Parents of Graduates Calendar

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DPGA Palm Sunday Mass & Brunch

Location: Church
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DPGA Wine Tasting Dinner

Location: Old Main
6:30 PM
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DPGA Combined Meeting

Location: Kountze
8:00 PM
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DPGA

Delbarton Parents of Graduates (DPGA) was established in 1985 by Rev. Stephen Findlay O.S.B.  in response to the requests of former Delbarton parents for an organization to help them stay in touch with their Delbarton friends, and with Delbarton /St. Mary’s Abbey. DPGA organizes ‘fun-raising’ activities that preserve and enhance relationships among former Delbarton parents, and promotes the welfare and support of Delbarton School.

If you are a former Delbarton parent we invite you to join us!

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October 22 - Homecoming All Delbarton parents of are cordially invited to attend Homecoming on October 22, 2011. Stop by for lunch and a glass of wine at the DPGA tent and reconnect with old friends!

December 6 – Jazz Concert Christmas season begins with our 12th Annual Jazz Concert featuring Nicki Parrott, vocalist and bass player, and Rosanno Sportiello, pianist. Joining them is famed guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli with a special tribute to the music of Les Paul. 

February 12 – Winter Musical and Reception Join us in the Fine Arts Center for a performance of (    ) followed by a DPGA cocktail reception in Old Main.

April 1 Palm Sunday Mass and Brunch This annual event takes place in the Abbey Church and Dining Hall,  and brings DPGA parents and their families back to Delbarton to celebrate the Easter season. 

April 21 – Wine Tasting Dinner Our final event for the year is the Annual Wine Tasting and Dinner. Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny OSB – our resident wine aficionado -- guides us through the evening’s wine selections, followed by a buffet dinner and ‘wino con amici’ (wine among friends) as we dine with Delbarton friends.

DPGA welcomes all parents of graduates even if you still have students in Delbarton. Click here to receive details on how to join.

 

Parents of Graduates News

  • Kevin Feeley P'09, '12, '16, far left, with other Delbarton dads loading trucks in December for the Appalachia Drive. Feeley is being honored by the Community Soup Kitchen for his work on behalf as chair of the Delbarton Fathers & Friends Community Servic

    Delbarton Dad Kevin Feeley Receives Soup Kitchen Caritas Award

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted February 7, 2012

    Kevin Feeley P'09, '12, '16 has been selected to receive the 2012 Caritas Award from the Community Soup Kitchen at Share the Bounty 2012 on April 19th at the Madison Hotel. Feeley is being recognized for his work on behalf of the Delbarton Fathers & Friends Community Service committee...

  • Delbarton's free jazz concert on Friday, March 23 will feature a program consisting largely of Latin jazz, drawn from Bill O’Connell’s latest CD, ‘Rhapsody in Blue,’ and other works by popular jazz composers.

    Save the Date: Free Jazz Concert March 23

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted January 9, 2012

    Delbarton School will host a free jazz concert, Bill O'Connell & the Latin Jazz Allstars featuring Conrad Herwig at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2012 in the Fine Arts Center Theater. Click here for a reproducible poster.

  • Guests enjoy a memorable night of music and socializing at the 12th Annual DPGA Jazz Concert on December 6, 2011.

    Jazz Musicians Wow the Crowd at 12th Annual DPGA Concert

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted December 7, 2011

    On December 6, 2011 parents of graduates, and friends of Delbarton, enjoyed the 12th Annual Jazz Concert in Old Main. See photos here.

  • The DPGA group at its Farewell Dinner in Rome.

    DPGA Wines and Dines in Umbria and Rome

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted December 6, 2011

    On October 29th, in the middle of the unexpected snowstorm that brought massive power outages, Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB, Gourmet Getaways owner Marlene Iaciofano P'99 and a group of thirteen eager DPGA travelers managed to embark to Italy for a trip the focused on fine food, wine and sight-seeing. Talk about good timing. Click here for photos and here for Br. Paul's beautiful pictures.

  • In December 2010 a great group of Delbarton juniors and dads distributed toys, blankets, clothes and food in Appalachia. This year, for the first time, donated furniture is also welcome. (Photo: Kevin Kenny '78, P'12, '15)

    32nd Annual Appalachia Drive Underway

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted December 6, 2011

    Delbarton's 32nd annual collection for toys, blankets, food and clothing begins on Wednesday December 7 and runs through Monday December 12. For the first time this year, furnishings will also be collected. Click here for a list of suggested donations and the drop off times.

  • The Senior Garden on an afternoon in early November.

    Happy Thanksgiving from St. Mary's Abbey/Delbarton School

    Posted November 22, 2011

    This Thanksgiving we pause to thank the Delbarton community -- students, faculty, staff, parents past and present, alumni, and friends -- for its spirit, energy, loyalty and support, none of which is ever taken for granted.

    Enjoy this flash card that went out to the Delbarton community this afternoon, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from St. Mary's Abbey/Delbarton School.

  • Delbarton's Annual Christmas Concert is a signature seasonal event.

    Don't Miss These Upcoming Delbarton Arts Events

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted November 7, 2011

    Delbarton has a full calendar of arts-related events during November and December. (Click here for a reproducible poster to spread the good news). All concerts take place in the comfort of the Fine Arts Center Theater, and all are free of charge and open to the public. Delbarton Arts Consortium (DAC) provides free refreshments after most events.

  • The Class of 1991 had a great turnout for its 20th Reunion at Delbarton Homecoming 2011.

    Homecoming 2011 Photo Album

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted October 24, 2011

    Homecoming 2011 is but a memory now, but oh how sweet that memory is. Click here for our favorite shots from October 22, 2011 at Delbarton School, and if you have a special picture from the day, send it and we'll add it to our official photo album.

  • The Delbarton Annual Fund closes its books on June 30th. If you have not already donated, please consider making a contribution online, on the phone or through the mail before next Thursday.

    Donate to the Annual Fund Before June 30th

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted June 23, 2011

    Will your name appear in this year's Delbarton Annual Report? There is still time to make a donation to the Delbarton Annual Fund. The Fund closes in just one week, on Thursday, June 30.

  • This Homecoming picture is one of many in our June flash. Click the link at left to enjoy Delbarton's year in pictures.

    Just Released: Our June Flash

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted June 15, 2011

    Delbarton Annual Fund closes its books on June 30th. Click here to see our June flash -- great photos from a year in the life of the School. To support the Fund, and all the great programs at Delbarton, click here. If you have already donated, thank you!

  • It was a beautiful evening to be on Delbarton campus on April 30th. (Photos: Gary Andrasko P'00)

    DPGA Wine Tasting 'Avec des Amis'

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted June 3, 2011

    Delbarton Parents of Graduates (DPGA) socialized with old friends and tasted wines at Avec des Amis, the annual DPGA Wine Tasting held in Old Main on Saturday, April 30, 2011.

  • As a community service, the April 26th Delbarton screening of 'Waiting for Superman' is free and open to the public.

    Free Screening of 'Waiting for Superman' at Delbarton on April 26th

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted April 25, 2011

    Don't miss the award winning documentary Waiting for Superman which will be screened in the Fine Arts Center [FAC] Theater on Tuesday, April 26, at 7:00 pm. Viewers are invited to enjoy refreshments in the FAC lobby following the movie. Preview the trailer, and click here to reserve your free tickets for the screening...

  • All are cordially welcome to celebrate Easter services with the Benedictine monks of Saint Mary's Abbey.

    Celebrate Easter with the Monks of St. Mary's Abbey

    Posted April 20, 2011

    Abbot Giles Hayes and the monks of Saint Mary's Abbey
    invite you to celebrate with them the most sacred liturgies of the year...

  • From left, Joyce Henry P'82,'85,'89,'94, Fr. Andrew Smith, OSB, John Mulcahy P'83, Sheila Mulcahy P'83, Bill Henry P'82,'85,'89,'95 and Ursula Duffy P'89.

    Palm Sunday at Delbarton

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted April 18, 2011

    On Palm Sunday, April 17, 2011 Delbarton Parents of Graduates (DPGA) hosted its annual Palm Sunday Mass and Brunch.

  • The documentary 'Waiting for Superman' comes to Delbarton on April 26th for a free screening in the Fine Arts Center Theater.

    Free Screening of 'Waiting for Superman' at Delbarton

    Posted March 31, 2011

    The award winning documentary Waiting for Superman will be screened in the Fine Arts Center [FAC] Theater on Tuesday, April 26, at 7:00 pm. Viewers are invited to enjoy refreshments in the FAC lobby following the movie. Preview the trailer, and click here to reserve your free tickets for the screening...

  • Seniors perform at the recent Keyboarding Christmas Concert.

    A Christmas Card from Delbarton

    Posted December 17, 2010
    As 2010 comes to a close, and Delbarton begins its Christmas break, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Click here to see our annual Christmas flash card, and enjoy these pictures taken during a very busy December at Delbarton School...
  • Parents enjoyed a Christmas Jazz Concert in Old Main on December 7th.

    Jazz Concert in Old Main

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted December 14, 2010

    On December 7th members of the Delbarton Parents of Graduates (DPGA) got into the Christmas spirit at the Annual DPGA Jazz Concert. Freshly minted Delbarton parents from the Class of 2010 mixed comfortably with experienced Delbarton parents and monks from St. Mary's Abbey. Click here to see photos from the evening...

  • Delbarton mothers hosted a coffee on December 9th to collect gifts for girls in Appalachia.

    Gifts for Girls

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted December 10, 2010

    On December 9th Delbarton mothers hosted a Coffee to collect gifts for the girls and women of Appalachia.

  • Buy a your Christmas tree at Delbarton this Sunday from 11:30 to 2:30.

    Buy Your Tree at Delbarton This Sunday

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted December 7, 2010

    Twenty years ago the late Dr. Roy Horton, the much admired former Delbarton music director, began a tradition of a Christmas tree sale to support arts at Delbarton. This Sunday, December 12 from 11:30-2:30 fresh-from-the-farm trees will be sold on the Fine Arts Plaza. If your family hasn't already purchased one, we have a lovely tree for you, and your purchase benefits the arts programs at Delbarton.

  • This year marks Delbarton 31st annual service mission to Appalachia. Donations can be delivered directly to trucks parked at the football field.

    Appalachia Drive 2010

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted December 6, 2010

    Delbarton's 31st annual collection for toys, blankets, food and clothing for needy families in Appalachia begins this Wednesday, December 8th and runs through Monday, December 13th. Before sunrise on December 15th a busload of Delbarton juniors and fathers departs for Kentucky with Abbot Giles Hayes, OSB, to serve as early Santas for the needy families of Appalachia.

  • The sun sets over Delbarton's Senior Garden at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, November 23rd.

    Happy Thanksgiving from Delbarton

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted November 23, 2010

    As the sun sets on the Tuesday evening before Thanksgiving, we pause to thank the Delbarton community -- students, faculty, staff, parents past and present, alumni, and friends -- for their spirit, energy, loyalty and support, none of which is ever taken for granted. Enjoy this flash card that went out to the Delbarton community this afternoon, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from St. Mary's Abbey/Delbarton School.

  • Bella Sera di Moda -- 'a beautiful evening of fashion' -- was the theme of this year's Delbarton Fall Fashion Show.

    Fashion Show Photos Are Posted

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted November 18, 2010
    Peter Wallburg Studios recently posted over 400 photos taken at the Delbarton Mothers Guild Fall Fashion Show on November 8th at the Parsippany Hilton. Preview the photo collection here and share the link with family and friends. Congratulations again to the fashion show committee for creating a memorable evening in support of scholarships at Delbarton.
  • On August 28, 2010 Abbot Thomas Confroy was laid to rest in the Abbey cemetery.

    US Army Honors Abbot Thomas Confroy, OSB

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted August 31, 2010

    On Saturday, August 28, 2010 Abbot Thomas J. Confroy was laid to rest in the Abbey cemetery, accompanied by an honor guard of U.S. Army soldiers led by a fellow officer who served with the Abbot in Viet Nam.

  • Delbarton's newest faculty members include, from left, Matt Goldsmith '04, Peter Durning, Angela Graziano, Br. Michael DeSaye,OSB, Michael Hicks and Br. Liam Mullin, OSB.

    Delbarton Welcomes Six New Faculty Members

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted August 31, 2010

    Delbarton welcomes six new faculty members for the 2010-2011 school year. Dean of Faculty Anne Leckie managed the two part orientation program which included a half day early summer session and two full days in late August.

  • All lectures in the Abbey's Fall Series take place at Delbarton School in Morristown.

    Fall Lecture Series at St. Mary's Abbey/Delbarton

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted August 30, 2010

    All are cordially invited to attend the 2010 Fall Lecture Series conducted by the Benedictine monks of St. Mary's Abbey/Delbarton School.

  • New Wave 2014 met in the FAC Theater. Here they listen to Athletic Director Dan Whalen.

    Two New Waves Roll into Delbarton

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted August 26, 2010

    On a sunny, mild August 26, 2010 Orientation Day took place at Delbarton. Incoming 7th and 9th graders arrived early in the morning for a full day of information sessions that pretty much guarantee these fellows will sleep like logs tonight. Click here for our favorite shots from the day...

  • Rest in peace Abbot Thomas Joseph Confroy, OSB.

    Rest in Peace, Abbot Thomas Joseph Confroy, OSB

    Fr. Benet Caffrey, O.S.B.
    Posted August 24, 2010

    The monastic community of St. Mary’s Abbey mourns the passing of Abbot Thomas J. Confroy on the night of August 23, 2010 in the Abbey Health Care Center in Morristown, New Jersey after a long illness. The St. Mary's Abbey/Delbarton community mourns the loss of this very special man and monk.Lynn O'Gorman Latchford, a PhD candidate in the School of Religions, Theology and Ecumenics at Trinity College, Dublin, has written the story of Abbot Thomas's life based on 50 hours of taped imterviews and many converations with him. Read Lynn's wonderful tribute to Abbot Thomas here.

  • Head gardener Br. Paul Diveny invites the Delbarton community to enjoy the Abbey's fresh, organic produce.

    Enjoy Some Organic Abbey Produce

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted August 18, 2010

    After picking one quarter of this week's crop of organically grown green beans, and realizing he already had far too many, today head gardener (and Delbarton headmaster) Br. Paul Diveny set up an Abbey produce stand. The Delbarton community is invited to shop from a selection of just-picked, organically grown beans, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini. The stand, adjacent to the one acre fenced garden at the South Gate Fields, will be open throughout the season and offer a rotating cop of vegetables.

    The garden began last winter when Br. Paul started seedlings at the Abbey and finished them off in the Science Pavilion greenhouse. Read all about the vegetables' organic origins here. Anyone interested in helping to pick crops is invited to contact the head gardener. This week Connor Buckley '11 volunteered to lend a hand, and all assistance is greatly appreciated. Check out these pictures from a recent visit to the Abbey garden...

  • The mystery of Delbarton's Lost City has been revealed.

    NYT Reports on Delbarton's Lost City

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted August 6, 2010

    An article in the August 8th Sunday New York Times, and a video posted on the newspaper's website, reveals to the public the mystery of Delbarton's so-called Lost City which Abbey archivist Fr. Benet Caffrey shared in the spring 2010 issue of Delbarton Today.

  • Fr. Regis Wallace, OSB: November 27, 1938 - July 13, 2010

    R.I.P. Fr. Regis Peter Wallace, OSB

    Fr. Benet Caffrey, OSB
    Posted July 13, 2010

    Rest in Peace, Fr. Regis Wallace, OSB
    November 27,1938 - July 13, 2010

    The body of Father Regis will be received in the Abbey Church at 4:45 PM on Thursday, July 15; The wake will be held Thursday, July 15 7:00 - 9:00 PM and July 16 2:00 - 4:00 PM and 7:00 -9:00 PM; the Office of the Dead will be sung at 7:15 PM on Friday, July 16; The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 17, at 10:30 AM, followed by internment in the Abbey cemetery.

Board

Executive Board

President, Ted & Nancy Hubert

Executive V.P., Vince & Diane Macri

Vice President, Bob & Alice Chandis

Treasurer, Cindy Campbell

Asst. Treasurer, Joseph & Darleen Pawelczyk

Secretary, Gary & Jo Ann Andrasko

Assistant Secretary, David & Debra Bell

Membership, Michael & Marge Kelly

Asst. Membership, Bob & Deborah Cargo

Nominating, Ron & Mary Ellen Nicola

Of Counsel, Russ & Nan Hewit

DMG Liaison, Alice Callopy Carlucci

F&F Liaison, Hon. Michael Carlucci

Social Programs

Homecoming, Jim & Valerie Conroy
Bob & Cindy Vernicek

Jazz Concert, Ken & Linda Hodge

Theatre Party, Vincent & Rosemarie Marra
Tom & Cynthia Roesler
David & Rochelle Smith

Palm Sunday, Vincent & Diane Macri
Hon. Michael & Alice Carlucci

Wine Tasting/Dinner, John & Marlene Iaciofano
Fred & Mary Alice Lawless

Advisory Board

George & Janet Allgair
John & Maria Cortese
Rich & Nancy Cox
Bob & Marge Crocco
Roey Dangler
Diane Dinklage
Bud & Elaine D’Avella
Theodore & Elaine Ehling
John & Rita Engler
Bob & Patrice Foley
Garry & Ornella Frisoli
John & Kathleen Gallagher
Peter & Pat Giammarinaro
Elizabeth Gilfillan
Bill Gowski
Susan Haggerty
Bill & Joyce Henry
Pat Howie
Rich & Maggie Hunter
Rich & Judy Johnsen
Keith & Denise Kulper
Joe & Nancy Leone
Dave & Tess Lewis
Ron & Gloria Mangiacapra
Tom & Eileen Mc Intyre
Tom & Midge O’Brien
Rich & Norrie Oelkers
Dan & Nancy Paris
Mike & Mary Ryan
Mike & Mary Jo Saunders
George & Patsy Soden
Ron & Louise Spirig
The Hon. Reginald & Marie Stanton
Frank Sweeney
Larry & Linda Whipple
Robert & Beth Wipperman
Frank & Loretta Zupa