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

  • Coming Home to Delbarton

     - Jessica Fiddes
    Delbarton first graduates, the Class of 1948, celebrate their 60th Reunion during Homecoming 2008.
    - Posted October 6

    On October 9-11, 2008 Delbarton celebrates a significant event in school history: the 60th reunion of the School's very first graduating class, the Class of 1948.

  • Fall Evening Classes at St. Mary's Abbey

     - Jessica Fiddes
    - Posted September 15

    During the month of October the community is cordially invited to attend a series of evening seminars taught by the Benedictine monks of St. Mary's Abbey. Three series of classes are offered:

  • 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.

Parents of Graduates Calendar

November 2008

11/11, Tuesday

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

DPGA Palm Sunday Mass & Brunch

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

Ron & Mary Ellen Nicola
President

Ted & Nancy Hubert
Executive Vice President

George & Patsy Soden
Vice President

Bob & Alice Chandis
Treasurer

Cindy Campbell
Assistant Treasurer

Bob & Cindy Vernicek
Secretary

Garry & Jo Ann Andrasko
Assistant Secretary

Ron & Gloria Mangiacapra
Membership

Vince & Diane Macri
Mike & Mary Ryan

Assistant Membership

Bob & Cindy Vernicek
Social & Programs


Social Programs


Ted & Nancy Hubert, III
Jim & Valerie Conroy

Homecoming
   
Ken & Linda Hodge
Jazz Concert

Diane Dinklage
Vincent & Diane Macri

Palm Sunday

John & Marlene Iaciofano
Fred & Mary Alice Lawless  

Wine Tasting/Dinner  

Peter & Pat Giammarinaro
Nominating

Russ & Nan Hewit
Of Counsel

Tess Lewis
DMG Liaison

TBA
F&F Liaison


Advisory Board

George & Janet Allgair
Jim & Valerie Conroy
John & Maria Cortese
Rich & Nancy Cox
Bob & Marge Crocco
Bill & Roey Dangler
Bud & Elaine D’Avella
Theodore & Elaine Ehling
John & Rita Engler
James & Lorraine Farrell
Bob & Patrice Foley
Garry & Ornella Frisoli
John & Kathleen Gallagher
John & Elizabeth Gilfillan
Bill Gowski
Susan Haggerty
Bill & Joyce Henry