Explorer Magazine - Summer 2013

E X P LO R E RThe Official Magazine of La Salle College High School


The Official Magazine of La Salle College High School

E X P LO R E R

summer 2013

Music Fills The Air PAge 7

14The Voice

12The TwelfTh MAn

10All Things sTrings

HigHligHts

TribuTe To The clAss of 2013 16-17

PhoTo gAllery 23-27

DePArtments

froM The hiP 2

leTTer froM The PresidenT 3

birThs, deAThs, And honorees 32

mission statement adopted by the Middle States Evaluation Team March 2006

la salle College High school, a Catholic independent, college preparatory school for young men of varied backgrounds, is conducted in the tradition of st. John Baptist de la salle.

through a broad and balanced, human and Christian education, la salle College High school guides each student in the development of his unique god-given talents and fosters

a commitment to academic excellence, service, and leadership.

21sound lAb

18how To succeed in TheATer

7Music Fills The Air

C o v e r s t o r y

wHAt’s insiDe

i n M e M o r y o f

BrotHer tHomAs H. mCPHilliPs, FsC, PHD ’671950 – 2013

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


Mark Lewis Chandler ’13

Daniel Joseph DeBrakeleer ’13

Agustin Tomas Marty ’13

Patrick Edward May ’13

Christopher A. Mele ’13

Preston Michael Murray ’13

Griffin James Ripley ’13

Kyle Samuel Stofka ’13

John Thomas Tyrrell ’13

Colin William Weber ’13

Editorial and Production Assistance

Maura M. Diehl

Cathleen P. Winning

Photography

Arthur Jordan Bailin ’13


Sam Fritch

Patti Finlay

Joshua Graham ’13

Gary Johnson

Rob Johnson

Brother James Rieck, FSC ’57

Brittany King

Regina Sacco

Charles Stone

Al Zarroli

Artwork and Design

John Burns Graphic Design

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Diversity is not AlwAys A worD tHAt suggests itselF wHen tAlk-ing ABout lA sAlle College HigH sCHool. ironiCAlly, it is tHe CHAr-ACteristiC tHAt sets us APArt. wHen PeoPle tHink oF Diversity, it is oFten rACe, etHniCity, AnD soCio-eConomiC stAtus tHAt immeDiAtely Come to minD. lA sAlle CleArly HAs its sHAre oF All tHree; However, our Diversity is muCH DeePer As it PermeAtes every AreA oF stuDent liFe.

The student body is no longer represented by just a few cities and towns. The class of 2013 came to la salle college high school from 88 different elementary schools and 71 zip codes. They leave having been accepted to 192 colleges and universities in 32 states along with one international university. More impressive is that 75% of the class of 2013 was awarded a scholarship to a college or university and collectively they earned in excess of $32 million.

la salle prides itself on both academic excellence and academic diversity and does so through a dedicated faculty that is committed to its students. help is never hard to find and the result is young men who are taught to learn and are able to communicate effectively and lead confidently. They include 117 AP scholars and the most national Merit semifinalists amongst the private, catholic, and independent schools in the state of Pennsylvania.

The wide-array of talent amongst our students is perhaps the greatest example of our diversity. la salle is fortunate to have an athletic program that includes seventeen sports and, in 2012-2013, the school won eleven championships and had ten “final four” appearances/finishes in the Pennsylvania state championships. At the same time, the competition band won the overall championship at the cavalcade of bands competition, while on the other side of the building, the speech and debate Team was recognized as one of the Top 5 Programs in the nation, and the Microsoft iT Academy produced over 100 students with Microsoft credentials. There is truly something for everyone and all of our programs find boys working together in an environment that allows them to perform at the highest levels.

All of this success takes place within the confines of a place where students enjoy mutual respect. The experience promotes brotherhood and, despite their differ-ences, the boys come together to achieve greatness. in saint Paul’s first letter to the corinthians, he speaks of different gifts and one spirit. our students clearly have many gifts and choose to share them in a common spirit – la salle.

CHristoPHer m. CArABello ’82 editor




E X P LO R E R

summer 2013

FromtHeHip

FromtHepresident

Dear alumni, Parents, anD FrienDs,

Sometimes, in one of those rare moments of honest introspection, I am amazed

at how far I have gotten with so little talent – some luck, some mentoring, a fair

bit of hard work, and a willingness to jump at the bait when it’s dangled have

propelled my career. At no time are those feelings about talent more acute than

when I get to experience the performing arts at La Salle. The week in which this

letter is being written has been an “arts rich” one at La Salle, with the bands in

concert the preceding Monday and the chorus concert and visual arts exhibition

the following Monday.

When you think about it, though, every week

at La Salle is rich in artistic life. From the Pep

Band’s preparation in late summer through their

performance at playoff games, to the Christmas

festivities, seasonal liturgies, the competi-

tion band season, the spring musical, and the

musical enrichment of the 150th Baccalaureate and

Commencement ceremonies this June, music and

the arts at La Salle are as essential to the fabric of

our lives as are academic engagement, athletic suc-

cess, generous service, and growth in faith.

This isn’t just a 2012-13 phenomenon, of course.

Names from the past people all our imaginations:

conductors Joseph Colantonio and Dr. Reinhardt,

Brothers F. William and Fred Stelmach ’46 in stu-

dio art, people like Brother Gene Graham, Jean

Williams, Bob Bolsover, and Colleen Durkin bring-

ing Broadway style productions to a humble high

school auditorium. Likewise, this isn’t an archival

phenomenon either. La Salle still sets the standard

for excellence in the arts in the Delaware Valley,

and likely far beyond. The work of Barbara Miller

and Michael Hearn in the penthouse of Saint

Michael’s Hall allows our students the chance to

experiment with a wide range of media and an even

wider range of opportunities for self-expression

and creative development. Joe Ciccimaro ’57, Joe

Vettori, and their instrumental specialist colleagues

delivered a first place prize in the Cavalcade of

Bands Jazz Competition this year. Along with our

vocal arts teacher Mark Norman, they ensure a

quality musical dimension to countless aspects of

La Salle life. The collaboration of these gentlemen

with Micky Dominick and the other members of his

staff lead to La Salle presenting an annual musical,

the latest being Swing!, which is never hackneyed

and banal like so much high school theater else-

where, but fresh, brimming over with enthusiasm,

challenging in all the right ways, and an incredible

showcase for student talent.

Oh, yeah, let’s not forget the students. If you

exclude required fine arts electives, I imagine more

than 40% of the La Salle student body still has

some chosen engagement with the arts as a part

of their education. Just look at the stage during

Swing!, and you’ll get some hint of this. Watch and

listen to the band’s masterful rendering of Williams’

Theme from Jurassic Park, the stage more crowded

than the pit at a Wagner opera, and you’ll know for

sure. Understand that it’s just not a matter of show-

manship and talent here. It’s discipline – the disci-

pline needed to win a first place in a sight reading

competition, demonstrating mastery of academic

music, the discipline needed for a teenaged string

ensemble to master a Vivaldi or Holst masterwork,

the discipline to come to school with your hockey

sticks in one hand, your trumpet in the other, and

still get your academic requirements met.

Ultimately, at La Salle, it is never a case of Ars

gratia artis: art for art’s sake. Here it’s always art for

the students’ sake. We invest such time, attention,

personnel, and other resources in the arts because

they are an extraordinary means of fulfilling our

Mission: forming men who have all the tools to

lead complete, rich, disciplined, expressive, and

sensitive lives. James Levine, the legendary Musical

Director of the Metropolitan Opera in New York,

once made this comment on his role as conductor:

“It’s just that, when the orchestra looks at me, I

want them to see a completely involved person

who reflects what we rehearsed, and whose func-

tion is to make it possible for them to do it.” Our

young men at La Salle see such examples in front

of them every day throughout our arts programs.

I am incredibly proud to showcase the results of

this commitment and collaboration throughout the

pages of this summer’s Explorer.

Fraternally,

Brother James l. Butler, FsC

President

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1.Ring MaSS

The Class of 2014 celebrated the annual Ring Mass and Ceremony on December 6, 2012. Reverend Anthony Janton, AFSC ’69 blessed these symbols of upperclassmen during the celebration of Mass. The rings were then presented to the students by Mr. Anthony Mieczkowski ’06, Junior Class Moderator, Principal Michael O’Toole ’68, and Brother James Butler, FSC.

2.SCHoLaRSHip ReCepTion

La Salle College High School awarded scholar-ships to forty-three eighth graders based on their scores from the Scholarship and Entrance Exam administered on December 1, 2012. On January 10, 2013, thirty-three of those young men, along with their parents, attended a Scholarship Reception in their honor. The guests that evening were addressed by current La Salle seniors Patrick May ’13 and Andrew Stone ’13 and were hosted at their tables by a current student and a member of the faculty/staff.

3.WReSTLing

The Wrestling Team defeated Father Judge by a score of 39-25 on January 30, 2013 to win their 5th consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League Championship. Two days later, they traveled to Central High School to defeat the public champions by a score of 63-10 to cap-ture the District 12 (City) Championship.

4.Swing!

La Salle College High School performed the Broadway musical Swing! to a weekend of sell-out crowds. A high-energy celebration of one of America’s greatest musical eras showcased the talents of over 100 La Salle students and an additional 35 young ladies from local schools. The set was built around the Competition Band and students harmonized, sang the blues, and tore up the dance floor like never before on the La Salle stage.

5.Making a SpLaSH

The Swimming Team earned its second straight Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) State Championship on March 16, 2013 at Bucknell University. The Explorers compiled 290 points, 72 more than second-place Hershey, to win the Class AAA Boys’ Title at the PIAA Swimming and

Diving Championship Meet. The team won their 25th consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League Championship on February 16, 2013 at La Salle University by scoring 1,014 points (more than double the number of points of any opponent) and followed up by repeating as District 12 (City) Champions. The program has won every Philadelphia Catholic League Championship since 1989.

6.THe Cup RunneTH oveR

The Hockey Team captured its third consecu-tive Flyer’s Cup Championship on March 12, 2013 with a 5-2 victory over Holy Ghost Prep at the Wells Fargo Center. In what was a rematch of last year’s Flyer’s Cup Championship, the Explorers once again pre-vailed and moved on to the Pennsylvania State Championship game where they were defeated by North Allegheny in their bid to repeat as State Champions.

7.SpeeCH and debaTe

The Speech and Debate Program was awarded the National Catholic Forensic League School of Excellence Award and was named as one of the Top 5 Debate Schools Nationally at the National Catholic Forensic League Championships. In addition, they were named as the Top Debate School in Eastern Pennsylvania and were crowned as both Philadelphia Catholic Forensics League Debate Champions and Pennsylvania High School Speech League District 11 Champions.

8.Rugby

The Rugby Team celebrated its inaugural season with an undefeated record and a trip to the State Playoffs. Following victories against Philadelphia Catholic League opponents such as Father Judge, Roman Catholic, and Cardinal O’Hara, the team defeated Bishop Shanahan by a score of 24-6 before bowing to Burrell High School from Western Pennsylvania in the first round of the State Playoffs.

9.paSSing THe baTon

The Track and Field Team began the season by capturing the program’s first indoor Philadelphia Catholic League Championship since 1999. Nine athletes were named to the Indoor Track and Field All-State Team and the team finished fourth in the Pennsylvania State Championship. The team captured the outdoor Philadelphia Catholic League Championship on May 11, 2013 at Upper Darby High School and went on to repeat as District 12 (City) Champions. The highlight of the season came on April 26, 2013 when the Distance Medley Relay Team won the Penn Relays Championship of America at historic Franklin Field. In the greatest relay race in La Salle’s history, the foursome ran the fastest winning time at Penn Relays since 2005, the second best time in America this year, and what is believed to be the second fastest Distance Medley Relay time ever by a Pennsylvania high school.

10.FieLd day

The 10th Annual Field Day was held on April 26, 2013, in honor of Fran Johnson and Mary Jo Smith, two beloved members of the faculty who succumbed to their battles with cancer. The day, which is organized by the Office of Student Affairs and the Student Council, once again featured gorgeous weather, 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 races, the “brain freeze” ice cream eating contest, a blind-folded obstacle course, a trivia challenge, and dodge ball. The winning homerooms were 1A (Freshmen), 3B (Sophomores), 8C (Juniors), and 8D (Seniors).


11.SenioR MoTHeR/Son LiTuRgy

Over 360 seniors and their mothers gathered for Mass and dinner on May 1, 2013. The Senior Mother/Son Liturgy, which is hosted annually by the Mothers’ Club, began with the celebration of Mass and was followed by a rose ceremony and dinner. The event was held exactly one month before graduation and was a fitting tribute to the efforts of the boys and the sacrifices made by their mothers.

12.LeT THe MuSiC pLay

The Spring Band Concert was held in the school auditorium on May 6, 2013. Over 200 musicians – representing ten separate ensembles – performed for over two hours to a capacity crowd. The Competition Band, fresh off capturing first place honors at the Cavalcade of Bands Competition, performed a riveting rendition of the Theme from Jurassic Park.

13.TenniS anyone?

The Tennis Team capped of an undefeated regular season by blanking Saint Joseph’s Prep by a score of 5-0 on April 30, 2013 at La Salle University to capture their 7th consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League Championship. They went on to defeat the public champions from Central High School by a score of 5-0 to win the District 12 (City) Championship and advance to the Pennsylvania State Championships. The Explorers defeated their first two round opponents and reached the semifinals for the first time in school history before bowing to the eventual champions from Conestoga High School.

14.SHaRp dReSSed Men

On May 10, 2010, over 250 sharply dressed seniors accompanied by their beautiful dates attended the Senior Prom. The night was filled with dancing, food, great music, and good times shared by friends and classmates at Spring Mill Manor in Ivyland, PA.

15.Sing aLong

More than fifty students from La Salle College High School performed in the Spring Choral Concert on May 13, 2013 as part of the 30th Annual Arts Festival. Under the direction of Mr. Mark Norman, the school’s Choral Director, six different ensembles performed seventeen songs including: Red Red Rose, Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, and Home.

16.STaTe oF THe aRT

The 30th Annual Arts Festival was held in early May and the Art Department exhibited over 400 pieces of student artwork throughout the school. Over 90% of the students who took an art class at La Salle 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 two judges and awards were given to pieces that displayed excellence.

17.pLay baLL

The Baseball Team defeated Saint Joseph’s Prep by a score of 10-0 on May 25, 2013 at Widener University to capture their first Philadelphia Catholic League Championship since 2005. The following week, they defeated the public champions from Frankford High School to advance to the Pennsylvania State Championships, where they lost in their bid to repeat as State Champions with a loss to Pennridge High School.

18.HeadS oF STaTe

The Lacrosse Team repeated as Philadelphia Catholic League Champions by defeating Saint Joseph’s Prep by a score 11-6 on May 22, 2013 at Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School. The following day, they defeated the public champions from Northeast High School by a score of 18-4 to win the District 12 (City) Championship and advance to the Pennsylvania State Championships. The 2012-2013 sports season at La Salle College High School fittingly ended at Hersheypark Stadium – the sweetest place on earth – on June 8, 2013 when the Explorers took their twenty game winning streak and dethroned the three-time State Champions from Conestoga High School by a score of 13-4 to win the Pennsylvania State Championship.

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Music Fills The Airby Christopher A. Mele ’13

unDer tHe DireCtion oF mr. JosePH vettori,

tHe ComPetition BAnD is tHe toP BAnD

At lA sAlle College HigH sCHool. It is an

extracurricular band that practices two to three times a

week after school. The Competition Band is a big band

ensemble that is made up of the top jazz musicians

at La Salle and students undergo a stringent audition

process by instrument type in order to earn a

spot in the band.


tHe mAin PurPose oF tHis BAnD is ComPeting in tHe CAvAlCADe oF BAnDs ComPetitions. sCHools From tHrougH-out tHe PHilADelPHiA AreA PerForm AnD ComPete in Front oF An AuDienCe inCluDing A PAnel oF JuDges wHo sCore tHe BAnDs in AreAs suCH As intonAtion, style, AnD soloists. bands are rated on a point-based scale and can earn ratings from Very good to excellent to outstanding to superior. Along with the overall ensemble awards, there are also individual awards that are won by the top soloists of the competition. over the last four years, la salle college high school’s competition band has placed as one of the top three bands in the highest division of the cavalcade championships. last year, the competition band finished second by a tenth of a point, but redeemed itself this year by capturing the coveted championship title. la salle has won the cavalcade championship sight reading Award two years in a row and had the top soloist of the cavalcade championship in back-to-back years. la salle college high school’s competition band has cemented itself as one of the best performing high school bands in the delaware Valley.

The competition band can also be seen at many la salle functions throughout the year. The band has become the house band for the school’s Auction and open house. it is also featured at the winter and spring con-certs. The competition band has also played at venues such as the franklin institute and at the university of the Art’s caplin hall.

As well as performing at live venues, the competition band has a very unique opportunity. each year, with the help of Music department faculty, the competition band is recorded live and featured on its own cd. All of the audio is recorded, mixed, and mastered in house, which gives students the rare opportunity to work with professional recording microphones and equipment and get a first-hand look at the recording process.

The competition band offers an opportunity for students to further their understanding and education of music. The size of the ensemble allows for acute attention to detail and a narrowing of focus that is less common in other high school music programs. The professional expertise of Mr. Joe Vettori is constantly on display as he pushes the band to hone in on finer details that make the difference between a good sounding band and a pro-fessional sounding band. These details make all the difference on the profes-sional level charts that the competition band plays. The band’s repertoire does not consist of watered-down big band charts; rather, the competition band consistently performs intricate and complex charts written for profes-sional big bands. for example, two of the more popular charts played in the last few years have been georgia on My Mind and stardust, both selections written for doc severinsen and The Tonight show band in the 1960’s. The competition band plays charts that were commissioned for professional jazz musicians. That alone attests to the supreme and unmatched work and dedi-cation of Mr. Joe Vettori to help his students achieve excellence.

The lessons acquired from participating in this band do not stop at music. granted, students are taught the finer points of jazz performance, but also several life skills that come along with doing things at a level of excellence. Preparation, dedication, and the importance of repetition are some of the many skills that come to the forefront of each student’s mind as they rigor-ously prepare throughout the year. essential life skills are learned in the pro-cess, which is yet another benefit experienced by the students participating in the competition band.

tHe ComPetition BAnD is A CHAnCe For stuDents to tAke tHe next Big steP in tHeir musiCAl DeveloPment AnD CHAllenge tHemselves. Members are privy to an experience that is unique and it becomes another chance to branch out and develop closer relationships with fellow students. under the direction of Mr. Joe Vettori, la salle college high school’s competition band has been enjoying some of its most successful years and only looks to continue a rich and storied tradition of excellence.

Music Fills The Air CONTiNUED


5tH PerioD BAnD

tHe 5tH PerioD BAnD is one oF tHe six BAnDs tHAt lA sAlle

College HigH sCHool oFFers to its stuDents During

ClAss PerioDs. otHerwise known As tHe Honors ADvAnCeD

BAnD, it is tHe HigHest level BAnD oFFereD As PArt oF tHe

CurriCulum At lA sAlle College HigH sCHool. tHe ClAss is

HAnD-seleCteD AnD tAugHt By mr. Joe vettori. stuDents

meet every DAy During FiFtH PerioD to reHeArse tHe songs

seleCteD For tHe BAnD.

5th Period band is a larger ensemble

and plays a variety of musical

selections. from Pop to big band

swing, to cut time latin, to funk

the 5th Period band’s repertoire is

large and versatile. Artists such as

Michael Jackson, count basie, and

Tower of Power have all made their

way into performances by the 5th

Period band. They have become a

crowd favorite at school concerts

due to their fun and more popular

selections.

Along with playing as an ensemble,

one or two times a week each

student is given the opportunity

to get a private lesson from one

of the many instrument teachers.

These lessons are given by actively

performing professional musicians,

all of whom also teach on a col-

legiate level at local universities

such as the university of the Arts.

students get to work one-on-one

with their teacher and focus on

weaknesses and improving their

overall skills. These lessons prove

to be invaluable; particularly, as a

student attends year after year and

develops a relationship with their

own instrumental teacher over their

four years at la salle college high

school. Teachers become mentors

and friends that are not only con-

cerned with their student’s musical

development, but their growth as a

person.

The 5th period band is a great way

for students to continue their pursuit

of music in a comfortable environ-

ment surrounded by peers and a

supportive faculty; however, it is

also a very fulfilling social experi-

ence. Members of the band consist

of students from all walks of the

school community. Athletes, lab

managers, actors, and academically-

gifted students all find themselves

as part of the band, which creates

a wide and diverse range of stu-

dents all rallied by a common inter-

est. it’s truly amazing to see the

friendships that blossom because

of the opportunities that the band

presents. Music fills the air as well

as the lives of each of the musicians

in these bands and it is often the

common link that leads to the start

of life-time friendships.


AT lA sAllE COllEgE HigH sCHOOl, mUsiC

is CONsiDErED TO bE AN iNTEgrAl pArT

OF A sTUDENT’s EDUCATiON. rECOgNiziNg

THAT sTUDENTs COmE TO lA sAllE wiTH A

wiDE vAriETy OF mUsiCAl bACkgrOUNDs,

THE mUsiC DEpArTmENT OFFErs COUrsEs

AT A vAriETy OF lEvEls OF mUsiCAl Abil-

iTy sO As TO prOviDE AN ApprOpriATE

COUrsE OF iNsTrUCTiON TO All.

one of the courses offered is small ensembles,

which introduces music students to the unique

concerns of small ensemble performance. special

attention is paid to the literature of classical

music. students gain experience in performance

with ensembles such as guitar ensemble and

string ensemble, as well as learning the basic con-

cepts about the history of classical music. small

ensembles takes place every day during third

period. The class is split into two different groups

– the guitar ensemble, who practice in the chorus

room, and the string ensemble who practice in the

band room. The string ensemble is conducted by

Mr. Joseph f. ciccimaro ’57, who has been teaching

at la salle for 45 years and started the

string ensemble in 1983. when people

talk about la salle’s Music department,

the string ensemble is commonly

overlooked, but that is quickly changing.

The string ensemble has built a great

reputation throughout the years and will

continue to grow and enhance their

playing ability for years to come.

AllTHiNgs sTriNgsby Kyle Samuel Stofka ’13

in september of 2009, i walked into that third period class having no clue as to what to expect. i was eager to start playing at la salle, but the orchestra consisted of twelve students – the smallest orchestra i had ever been part of. we would practice every day for half an hour and then use the last ten minutes to eat lunch. we played a variety songs from barber of seville (gioachino rossini) to bosa Azul (bert ligon). we were a very active orchestra, playing different events almost weekly from board of Trustees events to open house, the orchestra always had something to do. The music wasn’t all that difficult and we were not being chal-lenged. This would all change the following school year.

sophomore year came around and the orchestra now consisted of thirteen kids. This year was similar to the year before, being busy playing for different events, but there was something different. Mr. c started giving us more challenging music. we worked harder and played anything he threw our way. After the winter concert, Mr. c had a couple of options of pieces for us to play for our spring concert. he gave us an arrangement from Pirates of the caribbean, and he told us it was a dif-ficult piece. we started practicing right away, and right away ran into trouble. The piece had different rhythms for each section of the orchestra going on at the same time, which was something we were not accustomed to. it was not looking good, but we pushed harder and practiced more and more. we were finally getting it and were ready by the time the concert came around. At the spring concert in 2011, we played the piece bet-ter than we had ever played it before. The eruption of applause from the audience was a feeling that none of us will soon forget. At that moment, the string ensemble changed forever. That song, that night, and that concert are still talked about in class. Mr. c finally knew that we were capable of so much more.

everything changed during my junior year. Mr. c and the orchestra knew we had to live up to expectations from the spring concert. he continued to give us challenging pieces. for the christmas concert, we decided to do an arrangement of “A christmas carol” by charles dickens, which would be read by Matt Volpe ’12 and performed by the orchestra. The piece was brutally difficult. it was a 23 minute long song that required continuous playing.

The dynamics were key and difficult since there was a story being read while we were playing. The piece was challenging and demanded our full attention. The concert was amazing. everyone was in awe and thor-oughly impressed by the performance and we once again received a standing ovation. spring arrived and we all thought that we couldn’t possibly perform anything more difficult than the piece from Pirates of the caribbean that we had performed the previous year. Mr. c had something in store for us.

one day in class he sat us down and showed us a piece on the sMArTboard that was divided in three move-ments, on the projector. we listened to it, and laughed. we thought he was kidding, we didn’t actually believe he seriously wanted us to play this piece for the spring concert. even our string instructor Mr. Teperman thought it was a bit of a stretch, but for whatever reason Mr. c believed in us. right off the bat, we were strug-gling as this was by far the hardest piece we had ever played in the orchestra. we started having additional rehearsals in the mornings once or twice a week so we could get extra practice. it started to come along, and we were dumbfounded as to how we were playing this song. The spring concert was right around the corner and we were ready. The concert went great as we played the song, and it sounded fantastic. The orchestra got so many compliments it was unbelievable. we had outdone ourselves, and we couldn’t have been prouder. little did we know it would just get harder the following year.

My senior year arrived and the orchestra had grown to seventeen boys – the most ever. The fall of 2012 rolled in and we were back in the band room practicing every day. Mr. c gave us a piece that was composed back in the 1800’s. The piece was very difficult because of the different time signatures and various dynamics. it was no ordinary piece and it was broken up into many small movements that were all different from each other. it was very difficult, but we brought back the morn-ing practices, and every wednesday morning we had a rehearsal before school. The winter concert came around and we exceeded expectations. Again, the audi-ence was amazed by the song and our ability to play such a challenging piece.

A week after returning from christmas break, John bense ’14 told Mr. c that he had a song he thought we should try to play for the spring concert. Mr. c even had his doubts. we sat down, listened, and watched it being performed. Mr. c then asked if we thought we could play it. he said it was going to be a lot of work, but that had never stopped us before. we decided to go for it. immediately, we ran into trouble, and faith in the song was running thin. we brought back morning rehearsals. This song is the most challenging song the string ensemble had ever seen. we persevered and practiced hard and it began to come together. At times we were discouraged, but we fought through and worked hard. everyone stepped up for the song, from the freshmen to our senior soloist Agustín Marty. The concert came around and everyone was blown away by our performance. The performance was indescribable. we had come so far in four years. from a small group of twelve that was barely challenged to a bona fide orches-tra playing a piece of professional difficulty.

over the past four years, the string ensemble has trans-formed from a mediocre group to a respected orchestra. Mr. c has changed the group forever by implementing morning practices and pushing and believing in us when we didn’t believe in ourselves. All of the members of the string ensemble have put so much work into the group and can be very proud of our accomplishments. Mr c. has achieved so much over his amazing career, but if there is one thing he should be proud of, it’s what he has been able to do with this orchestra. he turned us from average players into respected performers. The third period string ensemble has been my favorite period of the school day for all four years of my time at la salle. The work we accomplish and the music we produce in those thirty minutes is a testament to our success. The bar is set high for future performers and performances, but with Mr. c conducting them, there is no doubt in my mind that they’ll be able to handle anything. watch out la salle, there’s a band emerging, and soon, the Music department will be known for all things strings.

Agustin tomAs mArty ’13Home wyndmoor, PA

sCHool home schooled

ACADemiCs national honor society

instrument Violin

ACtivities string ensemble, Track and field, cross country, swimming

College swarthmore college, recipient of the swarthmore college scholarship (Valued at $173,000)

little known FACt Agustin’s parents moved to Miami after his junior year. determined not to leave la salle, Agustin lived with relatives and finished his senior year at la salle college high school.

“From the first day I “shadowed” to my last exam, La Salle has not only been an excellent academic institution, but a wonderful community – a community in which one may be passionate about something and find others with similar passions and supporting each other’s efforts to improve.”


the date was December 5, 2009 and the la salle explorers were in Bethlehem, PA playing easton Area High school in the PiAA Quarterfinals in Football. the temperature was 15°F, it snowed the entire game, and mike Bennett ’10 drilled a 35-yard field goal to defeat easton in a 17-14 nail-biter. Although the weather that day was horrible, students filled the stands. in addition to the students, there was far greater a force to be reckoned with, a group of boys who went to every football game to cheer the team on through music – the Pep Band. the Pep Band was at every game that season. they kept the football team’s spirits up and eventually saw them crowned as Pennsylvania state Champions. even as a freshman, i knew i was part of a special group – a group that was respected not only by the football team, but by the entire school community.

The Pep Band, a beloved activity within the music community at La Salle College High School, is the favorite of many students because of the great environment of playing for packed crowds on fall weekends. The band is spearheaded by the patriarchs of the music program at La Salle: Mr. Joe Ciccimaro ’57 (AKA Mr. C) who has been at La Salle since 1968, along with Mr. Joe Vettori who has been at the school since 1983. These two men are devoted to their jobs, love teaching music to young-er musicians, and successfully manage to recruit doz-ens of musicians into the music program each year. My first memory of the music program was when Mr. C asked me to join the Pep Band while in 8th grade. Even before I was accepted to La Salle, I remember my first year as a member of the Pep Band. It was filled with fun times as I was able to become accli-mated to the music program and truly feel like I was a part of this incredible program.

The Pep Band plays great charts that include: Smoke on the Water, Bully, Sir Duke, and 25 Or 6 To 4. The song list changes every year as songs are removed from the list in favor of new, contemporary choices. These songs are added, removed, and modi-fied during the band’s summer practices that start in July – long before the start of the football season. These practices are conducted by the senior band officers/directors. Freshmen are invited to play with the Pep Band during the Jazz Camp, which is held the month before. These freshmen come in nervous, not knowing what to expect; however, through the friendliness of the upperclassmen and the thrill of the experience, these timid boys are accepted into this great band. Another amazing thing about the Pep Band is that it is truly a brotherhood. Before every football game, the members of the Pep Band gather in “The Pit” outside of the cafeteria to play volleyball, eat, and relax before the game. All the guys love game day because of the anticipation of what is about to come. The football team has enjoyed so much success in recent years and the Pep Band has been in its pocket the entire time.

Throughout the last four years, the football team has compiled a record of 50-7 (.877), which supports my theory that the Pep Band brings the team luck and is a “secret weapon” for success.

THE mANby Preston Michael Murray ’13

“not to mention the band as an intricate part of the football team’s success would be a sin. The football Team and the Pep band were a dominant combination and proved to be formidable oppo-nents within the Philadelphia catholic league, district 12, and the PiAA. when you mention la salle sports, specifically the football team, you can’t help but mention the Pep band. The two formed a symbiotic relationship, thriving off of each other, and giving a great atmosphere and energy during games.

building relationships with members of the Pep band off the field came to be one of the most enjoyable things of my four years at la salle. we started and ended each game with them, and we are forever grateful and appreciative of their incredible talents and support.”

AnDrew CArlone ’13 Captain – Football Team

The football team has won five consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League Championships, four straight District 12 (City) Championships, and a Pennsylvania State Championship. We made it to the Final Four of the PIAA Championships four years in a row and the Pep Band has been to every one of those games. The band has traveled everywhere the team has played. Our instruments went to home games at Plymouth-Whitemarsh all the way to Bergen Catholic and Rutgers Stadium in New Jersey. Along the way, we made two stops in Hershey, PA. For many of these games, we were the only student section; which meant that we had to step up to the challenge and not only play, but cheer like there’s no tomorrow.

The Pep Band helps to provide one of the most emotional parts of each game. At every game, before the playing of the National Anthem, the entire football team assembles in front of the Pep

Band for the playing of the school’s Alma Mater. A unification of both groups – the band playing gold instruments as the football team holds their golden helmets. The tradition repeats at the conclusion of the game. Win or lose, the team gathers in front of the band and together they perform the Alma Mater. Even on the rare occasions when the team would fall short of a victory, they would still belt out the lyrics, showing that they are one, unbroken chain that will forever remain strong.

The band, in a similar fashion, is also unbroken as we always keep playing through the tough times. Band President and Pep Band Director Chris Mele ’13 said it perfectly as the team was down by 21 points to Coatesville, “our minutes might be numbered, but the music keeps on play-ing.” One song the band plays several times a game is Fling Out, which is La Salle’s touchdown song. Chances are that if you’ve been to a La Salle foot-ball game, then you’ve heard Fling Out. Win or lose, rain or shine, it is a long-time tradition of the Pep Band to play Louie Louie at the end of every game. During the song, we let our guys “solo” on their instrument. They might play the alto sax or jam out on the cowbell, The Pep Band is open to any kind of soloing to celebrate another great game and performance, because during the season, there is a lot to cheer about.

Although the last football game of this past season was played on December 7th, the climax of the Pep Band’s season and arguably one of the greatest Football games in La Salle History was played a month prior on November 10, 2012. La Salle squeaked out a 28-27 overtime victory over archrival Saint Joseph’s Prep in front of an overflow crowd at Plymouth-Whitemarsh Stadium as Sean Coleman scored on a slant pass from Chris Kane to tie the game and Ryan Winslow drilled the extra point to bring home the championship. The Pep Band proceeded to play Fling Out about twenty times while going insane from the win. The victory marked the quintessential pep band experience and proved that the Pep Band is one of the greatest activities for a music student because of times like these, when music and athletics combine to create something truly amazing.

Ask any student in the Pep Band – past or present – and I have no doubt that they will exclaim nothing but positive stories. We are not a marching band that lines up in formation and wears funny uniforms and hats. We are not a band where the directors rule with an iron fist and expect perfec-tion. Rather, we are a band whose main goal is to make the football games a fun event and lead our fellow Explorers to victory. The Pep Band is a perfect example of La Salle’s motto: “Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve” as we learn how important music is in our lives and to the La Salle community, all while serving as musical stewards for the school and our incredible brotherhood. Any musical student enter-ing La Salle should definitely consider joining the Pep Band because the memories will be everlasting and the friendships made will endure forever.

HAil lA sAlle our AlmA mAter, HAil All HAil!

griFFin JAmes riPley ’13Home Abington, PA

sCHool immaculate conception bVM school


leADersHiP band officer, student Ambassador

instrument Trumpet

ACtivities competition band, concert band, Jazz band, Pep band, Pit orchestra, chorus, Theater, engineering club, italian club, ultimate frisbee

serviCe summer service Trip (navajo indian reservation)

College drexel university, recipient of the dean’s scholarship (Valued at $80,000)

little known FACt four three years, griffin was the soloist who sang the national Anthem a capella at all of la salle’s home football and basketball games. his powerful voice played to a number of sellout crowds.

“La Salle means so much to me – an outlet of creativity as well as an incredible educational institution and social tool. The main lesson I have learned over my four years was to accept – accept not only myself, but also to accept others and the way things change I have learned to appreciate what others have to offer not only as musicians, but as people.”


on sePtemBer 10, 2009, i wAlkeD into tHe CHorus room For tHe First time. i HAD no iDeA wHAt to exPeCt. grADe sCHool HAD not PrePAreD me to Be in A CHorAl ProgrAm, AnD nervousness FloweD tHrougH my veins. wHAt i DiD not know As i wAlkeD in tHe CHorus room tHAt DAy wAs tHAt CHorus woulD DeFine my next Four yeArs At lA sAlle.

for a while, especially during freshman year, i questioned what chorus was all about, and how it made an impact on the school community. however,

the realization of how important chorus was struck me quickly, as i got to meet the all the guys that were a part of the chorus. These guys came from all areas

of the school, and over the next four years, the members of chorus came to represent the student body as a whole. As far as i am concerned, chorus to me is

one of the most important activities offered at la salle college high school.

Mr. Mark norman has directed the choral program since 2004. he directs all three vocal groups: freshman ensemble, upperclassmen chorus, and The belcrofters, which are all scheduled as classes during the school day. All freshmen who sing in the chorus begin in the freshman ensemble. This group usually consists of seven to twelve guys who come from all different areas from the school, whether they are athletes, artists, tech guys, or instrumentalists. This helps to bring the many groups at la salle to one place, where the brotherhood that this school preaches really begins to take form. in this ensemble, songs used in concert can include a variety of musical styles from American folk to doo wop to rock to even some caribbean tunes. This ensemble serves as an introduction to the choral program at la salle, and helps prepare students for life at the school.

TheVoiceby Mark Lewis Chandler ’13

After freshman year, any student can take upperclass-men chorus as a class that meets during fourth period. Many students use this class opportunity to fulfill their fine arts requirement. however, the majority of students who take this class, especially juniors and seniors, end up taking the class again. This ensemble is a little more advanced than freshman chorus, as vocal parts are typically split up into four distinct groups: Tenor i, Tenor ii, bass i, and bass ii. in order to fully grasp the music, Mr. norman holds sectionals during the school day in order to facilitate the learning of the music, as well as to teach students about the theory and style of what they are singing. similarly to fresh-man chorus, much of the music sung in upperclassmen chorus is based on religious and traditional folk songs along with other styles such as rock and pop.

upperclassmen also have the opportunity to join The belcrofters, the advanced vocal ensemble at la salle. in order to join this ensemble, a student must first audition and be approved by Mr. norman. This group is much more advanced than the other two ensembles, focusing on more technically and stylistically difficult arrangements. Many of the songs that this group sings are sung a capella, meaning that there is no piano accompaniment. in addition, many of the songs performed are sung in a language different than english such as latin or even irish gaelic. by doing so, many doors are opened to sing some of the most beautiful songs one could ever imagine. one such that particularly sticks out to me is called Prayer of the children – a croatian song which had lyrics and harmonies that continue to touch me to this day. however, The belcrofters are also known to perform many popular songs as well, such as hey There, delilah by the Plain white T’s, somewhere only we Know by Keane, hey Jude by the beatles, and The lion sleeps Tonight by The Tokens. by studying all of these different styles, students in The belcrofters become more musically educated.

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being in the choral program the past four years has meant a great deal to me. As a nervous freshman, the chorus helped me gain confidence in not only my musical ability, but also in my ability as a student. i credit being a member of chorus for so much of the personal success i have had at la salle, whether it was surviving chemistry sophomore year, working towards playing trombone in the competition band, or having a lead role in the musical. Also, by being in the choral program, i have created a number of friendships which i have no doubt will last a lifetime. i formed bonds with guys who have graduated as well as students who still have three more years at la salle simply by sitting in the chorus room before and after school and just hanging out. it is quite a network. being in the choral program has encouraged me to continue singing in college by trying out for different a capella groups.

The choral program has helped me in the past, continues to help me in the present, and will certainly help me in the future after i walk out of the chorus room doors for the last time. The chorus at la salle will always hold a special place in my heart. i am thankful every day for the opportunity that i have been given, the relationships i have built with Mr. norman and the other students, and the musical talents which are such an important aspect of my life. chorus is very special at la salle and i have been blessed to have been a part of this special group for four years.

PAtriCk eDwArD mAy ’13Home lansdale, PA

sCHool gwynedd-Mercy Academy elementary school

ACADemiCs AP scholar, national honor society

leADersHiP student Ambassador

instruments Piano, Trumpet, guitar

ACtivities competition band, concert band, Jazz band, lab band, Pep band, chorus, Theater, celtic club, italian club, ski club, engineering club, soccer, rugby, weXP, Track and field, intramurals, lead role in Musical Theater Productions at Mount saint Joseph Academy

serviCe summer service Trips (bolivia and navajo indian reservation), urban immersion, operation santa claus, Tutoring at la salle Academy

College university of scranton, recipient of the dean’s scholarship (Valued at $80,000)

little known FACt Patrick has risen through the ranks of the boy scouts and, on november 5, 2012, attained the rank of eagle scout. in addition, he works two seasonal jobs – ski instructor at shawnee Mountain in the winter and lifeguard at nor-gwyn Pool during the summer.

“La Salle has had such a huge impact on my life. It encouraged me to get involved and shaped me into who I am today. I can truly call it my second home. It granted me opportunities that I had never dreamed of before – the possibilities here are endless.”


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Joonyoung chaMatthew Mark chadwickMark lewis chandlerKaherdin charlesAnthony John checchioAustin bradley choJeffrey david cimbalistasean Thomas cincottaJared steven clapperThomas edward cockillsean Michael colemanZachary Kevin connorPatrick wallace cooneyThomas Mcnichol coyleJesse william croweAlexander lorenzo cuociPaul g. curcillo, iiiJoseph John d’Angelo, iiinicholas umberto d’orazioMatthew Joseph dalydaniel Joseph debrakeleergerald leo degnanMichael Paul delucanicholas gerald deMariaAnthony Michael desantiscarlos Martin diazAnthony P. digiovanniJoseph Thomas dooneyPatrick Joseph doughertyJohn Patrick dusingrichard f. eckert

Andrew K. eidenshinkMichael christian eifechristian Armand endrigianchristopher Michael espositonathan Paul ezzoJonathan raymond fabrizianiJoshua samuel fabrizianirichard william fabrizio, Jr.christopher John faganbrian Patrick farleyconnor Paul fassnachtMichael Paul fassnachtTimothy francis feoliPatrick James finlaybrian robert fischerMatthew burton fitzPatrickdaniel wilson fleck, Jr.Jacob Michael fordcharles Anthony formicaJohn Paul forrestlucas gabriel frielJoshua Tella gelenbergMitchell louis gilbertJames Tyler gillendavid benjamin givens, Jr.robert Joseph gormiskyJoshua grahamAndrew Michael grajewskiMark Patrick graselag. Matthew grecoronald Thomas greco

Kevin david groomeAlexander Michael guckinAndrew Patrick haltondenis edward harpMelvin lamar hawkinsJoseph Jerome heidtJared Thomas herrmannnicholas Alexander higginsPeter gregory hildebrandtMark david himlersteven Michael hladczukPatrick Joseph hoffman, Jr.evan ezekiel holderryan Joseph hollynicholas Matthew hreshkodavid Martin hunt, iifrederick Joseph ilsemann, iVMalik K. Janiferbrendan connolly Jaquayfrancis Peter Johnsonchristopher John Kaneluke P. KanePhilip francis Xavier KearnsAustin Michael Kellyowen James Kellyconor Michael Kennedydaniel liam KielyAndrew Jeffry Kingbrendan Joseph Kochnicholas Arkady Kauffman Kreter

Matthew Adam Krulikowskibrian robert lagrecaconor elwin lavelledane Patrick laverychristopher Allen lePrevostJoseph lerroMichael edward londondavid dessalines losierwilliam christopher lucaschristian gerard lutschaunigKurt reed lutterKevin richard lynchMark Andrew lynchcolin Paul Maccrorysean Patrick MacintoshJohn Martin MageeJoseph Michael Maginnisdavid James MaloneMark norman ManeroMark Manjardi, Jr.christopher Joseph MarkmannJoseph Thomas MarkmannAgustin Tomas Martydante Joseph Massi, iiinicholas Michael Masterconnor Thomas MastersonJohn Vincent MastronardoJohn robert MatthewsPatrick edward roguls MayPeter n. Mccallluke edward Mccann

christopher Mccreabrett Alan Mccutcheonchad Michael MccutcheonJames Kelly Mcdonnellnicholas christian Mcdowellnolen richard Mcelweebrendan Michael Mcgonigleconnor bradley Mchughsamuel Joseph McKenzieconnor Joseph Mcnallybrian John Mcnamarachristopher John McPeakPaul louis Melchiorre, iiichristopher A. Melechristopher Michael MelilloAnthony louis Mercadercharles Montgomery Meredith, Vwilliam John MischlerAnthony gabriel Moffarobert francis Moore, iiicolin Patrick MoranMatthew James MorozziPatrick Joseph Morrisseycorey carlos MugglerPreston Michael Murraysean Thomas naessensJonathan Zia najiMichael christian naplesrussell Tuseck napolitanoJohnathan Michael neufeld

CongrAtulAtions to tHe ClAss oF 2013

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Thomas francis noonanJames Michael o’connor, iiiMichael James o’connorKevin francis o’donnellryan edward o’donnellevan Joseph o’harashea Timothy o’neilldominic Michael Padovanicholas david PaglioneMichael T. Pascaliluke louis PersichettiVincent Joseph PerutoJoseph PicardPhilip gerard PlourdeJoseph r. Podraza, iiidad PoquieJames henry Princivalleevan daniel QuainMatthew T. rambogerald edward rath, iVMatthew A. redicanKevin J. reedsean Michael reganconor Anthony reschgriffin James ripleyJamalie charles robertsbrian Timothy robinsonchristopher carmen roccogregory charles rogersostap royikfrank charles russomano, Jr.

John Paul ryanMichael steven ryan, Jr.erik shane scannapiecoAdam James schaalZachary s. scheierAndrew John schievewilliam Thomas schoenKevin edward scottMatthew richard scottMichael Andrew selnerscott Patrick serpicoPatrick Joseph shaferJohn stephen shieldsAnthony leo silvestriTrent lawrence simmonsMatthew Thomas skidmoreriley dennis slusarskistephen s. smith, Jr.robert P. speeseThomas Andrew spiteriAnthony Thomas sticcoKyle samuel stofkaAndrew Joseph stonerobert Vito strattonAaron Joseph streetsMatthew e. strolleAmar Jamal stukesJoseph c. sullivanrobert w. suter, iiigavin lucas Teichmandylan James Tice-carroll

eric Anthony TorresJohn Thomas Tyrrelledward Michael Tyszkageorge Thomas uhrichJoseph samuel Vanelli, iiiJohn richard VogelAndrew fox VolzTimothy william walkerconnor Thomas walshevan blaise walshryan Travis waltersnicholas sergei wardsean reagle waterscolin william weberbenjamin P. wildryan Michael williamsryan henry winslowAdam stanislaw wisniowskiAlexander Joseph wolaninKi young wonAndrew Michael yeamansJoon hyuk yoonMartin richard Zefelippo

extrAorDinAry extrACurriCulArsThe class of 2013 included fifty-five athletes who were recruited to participate in athletics by a college or university. The 55 student athletes will participate in twelve sports at thirty-five different colleges and universities stretching from Maine to california.

Pennsylvania state Champions lacrosse and swimming

Pennsylvania state Championship Final Four Finishes/Appearances – 10 cross country, football, hockey, indoor Track and field, lacrosse, outdoor Track and field, soccer, swimming, Tennis, and water Polo

Philadelphia Catholic league Championships – 10 baseball, golf, football, indoor Track and field, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, Tennis, Track and field, and wrestling

District 12 (City) Championships – 8 baseball, football, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, Tennis, Track and field, and wrestling

Flyers Cup Championship hockey

Penn relays Championship of Americadistance Medley relay – first Place

ACADemiC exCellenCeThe class of 2013 included seventeen boys who were recognized by the national Merit scholarship corporation – ten national Merit semifinalists and seven national Merit commended students.

269 graduates from 88 elementary schools and 71 Zip Codes

99% of the Class of 2013 will be Attending 97 Colleges and universities in 22 states

107 members of the national Honor society (minimum gPA of 3.75)

117 AP scholars (a score of 3 or higher on AP exams taken during the 20011-2012 academic year

75% of the Class of 2013 earned over $32 million in Documented scholarships and grants

let tHe musiC PlAyThe coveted cavalcade of bands competition championship trophy returned to la salle college high school as the competition band captured the overall championship with a rating of superior with honors. in addition, they received awards for the best Trumpet section and best sight reading.

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From tHe rest.

Swing! is a musical revue that consists of the hits of

the swing era. The show consists of a variety of

swing tunes, from the sultry melodies of Harlem

to the upbeat tunes of the USO era. When the 2013

musical production was announced by director Micky

Dominick, the news was received with great

enthusiasm from the dancers. This would be the first

show since 2003’s Footloose whose focus would

be on dancing. Senior dancer Casey Lambert

(Gwynedd Mercy High School) recalls, “I was really

excited. I heard that it was a dance show, so

naturally I was excited!” However, some cast

members were not so quickly convinced. “I was

excited because I love swing music, but at the same

time I had no idea what to expect because I had

never heard of the show,” reflects senior Mark

Chandler. Mr. Dominick had anticipated this mixed

reaction, and scheduled two one-hour pre-audition

dance sessions with choreographer Louis Palena

that would give participants an idea of what swing

dancing was about. Despite the sore legs and slightly

hindered breathing, both sessions ended with a

room full of excited performers.

HOw TO sUCCEED iN THEATErby Daniel Joseph DeBrakeleer ’13

The cast members were not the only students beaming with excitement. la salle’s jazz band also rose to the occasion. la salle’s band program places a great emphasis on jazz, as indicated by the school’s distinguished competition band. even from the first time the band read through the music, it was clear that the show would be a true test of musicianship. The show also pre-sented a unique opportunity for the band and the cast to interact. because the bandstand was placed onstage, many numbers involved interac-

tion between the performers and the musicians. for instance, at one point i was able to pick up my alto saxophone and play a haunting rendition of harlem nocturne, accompanied by dancer Kiera librera. This type of staging harkens back to real dance clubs of the 1930’s and 1940’s, where singers and dancers would convene around the bandstand for hours of swingin’ music.

because nobody was to be spared from the chal-lenge, the stage crew also found itself face-to-face with unprecedented tasks. despite a minimal number of sets, a decision was made that the show would be lit not only from the traditional overhead angle, but also unique side angles. This allowed for unique mood lighting that added a great deal to the acting onstage. Another techni-cal challenge was the fact that the bandstand took up too much room onstage. for this reason, the stage crew was faced with the task of extend-ing the stage outwards through the use of wood-en platforms. while dancing on homemade stage extensions is every dancer’s nightmare, the stage crew took the concerns of the cast very seriously and built extensions that you could lindy hop across all day and never have them budge.

rehearsals for the cast took place three times per week, including sunday dance rehearsals that could run for as long as seven hours (if that doesn’t sound exhausting, you’ve never tried swing dancing). Thanks to choreographer louis Palena, these rehearsals always ran smoothly. Vocal rehearsals also occurred frequently, as vocal director Mr. Mark norman was faced with the task of attempting to teach nearly twenty songs to a cast of over fifty students. in the midst of the chaos, costumer Mrs. robin Kelly managed to fit

multiple costumes to each member of the cast – that’s well over one hundred costumes. she even fit tuxedos for the band, who had been working relentlessly under the instruction of Mr. Joseph Vetorri. despite being in the middle of competi-tion season, the band managed to master the whole show well before opening night. The show would not have been possible without the hard work of these individuals, which is something la salle students have come to appreciate.

while the production staff worked relentlessly, the students rallied together. while the choreog-rapher worked with an individual dancer, seniors would often initiate impromptu dance rehearsals for group numbers. underclassmen would listen as the seniors reviewed counts and steps. i believe that this is part of what makes la salle’s student body stand out. students can work together without adult supervision and accomplish tasks by their own means. during long dance rehearsals, the guys would move down the hall to run boogie woogie bugle boy.

on the other side of the school, the girls would be rehearsing bounce Me, brother. by splitting the dance rehearsals into student-led functions, the cast not only mastered the choreography, but learned to enjoy the high-energy routines.

in fact, one of the most essential components of swing dancing is having fun. The camaraderie between classes was also essential because of the diversity among the show’s leads. rather than the typical “seniors-only” cast list, the show also fea-

tured many rising performers. sophomores ryan sax and Vito scutti delivered stunning renditions of Kitchen Mechanics’ night out and i’ve got the world on a string, respectively. Meanwhile, freshman Joe Miller doubled as a lead vocalist and a lead dancer throughout the show. swing! exhibited the talents of a diverse group of students.


HOw TO sUCCEED iN THEATErCONTINUEDbefore we knew it, it was opening night. Anybody who has been in a show or on a team can tell you what it is like to debut after months of hard work. while pre-show nerves are not in short supply, there are certain traditions that help calm the per-formers. Prior to each show, the cast, band, and crew would form a large circle in the gym, hand in hand, and would pray. Although the prayers are usually led by seniors, underclassmen had no problem with voicing their feelings. “some of the best moments of my life happened on the la salle stage.” remarks gwynedd Mercy Academy junior Annie fillenwarth. After a brief moment of silence to gather our nerves, we bounded up the stairs leading to backstage to take our places for the opening. After ninety minutes of flailing limbs and classic jazz standards, the cast took their bows in front of a sellout audience. in fact, the cast took

their bows in front of a total of two thousand ecstatic audience members over the course of four shows – attendance numbers that are unprec-edented in the history of theater at la salle.

what is it that made this show such a success? i believe that many forces came together to create a show that stunned both the audience and the participants. first, the success of the show was rooted in the determination of all involved to cre-ate a performance that will never be forgotten. The cast, crew, and band worked together and supported each other through the many challenges presented by putting on such a demanding show. Members of the cast would often stay backstage in order to watch others perform. The students cannot take all credit, however, as the production team worked relentlessly to ensure the success of the show. Another important factor was the strength of la salle’s music program. in many schools, the theater program is limited by the

abilities of the band. This is never a concern for la salle as the renowned band program has proven itself time and time again. it was an amaz-ing and unique experience to be able to share the stage with the band this year, as it has played a huge part in my la salle experience. from start-ing out in freshman band to playing lead alto saxophone in the esteemed competition band this year, i am proud to be a member of the school’s music program.

Performing in swing! was an experience i will never forget. it allowed me to see the very best of what la salle’s music and theater programs have to offer. Although saying goodbye to la salle will not be easy, i am grateful to have ended on such a high note. i am confident that la salle’s music and theatre programs will continue to flourish under the direction of everyone involved with the production of the school’s shows.

CHristoPHer A. mele ’13Home Ambler, PA

sCHool saint Alphonsus school


leADersHiP band President, student Ambassador

instrument Trombone

ACtivities competition band, concert band, Jazz band, lab band, Pep band, Pit orchestra, Theater, history club, intramurals, italian club

serviCe summer service Trip (new orleans), Thanksgiving food drive

College university of the Arts, recipient of the university of the Arts’ director’s Talent scholarship (Valued at $144,000)

little known FACt chris is a six-year member of the Pep band having been asked to play while in 7th and 8th grades.

“The four years in the Music Department at La Salle have been the most formative years of my life. With La Salle’s help, I have been able to find myself and have had support in my efforts to succeed. After entering to learn, I am now eager to leave to serve and make my Alma Mater proud.”

History oF musiCAl tHeAter At lA sAlle College HigH sCHool

1968 bye bye birdie1969 damn yankees1970 south Pacific1971 hello dolly!1972 Anything goes1973 how to succeed in business without really Trying1974 guys & dolls1975 carousel1976 110 in the shade1977 Mack and Mabel1978 A funny Thing happened on the way to the forum1979 godspell1980 Pippen1983 fiorello!1984 lil’ Abner

1985 guys & dolls1986 Two gentlemen of Verona1987 grease1988 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor dreamcoat1989 The Mystery of edwin drood1990 george M!1991 west side story1992 fame1993 Pal Joey1994 leader of the Pack1995 little shop of horrors1996 godspell1997 Two gentlemen of Verona1998 how to succeed in business without really Trying1999 damn yankees

2000 guys & dolls2001 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor dreamcoat2002 george M!2003 footloose2004 grease2005 bye bye birdie2006 godspell2007 babes in Arms2008 singing in the rain2009 how to succeed in business without really Trying2010 smokey Joe’s café 2011 The drowsy chaperone2012 city of Angels2013 swing!


lA sAlle College HigH sCHool is AlreADy known For Being one oF tHe most teCHnologiCAlly ADvAnCeD sCHools in tHe nAtion. witH miCrosoFt CertiFiCAtion ProgrAms, An exPert FACulty, AnD First-ClAss FACilities, tHe sCHool HAs AlwAys Been AHeAD oF tHe Curve. During tHe PAst Four yeArs, i HAve HAD tHe oPPortunity to witness tHis teCHnology ProPAgAte into tHe musiC DePArtment, AnD HAve seen An immense growtH oF oPPortunities For Current AnD Future stuDents. tHis PAst sCHool yeAr sAw one oF tHe more signiFiCAnt CHAnges For tHe musiC DePArtment – A new Pilot ClAss CAlleD Business-musiC AnD teCHnology or “BmAt”. i’m AlwAys AmAZeD At How QuiCkly lA sAlle CAn ADAPt AnD imProve witH tHe newest teCHnology AnD tHe reCent CHAnges HAve Come to my FAvorite PArt oF lA sAlle – tHe musiC DePArtment.

during my junior year, Mr. Vettori polled the underclassmen of our fourth period band to see if we were interested in a test-class that would combine the creation of music with music produc-tion and publishing. The setup for the class would involve having our regularly scheduled class, “r&b funk and latin concepts” which meets three days of the week, and the bMaT course the remaining two. we all felt this was not only a great opportunity to expand our musical knowl-edge, but also a way to practice how music is produced in the modern and professional world.

The class, under the direction of Mr. greg snyder, was broken up into two parts. The first com-ponent of this class was an introduction to the hardware and software used throughout the year. The music lab contains professional equipment and software available for student use, but one of the basic steps most of our group needed to master was using a Mac. Mr. snyder made sure that we were comfortable using the iMacs avail-able in order to ensure that we would have no trouble later in the year. This involved small and

useful projects like combining a slideshow with personal recordings, or learning the details of the program garageband. garageband is known to most as just the little guitar icon found on any Mac’s dock, but it is a great introduction to recording and mixing original music. one project Mr. snyder had us do was take a recording of a saxophone solo, and then mix and match differ-ent parts with smooth transitions. The benefit of this was to practice mixing and blending dif-ferent parts of a song to get the best product possible. in addition, groups completed a project that involved taking instrument loops from the built-in library and creating their own song. we learned that garageband is a simple and intuitive program that was an excellent starting point for students involved in bMaT.

students also gained experience with more advanced hardware and software and with equip-ment like the M-box, an instrument and micro-phone interface, or sibelius, a program designed for composing original music scores. A music interface, or di-box, such as the M-box is allows

by John Tyrrell ’13


a musician to take either an electric or acoustic signal and transfer it into a computer program. we used the program “Pro Tools” in order to create the final product. This was the first year this type of equipment was offered in the music lab, and worked tremendously in the recording process. i was able to plug my guitar directly into the interface in order to record various tracks, but students were also able to use professional-grade microphones to record anything from a trombone to an acoustic bass. The benefit of this technology is that it allows any musician to use professional equipment, and conveniently mix their sound before and during a recording. once everything was recorded, we had the opportunity to use software such as sibelius and Pro Tools. sibelius is a music-writing program that is used in an effort to compose the score for whichever song a group did. A large portion of the class involved learning how to use this program, which is utilized daily by professionals across the globe. when using sibelius, you are allowed to tailor your piece with specifications like music genre, style, and types of instruments. Mr. snyder taught us the basics and was able to guide us as we discovered new ways to compose each one of our songs. After using sibelius, the next step was mixing and master-ing each one of our recordings. for this we used the software Pro Tools, another program that is regarded as the industry standard for professionals in music around the world. This program can be compared to how garageband works, but goes far more in depth with the editing and mixing process. we were able to easily hone in on the sound of a single instrument and adjust settings like volume levels, reverb, and compression. Many times throughout the mixing process, groups had to make very slight adjustments in order to get the best sound possible, and with software like Pro Tools, this difficult process becomes relatively simple.

with the knowledge of using advanced software such as sibelius and Pro Tools, the second portion of the class involved a project. The project was to

work with one other group member in order to produce a “cover” song or original composition to present to the class by the end of the school year. The possibilities for a song were endless and ranged from my group’s cover of The beatles’ eleanor rigby to another group’s cover of the jazz standard Autumn leaves. once we chose a song, we had to first compose an original chart of it in sibelius, so we would have a final copy of our song and read the chart as we recorded. This is especially important for recordings of multiple instruments. The project allowed us to be strict with the recording and chart composition as necessary. Most groups had very straightforward scores that were followed accurately during the recording, but other groups had open sections for soloing and looser restrictions with their chart. After we cycled in and out of the music lab for designated recording times, we were able to begin the music editing process. Many of us worked in our spare time in order to work out any kinks in our music, and to create the best final result. in the end, once the score was finalized and the mixing complete, groups burned their songs to individual cd’s and were able to add their own artwork. we all succeeded in creating a studio-quality album while also enjoying the entire learn-ing process immensely.

This same professional process can be seen in many other parts of the la salle music program, such as the recordings of the competition band. Mr. snyder has used the same software and audio instruments in order to record our competition band the past two years. This process involves getting a master recording of the band while also recording separate overdubs of different solos. for instance, chris Mele, Martin Zefelippo, and i all record our solos at a later date in order to ensure the best sound. it is easy to see how much the recording process has improved over the past four years and i can only see it evolving with time. Just like there is a great future for recordings of the competition band, there is an even greater one for the business Music and Technology course. next year, students will enroll in a full class that offers the same as this past year, but with even more opportunities. students will have the chance to record multiple original songs and use the remark-able software available right above our music room. groups will also be able to collaborate with the art department to have original student-created album covers for their final products. This course is becoming part of the technology offered at la salle, and will allow students with an interest in a music-based careers to develop their enthusiasm and skills. The music program will no doubt continue to grow and evolve with time, and music technology is becoming a key part of the opportunities offered here at la salle.

Colin williAm weBer ’13 Home lansdale, PA

sCHool saint catherine of siena school


instruments upright bass, electric bass

ACtivities competition band, concert band, Jazz band, lab band, Pep band, Pit orchestra, string ensemble, Theater, french club, italian club, intramurals frisbee, ultimate, Pit orchestra at gwynedd-Mercy Academy

College Temple university – esther boyle college of Music, recipient of the Temple university scholarship (Valued at $48,000)

little known FACt during his junior year, colin started a company called Jazzitupright, which began with colin playing bass with electronic drums and piano in the background at local establishments. eventually, he connected with a piano player and a drummer and formed a jazz trio that plays at restaurants and clubs throughout the area.

“La Salle encourages its students to share their gifts with the world and encourages them to expand their horizons. La Salle made this and more possible for me. I will never forget my Alma Mater.”


pHoTogaLLeRy CoMMunion bReakFaST and HaLL oF FaMe induCTionMaRCH 3, 2013

< the Family of Hall of Fame inductee Jake whalen ’67

Alumni service Award recipient Jerry o’neill ’55 and Anne o’neill Present the gifts during Mass

Members of the la salle college high school hall of fame

supporting Alumni service Award recipient Jerry o’neill ’55 are family Members from the o’neill, driscoll, and Johnson families

hall of fame inductee > Jake whalen ’67

< Members of the Jazz band Perform during Mass

brother James butler, fsc distributes the eucharist to florence ward and george hines ’46

The family of hall of fame inductee brother richard Kestler, fsc ‘60

< Members of the class of the 1968 and their wives – John and Maureen fenningham, Kevin and eileen brett, Tony and Kathy gillespie, John and francy Kent, and Mike and elaine whitaker

class of 2008

class of 1973

class of 1988 >

< class of 1983

< The class of 1993 surrounding the bench named in honor of Their deceased classmate and friend J.P. fenningham ‘93

< class of 2003

pHoTogaLLeRy gRand ReunionapRiL 27, 2013


pHoTogaLLeRy 50-yeaR ReunionJune 1, 2013

pHoTogaLLeRy gRand ReunionapRiL 27, 2013

Members of the class of 1963 gather for Their 50-year reunion

Principal Michael o’Toole ’68 Awards a golden diploma to Jim cake ‘63

brother James butler, fsc and frank daniel ’63

brother James butler, fsc congratulates lou galzerano ‘63

Principal Michael o’Toole ’68 gets a laugh from former colleague Joe Turk ’63



< class of 2013 in hayman hall at la salle university

< Mark collins and homeroom 6d Principal Michael o’Toole ’68 Addresses the class of 2013

The Magee family – Theresa, Jack ’13, charlie ’11, Matt ’15, and charles

Anthony sticco ‘13 reads > from the new Testament

reverend Anthony Janton, Afsc ’69 > speaks to the class of 2013

< The May family – Melanie, Patrick ’13, and Paul

< carlos diaz ’13 delivers the baccalaureate Address

pHoTogaLLeRy baCCaLauReaTe MaSSMay 30, 2013



pHoTogaLLeRy 150TH CoMMenCeMenT exeRCiSeSJune 1, 2013

< brother James butler, fsc confers diplomas to the class of 2013

evan walsh ’13 delivers the graduation Address

Principal Michael o’Toole ’68 congratulates the > scholar-Athlete Award winner sean coleman ’13

< graduation speaker and student council President Andrew carlone ’13

Principal Michael o’Toole ’68 and Assistant Principal Julia Maher congratulate nick higgins ’13 and his Parents on receiving the drew Panettieri ’05 scholarship Award

explorer standouts – Preston > Murray, Andrew halton, evan walsh, griffin ripley, and will Mischler

Proud explorers – david givens, Kaherdin charles, Anthony di giovanni, nate ezzo, Jack dusing, and Arthur bailin


Golden Explorers (1930’s, 1940’s, and 1950’s)

ltC williAm J. o’Donnell, usAF (ret.) ’38 plays golf three days a week and still shoots under his age.

reFleCtions From tHe 19tH Holethree of the greatest thrills in the life of reverend robert Breen ’45 involve la salle College High school:

1 while a student at holy child school, it was always my intention to attend la salle college high school. Meeting on the porch of la salle college, my father negotiated with brother Anselm to get a half scholarship, which amounted to $10 per month. i had to work off the rest by working the cafeteria and lining the football field. what a thrill it was to join the class of 1945 and use Mcshain hall, which was newly built and dedicated.

2 being able to give back to the christian brothers for all they had done for me by serving as their chaplain from from 1970-75.

3 entering the hall of fame in 1976 with brother e. francis and good friend Joe Moran. i had lost my voice all week, but it came back for fifteen minutes at the banquet so i could praise brother francis.

roBert mAro ’48 and his wife, Doris, have been married for sixty years. Bob continues to go to lunch with the Class of 1948 twice a year.

williAm weBer ’49 has seven children and eighteen grandchildren and is still working part-time.

JAy DunPHy ’54 and his wife, Marcia, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

1960’s louis J. BeCCAriA ’63 was recently appointed to the Archdiocesan Chester County Advisory Council on Elementary Education by Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre and recently became a grandfather to his second grandchild, Ellie Lourdes Beccaria.

DAviD CoFFey, Do, FAAo ’64 of Deatsville, AL assumed the office of President of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) at the President’s Banquet during the annual AAO Convocation held in Orlando, FL in March of 2013 He will serve a one-year term.

BernArD mCmAnus ’68 continues painting and exhibiting in the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia’s surrounding counties, and Europe.

miCHAel J. PoPkins ’69 was appointed to a judgeship on the San Diego Superior Court by California Governor Jerry Brown. Michael spent his entire legal career as a deputy public defender, with seven years in Los Angeles, and the past twenty eight years in San Diego. Michael, who was sworn in on May 23, 2013, is the first criminal defense attorney appointed to the San Diego County bench in the last thirty years.

1970’s williAm t. sviHel ’70 has retired after thirty-eight years with LTV, LORAL, and Lockheed Martin. He is now starting a new chapter in his life.

CHristoPHer kirk ’73 writes that he retired from the Department of the Navy as Comptroller, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock in 2011 after thirty-four years working for the Navy.

JAmes turnitsA ’73 is a retired Juvenile Probation Officer now living in Tucson, AZ.

JoHn m. DrAgAnesCu, mD, FACP ’75 was recently named Top Doctor in Gastroenterology in Main Line Today magazine. This award is based on a 10-point scale, factoring in peer endorsements along with experience, education, training, research, publishing, and awards.

1990’s JAmie BArton ’91 recently took over his family’s insurance business as Principal Agent.

kevin mCgeeHAn ’91, who helped lead the University of Richmond to five post-season berths in the last six years, has been named head men’s basketball coach at Campbell University.

kennetH gAvin ’97 has been named Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

ClAss notes


singing sergeAnt PerForms in metroPolitAn oPerA CHorus

teCH. sgt. Joe HAugHton ’98, a tenor with the singing sergeants, auditioned last summer for a highly coveted position with the metropolitan opera Chorus. this winter, he was invited to sing in the chorus for the met’s upcoming performance of Parsifal by richard wagner.

haughton, originally from lansdale, PA, received a bachelor’s degree

in Vocal Music Performance from carnegie Mellon university. he has been

a member of the singing sergeants since 2005, and deployed with the irish

music ensemble, celtic Aire, in 2010. it has taken careful coordination

to attend Met rehearsals in new york city and singing sergeants rehearsals

in washington dc, but haughton says “it’s completely worth it!”

“This is such a great experience, and it’s an honor to share the stage with

opera greats like Jonas Kaufmann and Katarina dalayman.” Along with

famous opera singers, haughton is joined by tenors Matt smith and nathan

carlisle, both formerly of the singing sergeants.

1lt trAvis l. mAnion, usmC ’99 was honored on Memorial Day when President Barak Obama laid a wreath of flowers on his grave at Arlington National Cemetery.

2000’s

Joe sPAuse ’00 and his father Joe Spause ’69 recently completed the Walt Disney World Marathon in Orlando, FL.

gAry e. kAne, Jr. ’01 married Rachel Rode on November 17, 2012 in West Orange, NJ.

JAmes J. Devery, iii, PHD, ’02 earned his doctoral degree in organic chemistry from Lehigh University this year. His dissertation was “The Development and Optimization of Cerium (IV)-Mediated Single Electron Oxidative Coupling Reactions.” He is now pursuing a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI.

HeAltHy eAting

fresh off of an expansion inside the horsham Athletic club, Bryn DAvis ’03, founder of the horsham-based bryn and dane’s healthy fast-food restaurant, is now working on opening a Plymouth Meeting location.

The new 2,500-square-foot location in Plymouth Meeting is expected to open by October, Davis said, and will continue the brand’s mission of “Local, Lo Cal”, serving smoothies, wraps, salads, popcorn, and much more.

The Plymouth Meeting location will be the largest Bryn and Dane’s to date – an open-air restaurant with corporate headquarters housed in “loft offices” suspended over the seating area.

“When you are eating in the restaurant, you will be able to look up and see us working on our next project!” said Davis.

Davis anticipates hiring forty people for the Plymouth Meeting location alone, as well as more staff for the main Horsham location on Privet Road, and the Kitchen and Cafe on Horsham Road. “I want to stockpile great people,” Davis said.

With the newest location on the horizon, the ever-entrepreneurial Davis said a possibility of a “partnership” could help to make Bryn and Dane’s a household name in more communities. Davis said three to four additional locations could crop up within the next year.

Alex Himes ’04 got to meet with Mitt Romney prior to the Presidential Debate.

ens mAtHew D. CArmoDy, usn ’09 graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD on May 24, 2013 and was commissioned as an Officer in the U.S. Navy. Following graduation, ENS Carmody has been assigned to the Civil Engineering Corps Officer School where he will continue training in Engineering. He will be based in Port Hueneme, CA and will begin service with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4.

erik Cwik ’09 graduated from Arcadia University in May. He was on the Dean’s List as well as a member of Sigma Tau Delta, Phi Kappa Phi, and Phi Beta Delta. He has also won the Doris Fenton Award for English Literature, Who’s Who in America, and the Arcadia Leadership Award. He will be attending Boston College for post-graduate studies.

2010’s CHristiAn Bruno ’12 is a freshman at the University of South Carolina studying International Business and is playing club baseball for the Division I Gamecocks as the starting catcher and leading hitter.


ClAss notes


CoACHes JosePH J. ColistrA, Jr. ’64 • head football coach for twenty-one

years (1985-2005)

• career record of 153-86-2

• winningest football coach in school history

• won four Philadelphia catholic league championships

• one of eleven coaches in the history of Philadelphia high school football to win 150 games

PAt Devine• led the cross country and Track and

field Programs for thirty-nine years

• coached for 117 seasons (three seasons per year)

• won fifteen Philadelphia catholic league championships (9 – cross country, 6 – Track and field)

• won ten independent school state championships

• named Penn relays high school coach-of-The-year in 2001

teAms 1993 soCCer teAm• won the first Philadelphia catholic

league soccer championship in school history

• Team included fourteen ncAA division one Players, three professional soccer players, and two All-Americans

• ended the soccer dynasty of Archbishop ryan and “put la salle soccer on the map”

• ranked no. 1 in Pennsylvania and in the Top 20 nationally

1996 FootBAll teAm• won the Philadelphia catholic

league championship with an undefeated season

• only football Team in the history of Philadelphia high school Athletics to win fourteen games

• one of the three teams from 1995-97 that compiled a 32-game winning streak

• ranked no. 1 in Pennsylvania and in the Top 20 nationally

AtHletes tHomAs P. Donnelly ’65 • All-American distance runner

• won a record three consecutive Philadelphia catholic league cross country championships

• never lost a high school race after his freshman year

• broke numerous school records in the mile and two mile runs

• set the course record at historic Van cortland Park in new york and won the prestigious eastern states championship

• Most accomplished runner in school history

Brett A. gorDon ’98 • Three sport Athlete and starter –

football, basketball, and golf

• All-catholic selection – football and golf

• Two-Time Philadelphia catholic league MVP in football

• Maxwell Award recipient

• Three-year starting Quarterback who lead the 1996 Team to an undefeated season

• held the Pennsylvania state record for career Passing yards

tHomAs g. giZZi ’85 • Three sport Athlete and starter –

football, basketball, and baseball

• All-catholic selection – football, basketball, and baseball

• Philadelphia catholic league MVP in football

• Maxwell Award recipient

• named Athlete-of-The-year – Philadelphia inquirer and Montgomery record

• recipient of the brian Piccolo Award and the honorable william dannehower Award

roger J. HArrington ’92• Three sport Athlete and starter –

soccer, basketball, and baseball

• All-catholic selection – soccer, basketball, and baseball

• Philadelphia catholic league MVP in baseball

• Member of Three carpenter cup baseball Teams

• broke the school record for career goals in soccer

• scholar Athlete for the class of 1992

HALL OF ATHLETICS InduCTIOn CErEmOny

Friday, october 4, 20137:00 pm

Auditorium

wehonorPresiDent’s meDAl PresenteD to tHe ClAss oF 1958 By CHristoPHer m. CArABello ’82

The President’s Medal, which is presented annually to an individual or individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service to la salle college high school and who have been a shining example for the entire school community, was awarded to the class of 1958 during a special luncheon held in the school auditorium on March 25, 2013. brother James l. butler, fsc, President of la salle college high school felt strongly that “their unity as a class made the distinction singularly appropriate.”

A great deal could be said about the class of 1958. in the 50+ years since their graduation, they have demonstrated dedication to la salle college high school in ways too varied to enumerate: through their service to their Alma Mater and fraternal devotion to each other, in their mutual support of the school and each other in good and bad times, by their sacrificial generosity to building campaigns and tuition support for needy students, through the unflagging interest that they take in the academic, musical, and athletic success of current students, and through the life-long faithfulness that they have demonstrated to the ideals and values of the christian brothers. A stranger spending just a short time with the class of 1958 would quickly understand what being a brothers’ boy and a christian gentleman is all about.

At the luncheon, members of the class of 1958 were joined at their tables by leaders of the class of 2013. football players from the 1957 football Team were able to share stories with current members of the football team who likewise captured Philadelphia catholic league and city titles. basketball players sat with basketball players and musicians ate with musicians. The camaraderie transcended the generations. According to brother James butler, fsc, the goal was to show the current graduation class “how a model class of alumni such as the class of 1958 keeps that connection alive throughout their lives and how it is indeed possible to be classmates for four years, but leaders and brothers for life.”

wewelcomeJerry HArtey ’93 and his wife, renee, welcomed a girl, Vivian grace, on february 15, 2013.

JonAtHAn DAger ’94 and his wife, carrie, welcomed a daughter, elizabeth rose, on March 3, 2013.

Peter mADDen ’95 and his wife, Ashley, welcomed a son, carter, in March of 2013.

BriAn mCgeeHAn ’95 and his wife, Annie, welcomed a son, Andrew, on April 6, 2013.

P.J. Quinn ’95 and his wife, Megan, welcomed a son, nolan Paul, on May 29, 2013.

mArC AlFArAno ’98 and his wife, laura, welcomed a son, Antonio, on october 31, 2012.

tim PonisCiAk ’99 and his wife, erin, welcomed a son, finn Michael, on december 12, 2012.

Joe sPAuse ’00 and his wife, Tracey, welcomed a son, luke Thomas, on May 8, 2013.

Joe soBoCinski ’05 and his wife, Jenna, welcomed their first child, Avalyn Theresa, on May 25, 2012.

wAlly mueHlBronner and his wife, Michelle, welcomed a son, walter, on october 13, 2012.

werememberJAmes D. BArry ’41

reverenD monsignor tHomAs J. BirCH ’50

JoHn J. CAllAn ’46, brother of Joseph ’43.

JAmes CAnnon, Jr. ’43

JAmes l. Connor ’62, brother of gerald ’73.

JoHn e. DuriCHek ’56

C. ClArk HoDgson ’57, father of c. clark iii ’06; brother of the late honorable richard ’66 and stephen ’64.

vinCent kenneDy ’88

PAtriCk JosePH (P.J.) lAwn ’12

Pierre mArColinA ’48, father of Peter ’73, daniel ’76 and Kirk ’88; grandfather of daniel ’05.

BrotHer tHomAs mCPHilliPs, FsC, PHD ’67

eDwArD J. nolen ’50, brother of raymond nolen ’43.

DonAlD A. rAe ’50

tHomAs F. smytH, sr. ’41

FrAnk r. solis ’42

rAymonD tAtlow, Jr. ’38, father of raymond ’69, James ’71, and Paul ’74; grandfather of Kevin ’03, and connor ’06.

leonArD m. wHAlen ’42

eliZABetH ABBott, mother of Joseph ’70 and robert ’71; grandmother of Michael ’98, Kevin ’03, Patrick ’04, colin ’06, sean ’09, and ryan ’11.

Henry “ButCH” ACCHione, brother-in-law of bob McAnespey ’66.

Ann Armento, mother of david ’76 and donald ’74.

PAulette BAsiCAno, grandmother of nicholas Master ’13

AnnA t. BeCCAriA, mother of louis ’63.

mAureen BoDo, wife of charles ’65.

CHArles J. BoFinger, father of charles ’71.

PAtriCk Breslin, father of Joseph ’79, christopher ’85, and Martin ’90.

ritA CAmArDo, mother of Joseph ’70.

BenJAmin F. CAke, father of James ’63 and Mark ’79.

kAtHleen CAsey, mother of rita cooney; grandmother of gresham cooney ’06.

Helen m. CAssiDy, wife of francis ’45; grandmother of francis ’08 and John ’10.

JosePH H. Conlin, father of craig ’85, Keith ’91, and Kevin ’93.

mAry Dorley, sister of reverend edmond speitel ’43 and gerald speitel ’48

louise Dwyer, sister-in-law of James ’53.

BrotHer PAtriCk ellis, FsC

JoHn r. FisHer, father of Thomas ’78; grandfather of John’98.

Agnes HArkness, mother- in-law of william c. regli iii, Phd ’85

JosePH F. Hennessey, mD, grandfather of Joseph iii ’06.

miCHAel A. krulikowski, father of Thomas ’09 and Matthew ’13; son-in-law of robert McMackin ’45.

eDnA mArBle, mother of david ’79; grandmother of william ’11, Kevin ’12, and christian ’15.

JosePH t. mCFADDen, grandfather of Michael colibraro ’02 and Joseph r. Aloia, Jr. ’09.

AliCe o’neill, mother of frank ’76 and christopher ’80; grandmother of Kevin ’07.

JoAn B. PAtrone, wife of former Trustee edward Patrone; mother of brian ’87.

eliZABetH mAe PolloCk, grandmother of ryan ’02.

tHADDeus J. PrZyBylowski, father of Thaddeus ’73 and Timothy ’78; grandfather of nicholas ’01.

BArBArA PAul ryAn, sister of Joseph Paul ’76 and Thomas Paul ’78; sister of former Trustee John Paul; sister-in-law of former Trustee Judith Paul.

DorotHy sellers, wife of walter ’52.

ruDolPH e. stAnek, father of brent ’90.

JosePH wisDo, father of cole ’11.

( A s o F J u n e 6 , 2 0 1 3 )

Homecoming …the tradition continues.

$20 per person

Free for Children 12 and underPrice includes bbQ, beverages, and a Ticket to the football game

Park at springfield high school and walk Across Paper Mill road to the new fields rsvP by Friday, september 27, 2013register online at www.lschs.org or call (215) 233-2350

Friday, october 4, 2013

Hall of Athletics induction7:00 pm

the Auditorium

saturday, october 5, 2013

varsity soccer vs. Bayard rustin High school12:00 pm

glaser field

watch the defending catholic league champions

battle a state powerhouse from west chester.

FAmily BBQ1:00 to 3:30 pmnew Athletic fields

varsity Football vs. Father Judge High school3:30 pm

springfield high school stadium

watch the defending catholic league

champions tackle a league rival.

Halftime Ceremonyrecognition of the athletes, coaches, and teams

inducted into the la salle college high school

hall of Athletics


La Salle College High School8605 Cheltenham AvenueWyndmoor, PA 19038

Change Service Requested

non-Profit organizationu.s. PostagePAiDlansdale, PAPermit no. 93


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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

AUCTiONsATurdAy, noVeMber 2, 2013

FOr iNFOrmATiON Or TO HElp, visiT www.lsCHs.Org/AUCTiON

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Explorer Magazine - Summer 2013