Camden Catholic High School Cherry Hill is proud to announce the 16th class of inductees into their prestigious Hall of Fame for academics, the arts and athletics.
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The Camden Catholic High School Hall of Fame was founded to promote pride in Camden Catholic High School and to honor alumni, faculty, staff, and friends who have made outstanding accomplishments in their communities and their lives since they have been associated with the school. The Hall of Fame helps preserve and strengthen the school motto since 1887, “Honor, Faith and Loyalty.” In addition, these recognitions are for the purpose of honoring and perpetuating the individuals who have excelled and provide our students with examples of what to dream and aspire to be. Nine individuals and one state championship team have been chosen by the Hall of Fame committee from nominations submitted over the past two years. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony and reception will take place at Camden Catholic Cherry Hill on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 5PM. Tickets and additional information can be found online at www.camdencatholic.org/halloffame.
Read below for a brief profile on each Hall of Fame individual and on the 1985-86 Cheerleading Team.
ARTS & ACADEMIC
Margaret Rosenberger Brogan, Esq. ‘73
A full-time labor and employment arbitrator and mediator since 1990, Ms. Brogan is a highly respected professional who has helped to pave the way for women arbitrators, and make impactful change in diverse employment realms. Ms. Brogan was only the second woman appointed as a salary arbitrator with Major League Baseball, and has the longest continuous tenure in that position (20 years). She is extremely proud of being the sole arbitrator for the National Women’s Soccer League, as well as being a neutral arbitrator in many industries, including airlines, education, healthcare, the postal industry, public safety, trucking and trades. Ms. Brogan has been an adjunct lecturer in Labor and Employment Law at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, as well as Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia.
Dominic Flamini, PhD. ‘56
Mr. Flamini is a well-regarded education leader, business person and arts advocate. At Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) in the 1970s he was Chairman of the Department of Special Educational Services and Instruction. This department developed programs in support of the recently enacted NJ State legislation establishing requirements for certifications of Child Study Team members. He also obtained the license for the private practice of psychology in New Jersey. In the early 1980s, Mr. Flamini shifted into business and real estate development investing in multi-family residential property and the repositioning of commercial buildings. The SoHa Arts building is one of his most notable, which he transformed from a 13,000 square foot commercial 13,000 space into an affordable, community-driven arts incubator in Oaklyn. He served three years as member of the NJ Supreme Court District III Ethics Committee for Lawyers and 26 years on the Board of Directors for a local bank.
Rachel Holland ‘96
Business owner, philanthropist, civil servant, and proud Arts at CCHS alumna, Ms. Holland is an ever-present community leader in Hamilton Township as executive director of The Hamilton Partnership and owner of RHSE and CassMar Consulting. In addition, she is a consummate supporter of young women’s personal growth as a longtime board member and former Chair of Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ, Inc. She has been responsible for a number of campaigns that raised significant funds in support of the Girl Scouts. Additional organizations that have benefitted from her expertise in development and volunteerism include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the Young Professionals Group of the Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Foundation, and the Hamilton Area YMCA and Lakeview Child Center. Ms. Holland earned her Master’s in Government Affairs from the Fels School of Government at the University of Pennsylvania. She was a White House Intern in 1999 in the Office of the Vice President and member of the NJ Governor’s staff from 2001-2004.
Dr. Karl Holzinger, MD ‘75
A board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Holzinger has provided comprehensive eye care and cataract surgery in private practice since retiring as a Navy Captain in 2007. While stationed in Hawaii, he joined the Aloha Medical Mission, working in the Philippines and Bangladesh. He used this experience to develop programs with the US military’s humanitarian outreach initiatives in the South Pacific and Asia, leading teams in several countries, including multiple programs in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The military awarded him the Legion of Merit for his humanitarian work. After his 28-year military career, he continues to provide free surgery to the poor, and expanded his activities to include programs in South America and Africa. Over the years, he has participated in over 40 humanitarian programs providing free surgery to well over 6000 patients blinded by cataracts.
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Patrick Brennan ‘68
Mr. Brennan has served the community of Merchantville, Camden County and the entirety of Southern New Jersey for over 40 years. As Mayor of Merchantville from 1993 through 2005, he helped the borough provide a safe and welcoming environment for families and local businesses. Mayor Brennan oversaw creation of the Rails-to-Trails path (commonly known as the Merchantville Mile), the senior housing redevelopment project at Chestnut Station, development of new housing on Crump Lane, and revitalization of community parks through Green Acres grants. His numerous awards and accolades include NJ Mayors Association Citation of Merit, Camden County Mayors Association Dedication Award and Camden County Champions of Children Award. In addition to his civic responsibilities, Mayor Brennan was the owner of Southern Counties Title Agency from 1978 through 2009 and Brennan Title Abstract from 2011 to 2024. He served as a member of the Lady of Lourdes Foundation Board before joining the Board of Trustees for Lourdes Burlington. He was then appointed to the Lourdes Health System Board (serving until the acquisition by Virtua). Mr. Brennan is the current treasurer and member of the Merchantville Pennsauken Water Commission where he’s served for 26 years, during which time the commission has meet or exceeded all state and federal standards for water quality. And, for his dedication and leadership, the first MPWC treatment plant to meet these standards was dedicated in his honor. He was appointed to the Merchantville Land Use Board (Zoning Board) in 1985 and has served as the chairman of for the past 15 years. Patrick and his wife Joan are very proud to have sent all of their children to CCHS.
ATHLETICS
William Burr ‘94
William “Bill” Burr led his Camden Catholic basketball team to an unexpected South Jersey Championship during his senior season. The team was (20-5) with Bill as the team leader and captain. He was named team MVP, All-Conference, All-Parochial and First Team All-South Jersey. He led the Irish in scoring (19.8 ppg) and rebounding (8.1 rpg). Bill went on to be a four-year starter at the College of New Jersey, where he surpassed the 1,000-point plateau and won the NJAC championship his senior year, selected NJAC "Player of the Year." Bill played several seasons professionally in Australia and founded "Push the Limit," one of the first basketball-focused training programs in the country. Bill is currently a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch and resides in Wayne, Pennsylvania with his wife and three children.
Matthew Crawford ‘99
As a player, Matt Crawford’s vision, awareness, and ability to get his teammates good shots allowed his Camden Catholic teams to excel. In three years playing Varsity basketball, his teams were 68-10. During his senior year, as captain, Matt led the team to a 23-3 record and #3 South Jersey ranking. Matt was named team MVP, selected All-Parochial, All Conference, and 2nd Team All-South Jersey, all while setting a school record for most assists in a season, and being 2nd all-time in career assists. At the collegiate level Matt competed for the University of the Sciences at the Division II level. At Sciences he was a two-year captain, started three of the four years, scored over 1,000 points, set the program record for assists in a season, and assists in a career. Matt is currently in his twelfth year at the helm of the Camden Catholic Boys Basketball program where he has won three South Jersey Championships and his teams have been ranked in South Jersey’s “Top 10” nine times, including his most recent season of 2025 with a number one ranking. His current coaching career record is 234-94.
Kevin McDonnell ‘08
Kevin McDonnell embraced cross country as a student at Camden Catholic, becoming a State Champion, record-holder, and All-American, and he’s never looked back. During his high school career, Kevin’s accomplishments included: two-time All South Jersey selection in Cross Country, four-time Camden County Champion between cross country and track, 2008 Olympic Conference 1600-meter Champion, current school record-holder in the 3200 meters and 5k track events.
In 2006, Kevin became the first CCHS athlete to qualify for the New Jersey Meet of Champions in Cross Country. He was undefeated versus all South Jersey opponents in 2007, leading the team to the Olympic Conference National Division title and ending Paul VI's 244-meet dual streak dating back to 1989. In 2008, he became the Non-Public A State Champion in the 3200 meters. That same year, he finished third in the 5,000-meter run at Nike Outdoor Nationals, earning All-American honors.
Kevin went on to attend Saint Joseph’s University, where he earned bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Marketing and a master’s degree in Organizational Development and Leadership. At St. Joe’s, he excelled in both cross country and track, winning multiple Atlantic 10 Conference titles, qualifying for three NCAA Division I finals, and finishing 10th in the 10,000-meter final at the 2013 NCAA Track and Field Championships—again earning All-American honors. He still holds both the South Jersey all-time and Saint Joseph’s University records in the 10,000 meter run.
After College, Kevin returned to CCHS as a cross country coach. During his time there, he coached multiple Division I scholarship athletes and helped lead the 2018 CCHS cross country team to a third-place finish at the Non-Public-A State Championships, earning the team a bid to the New Jersey Meet of Champions for the first team qualification in program history.
Since 2022, Kevin has continued to be a prominent figure in both the South Jersey and national running communities. He qualified for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials with a time of 2:17:22 at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, where he finished 58th overall. In 2024, he became the first American male since 1994 to win the Broad Street Run, posting a time of 47:32– the fastest 10-mile performance ever by a South Jersey athlete.
Marcus Wilson ‘05
Marcus Wilson is one of Camden Catholic’s most highly-achieved football players, leading the team to three straight conference titles, Courier Post Cup (best team in South Jersey), and helped the team finish as state runner-up as a junior. He was a four-year letter-winner, named team captain as a senior and earned the prestigious Sonny Morrell Award. He earned Pre and Post-Season All-Region recognition by Prep Star Magazine, Philadelphia Inquirer All-Area First Team, Courier Post First-Team All-South Jersey as a wide receiver as a senior and Second-Team defense as a junior. Marcus was also named First-Team All-Parochial Team three times, First-Team All-Conference wide receiver as a senior and junior, and Second-Team All-Conference defensive back as a sophomore. Marcus was awarded over 20 scholarships, Ranked Top 10 in New Jersey as a senior, and had the honor to play in the Governor's Bowl All-Star game. Following his commitment to the University of Iowa he played one season with the Hawkeyes, then transferred to Wesley College where he continued his winning ways. At Wesley he earned three-time AFCA All-Conference, two-time All-ECAC, 2008 AFCA All-Academic Team, Three-Year Letter winner, Team Captain in 2010, Team Defensive Player of the Year in 2009, and 2010 Naselli Award (Best Skill Position Player). Marcus was inducted in the Wesley College Hall of Fame.
1985-86 Cheerleading Team
Following a ground-breaking 1984-1985 CCHS cheerleading season, when the squad placed third in the 1985 New Jersey State Championship, the 1985-1986 team adopted the motto: “Beat Three.” The goal was clear: to place higher than 3rd in the state champions in 1986. This was achieved in historic fashion in 1986 when they won the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) New Jersey State Championships. This is the first and only Camden Catholic High School Cheerleading State Championship. The state championship win included an invitation to compete in the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) in Anaheim, California, competing against high school varsity squads from across the country. Camden Catholic Cheer finished fourth in the Eastern Division and ninth nationally!
To celebrate this occasion, all alumni, family, friends and supporters are invited to gather for the induction ceremony and reception. For tickets, visit www.camdencatholic.org/halloffame.
Do you have someone to nominate for the Hall of Fame? The nominations for 2027 will open in September. Visit www.camdencatholic.org/halloffame for more details.