Some great memories made at Driscoll. Great memories...Would any of you happen to still be in touch w/ a Driscoll grad by the name of Galagan or Gallagher? I believe the first name is Tim or Matt. Just a guy I remember really well and would like to get in contact with. Keep hope alive, guys. Keep hope alive!

I am always grateful for the kindness and generosity that we received at Driscoll. It is a place that will always live in my heart. We should not forget the people that have gone before us and the people that will follow us on this journey. The diocese should consider that Driscoll and schools like it should be developed and nurtured not abandoned because of financial considerations. Abandoning your flock is not the option that should be taken.

After graduating DC now almost 25 years later, the furthest thing from my mind was "will my kids ever be students themseleves at DC"? My class as a whole pretty much went their seperate ways, however, that did not mean that when you ever happened to see someone that went to DC, or was at DC, you had no connection-YOU DID, YOU WERE A HIGHLANDER!!, AND THAT MADE ME PROUD AND STICKS WITH YOU FOREVER. Years later and having two chldren, no matter the money or hardship-DRISCOLL would be where they would go. Sure enough our son Dean(Dino) is a Junior now! Walking through the halls after registering him Freshman year was amazing. It felt like I NEVER left, although some of the staff was different, it still felt like my home away from home!! The BEST feeling in the world has been watching my son feel just like I did all these years later. DRISCOLL IS HIS HOME FROM HOME....and I can tell you, he spends more time at DC, than at home...and he's not on any sports!!! He found his passion, and that is with the DC Band. He is the "tech man", running those lights, and making sure there's sound for whatever is needed. His dream is to come back after college and to teach at DRISCOLL!! My other son, will also be going to DC after he graduates (4th grader)!! HE WILL BE A FUTURE HIGHLANDER!! God bless the committee, the staff, the alumni, the parents and the entire FAMILY OF DC-WE WILL BE HERE 43 MORE YEARS!!!.....LIVE JESUS IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER...

From the minute I walked in the door as a sub, I felt like I had come home. Driscoll has been a second home for me for the past 15 years. Along with my husband Tom and our 3 sons, John ('01), Tommy ('06), and Joe ('08), I feel that we've been blessed to be a part of the Driscoll Family. All 3 of our sons are strong academically but more importantly, in character because of their DC foundation in faith and service. My ability to walk the talk with your kids is what makes every day I am at Driscoll one that I cherish. My hope is that I will be able to continue that walk in the coming years. Thank you to all who have put so much into saving us-that makes my heart swell with DC pride! Live Jesus in our hearts...forever!

Well, I guess its in the hands of where it all began. The Brothers started this journey for us, and now they have the power to allow it to continue. As a former faculty member, I've enjoyed seeing the caring words from some of my colleagues like Coach Marks, Mary Pat Pluta, and the unforgettable Germaine Hesiak. Since our future as DCHS in in the hands of the brothers, I can only ask that they are spiritually guided by Brother Samuel - who if with us today would fight tooth and nail. I hope the brothers understand what DC is all about, and I hope the brothers take a few minutes to read everyone's heartfelt words here. I'd like to share a prayer to St. Louee of Parsippini - who is the patron saint of tradition. "When you're alone, you ask yourself - what are you searching for? Deep in the night, a dream is born. One that you can't ignore. If you think you can find the passion, and you're ready to take a chance. If you really believe you can make it, then the power is in your own hands. The moment of truth is giving your all. Standing alone and willing to fall". This is the moment for the Brothers and the DCHS family to stand tall and NOT let Driscoll fall!!

Attending Driscoll really helped me to lose my inhibitions. Upon entering DC as a vulnerable, aloof, naive freshman, I was very nervous. Now I'm all about challenging my mind, body, and soul with "intense" life experience. Essentially, life has become one long adrenaline rush. Without Driscoll Catholic, my life would be one endless whimper...

If there is one thing Driscoll knows - it is how to be the BEST! Try to be best, cause your only a man - and a man's gotta learn to take it. Try to believe, though the going gets rough - that you gotta hang tough to make it. History repeats itself; Try and you'll succeed. Never doubt that you're the one; and you can have your dreams! You're the best AROUND! Nothing's gonna ever keep you down. You're the best AROUND! Fight 'til the end, cause you're life will depend on the strength that you have inside you. You gotta be proud, starin' out in the cloud. When the odds in the game defy you! Try your best to win them all and one day time will tell. When you're the one that's standing there, you'll reach the final bell You're the best AROUND!!

Even if it`s a little late to write this, I can`t believe that theres been so much love put into saving the school. My mom (Paula Masilotti) has put in so much effort, and thats only the tip of the iceburg. I came to Driscoll because 3 of my cousins came here and graduated (Classes of `98, `00, and `01) and told me how much they loved it. I waited all of junior high to get here and when I started my first day, I wasn`t disappointed. I`m glad that I came to Driscoll. I`ve had some of the best moments of my life here. I`ve changed here as well. I got more confident with myself and became smarter, doing all honors classes for the last 4 years and even making it into NHS and getting an All-Conference Academic award. I love Driscoll and had hoped that one day I would send my own kids here to have the same experience that I did. On behalf of the Masilotti and Jozefczyk families, and mostly for myself: PLEASE STAY OPEN DRISCOLL! WE LOVE YOU!

To me, there is a common theme to this message board and its quite obvious. That theme is FAMILY. Driscoll has obviously touched many families as we are seeing from the Sullivans, the DeSimones, and the Fongs. When I attended Driscoll, I know that my entire family was involved and felt like they too were a part of something. Driscoll doesn't just have an impact on the student, it has an impact on the family. Years ago, I wrote a piece of poetry that I haven't shared until now - "The day may not be bright, for rain may cause gloom. The night may not be quiet, for crickets may always loom. You may wake up and feel like life has let you down. Or you may wake up and be happy like a clown. Life is in your hands, make it what you can. Each day is a blueprint and you have the master plan. Seek what God has given you and a smile will be on your face, even if you come in last in a race." Folks, no matter what happens, it is in God's hands. We need to trust in him and all will work out as planned.

I have become emotional only twice this last year. The first time was upon hearing the news of Driscoll's potential closing. The second was Laura Krzak reminding us all of the Driscoll Blessed Memories song. I know who deserves credit for that song, and his name was Brother Samuel O'Roarke. I believe that Brother Samuel penned that verse in the late 70s and it was a long standing piece of our tradition for quite some time. I know how much that song meant to him and so many others like myself, Coach Marks, Coach Eufrasio, Carol Pfieffer, and Jackie King. It is because of a tradition like that song, that we must all pull together and show everyone that DC is rock solid.