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Save the Date: 3rd Annual Johnny Gaudreau Scholarship Golf Tournament Set for Friday, July 27!

by gostrumGLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNewsnet)--The Johnny Gaudreau Scholarship Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the Blue Heron Country Club in Egg Harbor, NJ and will provide families with financial need the opportunity to give their sons and daughters a Gloucester Catholic High School education. All proceeds directly fund scholarships and tuition assistance.

Save the Date for this important event, and watch for additional information on Facebook and thw tournament web site in the coming weeks.

For sponsorship details and preliminary information on registration, please contact Pat Murphy at (856) 456-4400, Ext. 219, or Michele Lugiano at (856) 207-0120.

Gloucester Catholic Honor Victims of Marjory Stoneman Douglas With Procession/Prayers

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNewsnet)--On March 14, Gloucester Catholic students held a procession and prayer service in honor of the 17 students and faculty who lost their lives in a school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL one month ago today. The procession coincided with a National "Pray Out for Peace" Day across the country. (Photo courtesy of Diocese of Camden)

 

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Obituary: William F. Kipp Jr., age 77, of Gloucester City; U.S. Army Veteran; Roofer

On March 19, 2018.  Born in Atlantic City, he was the son of the late William F. Kipp, Sr. and Milrdred (Darcy) Kipp.  Beloved father of Jackie Karge and Cheryl Pace, grandfather of Nicole and Frankie Karge, Collin and Evan Pace. Bill is also survived by his best friends, Duke, Butch, Johnnie D. and Carter.

Bill honorable survived his country in the U.S. Army. He later worked as a self- employed roofer in Cherry Hill.

Honoring his wishes, all services will be held privately at a later date. There will be no viewing.

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

Theresa Rose Rovere, of Gloucester City; Retired Office Secretary; Active with Meals on Wheels

Theresa Rose Rovere

Surrounded by her loving family, on March 23, 2018. Age 90. (nee Underwood) Of Gloucester City. Loving wife of 66 years to the late Egidio “Gene” D. Rovere.  Loving mother of Theresa Rovere Grimm (Frank), Kathleen Rovere Nicholson (John), Linda Rovere Garris and Michele Rovere Lanciano (Domenic). Cherished grandmother of Emily Grimm Backowski (Benjamin), Caitlin Grimm Giles (Ryan), Lauren Nicholson Shryock (Dan), Sarah Nicholson Nolan (Greg), Maria Garris Lemma (Jeffery), Olivia and Brian Garris and Domenic, Gabrielle and Nicholas Lanciano. Cherished great-grandmother of Abigail and Liam Giles.

February/March 2018 CNB Cheers and Jeers

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CHEER--The 2017-18 Gloucester Catholic's swim team, its Coach, Kevin Nolan and Rams swimmer Jack Ruggieri were named the best by the South Jersey Times this season.

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 JEER--Another month and another "Raspberry" for Conti Enterprises, of Edison, NJ, who has been storing their construction equipment on the small plot of ground near the entrance to Gloucester City at US 130 and Market Street for the past several years. Conti, who is working on the nearby Route 42 and Route 295, has used that site as a dumping ground for everything imaginable. It looks like hell. Why does Conti get special treatment by the City of Gloucester City? Any other contractor or business in that community would have to maintain its property and enclosed its storage area behind a screened fence. That property is a reflection of the entire City.

Gloucester City Knights of Columbus Council #674 St. Patrick's Day Mass and Irish Breakfast

Marty O'Connor,  Trish Cullen Powell,  Jodie Cullen, Eileen McKenna

  GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (March 17, 2018(CNBNewsnet)—The Gloucester City Knights of Columbus Council #674 held a St. Patrick's Day Mass and Breakfast in Monsignor Lucitt's Auditorium today, Saturday at 9AM. Principal celebrant was Monsignor Jim Durkin, former Gloucester Catholic alumnus and Gloucester City resident. Also in attendance was former Gloucester Catholic High School principal Monsignor William Brennan.

COMMENTARY:More NJ Aid for Schools: Good News for Some!

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 By William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet

 

The Gloucester City School Board was informed yesterday (March 15, 2018) by the State of New Jersey that the District will receive a total of $29,801,218 or a $205,681 increase in aid for the 2018-19 school year. The new figures released by the Murphy administration also includes a total of $3,702,268 for the pre-school, an increase of $55,188. 

When asked about the state's announcement School Superintendent, Dr. Dennis Vespe said, "The district received a $55,188 increase in Pre-School Aid and $205,681 increase in the general fund state aid. The Board of Education has not made any decisions regarding the 2018-19 budget as the newly received figures and entire budget is being reviewed."

 

 

 

 

 

Theresa R. 'Sis' Donnelly Westville; Member of Westville Fire Ladies Aux.; GCHS Alumnus

 Surrounded by her loving family at home, on March 13, 2018, at the age of 75. (nee Genther) Of Westville. Loving and devoted wife of 53 years to Thomas J. Donnelly. Loving mother of Thomas J. Donnelly, Jr. (Dawn) and Kathleen Nordaby (Kevin). Cherished grandmother of Shea, Griffin, Callaghan and Kylie. Beloved step-sister of Rudy DiCicco (Jeanette).

Sis was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School class of '60 and enjoyed her monthly get-togethers with her classmates. She was a 47 year member of the Westville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Sis loved Sunday Funday during the summer months at the pool with her family and friends and the annual N. Wildwood week at the shore with her family and friends. She was a longtime faithful, devoted parishioner of St. Anne's Church in Westville.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday evening March 16th, from 6 to 8 PM and again on Saturday morning, March 17th, from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation Church, 601 W. Browning Rd., Bellmawr. Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angels of God, 334 S. Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071 or to Hearts United Against Cancer, Inc., 210 Orchard Lane, Glassboro, NJ 08028. Please memo, Theresa R. Donnelly. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Theresa R. Donnelly. McCann Healey Funeral Home 851 Monmouth St. Gloucester City, NJ 08030 856-456-1142 www.mccannhealey.com

EMU Wins in the First Round of the CIT Tourney

By Raymond Rolak | CNBNewsnet

YPSILANTI--  The Eastern Michigan University Men’s basketball team took a giant step to salvage the 2017-18 season by posting a resounding 85-63 victory over Niagara in the CollegeInsider.com  postseason tourney.  It is a nice consolation prize after the tough 64-63 last second loss to Toledo in the semi-final at the Mid-American Conference Championship in Cleveland.  It is not the NCAA Tournament or even the NIT but EMU could go far in the CIT.

Before a sparse crowd, redshirt junior Elijah Minnie had a career-high 29 points.  Junior James Thompson IV tallied 20 points and pulled down a team-high 16 rebounds.  Senior Tim Bond had a banner night with 11 points, 12 boards, and eight assists, while also adding two steals.

The Perfect Combo - Gloucester City's St. Patty's Day Parade and Chubby's | The Mystery Consumer

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Monsignor Bill Hodges doing the Mummers Strut  (photo Gus Danks)

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RELATED: Gloucester City Irish Parade  2018 Photo Album

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (March 4, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The St. Patty's Day Parade in Gloucester, offered for its third year on Sunday, March 4th, has fast become a tradition. We started with 11:30 Mass at the beautifully renovated St. Mary's Church. Everyone should visit it and appreciate its classic beauty. When Mass concluded, Pastor Monsignor Bill Hodge led us all to enjoy the Parade Day festivities. Bishop of the Diocese of Camden Dennis Sullivan, Governor Phil Murphy, the Deputy Consul of Ireland, and former St.Mary's pastor, Monsignor James Curran and his sister Margaret, lent additional credence to the City's Irish heritage celebration and highlighted the parade's growing importance as an event not to be missed.

Gloucester Catholic ice hockey holds off St. Augustine in Non-Public playoffs, advances to semis

SEWELL -- If the Gloucester Catholic and St. Augustine boys ice hockey teams played 10 times, they'd probably all be one-goal games with the results split evenly. The series' latest battle Monday afternoon was the fourth meeting between the schools in five weeks.

Gloucester Catholic girls basketball on a roll heading into tough playoff bracket

Whether it's Lisa Gedaka earning her 600th career coaching victory, junior superstar Azana Baines finishing the season as the South Jersey Times area scoring champ, or the 17-1 record in the last 18 games, it’s hard to the deny Gloucester Catholic is firing on all cylinders heading into the state tournament this week.

Jack Pyrah Memorial 5K Run/Walk March 24

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNewsnet)--As part of the Irish Heritage and Gloucester City’s 150th Anniversary celebration the second annual Jack Pyrah 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, March 24th from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM at the Knights of Columbus on Monmouth Street.

Father Arthur Anderson, Camden Diocese Priest

 

Father Arthur T. Anderson

 

 

CHERRY HILL, NJ (February 23, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)-- Father Arthur T. Anderson of Cherry Hill, N.J., died Feb. 17, 2018. He was 86. Visitation is Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m. and Monday morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m. in St. Thomas More Church, 1439 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 11 a.m. Interment is at Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill.

Dana Amorosi Selected as Gloucester Catholic’s New Girls’ Lacrosse Coach

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Dana Amorosi has been selected as Gloucester Catholic’s new girls’ lacrosse coach, effective this spring.

Dana Amorosi (center) is congratulated on her selection as Gloucester Catholic girls’ lacrosse coach by Principal Ed Beckett (left) and Athletic Director Pat Murphy.

Dana was a former Lady Rams’ player in 2010 and 2011 while also a collegiate standout at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

At FDU she collected 19 goals and 4 assists her senior year in 2015, and was a member of the roster for 4 years. At GCHS, she played on the Lady Rams’ first-ever team to take part in NJSIAA competition.  The Lady Rams’ program began as a junior varsity program in 2010 before expanding to varsity competition in 2011.

“It’s super exciting for me,” said Amorosi, who also played soccer at GCHS for two seasons. “It’s all about the girls having fun and building a winning team. I’m excited to return to the program that gave me my start in lacrosse.”

Dana also serves as a coach for the South Jersey Devils lacrosse program.

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See how your high school's graduation rate stacks up against the rest in N.J.

New Jersey's high school graduation rate climbed for the sixth year in a row last year with 90.5 percent of the state's students earning a diploma, state officials announced Friday. The graduation rate is at the highest it has been since New Jersey switched to a new method of measuring the rate in 2011, when the…

Frank M. Taggart, of Haddon Township; Camden City Teacher, GCHS Alumnus

 Frank M. Taggart, of Haddon Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his beloved wife of 49 years, Maureen Taggart (nee Dougherty). He is predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary Taggart as well as family members Jack Baker and Carol Taggart.

Frank received his degree from Western New Mexico University and went on to fulfill his passion for teaching in Camden City, NJ.  A former resident of Camden City, Frank graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School, class of 1960.

Frank preferred the company of his family, enjoyed worldwide travel, playing golf, cooking, the Eagles and visiting Myrtle Beach. He had a great sense of humor and genuine love of life. He will be missed by his siblings Thomas (Marie) Taggart, Mary "Pat" Baker, Dona (Karl) Wames and Dennis Taggart and his beloved Maureen.

Friends and Family are invited to the Viewing Monday February 12th, 2018 at 8:30-10:00 am at BLAKE-DOYLE Funeral Home, 226 W Collings Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108. A Mass will be celebrated 10:30 am at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Holy Saviour Church, 50 Emerald Ave, Haddon Twp. 

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests donations be made to the Wound Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org or Holy Redeemer Hospice at 160 E. 9th Ave, Runnemede, NJ; where donations can be made at 1-800 475 2644.

Gloucester Catholic Alumni Spotlight: Kerri Corrado

Hometown: West Deptford

Year of GCHS graduation: Class of 2008. Go Rams!

College Attended/ Degrees(s) earned: LaSalle University Class of 2012

Current Status (where do you live, where do you work, explain your job): I am a general assignment reporter at 7NEWS BOSTON (WHDH-TV). I cover a wide range of stories on live television every day. Yes, even in the blizzards of New England!

Rams Alumnus Art DiPatri Among New Inductees to the Gloucester County Sports Hall of Fame

Father and son wrestling sensations Joe Duca Jr. and Joe Duca III, both former state champions for Paulsboro High School, will be among the 14 new inductees to the Gloucester County Sports Hall of Fame during the 38^th Annual Induction Banquet on Tuesday. March 27^th at Auletto’s Caterers in Almonesson, the Executive Committee has announced.

This year's inductees include:

Formerly of Gloucester City:Ottis "Ott" Berry Successful Businessman and Entrepreneur, WW11 Air Force Veteran

Ottis 'Ott' Berry Ottis (Ott) Berry was born in Riverside, NJ on August 2, 1922 and passed away on October 20, 2016. He was 94.

Mr. Berry moved to Gloucester City at 4 years of age, where he went through the school system graduating at 16 years of age in the Class of 1939. Upon graduating, and using liberties with his age, he was accepted into the Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Ironworkers Local 399 as an apprentice. While working for Cornell and Company, one the largest independent structural steel erectors on the east coast, he progressed through the ranks to Foreman. During his employment with Cornell and Company, he enlisted in the Air Force and served with the 13th Air Force during World War II. He was stationed at Guadal Canal as a control tower operator. When he returned to the states, continued his employment with Cornell and Company for many years before he started his own company, Berry-Baschoff Inc., his first successful construction company.

Precast Specialties came next and he also began Century 21 Berry-McCormick as a real estate broker. He retired at age 80 and traveled extensively with his wife before deciding to come out of retirement and beginning three Miracle Ear Franchises. At age 85 he permanently retired and again traveled.

Ott liked to hunt and fish and he took hunting trips to Maine and Wyoming with his buddies Lou and Tom Sarlo, Ron Trovillo, and Ed Trowbrige along with others. His boat was docked at the Wildwood Crest marina. 

He was predeceased by his mother Ella (Grant Berry) Patton, his father Ottis W. Berry, his step-father, Frank Patton and grandson William Ottis Sikora. Survived by his wife of 74 years, Marion Scherneck Berry, daughter Lynn Berry Sikora, grandsons Charles A. Sikora IV, Christopher Sikora (Jacki) and granddaughter Amanda Sikora Marrocco (Daniel).

Funeral services were under the direction of the Budd Funeral Home, 522 Salem Ave, Woodbury, NJ. 

Judge John J. Spence Jr., of Haddonfield & Avalon; GCHS Alumnus; High School and LL Coach

Haddonfield & Avalon, NJ - On January 14, 2018, age 75 of Haddonfield & Avalon, NJ; Beloved husband of Jane B. (nee Connelly) & the late Dona G. (nee Florich): Loving father of John J., III (Olivia) of Wayland, MA, Brad P. (Kimberly) of Haddonfield and Pauline Swiatocha (Bryan) of Sea Girt, NJ; Devoted Pop-Pop to Cole, Grady, Paige, Leela, Genevieve, Ty, Fiona and Jack and Dear brother of Michael (Donna) of Runnemede, NJ and Patricia Amitrano (Steve) of Westmont, NJ.

John was a true Irishman known for his story-telling ability who besides having a love of black cherries and pistachios, reading the morning obituaries or "Irish funny papers," the Phillies and Eagles, and Joe Cocker, had an incredible love for his family. His legacy will be many things to many people especially his belief in fairness, diligent work and a strong sense of humor.

Bill Barron, formerly of Gloucester City; Hong Kong Univ. Professor, World Traveler, and Author

He was quite a man and did Gloucester City and Gloucester Catholic proudly...

~Frank Batavick, Classmate and Friend

 

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNewsnet)--William F. Barron, of Portland, Oregon (photo) lost his battle with kidney cancer on January 4, 2018. He was 73 years old. Bill grew up in Gloucester City, NJ and received his elementary education from St. Mary's Grammar School. He graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School in 1963.

He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Delores Barron. He is survived by his siblings, Judy, Joe, Ed, and Tim. Also many cousins, nieces, and nephews living in this area. Private funeral services were held in Portland, Oregon. His uncle, Hank Miller, of Kitakyushu City, Japan wrote the CNBNews column When East Meets West. Hank died in 2012.

From Italy to South Jersey, Ferrari making an impact for Gloucester Catholic boys basketball team

GLOUCESTER – It is safe to say that Nico Ferrari will not be visiting any Olive Gardens during his stay in America. But other than missing the pasta from his native Italy, the senior exchange student ...

Lions - Rams Boys 2018 Matchup

Round one of the GHS Lions - GCHS Rams 2018 boys basketball was won by GCHS 52 -40. In his first game Italy exchange student Nico Ferrari led GCHS with a game high 18 points along with Conor Regan who tallied 12 of his 18 points from the foul line.

Lady Lions battle Lady Rams Wednesday

 

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 CAMDEN CITY, N.J. (Dec. 6, 2017) –Two members of the Rutgers University-Camden baseball coaching staff, Head Coach Dennis Barth and Assistant Coach Steve Mondile, have been inducted into the South Jersey Baseball Hall of Fame.

Alumni and Friends of Gloucester Catholic High School Honored

GC Alumni Award Winners Nick Calio, Fr. Dan Joyce, Rev. Vincent O’Malley, Diane Brenner Honored

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ --Alumni and friends of Gloucester Catholic High School were honored on Sunday, November 19, during the annual Communion Breakfast. The Gloucester Catholic Alumni Association paid tribute to the following award winners:

John and Jackie O’Donnell Award -- Recipient: Nick Calio ’61; Dr. Frank & Catherine Kelly Award -- Recipient: Fr. Daniel Joyce, SJ; Thomas Stewart III Award -- Recipient: Rev. Vincent O’Malley ’63 C.M.; Thomas Iacovone Family Legacy Award -- Recipient: Diane Andaloro Brenner ’75. Congratulations to all alumni award winners!

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New Jersey high schools vote to radically change state football playoffs

 

• MICHAEL McGARRY Staff Writer

 Representatives from New Jersey high schools voted 218-79-12 to change the current playoff system at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association general membership meeting in Robbinsville on Monday morning. The new format begins in 2018.

The new system creates “bowl games” in each enrollment group between the four sectional champions. These games are in effect state semifinals. But the season will end there – for now – because the NSIAA constitution bans state titles game in football. The NSJIAA governs most New Jersey high school sports.

The new format does the following:

*Divides the state into South Jersey and North Jersey. The top 16 teams with the highest power ranking in each enrollment group in North Jersey would be divided into two sections. The top 16 teams with the most power points in South Jersey would be divided into two sections.

*The current power point system where teams earn points based on their record and their opponents’ record and enrollment will be examined and revised.

*Thanksgiving rivalries are preserved

*Teams that don’t make the playoffs can play two consolation games instead of one.

*The playoffs begin the first weekend in November – a week earlier than they currently do.

*The sectional title games would be played the weekend before Thanksgiving instead of the first weekend in December.

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Thank You to Past and Present GCHS and GHS Football Players for Providing Such a Great Rivalry

 

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We received a comment from an anonymous person who took us to task for giving the players from Gloucester Catholic and Gloucester High a Cheer recently in our November column for good sportsmanship. He/she said that Gloucester Catholic players taunted the players from Gloucester High and the person insinuated that GCHS players and the school administration should be ashamed of themselves for behaving so poorly. We received no other comments on the topic.

The person wrote, in part, "Good sportsmanship? GC (Gloucester Catholic) had four or five unsportsmanlike conduct, sang "Na Nanna hey, hey, goodbye " and spit on the G at midfield. Catholic sold their soul to the devil."

NOVEMBER 2017 CHEERS AND JEERS

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CHEER—Year in and year out the players from the Gloucester Catholic and Gloucester High football teams display good sportsmanship at the annual Thanksgiving Day game between the two schools. Kudos to the players and fans for continuing this long-standing tradition which goes back seven decades if not longer.

JEER—Our legal system has become a swinging door for criminals who know how to work the system. For example in November Gloucester City Police arrested Tavius Lindsey, a resident of Camden City for breaking into several vehicles parked in the north end of the city. Lindsey was arrested in the same area in 2015 for the same crime, burglary. Lindsey was sentenced to a three-year prison term for that crime. He served 17 months and was released. As for his latest arrest, Lindsey was released from custody as of November 23, 2017, on his own recognizance, according to the New Jersey Statewide VINE service (Victim Information and Notification Everyday).

GO RAMS! Bonfire, Pep Rally Held Prior to Thanksgiving Clash vs. Gloucester City High!

 

Gloucester Catholic faithful held a bonfire and pep rally at the Patrick Peyton Athletic Complex Wednesday evening prior to the Rams' Thanksgiving Day clash against Gloucester City High School.

Senior players were honored in advance of playing their final scholastic game. Coach Casey Murphy and Athletic Director Patrick Murphy addressed the large gathering of parents, fans, and alumni who assembled at the Sewell fields.

In addition, senior Andrew Stetser captured a pie-eating contest, and Mr. Tom Flynn led the crowd in a singing of Gloucester Catholic's school song! A large bonfire was then set, capping off the festivities on the chilly evening.

The Rams have posted a 5-4 record to date with a playoff appearance against Holy Spirit this Fall. A win would give them a 6-4 record -- the same as last season -- and would be the second straight over their arch rival Gloucester.

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Rams Best Lions for City Title

Gloucester Catholic Rams beat host Gloucester Lions 22 - 0 in the City Series behind Rams Senior Kyle Murphy's touchdown run.

Photo Courtesy Bruce Darrow

 

 

 

Father Vince O'Malley (GCHS '63) Receives Thomas G. Stewart III Award for Service

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 20, 2017)(CNBNewsnet)--Father Vincent O'Malley, a member of the 1963 Class of GCHS and a native of Paulsboro, was presented his award by Bill Popjoy, Alumni Association President on Sunday, November 19th in Monsignor Lucitt Hall.

Pat Gerber , of Gloucester City; Member of St. Mary Parish, Catholic Daughter Court Giese #439

  

Mrs. Patricia A. Gerber

 Patricia A. Gerber
, surrounded by her loving family, on November 17, 2017, at the age of 74. (nee Reddy).

James S. Gurcik (Gurchick), of Brooklawn, Air Force Vet, Retired Postal Worker, GCHS Alumnus

On November 12, 2017, of Brooklawn, NJ, age 78. He is the beloved husband, for 51 years, of Frances E. (nee Beine), loving father of Jeffrey, Sr. (Chris) and Joseph (Michelle) Gurcik, dear brother of Florence Gurchick, Michael Gurcik and George and Andrew Gurchick. He is also survived by his dear grandchildren Kaitlyn, Rachel, J. Stephen, Jr., Michaela and Alyssa.

 

 

Jim was born in Edwardville, PA, moved to Gloucester City in 1941 and to Brooklawn after his marriage to Frances in 1966. They also have loved spending their summers in Chincoteague Island, VA since 2008. Jim graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School in 1956 and is Veteran of the US Air Force. He worked for U.S. Postal Service District Center in Bellmawr, retiring after 20 years of service.

 

 

Relatives and friends are invited to meet Thursday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation Church, 601 W. Browning Rd., Bellmawr, NJ. Jim’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Interment will be private at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers his family has suggested memorial donations be made to St. Andrews R. C. Church, 6319 Mumford St., Chincoteague Island, VA 23336.

Lions Win in Overtime - Rams Suffer Playoff Loss

GHS LIONS

On Thursday evening the GHS Lions hosted the Lindenwold Lions in a crossover battle. Both Lions teams battled for 4 quarters only to see the scored knotted at 28 all at the end of regulation. After a scoreless first overtime the Lions Joe Pinto carried the ball 3 yards for the 34 - 28 win. Pinto on the day carried the 19 times for 101 yards.

The Lions now look ahead to a Thanksgiving showdown with crosstown rival GC Rams, where the Lions will look to end the season at the .500 mark.

Photo Courtesy of Bruce Darrow

GHS Kyle Burkhardt

 

 

 

GCHS Rams

The GC Rams Friday traveled to #2 Holy Spirit  (ranked 16 in the States top 20) in hopes of advancing in the NJSIAA Non Pubic Group II State Playoffs. Holy Spirit's Josh Zamot put to rest any hope of the Rams advancing by rushing for 2 touchdowns and throwing for another score to give the host Holy Spirit a 34 - 14 win and advanced to the second round next week.

The Rams 5-4 enter the Lions Den on Thanksgiving with a 4 game losing streak.

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GCHS Matt Gray

Schalick football runs to 14-3 victory over Gloucester Catholic

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GLOUCESTER CITY — Coming into Saturday’s West Jersey Football League, Classic Division contest, both Gloucester Catholic and Schalick knew what was at stake.

A victory for Gloucester Catholic would see it remain alive in the race for the division title. Schalick knew a win would clinch the division and a playoff spot in the South Jersey Group 1 playoffs.

Schalick used 141 rushing yards and two touchdowns from running back Tyreese Snipe to down the Rams, 14-3, on Saturday afternoon at Gloucester City High School.

A 13-play, 68-yard drive by the Cougars was halted on the Rams one after Snipe fumbled. Dameal Rudolph recovered the loose ball for Gloucester Catholic.

After punting on their first offensive possession, the Rams defense was big again, as Dashaun Harris intercepted Patrick McCann’s pass.

Even with momentum on their side, the Rams were forced to punt on their second possession.

Greg Maguire added an interception for Schalick in the first half, but both sides went into the halftime break deadlocked at 0-0. The Rams defense had three turnovers in the first half, while the Cougars had one.

Nick Nocella got the Rams on the board with a 28-yard field goal in the third quarter.

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Rams Downed 14-3 on Senior Day

  

Gloucester Catholic Rams hosted division leading Schalick with the Championship online. On Senior Day the Rams looked for a share of the Championship with a win. After a scoreless first half, the Rams struck paydirt first with a 37 yard field goal that hit the crossbar and bounced over for the 3-0 lead.

Schalick who had turned over the ball 3 times inside the Rams 20 yard line throughout the scoreless first half, turned to running back Tyreese Snipe after the intermission. Snipe scored  a 1 yard run in the 3rd qtr and another 2 yard run in the 4th qtr to seal the Championship for a second straight year.     

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#55  Kyle Murphy

Friday Night Football: Rams and Lions Suffer Defeats

Both local High Schools suffered defeats on Friday evening. The Lions on Homecoming lost to Pennsville 47 - 6 with Kyle Burkhardt providing the Lions lone score. 

The Rams went to the shore to battle Pleasantville where the defense was not part of the game with the visiting Rams on the losing side of a 66 - 40 score.

 Photos courtesy of Bruce Darrow

 

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Both the Gloucester Lions and Gloucester Catholic Rams football teams suffered big defeats. Both teams went on the road and were beaten by a total of 74 points. 

The previously unbeaten Rams (5 - 1) visited Woodstown on Friday evening.  The local Rams lost 32-0 to the Woodies who improved to 3 - 3 behind the Woodies Qb Cody Wolf's 3 touchdowns, passing for 2 while returning an interception for a TD.

The Lions waited until Saturday to be beaten by host Burlington City 42 -0 behind 26 points by City's Jimmy Brown.

Despite the losses both the Rams and Lions are sill in the thick of  the Championship hunt. The Rams remain tied with Schalick for the division lead with the Lions one game behind the leaders.

*Philly Investor Sees Great Potential in Gloucester City; Purchases GCHS Building & Other Properties

"We have a few different ideas for the school, but I assure you they all include keeping and preserving that amazing building!" ~Rich Lauletta, WEBO, LLC

Related: What Should Be Done with the Rams Annex?

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (October 12, 2017)—The Warner Real Estate Auction Company, of Woodstown was hired in December 2016 by Gloucester City mayor and council to auction off 32 properties for a fee of $15,000. The online auction was conducted between August 9 and August 15, 2017.

The contract called for Warner to advertise the auction in the media, furnish a qualified auctioneer and staff. Gloucester City agreed to pay Warner for the cost of advertising the properties. Besides receiving $15,000 for the contract the city also agreed that Warner was entitled to add a 10 percent buyers premium to the sales price of each property sold.

Related: Gloucester City's Online Auction

Gloucester Catholic Cross Country Fundraiser October 11 at Chipotle

Rams Score 48 1st Half Points

The Gloucester Catholic Rams improved to 4-0 with its win against visiting Wildwood today. The Rams posted 48 points in the first half before closing out the win with a 61-8 victory. 6 different players scored in a balanced attacked led by Dashaun Harris 18 points and Matt Gray's 2 carries for 80 yards and a touchdown.

Photo by Bruce Darrow

Gloucester Catholic improves to 3-0

The Rams Football team improved to 3-0 beating host Middle Township tonight 20 -12.

 

Gloucester Catholic Romps 34 - 0

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (September 23, 2017)The Gloucester Catholic Rams 2- 0 are off to their best start since 2009. The Rams used 2 receiving touchdown by Matt Gray and 2 rushing touchdowns by sophomore running back Deshaun Harris to beat visiting winless Clayton.

Harris had 25 carries for the Rams for a total of 162 yards

Pictures by Bruce Darrow 

*13th Annual Damian Gallagher Memorial Scholarship Fundraising Event Sept. 30

RELATED: GLOUCESTER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOOL

Gloucester Catholic Rams Post Overtime Victory

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (September 16, 2017)--The Gloucester Catholic Rams Football team is off to an exciting season picking up an overtime win against visiting New Egypt. New Egypt entered the game 1 - 0 after blasting Maple Shade in their season opener.

Rams were led by Sophomore Dashaun Harris's 3 td's. Harris fumbled early in the contest but then scored 3 touchdowns, which included a 93 yard kick off return to tie the game and also scored the overtime touchdown to give the host Rams a hard fought come from behind win.

The Rams James Laphan contributed 3 sacks on defense.

Photo By Bruce Darrow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*CNBNews Cheers and Jeers September 2017

UPDATED/CORRECTION: We interviewed City Solicitor Howard Long,  not Howard Wood.  
 

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CHEER—The Brooklawn Police Department and the Borough Council will be honoring Gloucester City resident John Koch at an upcoming council meeting for helping officers stop a shoplifting suspect who was running out of Shop Rite in Brooklawn with goods that he allegedly stole. Brooklawn police posted a thank you to the 66-year old Koch on their Facebook page for being a good Samaritan. It says, "Although he didn't have to, he chose to assist an officer he felt was in need and we cannot thank him enough for that."

13th Annual Damian Gallagher Memorial Scholarship Fundraising Event Sept. 30

HIGH SCHOOL Softball: Rob Gussen takes over reins at Gloucester Catholic

(August 2017)

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ– Rob Gussen knew he made the right decision but even he didn’t understand the level of interest his decision had when it came to his alma mater.

Old City’s Eulogy Tavern Closes; Owner Blames Philly’s “Drug and Crime Spree”

Eulogy Belgian Tavern. Photo via Google Maps

This story has been updated.

After 15 years at the corner of 2nd and Chestnut streets as one of the city’s premier Belgian taverns, Eulogy has closed up shop. According to a statement, it “was the last remaining authentic Belgian-owned restaurant in Philadelphia after Cuvee Notredame and Zot restaurants closed.”

Last week, owner Michael Naessens closed his Old City bar for “a week of renovations and vacation,” but today confirmed that he wouldn’t reopen.