Alumni HOF

James Class of Burke ALUMNI HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES2023 Joseph Hirsch

Lee Martin Charles LoPresto

“Established in 1981, the Calvert Hall Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes graduates who represent the ideals and mission of Calvert Hall,” said Joseph Baker ’76, Chief Administrative Offi cer. “Members of the Hall of Fame are leaders in their professions and provide service to their communities. They represent a wide-range of professions including – philanthropists, clergy, businessmen, coaches, bankers, teachers, lawyers, doctors, judges, entrepreneurs, and military commanders. With the induction of our newest members at Gala: Onward, there will be 84 members in Calvert Hall’s Alumni Hall of Fame.”

John Johnson

Michael Keelty

James Burke ’53, Joseph Hirsch ’72, John Johnson ’81, Lee Martin ’83, Charles LoPresto, PhD ’65, and Michael Keelty ’70 will be formally inducted on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Calvert Hall’s Gala: Onward at Towson University’s SECU Arena.

Burke served as the vice president for his graduating class. A four-year member of the bowling team, Burke also was a member of the student council, dance committee, and played football (sophomore year). After graduating from Johns Hopkins University, he began his career with IBM. He later transitioned to P&G, formerly Noxell Corp, and retired as the Director of Management Information Systems. He has been instrumental in establishing and growing the Class of 1953 Scholarship. Burke is actively involved in organizing monthly gatherings for his classmates. The Burke family has a long lineage at The Hall, dating back fi ve generations. Hirsch played soccer at The Hall for two seasons and participated in intramurals his senior year. He founded the company Hirsch Electric, Inc. in 1979 and retired as the company’s Vice President. Hirsch Electric is known for its commercial grade quality, effi ciency, and commitment to the community. They have been contracted for Baltimore area projects such as Johns Hopkins Village, Under Armor Corporate Headquarters, and Cinemark Theatre. The company’s sales exceed $40M annually. Hirsch served on the Board of Trustees at Calvert Hall from 2013-2019.

Johnson was a four-year starter on Calvert Hall’s football team from 1977-1980 and a member of the 1979 undefeated championship team. He was also a member of the lacrosse team his sophomore year. He went on to play football and graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Managerial Economics from Union College. While

at Union, Johnson was the President and Chapter founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity – Pi Pi Chapter. He currently is a Board of Trustees member at Union. A former Calvert Hall Board of Trustees member from 2010-2016, Johnson was an executive at Mars Foods and currently is the Senior Director of Client Development for Acosta Sales & Marketing. Martin was a four-year member of the Black Awareness Club and also participated in Forensics and Intramurals while playing basketball his freshmen and sophomore years. He went on to earn his bachelor’s in television production from Howard University. Martin currently serves as the Program Director for Our Daily Bread Employment Center, a program run through Catholic Charities of Baltimore. In 2017, Martin was honored with the Catholic Charities Mission in Action award. This honor is bestowed upon individuals who model the Catholic Charities Commitments in their encounters with others.

LoPresto earned honor roll each semester during his Calvert Hall career. He was a four-year member of the student council and served as his homeroom representative each year. He was also a member of the Key Club, Forensics, Cardinal and Gold, Vista student magazine, Theatre, and Benilde Club. LoPresto earned his undergrad in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Italian from LaSalle University, his masters in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland, and his Ph.D. in Personality Psychology with a minor in Clinical Neuropsychology from Howard University. He is a retired clinical psychologist and professor emeritus of Psychology who taught for more thirty years at Loyola University Maryland and also at Calvert Hall from 1969-1980 serving as the Science Department Chair. Dr. LoPresto has published original research in a number of prominent psychology journals and was even a featured guest expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show. He was named Loyola’s Harry W. Rodgers III Distinguished Teacher of the Year in 1992 and received the Educator for Life Award in 2003.

ALUMNI HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Keelty was a member of the student council and spirit club while also participating in intramurals. He was a two-year member of the football team. After Calvert Hall, he went on to earn his bachelor’s degree at Mount Saint Mary’s University. He serves as President for Keelty Homes. A leader in their fi eld since 1904, Keelty Homes has earned a reputation for creating homes to fi t the unique lifestyle of each family. They specialize in single family homes, town homes, and condominiums. He served on the Board of Trustees from 1995-1999 and is currently concluding a third term. Keelty is a supporter of The Walters and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.