Spring 2007 Explorer

A Explorer Autumn 2005

LeadingThe Way

Page 7Charlie Dunleavy ’61 Hall of Fame Inductee

and Chairman of the Fulfilling the La Salle Promise Capital Campaign

Winter/Spring 2007

The Official Magazine of La Salle College High School

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E X P LO R E RFeaturesLeading The WayPage 7

A Magic Carpet RideJoe Colistra’s Journey To The Hall Of FamePage 10

The Promise Of A FuturePage 15

A Prescription For SuccessPage 31

DepartmentsFrom The HipPage 2

Letter From The PresidentPage 3

Happenings At La SallePages 4–6

Photo GalleryPages 18–21

Letter From The President Of The Alumni AssociationPage 22

Class NotesPages 23–30

AnnouncementsPage 32

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From The Hip!The last two summers, I’ve had the honor of captaining the La Salle contingent at War At TheShore. Two years ago, we narrowly defeated ouropponents from St. Joseph’s Prep to recapture thecoveted Paul Cup. Last summer, we won by an overwhelming margin and successfully defended ourtitle. I am fortunate to have a friend and partner inMichael Donohoe ’79 with the same blood type –blue and gold; yet, as I looked out across the BayCourse, I couldn’t help but notice the tremendoussense of pride radiating from inside the entire La Salle team. Blue and gold ran through all of theirveins, and there was no better place should I be in need of a transfusion.

The tremendous sense of pride at La Salle CollegeHigh School was never more evident than this pastfall when our sports teams dominated league playand captured all three championships. Day after day,the newspapers touted our accomplishments and theseries of successes promoted interest from familiesand alums alike. The strength of our athletic programcoupled with our faculty and curriculum, extraordinary music department, vast array of service initiatives, and plans for campus expansion, has created a wonderful environment that is well suited for young men who are not only intelligent and well prepared, but willing to take action,lead, and serve others. I believe that our students have the ability to effect change in the world and will do so; thus, creating yet another reason to be proud.

La Salle College High School is incredibly fortunate to have wonderful donors – men (and women)who are quick to provide tremendous financial support. Last year’s Annual Fund raised almost $3 million and helped to fill the critical gap between tuition and our operating budget.Contributions from loyal donors allow La Salle College High School to provide an exceptional education and superior programs for our students, including those who would not be able toattend La Salle without some type of financial assistance.

La Salle is equally fortunate to have donors who are generous with their time. I am amazed each year at LaSale (not a misspelling; rather the name of the school’s auction) by the efforts ofour parents to provide an extraordinary event as well as raise a considerable amount of money.The chairpersons and their committees work determinedly to create a night that is truly specialand each year manage to raise the bar a little higher – only to have it surpassed the followingyear. The Mothers’ Club, Men of La Salle, and various booster groups work tirelessly to “supportour boys,” while the Alumni Association works just as hard in an effort to effectively supporteight decades of Alumni through a mixture of publications, communications, and events throughout the year. As a Past President of the Alumni Association, I can personally attest to the dedication of these men to the mission of La Salle College High School and their ultimate goal of providing need-based financial aid to sons and grandsons of alumni.

I have no doubt that the different constituency groups that comprise the La Salle community are responsible for its continuing success. The students, faculty and staff, parents (current andpast), and alumni donate time, treasure, and talent to a school for which there is much to be proud. School Pride is at the source of this generosity and I am certain that big-heartedsouls will continue to abound in our community.

As I closed out our match this past August, one of our opponents turned to Mike and said he was glad that it was over because he couldn’t understand why I didn’t make a mistake. Mike looked over at him and casually responded, “Pride.”

Christopher M. Carabello ’82Editor

PresidentBrother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60

PrincipalJoseph L. Marchese

Vice President of Institutional AdvancementGail A. Evans, CFRE

Alumni Association PresidentRobert J. McCreight, Jr. ’71

EditorChristopher M. Carabello ’82

Editorial and Production AssistancePaul D. Colistra ’00Barbara FranksFlorence WardCathleen P. Winning

Contributing WritersChristopher M. Carabello ’82Joseph F. D’Angelo, EdD ’63Gail A Evans, CFREJohn J. Grace ’73Raymond T. Shay ’00

PhotographyWilliam J. Benz, Esq. ’72John J. BurnsChristopher M. Carabello ’82Davor StudiosMary Frances KellyMichael MaicherCarl PawlingRobert W. PriceBrother James Rieck, FSC ’57Raymond T. Shay ’00Robert T. Szostak, Esq. ’72

Artwork and DesignJohn Burns Graphic Design

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Christopher Carabello ’82 and Michael Donohoe ’79 at War At The Shore VII in August 2006.


Letter from the President

Dear Fellow Alums and Friends,

With this issue of the Explorer, you will note that we feature our annual Alumni Communion Breakfast and Hall of FameInduction. I would like to encourage you and your classmates to get together for this special event as it is an opportunity to celebrate all that is great about our school.

This year, La Salle will honor two of its finest – Joe Colistra ’64 and Charlie Dunleavy ’61. I have the distinct pleasure of workingwith both men on a daily basis. Joe, aside from his legendary career as our Head Football Coach for twenty-one seasons, alsoserves as a teacher and Chair of our Social Studies Department. Joe is highly regarded by his students for the rigor of his classes,as well as the preparation he continues to bring to his subject. Our La Salle family joins me in congratulating his wife Pat, daughter Amy, and sons Joe ’95 and Paul ’00. Paul serves as La Salle’s Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations. We alsothank them for sharing Joe with the La Salle community.

Charlie Dunleavy ’61 has been spending much of his time chairing our efforts to fund the upcoming construction and expansionprojects planned at La Salle, also featured in this issue. He brings a wealth of experience from the business world and is personally committed to La Salle’s success. It would be an understatement to describe Charlie as a class act and an excellentleader. Prior to his new role as Chairman of the Fulfilling the La Salle Promise Campaign, he also served on our Board of Trustees.Charlie’s loyalty to La Salle runs long and deep. One of the most attractive buildings on campus is the Dunleavy Center, whichwas named in his honor. Countless school committee meetings and planning sessions, as well as social events, are conductedthere. It also serves as the hub for our annual LaSale Auction. La Salle is blessed that Charlie’s wife, Rita, and his family sharein his commitment his Alma Mater.

I urge you to join fellow classmates on Sunday, March 4, 2007, as La Salle welcomes these two outstanding alums to our Hall of Fame. We will also be honoring Peter P. Muessig ’45 as the recipient of the William J. Whelan ’55 Alumni Service Awardfor his faithful service to the La Salle College High School Alumni Association.

The past several months have been especially busy with La Salle seeking various levels of approval for the planned expansion ofour academic building and athletic fields. Michael Cassidy, Esq. ’74 has guided us through a myriad of County and Townshipapprovals, and with the support of our neighbors, La Salle will soon begin work on both projects. As we move into the variousphases of this project, we will be inviting members of our La Salle family to join us in making this project a reality..

The Scholarship Reception for the Class of 2011 was held in early January. Members of the current senior class played a key role,along with our Admissions Office, in making this evening a special occasion for our prospective scholars and their families. Youwould have been most proud of the messages and actions shared by our Men of Tomorrow!

My remarks that evening focused on the fact that these young men would be joining a “band of brothers” that would play keyroles in their future lives. This description seems to sum up the feeling that I sense our boys take away from their experience hereat La Salle. One of the comments made by a current senior was that “there is a tradition here at La Salle of older students passing along to younger students the best that they have learned, with the expectation that they will do likewise for future generations of Lasallians.” I never quite heard it explained so well – this is exactly what La Salle is all about.

Sincerely,

Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60President

Mission Statementadopted by the Middle States Evaluation TeamMarch 2006

La Salle College High School, a Catholic independent, college preparatory school for young men of varied backgrounds, is conductedin the tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle. Through a broad and balanced, human and Christian education, La Salle College High Schoolguides each student in the development of his unique God-given talents and fosters a commitment to academic excellence, service,and leadership.

Happenings At La Salle


The Forum, the Speech and Debate or “Forensics” Team of La Salle College HighSchool, received the Liberty Bell Award at the 2006 St. Joseph’s University VilligerTournament. The award recognizes continued excellence by a school at the tour-nament and this is the second time since its inception in 1981 that La Salle haswon the award. At this year’s tournament, La Salle earned the points necessary towin the award through a number of strong individual performances. The PolicyDebate team of T.J. McCarrick ’08 and Michael McCabe ’08 went 5-0 in prelimi-nary rounds, and won their Quartefinal and Semifinal Rounds to advance to theFinal Round before finishing second to Stuyvesant High School (NY). AntoineAlbert ’08 advanced to the Quarterfinal round in Oral Interpretation of Literature(Prose and Poetry) and to the Final Round of Dramatic Performance. Evan Regan-Levine ’07 was selected among the top speakers in Student Congress andadvanced to the Super Session. Also advancing to the elimination rounds wereJ.C. Wilt ’09 and Sean Janda ’10 in Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Twenty La Salle stu-dents competed at the 2006 Villiger Tournament, which is one of the largest highschool speech and debate tournaments in the Northeast region of the USA.

Members of the faculty and staff dressed up on Halloween in an effort to raisemoney for the Breathing Room Foundation in honor of Cancer Awareness Month.Most dressed in traditional costumes; however, twelve teachers used the opportu-nity to pay homage to Swimming Coach Frank Lichtner by donning Frank’s every-day uniform of khaki shorts, a golf shirt, white socks, and sneakers. Jim Tate ’94, aformer swimmer for Frank, was focused on details and accessorized his costumewith the appropriate hair, mustache, fleece vest, and glasses.

After twenty-five years of standing guard over the driveway leading to La SalleCollege High School, the sign on the front of the school was replaced with a newsign and logo. The sign stands seven feet tall and eighteen feet in length and was made possible through a generous donation by Joseph M. Queenan ’65.The sign is one of the final pieces of the new style and identity program that was launched in 2005.

Ryan Pawling ’07 participated as the coxswain for the USA Rowing Team at theWorld Championships in Eton, UK. He was interviewed by Sir John Redgrave forBBC television and radio and was introduced as the “second youngest participantat the event.” He proudly credited La Salle College High School for providing hisstart in rowing and is hopeful to be the coxswain at this year’s FISA WorldChampionships in Munich as well as the Junior National Team that will competein Beijing.

Thirty-one Juniors participated in a retreat program on November 14-15, 2006.The students were accompanied by Faculty Member Doug Demeter ’93, La SalleAlumni Volunteer Matt Derrick ’02, Assistant Principal of Student Affairs JuliaMaher, and La Salle Chaplain Fr. Tony Janton ’69. The overnight retreat and day ofservice was run through the Archbishop Romero Center in Camden, NJ, a centerthat actively seeks to live out Archbishop Romero’s call for solidarity with thepoor. The participants lived on a food budget of $3 a day per person, which isequivalent to what the state of New Jersey allocates to people receiving foodstamps. On Wednesday, they went out to various sites throughout the Camdenand Philadelphia area to provide service and companionship to those in need.


Our Community Works, a non-profit organization founded by La Salle Dads topromote volunteerism, held the “I Can Food Challenge” prior to the CatholicLeague Championship Football game between La Salle and St. Joseph’s Prep onFriday, November 24, 2006, at Northeast High School. Attendees were asked tobring a can or food item to the game and each item represented “one point” inthe contest between the two schools. La Salle won both contests that evening asit earned 868 points to top the 643 points from The Prep. The two schools combined to collect over 2,000 lbs. of food at the game, which was provided tothe Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

On Sunday, November 19, 2006, ninety-seven La Salle students were inductedinto La Salle’s De La Salle Chapter of the National Honor Society at a combinedMass and Induction Ceremony. Fr. Anthony Janton ’69, School Chaplain, celebrat-ed the Mass. Members of the society tutor students at La Salle who are havingacademic difficulty and serve as ambassadors and ushers for various schoolevents. Brother William DiPasquale, FSC and Mrs. Dorothy Ponisciak serve as Co-Moderators for the De La Salle Chapter of the National Honor Society.

The Men of La Salle hosted the 57th Annual Father/Son Banquet on Thursday,November 16, 2006 at Williamson Restaurant in Horsham. The banquet was anopportunity for fathers/guardians and their sons to spend time together and tosocialize with their friends. The guest speaker was NASA Astronaut CaptainChristopher Ferguson, USN, the commander of the Atlantis Space Shuttle missionin September of 2006, who provided the audience with an incredible audio/visualpresentation of the life on the space shuttle.

Alumni from the New York City Area gathered at City Hall, a restaurant in theTribeca section of Manhattan, on Tuesday, November 28, 2006. The gathering washosted by Peter Scola ’92 and was an opportunity for New York Area alumni tosocialize with each other as well as meet members of the current administrationand Board of Trustees.

On Wednesday, December 6, 2006, members of the Class of 2008 received school rings. Fr. Anthony Janton ’69 presided over the liturgy. Brother RichardKestler, FSC ’60, President, and Mr. Joseph Marchese, Principal, presented each Junior with his ring.

The La Salle Swim Team has begun another great season with December victories over perennial powerhouses Loyola-Blakefield (MD), Malvern Prep, andSt. Joseph’s Metuchen (NJ). In addition, on December 12, 2006, La Salle defeatedNorth Penn, the top suburban public school by a score of 102 – 68. The team isconsidered to be “young” with nine seniors and nineteen underclassmen providing points for a squad that will be vying for their nineteenth consecutivePhiladelphia Catholic League Championship.

Happenings At La Salle Continued


Over five hundred 8th Grade Boys took the Scholarship/Entrance Exam for La Salle College High School on Saturday, December 2, 2006. Fifty boys wereawarded scholarships and extended an invitation to become members of theClass of 2011. A reception for the scholarship winners and their families was heldon Thursday, January 11, 2007. Each boy received a medal of St. John Baptist de La Salle and was introduced to various programs within the school. The Classof 2011 will enter La Salle College High School in September of 2007 withapproximately 260 students.

The long, steep path leading from the school down to the Bartley Fields (lower LacrosseField) was made safer and easier thanks to Justin Price ’07 who installed a 150 footrailing the entire length of the path as part of his Eagle Scout Project. Justin is a mem-ber of Boy Scout Troop 542 in Maple Glen and passed his Eagle Board of Review onOctober 26, 2007. Gregory Sliner ’07, a member of Boy Scout Troop 369 in Norristown,was found worthy of the rank of Eagle Scout on September 11, 2006. Greg’s EagleScout Project involved the creation of raised flowerbeds for the Environmental StudiesArea of the Variety Club Camp in Worcester, PA. Congratulations to both Justin andGreg for this honor and achievement.

The La Salle Bands, under the direction of Joseph Vettori, performed their AnnualChristmas Concert on Monday, December 11, 2006. The La Salle Choral Groups,under the direction of Mark Norman, performed a combination of traditional andnew holiday songs at a concert on Monday, December 18, 2006.

The La Salle Basketball Team won the inaugural Christian Brothers Classic held atLa Salle College High School on December 22-23, 2006 by defeating BishopWalsh of Cumberland, MD in the first game and St. Peter’s of Staten Island, NY inthe Championship Game. West Catholic High School won the Consolation Gameand rounded out the group of Christian Brothers’ schools who participated in the tournament.

Secret Santa is a collaborative effort between La Salle College High School and the Committee To Benefit The Children at St. Christopher’s Hospital inPhiladelphia. For over twenty years, the Committee To Benefit The Children hasmade Christmas a special season for the Hematology and Oncology patients at St. Christopher’s. La Salle joined the effort five years ago and this year, wasable to provide Christmas presents to fifty-two families. The students, along withthe Alumni Association, Mothers’ Club, and Men of La Salle, collected over$6,000 towards gifts for these families. Six students spent the better part of theirday off from school on Friday, December 8, 2006 to purchase over two hundredpresents and the Mothers’ Club donated their time and talent to wrap all of thegifts. On Christmas Eve, four caravans of students and alumni, each with theirown La Salle Santa Claus, departed La Salle College High School to deliver pres-ents to various families throughout the Delaware Valley. In all, over seventy boysactively participated in the effort by shopping, transporting gifts to and from St. Christopher’s’ Hospital, or delivering presents on Christmas Eve.

LeadingThe Way

by Joseph F. D’Angelo, EdD ’63


Charles Dunleavy, Jr. ’61 believes in the power ofconnecting with people. If you have a conversationwith him about his entering La Salle’s Alumni Hallof Fame, the theme he constantly returns to is thathe could not have accomplished all he has in lifewithout the help of other people.


In 1961, Dunleavy graduated from La SalleCollege High School, a member of the first class to graduate from the Belcroft campus. Self-described as “not a great student,” he managed to participate in studentcouncil and swimming despite having to work after school. While he may not have beenwhat he considered an outstanding studentduring his time at La Salle, he felt that

he learned the importance of learning while he was in high school where he was most serious about the study of English. As heexplains with a laugh, he had some vague ideathat he would like to be a poet, a budding T.S. Eliot. It was during this time that he came under the influence of his first significant mentor, Brother Gratian of Jesus (Hugh McNicholas) who, as Dunleavy put it, “plantedthe seed in my mind that if I really wanted to do something, I could.”

Leading The Way Continued

“I’ve always had a fondness f


After graduating from La Salle High School, Dunleavyentered La Salle University with no clear idea of what hewanted to do with his life, but after graduating with apre-law degree, he took a job with the PennsylvaniaRailroad and found himself living in Boston. A quick study,he realized that advancement in the world of businesswould require a business degree. By this time, he and hiswife, Rita, a native Bostonian, had moved to New York,and he began taking business courses at ColumbiaUniversity. One of the professors he had there was Pedro Vulovic who encouraged Charlie to enroll in theMBA program. To his surprise, he was accepted, did well,earned his degree, and got into public accounting with

Arthur Young. Arthur Young offered the chance for summer study in Accounting at Northwestern Universitywhich led him to earning his credential as a CPA. His workin accounting allowed him to see “how different business-es are run” and through a friend he went to work forSalomon Brothers in New York where he ran real estateoperations. Finally, he was hired by GMAC to build theirmortgage business, growing the company from about forty-five employees when he started to over 3,500 whenhe retired as Vice-Chairman. Currently he is a foundingpartner of Witmer Financial Advisors, LLC, an investmentand advisory firm.

As Chairman of Fulfilling the La Salle Promise, the largestcapital campaign in the school’s history, Dunleavy feelsthat he is giving back to a school that challenged him andprepared him for life by offering lessons that he took withhim wherever he went. As he put it, La Salle provided “an academic program that challenged you, and gave youa sense of pride.” After he moved back to this area, he became more directly involved in his Alma Mater at theurging of fellow Hall of Fame member, Bob Moran ’69,serving first as a member of the Board of Trustees.

A high school teacher, a graduate professor, and a fellow alumnus were just some of the people who were influen-tial in the life of Charlie Dunleavy, a man who understandsthe power of connecting with people, and believes in thepower of a school like La Salle to change someone’s life.

The Dunleavy Family – Chuck, Liz, Rita, Charlie ’61, and Laura

As Chairman of Fulfilling the La SallePromise, the largest capital campaign in theschool’s history, Dunleavy feels that he isgiving back to a school that challenged himand prepared him for life…

for the High School.”Charlie Dunleavy ’61 in front of the Dunleavy Center on the campus of La Salle College High School

A Magic Carpet RideJoe Colistra’s Journey to the Hall of Fame

by John J. Grace ’73


On the afternoon before the 1989 title game against Roman Catholic, of course

there was a huge pep rally, and excitement that day that a generation of Lasallians

eagerly embraced: the possibility of a football championship – with all of the

resulting good will and celebration that envelops a high school – for the first time

since 1960.

The pep rally went as planned. Lots of cheers; noise ricocheted in every direction

around the gym. The pep band fired up nearly a thousand people in the stands.

The athletic director welcomed everyone, then reminded all to behave well at the

game the next day. Captains introduced their teammates. Finally, Joe Colistra ’64

approached a microphone to address the crowd.


No one remembers the first words he spoke. Doubtless, theyconveyed thanks for support and reminded all of the hardwork contributed by every member of that team. Then, in aburst of energy and emotion that emerged from his heart andsoul, in what friends in the room recognized instantly as aclassic moment, Colistra used lyrics from the ’60’s rock bandSteppenwolf to define that season, and its long-awaited end,as La Salle’s “Magic Carpet Ride” as he exhorted everyone tojoin him and the team at Villanova Stadium. “We’re on aMAGIC CARPET RIDE! We want y’all to come with us!”

Joe Colistra loves metaphors. So, to imagine his life as ateacher, coach, and parent, in service of his students andfriends as a kind of magical and mysterious journey isn’t particularly outlandish – he acknowledges at least part of thethought himself. In the ebb and flow of the complex life ofhigh school, Colistra has always known that his journey isrooted in a deep affection he holds for his alma mater. Listento him describe this journey, and the metaphor works: toColistra, every day spent teaching the young men of La SalleHigh School is another ride into a community filled with ideasand activity that stimulate the mind, the heart and the soul.From the day the campus opened in September of 1960,Colistra’s journey has been one of devotion, service, and affec-tion – as a student, teacher and coach – for everyone. The carpet has always been large enough to accommodate anyoneon this journey with him from the beginning, and for everyonewho rode for only a year or a decade. It reaches a most significant, and surely deserved, destination this spring – La Salle’s Hall of Fame.

“Just Keep Doin’ What You’re Doin’”How to begin to describe Joe Colistra? Or, maybe a little more accurately, is there an adequate way to portray someonewhose life is completely interwoven with the full history of La Salle High School from the day it opened to students onthis campus in September 1960? There at the beginning: howto capture the significance that this phrase binds at least three generations of La Sallians to one teacher?

Not surprisingly, there are close friends, current colleagues,former students and family members only too eager to answerthese questions, and to reflect on the deep and defining connection between La Salle and certainly one of its mostdevoted loyal sons.

Armed with stories about Joe that stretch literally to the daysthe campus opened, Dave Diehl ’55 and Marty Stanczak ’60lay the groundwork for beginning a portrait of a selfless mentor and gifted teacher, committed not so much to a jobbut to his art, with a seemingly endless openness to newideas, in the classroom or on the playing field.

According to Diehl, it is a mistake to see Joe as a typicalcoach. How can that possibly describe someone who has routinely taught as many as four AP courses at one time? Even if he wanted to diagram plays and hand students something to keep them busy, it couldn’t happen. Besides,the way Diehl sees it, football success was always means to a more significant end. Colistra’s life at La Salle is alwaysdefined by having a bigger picture in mind – that everythinghe does is about helping kids learn about themselves andabout growing up to become good men. “He is somethingunique. He is a great teacher. He is a leader among the faculty.” To Diehl, who taught and coached Colistra and whooversaw much of Joe’s career as a La Salle administrator, thereis an easy way to condense over forty-five years into a single,most important lesson. “Joe has shared himself truly with La Salle. It has never been a job. La Salle has been his life.”

Listen to Marty Stanczak, and it becomes clearer that the person honored with a place in the Hall of Fame has indeedbeen hard at work at the real business of nurturing boys’growth into young men from the beginning. To Stanczak, reallyto understand Joe you need to imagine a kind of masterteacher, never satisified with his work, always wanting toimprove it. This ’consummate teacher’ continues to refine hisart, continues to mentor and to seek the best in and fromevery kid in front of him. Overseeing Joe’s time as footballcoach as Athletic Director for many years, Stanczak recalls twothings – neither of which involved winning a game. As a youngassistant to Tex Flannery ’40 for many years, Joe found theright words for every local newspaper inquiry about the nextnew football season. It was always about presenting playerspositively, calling attention to their character and personality asreal strengths of every La Salle football team, even before anydescription of ability found its way to a reporter’s notebook.

“When I think of Joe, it’s a thought of a loyal teacher,coach and person, of the highest ethics and integrity.He teaches what is right, even though a definition of it is sometimes elusive. Frankly, he taught me how to be a better football player, student, father, friend,and husband. If you can imagine a ’family tree’ idea ofLa Salle, I think of it with Joe at the top, and with hundreds or thousands of us really as the branches…”

Joe Ragg ’73Trustee


To Stanczak, the best measure of Colistra’s fundamental legacy as a coach has more to do with an enduring commit-ment to the essence of family than to anything else. Varsityplayers linger after freshmen games to encourage their futureteammates. Mothers sit at a football Communion Breakfastwith sons- while fathers labor in the kitchen over eggs andbacon. Inverting the ’normal’ way of doing things actuallymakes sense. Athletics extend the things vital to an educationat La Salle. It is the message Joe, Dave and Marty all under-stood in the unique vocabulary of their own teacher, TexFlannery. “Just keep doin’ what you’re doin’” contained a simple message: pay attention to educating the young man,spiritually, athletically, and intellectually. To Diehl and Stanczak,Colistra’s greatness emerges not only from experience, but also from something deeper, a natural gift- he is an unassuming, born leader of young men.

“I am Teaching with Stars.” Emulating a Mentor.Hang around La Salle for a while and the armful of nicknames,analogies and metaphors Colistra practices are themselves the source of description preferred by current and former students. It should surprise no one to learn that in Colistra’scareer, several of them have taught along side him in La Salle’sHistory Dept. which he has overseen as chairman for overtwenty-five years in two stints since 1970. Currently three former students and players- now colleagues and fellowcoaches- reveal elements of personal affection and profession-al admiration for Joe’s enduring La Sallian devotion. BernieFitzgerald ’77 grinned as he recalled a regular moment on thefootball practice field with Colistra. It was at least as importantas any discussion of defensive strategy to sniff the aroma ofhome cooked spaghetti and gravy (remember, in Colistra’sworld, it is never ’sauce’) amid the crisp, but dusty autumn airof the practice field. The story illustrates why so many ofColistra’s students - commit to follow a path similar to the onehe lives. They begin always with the classroom and with themasterly way Colistra teaches. “Now and then I still use theoffice next to his classroom to listen to some of his lectures,”Fitzgerald admits unashamedly. Fitzgerald, Bill Donohoe ’96,and John Young ’83, each a former student or player, make uppart of the ranks of ’stars’ who, in Joe’s own words surroundhim in the history department today. In fact, Young constructsa metaphor worthy of anything Colistra might try, replete witha reference to one of those nicknames: Colistra is the “…gentle bear who is highly protective of his cubs but willing todirect them in a powerful way.” Donohoe offers a simpleacknowledgement: he now teaches history, pursues a graduatedegree to prepare eventually to teach AP courses and contin-ues to coach at La Salle because of the constant encourage-ment Colistra offers. These alums- stress compassion, humilityand humor as defining elements of their experiences, ones thatcontinue to shape Colistra’s own classes today. Exhilaratingvictory or crushing defeat never interfere with, but always complement, the chance to teach young men. It is an aptdescription of Colistra’s influence: these words might as easily be talking about his leadership in his department,among the faculty, in a class or even the locker room.History and football are the tools, not the goals.

”I have often wondered what made up that ’way;’ that special gift he possesses to make such a lastingimpression on his players, students, and life…it’s in a collection of words one saves to describe Joe as a rare ’great;’ proud not only of the outstandingaccomplishments of his successful teams, but more of what those individuals have gone on to become intheir careers, their families, and in their lives…”

Sean McDermott ’89Assistant Coach, Philadelphia Eagles

A Magic Carpet Ride Continued


Together, and by Association.“How many times have I sat at graduation and heard studentsspeak about Joe- as teacher, as coach, as friend? He is a wonderful teacher and mentor to students and faculty alike.He touches all of their hearts- what St. La Salle challenges usall to do. Doesn’t that summarize what teaching is all about?”To be sure, it is not only La Salle graduates who recognizeeverything Colistra brings to the larger La Salle community.From everywhere in the school’s faculty emerges an insightinto a quieter, spiritual and personal dimension to Colistra thateveryone cherishes. Assistant principal Julia Maher’s remarksremind us that at any time during the day, in school, on a playing field, even at the shore, La Sallians male and femalerecognize that the school really does have someone of rareability, sensitivity and leadership in him. To college and guidance counselor Mary Kay Mullen, Colistra believes funda-mentally “in the responsibility that we all have to each otherto be the best we can be. He does this every day. Talk about aChristian message!” In association with the message of theBrothers, respectful of kids with hidden or different talents, asa strong man in the life of a boy who needs one, to Mary Kayit is simple. “He gets it.” Janice and Joe Ciccimaro ’57 understand as well as anyone that to be around Joe for manyyears one gets to know him instinctively. “The gifts he gives topeople more often than not go unseen.” He can’t help butcare, passionately, for every one of his students, every one ofhis colleagues, every one of his friends. Words really don’t do enough to portray who he is.

“Congratulations, you won the only game that matters. You beat the Jebbie Boys – LSHS, Class of 1942.”An anonymous note, written on a large index card, stoodpropped against the wall on Joe Colistra’s desk for years.It arrived at the end of Colistra’s first season as head coach in1985. It arrived at a moment before the run of nearly twentyyears of playoff appearances, record breaking winning streaks,four championships and enough Armageddon-like battlesagainst the Prep to stop anyone’s heart regularly. Colistra keptthe note because it made him laugh, at least in the companyof others, as he imbued La Salle football players with a confi-dence: that they would learn things about themselves throughdevotion to hard work at practice, by representing their schoolwith dignity and- most certainly- through singing the almamater at the end of every game.

Chronicling Colistra’s real accomplishment as a football coach is a job for another edition of the magazine. However, anyoneclose to him understands that football was always a means to a more significant end.

The Child is Father to the Man: Reflections from a different ”Coach Colistra.”No one in the community of La Salle better grasps the significance of Joe Colistra’s foundational role for so long thanhis sons, Joseph ’95 and Paul ’00. Along with Pat, his wife,and daughter Amy they live Joe’s commitment to the youngmen of La Salle perhaps more fully than any other family over the past forty-five years. Of all the testimonies thatattempt to explain what Joe really means to two generationsof La Sallians, in a recent reflection Paul Colistra, now coaching football at La Salle and working in the school’salumni office, understands his father best.

“My dad serves as a father figure to boys and men alike. Thefatherly role he plays at home is the same type of figure he isat La Salle- someone you don’t want to disappoint. Whateverthe motivation, he pulls the best out of everyone.” In the classroom? According to Paul, there “is something that motivates him about the concepts of economics. I think it’s hisability to relate conceptual ideas within economics to all otherparts of his life.” Colistra’s homespun words of wisdom? A father’s secret, finally revealed, “His use of metaphors is legendary…ridiculous, comical, impromptu, confusing, – yeteffective. I feel like I’ve heard them all. He tries them out onme before they hit the classroom- as long as my mom and I okthem. I realized that others- kids and adults- need to hear thisstuff.” On football? As his son and former player, Paul speaksof his father’s time as a head coach warmly. He is not interest-ed in a “football player” spending his days in the weight roomand so not playing other sports. He’d rather have the “athlete”that dominates on three different sports fields and understandsthat it is speed, desire, and knowledge that wins games, notsize. My dad’s teams embodied this point and came to beknown for it over his tenure.”

“He teaches a set of principles that help teenagersgrow into men…One stands out in particular.I remember Mr. Colistra saying, ’The greatest compliment a football player can receive is for some-one to be surprised to learn that he plays football…’He speaks unity, integrity, and countless other qualitiesthat build character and form lifelong friendships.”

Kevin Noone ’99


“By your Pupils you’ll be Taught”It’s a very ancient saying,But a true and honest thought,That if you become a teacher,By your pupils you’ll be taught.

How do lyrics to the song “Getting To Know You” have a rightful place concluding any story about Joe Colistra’s journeyto La Salle’s Hall of Fame? Winningest football coach in theschool’s history. Four Catholic League championships. A legendto a modern generation of Lasallian student-athletes. Toughclasses. Tougher teacher. The King And I? What gives?

Explaining Joe Colistra, or perhaps more accurately, evaluatinghow necessary it is to recognize his inextricable connection to the nearly fifty-year history of La Salle High School at itspresent location demands we acknowledge that there is somuch more to this man than any profile will ever capture.It requires that we suspend some of the quick assessmentsthat we too often use to neatly categorize teachers and coaches, like the fact that we rarely use these two wordstogether to describe anyone in education. We applaud someone who achieves any measure of deep devotion or contribution in one; typically, there are a few who can measure up to greatness in both.

To know Joe Colistra is to accept his humility, appreciate his insatiable curiosity about so much of life and admire hisconsummate ability to teach, anyone, anything. To listen toColistra, he has never gone “to work” a day in his life.Instead, he goes to school at La Salle High, and continues tolearn along side his students and professional colleagues,his best friends.

There is something unique, and somewhat inscrutable, aboutJoe Colistra. Find it in his particular choice- to construct hisown metaphor from the opening stanza of an OscarHammerstein song to defer praise of a career that takes himrightfully into the La Salle Hall of Fame. Just as quickly, he willdeflect any discussion of the appropriateness of this accoladeinto a celebration of La Salle and of the students who in hiswords he has been privileged to teach. He stresses instead thegifts of his own teachers and friends on the faculty, whosesteps he tries to follow. Ultimately, he evokes the wonder ofteaching adolescent boys how to grow into young men. Beforeany win or loss on the football field, Joe Colistra is a teacher.Before the challenge of the next essay, he is a father.

Joe Colistra loves La Salle College High School as much asanyone. “It is sort of like Camelot.” His work? In Joe’s words,teaching happens, “in mysterious ways. You become your students, and in ways that they would never care to admit,they become you.”

In the words of friends, former students and family, he is simply one of the greatest of La Salle’s loyal sons. Ever.

Peace, Bro.

A Magic Carpet Ride Continued

The Promise Of A Future

by Gail A. Evans, CFRE


With La Salle’s 150th Anniversary just around the corner,the Board of Trustees of La Salle College High School has beenplanning for La Salle’s next 150 years. Led by a Strategic Planand Master Facilities Plan, La Salle is embarking on one of the most ambitious initiatives the School has ever undertaken.Significant changes will soon be made through a two-phaseprogram designed to meet the needs of future generations of young men and their families.Our vision, for La Salle, represented by our Facilities Plan, will ensure that our school remains competitive and able to fulfill the Christian Brothers’ mission of nurturing the spiritualformation of our students, fostering their academic preparation, cultivating their personalgrowth, and developing their unique God-given talents.

La Salle’s ability to foster an environment that produces young men who embrace these ideals and accomplish such high academic standards is dependent upon many factors. One is to attract and retain bright, committed faculty members who help to create an environmentthat is conducive to learning and intellectual challenge. Another is to offer a variety of activities to respond to the wide range of student interests and to provide opportunities for leadership, service and a wholesome use of free time. Yet another is to establish a sense of Christian community where students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators share their beliefs, experiences, and values with one another.

Another obvious factor is the need for adequate facilities in which to conduct the myriad ofclasses and activities that make up a quality education. With an average student population of 1,060 utilizing the facility every year, the existing facility is beginning to look its age. Inaddition, classrooms are being utilized at 110%.

La Salle’s highly successful athletic program will benefit from the additional fields and newfield house. Currently, 50% of our student body participates in at least one of our sixteensports programs. All of La Salle’s fields are in constant use, resulting in fields that are notalways in the best condition. As we enter competition in the PIAA and our sports programscontinue to grow, the need for additional fields becomes even more important.


Phase ILa Salle recently acquired thirty-one acres of adjoining property located on the northeast end of the campus. Plans are in place to develop the property and create three new athletic fields,a walking trail, a parking lot, and a storage facility. A portion of the land will be used to create an environmental study area for students. Work on the new fields is expected to beginduring the summer of 2007.

Plans call for the demolition of the East Wing and the construction of a three-story classroomwing, to include brand new science labs. The project is scheduled to begin in June of 2007 and completed by July of 2008.

Phase I also includes the renovation of McLean Hall as well as the west corridor link at the mainentrance. The renovation phase is scheduled to begin in August of 2008 and continue throughJanuary of 2010.

A goal has been set to increase La Salle’s endowment by $5 million during Phase I.

Phase IIThe construction of a new multi-purpose Athletic Center or Field House that will feature an indoor track, tennis courts, and an eight-lane pool and diving area. The lobby area will be spaciousenough to host a variety of school functions.

Following the construction of the new pool, the wing that houses La Salle’s existing pool will be renovated to create additional classroom space and guidance offices.

The last physical piece of Phase II consists of moving the entranceway to the campus farther northon Cheltenham Avenue in an effort to help improve safety when entering and leaving the campus.

Finally, Phase II will focus on increasing La Salle’s endowment by an additional $5 million.

The Promise Of A Future ContinuedThe continued growth of La Salle’s endowment provides the building block on which we can fulfill ourmission as a Lasallian institution. Our current endow-ment affords us the opportunity to provide over $2 million in financial aid to nearly one-third of ourstudent population each year. The addition of $10 mil-lion to our endowment will allow us to offer more aidto more students, which is particularly important as itbecomes more and more difficult for the middle classto afford a private, Catholic, secondary education.La Salle’s endowment program also ensures that theschool remains culturally and socio-economicallydiverse - encouraging qualified students of varyingethnic backgrounds, religious affiliations, and socio-economic status to attend La Salle helps to create a rich and diverse environment in which our studentscan grow and learn about the interconnectedness of our world.

Fulfilling the La Salle Promise is the name of thefundraising effort that will allow us to make our vision for La Salle and the young men who willreap the benefits from these improvements become a reality. The campaign is aptly named as we strive tofulfill the mission that was set forth by our Founder,St. John Baptist de La Salle centuries ago. The goal forPhase I of the project is $25 million, which is expectedto be raised over a three-year period of time. A goaland timeframe for Phase II will be established following the completion of Phase I.

“This campaign will have a major impact on the future of the school and its ability to continue with its mission…In looking at our overall vision, we didn’t try to limit it to what we could afford. We didn’t want to limit people’s thinking to a number. We said put together what we think we ought to look like.”

Al J. GabrieleChairman of the Board of Trustees


Phase I

Phase II

Dan McLaughlin ’01 and Greg Schiable ’01

Lew Clark, John Gill ’01, Andrew Monaghan ’01, and Brett Hopkinson ’01

Jamie Barton ’91, Chris Hasson ’91, Ryan Tyrrell ’91,and Andrew Scutti ’91

Kevin Cross ’01 and James Farris ’85

HomecomingWednesday, November 22, 2006

Lou DiMaria ’58 and John Gallagher ’58

Dan Galbally ’00, Dave Lofgren ’99, and Matt Chapman ’99

Members of the Class of 2001 celebrating their 5-Year Reunion

George Foley ’76, John Steinmetz ’77, and Joe McCreavy ’78

Photo Gallery


Tim Urbanski ’63 and Tom O’Keefe ’63

Michael Adams ’81 and Michael O’Toole ’68

Ed Miller ’58 and John Glaser ’58

Lloyd Beck III ’98 and Bob McAnespey ’66

Members of the Class of 2001 celebrating their 5-Year Reunion

Fred Lorusso ’95 and Brian Meehan ’94

Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 with Bob Szostak ’72, Alumni AssociationPresident Bob McCreight ’71, and Joe Colistra ’64

The Man of the Hour – Joe Colistra ’64


Photo GalleryContinued


Secret SantaSunday, December 24, 2006


Young Alumni NightFriday, December 29, 2006


Letter from the President of the Alumni Association

Dear Friends,

January is the beginning of a new and exciting year for the La Salle College High School Alumni Association. I would like tothank each of you who have contributed to La Salle through Alumni Dues, Annual Fund, and the Scholarship Raffle. Withoutyour support we could not continue our mission of providing need-based financial aid to deserving sons and grandsons of alumni. We are starting this year with our Annual Dues Appeal, which helps to offset various costs of the Alumni Association andprovides the necessary tools to complete the mission of the Association. This year we are asking you to update your informationwhen you pay your dues by mail or through the website at www.lschs.org

I would like to encourage alumni to assemble a tableof friends and/or classmates for the 2nd AnnualFounder’s Gala which will be held on Saturdayevening, February 24, 2007 at the Crystal Tea Roomin The Wanamaker Building. The first alumni event ofthe new year, the Communion Breakfast and Hall of Fame Induction, will be held on Sunday, March 4,2007 with Mass at 10:00 AM followed by the induction of two of our finest alumni – CharlieDunleavy ’61 and Joe Colistra ’64. Charlie, who pro-vides the leadership for our current capital campaign,brings his skills as the former President and CEO ofGMAC Commercial Holding Corporation and hashelped launch La Salle into the 21st Century. JoeColistra, a fixture at La Salle since my sophomore yearin 1968, will take his place on the wall with othergreat La Salle Alumni. His dedication to La Salle,knowledge of American History (America was formedin the Pubs you know), and success on the footballfield will not be equaled in our lifetime.

Later in March, our students and alumni will have theopportunity to participate in Career Day, an event

where former students return to their Alma Mater to mentor current students in how La Salle provided the tools and knowledgewhich led them to be successful in their professions. Additionally, La Salle will welcome back the reunion classes of 1952, 1962,1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, and 1997 to the campus on Saturday, April 28, 2007. The evening will be a time ofrenewing friendships and sharing tales of the old days both at 20th and Olney and here on Cheltenham Avenue.

The graduation for the Class of 2007 will take place on Saturday, June 2, 2007, when the journey of 265 young men comes toan end. The day will also mark the 50-Year Reunion of the Class of 1957 who will participate in the commencement exercisesand be honored for their Golden Jubilee. The Alumni Golf Outing and Scholarship Raffle will follow on June 11, 2007. Blue BellCountry Club will host our alumni to an enjoyable day of lunch, golf, and dinner, and the proceeds will go towards providingscholarships to sons and grandsons of alumni.

It is an honor to be President of the Alumni Association and a pleasure to work with an Alumni Board consisting of twenty-fivemen who give of their time, treasure, and talent to keep the La Salle Spirit alive. I look forward to meeting all of you at theevents we have planned for you this year.

Sincerely yours,

Robert J. McCreight, Sr. ’71President, Alumni Association

Alumni Association Board of Directors2006/2007

Seated (left to right): Paul D. Colistra ’00 (Director of Alumni Relations), Andrew J. Malone, CPA ’78 (Treasurer), Michael F. Donohoe, DC ’79(Vice President), James A. Donahue III ’86 (President-Elect), Robert J. McCreight, Sr. ’71 (President), Gerard M. Lowery, CPA ’78 (Past President),Conrad T. Heckmann, ’84 (Vice President), Anthony J. Gillespie ’68 (Secretary), Brother Andrew Bartley, FSC (Moderator)

Standing (left to right): Peter P. Muessig ’45, Walter J. Small ’38, Philip E. Cassidy ’70, William J. Benz, Esq. ’72, Neil J. Fitzpatrick ’81, RonaldM. Bean ’86, Lloyd C. Beck III ’98, Gerardo D. Ventresca, Jr. ’77, Michael J. Dubyk, ’78, A. Christopher Dezzi ’91, Mark J. Zielinski ’77, James E.McCloskey ’64, John G. Malone, Esq. ’73, and Brian C. McGeehan ’95

Missing from Photo: Michael J. Adams, DMD ’81, Joseph A. Cullen, Jr., Esq. ’91, Edwin J. Feeny, Jr. ’62, Gregory J. Kochanowicz ’72, Francis W.Pfluger ’50, Jason M. Santini ’94, Mark D. Sutton ’72, and Ryan P. Tyrrell ’91

Class Notes

23 Explorer Winter/Spring 200723 Explorer Winter/Spring 2007

1930’sJames McGoldrick ’39 has nine grandchildren and eightgreat grandchildren.

1940’sFrancis Cassidy ’45 has two grandsons currently attending La Salle – Frank ’08 and John ’10.

Bill Bailey ’46 and his wife Donna moved back north aftereighteen years in Florida. They figured that family was moreimportant than golf and celebrated their 50th anniversary withall five of their children and their families.

John Gillin ’46 is the Scholarship Chairman of the Santa CruzChapter of Retired Teachers. John and his wife, Adelia, performa Communion Service at a local convalescent home and alsocoordinate the Senior Luncheon group at their church.

William Crosson ’47 is still manning La Salle’s West CoastOutpost. “I can’t believe it will be 60 years!”

James Fallon ’47 is the Secretary of the Fort Dix Retiree Council.

Rev. John Fitzgerald ’47 is celebrating his Golden Jubilee as a Priest in 2007. He thanks the Christian Brothers whohelped to make it possible by encouraging his vocation to thepriesthood.

Jim Phelan ’47 was honored for a remarkable coachingcareer when the “Jim Phelan Basketball Court” was dedicatedon November 14, 2006 at Mount St. Mary’s University.

Edmund Milewski ’48 has been a faculty member atRutgers/Cook College for thirty years. He is married to BarbaraO’Leary and they have four children.

James Shemeley ’48 can’t believe it’s been fifty-eight yearssince he graduated from La Salle College High School andthinks it must be a mistake in his calculations.

Joseph O’Neill ’49 just completed fifty-one years as a stock broker. He has no plans to retire unless the brain powergives out.

1950’sMike Carey ’50 noted our error in reporting that Devlin Carey’10 was his grandson. In fact, Devlin is Mike’s son and willgraduate the year of Mike’s 60th reunion. Mike calls Devlin,“God’s gift to an old man.”

William dePasquale ’51 continues with his large studio ofviolinists at Temple University. He and his wife, Gloria, appearedas soloists with the Music Society of Southern New Jersey inthe Brahms Double Concerto in January of 2007.

Patrick McMenamin ’52 has been spending summers in El Salvador as a volunteer working among the poor in andaround the capital city of San Salvador.

Albert Pfluger ’52 invites everyone to visit his website baseballbasictraining.com

The Class of 1952 will celebrate its 55-Year Reunion on April 28, 2007.

Thomas Devlin ’53 switched research fields from sub-nuclearparticles to radio astronomy using a 100-meter radio telescopein Greenbank, WV.

Victor Gavin ’53 is retired, but substitute teaching inDelaware County, PA.

Col. James McWilliams, USMC (Ret.), PhD ’53 added two more breeding bulls to his herd at Otjiwarongo Farm inBoston, VA.

Anthony Giampetro, MD ’54 is semi-retired. He and his wifeSusan are expecting their first grandchild in April 2007.

David Campbell, PhD ’56 has just returned from teaching anMBA course at Nanjing University, Nanjing, P.R., China.

Robert Lyons, MD ’56 recently became the Secretary of theAssociation of Yale Alumni in Medicine.

Francis Ponti, PhD ’56 will be sponsoring an award forDrama to a graduating senior of La Salle College High Schoolin honor of his cousin, Sal Ponti ’52. The first recipient willreceive the award at the Commencement Exercises in 2007.

James Richard EdD, ’56 has had two articles selected for an edited reprint reader on executive coaching to be releasedby the American Psychological Association in early 2007.It is intended to provide an overview of the history, current definitions, and conceptual approaches of executive coaching in consulting psychology.

Edward Schmid, Jr. ’56 is enjoying retirement.

John Whitecar, Jr. ’56 writes that he had a wonderful time athis 50-Year Reunion and was “overwhelmed by the turnoutand how La Salle has grown.”

Dick Connolly ’50 has had a number of visitors to his place in Tucson, AZ including (left to right) Dick Connolly ’50, Bob Snyder ’50,and Bob Berg ’50.


Class Notes Continued

Robert Durney ’57 is a Professor of Business Administrationat Chestnut Hill College and advisor to the Business Club.Five of his students won first prizes in state competition thisyear. During the summer months, he is a Project Manager andConsultant.

Honorable James Melinson ’57 recently retired from thefederal bench and is now serving as a full-time mediator andarbitrator with JAMS, The Resolution Experts. Jim has beenappointed Chief of Arbitration and Mediation Services at thePhiladelphia Resolution Center.

Rev. James Kolb, CSP ’58 is the Pastor of St. Elizabeth ofHungary Parish in Portland and Chaplain at Oregon HealthScience University and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Heoccasionally celebrates the liturgy for the new De LaSalle High School in North Portland.

Jerome Lombard ’58 is retired and living, fishing, and golf-ing in Cape May Court House, NJ. He is looking forward toenjoying grandson Patrick’s ’05 Lacrosse season at Universityof Delaware and La Salle’s Commencement Day in 2007 whengrandson Kelly graduates and he can see some old schoolmates of the Class of 1957 at their 50-Year Reunion.

John Coyle ’59 is retired and spending his time painting,traveling, and sailing.

John Igoe ’59 is living in Foster City, CA and just celebratedhis 40th Anniversary.

1960’sMichael Ginieczki, MD ’61 retired from his Urology practice.He is now the Director of Physician Integration at ShoreMemorial Hospital of Somers Point, NJ.

The Class of 1962 will celebrate its 45-Year Reunion on Saturday, April 28, 2007.

Louis Beccaria, PhD, ’63 was re-elected as Secretary of theNational Board of Directors of the Association of SmallFoundations, a 3,000 member association.

Lawrence Cantono ’63 sends out best wishes to all hisclassmates.

Robert Yacobellis ’64 is currently a Litigation Specialist in Legal Department of Tower Hill Insurance Group inGainesville, FL.

Larry Hill ’65 has started a new business, Affordable HomeTheater, for those of us who want a nice TV/Audio system, butneed some help choosing and setting-up components.

Thomas O’Donnell ’65 retired to Cape May Court House, NJon December 31, 2006 after thirty years with the federal government.

Harry Vantine ’65 is still working at Livermore Labs.

James Matthews ’66was the Republican candi-date for LieutenantGovernor in Pennsylvania.Matthews, a MontgomeryCounty Commissioner since1999, ran on the same ticket with NFL Hall ofFame Wide Receiver LynnSwann. Jim had beenChairman of theMontgomery County Boardof Commissioners since2003, but surrendered thechairmanship when he earned the GOP nomination. Heremains President of Keegan Mortgage Corporation in Oreland,PA, a firm that directly originates $60 million per year in VA-guaranteed, FHA-insured, and conventional residentialmortgages to the southeastern Pennsylvania housing market.Jim also serves on the Board of the Greater PhiladelphiaTourism Marketing Corporation, personally representing theindividual interests of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, andMontgomery Counties.

The Class of 1958 held their annual Christmas Dinner on Wednesday,December 13, 2006 at Manufacturers Country Club. The event wasattended by over fifty members of the Class of 1958 including (left toright) Jerry Cosgrove, Jim McMonagle, and Harry Eustace.

Class of 1957will celebrate its

50-Year Reunionon June 1-2, 2007

Members of the Class of 1957 who wish to help plan and organize this

special occasion should contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at

(215) 233-2350 or [email protected]


The Class of 1967 will celebrate its 40-Year Reunionon Saturday, April 28, 2007.

Christopher Lehman ’67 and his wife Maureen welcomedtheir son Robert home from his second deployment to Iraq in2006. Lt. Robert F. Lehman, USMC served as a PlatoonCommander in the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st MarineDivision. He served in Anbar Province with most of his timespent in Falluja and Ramadi. Chris’s nephew (son of John F.Lehman, Jr. ’60), Lt. John F. Lehman, III USN is presently servingin Iraq. He is a naval aviator flying missions in an EA6B.

Ray Mattern ’68 was ordained a minister on December 9, 2006.

1970’sLarry Fornaci ’70 has entered his twentieth year as aCraftsman Member of the Piano Technician’s Guild.

James Gentilcore ’70 has been named President and COOof Brooks Automation.

Bob White ’70 invites one and all to stop by The WanderlustShop in Cape May, NJ for your coastal living home furnishings.


Jim Dittrich ’72 moved to a small ranch near Perryville, ARand is the Vice President of Operations for Leisure Arts.

Guy Giordano ’72 was appointed to the La Salle UniversityBoard of Trustees on October 24, 2006.

Richard Heleniak, Esq. ’73 has been recognized as aPennsylvania Superlawyer by Philadelphia Magazine.

Louis Santoro, Jr. ’74 is currently a racing official and substitute steward at Philadelphia Park Casino and Racetrack.

Thomas Belcher ’75 writes that his son, Ryan, will be amember of La Salle’s Class of 2011.

Anthony Capponi ’75 is now working for Lehigh WhiteCement Company as a Sales Representative. His son, EmidioCapponi ’99, is touring with his band, “Passion”, in support of their new CD, “The Fierce Urgency of Now.”

Joseph Harris ’75 writes that his book “Rewriting: How ToDo Things with Texts” was published in 2006 by Utah StateUniversity Press.

Don Rongione ’75 and his wife, Maryellen Kueny, celebratedthirty years of marriage with their four sons and fellow La Sallegrads Larry Spinosa ’75, Jack Winters ’75, Pete DiBattiste ’74,and their families.

Frank Cervone, Esq. ’76, who has served as ExecutiveDirector of the Support Center for Child Advocates for fourteenyears, was named the winner of the 2006 Philadelphia BarFoundation Award. The Philadelphia Bar Foundation Award isgiven annually to an attorney working in the non-profit legalservices community. Frank heads an organization that offersfree legal and social services to Philadelphia’s abused and neg-lected children. Frank also serves as Vice Chair of the Children’sTrust Fund and is a member of the Supreme Court ofPennsylvania Juvenile Court Procedural Rules Committee. Hehas recently chaired the Advisory Committee on Child WelfareServices. Frank is a Founder and Co-Director of the NationalChildren’s Law Network and was recognized as a PennsylvaniaSuperlawyer by Philadelphia Magazine in 2004, 2005, and 2006.

Ron Guerra ’76 is happy to report that his son, Cosmo, is amember of the Class of 2010. Ron was excited to get TWOhole-in-ones within five days of each other this past October atPlymouth Country Club.


Michael Donohoe, DC ’79 has recently joined WoudsmaChiropractic Associates, Inc. in Erdenheim, PA.

John Ondik IV ’79 continues as a principal in the OndikGroup, a consulting and executive search firm. He works extensively with start-ups and entrepreneurs as well as largerorganizations. John teaches a course at Wharton SBDC andhas judged numerous business plan competitions.

Looking to make a differencein the life of a child?

Can you make a place in your family for a special child? Can you provide a safe and loving temporary home?

Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is seeking single and married adults in the five county Philadelphia area to become foster parents for children

of all ages, races, and religions. Some children have emotional or medical needs, while some children aresiblings and wish to be placed together. If you can help or would like more information,

please contact Melissa Kosmin in the Child Care Department at (215) 587-2458.



1980’sJoseph O’Connor ’80 is an Industrial Engineer with HatfieldQuality Meats.

John Weinrich ’81 is extremely proud of his oldest son, John,Jr., for being part of the Class of 2010 at La Salle College HighSchool. He and his son recently attended the 57th AnnualFather/Son Banquet along with his father and brothers whoprovided a custom decorated cake from the family bakery inhonor of Capt. Christopher Fergusson, who was the guestspeaker at the event.

Kevin Cregan, MD ’82, his wife, and four children havemoved to North Carolina. Kevin has joined Wayne Radiologists,P.A., in Goldsboro, NC, where he is enjoying practicing radiology in the South.

Franco D’Orazio ’82 has been promoted to Senior VicePresident – Credit and Administration – for the Aaron Group of Companies, Conshohocken, PA, a global provider of papersourcing and distribution.

Edward Skorpinski, MD ’83 recently completed aFellowship in Allergy and Immunology at Thomas JeffersonUniversity. He passed his Board Certification Exam just in timefor Christmas. Ed is also happy to report that he bowled twoperfect 300 games this year – one in November and one in December!

The Weinrich Family at the Father/Son Banquet. Standing with the cake(left to right): John Weinrich ’10, Stephen Weinrich ’91, Ed Weinrich, andJohn Weinrich ’81

Two former standout runners and captains of their Cross Country teams,David Ott ’81 (left) and Thomas Fitzpatrick ’82 (right), attended a reception for New York City Area Alumni on Tuesday, November 28, 2006,where they were able to catch-up with their former coach, Pat Devine.

Class of 1982will celebrate its

25-Year Reunionon Saturday, April 28, 2007.

Members of the Class of 1982 who wish to help plan and organize this

special occasion should contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at

(215) 233-2350 or [email protected]

The Alumni Association seeks experienced alums to talk to the current student body about their

experiences, explain theeducational paths they took,

and share insights on the present and future states of

their profession.

The Alumni Association is searching for experts in the fields of Accounting, Art, Architecture, Athletics,

Banking, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Insurance, Journalism, Law, Management, Marketing,

Medicine, Music, Politics, and Sales.

If you are willing to participate as a speaker and share your experience, please contact the

Office of Institutional Advancement at (215) 233-2350 or [email protected]

Career DayMarch 20, 2007

9:00 am to 1:00 pm


Scott Wolpert, Esq. ’84 married Amy Peterman onDecember 9, 2006. The wedding was attended by a number ofChristian Brothers and La Salle alums.

Daniel Pickard, Esq. ’85 was named a Partner of Wiley Rein& Fielding, LLP in Washington, DC. Daniel joined the firm in1999 from the U.S. International Trade Commission and wasformerly Of Counsel to the firm’s International Trade Practice.He represents client interests in a variety of international tradematters, including trade remedy actions, export controls, theForeign Corrupt Practices Act, the Foreign Agent RegistrationAct, customs declarations, and anti-boycott compliance.


Stan Szpindor ’87 joined Shire Pharmaceuticals in Wayne, PA as Director of R&D Quality Assurance.

Christopher Idler ’89 accepted a National Sales Account Manager position with Art Technology Group in Washington, DC.

Seated (left to right): Conrad Heckmann ’84, Steve Foley ’84, Brother FredStelmach, FSC, ’46, Scott Wolpert ’84, Brother Kevin Strong, FSC, and BobSzostak ’72 Top Row (left to right): Duke Wolpert ’87, John Rutkowski ’60, DaveWolpert ’87, Mario DeClerico ’99, Chris Carabello ’82, Matt Quigg ’02,and Sean Quigg ’04

Members of the Class of 1986 continued their annual tradition of assistingthe homeless of Philadelphia on Wednesday, December 27, 2006. SeanMcCook ’86 and Ron Bean ’86 started B2B in 1991 in an effort to helppeople living on the streets of Philadelphia and, for the last sixteen years,have used the Christmas season as a time to spead some “cheer” to individuals who might otherwise not be enjoying the holiday. John Brown’86, Jim Donahue ’86, and John Meko ’86 joined their classmates this year in an effort that concentrated on and around 15th Street in Center City.

WARAt The Shore

VIII

The venue to settle the rivalry betweenLa Salle College High School and

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School moves to one of South Jersey’s premier private

clubs and the Brian Ault designed course promises a round that will beboth challenging yet enjoyable for

golfers of all levels.

Twenty-seven teams from each school willcompete in traditional match play. The format for

all matches will be “Better Ball” of partners, with the lowest net score winning the hole.

The field is limited to the first fifty-four “paid”

golfers. In order to secure your spot in this year’sevent, please contact Christopher M. Carabello ’82 at (215) 233-2350 or [email protected]

Friday, August 3, 2007Ballamor Golf Club

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

EDITOR’S NOTE: JosephPalermo ’89 was mistakenlyidentified as being deceased inthe Autumn 2007 issue of theExplorer. Joe is alive and welland residing in Lansdale, PA.The staff of the Explorer apologizes to Joe and thePalermo Family for the error.



1990’sMichael Hayes, Esq. ’90 is an attorney with Montgomery,McCracken, Walker and Rhoads, LLP and served as the Chair ofthe Philadelphia Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division(YLD) during 2006. He managed and directed the business andactivities of the YLD’s more than 3000 members, includingoversight of twenty committees in the areas of public service,law-related education, and service to the legal community. TheYoung Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association iscomprised of all Philadelphia Bar Association members whohave not reached their 37th birthday or members who are thirty-seven years of age or older and have been practicing lessthan three years. Under Hayes’ direction in 2006, the YLDreceived two national First Place Awards of Achievement fromthe American Bar Association for the Philadelphia 20/20Lunchtime Series and the Minority Bar Scholarship Program.

Matthew McClure, Esq. ’90 is a 4th District Council candi-date who is challenging incumbent Councilwoman CarolCampbell. The Philadelphia native – born and raised near 5thand Spruce Streets – is a real estate lawyer with Ballard Spahras well as the 38th Ward Democratic Committeeman inPhiladelphia. He is positioning himself as an independentthinker. Matt is the father of two young sons and he and hiswife, Kelly, reside in the East Falls section of Philadelphia.

Steven Pacillio, Esq. ’90 became a partner in the law firm ofDaubenberger, LLP, where William Malone ’83, is also a partnerand a founding member of the firm.

Josh McNamara ’91 graduated from Widener Law Schooland passed the Pennsylvania Bar Exam.

Carlos Torres, MD ’91 is currently residing in New York Cityand is a primary care physician at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.


Joseph Carrello, Jr. ’92 has resided on the east end of LongIsland for the past twelve years. He is married with his firstchild expected in March 2007. Joe is currently working in themortgage industry with New Century FinancialCorporation/Home 123 Mortgage.

Andrew Morrisroe ’92, the Founder and President of CTNSolutions, has been awarded the prestigious Hugh O’BrianYouth (HOBY) Leadership Foundation Achievement Award forhis efforts in support of the foundation’s work worldwide.Drew was selected to attend the Hugh O’Brian YouthFoundation Leadership Seminar while a sophomore at La SalleCollege High School, where he was exposed to the concept ofentrepreneurship and the importance of volunteerism. HOBYrecognized Drew specifically for his humanitarian efforts locallyand around the world. He travels frequently to countries such as Guatemala, Bosnia, Kosovo, Serbia, Montenegro, andIsrael working with youth who have been victims of war.

Brendan Boland ’93 is in his fourth year as a SurgicalResident at Los Angeles County and USC.

Kevin Conlin ’93 is teaching at Abington Senior High Schooland is the proud father of a boy and a girl.

Bill Bell ’94 received an MBA from Villanova University in May 2006. He has accepted a position as a ComplianceSpecialist with the National Association of Securities and Dealers.

Steve Blasi, DO ’94 is now practicing as a Hospitalist at Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg, NJ. He still finds time to organize an annual reunion of cross country alums from La Salle College High School.

Brian Lasky ’94 is pursuing an MBA at George WashingtonUniversity in Washington, DC.

Brian Sweeney ’94 was awarded an A.M. in EnglishLiterature from Brown University, where he is presently completing his doctorate. He and his wife, Lea Montalto-Rook,live in Cranston, RI.

Capt. Adam Frey, USAF ’96 is now stationed at ElmendorfAFB in Alaska.

J. Andrew Sharkey ’96 is in his third year at WidenerUniversity’s School of Law. He completed a summer internshipwith Michael Marino, Montgomery County’s Solicitor and servesas a Committeeman in Cheltenham Township’s Ward One.


Emidio Capponi ’99, is touring with his band, Passion,in support of their new CD, “The Fierce Urgency of Now.”

WantedA Few Good

MENLa Salle College High School is trying to identify alums and/or friends of the La Salle Community

who are serving in the military and are currently stationed overseas or have recently

returned from deployment.

If you know of one of our boys who is currently servingour country overseas or has just returned from doing so, please

contact Christopher M. Carabello ’82 at (215) 233-2350 or [email protected]. It would be helpful to have as much

information as possible, including name, rank, branch of service, squadron, battalion, or vessel, and where the boy is currently

stationed. Additional information will also be appreciated.

Michael Hayes, Esq. ’90

Matthew McClure, Esq. ’90


Brothers’ BoysThe De La Salle Annual Fund Supports La Salle College High School…Representing the loyalty of the La Salle CollegeHigh School family, The De La Salle Annual Fundis an integral part of the school’s overallfundraising efforts. With top priority given to maximizing alumni participation andincreasing annual unrestricted giving, TheDe La Salle Annual Fund draws upon apool of alumni, parents, friends,students, faculty, and staff to provide La Salle College High Schoolwith a solid foundation of financial support.

We are truly grateful to those who not onlysupport The De La Salle Annual Fund, but who understand the importance it has instrengthening the enduring ties between La SalleCollege High School and its alumni, parents,friends, students, faculty, and staff. The De LaSalle Annual Fund allows La Salle to continue itslongstanding educational mission. If you have not yet done so, please make your gift today by calling Paul D. Colistra ’00,Director of Annual Giving at 215.233.2350 or [email protected] can also make a gift online at www.lschs.org.

It’s not too late to give!

Show your support and gratitude to the Christian Brothers who made a lasting impact on YOUR life.



2000’sChristopher Glavin ’00 and his company, K12 Academics,operate a website that provides a wealth of information relat-ed to educating students with disabilities as well as such toolsas a directory of museums and camps by state. The site is nowone of the top 100,000 websites on the Internet and wasrecently awarded a resource by the Library of Congress.

Matthew Michel ’00 graduated from La Salle University in2004 with a degree in Finance and Marketing. He is a financialplanner with Merrill Lynch in Philadelphia and has recentlypassed the Series Seven certification exam. Matthew is a mem-ber of The Union League in Philadelphia and the founder ofthe La Salle Networking Group at La Salle University whichwas established to help graduate students make the transitionfrom college life to the working world.

Michael Cloonan ’01 graduated from Pennsylvania StateUniversity in May of 2006. He majored in English with a minorin Business and his currently working full-time for his father.

Jeff Masiak ’01 is pursuing graduate studies in CriminalJustice at St. Joseph’s University.

Ryan Pollock ’02 graduated from The Catholic University ofAmerica with a BS in Architecture. He is currently living andworking in Alexandria, VA as an Architect Intern.

Brian Galbally ’02 is teaching in Bangkok, Thailand.

Robert Sullivan ’02, a former walk-on for St. Joseph’sUniversity’s Basketball Team, has finished his playing careerand was named the school’s Director of Men’s BasketballOperations. Rob is pursuing a Master’s Degree in BusinessManagement.

Stephen Miller ’03 is currently a fourth-year electrical engineering student at Drexel University.

Andrew Degnan ’04 has just finished biomedical research atChildren’s National Medical Center studying Acute RespiratoryDistress Syndrome and Sepsis under a Howard Hughes MedicalInstitute Fellowship. He will be attending the GeorgeWashington School of Medicine in the Fall of 2007.

Christopher Miller ’04 is currently a junior at La SalleUniversity majoring in Criminal Justice.

The Class of 2001 at their 5-Year Reunion on Wednesday, November 22, 2006


When Robert M. Rogers, MD ’51 was a student at St. AliceGrade School in the late 1940’s, he often found himself boredby what was going on in the classroom, which lead the nuns tobelieve that he wasn’t very smart and wouldn’t amount tomuch. Needless to say, they were a bit surprised when he wona scholarship to La Salle College High School. Buck, as he wasknown by his classmates, was President of the Glee Club andSports Editor of the Yearbook; however, his passion was rowing. He was a member of the Crew Team and won twoNational Championships – one in the summer of 1950 whilerowing in the Lightweight Four for Vesper and a second the following year while rowing in a Double for La Salle.

Bob continued to make the one and a half hour commute every day from Upper Darby to 20th andOlney when he enrolled at La Salle College. He studiedbiology and graduated Cum Laude. He entered medical school at the University of Pennsylvania in the fall of 1956 and began his formal training.

Bob readily admits that his decision to attend La Sallechanged his life. “My experience at La Salle CollegeHigh School was a very positive part of my life andlargely responsible for my success and career in medicine. Had it not been for the scholarship Ireceived to attend La Salle College High School, Iwould never have been able to do so.”

Bob has held a variety of positions within his field.Initially, he was a research trainee in the Departmentof Physiology at the University of Pennsylvania. Shortlyafter assuming this position, he was appointed asAssistant Professor of Medicine and became the firstfull-time faculty member in the Pulmonary Division.While at Penn, he founded the first respiratory inten-sive care unit on the east coast, which became the

model for numerous medical intensive care units in hospitalsthroughout the country. During his stay at the University ofPennsylvania, he conducted research and ran the PulmonaryDisease Training Program. In 1972, he assumed the positions ofProfessor of Medicine, Associate Professor of Physiology, andChief of the Pulmonary and Critical Care Division at theUniversity of Oklahoma, where he received a national facultytraining center award from the National Heart, Lung and BloodInstitute, as well as a research training award and numerousgrants from the Veterans Administration and National Instituteof Health.

In 1980, Bob went to the University of Pittsburgh as aProfessor of Medicine and Anesthesiology and Chief of thePulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Division. He has served as the Director of the Comprehensive Lung Center at the

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and has an outstandingreputation as a lecturer and teacher. Over his career, Dr. Rogershas trained over one hundred physicians in pulmonary and critical care medicine, eighteen of whom became divisionchiefs. Seventy percent of his trainees entered academic medicine and over half of them remain today. He is the recipi-ent of many honors, including the Presidential Award of theAmerican Thoracic Society, Special Recognition Award from theAmerican College of Chest Physicians, and the OutstandingService Award from the Pennsylvania Thoracic Society. Due tohis dedication to his field, he has been listed in Who’s Who inAmerica, Best Doctors in America (Town and Country), The BestDoctors in America (Woodward/White), and The 400 BestDoctors in America (Good Housekeeping). The Robert M. RogersLectureship was established in 2001 to honor his career.

Clinically, Bob has been a valued addition to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. His interests and expertise cover a broad range; however, nothing can better demonstrate hisdiversity than his proficiency as a painter.

Bob started his artistic career a little over a decade ago.He has studied at the University of Pittsburgh, PittsburghCenter for the Arts, Carnegie Museum, Sweetwater Art Center,and the Florence Academy of Art in Florence, Italy. His artisticdevelopment was greatly influenced by several outstandingPittsburgh artists including his own son Rob, who is a national-ly syndicated political cartoonist, as well as Herb Olds, LindaWallen, and Jamie Adams. His paintings have been exhibited atthe Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, the Sweetwater Art Center,and the Design Society of Fort Walton Beach Show. He hadtwelve paintings selected for Linda Wallen’s Gallery “Art inBloom” Show and eight paintings in her “Uncovered” Show.He was selected as one of three artists to show watercolors atthe Meadville Art Center Christmas Show. In all, his paintingsare in thirty private collections as well as the University ofColorado, University of Pittsburgh, the University ofPennsylvania, and the American Thoracic Society NationalHeadquarters in New York City.

Bob’s s techniques include watercolor, oil, acrylic, and mixedmedia and his paintings have concentrated on the human figure, landscapes, and recently, still lives. He is an active member of the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society, where he recentlyparticipated in two shows and had his works on displaythroughout the year at the Watercolor Gallery. Bob’s works canbe viewed on his website at www.bobs-art.com.

Bob and his wife, Sandy, reside in Pittsburgh, and have raisedfive children whose careers include a political cartoonist,science teacher, respiratory therapist, poet, and writer.

“I did not realize the depth of the education that I received(in high school) until I enteredcollege and found the latter to be rather easy.”

A Prescription for Successby Christopher M. Carabello ’82


AnnouncementsBirthsWilliam Matthews ’86 and his wife, Nancy, welcomed their fourthboy, Charles Andrew, on August 3, 2006.Michael Coyle ’87 and wife, Marguerite, celebrated the birth oftheir third son, Brennan.Paul Wynn ’88 and his wife, Julia, had a son, James Cooper, onNovember 11, 2006.William O’Donnell IV ’91 and his wife, Christy, welcomed a babygirl, Maggie.Mark O’Neill ’91 and his wife , Susan, had a second daughter,Hannah Susan, on August 24, 2006.Chad Stowe ’91 and his wife, Gina, had a baby girl, Alexa Jordan,on April 13, 2006.Brendan Boland ’93 and his wife, Anne, had their second son,Conor, on April 25, 2006, joining brother Matthew who turned threein August.Christopher Smith ’93 and his wife, Carrie, welcomed a daughter,Cydney Chery, on April 29, 2006.Brian Lasky ’94 and his wife, Danielle, celebrated the birth of theirson, Christopher Thomas, on October 4, 2006, who joins three yearold sister Devon Violet.Gabriel Vizza ’95 and his wife, Erin, welcomed a girl, Kalin Grace,on December 3, 2006.Capt. Adam Frey, USAF ’96 and his wife, Christina, welcomed ababy girl, Kiersten Elizabeth, born in June of 2006.

DeathsMatthias Kratochwill ’33John J. Tague ’36George A. Naab, Sr. ’38 father of John ’67, George, Jr. ’68,David ’70; Grandfather of: David, Jr. ’03, Christopher ’03Robert P. Conwell ’39Frank X. Gillespie ’43Harry J. Connor ’45Harry T. Rein ’45Cornelius J. Holland, PhD ’49William Z. Logue ’51Paul J. Wuest, PhD ’54John J. “Oz” Kerns ’55Joseph T. Haney ’57Vincent J. Burns ’63Francis Dennis, Esq. ’65Thomas M. Regan ’65James Daniel ’66Michael Stumpo ’68Peter F. Cremins ’73William J. Krupinsky, Jr. ’81

Grace Tiller, mother of John Tiller ’60Charles Niles, grandfather of William Parker ’01Emily Jelen, mother of Dr. Joseph Jelen ’70William Christine, father of Kevin ’84Alice Mackle, mother of Rev. Daniel ’71, Thomas ’76,Edward, MD ’82Jeanne M. Toolan, mother of P. James, Esq. ’72, Grandmother ofJames Toolan ’04, Brendan Toolan ’08, Michael Casey ’10

HonoreesThe Christian Brothers of the Baltimore District and the PhiladelphiaLasallian Community held the inaugural Christian Brothers ServiceAwards Dinner on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at the PennsylvaniaAcademy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. The event honored Brother JohnOwens, FSC, a former teacher and administrator at La Salle Universityand West Catholic for his seventy years as a Christian Brother, andseventeen other Brother Jubilarians who were celebrating a combined1,000 total years of service to Catholic education. The proceeds fromthe event benefitted The San Miguel School in Camden, NJ, a tuition-free, all-day, all-year middle school for boys that is directed by theChristian Brothers.

Members of the the Class of 1967 join Brother Carl Clayton, FSC in celebrating his 50th Jubilee. (left to right): Jack Meehan ’67,Joe Slabinski ’67, Brother Carl Clayton, FSC, Frank McLaughlin ’67,Jake Whalen ’67, and John Gorman ’67

Members of the Osborne Family join Brother David Rogers, FSC in celebrating his 50th Jubilee. Front Row (left to right): Sally Osborne,Christine Ryan, Marita Osborne, and Ann Osborne. Back Row (left toright): Jim Osborne ’56, Rob Ryan ’58, Brother David Rogers, FSC,Mike Osborne ’65, and John Osborne ’58.

Brother Michael McGinniss, FSC ’65, President of La Salle Univeristy,with Mia Wesner and Frank Wesner ’66.

La Salle College High School8605 Cheltenham AvenueWyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038

www.lschs.org

47th AnnualGolf Outing and Scholarship Raffle

Monday, June 11, 200711:00 AMBlue Bell Country ClubBlue Bell, PA

For information or for reservations, please call the Office of Institutional Advancement at 215.233.2350 or visit www.lschs.org

Alumni Golf Outing

Call For NominationsThe Alumni Association is currently seeking nominations for the Hall of Fame.Qualified candidates must be alumni of La Salle College High School who meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Service, loyalty, and contributions to La Salle College High School;

• Service and contributions to the community;

• Excellence in one’s profession;

• Nominee shares the Christian values of La Salle College High School, the Alumni Association,and the Christian Brothers; and/or

• Nominee has proven his willingness to assist La Salle College High School and the Alumni Association in the realization of its mission of a Christian education.

Submissions should include a letter stating the candidates name and qualifications (based on above criteria) and should be accompanied by a resume or brief biography.

Nominations should be submitted in writing to the following address:

Trustees of the Alumni AssociationLa Salle College High School8605 Cheltenham AvenueWyndmoor, PA [email protected]

La Salle College High School8605 Cheltenham AvenueWyndmoor, PA 19038

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