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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL, A CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT, COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
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FOR YOUNG MEN OF VARIED BACKGROUNDS, IS CONDUCTED IN THE TRADITION OF ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE. THROUGH A BROAD AND
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LETUSREMEMBER Consider Benjamin J. Ventresca, Jr. ’70. Representing the middle generation of a three generation La Salle family (and counting), Ben could have simply taken his diploma and run, parlaying it and the Villanova engineering degree that followed into material success and personal gain with nary a thought for his alma mater. But Ben returned to serve in myriad ways: as Treasurer of the Men of La Salle, Auction Chair for several years, and a member of the Board of Trustees for fourteen years, the last nine of which were spent successively as Vice Chair and Chair. These were not merely honorific, ceremonial roles for Ben. Ben rolled up his sleeves and undertook a second full-time job, becoming the architect of the Institutional Advancement program at La Salle and our current strategic plan. The sacrifices Ben made to serve La Salle, however little daylight he let shine on them, have been a major factor in the creation of the La Salle we enjoy in 2015.
“If Not Me, Then Who…” Few who are active members of the La Salle College High School family would not associate those words instinctively with one of our Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, the late 1stLT Travis L. Manion ’99. Those words, spoken before his second and sacrificial deployment in Iraq, spoken as a consequence of his reluctance to see a less experienced Marine take his place on the mission that would culminate in his death in Fallujah on 29 April 2007. Whether we’ve encountered the words on the driveway some years ago, heard them at a “Character Matters” presentation, seen them at a Heroes Run, or read them in Brothers Forever, we know them, associate them immediately with Travis Manion. Still, as I thought of the four graduates honored at this year’s Alumni Communion Breakfast in March and profiled in this issue of the Explorer, it occurred to me that this question could almost be a theme uniting all of our honorees’ contributions and experience. While no other made the ultimate sacrifice that Travis Manion did, each of the others exhibits his own version of generous-spirited self-sacrifice that is the hallmark of the Lasallian gentleman’s “Leave to Serve” ethic.
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Consider Gerard T. Berry ’69. Many of you have experienced the joy of bringing a child into the world. Imagine that joy changing to anxiety, even terror, as the infant develops symptoms like lethargy, digestive disorders, jaundice, and failure to thrive. Galactosemia, the inability to metabolize the sugar galactose properly, could be fatal absent newborn genetic screening, as that sugar is found commonly in milk, including breast milk. Even with dietary restrictions, children who survive infancy experience speech difficulties, learning disabilities, and neurological difficulties. Dr. Gerry Berry, the Director of the Metabolism Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, is a nationally known expert in genetically based pediatric metabolic disorders. Expertise, is not, of course, magic; it requires dedication, countless hours of study, reflection, data gathering, and analysis. Gerry Berry’s career, previously at Jefferson, now at Children’s and Harvard Medical School, is completely and somewhat uniquely reflective of the Lasallian mission of service to vulnerable children. Consider William J. Wasylenko, Jr. ’69, our William J. Whelan, ’55 Alumni Service Award recipient. Simply put, Bill knows more about La Salle football than I know about everything else put together. But in Bill’s case this chronicling erudition is not so much scholarship, but service. Bill uses his learning not merely for archival or nostalgic purposes, but to make connections: between past and present competitions; among generations of players; for La Salle with individuals for whom Bill’s chronicles and blogs provoke reengagement with the La Salle community. Like Ben, Bill too has a day job, but you’d never know it between his football scholarship and the work he does to keep the Class of 1969 united, promoting their frequent reunions, documenting their gatherings, communicating their achievements and milestones, honoring their dead.
“If not me, then who?” It’s a question our honorees have answered in a significant way, but one people around La Salle ask themselves every day. You see the answer when busy young men make the commitment to go out in freezing cold weather to feed the homeless. You see it when half of the rising junior and senior classes commit each summer to do service in Philadelphia neighborhoods or far-flung areas scarred by poverty, poor housing, language barriers, or educational disadvantage. You see it when faculty/staff give up four days of their lives to accompany seniors on Kairos, willingly accepting long hours there with the knowledge that piles of papers to be corrected await their return. You see it as well in teaching coaches. They finish a 12-hour day at La Salle, often arriving home to spend a couple of hours with their own children before attending to the student work requiring assessment that has followed them home in a satchel or on a laptop. You will see it in the alumni and parents who will sacrifice to make the facilities projects a reality. Sometime, though, you don’t see it, unless you pause to really think about it, as in the cases of Daniel Ponisciak ’98 and Sean Toole ’00 who will be ordained priests for the Congregation of Holy Cross and the Society of Jesus respectively before summer begins. I’d be surprised if two La Salle grads answered that call in the same year in more than four decades, and we celebrate their life-time commitment to serving God’s people.
Explorer SPRING 2015 THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
PRESIDENT Brother James L. Butler, FSC PRINCIPAL Michael A. O’Toole ’68 VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Daniel L. McGowan EDITOR Christopher M. Carabello ’82 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Stephen J. Bukowski ’67 Christopher M. Carabello ’82 Joseph T. Murphy, Jr. Esq. ’67 Col. Thomas Manion, USMC (Ret.) EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE Jill D’Angelo Cathleen P. Winning PHOTOGRAPHY Boston Children’s Hospital John Burns
About the only person who doesn’t have to worry about the “If not me, then who?” question around here is me, I suppose. At the moment my resignation, retirement, or death with boots resolutely on (a positive development for the Christian Brothers’ retirement fund if not for me) is announced, I am sure piles of résumés will be uploaded and sent from all over. Who wouldn’t want to be in the catbird seat to see how thousands of La Salle College High School students, alumni, parents, faculty and staff answer Travis Manion’s question in their own ways and attune to that Spirit of Faith given to us by Saint La Salle as uniquely our own: “Here I am Lord, Send Me”?
Christopher M. Carabello ’82 Sam Fritch Lifetouch Photography, Inc. Travis Manion Foundation ARTWORK AND DESIGN John Burns Design Group
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SNAP SHOTS
FIRST SEMESTER
NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNIZED STUDENTS The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced that twenty seniors from La Salle College High School were recognized by the National Merit Program. Seven students were named Semifinalists in the 2015 competition for National Merit Scholarship Awards. Thirteen additional young men were recognized as Commended Students. Winners stand to receive 8,000 corporate-donated scholarships valued in excess of $33 million. About 16,000 students nationwide were named as Semifinalists and given the opportunity to compete for scholarships.
HONORING FALLEN HEROES La Salle College High School honored two fallen heroes, 1stLT Travis Manion, USMC ’99 and LT (SEAL) Brendan Looney, USN, on Friday evening, September 12, 2014 at the inaugural Brothers Forever Classic – a football game played at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Stadium that featured La Salle and DeMatha Catholic High School from Hyattsville, MD. The game honored the memory of Travis Manion and Brendan Looney (who is a graduate of DeMatha). The two were athletes (both played football in high school), soldiers, and roommates at the U.S. Naval Academy. After giving their lives for their country, they now rest side-by-side at Arlington National Cemetery – Brothers Forever. A touching pregame ceremony paid tribute to their ultimate sacrifice and featured a U.S. Marine Color Guard and the playing of “Echo Taps” by Joe Dallas ’16 and John Meko ’16 as both teams lined across the field and faced the American flag.
NEW MOTHERS’ TEA The Mothers’ Club welcomed new mothers to the La Salle community on Sunday afternoon, September 21, 2014 at the annual New Mother’s Tea. Over 200 mothers in all – 141 of them who were new to the school – attended the event that was held in the gymnasium. Brother James Butler, FSC, Principal Michael O’Toole ’68, and Mothers’ Club President, Mrs. Sharon Silvestri, spoke to the mothers regarding different aspects of life at La Salle College High School. The mothers enjoyed light refreshments and came away with many new acquaintances.
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HONORS CONVOCATION La Salle College High School held its annual Academic Convocation on Thursday, evening, September 25, 2014 and awarded a Scholastic “L” to 271 First Honor Students – 96 seniors, 85 juniors, and 90 sophomores – who distinguished themselves by attaining a final grade point average of 3.75 or above and no grade below a “B-“ at the conclusion of the 2013-2014 academic year. In addition, 169 boys – 61 seniors, 58 juniors, and 50 sophomores – were recognized for having a final GPA of 4.0 or higher at the conclusion of the 2013-2014 school year. Christopher Ross ’04, Associate Editor of the Wall Street Journal, addressed the students and parents. Mr. Terry Gillespie ’82 was recognized for his twenty-five years of service to the school as a former Department Chair and teacher of Science.
GOLDEN EXPLORERS LUNCHEON Almost one hundred Golden Explorers – alumni who graduated more than fifty years ago from La Salle College High School – returned to campus on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 for the annual Golden Explorers Luncheon. The day began with Mass celebrated in the Marian Chapel by Rev. Edmond Speitel ’43 and Rev. Anthony Janton, AFSC ’69 along with Rev. Msgr. Ignatius Murray ’48 and Rev. Msgr. Thomas Murray ’59 and was followed by a luncheon in the auditorium. Reunions were celebrated by the Classes of 1944, 1949, 1954, and 1959 and Col. George J. Edelmann, USMC (Ret.) ’39 was in attendance to celebrate his 75-Year Reunion from La Salle College High School. Jack Grogan ’15 spoke to the alums about life at La Salle in the present day and the attendees were treated to a video showing all that La Salle has to offer the current student body.
CELEBRATION OF A HISTORIC RIVALRY The historic football rivalry between La Salle College High and Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School, which dates back to 1915, was celebrated during a luncheon held on Monday, October 6, 2014 at The Union League of Philadelphia. Tom Lynch ’58 along with Jack Branka, an alum and former head football coach of The Prep, organized the gathering between alumni of the two schools and The Union League sponsored a trophy that will be presented annually to the winning school. Jillian Mele, a television news personality from NBC10, was the Master of Ceremonies. Both Coach Drew Gordon of La Salle and Coach Gabe Infante of The Prep spoke to the attendees.
COLLEGE INTERVIEW DAY On Tuesday, October 7, 2014, the senior class (Class of 2015) participated in the school’s College Interview Day. Held in the gymnasium, 63 admissions representatives from 49 different colleges and universities spanning the eastern seaboard attended the event. Five Directors of Admission from colleges and universities were also in attendance. Seniors were scheduled for individual appointments with the colleges of their choice. In the exchange, seniors presented their transcripts, had the opportunity to provide additional personal information, and asked questions about the colleges and universities. The admission representatives benefitted from getting to know the applicants and La Salle College High School beyond the applications, transcripts, and high school profile.
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FRESHMAN BRANCHOUT DAY The freshman class (Class of 2018) participated in Freshmen Branch-Out Day on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. The 295 students, along with 140 of their fathers and over twenty members of school’s faculty and staff, performed a day of service at nineteen different sites in the Philadelphia area. This year marked the 12th consecutive year that the freshman class has “branched out” in service to the community. In total, over 450 members of the La Salle community provided over 1,350 hours of service to these organizations. The service at these sites included painting, light construction, cleaning, and various other duties. Each group spent approximately four hours at their site. At the end of the day, participants returned to La Salle for a prayer service and reflection. The day concluded with a discussion about the integral role community service plays in the Lasallian mission and a challenge to the freshman to find their role in that mission.
CROSS COUNTRY The Cross Country Team won the District 12 City Championship for the first time since 2010 with a 32-35 victory over Cardinal O’Hara. Seven La Salle runners placed in the Top 15. Senior Sean Princivalle covered the 5k course at Belmont Plateau in 16:47 and placed fourth. Junior Eddie Goebel placed sixth and was followed by senior Ryan Mitchell (7th) and sophomore Stephen Paul (8th). Sophomore Brendan Price finished in 11th place followed by junior Patrick Grant (12th) and senior Corey Driscoll (14th). The Explorers moved on to compete at the PIAA State Championships in Hershey, PA.
ONE ACT PLAYS
CAREER DAY
The Theater Program performed five different one act plays – including Artist’s Block, a five scene show written by Vito Scutti ’15 – as part of a One Act Play Festival held in the Auditorium on October 24-25, 2014. Directed by Mr. Mark Norman, Mr. Michael McCabe ’08, and Mr. Brian McGinley ’08, a group of eight actors and actresses staged the following plays: Playwriting 101: The Rooftop Lesson by Rich Orloff, Bride and Gloom by Rich Orloff, Airplane by Arthur Haily, Hall Bartlett, and John Champion, Matterhorn by Rich Orloff, and Artist’s Block by Vito Scutti ’15.
The Alumni Association held their annual Career Day on Tuesday morning, October 14, 2014. A new format was introduced for the presentations as each member of the junior class (Class of 2016) remained in their homerooms and the alumni rotated through the classrooms. Each alum presented to four different homerooms and spoke about their experience at La Salle and shared stories of how their La Salle education helped shape their career path. Students also had the opportunity at the end of each presentation to ask questions of the presenters.
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BOB PEFFLE RETIRES AFTER TWENTY-EIGHT SEASONS Bob Peffle, one of the winningest coaches at La Salle College High School, retired on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 after twenty-eight seasons as the Head Soccer Coach. Peffle took over the program in 1987 and compiled a record of 402-132-66. He led the Explorers to eleven appearances in the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship game, winning seven (1993, 1994, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2011, and 2012). He also won back-to-back PIAA District 12 Championships in 2011 and 2012. Bob Peffle stopped teaching last June after seven years as a faculty member in the Mathematics Department. Prior to teaching at La Salle College High School, he was a faculty member at his Alma Mater, Frankford High School, where he also coached baseball and wrestling.
OPEN HOUSE AND ENTRANCE EXAM La Salle College High School held its annual Open House on Sunday, November 9, 2014. Over 600 prospective families attended and more than 1,750 people toured the buildings and campus. Tours were conducted by tandems of Student Ambassadors that included an upperclassman paired with a freshman, which allowed for smaller groups to move throughout the school and visit particular areas of interest. Information sessions were held at the top of each hour in the auditorium with President Brother James Butler, FSC and Principal Michael O’Toole ’68. Music filled the air, all of the athletic programs were present in the gym, and over fifty clubs and activities were represented in “The Pit” area outside the cafeteria. The Scholarship/Entrance Exam was administered on Saturday, December 6, 2014 to over 500 prospective 8th grade boys. While their sons were taking the exam, which lasted approximately three hours, parents had the opportunity to tour parts of the school as well as participate in a Question/Answer Session held in the Auditorium by the school administration.
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THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE The Ministry and Service Team along with La Salle Responds hosted their annual “Every Can Counts” Thanksgiving Food Drive from November 18-25, 2014. Students donated over 12,000 non-perishable items. Proceeds from the Food Drive benefited Saint Vincent’s Parish in Germantown and Pheed Philly.
BAND AND CHORAL CONCERTS The Music Program presented the annual Band Christmas Concert on Monday, December 8, 2014 in the Auditorium. The concert featured seven different ensembles and more than 200 students performing a variety of music, from some of your Christmas favorites to Big Band Jazz. At one point during the concert, they were 78 students performing together on stage. The Choral Program performed their annual Christmas Concert on Monday, December 15, 2014. The audience in the auditorium was treated to thirteen arrangements featuring the voices of over fifty young men in two ensembles under the direction of Mr. Mark Norman. The Belcrofters, the school’s advanced ensemble of twenty singers, performed five numbers including: Ave Maria, Sleigh Ride, and The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. The concert concluded with a combined ensemble performing the classic Christmas carols God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Let There Be Peace On Earth, and O Holy Night.
PRESIDENT’S MEDAL Brother Carl Clayton, FSC was awarded the President’s Medal on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. A constant at La Salle College High School since 1963, Brother proved equal to the challenges of the 1960s and 1970s. He was an Assistant Principal from 1963-68 and returned in 1970 to serve as Academic Assistant Principal and help to heal a school which had been an undeniable casualty of the Cultural Revolution. After departing La Salle in 1977, Brother Carl served briefly as teacher and counselor from 1984-87, only to return in the year 2009 as a senior Brother gradually assuming some responsibilities in guidance, showing a great interest in La Salle sports and activities, and proving a skilled practitioner of the apostolate of encouragement.
O HOLY NIGHT
ALUMNI DAY OF SERVICE
Over 125 students from La Salle College High School brought the miracle of Christmas to children in need through Secret Santa and Operation Santa Claus. Now in its 12th year, Secret Santa delivered presents to the homes of sixty-three oncology and hematology patients from Saint Christopher’s Hospital for Children. Almost $13,000 was raised by the La Salle community to purchase 700+ gifts that were wrapped, tagged, and bagged and then delivered on Christmas Eve by over 90 students (15 Santas and 76 elves). Alumni and parents accompanied the students as they made the deliveries, sang songs, and brought joy to each and every household. Food drives at local companies generated food bags for each family along with a turkey. Fifteen Santas, along with their elves, delivered presents to patients and their families in nine different counties stretching from Cape May County to Lehigh County and Mercer County to Berks County. A total of 169 children (63 patients and their siblings) were serviced by the by the program.
During their winter break from college, a group of young alumni from La Salle College High School spent the day on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 completing service at Sarnelli House in Kensington. The trip was organized by Jim McLaughlin ’57 who coordinated with Sarnelli House to work on the new kitchen area that is being installed to help serve the homeless of Philadelphia. Over fifteen young men from the classes of 2011-2014 primed and painted the ceiling and walls of the kitchen to prepare it for the installation of cabinets and appliances. The group gathered with service members at Sarnelli House for a brief lunch and briefly discussed the meaning of Lasallian service to each of them and what inspired them to volunteer for a day during their winter break.
Operation Santa Claus utilized “Giving Trees” that were located in the main corridor of La Salle College High School during the month of December to obtain gifts for boys and girls. The toys were distributed to local families in need on Christmas Eve by five different groups of students and several members of the faculty. The “Giving Trees” were also used to provide new clothes for adults that were donted to Face to Face in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.
SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION La Salle College High School awarded scholarships to thirty-two 8th grade boys and, on January 8, 2015, those young men along with their parents and a favorite teacher from grade school, attended a Scholarship Reception in their honor. The guests were addressed by former scholarship recipients Conor Hogan ’15 and Edward Devlin ’15 and were hosted at their tables by a current senior, a member of the faculty/staff, and a young alum from the Class of 2012, 2013, or 2014.
WRESTLING
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The Wrestling Team traveled to Father Judge on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 and defeated the Crusaders to win their sixth Philadelphia Catholic League Championship in seven years. La Salle used four pins (three consecutive) in route to a 40-38 victory. First-year coach, Frank Cimato, and his squad recaptured the championship they had lost last year to Father Judge. The following day, the Explorers defeated Public League Champion Central High School to qualify for the PIAA State Tournament in Hershey, PA.
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For Our by Col. Thomas Manion, USMC (Ret.)
TRAVIS MANION DEDICATED HIS LIFE TO THE SERVICE OF HIS COMMUNITY AND HIS COUNTRY AND HE LIVED BY HIS MOTTO OF “IF NOT ME THEN WHO…” EVERY DAY. SO IT WAS HIS FINAL DAY IN FALLUJAH. The first casualty that final day was a Navy Corpsman shot by an Iraqi sniper. As bullets rained down, Travis ran into the open and helped pull the man out of the line of fire, saving his life. He exposed himself again moments later to get a wounded Marine to safety before dashing out to return fire
La Salle classmate Kevin Clearkin put it best when he wrote, “Travis was much more than a gifted athlete and leader on
the field. He was a true friend, who always put others before himself. No matter how much he had on his plate, he ALWAYS made the time to be there for others.” Known as a motivating figure to his classmates at La Salle,
himself – using grenades and bullets to turn the tide of the
he was awarded the Hal Selvey, Jr. Memorial Award for
fight and allow his fellow Marines to tend to the wounded.
Unselfish Dedication and Leadership. The combination of
In those chaotic moments, the enemy sniper managed to
demonstrated earned him an appointment to the
fire one deadly shot past the body armor of First Lieutenant Travis Manion. Once back from the battle, doctors worked to save Travis’ life at Camp Fallujah. But he was already gone. Every man there credits Travis with saving their lives that day – laying his life down for theirs. For his actions 1stLT Travis L. Manion, USMC ’99 was awarded the Silver Star and the Bronze Star with Valor. But the Marine Corps also honored his legacy by naming a building after him at The Basic School (Marine Officer School) in Quantico, VA. Manion Hall serves forever as a reminder to the next generation of Marine officers of Travis’ dedication to service and his leadership – both on and off the battlefield. But those who knew Travis knew that he was a selfless leader long before his final day. At La Salle College High School he was a standout in wrestling, football, and lacrosse, a member of five championship teams, and an All-American wrestler.
service, leadership, athleticism and academic achievement he United States Naval Academy. In Annapolis, Travis excelled in the classroom and in sports, and by 2004 was a preseason national Top 20 Wrestler. His strong character continued to shine, leading to his selection as the winner of the 2003 Weems Award for Leadership and Dedication. Upon his graduation in 2004, Travis chose to follow his father into the Marine Corps. He finished in the top of his class at The Basic School where he was awarded a regular commission in the Marine Corps. After completing Logistics Officer School, Travis was assigned to the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, CA. It wasn’t long after arriving to his first duty station that Travis and his unit were sent to Iraq. During their tour, the First Recon Marines were part of many critical events including support of the 2005 Iraqi election, uncovering weapons caches throughout the region, and assisting with other Iraqi transition missions.
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Country Travis deployed back to Iraq on December 26, 2006, for his
This is an important part of Travis’s story. Although grief may
second tour as part of a Military Transition Team. He and his
endure there is also pride in service, an appreciation for the
fellow Marines worked diligently to change the outcome in
blessings of our country and the perspectives of veterans’
Fallujah, building a brotherhood with the Iraqi Army units
experiences that can enrich our lives and our communities.
and setting the example with strong leadership and a pas-
Through a living legacy from Travis himself, veterans and
sion for their mission – the Iraqi soldiers referred to Travis as
families of the fallen are challenging themselves and others
“Asad” or “Lion”. In an unusual step, Iraqi soldiers participated in Travis’s Memorial Service in Iraq and later they named
to continue the service to community and country.
an outpost after Travis, one of only two named after an
In the past year alone:
American service member.
H 18,000+ Veterans & Survivors supported in 41 communities
Travis’s story did not end with his death. Shortly after his
H 50,000+ Participants in 9/11 Heroes Runs in more
passing, the Manion family with Travis’s mother, the late Janet Manion taking the lead founded the Travis Manion Foundation. The foundation, headquartered in Doylestown – with another office in San Diego – has a long term vision to inspire and activate everyone through the generous spirit of
than 55 communities H 30,000+ Youth Inspired to serve their communities H 5,000+ Volunteers spearheading the “If Not Me, Then Who…” movement
those who serve. Selfless service is the heartbeat of the foun-
There is no doubt Travis worked his whole life to embody
dation. Our military and their families live a
the vision of service La Salle College High School helped
life of service and sacrifice daily; their example provides us a framework to come together,
instill in him. Truly he “left to serve” and in doing so has inspired men and women all
community by community as Americans, to
along his path, across our country
help and support one another.
and into some of the very bleakest
The words Travis spoke before leaving for his second and final deployment to Iraq – “If Not Me, Then Who…” – have inspired a national movement that is growing rapidly. Veterans, families of the fallen and the next generation of future leaders are spearheading this movement to build a nation of heroes in which character, leadership and service are in action every day. The Foundation believes the best way to honor the fallen is by challenging the living and giving veterans, families of the fallen and all citizens ways to lead and serve in their own communities. EXPLORER SPRING 2015 9
places on our planet, to live a life of service as well. 1stLT Travis L. Manion, USMC ’99 was inducted posthumously into the La Salle College High School Hall of Fame on March 1, 2015. The story of Travis and his USNA roommate, Brendan Looney are captured in the recently released and widely acclaimed book, Brothers Forever, co-authored by Col. Tom Manion, USMC (Ret.). www.brothersforeverbook.com
For The Children
by Joseph T. Murphy, Jr., Esq. ’67
Gerard T. Berry, MD ’67 has devoted his career to an area of medicine where biochemistry and clinical medicine meet in an effort to help little children around the globe come into this world and not only survive, but flourish. He is known internationally as one of the world’s leading specialists in Hereditary Galactosemia, one of the Orphan Diseases, so called by the U.S. Government because of their rarity. Simply put – the disease causes a sugar found in milk to build up in an infant’s body and often results in death. Because of the severity of this disorder, it is a law that every infant undergo Newborn Screening for this disorder in each state. A better understanding and search for a cure has been the subject of his laboratory.
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Gerry, a biochemical geneticist and pediatric endocrinologist,
Dr. Berry has been the recipient of both NIH and non-federal
is the Harvey Levy Chair in Metabolism and Director of the
grant awards. He has published over 150 peer review papers
Metabolism Program at the Boston Children’s Hospital, and
and over thirty-five book chapters. He was the recipient
the Professor of Pediatrics at the Harvard Medical School.
of the 2004 Emmanuel Shapiro SIMD Award. Dr. Berry’s
He is also the Director of the Harvard Medical School Bio-
primary basic science and clinical research efforts are focused
chemical Genetics Training Program. Gerry received a Bach-
on Hereditary Galactosemia, inositol metabolism in the
elor of Science degree from the University of Notre Dame.
brain particularly during fetal development, as well as a
He was awarded a M.D. degree from the Jefferson Medical
number of other metabolic disorders. He has also received
College/Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsyl-
recognition as a “Top Doctor” by both the Philadelphia
vania. He completed his residency in Pediatrics at the Thomas
and Boston magazines.
Jefferson University Hospital. He then began a combined fellowship in Biochemical Genetics and Pediatric Endocrinology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He joined the faculty of the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in 1981, and was promoted to Professor of Pediatrics in 1995. After twenty years on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania, he assumed the position of Division Chief for Metabolism and the Director of the Biochemical Genetics and the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory at the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Gerry was then appointed Vice Dean for Research and Professor of Pediatrics and Biochemistry at the Jefferson Medical College/Thomas Jefferson University. After relocation to Boston, Dr. Berry was appointed Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Berry is an Associate Member of the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, and a Member of the Manton Center for Orphan Disease Research at Boston Children’s Hospital. He has served as the Corresponding Member representing the USA for the Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism, a Member of the Board of Directors of the Society for Inherited Metabolic Disorders, Associate Editor of the journal, Diabetes, and as a Communicating Editor for the Journal of Inherited Metabolic Diseases. His review panel and other NIH service work includes serving as a Member of Gene Therapy and Inborn Errors (GTIE) Special Emphasis Panel, a Member of the Therapeutic Advances for Genetic Diseases (TAG) study section and the Chairman of the NIH Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network Data and Safely Monitoring Board 2.
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Richard Bennett, MD, a classmate of Gerry’s from Jefferson Medical School, said, “Dr. Berry’s career in medicine has been nothing short of spectacular. Gerry is currently involved in establishing a nationwide program of early intervention and newborn screening which in all likelihood will directly alter the current practice of neonatal medicine.” This work also has ramifications for other children with development disabilities. Dr. Judith Fridovich-Keil, Professor of Human Genetics at Emory University School of Medicine says, “If your Hall of Fame is intended to honor alumni not only for the internationally renowned professionals they have become, but also for the kind of genuine, wonderful people they have remained, then Gerry is your man.” On March 1, 2015, Gerry was inducted into the La Salle College High School Hall of Fame, joined by members of the class of 1967, friends, family, patients, his wife Nancy, son Gerry and his wife, Holly, who are also physicians, and the newest member of the family, Annie!
For
La Salle by Christopher M. Carabello ’82
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WHILE A STUDENT AT LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL, BENJAMIN J. VENTRESCA, JR. ’70 WAS ACTIVE IN THE BAND, DRAMATICS, STUDENT COUNCIL, AND WAS EDITOR OF THE BLUE AND GOLD (YEARBOOK). UPON GRADUATION, HE EARNED ENGINEERING DEGREES AT VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, WHERE HE ROWED ON THE VARSITY LIGHTWEIGHT EIGHT, SERVED AS CHAPTER PRESIDENT OF THE ASCE, AND CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT ENGINEERING COUNCIL. As a Consulting Engineer, he performed multiple engage-
numerous articles on topics that include organization
ments for NASA (including participation in the design of the
structure and management as well as on strategic planning
Space Shuttle) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (in
and relationship marketing, and was awarded First Place for
the development of CONRAIL). Following that, Ben has held
Excellence in DataBase Marketing by the Direct Marketing
positions as a Consulting Principal for a regional consulting
Association in February 1991.
firm and then as a Consulting Manager for Touche Ross & Company. He has worked as a consultant to a wide array of businesses for over thirty-eight years and has established his credentials in strategic planning, marketing, market research, organization management, operations management, risk management, and systems integration.
Ben has a remarkable passion for La Salle College High School; however, his was ignited less as a student and more so upon his return as a volunteer when his sons, Ryan ’95 and Greg ’96, were students at his alma mater. He, like his father (Ben ’45) before him, was active with the Men of La Salle and served as their Trea-
In 1987, Ben co-
surer. Ben also
founded Brandywine
co-chaired the
Consulting Group, Inc.
school’s auction
and currently serves
for three years.
as Managing Partner.
In 2001, Ben was
As a principal in the
appointed to the
consulting opera-
Board of Trustees
tion, Ben maintains
and has served in a
direct involvement
number of capaci-
on selective Client
ties including Vice-
engagements as well
Chair. In 2009, he
as performing his
was elected as the
responsibilities as
second lay person to
Chief Executive Of-
serve as Chairman of
ficer and marketer. His hands-on approach to
the Board of Trustees.
consulting has afforded him the opportunity to interact with all levels of the Client organizations and to act as a catalyst for change across levels and departmental boundaries. Ben has also served as Senior Vice-President and member of the Board of Directors of Farm Journal, Inc. He has published
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During his time on the Board of Trustees, Ben was integrally involved in the development and implementation of two strategic plans for the school. The first, set as its priorities financial aid and the endowment fund, faculty relations
and involvement, the curriculum, student life, institutional
North America of the Brothers of the Christian Schools,
advancement and outreach, the Board of Trustees, the
and as General Chair of La Salle’s Major Gift Initiative tasked
Lasallian Mission, and a facilities needs analysis. Later, he
with raising the funds to construct two artificial fields and
would develop one that focused on our Mission, Lasallian
the new Student Life Center (Dining Hall).
identity, leadership, global awareness and diversity, communication, and financial stability. In addition, he helped to effectively transition two changes in the school’s administration and provided valuable leadership during the 2004-2005 academic year at a time when school leadership was in a state of flux.
Ben and his wife, Susan, reside in West Chester, PA – a 31 mile/45 minute commute that is not always conducive to active volunteers. In 2014, Susan was awarded the President’s Medal in recognition of her service to the school and her support of Ben for his thirteen years of service to the Board of Trustees. When Ben and Susan are not attending school
Ben Ventresca helped to structure the Office of Institutional
functions and events, they can be found in the Washington,
Advancement and spearheaded an audit of La Salle’s market-
DC Area with their sons and grandchildren – CDR Ryan ’95
ing, communications, and admissions efforts, which resulted
and Christine Ventresca and their children Rhys and Cecilia,
in the school’s first Marketing Plan. He placed a greater
along with Greg ’96 and Oona Ventresca and their
emphasis on fundraising and, in 2006, was key to the launch
children Elspeth, Orla, and Hugh.
of Fulfilling The Promise, a $25 million capital campaign responsible for the acquisition of 34 acres of land, the construction of Kestler Hall, the sequential renovation of the existing academic facilities, and a $5 million increase in the endowment fund. It was the largest fundraising effort in school history and two and a half years later, and in conjunction with the sesquicentennial anniversary of the school, Ben was front and center as Kestler Hall was dedicated and three new fields opened for play. Ben dramatically changed the complexion and direction of La Salle College High School. He currently serves on the Mission Executive Council of the District of Eastern
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Benjamin J. Ventresca, Jr. ’70 became the 79th inductee into the La Salle College High School of Fame on March 1, 2015. The Hall of Fame plaques that adorn the first floor corridor of the school vary in length from thirty-one words (Jim Foley ’56) to eighty-one words (Len Bossak ’69). Ben Ventresca’s could very well be eight simple words. Ironically, the same eight words that run across the bottom of the print materials for the Major Gift Initiative that he currently chairs. “For The Explorers, For The Future, For La Salle.” Eight powerful words describing one dedicated individual.
THE MISSION CONTINUES…
TO S E R V E , TO S U P P O R T, TO E X P L O R E .
Giving Doesn’t Get Any Easier… For more information regarding the 2014-2015 De La Salle Annual Fund, please visit www.lschs.org/annualfund or call the Office of Institutional Advancement at (215) 402-4812 You can follow your class’ progress at www.lschs.org/honorroll You can make your gift online at www.lschs.org/gift, or to set-up a recurring gift linked to your credit or debit card, please visit www.lschs.org/recurringgift. On behalf of the young men that benefit from the generosity of our caring community, thank you. EXPLORER SPRING 2015 15
Ways To Give… The Hartzell Family
The Martosella Family
IN JANUARY OF 2015, MR. AND MRS. SCOTT M. HARTZELL FUNDED THE DAVID PROGRAM GRADUATION AWARD, WHICH WILL BE PRESENTED EACH YEAR AT GRADUATION TO A STUDENT IN THE DAVID PROGRAM WHO EXEMPLIFIES AN EXTREMELY STRONG WORK ETHIC ALONG WITH A TENACIOUS DESIRE TO SUCCEED. The Hartzell’s feel strongly about recognizing the efforts of students in the program and 5% of the endowed fund will be distributed annually. “We want the young man to be congratulated for his hard work and to know that life throws many obstacles, but what a person does with these obstacles will define his character. “
David Martosella ’83 has fond memories of his days as a student at La Salle College High School. It was important to Dave and his wife, Mary Anne, to have their three sons – David ’12, Michael ’15, and Anthony ’19 – experience the same. “I am proud to support La Salle College High School and I do so because it’s the best way for me to say thank you. I am thankful for the great education it has given me and my sons. It’s an education that is not limited to scholastics and includes lasting relationships with faculty and classmates along with a rock solid foundation in understanding true values in life.“ AS A BUSINESS OWNER, DAVE MARTOSELLA IS HAPPY TO SUPPORT LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH THE OSTC (OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP TAX CREDIT) PROGRAM.
Lansdale, PA
Scott and Jeanne experienced the David Program first-hand through their son, Shawn ’14, who is now a freshman at Iona College. Although Shawn struggled at times, he was able to embrace his learning differences and balance his academics with being a member of the rowing program. They wanted to show their appreciation to the Christian Brothers, faculty, and coaches who worked with Shawn, but mostly to Lisa Agnew and the staff of the David Center. “The culture of La Salle College High School is a special place whereby the young men grow academically, spiritually, as well as emotionally and have a strong sense toward community service. It absolutely warms our hearts to recall the dedication and passion that went in to turning our son into a young man.”
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“I feel very fortunate that I have the opportunity to assist students experience a La Salle education. The OSTC Program makes it easy as I can to substitute tax payments to the State of Pennsylvania with contributions to La Salle.”
Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) Programs WHAT ARE THEY? The EITC/OSTC Programs enable the business you own or work for to redirect state tax dollars to La Salle College High School. Funds received under this program provide need-based tuition assistance to students at La Salle College High School.
The Smyth Family North Wales, PA
Although new to the La Salle community, Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Smyth are veterans of supporting their children’s schools. Since the arrival of Jack ’18 in September, Mike and Carla have been major sponsors of the Auction, Dinner Dance, and Basketball Program. MIKE, WHO IS PRESIDENT AND COO OF LAND ROVER AND JAGUAR WILLOW GROVE ALONG WITH LAND ROVER AND JAGUAR MAIN LINE, USES THE EITC (EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT) PROGRAM TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCHOOL. Mike also owns a Meineke Car Care Center on York Road in Willow Grove (adjacent to the dealerships) and donates a portion of every service invoice from a La Salle family back to La Salle College High School. “We are so very happy to be part of the La Salle community and would do anything to support the school and all of its offerings.”
HOW DOES IT BENEFIT YOU? 75% of your contribution to La Salle College High School will go as a tax credit for your business and increases to 90% if you agree to contribute the same amount for two years. The remaining 25% (or 10% for a two year commitment) that is not included in the tax credit, may be claimed as a charitable donation on your federal tax return. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Any C-Corporation or S-Corporation that pays the following PA state taxes is eligible for the EITC/OSTC programs: • Corporate Net Income Tax • Capital Stock and Franchise Tax • Bank and Trust Company Shares Tax • Title Insurance Companies Shares Tax • Insurance Premiums Tax • Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax • Pass-through Entities • Personal Income Tax of S-Corporation shareholders or partnership partners HOW DOES ONE APPLY? Applying to become an EITC/OSTC contributing business is easy! Applications are submitted online via a single application. There’s no long paperwork to fill out or forms to be sent in. Everything you need to know can be found at www.lschs.org/eitc or contact Brett T. Foley ’00, Director of Annual Giving, at (215) 402-4812 or foleyb@lschs.org La Salle College High School Office of Summer Programs 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038 215 402 4390 phone 215 233 1418 fax summer@lschs.org
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HALL OF ATHLETICS INDUCTION OCTOBER 17, 2014
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HALL OF ATHLETICS In September of 2012, La Salle College High School inducted the inaugural class into its Hall of Athletics in an effort to honor athletic legends at the school.
THE CLASS OF 2015 WILL BE HONORED AT AN INDUCTION CEREMONY THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE FALL OF 2015 IN CONJUNCTION WITH HOMECOMING WEEKEND. Alumni, parents, faculty, students, and friends of La Salle College High School can nominate individual athletes, teams, and leaders (coaches, moderators, athletic directors). The Hall of Athletics Selection Committee will review all nominations solely on accomplishments and performances at La Salle College High School. Accolades achieved following high school or while not representing La Salle College High School will not be considered. Individual athletes must have graduated at least ten years ago (prior to 2005 for this nominating class) and coaches must have been retired from active coaching for at least one year. An announcement regarding the initial inductees will be made in early June and the inductees will be formally presented in the Summer 2015 issue of the Explorer as well as on the school’s website.
THE HALL OF ATHLETICS SELECTION COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS:
MARTY STANCZAK ’60, CHAIRMAN • Athletic Director 1970-1991 • Dean of Students 1991-2007 BOB PEFFLE • Hall of Fame Soccer Coach • Head Wrestling and Baseball Coach (Frankford High School)
JOSEPH COLISTRA ’64 • Hall of Fame Football Coach SEAN McCOOK ’86 • Alumni Association Representative • All-Catholic Runner
PAUL COLISTRA ’00 • All-Catholic Selection in Football and Lacrosse TONY RESCH • Hall of Fame Lacrosse Coach • Athletic Director 2001-2012
DAVE DIEHL ’55 • 50 Years as a Principal, Teacher, and/or Administrator • Football and Golf Coach
BILL DONOHOE ’96 • Football and Basketball Coach • School Historian
WILLIAM WHITESIDE, ESQ. ’46 • Board of Trustees Representative • Football Player, University of Notre Dame • Founder of the Hockey Program at La Salle College High School
JOE PARISI • Athletic Director 1991-2001, 2012 to present • Hall of Fame Baseball Coach
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Please visit www.lschs.org/hoa to view induction rules and qualifications as well as download a nomination form. NOMINATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED ONLINE OR DIRECTED TO: La Salle College High School ATTN: Hall of Athletics 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, PA 19038
THE DEADLINE FOR ALL NOMINATIONS IS MAY 4, 2015.
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AUCTION – BATTLE OF THE BEACHES NOVEMBER 1, 2015
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DURING THE COMMUNION BREAKFAST ON MARCH 1, 2015, WILLIAM J. WASYLENKO ’69 WAS PRESENTED WITH THE WILLIAM J. WHELAN ’55 ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD FOR HIS DEDICATED AND CONSISTENT SERVICE TO LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL. BILL “WAS” WASYLENKO HAS SPENT COUNTLESS HOUR CHRONICLING THE HISTORY OF FOOTBALL AT LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL. AS THE UNOFFICIAL ARCHIVIST FOR LA SALLE FOOTBALL, BILL IS THE AUTHOR OF 100 SEASONS OF LA SALLE FOOTBALL AND HIS RESEARCH HAS ALLOWED PLAYERS, ALUMNI, AND FANS ALIKE TO RELIVE THE RICH HISTORY OF THE PROGRAM.
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COL. GEORGE EDELMANN, USMC (RET.) ’39 married his wife, Philomena, on November 10, 2012 (Marine Corps Birthday) after a 2 ½ year courtship. Since their wedding, they have been cruising to Alaska, Quebec, Panama Canal, Mississippi River, Ireland, England, and the Baltic Countries. They plan to cruise the Iberian Peninsula and Algean area. They intend to keep going as long as God allows them to – Deo Gratias!
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PHILIP O’NEIL ’41 is retired in Fort Collins, CO. He is physically able and enjoying sons, daughter and the mountains. HENRY W. PLETCHER, MD ’46 is happy to be reading about fellow classmates and enjoys being the great grandfather of two girls. CHARLES WYNN ’46 and his wife, Beverly, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a cruise through the Panama Canal and a side trip to Saint Thomas where they honeymooned. ED BADER ’47 has been married for sixty-four years to his wife Dolores. They have five children, nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. WJOHN DIGRAZIA ’47 and his wife, Liane, are celebrating sixty-years of marriage with the birth of their first great grandchild. LAWRENCE J. NUGENT ’47 is retired and living in Ocean City, NJ. Most of his six children are living nearby. V. RICHARD SHERIDAN ’47 is still enjoying sports, including skiing at Elk Mountain, PA and Alta, UT. Also, bicycling along East River Drive around the Art Museum and along the Parkway. Of course, cheering for La Salle Football, Baseball, Swimming, Track, Basketball, and Soccer.
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WALTER GUTHERMAN ’48 writes he has been married to his wife, Marie, for sixty-three years. Together they have sixteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. ALBERT TWADDELL ’48 has been retired since 1990 and married for sixty-two years.
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VINCE MCDERMOTT, MD ’50 and his wife, Peg, completed thirteen years of weekly volunteer medical services for persons with no medical insurance in September. LOUIS SANNINO ’50 remembers the day in 1946 when he received his one-half scholarship/grant to La Salle College High School. ALBERT PFLUGER ’52 and his wife, Rosalie, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and the birth of their first granddaughter, Elizabeth Rose. JOSEPH A. KOCH ’53 is proud to report that his grandson Robert Koch is a member of the Class of 2018 at La Salle College High School and follows his brother Brendan ’13. RICHARD BISSELL ’55 is a retired architect who loves music – saxophone and clarinet (Lee County Symphony Orchestra) and is now majoring in Jazz Improvisation at the University of North Carolina. WALTER SELLERS ’52 is retired and volunteers at Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, NJ. JOSEPH FLANAGAN, MD ’55 was present for the unveiling of his official portrait at Lankenau Hospital. Dr. Flanagan was Chairman of the Division of Ophthalmology at the Lankenau Hospital for over twenty years.
THE CLASS OF 1965 WILL CELEBRATE ITS
50-YEAR REUNION
IN CONJUNCTION WITH GRADUATION ON MAY 29-30, 2015. JOHN “JACK” MUIR ’55 and his wife Anne are celebrating their 50th Anniversary with a cruise to the Caribbean with their four children and six grandchildren. DAVID CAMPBELL ’56 writes that he just returned from teaching an MBA course at Nanjing University in China. PETER W. FREY, PHD ’56 took his grandson William Frey to his first La Salle football game. ROBERT F. LYONS, MD ’56 retired in February 2014 after forty-one years as Chief of Infectious Disease at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. CHARLES STOKES, JR. ’56 is in his 30th year as a Florida resident – mostly in Sarasota. REVEREND FATHER CHARLES J. SULLIVAN ’56 is a retired priest residing at Resurrection Church. Father Sullivan retired in 2014 celebrating forty-eight years of ordination. He is also the Pastor Emeritus of Saint Bernard’s Parish. JOSEPH CICCIMARO ’57 celebrated his 75th Birthday with a few hundred of his closest friends – alumni, students, and parents – attended a Music Social in his honor on January 31, 2015 in the gymnasium at La Salle College High School. RAYMOND CHRISTIE, JR. ’58 and his wife, Beverly, drove 11,000 miles from coast-to-coast from May through July. “We have a most beautiful and wonderful country!” LOUIS DIMARIA ’58 writes that his son’s restaurant, Brother Paul’s Pub and Restaurant, located in in Eagleville, PA, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. All alumni are invited to visit. EDWARD JEREMY MILLER, PHD ’58 is retired from university teaching and continues in research as an Emeritus Professor. JAMES J. SIRAVO, DDS ’58 and his wife, Ana, celebrated a double retirement and their 46th Wedding Anniversary in August of 2014. LTC ROBERT B. BYRNES, USA (RET.) ’59 and his high school sweetheart, Anna Maria Palmer Byrnes, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 29, 2014.
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JOSEPH C. GALLAGHER, JR., DO ’62 was named Best Hair Restoration Doctor in 2014 by Philadelphia and Main Line Magazines. JAMES WILSON ’62 and his wife, June, recently enjoyed Danube and Rhine River Cruises. JOSEPH D’ANGELO, EDD ’63 is enjoying retirement and attending alumni events. THOMAS M. O’KEEFE ’63 is serving his second year on La Salle University’s Alumni Board and is beginning his 43rd year of teaching at Bucks County Community College. ROBERT YACOBELLIS ’64 thoroughly enjoyed the 50th reunion in June 2014. “It was great to get together with old friends.” EUGENE CATTIE ’66 writes that after eighteen years, his four sons have chosen homes within four miles of them in Midlothian, VA and are no longer scattered along the East Coast. DENNIS LAWLER, ESQ. ’66 has joined the law firm of Archer & Greiner, P.C. THOMAS BALDINO, PHD ’67 is currently serving as Interim Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences for the second time and completing the editorial work on his third book on minority voting in US Elections. RICHARD E. KREIPE, MD ’67 received the Academy for Eating Disorders Leadership in Clinical, Administrative and Educational Service Award at the Annual AED Meeting. ANTHONY LOPRESTI ’67 just completed his 6th season as Mimo Director at Festival Musica sull’Acqua on Lake Como in Italy (www.festivalmusicasullacqua.org). GREGORY A. MEYER ’67 retired after thirty-eight years as a cameraman and editor at KYW-TV. JAKE BARRETT ’69 was re-elected to his second two-year term as a District Councilor in Syracuse, NY.
NEWS NOTES
THE CLASS OF 1970 WILL CELEBRATE ITS
THE CLASS OF 1975 WILL CELEBRATE ITS
AT THE GRAND REUNION ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015.
AT THE GRAND REUNION ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015.
45-YEAR REUNION
40-YEAR REUNION
CAPT. MICHAEL J. DOUGHERTY, USN, (RET.) ’69 retired in October 2013 after forty years in Naval Aviation (29 Military and 11 Civilian). He is now the owner of Hudson Consulting, LLC, which focuses on foreign military sales and organizational management. PHILIP GRANDE ’69 retired after forty years in engineering and supply chain management with Scott Paper Company and SCA (Swedish Forrest Products Company). He formed Avalon House Lifting, LLC and is renovating homes at the Jersey Shore. PHILLIP HELLER ’69 is restoring a steel sailboat and hopes to sail to Bermuda the summer of 2015. GRANT MACAVOY ’69 was inducted into “The Walk of Fame” on the Avenue of the Arts in Philadelphia. JOSEPH PASCUZZO, DO ’69 is a partner and recent acting CFO of Hematology/Oncology Group, the largest private practice oncology group in California. MICHAEL POPKINS ’69 defeated a challenger to his seat on the San Diego Superior Court to retain his judgeship.
THOMAS KEATING ’73 was named President of Board of Control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association. WILLIAM GARRITY, JR. ’74 is Manager, Major Account – Southeast Zone for Canon Solutions America. FRANK P. CERVONE, ESQ. ’75 traveled to New Orleans, LA to accept the Third Annual Mark Hardin Award for Child Welfare Legal Scholarship and Systems Change. The award from the American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law aims to highlight an individual’s personal achievement and commitment in the areas of legal scholarship and systems change surrounding children. CHRISTOPHER SANTORO ’77 writes that he has twin boys – Alec and Matthew – in the Class of 2018 at La Salle College High School.
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MIKE SHEEHAN ’69 celebrated his 40th year of employment with General Electric.
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RICHARD DILAURENZO ’70 and his wife Jo Ann were married on January 18, 2014 and are both enjoying the best time of their lives. JAMES HACKNEY ’70 is planning to go to Russia for the fifth time to teach English to children using the Bible. MICHAEL A. JANKOWSKI ’73, together with his partners, sold his company in 2013 and is now enjoying “trial” retirement in Southern California. If any of his old friends are in the LA area, he’d love to hear from you.
THE CLASS OF 1980 WILL CELEBRATE ITS
35-YEAR REUNION AT THE GRAND REUNION ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015.
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JOSEPH O’CONNOR ’80 started working as an Estimator with National Publishing Company. CAPT. EUGENE P. KIERNAN, JR. ’81 recently retired from the US Navy Reserves in August 2013 after twenty-eight years of active and reserve service. WILLIAM O’BRIEN, MD ’83 is in solo family practice in Levittown, PA. PATRICK DURBIN ’84 launched Sea Bird Wines this year from his winery in Sonoma, CA. Sea Bird makes Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay from vineyards in the Sonoma and Napa Valleys.
THE CLASS OF 1985 WILL CELEBRATE ITS
30-YEAR REUNION AT THE GRAND REUNION ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015.
CHARLES “CHUCK” MINNICH ’85 was inducted into Ancillae-Assumpta Academy’s Alumni Hall of Fame. He is a graduate of the Class of 1981 and was honored at a ceremony held at the Academy as part of the school’s annual FIAT Day celebration. DAN PICKARD ’85 has been appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce (Penny Pritzker) and the U.S. Trade Representative (Ambassador Froman) to serve on the Industry Trade Advisory Committee, which advises The White House as to developing trade policy and pursuing international trade agreements.
JASON HEALY SPERA ’89 AND JOHN J WALLS III ’89 are co-founders of Aegis Software. Aegis provides factorywide Manufacturing Operations Systems around the world. Aegis Software develops, deploys, and services manufacturing optimization, management, and analysis software. Its systems utilize the CAD design of a product to be manufactured to assist the preparation of the information required by the factory floor to actually execute the assembly process. The solution then controls the execution of the process on the factory floor, acquires data from production machines and operates, manages the quality processes, and produces traceability and analysis regarding process, product and material information. The company’s software products serve the discrete manufacturing markets with particular emphasis on electronics assembly manufacturers, both OEM and EMS providers. Jason and John having been working with La Salle College High School’s Robotics Team and have offered internship opportunities for the students. The students will be provided an opportunity to work along-side professionals coding in C Sharp. They will also be offered the opportunity to work across the various departments based on the seasonal work load of the company.
PETER SIGMUND ’85 was one of three alums were inducted into the La Salle University Hall of Athletics on Saturday, February 14, 2015 during halftime of the Men’s Basketball Game against Davidson. The Varsity 4+, which included coxswain TIM CURRAN ’89 and stroke JOHN FITZPATRICK ’87, won the 1991 Dad Vail Championship. The La Salle University boat beat out forty-five other entries to become the school’s first Varsity 4+ Dad Vail Champions in program history. The boat, which was coached by Pete Sigmund ’85, was undefeated during the spring of 1991. PETER J. TANTALA, P.E. ’88 was appointed to the Development Services Advisory Committee of the Philadelphia Water Department. SEAN O’HARA ’89 and his wife Katie celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary in November 2013 with a trip to Paris.
Recently, they spent 2½ hours meeting with six students who were interested in the internship. They explained details about their company and visited the Robotics Shop. The students gave detailed explanations of what contribution each individual made to the process of building the robot. The tour of the very crowded and loud shop was a wonderful experience for both gentlemen. The one commented that repeatedly resonated from both of them was “I wish we had this when I attended La Salle,” which clearly validated the Robotics Team.
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CRAIG M. FITZGERALD ’91, his wife Mary, and three sons moved to Houston, TX. Craig and his classmate, John Butler ’91, are football coaches for the NFL Houston Texans. They both moved with former Penn State Head Coach Bill O’Brien who is now the head coach of the Houston Texans.
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NEWS NOTES
THE CLASS OF 1995 WILL CELEBRATE ITS
MICHAEL SCARCELLE ’94
20-YEAR REUNION AT THE GRAND REUNION ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015.
GERARD M. WHITE ’91 has been at Berk-Tek, a Nexans Company, for ten years. He is currently a sales representative handling OEM Account Management for the company, which is an industry leader in LAN Cable solutions. TIM MICSKO ’92 was recently hired by A&E Networks as their Vice-President of Post Production and is responsible for all aspects of post-production for their original scripted programming across their six cable channels, including A&E, Lifetime, History, Lifetime Movie Network, FYI, and H2. DANIEL BURKEY ’94 was appointed Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Diversity in the School of Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He also serves as an Associate Professor in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department. MICHAEL SCARCELLE ’94 recently made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera and will debut at Carnegie Hall. Scarcelle has sung leading roles around the world with companies such as London Symphony Orchestra, Munich Philharmonic, Vienna Konzerthaus, Festival Lyrique (France), Leipzig Symphony, Volkstheater Rostock (Germany), and Opera Naples. He earned a Cultural Diplomacy award from the United States Embassy for his performance in a concert of Broadway music with the Macedonia Philharmonic. MATTHEW J. BRACE, MD ’96 is a Family Physician with the University of Pennsylvania practicing in Yardley, PA.
MATTHEW F. LEWANDOWSKI, II ’96 is excited to begin his second season as Production Manager at the Philadelphia Theatre Company. RAJESH C. NORONHA, ESQ. ’98 was named to the Rising Stars List of Super Lawyers for 2014. SEAN MATTHEWS ’99 married Kim Koehler in Cape Cod, MA on September 20, 2014.
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JAMIE WARREN ’00 founded a videogame arts and culture company called Kill Screen and was recently featured in Fortune magazine. He was formerly a culture reporter for the Wall Street Journal and has been an advocate for game culture and serves as an advisor to MoMA’s department of Architecture and Design. He also hosts Game/Show on PBS and is frequent contributor to NPR, and has spoken at SXSW, the New York Film Festival, and XOXO. JOSEPH F. SLABINSKI ’01 and his wife, Jennifer, were married on May 9, 2014. They honeymooned in Grand Cayman. Joe and Jenn live in Bridesburg and Joe is working the family business – Slabinski Funeral Home. ANDREW “DREW” MORRISROE ’02 has been elected Chairman of the Board of Governors of Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY).
THE CLASS OF 2000 WILL CELEBRATE ITS
DAVID NAAB ’03 and Alissa DiClemente were married on October 11, 2014.
AT THE GRAND REUNION ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015.
BILL BENZ ’04 was nominated for an Emmy for his work on Porlandia.
15-YEAR REUNION
CHRISTOPHER GRADY ’07 AND SEVERAL ALUMS FROM LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL – BEN COURTNEY ’07, ROB STOTT ’06, AND ANDREW CLAY ’07
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ANDREW T. MEDWID ’04 married Bridgett McGinley on May 17, 2014 in Philadelphia.
THE CLASS OF 2005 WILL BE CELEBRATING ITS
THE CLASS OF 2010 WILL CELEBRATE ITS
ON SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 FROM 6:00 TO 9:00 PM AT LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL.
ON SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015 FROM 6:00 TO 9:00 PM AT MAGERK’S PUB AND GRILL IN FORT WASHINGTON, PA.
10-YEAR REUNION
KEVIN MILLER ’04 is a scientist/engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. MATTHEW PRICE ’04 recently received a Masters Degree in Architecture from Temple University DOUGLAS TAYLOR ’04 recently purchased a home in New Hope, PA. He serves as Vice President for an educational non-profit, Amped for Education, which focuses on building schools in Nicaragua. He is also an MBA candidate at Saint Joseph’s University. DREW WILKINS ’06 is in his sixth season with the Baltimore Ravens organization. As a defensive coaching assistant, he is responsible for the weekly production of the defensive playbook, scouting reports, film breakdown, and study of opponents tips and tendencies. Wilkins assists Clarence Brooks with the defensive line, working closely with a unit that ranked third in the league in run defense and second in the league in sacks (49) in 2014. Wilkins’ duties also include coaching the scout team in practice, presenting weekly reports to the defensive players, and assisting the Ravens’ in football analytics research.
5-YEAR REUNION
SN JUSTIN PRICE ’07, USN recently placed third in a basewide Cross-Fit Competition at Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida. He is inspired to serve by the legacy of 1stLT Travis Manion, USMC ’99. Justin is currently stationed at the Naval Submarine Base in New London, CT. TERENCE J. MCCARRICK, JR., ESQ. ’08 followed in the footsteps of another great Explorer (Jim Basile ’82) by joining the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis. ERIK CWIK ’09 has been granted a Teaching Fellowship at Boston College. He began teaching English in the Fall 2014 semester. WESTY HOPKINS ’09 graduated as Cum Laude Finance Major in 2014 from the University of Notre Dame.
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STEPHEN SINNOTT ’10 was Captain of the William and Mary Football Team.
ZACHARY GILBERT ’07 graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s with an MBA in 2013 and interned for the Baltimore Ravens from 2010-2014 and during their reign as Super Bowl Champions. He is currently working in sales for the Philadelphia 76ers.
SHANE CAMPBELL ’11 spent the summer in Los Angeles interning at Epic Picture Studios in Hollywood.
CHRISTOPHER GRADY ’07 and several alums from La Salle College High School – BEN COURTNEY ’07, ROB STOTT ’06, AND ANDREW CLAY ’07 – ran as “Team La Salle College High School” in the 9/11 Heroes Run in DC.
ZAIRE FRANKLIN ’13 was the starting linebacker for Syracuse University and was named to the ACC All-Academic Team.
PHILIP J. HAGGERTY ’07 is a Licensed Team Leader with Dave Woods State Farm Agency in Eagleville, PA.
DANTE J. MASSI III ’13 is a sophomore majoring in Graphic Design at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art. RYAN WINSLOW ’13 is the punter for the University of Pittsburgh and was named to the ACC All-Academic Team.
RYAN WINSLOW ’13
KEVIN O’CONNELL ’07 lives in Manhattan, NY and works at JP Morgan.
MICHAEL VECCHIONE, JR. ’11 writes that he is proud to be an alum of La Salle College High School.
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W E W E L C O M E / W E R E M E M B E R WE WELCOME
CORNELIUS F. “NEIL” MADDEN ’51,
ROBERT P. MORAN ’69 AND HIS WIFE, MARY, WELCOME A GRANDSON, MACAULEY “MAC” SMITH, ON FEBRUARY 28, 2015.
brother of John ’58.
MICHAEL T. MILLER ’85 AND HIS WIFE, JENNIFER, WELCOMED A SON, BROOKS LINWOOD, ON JUNE 17, 2014. CHRISTOPHER CIAVARELLI ’94 AND HIS WIFE, TONYA, WELCOMED THEIR FIFTH CHILD, A BOY, VINCENT EDWARD, ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2014. STEVE DUNCHESKI ’94 AND HIS WIFE, KATE, WELCOMED A SON, PATRICK HARTING DUNCHESKIE, ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2014. TOM DEVLIN ’00 AND HIS WIFE, SARAH, WELCOMED A DAUGHTER, MAURA KATHRYN DEVLIN, ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2014. RAY SHAY ’00 AND HIS WIFE, CORY, WELCOMED A SON, KILLIAN FRANCES, ON OCTOBER 5, 2014. TOM MCCAFFERY ’01 AND HIS WIFE, ERIN, WELCOMED A SON, BRENDAN THOMAS MCCAFFREY ON JULY 14, 2014. DINO DEDIC ’02 AND HIS WIFE, JENNA, CELEBRATED THE BIRTH OF THEIR DAUGHTER, EVELYN MIA DEDIC IN JUNE 2014. CHRISTOPHER MCMULLIN, ESQ. ’02 AND HIS WIFE BRIE, A SON, WAYNE WINNING MCMULLIN, ON JUNE 27, 2014. RORY M. HEENAN ’03 AND HIS WIFE, HEATHER TOOLAN HEENAN, A BOY, BRETT PAUL, ON NOVEMBER 7, 2014. MARK NORMAN AND HIS WIFE, HEATHER, WELCOMED A SON, LUCAS DAVID NORMAN, ON JULY 9, 2014.
JOSEPH W. PETTIT ’52 JOHN T. KOEGLER ’53, brother of Bruce Koegler ’55. FRASER M. WALL ’54, brother of Frank Wall ’69. GREGORY J. DEAN, ESQ. ’55, father of Gregory ’81, Michael ’87, and Brian ’90. FRANCIS E. GLEESON, JR. ESQ. ’55, father of Frank Gleeson ’87. MICHAEL P. BOLAND ’56, brother of Francis ’54, William ’57, James ’61, John ’64, and Bernard ’65; cousin of Msgr. John Boland ’46. JOHN E. DURICHEK ’56 JAMES GOODYEAR ’56 JAMES J. MORRISSEY, JR. ‘56 ANDREW J. SCHAST ’59
JOHN F. FRIEL, PHD ’62
STEPHEN P. GARY ’64
BROTHER NICHOLAS SULLIVAN, FSC, PHD ’45 REVEREND JOHN E. FITZGERALD ’47 JOSEPH M. ORLANDO ’47 DONALD J. BURKHIMER ’48 ROBERT B. GRAHAM ’48 REVEREND MONSIGNOR FRANCIS A. MENNA ’48 JOSEPH J. RICHARDSON, SR. ’48, brother of James ’50.
REVEREND CHARLES J. DAY ’49 FRANCIS J. MULLIN, PHD ’49
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JOHN CHARYSZYN, father of Collin ’14 and Kevin ’14. ANN B. COLEMAN, mother of John ’77; Edward ’82 and James ’85.
NICHOLAS E. CYMBALA EUGENE D. D’ALESSANDRO, SR., father of Eugene, Jr. ’84 and David ’89. MARTIN DEGOVANNI, father of Ryan Parfitt ’01.
JAMES A. MUNN ’69
MICHAEL J. DOYLE, father of Michael ’07.
FRANCIS “JACK” LYONS ’02, brother of James ’99; grandson of Francis Leaming ’37.
MARTIN G. PENDERGAST ’45, father of Mrs. Patti Finlay; grandfather of Kyle ’09, Patrick ’13, and Sean ’16 Finlay.
MARIO CELONI, father of Mark ’83; grandfather of Michael ’13.
ANGELO DIPINTO, husband of longtime La Salle Community Member Mrs. Rose DiPinto
ROBERT H. HEMBERGER ’40
JOHN F. HEILMANN, JR. ’44
JOSEPH CAPONI, grandfather of Joseph Caponi ’15; uncle of Mr. Marty Jackson.
JAMES R. KOLLER ’69, father of James ’97 and Kevin ’99; brother of Michael ’82 and Stephen ’83.
JOHN G. SWEENEY ’83, brother of Daniel ’85.
ANDREW M. HYATT ’05 STEPHEN P. STANTON ’09, grandson of Philip Kelly ’51; step-brother of Aidan Gaab ’17. ZACHARY K. SEIGEL ’10, brother of Nicholas ’12. CHRISTIAN T. “CHEECH” CIAMMETTI ’12, grandson of John Sabia (Dec’d.) ’46; brother of Trey ’05 and Drew ’08. RITA T. BARBERA, mother of Eugene Jr. ’77 and Charles, MD ’81. ELLINGTON BEAVERS, grandfather of Zachary ’17. ROCCO BENE, Music Department Faculty Member JASON R. BENSON, father of Patrick Benson ’18. DONALD T. BEST, father of Vincent (Dec’d.) ’78 and Matthew (Dec’d.) ’84. HARRY BONET, father of Harry Bonet ’11.
ROGER KIRK, father of Timothy ’02, Ryan ’04, and Joseph ’05.
ALICE T. LEAHY, mother-in-law of Neil Fitzpatrick ’81; grandmother of Timothy Fitzpatrick ’18
JAMES D. DELANEY, father of James ’02.
EDWARD J. ANTONI, JR. ’77
EDITH “EDIE” KOSCHINEG, mother of Ernest F. III, ’91.
AMELIA CAGLIA, sister of David ’03 and Brad ’06.
ANTHONY P. NERI ’67
CHRISTOPHER H. STROLLE ’74, father of Christopher ’04 and Matthew ’13; brother of Geoffrey ’75; uncle of Robert Bender ’03 and Thomas Bender ’08.
JAMES KISE, father of Curtis ’82.
MARGARET M. “MUGGS’ KRATZ, mother of David ’89.
RENZO CUOCI, grandfather of Alexander ’13 and Dominic ’14 Cuoci.
THOMAS K. HENDRICK ’62
EDWARD J. JANOSKI, grandfather of William Risko ’12.
JOAN ANN BRAND, mother of John ’75.
MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD TRAGEMANN, USA (RET.) ’60, brother of Stephen ’61, Thomas ’64 and Frederick ’64 and uncle of Geoffrey ’92.
JAMES W. ARRISON, PHD ’79
JOHN “JACK” MOROSS, SR. ’43, father of Mark (Dec’d.) ’72; brother of Samuel (Dec’d.) ’37.
JOHN W. BRADY, father of John ’82 and Christopher ’94; grandfather of Robert Stott ’06 and John III (JB) Brady ’14.
ANDREW CORCORAN, son of Edward R. Corcoran, MD 57.
WE REMEMBER
RICHARD E. FAIRBANKS ’41
MARGARET BRACA, mother of John ’76, James ’77, Joseph ’80, and Anthony ’84; grandmother of John ’05; sister of David Smith ’51.
JOSEPH D. STALACIO, SR. ’60, father of Joseph ’87.
MARTIN KEVIN CUSACK ’39, brother of J. Edwin ’38 and uncle of Kevin McDonnell ’72.
CHARLES E. ADLER ’41
(AS OF MARCH 13, 2015)
ROSEMARY FLANNERY, wife of John “Tex” Flannery ’40; mother of Jackson ’73.
JOAN FLEMING-LEHMAN, mother of Dennis ’69, Thomas ’72, Peter ’76, and Joseph ’78. H. DESALES (“DEE”) LIBERATORE, mother of Robert ’67. CYNTHIA A. LOFGREN, mother of Brett ’94. GINO LONGO, father of Marc ’78. JOHN W. MAIDEN, father of Robert ’75 and John ’87; grandfather of Robert ’04 and Louis ’06 Maiden. CHARLES W. MARKWARD, father of Del ’77; grandfather of Del, Jr. ’11. JOAN MAZUREK, grandmother of Cody Mazurek ’16. CHARLES MCELROY, grandfather of Ryan ’10, Christopher ’11, Timothy ’14 and Conor ’17 McElroy and Patrick ’15 and Shane ’17 Meenan. BRIDGET T. MCLOONE, mother of Patrick ’77. MARGARET MEEHAN, wife of John Meehan, Sr. (Dec’d.) ’38; mother of A. James ’64, John ’67, and Paul ’76. LOUISE O’TOOLE, mother of John ’64 and Michael ’68; grandmother of Daniel ’05.
ELIZABETH FRENTZEN, mother of Paul ’69 and Peter ’72.
REYNOLD A. PANETTIERI, father of Richard ’78; grandfather of Drew ’05 (Dec’d.).
SHERMAN H. FRENTZEN, father of Paul ’69 and Peter ’72.
JOHN W. REMSHARD, father of John ’99.
DONALD R. FURMANSKI, grandfather of Donald Furmanski ’16.
DANIEL RENDINE, grandfather of Daniel A. Rendine, Jr. ’94.
STEPHEN J. GAJDOS, father of Stephen ’78.
MARY T. ROBB, wife of Ralph V. Robb, Sr. ’48.
FRANK O. GENUARDI, father of Laurence ’69.
ROBERT RUSSELL, Science Department Faculty Member
JEANNE DISANTO GERAGHTY, grandmother of Robert ’07 and Ryan ’10 Saraceni.
WILLIAM X. SCHROEDER, grandfather of David Krmpotich ’15.
MARY GOODYEAR, mother of Michael ’89. KATHLEEN GRASMEDER, wife of LTC John M. Grasmeder, USA (Ret.) ’51. FRANCES M. HARPER, wife of the late Thomas B. Harper, III, Esq. ’42; mother of Thomas ’80; grandmother of Paul ’05 and Thomas ’06 Kelly; mother-in-law of Paul Kelly (Kate) ’74. PATRICIA HEE, mother of Vincent ’73; grandmother of Brendan O’Hara ’05 and Stephen Hee ’15. JOHN B. HOY, father of J. Bradley Hoy ’80. BERNADETTE HUNTER, sister of James McLaughlin ’57.
STEPHEN SMITH III, son of Stephen J. Smith ’65. PETER FRANCIS TALARICO, father of Suzanne Russo. HARRY J. WHITE, PHD, father of Frank ’79. F. RAYMOND SHAY, grandfather of Raymond ’00. EDWARD A. STIMMLER, father of David ’95 and Edward (Dec’d.) ’92. CATHERINE WHITAKER, mother of Eugene, DMD ’66 and J. Michael, MD ’68; grandmother of Eugene ’93, Brendan ’02, and Colin ’03 Whitaker and John Blankemeyer ’14. HELEN WIDMANN, mother of Gustav (“Gus”) ’74; grandmother of John ’02 and Richard ’04 DeGirolamo and Robert Rinker ’18.
Loyal Sons…
Grand Reunion S AT U R D AY, A P R I L 2 5 , 2 0 1 5
GRAND REUNION Saturday, April 25, 2015 La Salle College High School $65 per person REGISTRATION 5:30 pm
MASS 6:00 pm
DINNER AND OPEN BAR 7:00 pm
Please complete the attached form and bio sheet and return it in the envelope provided by April 17, 2015 or REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.LSCHS.ORG/ALUMNI
RSVP by April 17, 2015
CLASS OF 1970 45-Year Reunion
CLASS OF 1980 35-Year Reunion
CLASS OF 1995 20-Year Reunion
CLASS OF 1975 40-Year Reunion
CLASS OF 1985 30-Year Reunion
CLASS OF 2000 15-Year Reunion
CLASS OF 1990 25-Year Reunion
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP IN THE PLANNING OF YOUR REUNION (locating lost classmates, calling classmates to increase attendance, setting-up that day as well as other potential activities), please contact Bob McAnespey ’66, Director of Alumni Relations at mcanespey@lschs.org or call the Office of Institutional Advancement at (215) 402-4808.
La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038 215 233 2350 phone 215 836 4502 fax alumni@lschs.org www.lschs.org
Explorer
NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID LANSDALE, PA
La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, PA 19038
PERMIT NO. 93
Change Service Requested
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Alumni Association is currently seeking nominations for the Hall of Fame.Qualified candidates must be alumni of La Salle College High School who meet at least one of the following criteria:
Submissions should include a letter stating the candidates name and qualifications (based on above criteria) and should be accompanied by a resume or brief biography.
• Service, loyalty, and contributions to La Salle College High School; • Service and contributions to the community; • Excellence in one’s profession; • Nominee shares the Christian values of La Salle College High School, the Alumni Association, and the Christian Brothers; and/or • Nominee has proven his willingness to assist La Salle College High School and the Alumni Association in the realization of its mission of a Christian education.
Nominations should be submitted in writing to the following address: Trustees of the Alumni Association La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, PA 19038 alumni@lschs.org