User talk:Happyeggplant

June 2009
Welcome to Wikipedia. The recent edit you made to the page User:Anthony.bradbury has been reverted, as it appears to be unconstructive. Use the sandbox for testing; if you believe the edit was constructive, please ensure that you provide an informative edit summary. You may also wish to read the introduction to editing. Thank you.  Tide  rolls  19:51, 21 June 2009 (UTC)

Multiple accounts
Are you also Meqdim? Bear in mind that while this is not of itself an offence, we can confirm your answer if it seems necessary. --Anthony.bradbury"talk" 20:08, 21 June 2009 (UTC)

Vandalism
Vandalising my page will not advance your cause. It is liable, on repetition ,to get you blocked from editing. --Anthony.bradbury"talk" 20:16, 21 June 2009 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Kirkpatrick McGuire
Please refrain from introducing inappropriate pages, such as Kirkpatrick McGuire, to Wikipedia. Doing so is not in accordance with our policies. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox.

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October 2009
Please refrain from making unconstructive edits to Wikipedia, as you did to Count Basie. Your edits appear to constitute vandalism and have been reverted. If you would like to experiment, please use the sandbox. Thank you. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 01:46, 31 October 2009 (UTC)

You have been blocked indefinitely from editing because your account is being used only for vandalism. If you believe this block is unjustified you may contest this block by adding the text below; but you should read our guide to appealing blocks first.


 * I figure we might as well give this another shot; I've contacted the blocking admin about your request. In the meantime, feel free to peruse this introduction for newcomers. – Luna Santin  (talk) 04:49, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

Request handled by: Someguy1221 (talk)

Unblocking administrator: Please check for active autoblocks on this user after accepting the unblock request.


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 * You were blocked again when you made this edit. So what is it you plan to do when you're unblocked? Someguy1221 (talk) 06:34, 24 June 2012 (UTC)


 * Hmm, adding yourself to the requests for bureaucrat section, with the nomination statement "A strong leader, a devoted wikipedian, and a well-respected member of several prestigious organizations. I thank you for your support!", when you had only made 9 prior edits and had been blocked for vandalism, was a serious attempt at nominating yourself for admin? I can understand why the blocking admin did not see it that way. -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 15:19, 24 June 2012 (UTC)

UTRS 2385
Your unblock appeal via UTRS (Admins, ticket 2385) has been declined due to your history of vandalism and/or disruption to this encyclopedia. However, we are willing to give you another chance provided that you can earn back the trust of the Wikipedia community. To be unblocked you need to demonstrate that you are willing and able to contribute positively to Wikipedia. You can do this by:
 * Familiarizing yourself with our basic rules. --- Completed: 7/9/12- (Happyeggplant (talk) 03:58, 9 July 2012 (UTC))
 * Read our guide to improving articles--- Completed 7/9/12- (Happyeggplant (talk) 04:29, 9 July 2012 (UTC))
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 * If you have trouble choosing an article to improve, see this index of articles needing improvement for ideas.
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 * Copy the source of that article and paste it to the bottom of your talk page under a new top-level heading (like this: ) and save the page before you improve it. --- Completed 7/9/12- (Happyeggplant (talk) 04:50, 9 July 2012 (UTC))
 * Propose some significant and well researched improvements to your article by editing your personal copy of the article. Please note that we are not looking for basic typo corrections, or small unreferenced additions; your edits should be substantial, and reflect relevant policies.--- Completed 7/10/12- (Happyeggplant (talk) 05:00, 10 July 2012 (UTC))
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If you need help while working with your proposed edits, you may add "" to your talk page. Thank you. Hers fold  (t/a/c) 01:22, 9 July 2012 (UTC)

= St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute =

St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute, founded in 1861, is an independent Roman Catholic college preparatory school for young men. Established by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, SJCI is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It is a member of the Christian Brothers' Education Association, The College Board, and the National Catholic Education Association. It is located in the town of Tonawanda.

Mission
The mission of SJCI is to nurture and to educate young men within a Christ-centered community for lives of accomplishment and service in a Catholic Lasallian tradition.

History
The History of St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute is predated by only a few years by that of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, which was established on April 23, 1847. The Very Reverend John Timon, named the first Bishop of Buffalo by Pope Pius IX, was consecrated in St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City, on Sunday, October 17 and arrived in Buffalo on October 22, 1847.

In 1849, Bishop Timon moved into the Webster House on Franklin Street. Always concerned with vocations to the priesthood, he established in the rectory a seminary for three young men. The seminary was named St. Joseph's College because of a special veneration the bishop held for St. Joseph. Its early history was a varied one, as it moved from one location to another in several areas of the city.

Later in 1850., Bishop Timon asked the Oblates of Mary Immaculate to staff the seminary in his residence. On July 2, 1851, the Oblates arrived and opened a school chartered on March 12, 1851 under the name "The Buffalo College of St. Joseph," which Bishop Timon said, "...exists for missionary and no other purpose."

In August 1861, six Christian Brothers from New York and Montreal arrived in Buffalo and settled at 187 Terrace Street. Brother Crispian, Director of this first Christian Brothers' community in Buffalo, Brother Pompian (Sub-Director), Brothers Demedrian, Ptolemy, Benedict and one Brother whose religious name is unknown had come to the city in response to Bishop Timon's urgent plea for assistance in educating the Catholic youth of Buffalo.

The first building in which the Brothers taught was built by a local contractor, a Mr. Flanagan, at a cost of $7,000. Two departments were started in this first school on September 2, 1861: St. Joseph's Academy (a tuition school), with 130 boys registered, and St. Joseph's Free School, with 150 boys. The brick building was located opposite Union Terrace, which at that time was a beautiful park. The Free School was located on the first floor of the building, the Academy on the second floor., and the Brothers dormitory on the third floor. This building, later known as "Old Cathedral Hall," was located at 1 Delaware Avenue.

In response to numerous requests from clergy and parents, and after being closed for two years, St. Joseph's College reopened in September 1893. Due to the railroad station at Union Terrace and the encroachment of business and manufacturing interests, the Delaware Avenue site was no longer a desirable one. For what they knew would be a temporary stay, the Brothers rented a two-story brick building at 473 Prospect Avenue near Jersey Street which housed about fifty pupils during each of the four years the school occupied it.

In 1945, plans were again taken up for the "new St. Joe's" on Kenmore Avenue. Brother Andrew of the Cross-sponsored a drive to secure funds to commence the project. The proposed plan was to include three buildings: a general school building to accommodate 900 students, a gymnasium with three basketball courts and a seating capacity of 2000, and a faculty house with accommodations for thirty brothers. In addition, there were to be football and baseball fields, a quarter-mile cinder track, and facilities for other sports.

The first classes were held in the new building on April 19, 1950. In the years to follow, the new facility allowed for increases in both the size of the student body and the number of faculty members. Such facilities as a drafting room, photographic darkroom and a soda fountain were appealing to the students. The school also featured, according to news accounts of the day, such modern innovations" as a public address system linking the principal's office to all rooms of the school and green glass chalkboards, replacing the old familiar blackboards." The new building was dedicated on May 14, 1950.

On November 16, 2006, it was announced that alumnus Jack Cullen had made a gift of $2 million to support construction of new science laboratories and classrooms, as well as the annual school musical. The gift is believed to be the largest gift ever awarded to a Buffalo high school. This gift, along with two other $1 million gifts from alumni, are the foundation for a $12 million capital campaign announced on May 15, 2007.. The campaign seeks to build new science laboratories, an athletic complex, and a new residence for the Christian Brothers on campus, as well as increasing the endowment for financial aid.

Facilities
The campus of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute (SJCI or St. Joes) is located at 845 Kenmore Avenue in the town of Tonawanda (near Buffalo) and rests on 11.9 acres (48,000 m²). There are two buildings on the grounds: the Academic Building and a Field House. The Brothers Residence was torn down last spring and is now the site of the new science center.

Within St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, there are two academic computer labs, a newly updated Computer Graphics Lab in the art wing, and a Music Lab that employs Mac and Windows computers. The library also contains workstations for internet access. The Fine Arts facility includes a fully functioning black-box theatre, band room and sound-proof practice facilities. Athletics are also an integral part of the St. Joe’s experience and students are able to take advantage of both indoor and outdoor facilities. A modern weight room, two gymnasiums, athletic fields and a field house comprise the facilities of the athletic department.

The new Cullen Center for Excellence in science building was finished in fall 2009 and is presently in use. Classes include lab stations for each student and a work area. Smartboards are in each classroom as well

Sports
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute offers an extensive athletic program consisting of 16 sports, with most sports offering multiple levels of competition. St. Joe's has won the Supremacy Cup, recognizing the top overall athletic program in the Monsignor Martin Athletic Association's AA League, 31 times in the 58 years of the league's existence. Unfortunitely St. Joe's athletic prowess has precipitiously declined in recent years, despite renovations to the school's athletic facilities, as the 2004-05 year was the only time the Marauders have won that championship in the past decade.

In addition to interscholastic competition, St. Joe's offers a number of intramural athletic programs and maintains a vocal group of student supporters at their major sports events.

The Marauders' main rival is Canisius High School. The Marauders' and the Crusaders' (Canisius High school) have a certain competitive mindset that can't be found in most places. The will and intensity both these schools have is incredible. The Marauders' have had many recent stars come from the school; such as, Naaman Roosevelt, John Greer and Devon Dawson. The most recent star, Chad Kelly, will graduate in 2012.

Visual and Performing Arts
The Visual and Performing Arts department at St. Joe's is recognized at local, regional, and national levels. The Visual Art Instructor and Department Chairperson is Catherine Ward. The Director of Instrumental Music is Russell Owens. The Director of Vocal Music is James Deiotte. The Theatre Arts Instructor and Director of both the Fall Drama and Spring Musical Productions is Paschal Frisina.

The Visual Arts program includes course in Studio in Art, Drawing and Painting, Graphic Arts, Digital Video Arts, and Advanced Placement Studio in Art. The Instrumental Music Program includes Beginner Music for Freshman Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Players, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band and Music Theory. The Vocal Music Program includes Beginner Music for Freshman Singers, Glee Club, Varsity Singers, and Swing Choir. The Theatre Program includes Introduction to Theatre, Advanced Drama, as well as opportunities to participate in the Fall Drama and the Spring Musical.

One unique program to St. Joe's is the Artist in Residence program. This program brings local arts professionals into the school to provide intensive workshops in a particular area of study in the arts. The workshops include such topics as Dance, Sculpture, Keyboarding Skills at the Piano, Stage Combat, Mime, Performance on String Instruments, and Graphic Design, among others.

Notable alumni

 * Jimmy Collins – first player selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame primarily as a third baseman
 * Don Criqui – football commentator for CBS Sports and the University of Notre Dame and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
 * James Demske – president, Canisius College (1966–1993)
 * William "Wild Bill" Joseph Donovan – lawyer, general and founder of the Office of Strategic Services, winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor, "founder" of the CIA
 * John Patrick Hopkins – mayor of Chicago (1893–1895)
 * John J. Hurley – president, Canisius College (2009–present)
 * Jim Malone – head strength & conditioning coach, San Diego Padres
 * Christopher Markus – Emmy Award-winning screenwriter, best known for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
 * Vaughn Parker – former NFL tackle, San Diego Chargers and Washington Redskins
 * Bill Paxon – U.S. Representative, 1989-1999
 * Carmen A. Puliafito – dean, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California
 * James Edward Quigley – Archbishop of Chicago, 1903–1915
 * Naaman Roosevelt – wide receiver, Buffalo Bills
 * Sean Ryan – tight end, National Football League
 * William F. Sheehan – lawyer and politician, Lieutenant Governor of New York (1892–1894)
 * Jud Strunk – singer, songwriter, and comedian
 * Robert G. Ortt - mayor of North Tonawanda, NY