South today (Photos credit Adam Tussey Sr.)

 

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HS BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Gloucester Catholic to Face Newark Academy for State Title

 

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Gloucester Catholic HS South Jersey, Non-Public B Title winners.

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UPDATE: Saturday's game is scheduled for 2 PM Toms River South

 

Chris Nalwasky | For NJ Advance Media WEST LONG BRANCH -- The Gloucester Catholic varsity baseball team is back on top. A 9-4 win over second-seeded St. Rose on Wednesday afternoon at Monmouth University gave the top-seeded Rams, No. 6 in the NJ.com Top 20, the NJSIAA/Wilson Sporting Goods South Jersey, Non-Public B title. It is…

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High School Baseball Playoffs:RAMS WIN SOUTH JERSEY,NON-PUBLIC B TITLE

 UPDATE: Saturday's game is scheduled for 2 PM Toms River South

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WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ (June 7, 2017)(CNBSports)—Gloucester Catholic High School, Gloucester City, won the NJSIAA/Wilson Sporting Goods South Jersey, Non-Public B title on Wednesday beating St. Rose, Belmar 9-4. The Rams (27-3) will play for the state title on Saturday in Toms River at a site and time to be determined against Newark Academy, which won the North Jersey, Non-Public B title today over St. Mary of Rutherford, 6-4.

GUEST COMMENTARY: "Portraits of Courage: A Commander In Chief's Tribute To America's Warriors" - George W. Bush

by Lawrence J Danks

Memorial Day, 2017

Many will remember, with probably some surprise, that former President George W. Bush decided to take up painting in his retirement. It started off with some paintings of small animals that most people thought were "cute", likely thinking that he wouldn't progress far beyond that, but with his wife Laura's encouragement and the training provided by some fine teachers, he's gone far beyond that, and not simply as an improved painter. He set out a mission for himself and by my observation, he has done a lot of good in accomplishing it.

Gloucester Catholic/St. Rose Baseball Title Game Canceled Until Wednesday at 4PM

 

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 GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (June 6, 2017)(CNBNewsnet)--Because of the weather today’s game between Gloucester Catholic and St. Rose has been canceled until Wednesday, at 4 PM,  Monmouth University, according to Gloucester Catholic baseball coach Adam Tussey. The two teams are playing for the South Jersey, Non-Public B title. The top seed Gloucester Catholic record is 26-3 and St. Rose, 24-3 is the second seed. Monmouth University Directions here

Gloucester Catholic Class of 1963 Enjoy Lunch at the Tavern on the Edge, Gloucester City NJ

 

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HS Baseball: St. Augustine Wins Diamond Classic Beating Gloucester Catholic 8-5

VOORHEES — The St. Augustine baseball team has suddenly taken command in one of the best rivalries South Jersey has to offer. Senior third baseman Greg Elfreth went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run to lead a 12-hit attack as the Hermits defeated Gloucester Catholic, 8-5, in the championship game of the 44th annual Joe Hartmann…

Gloucester Catholic Jr-Sr High School Spring Signing Day: Students-Athletes Honored

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L to R are: Naiyana Sabb (Holy Family), Chris Colman (Rutgers-Camden), Aiden Ward (Rutgers-Camden), Dino Buffeta (Widener), Sean Ward (Rutgers-Camden), Colin Corrado (DeSales), Neil McGee (Lycoming), Julia Kohout (Ursinus), Cassie Hickman (Philadelphia U.), Haley Finley (Arcadia), and Renee DeAngelis (Immaculata). They are congratulated by Mr. Beckett, Principal.

Not pictured in the group photo are seniors Gregg Williams, who will play basketball and soccer at Rutgers-Camden, and Tim Reiners, who has committed to Rosemont College for men’s soccer.

(Photos) Where Has The Time Gone? GCHS Class of ’63 Reminisce at Il Villagio in Cherry Hill

 

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CHERRY HILL, NJ (CNBNewsnet)—Seventeen members of Gloucester Catholic High School Class of 1963 met for dinner in early May at Il Villagio in Cherry Hill. The next dinner is scheduled for the first Thursday in October. All classmates are welcome.

Former Gloucester Catholic star Mike Shawaryn faces BlueClaws on Friday night

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After four years at Gloucester Catholic, three years at the University of Maryland now in his second season of professional baseball, Mike Shawaryn has discovered you never jump to conclusions. “The best thing you can do is try not to complicate things, just try to keep it simple and basic,” said Shawaryn, a 23-year-old right-hander, who…

HS Baseball: Gloucester Catholic Pitcher Andrew Vail Commits to Maryland

CNB NOTE: Today's game Gloucester Catholic (15) St. Mary's Rutherford (8) Rams Brendan Bean got his 100th hit. 

The University of Maryland has landed another Gloucester Catholic pitcher. Rams junior left hander Andrew Vail announced on Twitter over the weekend that he will be continuing his baseball career with the Terps. Gloucester Catholic product Mike Shawaryn starred at Maryland from 2014-2016 before being drafted by the Boston Red Sox last year. Another former Rams standout,…

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Christina Wilgus had four hits with two RBI and two runs scored and Madison Baldwin added three hits with two RBI and two runs scored to lead Gloucester Catholic to an 11-4 victory over Pitman in Gloucester City. Kiera Regan had a two-run single with a run scored Kirstyn Herman and Vanessa Romano each had an…

High School Baseball: Rams Back on Track, Beat Pennsville 4-2

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BROOKLAWN, NJ (May 1, 2017)--Gloucester Catholic got back on its winning ways Monday with a 4-2 victory over Pennsville. Sunday their 12-0 unbeaten streak was broken by St. Augustine. The two teams met in the sixth Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Classic in Millville. The Hermits beat the Rams 8-6.

High School Baseball: Gloucester Catholic Wins Action-Packed Game Against Steinert 5-4

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HAMILTON — No. 3 Gloucester Catholic got a tie-breaking single from Adam Bonomo and then scored what proved the be the winning run on the second of two top-of-the-ninth-inning balks and the Rams outlasted No. 5 Steinert, 5-4, in an action-packed game. Andrew Vail, who surrendered the tying run in the fifth inning on his own…

High School Baseball: Gloucester Catholic Explodes in the Third Inning with 9 Runs

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BROOKLAWN, NJ (APRIL 27, 2017)(CNBNewsnet)--Gloucester Catholic baseball continued its unbeaten streak with today’s win over Wildwood High School on their home field in Brooklawn. 

The Rams jumped out to a 3-1 early lead in the first thanks to a double by Adam Bonomo followed by a double by Chris Turco.  After the first, the Rams never looked back getting 9 more runs in the third and 4 more in the fourth inning ending the game on the 10 run mercy rule in the fifth. The final 18-2 GCHS.

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PENNSVILLE, NJ (APRIL 27, 2017)(CNBNewsnet)--Gloucester Catholic and Pennsville battled Wednesday afternoon for five straight before the Rams took the lead in the fifth and held on for a 3-1 win. 

The pitching was strong on both sides. Pennsville got its lone run in the second inning.

At the top of the fifth Rams’ Sam Punzi doubled driving in two runs.

Welsher, offense dominate Stockton in NJAC win

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GALLOWAY, N.J. (April 21, 2017) –One day after breaking a 10-game losing streak and posting its first complete game of the season, the Rutgers University-Camden baseball team notched another win and another complete game here Friday.

Gloucester Catholic Ends Florida Trip with Four Wins; Team Improves Overall Record to 8-0

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ST.PETERSBURG, FLORIDA (April 21, 2017)(CNBNewsnet)—The undefeated Gloucester Catholic Varsity baseball team, of Gloucester City, NJ ended the four-day Tampa Bay Spring Training event with an 18-6 win over IMG Academy Silver team of Bradenton, Florida at the Walter Fuller Sports Complex. 

Both Gloucester Catholic and IMG Academy had their offenses going on Friday, but Catholic prevailed thanks to 10 runs in the seventh.

Will Shaffer earned the win for the Rams. He tossed three innings, surrendering three runs, four hits, and striking out three. Three relievers helped Catholic to close out the victory. Luke Lesch, threw two innings and Matt Mastrogiovanni, and Chris Garwood each threw one. 

Bunting Named Rams Head Ice Hockey Coach

 

New GCHS Ice Hockey Coach Tom Bunting (second from right) is welcomed by (L to R): Gloucester Catholic Principal Ed Beckett, former coach Guy Gaudreau, and Athletic Director Pat Murphy (Rams photo)

 By Gus Ostrum/Gloucester Catholic Director of Advancement

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ--Veteran Tom Bunting has been selected as Gloucester Catholic High School’s new head ice hockey coach, Athletic Director Pat Murphy, and school officials announced on Friday.

Bunting, who has served as an assistant in the program for seven years, replaces former Head Coach Guy Gaudreau, who stepped down in March.

Obituary: Marie Boyle, of Gloucester City, Rams Alumni

 

On April 5, 2017. Age 78. Of Gloucester City. Daughter of the late Edward A. and Wilhelmina Boyle. Loving sister of Rita B. Chew (late Edgar) and Capt. Edward R. Boyle. Beloved aunt of Ritamarie Chew Simmons (George), Edgar D. Chew (Rose Mary), Bernadette Chew and many nieces and nephews.

Marie was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic class of 1956.

Funeral services were held April 10 at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City.  Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters, Convent of Divine Love, 2212 Green St., Philadelphia, PA 19130-3197. Please memo, Marie Boyle.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Marie Boyle. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City  Ph:856-456-1142

HS Baseball: Rowan Drops 6-5 Decision at Stockton

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GALLOWAY, NJ – Stockton University scored all six of its runs in the third inning and defeated the Rowan University baseball team, 6-5 in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game on Friday.

The Profs are 16-8 overall and 1-2 in the conference. The Ospreys have a 10-9 record with a 2-1 NJAC mark.

 Right-hander Ray Hughes (so. Forked River, NJ/Lacey Twp.) was the winning pitcher. He (2-1) went five innings and recorded three strikeouts. Righty Tyler Apt (fr. Williamstown, NJ/Williamstown) threw the final four frames for his first save. He surrendered just two hits. Right-handed pitcher Eric Shugars (so. Shamong, NJ/Seneca) took the loss (3-2). He fanned five batters in seven innings.

 

 

TCNJ rallies for 6-4 NJAC victory over Rutgers-Camden

4/7/2017 7:47:00 PM

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CAMDEN, N.J. (April 7, 2017) – One day after being rained out of a New Jersey Athletic Conference game at The College of New Jersey, the Rutgers University-Camden baseball team hosted the nationally-ranked Lions here Friday in what was supposed to be the back end of a home-and-home rivalry. Through six innings, things were looking good for the home team, but the Lions scored six runs over the final three innings to rally for a 6-4 conference victory.

 

Obituary: Kathleen (Kenney) Feaster, former Gloucester City Resident and GCHS Alumnus

 

Kathleen Feaster (nee Kenney), of Mt. Ephraim, 70 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and close friends on Saturday, April 1, 2017. She was known as a wonderful homemaker, retired receptionist of Beth’s Boutique and loving mother to Lisa (Thomas) Doughten and Richard. She was a gentle soul who was loved and respected by all who knew her. Daughter of the late William and Mary Kenney and the late niece Mary Byrnes. She is survived by her brothers William (Jeanne), John (Jan), sisters Maureen (Michael) Grello, Dianne Byrnes, grandchildren William (Carolyn) Doughten, Richard (Laurie) Doughten, great-grandchildren Christopher, Jaxon, Conner, Elise and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kathy was a former resident of Gloucester City and a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School. 

GCHS Class of 1963 Dinner at Il Villaggio, Cherry Hill, Thursday, May 4th, Time 5PM

 

CHERRY HILL NJ--Gloucester Catholic High School, Class of '63, will hold a dinner get together on Thursday, May 4th at 5PM, at Il Villaggio, Haddonfield-Berlin Rd. off of Route 295, on the right going toward Haddonfield. The dinner organizers Mike Underwood, Tom Worrell and Gus Danks and all of our regular attendees look forward to seeing all our classmates. The food is excellent, the prices are good and it's a BYOB. Those planning to come should contact Mike Underwood at munder@comcsat.net as soon as possible so we can ensure that we have proper accommodations. It is requested that everyone bring cash to facilitate paying the dinner tab.

Gloucester Catholic Swim Team Honored

GLASSBORO NJ--Congratulations to Gloucester Catholic's honorees during the 41st Annual All-South Jersey Swimming & Diving Awards Banquet at Masso's on Monday night, March 27.

HS Baseball: Rams Undefeated 1980 Baseball Team Honored by Gloucester County Hall of Fame

ALSO: GINNY (MIGLIORE) MURPHY AMONG INDUCTEES ALSO: COACHING GREATS DOT INDUCTION CLASS DEPTFORD TWP. - Some of the guys had understandably gained a few pounds since high school, one in particular was noticeably thinner and another one joked that he would have a hard time running to first base right now. Thirty-seven years have certainly brought…

Former Ram Tyler Mondile giving back

By Bruce Darrow

Former Ram and current Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Tyler Mondile has started giving back to the school he loved.  Mondile a 2016 graduate of GCHS has purchased 25 Maroon Baseball jerseys for the 2017 Varsity Baseball team. 

COLLEGE BASEBALL: Stevens' late rallies stun Rutgers-Camden nine

 

3/29/2017 7:38:00 PM

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HOBOKEN, N.J. (March 29, 2017) – Senior centerfielder Michael Mule' (Boca Raton, FL/West Boca Raton) drilled a two-out, two-run home run to center in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the Stevens Institute of Technology baseball team to a wild 8-6 comeback victory over Rutgers University-Camden here Wednesday.

 

Donald C. Dunn, Korean War Navy Veteran, Gloucester Catholic Alumnus, PECO Employee

Donald C. Dunn, (image) husband of beloved Karen A. Dunn (nee Burke) was born on July 2, 1933, at the Bremerton Naval Hospital, while his father was deployed at sea on the USS Tennessee. A Gloucester Catholic High School alumnus (Gloucester City NJ), Don is the son of Commander George Lee Dunn, USN-Ret. (all Navy basketball 11 years) and Mary Regina (nee Johnson) Dunn, both deceased.

Big sixth inning lifts Rutgers-Camden past Susquehanna

3/24/2017 8:13:00 PM

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CAMDEN, N.J. (March 24, 2017) – For five innings of their home opener here Friday, the Rutgers University-Camden baseball team had nothing to show for its offensive efforts except a few runners left on base via walks or as hit batsmen.

 

Guy Gaudreau to Step Down as Head Gloucester Catholic Ice Hockey Coach

 

By gostrum / 20 March 2017 /Gloucester Catholic High School

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (March 20, 2017)--An era at Gloucester Catholic has come to an end, but the impact that Head Coach Guy Gaudreau leaves upon the Rams ice hockey program cannot be overstated.

Gaudreau announced that he will step down as GC head ice hockey coach after 11 seasons. He will continue in his current role as Director of Ice Hockey Operations at Hollydell Ice Arena in Sewell, NJ while also spending time with his family and following the career of his son, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau.

Cara McHenry of Gloucester City One of Four DeSales University Athletes Named to MAC Team

Annville, PA, (March 16, 2017) – Four DeSales University Winter student-athletes have been named to the MAC Winter Sportsmanship Team as announced by the conference office on Thursday morning.

Late Run Gives St. Norbert 3-2 Win Over Rowan

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WINTER HAVEN, FL – St. Norbert College scored the winning run in the top of the ninth to defeat the Rowan University baseball team, 3-2 on Saturday.

It was the final game at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational for the Profs (10-5). The Green Knights are 5-4 overall.

Wisconsin-Whitewater tops Rutgers-Camden

3/18/2017 4:17:00 PM

Frank Cerami IV...2-for-3, with a triple, a walk and one run scored

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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (March 18, 2017) – Year in and year out, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team is one of the top programs nationally in Division III.

 

There's no difference this season, with the Warhawks ranked No. 6 nationally in the latest D3baseball.com Top 25 poll and No. 7 in the last ABCA national poll. Wisconsin-Whitewater raised its early-season record to 6-1 here Saturday morning as it defeated Rutgers University-Camden, 7-2, in the Scarlet Raptors' final game at the RussMatt Central Florida Invitational.

Roadrunner Baseball Team Finishes Florida Road Trip Unbeaten

 

LEESBURG, FLORIDA(March 16, 2017)--Matt Parr (Gloucester Catholic) and Kyle Stinson (Highland) combined to allow five hits while Jack Goan (Cherry Hill West) drove in three runs as the RCGC baseball team scored a 4-3 decision over Seminole State College (FL) on Wednesday.

Video: Hail Glorious St. Patrick sung by Monsignor Bill Hodge, St. Mary's Parish, Gloucester City

 

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1980 GCHS Rams Baseball Team to Be Honored

L to R: Pitcher Bob Sebra, former Coach Al Radano, and pitcher John Yowler are honored following the 1980 Baseball season by the South Jersey Baseball Coaches Association as the No. 1 team in the state.

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--The 1980 Gloucester Catholic Baseball Team, considered the greatest in South Jersey history during the 20th century, will be honored by the Gloucester County Sports Hall of Fame during the 37th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Banquet on Tuesday, March 28, at Auletto’s Sunset Ballroom in Deptford, NJ.

Author Joe Gorman '72 Returns to GCHS

 

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--Joe Gorman, Gloucester Catholic High Class of 1972 and author of the book "Make Today Count," returned to his alma mater on Thursday, March 2 to visit with current students and faculty.

A guidance counselor at Gloucester City High School,  Gorman stopped by to chat with Ed Beckett's Honors Philosophy Class in the St. Mary's Building. Also on hand were Gorman's nephew and niece, Ryan Murphy, Assistant Athletic Director, and current GCHS student Haley Finley.

 

Why Ireland's "Mass Grave" Story is a Hoax

 

March 6, 2017

 Bill Donohue | The Catholic League

The big news about the discovery of a "mass grave" outside the Mother and Baby Home run by the Bon Secours Sisters in Tuam is bunk. I just got the chance to explain why when interviewed by Dublin's Newstalk, the only exclusively talk-radio station in Ireland. The interviewer was cordial but clueless.

Memorial Service Saturday for Laraine Stiles Flynn, Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, GHS Alumnus

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GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (March 1, 2017) CNBNEWSnet--Laraine Stiles Flynn, of Boca Raton, Florida, formerly of Gloucester City NJ, passed away on February 17, 2017, following a brief illness. She was 73.  

(courtesy of Camden County)

 

Laraine graduated in 1961 from Gloucester City High School. A star athlete Laraine excel in basketball, baseball, and field hockey.  In 2013 she was honored for her athleticism and inducted into the Camden County Sports Hall of Fame.  A brief history video of her sport's accomplishments appears below. 

After graduating from Gloucester High School in 1961, Laraine went to work at Campbell Soup Company and continued there for 28 years.  She married her childhood sweetheart, Bill Flynn in 1969 and took over Bill’s family business, “Bill Flynn Sport Shop” on Broadway.  Laraine and Bill divorced in 1989 and Laraine decided to start her life over and headed to South Florida, Boca Raton to be exact.  She worked for the Broward County Sheriff’s Office until her retirement in July of 2005.  She then ran a small bicycle rental business and did what she wanted when she wanted.

Mary K. Weber, of Alexandria VA., formerly of Gloucester City, GCHS Alumnus Class of '47

Weber, Mary K., (nee Williams) of Alexandria, VA, age 87, died on February 14, 2017.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph G. Weber.  Loving mother of Walter (Angela) Weber of Alexandria, Virginia, Louise (Douglas) Kahl of Munroe Falls, Ohio, and Neil (Christina) Weber of Galena, Ohio, and devoted grandmother of nine grandchildren:  Juliana, Constance, Peter, and Andrew Weber; Seth Kahl; and Sophia, Xavier, Elijah, and Luke Weber. Preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters, she is survived by her sister Patricia Mergenthal Lanzilotta and many nieces and nephews. 

 

Rams Alumni Mary Gedaka Big East Rookie of the Week

Villanova freshman forward Mary Gedaka (Mullica Hill, N.J.) has been named the Big East Rookie of the Week for her play in three games last week. Gedaka averaged 14.7 points per game and 8.7 rebounds per contest in helping the Wildcats to a 3-0 week.

Her best performance of the week came at Butler on Friday, Jan. 20, when she recorded her first career double-double with a career-high 20 points and a career-best 10 rebounds to go with four assists, two steals and a block. She scored four of the 20 points in overtime to help Villanova rally from a 22 point deficit to win the game.

In yesterday’s victory at Xavier, Gedaka scored a game-high 18 points on 9-of-14 shooting. She also added eight rebounds (six offensive) and two assists.

Former Gloucester Catholic Star Athlete John Yowler to be Inducted into Sports Hall of Fame

 

John Yowler

(photo courtesy of GCHS)

 

Among 13 New Inductees to Gloucester County Sports Hall of Fame !

GLOUCESTER COUNTY NJ--Former Gloucester Catholic multi-sport star John Yowler will be among the 13 new inductees to the Gloucester County Sports Hall of Fame during the 37th Annual Induction Banquet on March 28, 2017 at Auletto’s Caterers in Almonesson, the Hall’s Executive Committee has announced.

Yowler, a 1980 graduate, was a premier pitcher on the Rams’ 1980 baseball team, which compiled a 24-0 record en route to a state championship and was voted the No. 1 team of the 20th century by the Courier-Post. He also starred on Gloucester Catholic’s football and basketball teams. Yowler currently serves as a pitching coach at Cumberland County College.

 

GHS 1967 State Champions

Picture By Bruce Darrow

1967 NJ State Basketball Champions.

Pictured left to right: Gary Stout, Bob Plews, Ted Osmola, Jim Mergenthal, Steve Heister, Gary Grant, Dennis Campisi and Dave Atkinson

Missing: Coach John Mc Carthy, Rich Dettra and Don Finch 

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The 2017 SJ Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees

 

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The Albert Carino Basketball Club of South Jersey has announced their selections to be inducted into the South Jersey Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday, February 12th. Bill Hiltner, Chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee, said the ceremony will begin at 5:30 P.M. at the Crowne Plaza, Route 70 and Cuthbert Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ.

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