THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER 2019
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT DEAR ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS: Ask any of the 263 young men who just picked up a La Salle College High School diploma at the beginning of June what he intends to do with his life, and you’ll hear some predictable responses. “Something in business” will be a popular but vague initial answer. Drill deeper, and a number will aver that they intend to study finance, presumably the most lucrative major in the field. Others will persevere in obscurity, offering “business management” or “general business,” answers that need to be refined in a year or two if they are to result in a career. Curiously, comparatively few reply “accounting,” though many more will end up in that field before four years end. Practically an equal number will select engineering today, some with a sub-specialty such as civil, mechanical, or aerospace tentatively picked out. One or two intellectual fellow travelers with that group will simply identify physics or mathematics as their choice of major. At the other end of the spectrum from such pure theoreticians are pre-professional students. We will have our share of doctors, some teachers, fewer nurses, the occasional architect, and an alarmingly increasing number of psychologists in the mix (I don’t relish the possibility of someday being a case study submitted by an alumnus fulfilling a Psy.D. requirement!). Tellingly, far fewer indicate the law as their choice, certainly not enough to replace that percentage of our graduates from the fifties through the eighties credentialed and practicing in that area. Over the past seven years, I have never had a graduate tell me that he intends to become a university professor. Perhaps most have yet to engage one meaningfully, except in the tightly scripted encounters that are a part of college open houses and accepted students’ days. Depending on the kind of undergraduate program chosen, some of them will unfortunately go through the next four years with that experience unchanged. They’ll know that these people lecture—somewhere between two and 14 hours a week, depending on the nature of their appointment—but they’ll never be exposed to the other elements comprising a professorial work week: research; committee functions, department meetings; shared governance activities, particularly around the admission of newer colleagues to the ranks of the tenured; academic advising, whether of timid undergraduates entertaining a change of major or of dissertation students with quicksilver intellects navigating their way through that lonely liminal experience. Even for those among us holding at least an undergraduate degree, the customs and culture of the professoriate remain somewhat mysterious. They’re somewhat like monks or C.I.A. agents in that regard. Most of us could articulate a vague conception of what such vocations entail but couldn’t begin to fill in the details about specific activities comprising a typical week’s, month’s, or year’s roster of duties.
Therefore, it seems only fitting that this edition of the Explorer focuses for a few pages on our alumni who have entered the ranks of teachers, researchers, and administrators in higher education. Our inquiry turns up quite a number of these men, La Salle graduates committed to taking our students through the next phase of their education, engaged in creating and expanding new knowledge, working to solve problems or cure illnesses that interfere with human flourishing. By its very nature, the work is quieter than that of our alums who have chosen the stage, broadcast journalism, or even the law as their life’s endeavor. Its impact may only be revealed years, even generations later, when the significant advances made possible by some research become clear or when the work of one transformative university instructor motivates others to devote their minds in turn to continue a line of inquiry ultimately advancing human welfare. The title of this issue of the Explorer alludes, of course, to the General Prologue of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. Those stanzas introduce the pilgrims in modes ranging from gentle irony to blistering, indignant satire. Memorable lines we have all studied introduce the faux elegant Prioress, the “Mrs. Bucket” of her day. She’s joined on the journey to Thomas Becket’s shrine by the corrupt Summoner, the self-indulgent Monk, the foppish Squire, the rollicking Miller, the ribald Wife of Bath, and the physically repulsive and morally noxious Pardoner, among others. As the poem unfolds, Chaucer the author expects his reader to pick up on insights beyond the grasp of his creation, Chaucer the unreliable pilgrim narrator. Viewed through either’s prism, though, one character who gets off easy is the Oxford Clerk. Chaucer pokes gentle fun at this pilgrim’s absolute obsession with his scholarly work, but the character receives a mere tickle compared to the skewering some others endure. About that Clerk, Chaucer admiringly concludes (I’ll spare you the Middle English):
Of study took he utmost care and heed. Not one word spoke he more than was his need, And that was said in fullest reverence And short and quick and full of high good sense. Pregnant of moral virtue was his speech; And gladly would he learn and gladly teach. So it is that we pay tribute in this Explorer to those sons of La Salle who have gladly dedicated their lifetimes to pursing knowledge and introducing others to its subtleties. It is a source of particular pride to us to be able to highlight how these undoubted “Men of Intellect and Accomplishment” also fulfill our goal of creating “Men of Service and Justice” through the impact of their research, the care their mentoring exudes, and, most importantly, the inspiration of their teaching, a practice at the heart of the vocation of all calling themselves Lasallian. Fraternally,
BROTHER JAMES L. BUTLER, FSC PRESIDENT
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HIGHLIGHTS
S N A P
S H O T S
SECOND SEMESTER
INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
BASKETBALL
The Explorers won their fifth Philadelphia Catholic
First-year head coach, Mike McKee, and the
League Championship in a row on February 10,
Basketball Team started the season with seventeen
2019 at Lehigh University with a 168-104 victory over
consecutive victories before losing a heartbreaker
Saint Joseph’s Prep. The Explorers took the first six
at the buzzer to Archbishop Carroll. They finished
places in the mile and sophomore Tom Christie was
the regular season 12-2 in the highly-competitive
the meet’s Most Valuable Player.
Philadelphia Catholic League and were the No. 2 seed in the playoffs. Led by the outstanding play of four seniors, the Explorers reached the finals of the
SWIMMING
Philadelphia Catholic League Championship at the
La Salle captured its 31st consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League Championship on February 16, 2019 at La Salle University by defeating Saint Joseph’s Prep. The same day, the Explorers likewise captured their 11th straight District 12 (City) Championship and advanced to the State Championship Meet.
CLASSY AND FABULOUS
historic Palestra and a berth in the PIAA Tournament. A quarterfinal win in their re-match against Roman Catholic allowed the team to reach the Final Four of the Pennsylvania State Championship, where they lost a heart-breaker to Pennridge High School and finished the season with a record of 26-4, the second best record in program history.
ALL THAT JAZZ
The Mothers’ Club hosted their annual Fashion Show on March 3, 2019 at Spring Mill Manor in Ivyland. The theme for the evening was “Classy and Fabulous” and featured fun, friendship, and fashions by Sara Campbell of Chestnut Hill. In addition to raffles and beautiful tombola prizes, one of the many highlights of the evening took place when members of the senior class “dressed to impress” and escorted models down the runway.
The Theater Program “dazzled” audiences March 14-17, 2019 with four sold-out performances of the Tony Award-winning musical, Chicago. Drawing on the combined musical, performance, and technical talents of some 100 La Salle students, complimented by over 35 girls from local schools, the cast and crew delivered a production worthy of The Great White
Way. The stage crew was able to duplicate much of the original set design from the Ambassador Theater in New York, which allowed a 17-piece student
ON DECK – CLASS OF 2023
orchestra to play while on stage. From choreography
The school community welcomed over 250 families from the Class of 2023 on March 10, 2019 with an orientation. Students and their parents rotated through
presentations
that
included
character
to costuming to one of the most challenging scores ever played by La Salle musicians, Chicago delivered on every conceivable level and earned rave reviews due to the high energy and amazing performances.
development, student involvement and activities, service, scheduling, and the curriculum. Students received their network credentials, email address, and access to the student portal. The highlight of the day was the class’ first Mass together, which was celebrated between the two sessions by Rev. Msgr. Charles Vance, Pastor at Saint Philip Neri Church in Lafayette Hill.
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HOCKEY
POOR MAN’S SUPPER
Fresh off a league championship, the Explorers
La Salle College High School hosted a Poor Man’s
scored two goals in the final minute to defeat Holy
Supper on April 4, 2019 in the Glaser Center. Each
Ghost Prep 5-4 and reach the finals of the Flyers
attendee made a donation and was able to select a
Cup. On Saint Patrick’s Day, they defeated Saint
ceramic bowl that was produced and handcrafted
Joseph’s Prep 5-2 at the Wells Fargo Center to
by a student as a remembrance of the less fortunate
win the school’s 11th Flyer’s Cup. The following
people in our area who are suffering from hunger. La
Saturday, sophomore Sam Lipkin recorded a hat
Salle provided a simple meal – soup, bread, drinks,
trick as the Explorers defeated North Allegheny
and dessert – along with wonderful companionship
High School, the Penguin’s Cup champions from
for all who attended. The event raised over $4,000
western Pennsylvania, to win the Pennsylvania State
for Face to Face, which is located in the Germantown
Championship by a score of 6-3.
section of Philadelphia.
LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON Members of the senior class had the opportunity to interact with alumni at the annual Leadership Luncheon held on March 18, 2019 in the auditorium. Over seventy-five members of the Class with leadership roles (captains of athletic teams, ministry/ service leaders, editors, and leaders of various clubs and activities) sat down for lunch with almost forty alums representing different decades and professions. Andrew Stone ’13, a recent Notre
FSC WEEK
Dame graduate and Cybersecurity Consultant for
The school community celebrated its Lasallian
PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP, spoke to the seniors
heritage and core values during “FSC Week” from
about his experiences while a student at La Salle
April 13-17, 2019 with different activities sponsored
as well as the networking opportunities available to
by the Office of Mission and Ministry under the
graduates of the school.
direction of Mr. Lew Clark. Highlights of the week included: Monday – A day focused on the core
CLASS OF 2019 IS GOLD
value of quality education. The Ministry and Service Leadership Team woke up extra early to prepare
After four years of serving others and making
breakfast for the faculty and staff. Tuesday – A day
a profound impact on the local community and
focusing on Concern for Poor and Social Justice
beyond, the Class of 2019 has truly left their mark
through a clothing drive and sandwich making for
as leaders with their recent class gift to the Tom
Homeless Outreach. Wednesday – A day focused
Turner Student Emergency Fund. Asked individually
on the core value of inclusive community that
to join the Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD)
included the finals of a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament.
Club with a gift of $20.19, the Class responded with
Thursday – A day focusing on Faith in the Presence
100% participation as all 263 members participated
of God by Religion classes gathering in the Marian
and tallied an impressive $5,307.34 in support
Chapel for Communion services. Friday – A day
of the generation of Explorers that will follow in
focused on Respect for All Persons featured prayer
their footsteps.
and Communion services and saw the conclusion of the clothing drive.
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S H O T S
SECOND SEMESTER
FRESHMAN GRANDPARENT’S DAY The 12th Annual Freshmen Grandparent’s Day brought over 500 grandparents to campus on April 17, 2019. The day began with a prayer service organized by members of the junior class (Class of 2020).
Society – scholarship, leadership, character, and service – were read by the NHS Officers Martin Manion ’19 (President), Peter Taylor ’19 (VicePresident), Max Flynn ’19 (Secretary), and Matthew McHugh ’19 (Treasurer).
Brother James Butler, FSC offered a few remarks before inviting the guests to light refreshments with their grandsons in the auditorium and family photos in the gym. The grandparents concluded their visit by touring parts of the school.
SHARP DRESSED MEN Over 240 sharply dressed seniors along with their beautiful dates attended the Senior Prom on April 26, 2019 at Spring Mill Manor in Ivyland. The night was filled with food, dancing, great music, and good times
FIELD DAY
shared by friends and classmates.
The 16th Annual Field Day was held on April 23, 2019. The weather was perfect and the day once again featured spirited competition, notable sportsmanship, and many smiles and laughs. Homerooms competed against each other in over three dozen events taking place simultaneously in four areas of the campus. Some of the most popular events included the tricycle race, a Gerber baby food eating contest, a three-legged race, and dodge ball. The winning homerooms were 1A (Freshmen), 1B (Sophomores), 10C (Juniors), and 5D (Seniors). In the tug-of-war, 5D, led by their homeroom teacher, Mrs. Stephanie Rothenberg, defeated Mr. Pat
LET THE MUSIC PLAY The Band Concert was held in the auditorium on April 29, 2019. Every seat was filled as over 200 musicians – representing seven separate ensembles – performed for over two hours. The Concert Band, comprised of over 70 musicians, performed the Star
Spangled Banner followed by an arrangement of music from The Star Wars Epic by John Williams. The String Ensemble featured Concerto for Piano
With Strings, a piece written by the Band President, Phil Baldasarri ’19.
Heasley and 10C in the finals and were crowned as the Overall Champions.
STATE OF THE ARTS La Salle College High School held its 36th Annual
MEN OF INTELLECT AND ACCOMPLISHMENT The National Honor Society (NHS) inducted 78 new members – 6 seniors and 72 juniors – on April 25, 2019 during a prayer service and induction ceremony in the auditorium. The newest inductees joined 82 members from the Class of 2019 who were inducted last spring, bringing the total membership for 20182019 to 160 members. Selection for membership requires that a student maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.75/4.0, have a record of good conduct, and participate in an acceptable number of extra-curricular activities within the school community as well as the community at large. Reflections on the
Arts Festival and the Art Department exhibited over 400 pieces of student artwork throughout the school beginning on April 29, 2019. Over 90% of the students who took an art class had at least one piece of artwork included in the exhibition, which ranged from ceramics and sculptures to drawings and paintings. The student artwork was critiqued by judges and awards were given to pieces that displayed excellence. Several students received Awards of Excellence for pieces of artwork they produced in class and a few received a “Body of Work” Award, which recognizes the quality and quantity of work that a student has produced.
four qualities of membership in the National Honor
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SENIOR MOTHER/SON LITURGY
VOICES CARRY
Over 250 seniors along with their mothers or special
The Choral Concert was held on May 6, 2019 in
guests gathered for Mass and dinner on April
the auditorium and featured the voices of 94 young
30, 2019. The annual Senior Mother/Son Liturgy,
men under the direction of Mr. Mark Norman. The
hosted by the Mothers’ Club, began with Mass
audience was treated to nine arrangements from three
in the gym celebrated by Reverend Bernie Farley,
different ensembles, including an A Capella group.
who celebrates the Masses held at Kairos, and was
The Belcrofters, the school’s advanced ensemble
followed by a rose ceremony and dinner. The event
of 30 singers, performed four numbers including In
was held a little more than a month before graduation
The Still Of The Night. The concert concluded with
and was a fitting tribute to the efforts of the boys and
three numbers – William Tell Overture, Bohemian
the sacrifices made by their mothers.
Rhapsody, and Africa – performed by a combined ensemble of boys from La Salle College High School and girls from Gwynedd Mercy Academy.
TENNIS The Explorers continued a decade of dominance on May 3, 2019 with a 4-1 victory over Saint Joseph’s Prep to win their 13th straight Philadelphia Catholic League Championship. La Salle went on to sweep Central High School 5-0 to win the District 12 (City) Championship and advance to the State Tournament.
AP EXAMS La Salle College High School offered Advanced Placement (AP) Exams from May 6-17, 2019. On May 10, 2019, 112 students sat for the AP U.S. History Exam, which represents the largest number
SUMMER SERVICE COMMISSIONING
of La Salle students taking a single test. In total, 428
CEREMONY
students took 881 exams in 24 different subject areas that included: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Comparative Government and Politics, Computer Science, Economics Macro, Economics Micro, English Language (Juniors), English Literature (Seniors), Environmental Science, European History, Human Geography, Latin, Physics 1, Physics 2, Physics C (Mechanics), Physics C (Electricity and Magnetism), Psychology, Spanish, Statistics, U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History, and World History. Over the past five years, La Salle’s “qualifying” rate (3 or higher) on all AP exams is 87%, which is 19 percentage points higher than the rate for all the exams in Pennsylvania and 26 percentage points higher than the global average.
Over 300 sophomores and juniors along with their parents attended a prayer service and commissioning ceremony on May 7, 2019. Each of the students will be participating in one of sixteen voluntary summer service trips being offered during the summer of 2019 in four different countries and nine states. The evening began with a prayer service in the gym organized by members of the junior class. Thomas O’Mara ’19 spoke to the group about his experiences during his service trip to Memphis last summer. Deacon Tim Lynch administered the service oath and, following the prayer service, each of the service trips met together along with their group leaders. The parents and students learned details of their week of service and had an opportunity to ask questions.
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S N A P
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SECOND SEMESTER
TRACK AND FIELD
BROADWAY WISHES
La Salle captured their fifth consecutive Philadelphia
The combined talents of 84 students from La Salle
Catholic League Championship on May 11, 2019 by
College High School, Mount Saint Joseph Academy,
scoring 192 points – 113 points more than second
and Gwynedd Mercy Academy performed numbers
place Saint Joseph’s Prep. The Explorers went on
from eighteen different Broadway musicals during
to repeat as District 12 champions and qualified 16
performances on May 17-18, 2019. Capacity crowds
athletes for the State Championship Meet.
filled the auditorium each night and listened to songs from musicals that included Legally Blonde, A Chorus
Line, Godspell, Chicago, Catch Me If You Can, Dear Evan Hansen, Bye Bye Birdie, Grease, Newsies, and Memphis. The evening raised over $40,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that provides hope, joy, and support to children fighting life-threatening illnesses, allowing them to dream bigger than their hospital rooms would normally allow.
ARCHDIOCESAN SCHOLARS Eight seniors – Casey Jefferis, James Crovo, Martin Manion, Max Flynn, Peter Taylor, Michael
VOLLEYBALL
Matthew
Led by the League MVP, Chris Metzler ’19, La Salle
Early – were recognized as Archdiocesan Academic
was undefeated in league play and beat Lansdale
Scholars at a Mass held at the Cathedral Basilica
Catholic in three straight sets on May 20, 2019 to
of Saints Peter and Paul in Center City Philadelphia
capture their fourth consecutive Philadelphia Catholic
on May 16, 2019. Each year, the Archdiocese of
League Championship. Later the same week,
Philadelphia honors graduating seniors from 33
the Explorers swept Central High School to win the
Archdiocesan and private Catholic high schools
District 12 (City) Championship and advance to
who are ranked in the Top 3% of their senior class
the PIAA Tournament.
McDonough,
Joseph
LaMorte,
and
and acknowledges their academic success and dedication to their schoolwork.
BASEBALL Facing Father Judge in the semifinals, the Explorers
LACROSSE
needed 13 innings, including seven strong innings
The Explorers, who were undefeated in league play,
from League MVP Gavin Moretski ’19, to advance to
overpowered Saint Joseph’s Prep on May 17, 2019
the finals at Widener University, where they defeated
by a score of 9-1 to capture the 23rd Philadelphia
Cardinal O’Hara by a score of 4-1 on May 25, 2019 to
Catholic League Championship in the program’s 27-
repeat as Philadelphia Catholic League Champions.
year history (1993, 1995-2002, 2004-2010, 2012-
The following week, the Explorers went on to shut-out
2014, 2016-2019). La Salle went on to repeat as
the public league champions from Olney to capture
District 12 (City) Champions and advance to the
the District 12 (City) Championship and advance to
PIAA Tournament. In the semifinals, the Explorers
the PIAA Tournament.
overcame a 7-goal deficit to defeat Garnett Valley 11-10 in double overtime. Senior Zac Coar had three goals, including the game-winner, as La Salle captured their fifth Pennsylvania State Championship with a 7-5 victory over Conestoga High School.
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FEATURES
C
BY CHRISTOPHER M. CARABELLO ’82
ountless alums of La Salle College High School
list their primary profession as “Education” and
a review of the alumni records indicates that over
300 graduates have gone on to earn a Ph.D. or Ed.D. A further review, indicates that over 150 of
these gentlemen are on the faculty of a college or
university. These men can be found at schools from Tempe, AZ (Geoffrey Clark, Ph.D. ’62) to Portland, ME (Robert Heiser, Ph.D. ’72)
and Tampa, FL (Randy Otto, Ph.D. ’77) to Ann Arbor, MI (Mike Longo,
Ph.D. ’52) Dozens of others can be found at colleges and universities in the Tri-State Area.
Teaching in the field of higher education, like most professions, comes with its own unique rewards and challenges. The path to
becoming a tenured college professor is arduous. A Ph.D. generally takes four to seven years to complete and involves two to three
years of course work along with a written dissertation, an original
piece of research taking about three years to complete. In addition,
post-doctoral experience is an added advantage. For the coveted tenure-track positions, virtually every successful job candidate now
boasts at least one and usually two “post-doc” years, and these are
necessary to remain competitive, which means gathering a sufficient résumé of publications and writings in progress.
The title of this issue of the Explorer, which is derived from Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, a book taught to juniors at La Salle College through much of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, pays tribute to several of these educators. Many of the clerk’s qualities – knowledge, philosophy, humility, learning, and reverence – can be found in these gentlemen.
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FEATURES
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FRANCIS X. HARTMANN, Ph.D. ’51
THOMAS J. DEVLIN, Ph.D. ’53
THOMAS J. GIVNISH, Ph.D. ’69
Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy
Emeritus Professor of Physics
(Henry Allan Gleason)
HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Professor of Botany and
(John F. Kennedy School of Government Thomas Devlin received
at Harvard University)
Environmental Studies UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
a B.A. in physics and Frank Hartmann, Adjunct
mathematics from
Thomas Givnish is a
Lecturer in Public Policy,
La Salle College. At the
botanist, ecologist, and
is a Senior Research
University of California,
evolutionary biologist.
Fellow of the Program
Berkeley, he earned
He is the holder of the
his M.A. and Ph.D. in
Henry Allan Gleason
in Criminal Justice Policy and Management.
physics. From 1962 to 1967, he served on
He has been Visiting
the faculty at Princeton University and,
Chair in Botany and Environmental Studies
Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of
in 1967, began serving on the faculty of
at the University of Wisconsin and
Public Policy at the National University
the Department of Physics and Astronomy
has written extensively on speciation,
of Singapore. His current teaching, in the
at Rutgers – The State University of New
adaptive radiation, and determinants of
management curriculum and in Executive
Jersey. In 1970-71, he was a guest scientist
diversity in several plant groups, including
Programs, is on effective implementation:
at CERN, the European Center for Nuclear
Bromeliaceae, Rapateaceae, Orchidaceae as
How do we, by our actions, raise the
Research. In 1980-81 and again during
well as the Hawaiian lobeliads.
probability that what we say we want
1988-90, he was a visiting scientist at
to make happen, does happen? He has
Fermilab.
Professor Givnish graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in mathematics and
chaired most of the Kennedy School’s Executive Sessions, including those on
Professor Devlin’s research interests are
received his Ph.D. in biology there in 1976.
Policing, Patient Safety and Errors in
experimental high energy physics – the
He joined the University of Wisconsin-
Medicine, and Preparedness for Terrorism.
study of the fundamental particles in
Madison in 1985, after having previously
He is currently chairing a national Executive
nature. He has performed experiments
taught at Harvard University. He has
Session on “Re-thinking the Role of the
at the Berkeley Bevatron and 184-inch
published several studies on the adaptive
Prosecutor in the Community” based at the
cyclotron, at the Princeton-Pennsylvania
significance of plant form and physiology,
Institute for Innovation in Prosecution.
Accelerator, the Alternating-Gradient
the interface between physiological and
Synchrotron at Brookhaven National
community ecology, the ecology and
He taught at Villanova University and at
Laboratory and at CERN. He was awarded a
evolution of forest herbs, carnivorous
Trinity College. He was Director of the
Guggenheim Fellowship and has shared the
plants, and epiphytes, fire ecology,
Hartford Institute of Criminal and Social
W.K.H. Panofsky Prize along with the and
evolution atop the tepuis of Venezuela,
Justice, Director of Research and Evaluation
the DPF Mentoring Award of The American
and self-assembly of patterned peatlands
for New York City’s Addiction Services
Physical Society.
in the Florida Everglades. He was made a
Agency, and a Program Officer at the Ford
Fellow of the American Association for the
Foundation.
Advancement of Science. His botany author citation is “Givnish” and he has given the official botanical name to 18 plants listed in the International Plant Names Index.
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EDWARD J. ZAJAC, Ph.D. ’75
THOMAS M. MCCARTHY, Ph.D. ’77
(James F. Bere)
Professor of History
Professor of Management
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY
and Organizations NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Thomas McCarthy holds a B.A. from
(Kellogg School of Management)
Dickinson College, an M.B.A. from Columbia University, an M.A. from New
Ed Zajac joined the
Professor Zajac has developed several
York University, and a Ph.D. from Yale
faculty of the Kellogg
courses at Kellogg in his areas of expertise
University. He has authored two books –
School of Management
and is also active in executive education
Developing the Whole Person: A
after completing his
and consulting in the areas of strategy
Practitioner’s Tale of Counseling, College,
Ph.D. in organization
formulation and implementation, strategic
and the American Promise and Auto
and strategy at the
alliances, and corporate governance. He
Mania: Cars, Consumers, and the
Wharton School,
has worked with many organizations,
Environment – and has been the lead
University of Pennsylvania. At Kellogg, he
several U.S. governmental agencies,
researcher and author of countless other
received the James F. Beré Chair and the
and numerous professional associations
articles and chapters.
Sidney J. Levy Teaching Award. He was
(particularly in health care). He is currently
a Fulbright Scholar at the University of
a board member at Scot Forge (an ESOP
Much of Professor McCarthy’s work
Cologne and a visiting scholar at Erasmus
company), and he formerly served as
has explored – from different
University in Rotterdam, the Free University
board chair at Pioneer Surgical Technology,
perspectives – the limitations and ironies
of Berlin, Hong Kong University of Science
and as a board member at PeopleFlo
of liberal individualism in the American
and Technology, the National University
Manufacturing, Roberts Industries, and The
experience. He is a professor of history at
of Singapore, and the University of
Wetlands Initiative.
the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. He
Zurich. He is an elected Fellow of both the
is currently working on a project called
Academy of Management and the Strategic
Speak for Yourself, which examines how
Management Society, and the recipient
descendants of Mayflower passengers John
of an honorary doctorate from the Free
Alden and Priscilla Mullins remembered
University of Berlin.
and celebrated their Mayflower forebears. This work is a microhistory that explores
Professor Zajac’s research, teaching, and
how Americans “do history.”
consulting focuses on strategy, alliances, and corporate governance. His awardwinning research has been published widely in major academic journals. He has been recognized in the Institute of Scientific Information’s yearly list of “most highly cited researchers” worldwide, and his work has garnered over 25,000 citations over his Kellogg career. He received the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Organization and Management Theory Division of the Academy of Management, the Outstanding Scholar Award from the Western Academy of Management, and the Distinguished Service Award from the Strategic Management Division of the Academy of Management. He also served for many years as Co-Editor of the Strategic Management Journal.
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FEATURES
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS RICHARD CATRAMBONE, Ph.D ’78
JOHN J. LEONARD, Ph.D ’83
WILLIAM M. JANSSEN, ESQ. ’79
Professor of Psychology
(Samuel C. Collins)
Professor of Law
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Professor of Mechanical and
CHARLESTON SCHOOL OF LAW
Ocean Engineering
Richard Catrambone
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE
William Janssen holds
received a B.A. from
OF TECHNOLOGY
a B.A. from Saint
Grinnell College and a
Joseph’s University and
Ph.D. in Experimental
John Leonard is the
a J.D. from Washington
Psychology from the
Samuel C. Collins
College of Law at
University of Michigan. He
Professor of Mechanical
American University
is a Professor of Psychology
and Ocean Engineering
where, as a student was
at Georgia Tech’s College of Sciences and
in the MIT Department
executive editor of the American University
School of Psychology. He is a member of
of Mechanical
Law Review, a dean’s fellow, and a moot
the Graphics, Visualization, and Usability
Engineering. He is also a
court champion. He served as a law clerk
(GVU) Center and Past Chair of the
member of the MIT Computer Science and
to a federal district court judge (Honorable
Cognitive Science Society.
Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL).
James McGirr Kelly, E.D. Pa.) and to a
His research addresses the problems of
federal court of appeals judge (Honorable
Professor Catrambone has conducted
navigation and mapping for autonomous
Joseph F. Weis, Jr., 3d Cir.).
extensive research that includes: creating
mobile robots. He holds the degrees of
examples to help learners form meaningful
B.S.E.E. in Electrical Engineering and
He joined the Charleston School of Law
and generalizable solution procedures,
Science from the University of Pennsylvania
faculty after a lengthy practice with
the use of task analysis techniques for
and D.Phil. in Engineering Science from
the mid-Atlantic law firm of Saul Ewing
identifying what a person needs to
the University of Oxford. He spent five
LLP, where he was a litigation partner,
learn in order to solve problems or carry
years as a postdoctoral fellow and Research
a member of the firm’s seven-person
out procedures in some domain, using
Scientist in the MIT Sea Grant Autonomous
governing executive committee, and chair
information from task analyses to guide
Underwater Vehicle (AUV) Laboratory and
of the interdisciplinary Life Sciences Practice
the construction of teaching and training
joined the MIT faculty in 1996. He is an
Group. He concentrated his practice in
materials including computer-based
IEEE Fellow and is currently on sabbatical
pharmaceutical, medical device, and mass
(multimedia) instructional environments,
leave from MIT serving as Vice President for
torts defense, and risk containment. He
exploring technology such as animations
Autonomous Driving Research at Toyota
was involved in various high-profile drug
and embodied conversational agents
Research Institute, where he is performing
and device cases, including the national
(ECAs) for improving interfaces and
research to improve vehicle safety using
diet drug (“fen-phen”) litigations, DES
helping people learn and carry out tasks
autonomous driving technologies.
litigations, and myelographic contrast
more easily, and analogical reasoning. He
dye litigations. Both as a practitioner and
has consulted on human factors, human-
Professor Leonard is one of the early
in academia, he has spoken and written
computer interaction, instructional design,
pioneers of simultaneous localization
frequently on pharmaceutical and medical
and educational technology.
and mapping (SLAM). He has served as
device law.
an associate editor of the IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering and of the IEEE
Professor Janssen focuses his scholarship
Transactions on Robotics and Automation.
on federal practice and procedure and is
He received the National Science
the author of five national texts in this
Foundation Career Award, an E.T.S. Walton
discipline. In addition, Professor Janssen is
Visitor Award from Science Foundation
also the author of various journal articles,
Ireland, and the King-Sun Fu Memorial Best
book chapters, and bar review materials
IEEE Transactions on Robotics Paper Award.
on federal civil procedure, and has lectured widely on civil procedure topics.
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UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS JOHN M. DALY, MD ’65
GEORGE F. WEST, Ph.D. ’58
Emeritus Dean of Medicine
President Emeritus and Dean of Business
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
DELAWARE VALLEY UNIVERSITY
Lewis Katz School of Medicine George West served as
George West has a B.A. in economics from
Dr. John Daly is a surgical
president of Delaware
Villanova University, a M.A. in economic
oncologist at the Fox
Valley College for only
theory from the University of Pennsylvania,
Chase Cancer Center,
three years, but his
and an M.B.A. from Temple University. In
specializing in the care
impact on the College
2001, he received an honorary doctorate of
for women and men
was built over more than
humane letters from Peirce College.
who have cancers and
four decades.
other abnormalities
Aside from his long service at Delaware George West came to DelVal in 1969
Valley College, West was also interim vice
He attended medical school at Temple
as assistant professor of business
president for academic affairs and dean
University and, following graduation,
administration and chaired the business
of the faculty at Philadelphia University,
trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center
department from 1972 to 1984. He
acting president at Peirce College and
where he remained a member of their
became founding chair of the agribusiness
a graduate programs administrator
faculty. For six years, he was on the faculty
department in 1983, and from 1987 to
at La Salle University. He was also an
at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1990 was the dean of business. Dr. West
adjunct faculty member at Bucks County
in New York before becoming the Chief
is credited with establishing the College’s
Community College and Spring
of Surgical Oncology at the University
MBA and market research programs.
Garden College.
of Pennsylvania hospital. He served as
He also incorporated specializations in
Chairman of the Department of Surgery
accounting and management information
After his short stint as president, West
at New York Hospital for nine years and,
systems into the curriculum, as well as
returned to teaching, as a professor of
ultimately, returned to Philadelphia as
developing and implementing bachelor’s
business. In 2010, he retired after 41 years
Dean of the Medical School at Temple
degree programs in agribusiness and
of service to the College, receiving the
University School of Medicine. During that
computer information systems.
title of professor emeritus of business
that involve their breasts.
time, he also served as Professor of Surgery
administration. In 2011, DelVal bestowed
where he cared for patients with tumors of
As Delaware Valley College’s ninth
an honorary doctorate on the distinguished
the gastrointestinal tract, as well as breast
president, Dr. West helped create a
teacher and administrator.
cancer.
turnaround in the College’s finances and enrollment. He refinanced the College’s
Dr. Daly is among a group of 91 esteemed
debt and put the institution on a sounder
surgeons from seven countries selected
financial footing. During his tenure, full-
to the new American College of Surgeons
time student enrollment increased 35
(ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon
percent, with an accompanying increase of
Educators, which recognizes surgeon
20 points in the average SAT score.
educators who have devoted their careers to surgical education. Individuals are selected as Members or Associate Members
College professors organize and conduct the func-
sional freedom. Once tenured, a professor can largely
following stringent peer review. The
tions of higher education. They engage in a variety of
set his own responsibilities and decide to a large extent
Academy’s mission is to play a leadership
activities, from running laboratory experiments and
how to divide his time between teaching, writing,
role in advancing the science and practice
supervising graduate student research to conducting
researching, and administration. However, tenure no
of education across all surgical specialties,
large undergraduate lectures and writing textbooks.
longer means complete immunity; post-tenure review
With the exception of scheduled classes-which can
is now mandate at most universities, and those who
consume as few as three hours a week in graduate
fall behind on teaching and independent scholarship
universities or up to twelve to sixteen hours per week
may not be as secure nowadays. The most difficult years
for undergraduates – a professor’s time is largely spent
of being a professor are the early ones, when there is
on research, preparing class material, meeting with
great pressure to publish a significant body of work to
students, or however else she chooses. This profession
establish the credentials that lead to tenure. However,
is thus best suited for motivated self-starters, and its
the work of junior and senior faculty is quite similar,
highest rewards are given to those who can identify
and the profession offers intellectual stimulation and
and explore original problems in their fields. Tenured
freedom to all its members.
promoting the highest achievements in the lifetimes of surgeons.
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FEATURES
BROTHER MICHAEL J.
JOHN J. CONVEY, Ph.D. ’58
MCGINNISS, FSC, Ph.D. ’65
Provost Emeritus and
President Emeritus and
(Saint Elizabeth Seton)
Professor of Religion
Professor of Education
LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
Brother Michael
was implemented throughout the campus,
John Convey earned
McGinniss, FSC has
and the Center for Global Enterprise was
a B.A. in Mathematics
a B.A. from La Salle
founded. He also played a key role in the
from La Salle College,
University along with
school’s 125th anniversary celebration.
a M.Sc. in Mathematics
a Ph.D. in Theology
from The Ohio State
from the University of
Brother Michael became the 28th president
Notre Dame. In 1984,
of La Salle University in 1999. Under
University, and a Ph.D. in Evaluation and Research
he joined the faculty at La Salle University
his direction, the university developed
from The Florida State University. He has
on a full-time basis and reached the rank
a new strategic plan and significantly
been a member of the faculty at The
of full professor in 1993. Recognized by
increased enrollment, giving, and alumni
Catholic University of America since 1974
the De La Salle Christian Brothers for his
involvement in the life of the University.
and, in 1990, received the Saint Elizabeth
qualities as a leader, he attended La session
In cooperation with the Board of Trustees,
Ann Seton Chair in Education. Professor
internationale des études lasalliennes (a
Brother Michael launched “Shoulder to
Convey has twice served as Chairman of
program of study of Lasallian spirituality)
Shoulder,” a fundraising initiative with a
the Department of Education (1994-1997;
in Rome in 1991. He became Chair of the
goal of $25 million for the construction of
2016-2017). In 1997, he was named Provost
Religion Department in 1991, and the
a new science and technology center and
of The Catholic University of America, a
following year he received the Lindback
the strengthening of the endowment for
position that he held for ten years.
Distinguished Teaching Award. He was
student scholarships. Professor Convey’s professional work
appointed vice president of the La Salle University Corporation and, ultimately,
He has published numerous articles and
focuses on research and strategic planning
became a member of La Salle University’s
has written chapters in several religious
for Catholic schools. He has authored
Board of Trustees.
books and texts. He edited six volumes of
several books on Catholic education and
the Christian Brothers’ Spirituality Seminar
schools along with numerous research
Series.
articles and chapters of books. His book,
He became president of Christian Brothers University in Memphis in 1994 and,
The Catholic Character of Catholic
under his leadership, undergraduate
His academic areas of expertise are pastoral
Schools, was written for bishops, pastors,
enrollment and retention rates were
theology, history and theology of ministry,
superintendents, principals, teachers, and
increased, a Graduate Education Program
methods and models of theological
parents – all of whom have an investment
was established, the Athletic Department
reflection, ecclesiology, and Lasallian
in the schools’ religious character and
joined the NCAA Division II Gulf South
spirituality.
ability to cultivate a religious ethos in
Conference, new residence halls were
their students because Catholic schools
constructed, the school’s Engineering
Brother Michael serves on numerous
also seek to instill religious, moral, and
departments were re-accredited, an
boards and is a member of the Chairman’s
cultural values that serve society at large.
upgrade of information technology systems
Advisory Council for the World Affairs
Professor Convey was the 1991 recipient
Council of Philadelphia. Brother Michael
of the C. Albert Koob Award, given by the
McGinniss, FSC continues to live and work
National Catholic Educational Association
at La Salle University where he serves as
for outstanding national service to
director of the Honors Program.
Catholic schools. In November 2005, he was awarded the Benemerenti Medal by Pope Benedict XVI in recognition of his service to The Catholic University of America and to Catholic schools. He is a former Commissioner on the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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EITC/OSTC DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN DIRECT YOUR PERSONAL PENNSYLVANIA INCOME TAXES TO LA SALLE? If you pay more than $1,000 in yearly income tax, the process may be easier than you think! Through redirection of state taxes from La Salle alumni, parents and friends into the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program, 79 students benefited from financial aid totaling $1.4 million in the 2018-19 school year. These programs are making a Lasallian education a reality for so many of our young men…and it’s so easy to help!
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED? BUSINESS PARTICIPATION Any business that pays PA taxes is eligible to participate in the program. Contact the Office of InsitutionalAdvancement at (215) 402-4812 to learn more information.
INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION ($5,000 or more in PA tax obligation)
INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION ($1,000 to $4,999 in PA tax obligation)
Any individual who pays $5,000 or more in PA state tax is eligibile to participate in the program through the Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) LLC.
Any individual who pays $1,000 to $4,999 in PA state tax is eligible to participate through the Foundation for Catholic Education LLC.
HOW DOES IT WORK? 1.
Make a two-year commitment to help fund the LLC.
2.
Make first capital contribution upon signing agreement.
3.
Receive tax credits equal to 90% of contribution amount.
4.
Apply tax credits to your PA tax liability.
5.
Repeat same procedure in second year of commitment.
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Brett Foley ’00 Director of the Annual Fund (215) 402-4812 foleyb@lschs.org
Jon Allison Major Gifts Officer (215) 402-4813 allisonj@lschs.org
FEATURES
C L A S S 4 NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS AND 11 NATIONAL MERIT COMMENDED STUDENTS 85 MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
O F
> THE CLASS OF 2019 entered La Salle College High School September 1, 2015 coming from 89 elementary schools and 78 zip codes, and China; > will graduate 263 seniors on June 1, 2019 > applied to 300 colleges/universities in 42 states, the District of Columbia, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales; > was accepted to 217 colleges/universities in 39 states, and the District of Columbia and Wales; > 20% are traveling to colleges/universities 500+ miles away from La Salle
(minimum GPA of 3.75 and no grade below a B-)
THE CLASS OF 2019 HAS ENROLLED IN 98 COLLEGES/ UNIVERSITIES IN 26 STATES, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
> 1 graduate is attending the United States Coast Guard Academy;
70% ACCEPTED TO ONE OF THE TOP 50 MOST COMPETITIVE COLLEGES/ UNIVERSITIES
2 0 1 9 > Of the 98 colleges and universities where La Salle graduates enrolled: – 59 are private institutions – 15 of which are Catholic colleges or universities – 6 are Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education public universities – 3 are Pennsylvania state-related universities – 2 are Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) * Barron’s Most Competitive and US News & World Report Top 50: National; Liberal Arts; or Public Colleges/Universities
81% OF THE CLASS OF 2019 HAS EARNED IN EXCESS OF $37 MILLION IN DOCUMENTED SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS.
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C H A M P I O N S H I P S
PHILADELPHIA CATHOLIC LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
9
PENNSYLVANIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Ice Hockey
Swimming Baseball Cross Country Tennis Golf Track and Field Indoor Track and Field Volleyball
Lacrosse
FLYER’S CUP
2 0 1 8 - 2 0 1 9
1
8
Ice Hockey
2
Lacrosse
DISTRICT 12 (CITY) CHAMPIONSHIPS Baseball Lacrosse Cross Country Swimming Golf Tennis Track and Field Volleyball
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HIGHLIGHTS
P H O T O
G A L L E R I E S
FRESHMAN GRANDPARENT’S DAY April 17, 2019 The 12th Annual Freshmen Grandparent’s Day brought over 500 grandparents to campus. The day began with a prayer service organized by members of the junior class (Class of 2020). Brother James Butler, FSC offered a few remarks before inviting the guests to light refreshments with their grandsons in the auditorium
and family photos in the gym. A group photo was taken of grandsons and their grandfathers who were alumni of La Salle College High School. The grandparents concluded their visit by touring parts of the school.
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P H O T O
G A L L E R I E S GRAND REUNION April 27, 2019
A Grand Reunion was held in the Glaser Center for the Classes of 1974 (45Year Reunion), 1979 (40-Year Reunion), 1984 (35-Year Reunion), 1989 (30Year Reunion), 1994 (25-Year Reunion), 1999 (20-Year Reunion), 2004 (15-Year
Reunion) , 2009 (10-Year Reunion), and 2014 (5-Year Reunion). A number of current and former members of the faculty/staff returned for the event and were able to reminisce with former students.
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Class of 2004 15-Year Reunion
Class of 1989 30-Year Reunion
Class of 1974 45-Year Reunion
Class of 1984 35-Year Reunion
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Class of 1999 20-Year Reunion
Class of 2009 10-Year Reunion
Class of 1994 25-Year Reunion
Class of 1979 40-Year Reunion
Class of 2014 5-Year Reunion
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G A L L E R I E S
50-YEAR REUNION | CLASS OF 1969 May 31, 2019 and June 1, 2019 The Class of 1969 celebrated its 50-Year Reunion on Friday, May 31, 2019 and Saturday, June 1, 2019. Over 100 members of the Class returned for a variety of events that included an evening reception on Friday in the McShain Library on the campus of La Salle College High School. On Saturday, the Class participated in the Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2019 during which, Bill Wasylenko ’69
addressed the graduates on behalf of the Class of 1969. The festivities continued with a lunch in the Glaser Center, where those in attendance were presented with “Golden Diplomas” in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of their own graduation. The celebration concluded on Saturday evening with a reception at Sandy Run Country Club.
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P H O T O
G A L L E R I E S
DAVID T. DIEHL ’55 SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING June 17, 2019 The David T. Diehl ’55 Scholarship Golf Outing, which supports financial aid at La Salle College High School, featured morning and afternoon rounds at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club. Over 120 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day for golf. The two title
sponsors for the event were CulinArt Group (Dan McGill ’78) and Essent Guaranty (Mark Casale ’82). Chris Meagher ’89, President of the Alumni Association, chaired the event.
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G A L L E R I E S
BACCALAUREATE MASS MAY 29, 2019 Reverend Anthony W. Janton, AFSC ’69, a member of the 50-Year Reunion Class and Pastor of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Abington, along with over a dozen other priests, celebrated a Baccalaureate Mass on May 29, 2019 at Corpus
Christi Church in Lansdale. Max Edward Flynn ’19 addressed his fellow graduates at the conclusion of Mass.
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GRADUATION JUNE 1, 2019 The Class of 2019 entered La Salle College High School September 1, 2015 coming from 89 elementary schools and 78 zip codes along with students from China. On June 1, 2018, Brother James L. Butler, FSC, President, addressed the graduates and conferred diplomas to 263 seniors during the 156th Commencement Exercises held on the campus of La Salle College High School. By virtue of having
the highest grade point average in the Class of 2019, Matthew John Earley ’19 and Joseph Patrick LaMorte ’19 served as Marshalls and led the Class in the procession. Shea Rittenhouse Diehl ’19 and Joseph Fluehr V ’19 delivered the student commencement speeches.
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BROTHER ANDREW BARTLEY, FSC 1928 – 2019 Brother Andrew Bartley, FSC who served as principal of La Salle College High School for ten years, passed away on Sunday evening, May 12, 2019 at De La Salle Hall, the Christian Brothers’ infirmary in Lincroft, NJ. Brother Andrew was 90 at the time of his death and spent 72 years as a religious brother. Brother Andrew served as principal of Trinity High School (Shiremanstown PA) for six years and Director of Admissions at La Salle College for eight years before coming to La Salle College High School, where he was a beloved principal from 1977 to 1987. He spent twelve years in the Advancement Office at La Salle College before retiring in 1999 to the Saint Benilde Community in Ventnor, NJ. He was in residence at the Christian Brothers’ House in Wyndmoor from 2006 to 2017 and spent the last few months at De La Salle Hall. At the Communion Breakfast and Hall of Fame Induction this past March, Brother James Butler, FSC awarded Brother Andrew an honorary diploma from La Salle College High School. Brother Andrew’s acceptance speech was filled with his customary eloquence and enthusiasm. LA SALLE WAS HONORED TO HOST THE FUNERAL MASS FOR BROTHER ANDREW ON THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 16, 2019. EARLIER THAT DAY, BROTHER JAMES BUTLER, FSC SHARED THE FOLLOWING WITH THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY: It doesn’t cause much of a stir, hardly a ripple really, in a school of 1,060 boys going about their daily routine late in the year. The death of a 90-year-old man. In the whirl of Advanced Placement examinations and PCL playoffs, it doesn’t get noticed. He was the principal for a considerable number of the fathers of the young men who walk these halls every day, after all, a friend to some of their grandfathers. Even for most faculty, it’s ancient history. Almost none predate his time at La Salle. That handful of faculty he hired who remain and the alumni staff who graduated in his era doubtless had a faraway look in their eyes when they heard the news, less of a spring to their step for the remainder of that day. Some newer faculty, however, may never have even heard the name. It was a name I heard a couple of times in a memorable way when I first came back to La Salle in 2012. Several times throughout that football season, graduates of the late 70s and 80s came up to me and commented, “I saw Brother Andrew in the stands” – that in a boyishly reverential tone their half century of life and prosperous looks would otherwise belie. And there he was. Sweater piled upon sweatshirt as the season went on, all topped off with a windbreaker that clearly dated from his decade as principal and a baseball cap that probably first saw the light of day at Connie Mack Stadium.
In truth, sartorial chic was never his mode. Even during his principalship, his suits of some ersatz polyester blend still featured eye-catchingly wide lapels years after those were fashionable. As a retiree, his Brothers’ shirt and collar might be worn with black chinos, a navy-blue blazer and…brown shoes. And certainly, everyone was supportive of his somewhat dilatory decision to let that luxuriant head of snow-white hair show through. No, it wasn’t the externals that made the man born James Bartley who became our Brother Andrew. It wasn’t entirely the eloquence for which he was well-known either. Whatever the circumstance, scripted or not, every set of remarks evidenced a preternatural sense of rhythm, balance, repetition, and proportion. It was at least partially the graciousness, the openness and enthusiasm his eyes and voice communicated when he engaged you. Whether you encountered him as a middle schooler or as a Cardinal (and he met plenty of the former and a couple of the latter), you knew he was interested, and you felt encouraged. It was these traits and many others that made Brother Andrew a natural and effective leader. But it was the trait all these others pointed to which was most important – faith – a faith that was at the same time both unostentatious and unshakable. Such a faith was clearly evidenced in recent years by the way he accepted the various transitions of old age, the concessions its ineluctable progress requires. Clearly, this faith was always there, though, manifest as he led La Salle into structural independence from the parent institution we then referred to as “the College” and formed our first Board of interested fathers and alumni. It was there while he brought the first significant group
of women into our teaching faculty, perhaps not knowing several of them would remain for 35 years, but sensing they had something unique, special, and necessary to bring to the development of our young men. Brother Andrew’s years as principal were not easy ones for this school. Achieving full enrollment was sometimes a struggle; finances tightened without the backstop a much larger institution provided, and athletic success came much more rarely than it does today – understandably considering the still burgeoning enrollment of some of our PCL competitors. When Brother Andrew arrived at La Salle, he also faced headwinds from some larger cultural trends: the anti-institutional bias operating in the postWatergate, post-Vietnam era and the lingering “don’t trust anybody under 30” ethos of skepticism and suspicion that could work to loosen the bond between teachers and students that is at the heart of Lasallian education. Faced with such obstacles, Brother Andrew did something simple. He believed. He believed in La Salle. He believed in us. He believed in our potential. He believed 40 years ago that we really could be what we say we are today on our website, “Pennsylvania’s leading Catholic day school for boys, grades 9-12.” And it is because he believed that we are able to say — as he was known to do on occasion — with all the pride and conviction these three words still convey, “We are La Salle.” And so he was as well, a special and irreplaceable part of us. God bless and rest you, Brother Andrew.
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WE WELCOME MATTHEW MCGURKIN ’03 and his wife, Bethany, welcomed twins, Matthew Patrick and Clare Eleanor, on February 12, 2019. JOHN VAN EEKELEN ’04 and his wife, Marcia, welcomed a daughter, Tessa on May 29, 2019. JASON HENNER ’05 and his wife, Rachel, welcomed a daughter, Reagan Carmella, on February 23, 2019. BILL KESSLER ’05 and his wife, Katie, welcomed a daughter, Elizabeth Grace (Ellie), on May 23, 2019. FACULTY MEMBER KERI HOFFMAN, and her husband, David, welcomed a daughter, Amelia Burk, on May 6, 2019. FACULTY MEMBER BRIDGET WHELAN, and her husband, Jack, welcomed a daughter, Adeline Mae, on March 20, 2019.
WE REMEMBER ALBERT V. PESCATORE ’41 REVEREND EDMOND J. SPEITEL ’43, brother of Gerald ’48; brother-in-law of Martin McCann ’50. MARTIN J. CONNOR, JR. ’50 THOMAS F. MCNICHOL ’50 WILLIAM J. MITCHELL ’52
CORNELIUS ANDREW CUNNINGHAM ’58, brother of Frank ’54 and William ’57 Cunningham. JOHN “JACK” COLLINS ’69, father of John ’95 and Brendan ’12; brother of Daniel ’65 (Dec’d.) and Joseph ’75. ROBERT M. GORDON ’75 DONALD J. LANGE ’80, brother of Edward ’77. JOSEPH M. BOARDMAN ’86 JOHN D. MACLEOD ’86, brother of Sidney ’80 and Bradford ’83.
JOHN F. QUIGLEY, DO ’54, father of John ’80; grandfather of John ’11, Daniel ’20 and Michael ’22; brother of Kenneth Quigley ’58.
DONALD M. DUFFY, father of Donald ’77 and James ’87. NANCY ANN FLANNERY, daughter of Thomas Flannery ’41.
HERBERT SPERGER, grandfather of John Sperger ’08
THOMAS F. GIBBONS, JR. ’89, son of Thomas F. Gibbons, Sr. ’69
JOHN T. GILLIN, grandfather of Robert J. Bohner III ’18.
HARRIET M. STANTON, grandmother of Christopher ’99, Dennis ’00, Michael ’04, and Stephen ’09 (Dec’d.).
CHRISTOPHER PAWLOWSKI ’12
THOMAS J. GIVNISH, father of Thomas ’69, Bruce ’73, and David ’76.
KAREN M. STONE, mother of Scott Stone ’12.
DOROTHY M. GORDON, mother of Thomas Gordon ’82 and Coach Drew Gordon; grandmother of Brett Gordon’98.
JANE SZYSZKO, grandmother of Paul Blasé Szyszko ’09 and Luke Dakota Szyszko ’19
JOHN GUIDA, father of Ben ’20 and Douglas ’22.
MATTHEW J. TAUSZ, father-in-law of Adam Stefanowicz, Jr. ’80; grandfather of Adam Stefanowicz III ’12 and John Tausz ’18.
BRIAN M. SMART ’12, son of William Smart ’77; brother of William ’03, Daniel ’07 and Thomas ’08.
JOSEPH CHARLES BLOH, father of former faculty member Mr. Dennis Bloh; grandfather of Thomas Bloh ’01. CLARE BROWN, former faculty member; mother of John ’86. KATHLEEN BRIGHTERS, mother of James ’94. DOROTHY BROLLY, wife of Hugh Brolly ’56; grandmother of Brian Fischer ’13.
JAMES A. D’ARCY ’55, brother of Andrew ’60 (Dec’d.) and John ’63.
ANN CARNEVALE, mother of Arnold “Chuck” ’71; grandmother of Andrew ’03.
DAVID P. CAMPBELL, Ph.D. ’56
PAUL AND MARY CORR, grandparents of Tucker ’09, John ’10, Daniel ’15, James ’15, Ryan ’17, and Sean ’20.
E. JAMES BRETT ’58
JEAN PFAFF, wife of William ’45 (Dec’d.).
LOIS A. DOTGER, grandmother of Tyler ’19 and Garret ’22.
WILLIAM C. “BILLY” BROWN ’87
DAVID M. MCCALL ’53
EDWARD J. KILFEATHER ’57, brother of Richard ’60.
ANDREW MORRISROE, father of Drew Morrrisroe, III ’92.
RICHARD GEIGER, father of Ryan Geiger ’11.
DENNIS M. BROWN, father of Christopher ’09.
JOSEPH J. SGRO ’56
MARY T. MORAN, mother-in-law of John Steinmetz ’77; grandmother of Ryan ’10, Colin ’13, Liam ’16, and Owen ’16.
JAMES A. DONAHUE, JR., husband of former faculty member Mrs. Linda A. Donahue; father of James A. Donahue, III ’86 and Robert F. Donahue ’90; grandfather of James IV (Jake) ’16, Clay ’19, and Owen ’21.
WILLIAM P. CUNNANE, grandfather of Patrick ’06 and Alexander ’11.
ANNE MARIE “NANCY” HARRISON, wife of the late Charles ’39; mother of Charles ’74 and Francis ’82; grandmother of Gregory ’07, Shane ’10 and Dillon ’12 Pierce.
JOSEPH J. URBAN, JR., grandfather of Matthew ’21 and Andrew ’22 Mattia; father-in-law of Carl Mattia ’89
GLORIA HINKEL, mother of W. Mark Hinkel ’72; grandmother of Walter M. (“Chip”) ’07.
MARY J. VESEY, mother of the Michael ’77 (Dec’d), Matthew ’84, and Brian ’89; grandmother of Michael ’23.
JOSEPH J. KALKBRENNER, SR., grandfather of Matthew ’05, Stephen ’08, Ryan ’12.
GEORGE E. VLAHOS, father of Thomas ’98 and Anthony ’99.
DOROTHY F. LANGE, wife of Howard L. Lange ’59 (Dec’d.); mother of Kevin ’88 and Brian ’84. CHARLOTTE LODISE, mother of Thomas ’82. MARLENE MARZULLO, grandmother of Robert ’08, Alexander ’14, and Christopher ’18.
CLEMENT J. WIMMER, father of Scott ’91, Mark ’93, and Michael ’94.
La Salle College High School regrets reporting the passing of THOMAS MULVIHILL ’77. Tom is alive and well.
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HOMECOMING THE TRADITION CONTINUES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019
8TH ANNUAL HALL OF ATHLETICS INDUCTION Gymnasium 1:00 pm Admission Is Free Athletes Craig Conlin ’85 Kevin Dougherty ’00 Phil Lynch ’96 Chuck Zapiec ’67 Coaches Pete Sigmund ’85 Mark Valenti ’65 Team 1980-1981 Basketball Team 2006-2007 Wrestling Team
FAMILY BBQ Glaser Field 3:00 to 5:00 pm $25 per person Free for Children 12 and Under Price includes BBQ, beverages, and ticket to the Football Game (with advance registration).
VARSITY FOOTBALL VS. FATHER JUDGE Upper Dublin High School 7:00 pm Watch as the Explorers tackle the Crusaders of Father Judge High School.
HALFTIME CEREMONY Recognition of athletes, coaches, and teams inducted earlier into the La Salle College High School Hall of Athletics.
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