2018-2019 DONOVAN CATHOLIC ANNUAL APPEAL
THANK YOU for your support, Griffins! As the new year gets underway, our goal for the Annual Appeal is to support and sustain Donovan Catholic for both today and into the future. Gifts to the Annual Appeal provide scholarships, increase support of our faculty, and enrich our curriculum. Your donation, no matter how large or how small, will make a difference in the life of a Donovan student.
TEXT 4DONOVAN to 77948
ONLINE www.donovancatholic.org/giving
PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TODAY!
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Click here to see a list of scholarships.
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR 
Looking for “MARRIED GRIFFIN COUPLES” who both attended SJHS/MDHS. Please email alumni@donovancatholic.org with your names and class year(s). A photo would be great too. We will be highlighting couples on the Griffin Alumni Nation Facebook page in February.

We’d LOVE to hear from you
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FRESHMAN REGISTRATION
**WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF 2023**
Freshman Registration for the “Class of 2023” will be held at Donovan Catholic on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. For additional information, please call our Admissions Office at (732) 349-8801 x2426.

“Donovan Catholic….It Makes a Difference”
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MANGIARE WITH DONOVAN 

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“LUCKY SEVEN” LUCK OF THE IRISH 
The Donovan Catholic PTA is sponsoring its LUCKY SEVEN - Luck of the Irish 50/50 Raffle. All funds raised from the raffle will enhance the educational and co-curricular programs of this outstanding school. Please call (732) 349-8801 x2401 or email ccolonno@donovancatholic.org for tickets.

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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING KARIN’S FOLLIES
It was WONDERFUL to have so many alumni grace the Donovan stage in honor of our beloved theatre director…Mrs. Karin Krenek. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Karin Krenek Scholarship Fund. We are very grateful for the support of our SJHS/MDHS/Donovan community.

This special shirt is still available on our Farro's online store to commemorate the event. The front of the shirt displays the logos from all of the productions that Mrs. Krenek directed. The back of the shirt has her very special message to all of her beloved students (in Karin's handwriting), "You are valued, you are cherished, you are loved. Always, loved." Again, all proceeds will benefit the scholarship. See link below.
Farro's Online Store for Donovan Catholic Performing Arts: http://stores.inksoft.com/Donovan_PA/Products#.W7WCDNZnwv8.link

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PERFORMING ARTS SCHEDULE

*** Upcoming Performances ***
St. Joseph Grade School presents Beauty and the Beast – February 22-24. Tickets are available by contacting the SJGS Main Office at (732) 349-2355 x2003.

Donovan Catholic Performing Arts presents The Sound of Music – April 11-14. Tickets are available by contacting the Donovan Catholic Box Office at (732) 349-8801 x2403.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS
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Congratulations Tommy Farrell (C’13) in his new position as producer with “Chasing News.” The show airs weekdays on: My9NJ at 11pm Fox5NY at 1am Fox29Philly at 3am “Chasing News with Bill Spadea” is a 30 minute news & talk show program broadcasted by WWOR and 21st Century FOX that focuses on NYC, NJ, and Philly news stories. Tommy is responsible for all stages of the show development…from story generation to writing to control room production. He assists the assignment desk editor to facilitate content and focus on a certain angle for each story. He creates the general flow and order of the show, and writing the commercials.
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You can follow @ChasingNews on social media and on Twitter @Chasing_Tommy.
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NICOLE DAVIS - CLASS OF 2016
Nicole, a junior at Bryant University, is starting her 3rd season playing college softball. Nicole was an amazing player for the Griffins during her Donovan Catholic years. Good Luck Nicole…we are rooting for you! 
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GRIFFIN ALUMNI NATION
 Please LIKE and keep checking the GRIFFIN ALUMNI NATION page on Facebook to stay up-to-date with Donovan. This page is maintained by the Alumni Office.
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REUNION PLANNING & DATES

The Class of 2009 is working on their 10th Class Reunion. Contact Tomaso DeNoia to update your contact info and/or to help with planning (tdenoia18@gmail.com).
The Class of 1999 has planned a 20th Class Reunion on June 22nd at Aqua Blu in Toms River at 7:00 PM. Contact Christene Martin for more details. To update your contact info and/or to help with planning, please use this email address (christeneamartin@gmail.com).
The Class of 1989 is starting to plan their 30th Class Reunion. Contact Karen Hemhauser Medeiros to update your contact info and/or to help with planning (karenphemmie@gmail.com).
The Class of 1979 is forming a committee to plan their 40th Class Reunion. Contact Dennis Smith to update your contact info and/or to help with planning (deno1565@yahoo.com).
The Class of 1969 is beginning to take the initial steps in organizing a 50th Class Reunion. Stay tuned for more details.
Kindly email any upcoming reunion dates to the Office of Advancement/Alumni Relations. We will be happy to supply classmate contact information from our alumni database for your reunion planning… alumni@donovancatholic.org https://www.donovancatholic.org/alumni
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WE NEED YOUR CURRENT CONTACT INFO
 Please visit www.donovancatholic.org, use the “Alumni” option & “Login” to our online community to update your info. We are diligently working to create an up-to-date and accurate database of all past & present Griffins. Please assist us by asking your fellow Griffins to update their info online or email alumni@donovancatholic.org with changes.
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Visit Donovan’s Den Online Store for your Griffin Gear.
We’ll ship to your front door!
LOTS OF GREAT ITEMS FOR 2019!! (Pictured…our new, comfy poncho and super-soft distressed tee)

Check us out online!!
https://www.donovancatholic.org/den
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Once a Griffin….Always a Griffin!
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