Delbarton Parents of Graduates Association (DPGA)

The Delbarton Parents of Graduates (DPGA) was established in 1985 by Fr. Stephen Findlay in order to meet the expressed wish of many parents who wanted to stay in touch with each other, as well as with the school, after their son(s) had graduated. This years events included participation in Homecoming in October, Starting off the Christmas season with our annual Jazz concert featuring Dan Levinson, and our Palm Sunday Brunch, honoring Robert and Patricia Foley, parents of Brian ‘88.

Our final event for this year is our annual Wine Tasting & Dinner to be held on Saturday April 19th at 6:30 PM in Old Main.  A variety of wines will be presented by Kevin Cahill ‘74 of Discover Wines in Somerville, NJ.  Dinner will consist of butlered hors d‘ oeuvres, a buffet of antipasto and grilled vegetables, beef tenderloin, chicken francaise, pasta with vodka sundried tomato sauce, dessert & coffee.  The cost is $65.00 per person.  This is always a fun evening and a great way to reconnect with other parents of graduates. 

A special note from Ron and Mary Ellen Nicola, Presidents elect:

Assumption College for Sisters, Mendham, NJ has announced its Annual Education Awards to include Abbot Giles P. Hayes, Delbarton School. He is being recognized for his 'voice is support of social justice' that has created an atmosphere of social concerns among the students at Delbarton.

The Awards Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, April 17th at 6:30 p.m. at the Hanover Marriott Hotel, Route 10 East, Whippany, NJ.
 
A reception will precede the dinner in the hotel's grand ballroom. For reservations, call 973-543-6528, ext. 230. A table of 10 costs $2,000; however, individual tickets can be purchased for $200.
 
Two other individuals will also be recognized for Service and Lifetime Achievements. They have been noted in detail in the Beacon Catholic newspaper, dated April 7, 2008.

Please see our Calendar of Events below for more details of our events.
We welcome all parents of graduates even if you still have a student in Delbarton
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Parents of Graduates News

  • DPGA Wine Tasting

     - Jessica Fiddes
    The DPGA Wine Tasting Dinner in Old Main on Saturday, April 19th was a great success.
    - Posted April 21

    Delbarton Parents of Graduates (DPGA) socialized with old friends and tasted wines together at the annual DPGA Wine Tasting held in Old Main on Saturday, April 19, 2008.

  • DPGA Celebrates Palm Sunday

     - Jessica Fiddes
    L to R: Cindy Vernicek P '99, '01, Br. Jonathan Hunt OSB, Jay Delaney P'05, Marlene and John Iaciofano P'99.
    - Posted March 18

    On Palm Sunday, March 16, 2008 over 100 celebrants attended Mass and enjoyed a delicious brunch in the Estebrook Dining Hall at Delbarton. Robert and Patrice Foley P'88 were honored for their many years of dedicated service to Delbarton School since their son Brian's graduation in 1988. They have served on the Board of Officers, as Advisory Board Members and as volunteers at numerous DPGA projects and activities. Many Foley family members were in attendance to celebrate the award. The DPGA's Palm Sunday Mass and Brunch is a highlight of the organization's annual calendar. Mark your calendars for next year's event, which will be held on April 5, 2009.

Parents of Graduates Calendar

September 2008

9/9, Tuesday

DPGA Meeting

Kountze Room
 
8:00 PM
 

October 2008

10/11, Saturday

DPGA Meeting

Kountze Room
 
8:00 PM
 

December 2008

12/2, Tuesday

DPGA Jazz Concert

Old Main
 
7:30 PM
 

February 2009

2/10, Tuesday

DPGA Meeting

Kountze Room
 
8:00 PM
 

April 2009

4/5, Sunday

Palm Sunday Mass & Brunch

Abbey Church
 
11:00 AM
 
4/25, Saturday

DPGA Wine Tasting/Dinner

Old Main
 
6:30 PM
 

May 2009

5/1, Friday

"Delbarton Experience" Dinner

Cafeteria
 
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
 
5/12, Tuesday

DPGA Meeting

Kountze Room
 
8:00 PM
 

Board

Executive Board

Peter & Pat Giammarinaro
President

Ron & Mary Ellen Nicola
Executive Vice President

Ken & Linda Hodge
Vice President

George & Patsy Soden
Treasurer

Bob & Alice Chandis
Assistant Treasurer

Cindy Campbell
Secretary

John & Maria Cortese
Assistant Secretary

Vince & Diane Macri
Membership

Michael & Mary Ryan
Ron & Gloria Mangiacapra

Assistant Membership

Bob & Cindy Vernicek
Social & Programs

Diane Dinklage
John & Marlene Iaciofano

Assistant Social & Programs

Bill & Jean Gowski
Nominating

Ted & Nancy Hubert
Of Counsel

Elizabeth Joyce Pizzi
DMG Liaison

TBA
F&F Liaison

Advisory Board
Members

George & Janet Allgair
Jim & Valerie Conroy
Nancy & Rich Cox
Bob & Marge Crocco
Bill & Roey Dangler
Bud & Elaine D’Avella
Theodore & Elaine Ehling
John & Rita Engler
James & Lorraine Farrell Sr.
Bob & Patrice Foley
John & Kathleen Gallagher
John & Elizabeth Gilfillan
Susan C. Haggerty
Bill & Joyce Henry
Russ & Nan Hewit
Leonard & Lottie Hladick
Pat Howie
Rich & Maggie Hunter
Rich & Judy Johnsen
Keith & Denise Kulper
Tom & Eileen McIntyre
Tom & Midge O’Brien
Rich & Norrie Oelkers
Dan & Nancy Paris
Mike & Mary Jo Saunders
Catherine Skidmore
Ron & Louise Spirig
Reginald & Marie Stanton
Frank Sweeney
Larry & Linda Whipple
Wipp & Beth Wipperman
Frank & Loretta Zupa