Michelle Hong

     Michelle Hong came to the US five years ago barely speaking a word of English. Leaving her family behind in Vietnam, she committed herself to not only becoming proficient in but also mastering the English language in honor of her beloved grandmother who past away shortly after her arrival here in the states. Her curiosity and tenacity are character traits that well-define her as a person and known by all faculty, staff and students at St. Anthony High School.

     Michelle has gone on to make Distinguished Honors all four years of high school. She has been involved in the National Honor Society, Cooking Club, and Softball.  An avid reader, Michelle donates her free time teaching children literacy at the Jersey City Public Library.

     She will attend Rider University on a Presidential Scholarship totaling $84,000. She plans to study Business Finance. Her other college acceptances include Fordham University, Drexel University, Penn State (University Park) and UConn. She has earned a grand total of $800,000 in scholarship money.

David Michael Brown

     A transfer student from Dickinson High School in his sophomore year, David Michael Brown took St. Anthony High School by storm clocking in over 600 community service hours within 3 years.  David has held many leadership positions in the school community. He is currently President of both Student Government and the National Honor Society and previously held the position of Junior Class President. He has also served as a Student Representative for the Middle States Association and Principal Search Committees. 

     For the past two years, David has been the Boys Varsity Basketball Manager under the guidance of Coach Bob Hurley, whose team went on to become the 2011 National Champs and consecutive 2011 and 2012 State Champions.

     David is also involved in the Choir, Campus Ministry, and various mentoring programs and works as a junior counselor at the Jersey City Boys and Girls Club. During the summer of his junior year, he participated in the People to People Leadership Conference at John Hopkins University in Washington, D.C.  

     This fall David will be attending Rider University where he plans to major in English and Political Science with a minor in Public Relations. David’s other college acceptances include American University, Penn State (University Park), Morehouse College and Howard University. He has earned a total of $200,000 in scholarships

Marcus Conde

     Likely to make a lasting impression on you, Marcus Conde is known within the school community for his easy-going attitude, sincerity and big heart, hallmarks that no doubt define him as an individual and pay homage to those in his life who have led by example. 

     A member of the National Honor Society, Marcus has made First Honors throughout all 4 years of high school, participated in such activities as the Underground Reading Club and Chess Club, and volunteered as an after-school tutor at Jersey City PS #6.

     However, it is his identity as a baseball player that motivates him to give back to his community. Marcus currently is the starting 3^rd baseman on Saint Anthony’s baseball team. It is his role, nonetheless, to share his love of America’s favorite pastime where his roots began. He donates his time as a Coaching Assistant at Union City Park; this is where he himself played and learned the sport as a child.

     Marcus plans to study Elementary Education and English at Rider University on a Dean’s Scholarship totaling $56,000. He has also been accepted to Sacred Heart University, Monmouth University, St. John’s University, and Drew University. He has earned over $370,000 in scholarships alone.

This event includes the official induction ceremony for the Class of 2012, which includes Milt Campbell, John T. Dorrance, Michael Douglas, Coach Bob Hurley, Wellington Mara, Samuel I. Newhouse, Annie Oakley, Joyce Carol Oates, Christopher Reeve and Sarah Vaughan. Musical entertainment will feature LaBamba and the Hubcaps, the Bucky Pizzarelli Trio plus special surprise guests.

The induction will be held at the NJ PAC in Newark.  Sponsorships are available as well as individual tickets at the $20, $40, $60, and $300 (VIP-including private reception) levels. 

For information on gala ticket packages and premium seating in the Orchestra section of Prudential Hall, please call the New Jersey Hall of Fame at (973) 648-0516 or visit njhalloffame.org.

Coach Bob Hurley Bio    A Jersey City native, Robert Hurley, Sr. played high school basketball at St. Peter’s Prep, Jersey City, N.J. He played college basketball at St. Peter’s College, Jersey City, N.J. Bob and his wife Chris have 3 children: Bobby Jr., former Duke University and NBA star, Dan, former Seton Hall star, current Head Coach at University of Rhode Island, and Melissa, who is an Elementary School Teacher in the Jersey City Public School System. 

Hurley is a highly motivated and involved, community-oriented leader. He worked as a Hudson County Probation Officer for 28 years receiving numerous awards and retired from Probation in 2001. He then moved to the position of Director of Recreational Services for Jersey City and retired in 2008.

He’s been the Head Coach for St. Anthony’s High School, Jersey City, New Jersey for 40 years. Career record stands at 1049-110 making him the high school coach in New Jersey with the most wins ever. He’s captured 27 State Parochial Titles. Hurley moved into the national record books with 26 all-time state titles and seven undefeated seasons (1974, 1989, 1996, 2004, 2008, 2011, 2012). Coach Hurley achieved his 1000th win on February 2, 2011.

Coach Hurley has been inducted into the Jersey City, Hudson County and New Jersey Hall of Fame. In 1989, 1996 and 2008 he was selected the USA Today National High School Coach of the Year. He has coached the McDonald’s All American Game (1988) and the first NIKE Hoop Summit Game in 1995 featuring Stephan Marbury and Kevin Garnett. In 2008 he was the first-ever recipient of the 2008 Naismith National High School Coach of the year award.

Coach Hurley has mentored over 150 players who have accepted scholarships to college. Coach Bob Hurley is about helping kids. Mentoring, teaching, guiding, caring, serving, Coach Hurley is a blessing for St. Anthony High School.  In August 2010, Coach Bob Hurley, Sr. was the 2nd High School Coach in HISTORY to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.  On June 9, 2012, at the New Jersey PAC, Coach Hurley will be inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.  His national recognition and commitment to the school’s mission has opened many philanthropic doors in support of the school’s mission.

Willie Anthony Banks was a pitcher for Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins (1991–93), Chicago Cubs (1994–95), Los Angeles Dodgers (1995), Florida Marlins (1995), New York Yankees (1997–98), Arizona Diamondbacks (1998) and Boston Red Sox (2001–02).

Banks was a member of the 1991 World Series champion Minnesota Twins, the 1995 National League Western Division champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the 1998 World Series champion New York Yankees teams.

In nine seasons he had a 33-39 record over 181 games, with 84 games started, 1 complete game, 1 shutout, 40 games finished, 2 saves, 610 ⅓ innings pitched, 632 hits allowed, 370 runs allowed, 322 earned runs allowed, 65 home runs allowed, 302 walks allowed, 428 strikeouts, 15 hit batsmen, 41 wild pitches, 2,717 batters faced, 16 intentional walks, 10 balks and a 4.75 ERA.

Michelle Hong

     Michelle Hong came to the US five years ago barely speaking a word of English. Leaving her family behind in Vietnam, she committed herself to not only becoming proficient in but also mastering the English language in honor of her beloved grandmother who past away shortly after her arrival here in the states. Her curiosity and tenacity are character traits that well-define her as a person and known by all faculty, staff and students at St. Anthony High School.

     Michelle has gone on to make Distinguished Honors all four years of high school. She has been involved in the National Honor Society, Cooking Club, and Softball.  An avid reader, Michelle donates her free time teaching children literacy at the Jersey City Public Library.

     She will attend Rider University on a Presidential Scholarship totaling $84,000. She plans to study Business Finance. Her other college acceptances include Fordham University, Drexel University, Penn State (University Park) and UConn. She has earned a grand total of $800,000 in scholarship money.

David Michael Brown

     A transfer student from Dickinson High School in his sophomore year, David Michael Brown took St. Anthony High School by storm clocking in over 600 community service hours within 3 years.  David has held many leadership positions in the school community. He is currently President of both Student Government and the National Honor Society and previously held the position of Junior Class President. He has also served as a Student Representative for the Middle States Association and Principal Search Committees. 

     For the past two years, David has been the Boys Varsity Basketball Manager under the guidance of Coach Bob Hurley, whose team went on to become the 2011 National Champs and consecutive 2011 and 2012 State Champions.

     David is also involved in the Choir, Campus Ministry, and various mentoring programs and works as a junior counselor at the Jersey City Boys and Girls Club. During the summer of his junior year, he participated in the People to People Leadership Conference at John Hopkins University in Washington, D.C.  

     This fall David will be attending Rider University where he plans to major in English and Political Science with a minor in Public Relations. David’s other college acceptances include American University, Penn State (University Park), Morehouse College and Howard University. He has earned a total of $200,000 in scholarships.

Marcus Conde

     Likely to make a lasting impression on you, Marcus Conde is known within the school community for his easy-going attitude, sincerity and big heart, hallmarks that no doubt define him as an individual and pay homage to those in his life who have led by example. 

     A member of the National Honor Society, Marcus has made First Honors throughout all 4 years of high school, participated in such activities as the Underground Reading Club and Chess Club, and volunteered as an after-school tutor at Jersey City PS #6.

     However, it is his identity as a baseball player that motivates him to give back to his community. Marcus currently is the starting 3^rd baseman on Saint Anthony’s baseball team. It is his role, nonetheless, to share his love of America’s favorite pastime where his roots began. He donates his time as a Coaching Assistant at Union City Park; this is where he himself played and learned the sport as a child.

     Marcus plans to study Elementary Education and English at Rider University on a Dean’s Scholarship totaling $56,000. He has also been accepted to Sacred Heart University, Monmouth University, St. John’s University, and Drew University. He has earned over $370,000 in scholarships alone.

2012 Saint Anthony High School Boys Basketball Championship Dinner

May 29   6pm – 9pm

Casino in the Park Catering Hall

Lincoln Park,   Jersey City, NJ 07302

$40.00 per person   -   Cash Bar

 Payment in the form of cash or check must be received by May 23rd.  Send payment to Saint Anthony High School 175 Eighth Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302  ATTN: Diane Sears.  For more information call 201-653-5739

The game will be played at the IZOD Center at 8:00 PM.

There will not be any advanced tickets available through the school.

All tickets can be purchased tomorrow at the gate starting at 5:00 PM. Don’t bother going to the arena today to purchase tickets because all seating is general admission. Those who get there early will get the best seats regardless of when they purchased their tickets.

Adult admission is $10.00 and Students are $5.00.

Hope to see you tomorrow night and GO FRIARS!

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