Senior Sunrise!
Rich “Cat” Vuyosevich Class of 1968 Memorial
Most of us grew up with the Vuyosevich family. We had Big George in gym class on Fridays in
grammar school and all-day Saturdays with Biddy League and CYO.
The legendary stories of Rich the “Cat” began in his high school days. I’m sure his classmates
and teammates can tell some good ones! Upon graduating from SM in ’68, Rich enrolled at
Farleigh Dickinson University where he studied education and played football. He later earned
his Masters Degree in Education at St. Elizabeth College.
In 1973, Rich joined Bruce Bartlett’s football staff as the Head Coach of the freshman team. He
assembled a staff of John Kelly ’68, Ken Swartz ’68, and Mark Steinberger RHS ’68.
The result: 9-0 perfect season!
In 1974, Rich moved up to the Varsity team under Coach Bartlett and two years later,
The result: 10-0 perfect season!
Rich always had tremendous love for the game of basketball. He joined the SM faculty in 1975
and became the Head freshmen coach.
The result: 22-1 season a Bergen County Freshman Tournament Championship.
In the early 80’s, Rich took a teaching position at Montville High School and became the school’s
basketball coach where he won two Morris County Coach of the Year Awards. Montville H.S.
named their basketball court in his honor to recognize his dedication and achievements during
his tenure there.
In 1990 Rich returned to St. Mary’s to revive a struggling basketball program. In his first year,
Rich led the Gaels to 20 wins and their first Bergen County Jamboree appearance in 15 years.
For his efforts, our inductee was named BCSL Olympic Coach of the Year. During his three-year
tenure as head coach, Rich compiled a sterling record of 57-17, and St. Mary’s basketball has
been vibrant and successful ever since.
Rich is a member of the NJSIAA Basketball Hall of Fame and St. Mary’s Athletic Hall of Fame. He
amassed over 300 career wins.
Sadly, this devoted SM Gael passed away suddenly in 2024. We, the alumni of St. Mary H.S.,
need to memorialize his decades long impact and legacy in a special way that would mean so
much to him and his family. Plans are underway to install two new scoreboards named in his
memory in the gymnasium that bears his father’s name. A fitting tribute to the man who
symbolizes the slogan: “WE ARE SM.”
Please Donate!
https://www.stmaryhs.org/page/give-today
Most of us grew up with the Vuyosevich family. We had Big George in gym class on Fridays in
grammar school and all-day Saturdays with Biddy League and CYO.
The legendary stories of Rich the “Cat” began in his high school days. I’m sure his classmates
and teammates can tell some good ones! Upon graduating from SM in ’68, Rich enrolled at
Farleigh Dickinson University where he studied education and played football. He later earned
his Masters Degree in Education at St. Elizabeth College.
In 1973, Rich joined Bruce Bartlett’s football staff as the Head Coach of the freshman team. He
assembled a staff of John Kelly ’68, Ken Swartz ’68, and Mark Steinberger RHS ’68.
The result: 9-0 perfect season!
In 1974, Rich moved up to the Varsity team under Coach Bartlett and two years later,
The result: 10-0 perfect season!
Rich always had tremendous love for the game of basketball. He joined the SM faculty in 1975
and became the Head freshmen coach.
The result: 22-1 season a Bergen County Freshman Tournament Championship.
In the early 80’s, Rich took a teaching position at Montville High School and became the school’s
basketball coach where he won two Morris County Coach of the Year Awards. Montville H.S.
named their basketball court in his honor to recognize his dedication and achievements during
his tenure there.
In 1990 Rich returned to St. Mary’s to revive a struggling basketball program. In his first year,
Rich led the Gaels to 20 wins and their first Bergen County Jamboree appearance in 15 years.
For his efforts, our inductee was named BCSL Olympic Coach of the Year. During his three-year
tenure as head coach, Rich compiled a sterling record of 57-17, and St. Mary’s basketball has
been vibrant and successful ever since.
Rich is a member of the NJSIAA Basketball Hall of Fame and St. Mary’s Athletic Hall of Fame. He
amassed over 300 career wins.
Sadly, this devoted SM Gael passed away suddenly in 2024. We, the alumni of St. Mary H.S.,
need to memorialize his decades long impact and legacy in a special way that would mean so
much to him and his family. Plans are underway to install two new scoreboards named in his
memory in the gymnasium that bears his father’s name. A fitting tribute to the man who
symbolizes the slogan: “WE ARE SM.”
Please Donate!
https://www.stmaryhs.org/page/give-today
Good Luck to the @stmarysoftball team as they take on the DePaul Spartans for the Nonpublic B Sectional Title Tomorrow at 4 PM. You can also watch the game LIVE on Surge Sports YouTube!
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Congratulations to the
@stmarysoftball team on their big win today 11-1 over the Wardlaw-Hartridge Rams. Their next game will be for the Nonpublic B North Sectional Title on Thursday taking on the winner of tomorrow's game (#1 DePaul vs. #4 Gill St. Bernard's). We will keep you posted on location, opponent, and time for the game.
Congratulations and Go Gaels!
Today the Graduating Senior Class of 2025 got their yearbooks and enjoyed a BBQ lunch with their friends and teachers at Philip Sheridan Sr. Field at Tamblyn Park!
Coach Johnsen introduces new SM Head Wrestling Coach and Hall of Fame Wrestler Jimmy Grant '05.
On this Memorial Day, let us continue to honor, pray, and remember all of the men and women who sacrificed everything for our country. Their dedication, courage, sacrifice, and bravery will never be forgotten.
Tune in at 2:30 PM for our 2025 Year Recap on Gael Nation News LIVE on the SMPodcasts YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH9PprX9V8E
Our great athletic director, Paul Johnsen, and our incredible school counselor, Fernando Fuentes, took a few seniors to Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ. Students met with Red Bull officials and had a great time networking during Career Day!
Show support to the Saint Mary High School Football Team by purchasing exclusive Memorial Day themed gear. The Online Store is available until this Sunday, May 11th.
https://turn2sports.chipply.com/StMaryMDWSpringFootballCollection/?action=viewall&apid=14989836&acid=1920571&mc_cid=e8d1a9e707&mc_eid=UNIQID
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"Habemus Papam" - We have a Pope!
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is elected Pope taking the name Leo XIV. He is the first American born to become Pope.
Thank you to everyone who donated on Day 1 of our donation drive for the Hoboken Shelter!
Don't forget tomorrow is your last day to bring in donations. For students you can bring in 1 or more items for a free dressdown. NO TICKETS/MONEY WILL BE ACCEPTED for the Dressdown. They are in need of the following: - Hygiene Products (body wash, shampoo, tooth paste, baby wipes, etc) - Household Products (paper plates, napkins, detergent, garbage bags, hand sanitizer, etc) - Food Items (sugar, cereal, instant potatoes, etc) - Clothing (Spring/Summer clothing, shoes, undergarments, etc) Please see the flyer for more!
Tomorrow and Friday there will be Donation Drive for The Hoboken Shelter. Bring in 1 or more items tomorrow and Friday for a free dressdown. NO TICKETS WILL BE ACCEPTED. They are in need of the following:
- Hygiene Products (body wash, shampoo, tooth paste, baby wipes, etc)
- Household Products (paper plates, napkins, detergent, garbage bags, hand sanitizer, etc)
- Food Items (sugar, cereal, instant potatoes, etc)
- Clothing (Spring/Summer clothing, shoes, undergarments, etc)
Please see the flyer for more!
Thank you to everyone who showed up this weekend to see Mamma Mia our school musical! Here are some of the photos from the show!!
(Photo Credit: Dina Ford and Amanda Chirlo)
The students of Saint Mary High School got the opportunity to go to the Yankees game on Friday, May 2nd and were there to see a Yankees 3-0 victory over the Rays and a Goldschmidt home run. Each student got to enjoy great ballpark food, and got to take home a Yankees backpack and a Jazz Chisholm Jr. basketball jersey. Thank you to Mr. Viteritti, Mrs. Rossi, Ms. West, and all who took part in making this trip an awesome experience.
Today is the final day to see Mamma Mia: The School Musical! Come support the cast and see Mamma Mia Today at 2 PM in the School Auditorium. Tickets are being sold at the door.
Good Luck and Break a Leg to the cast and crew of Mamma Mia!
Come support the cast and see Mama Mia Tonight and Tomorrow at 7 PM, or on Sunday at 2 PM. Tickets are available on the day of the show at the door and could be purchased in advance by emailing Mrs. Amanda Chirlo at achirlo@stmaryhs.org.
The Saint Mary High School Class of 2025!!
We are just 2 Days Away from our school musical Mamma Mia! Come support the Saint Mary High School Drama Club on Friday and Saturday at 7 PM, and on Sunday at 2 PM. Tickets are available on the day of the show at the door and could be purchased in advance by emailing Mrs. Amanda Chirlo at achirlo@stmaryhs.org.
