The New T-Shirts Are Here!
The brand new, limited edition white-on-purple Bayley Ellard T-shirts are in and available for purchase on the BayleyAlumni.com Shop. Order your shirt today!

50 Year Reunions
Edward Cosgrove and Annette Penhallegan Gauthier are starting to plan the 50th reunion for the class of '61. All members of the class of '61 should contact Edward Cosgrove at edward.cosgrove@childrens.harvard.edu.

And Joe Phillippi ('60) writes: Calling all alums from the class of 1960! Plans are afoot for a reunion event this Fall. A heads up mailing is coming your way. We would love to hear from all of you. Just send an e-mail to: bayley-ellard-reunion@hotmail.com.

A Tragic Loss
We at BayleyAlumni.com are deeply saddened by the loss of our sister and friend, Mary Sullivan ('79) in a tragic accident near Baltimore on August 12, 2008. Mary was the oldest of five Sullivan kids to attend Bayley and she will be sorely missed. She was the loving mother of three teenage daughters who will need all of our prayers.

Rest in Peace, Mr. Sebelle
No jokes here. From the Jan 16, 2007 Star-Ledger: Edward J. Sebelle. Bayley-Ellard social studies chair Director of guidance, WWII vet. Edward J. Sebelle, 94, of Morris Plains died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007, in the Crestwood Nursing and Rehab Center. He was a good man. We could use more like him in our schools.

Larry Forno ('59) and others are are working on a plan to Honor the Hawes Sisters of Morristown for there contribution to Bayley Ellard to allow it to become a reality back in 1948 and also to Honor Msgr John Corr for all of his dedication to Bayley Ellard over his career of 60 years as a priest. They plan to do this in conjunction with as many class reunions as they can and would love to hear from ALL of you with any ideas. Larry can be reached at nfiaudine01@aol.com.

Joe Phillippi ('60) wrote me today: Calling all alums from the class of 1960! Plans are afoot for a reunion event this Fall. A heads up mailing is coming your way. We would love to hear from all of you. Just send an e-mail to: bayley-ellard-reunion@hotmail.com.

Annemarie Landishman (Naughright) writes: We are shocked and saddened to hear about the murder of Beth O'Brien ('76). She was a wonderful person and a lot of fun. She will be sorely missed. If anyone would like to make a donation to and education fund for Beth's son, please send to Elizabeth O'Brien Fund, 181 Howard Blvd., M209, Mt. Arlington, N.J. 07856.

More sad news, I'm sorry to say. Mark O'Sullivan ('85) wrote: "With great saddness I submit to you that we have lost another Bayley Bishop. Robert Bazaral, Class of '84 passed away November 29, 2007. He was 41. Bob had a zest for life and a love for the water. He leaves his wife Natalie and his son Bob from his first marriage. His Brother Brian and sister Dana. Farewell Bob we will miss you."

More Carol...

Dear Bishop:
Hey Bish, I have wondered about this since I was at Bayley and was hoping you could help. Back in my day they used to call the nuns at Bayley "penguins" but I never knew why. Any ideas?
--- Walt Garner ('74)

Dear Walt:
Well Walt, I think the reason they called them penguins was because Orcas hated them. Or maybe it was because their breath always smelled like fish. I'm no expert, but I think one of those is right.

Dear Bishop:
I haven't had any contact with a guy named Mark Doherty ('81) since he graduated from Bayley the year before my class. What should I do?
--- Joe Ryan ('82)

Dear Joe:
Count your blessings.

Dear Bishop:
I remember my friends and I drinking Leroux Blackberry Brandy when we were at Bayley. Ski trips, winter dances, and proms were just a few of the excuses we used to pick up a bottle. Thanks to the old man who worked the counter at Park Liquors, acquiring it was never a problem. Anyway, since leaving Bayley I have never seen or heard of anyone drinking Blackberry Brandy. What gives?
--- Paul Cordenza ('85)

Dear Paul:
Wow, did your letter bring back memories. Leroux Blackberry Brandy, the winter drink of choice for the kids at Bayley. Fact is no one you know drinks it anymore because they all grew up. Blackberry Brandy is a teen phenomenon, like making out in a car. As a matter of fact, those two things went together often in my day, but that's another story.

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TODAY IN BAYLEY-ELLARD HISTORY
1979		Steve Zahn begins swearing that he has a girlfriend in Canada. He stuck with this story for the next 7 years.

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