Class Notes

1940s

Leo McElroy ’49

For the 11th time, a full-length play of mine has premiered, this time at Sacramento’s venerable Chautauqua Theatre. “Curtain Call - the Trial of John Wilkes Booth” ran June 17–July 17. My 12th premiere, a comedy, was cancelled due to pandemic concerns.

1950s

Richard Griese ’55

We live about 40 miles west of Lubbock, Texas and are retired. Richard was a technical writer and Georgia was a schoolteacher. Our health is fair to OK. Best regards to all of Richard’s classmates.

Michael E. Mulvihill ’55

Ann and I continue to volunteer at Alexandria House Women’s Shelter.

1960s

John T. Teramoto ’68

I’ve not said anything in the past, but for the record, I received my Ph.D. in Art History from the University of Michigan in 1993. I plan to retire next year from the Indianapolis Museum of Art as curator of Asian Art. I am grateful for my education at LHS.

Edgar A. Jones III ’69

I am retired from 29 years with the California Attorney General Office and 13 years with a federal agency. Now pursuing my photography hobby.

1970s

Robert J. Sotito ’74

I traveled to Victoria and Vancouver, B.C., Canada, to visit friends and family since 2019. After almost three years, it was exciting to return to one of my favorite places on earth. Planning a trip to NZ and Australia in 2023.

Michael H. Morris ’77

Retired after 25+ years as a Masterbaker. Enjoying gardening, birding, fly-fishing, camping, drinking gin and tonics and margaritas. Oh, and sea-kayaking.

Jim V. Baldridge ’79

Retired since 2017. Enjoy woodworking and creating toys for needy children. I support my wife, Beverly, who is a professional artist/illustrator. Plan to begin traveling again post-pandemic.

1980s

Thomas R. Tarpley ’81

I am now working as a homicide investigator for the Chautauqua County sheriff’s department in Mayville, New York in their newly formed unsolved cases unit. I am grateful every day for the outstanding education and valuable life lessons I received at Loyola.

Orlando J. Castano, Jr. ’84

I’m a NFLPA and WNBA certified agent. Practice law in Newport Beach for 30 years now.

Matthew N. Klink ’85

I was voted in as International Association of Political Consultants president in January 2022. I will serve a two-year term.

Timothy B. McGinity ’87

My family and I live in Manhattan Beach. I have two sons, Marty and Max. I’m a real estate attorney at Allen Mathias.

1990s

Brian W. Stein ’96 You Rock, Loyola!!

Benjamin P. Hernandez-Stern ’99

Excerpt from a news article that Mr. Hernandez-Stern’s parents submitted: Benjamin P. Hernandez-Stern, 40, of Washington, D.C., has been appointed to serve as a judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Hernandez-Stern has served as Counsel for the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security since 2019. He served as an Attorney in the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Civil Rights from 2014 to 2019 and as Special Counsel in the Office for Access to Justice at the U.S. Department of Justice from 2016 to 2017.

2000s

Joshua Y.F. Quaye ’01

In private practice at Murphy Pearson in downtown Los Angeles. Please let me know if you ever come through!

Joseph R. O’Connor ’02

My wife Claire and I are doing well. We have three children, Owen (six), Catherine (four) and Finn (one). We enjoy spending time together and have been enjoying the warm summer weather at the beach. Go Cubs!

Stephen C. Albertson ’04

I have a new daughter, Piper August Albertson, born July 2021.