Key Figures and Events in SBP History

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Who was abbot Boniface Wimmer O.S.B?

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He was the abbot of St. Vincent in PA and he sent monks to Newark to found a monastery.

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Who is abbot Emeritus Melven J. Valvano?

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He was the abbot for 40 years, helped build the buildings, and helped the school flourish.

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When was St. Mary's Abbey moved to Morristown?

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Moved in 1950.

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When was Newark Abbey established?

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Established in 1965.

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Who was Fr. Boneiface Treanor ‘47?

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He was the dean of discipline, treasurer, math teacher, and a monk.

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What significant event happened in Newark in the summer of ‘67?

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The Newark riots happened, creating an unsafe environment and leading to the nickname 'white flight'.

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Why did SBP close in 1972?

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More blacks were starting to attend the school, and the monks, who were racist, used financial issues as an excuse to shut it down.

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Why did SBP re-open in 1973?

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SBP reopened because Fred, Fr. Albert, and Fr. Silvester wanted an inclusive school.

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Who does Fred credit for reopening the school as we know it today?

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He credits Mr. Carl Lamb, who challenged Fred.

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Who was the first director of development at SBP?

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Paul Thorthan, who started a fundraising campaign for SBP.