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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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

  • From left, DPGA Moderator Abbot Brian Clarke, OSB, Event Co-Chairs John and Marlene Iaciofano P'99, Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny, OSB and Event Co-Chairs Mary Alice and Fred Lawless P'03.

    Former Delbarton Parents Enjoy Annual Wine Tasting Dinner

    Posted April 22, 2013

    The cherry blossoms are in bloom -- perfect timing for the DPGA's annual Avec des Amis Wine Tasting Dinner on April 20, 2013...click here for photos.

  • Two thumbs up for Delbarton's 31st consecutive Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 10 from 9-5 in the gym!

    Donate Blood at 31st Annual Drive on Wednesday, April 10

    Posted March 14, 2013

    Delbarton hosts its 31st Annual Delbarton Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 10 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in the gym in collaboration with the New Jersey Blood Services. Read details here...

  • Delbarton musicians perform in two concerts this March: Instrumental Music on March 8th, and Abbey Orchestra on March 9th. Join us!

    All Invited to Free Music Concerts at Delbarton

    Posted February 28, 2013

    Attention, Delbarton music lovers -- mark your calendars and plan to attend the instrumental concerts next weekend in the Fine Arts Center! Musicians have been practicing diligently since the bravura Christmas Concert to prepare a great new program of music. Invite friends and family to enjoy two evenings of free music at Delbarton.

  • The cast and crew of the Abbey Players Production of 'How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'. (Photo: Christian Zollers)

    How To Succeed...In A Snowstorm!

    Posted February 7, 2013

    In the event of a major snowstorm on Friday, February 8th, Friday night's performance of the Abbey Players' How To Succeed in Business will be replaced by a special final performance of the show on Sunday evening at 7:00 pm. All tickets for Friday night’s performance will be honored at the Sunday evening show.

  • Delbarton 'Greener' Wave annual E-Waste Drive takes place February11-15. Drop off used electronics in Trinity Lobby.

    Recycle Your Used Electronics Feb 11-15

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted February 4, 2013

    Delbarton's annual E-Waste Drive, sponsored by the Greener Wave Club, takes place on Monday, February 11 through Friday February 15. This year's Drive is a competitive Deanery event. Which deanery can collect the most used electronics for recycling?

  • 'How To Succeed In Business' is in performance at Delbarton on Feb 8-10. Order your tickets online now! (Photo: Matt Grella '13)

    Reserve Your Seats Now for Delbarton's 'How To Suceeed in Business'

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted January 28, 2013

    Delbarton School Abbey Players presents How To Succeed in Business on Friday, February 8 at 8pm, Saturday, February 9 at 8pm and Sunday, February 10 at 2pm. Tickets are available online ...reserve your seats now!

  • A very Merry Christmas to everyone from Delbarton School!

    Merry Christmas! Enjoy Our Christmas e-Card, Photo Album...and Story

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted December 21, 2012

    Each year we send an electronic Christmas card to everyone in the Delbarton community. Click here to see this year's version. Plus...

  • Tickets for Delbarton's Annual Christmas Concert become available on Friday, December 7th. Don't miss this and other wonderful musical events at Delbarton this winter!

    Upcoming Musical Events at Delbarton

    Posted December 5, 2012

    Music at Delbarton cordially invites the Delbarton community to these events in December, January and February. Note that tickets are required for the Christmas Concert on December 16 and the Ithacappella Concert on January 8.

  • Parents Enjoy Annual Jazz Concert in Old Main

    Posted December 5, 2012

    On December 4th members of the Delbarton Parents of Graduates (DPGA) got into the Christmas spirit at the Annual DPGA Jazz Concert. Current Delbarton parents and parents of recent grads mixed comfortably with experienced Delbarton parents and monks from St. Mary's Abbey. Click here for photos.

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

    Posted November 20, 2012

    As Delbarton closes for Thanksgiving break, 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 was sent this morning to the Delbarton community, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from St. Mary's Abbey/Delbarton School.

  • Here's videographer Matt Grella '12, dressed for the occasion at Homecoming 2012.

    Got A Minute? Check Out Homecoming in 39 Seconds

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted October 10, 2012

    Got a minute? No wait, got 39 seconds? Check out senior videographer Matt Grella's time lapse video of Homecoming 2012, accompanied by a familiar musical riff from pianist Mike Berry '15. Click here...and try not to blink.

  • Welcome to Delbarton Homecoming...we hope you like the color green.

    Homecoming 2012 Photo Album

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted October 9, 2012

    They came back! And we've got proof...click here for our favorite shots from Homecoming 2012 and thank you to all the parents, students, alumni, monks and friends who made Homecoming 2012 the resounding success that it was.

  • We had a banner turn out at this year's Summer Sizzler...next year on July 20th we celebrate our sizzlin' 25th anniversary!

    Sizzlin' Photos From Our Party at the Shore

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted July 30, 2012

    Delbarton alumni, family and friends sizzled at the Jersey Shore over the weekend, and we've got plenty of pictures to prove it. Click here for our favorites.

  • A special trophy and a 30th anniversary balloon display, courtesy of NJ Blood services, marked Delbarton's 30th consecutive blood drive on March 28, 2012.

    Blood Drive Results Are In and...

    Posted March 28, 2012

    Blood Drive results are in and Delbarton's 30th annual Blood Drive set a new donation record: we had 149 donors -- one fewer than last year -- but thanks to the new ALYX technology (check out our pictures to see the machine at work) we collected 158 units of blood--- thus setting a new record!Click here for the photos.

  • Don't miss the 30th Annual Blood Drive on March 28th, and enjoy these pictures from last year's Drive...

    Donate Blood at Delbarton's 30th Annual Blood Drive on March 28th

    Jessica Fiddes
    Posted March 1, 2012

    Delbarton hosts its 30th Annual Delbarton Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 28th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in the gym. Click here for the Consent Form required for all 16-year-old donors. Click here for the Consent Form required for Delbarton Student donors over age 16. Remember, blood save lives...share some!

  • 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...

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