ALUMNEWS OF XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL MAY 2006 A collection of books In this Issue by Xavier authors.

9 Sizing The Impact of Xavier’s Top Gift Mike Fernandez ’72 recently pledged $5 million to Xavier, making for the largest gift ever given to the school. One possible use of the funds would bring a great asset to Xavier and to the 16th Street community.

12 Filling The Bookshelf: Xavier Authors Share Their Talents The alumni office petitioned Xavier graduates who have published books of all kinds, and we heard back from dozens of alumni eager to tell us about their work.Two prolific Xavier writers shared some of their writing tips and told us about some of their experiences in two very different aspects of the literary world.

16 Xavier’s Finest…2006 Hall of Fame Members Introduced Every three years, Xavier inducts accomplished alumni into its Hall of Fame, a collection of some of the most successful, memorable, and loyal Sons of Xavier. Inductees are graduates, faculty members or administrators that have distinguished themselves as outstanding “followers of Christ.” Now, meet the newest honorees set to be inducted at the November Hall of Fame dinner.

DEPARTMENTS 1 President’s Message 23 Class Notes 2 From the Headmaster 27 Mileposts 3 News from the Quad 28 From the Advancement Office 21 ReuKNIGHTed

May 2006 Vol. 9 No. 2 Contributing Writers Lt. Col. Roy Campbell XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL Joseph Gorski Karol Kurzatkowski ’06 Rev. Daniel J. Gatti, S.J. ’59 Martin Kurzatkowski ’02 President Loual Puliafito ’00 Joseph Gerics, Ed.D. Deacon Vincent Laurato Headmaster Rev. Robert O’Hare, S.J. Maxime Sinal ’07 Office of Advancement Helene Strong and Alumni Relations Tim Sullivan ’82 Joseph F.Gorski Rod Walker Vice President for Advancement Photography and Alumni Relations Michael Benigno ’00 Eric Lamar Rivers Joseph F.Gorski Director of Annual Giving Loual Puliafito ’00 Michael L. Benigno ’00 Alumnews, the Xavier High School Managing Editor of Alumnews magazine, is published three times Director of Alumni Relations a year by Xavier High School. and Public Information Correspondence and address Loual Puliafito ’00 changes should be mailed to: Advancement Officer Alumnews Managing Editor Helene Strong Xavier High School Parents’ Association Coordinator 30 West 16th Street Barbara Ciulla New York, NY 10011-6302 Advancement Office Manager Or by email to [email protected] PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Alumni, Parents and Friends, Read A Schools and books go together. In school buildings there are notebooks, textbooks, school books, library books, reference books, book bags, bookcases, bookshelves, bookstores and even some students known as bookworms. In Good Book most schools, books now share space with computers that provide a whole new universe of information to devouring young minds. School libraries have Lately? become Library Learning Centers, connected through the Internet to a vast range of resources far and beyond the confines of the school’s walls. In this issue of Alumnews, for your reading enjoyment, we feature the special accomplishment of many of our alumni who have become authors of books.We commend them all, for sharing their wisdom, insight and imagination with a wider audience through the written, published word. There’s an old adage, don’t judge a book by its cover.True for books, and true for life as well. How often are we tempted to judge the value of something simply by its appearance; to even judge another person simply by his or her appearance? Face value is often merely apparent value and may not always be accurate, true value. Just as one has to get to know a person before coming to a valid opinion of that person, so the book’s pages have to be turned, the book read, before one can make an assessment of value, helpfulness or enjoyment. Another metaphoric expression comes to mind: his life read like an open book. Sometimes heard in a eulogy for the deceased, it reflects the ease with which someone was understood, an admirable quality of the person’s life—no hidden dark corners, no subterfuge, no “get to know me if you can,” but rather, here I am, warts and all, nothing to hide, content with my life and comfortable with your getting to know it.Would that we all led lives as transparent as an open book! Sometimes only late in life do we appreciate those near and dear to us. E.W. Richardson, in his book, Through Smoked Glass, says it well in a poem, “My Father’s Face”: In my father’s face I see/ the lines etched by time, / good times and bad, / happy and sad./ Those lines may be read, / like the words on a page. . ./ they form the book of his life./ When I was younger, / I never took the time/ to read those lines, / to open the book…/ But now, I am older/ and as my own life/ is being written, / I can’t put it down/ the open book/ of my father’s face. . ./ It’s there on the wall, / quiet and smiling/ and in the mirror, / each morning. Schools and books go together in a special way here at Xavier. Part of our mission is to insure that as the books of our students’ lives are being written, they will be open books; open to growth, open to hear the cries of the poor, and open to respond to those cries with generous service. And again, for helping Xavier to accomplish this, thank you.

God bless you always,

Rev. Daniel J. Gatti, S.J. ’59 President

MAY 2006 — ALUMNEWS 3 FROM THE HEADMASTER Ignatian Values are Alive at Xavier

JOSEPH GERICS, Ed.D. Headmaster

When Sons of Xavier gather at reunions or in the course While we continue to pray for more vocations to the of their continuing friendships, they often recall the hours Society of Jesus, the desire of so many committed lay they spent reading, studying and taking notes to master the people on our faculty to participate in the Society’s subject matter of their courses. Some of their memories are educational mission, not only in academics but also in more positive than others! spiritual formation, should be noted. For example, 26 faculty Yet alumni all realize that many of the lessons they took members (over 40%!) and three administrators served as from Xavier to college and life were learned outside the leaders on Kairos retreats, and 25 teachers volunteered to classroom.They often cite the hard work, responsibility and direct senior reflection groups. Also, 19 faculty members will accountability permeating every aspect of life on 16th Street, make a total of 25 trips as CFX chaperone. Such participation from discipline to homework to sports and JROTC. typifies our faculty’s remarkable dedication to Xavier High Since 1847 the Ignatian tradition has been the most School and to their students. important element of Xavier High School’s identity.This Xavier High School’s institutional commitment to students’ tradition is alive and well today, not only in the full-credit formation in retreats and service should also be noted. Religion classes required for all students, but also in service Retreats are scheduled during the academic year, and seniors and retreat programs. Freshmen and sophomores participate on Kairos are excused from three days of classes. Senior in one-day retreats with their advisement (homeroom) classes do not meet on Mondays during the twelve weeks groups. Junior retreats are held overnight for two or three of Christian service.This sacrifice of instructional time may advisement groups at Manresa on Staten Island.The retreat be considered unusual for a school which stresses academic program culminates in the four-day Kairos retreat for seniors, achievement, but it demonstrates Xavier’s investment in the offered six times this year. Kairos is optional, and over the vision of Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J.:“Today our prime educa- past decade the program has grown in popularity. Many tional objective must be to form men for others; men who students find it to be a life-changing experience, and the will live not for themselves but for God and his Christ.” fact that 97% of the senior class participates is a testament Prayer, the Mass and the sacraments have always been to its effectiveness. and continue to be important elements of campus ministry The service program has also grown. Sophomores and at Xavier High School.Today students’ spiritual formation juniors contribute ten hours of service to their parish, a is further enriched by a vibrant retreat program and oppor- community service agency, recreation program or elemen- tunities for direct service to those in need. tary school. Seniors make a greater commitment to service The Sons of Xavier realize that their alma mater is to others, a minimum of six hours every Monday for twelve remarkable in many ways, particularly in the extended roles consecutive weeks. Our 225 seniors this year are working in our teachers, administrators and staff embrace. I am most 110 agencies in all five boroughs, in day care centers, soup grateful for our faculty’s involvement in their students’ kitchens, nursing homes, schools, hospitals, adult day care lives in so many ways--in the Regiment, the arts, athletics centers, and one hospice. Reflection on their service is central and extracurricular activities, to mention just a few, and to this program. especially in Xavier’s religious mission. Reunion conversations The Companions of St. Francis Xavier (CFX) is our demonstrate that alumni share my pride in our faculty’s program of service trips scheduled over the summer.This commitment and dedication, which is an inspiration to their year, 97 Companions of St. Francis Xavier, more than 10% of students. the student body, and several alumni will make two trips to Tennessee to work with Appalachian Habitat for Humanity, and one trip to Tijuana with Esperanza International. Not only do they devote a week of their vacation to hard physical labor building housing for the poor; they also commit to Joseph Gerics Ed.D fundraising during the year to defray expenses. Headmaster

4 ALUMNEWS — MAY 2006 News from the IN BRIEF: Quad Xavier’s JROTC Regiment has had a remarkable year, capturing several titles and performing at a number 2006 Beefsteak Dinner of prestigious events…. One of the most celebrated alumni events Above: Eva Klein P’08 was the winner of this year’s $10,000 Spirit Day raffle. The Alumni Phonathon took place of the year, the annual Beefsteak Dinner took in January, raising over $201,000, which place January 20th, bringing in 279 alumni surpassed Xavier’s goal of $150,000 over three weeks… for an evening of good friends, good food, and celebration. The Beefsteak Dinner brought together Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served over 275 alumni from all over the tri-state area for a night of good times… starting at 6 p.m., and the group was welcomed by Joe Gorski,Vice President for Advancement The 1st Annual Danny Pittaluga ’82 and Alumni Relations.The event coincided with Basketball Tournament kicked off with a great turnout—19 teams competed a basketball triple-header against St. Edmond’s, against one another on March 25 while which has become an annual tradition. Dinner paying tribute to a fallen classmate… Fr. Gatti and Joe Gorski announced raffle was served at 7:15, followed by remarks from winners at the 2006 Beefsteak Dinner.The raffle raised over $1,600 that evening thanks John Walsh ’39 received the Legion Fr. Gatti and the drawing of raffle prizes and to generous alumni vying for great prizes. of Honor, France’s highest national honor the school’s $10,000 Spirit Day raffle. in a ceremony that took place in front of the entire Xavier community… Raffle prizes this year included golf clubs and other golf gear, Xavier items, dinners to Spring sports are underway, but the Tracks Raw Bar and Grille donated by Bruce Athletics Program has already had a successful season on a number of fronts… Caulfield ’73, and a pair of Knicks tickets donat- ed by Paul Williamson ’57. A total of $1,665 was The Parents’ Association Dinner Dance raised from the raffle, and the pot for the 50/50 took place in February, giving parents a night of fun and entertainment… was $660.The winner of the $10,000 drawing was Eva Klein, mother of Samuel Klein ’08. The Acoustic Coffeehouse gave student and faculty bands the chance to raise The night was topped off by the fact that Xavier’s Advancement Officer Loual Puliafito funds for the upcoming Companions Xavier emerged victorious in all three basket- ’00 spins the basket containing entries for the $10,000 Spirit Day raffle. of St. Francis Xavier service trips… ball games!

MAY 2006 — ALUMNEWS 5 News from the Quad

Xavier’s Regiment Makes Strides Lt. Col. Roy Campbell, Senior Instructor The JROTC program grew in size this The X Squad captured seven tro- year, bringing the total number of reg- phies during a recent competition at istered cadets to 318, and the last few arch rival Francis Lewis High School, in months have been very busy for the Queens. A large contingent of X-Squad military program. Current enrollment Moms and Dads, and members of the stands at the following: Xavier faculty and administration were on hand. 1 X-Squad has a total of 39 members, On March 16th, the X-Squad per- up from last year’s 35 formed at Duffy Square, within Times Square, at a wreath-laying ceremony Raiders have a total of 34 members, honoring the 19 soldiers of New York up from last year’s 32 City's 69th Infantry Regiment that have The Rifle team has been killed during the conflict in Iraq. 12 cadets on varsity and The next day, the Regiment marched 25 cadets on junior varsity in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and 2 gave a performance at the 69th A snappy Regimental honor guard Infantry Regiment’s Armory at 26th formed up during the Winter Awards St. and Lexington Avenue for the Assembly to honor John Walsh ’39 as soldiers and their families. Senator he received the French Legion of Honor Hillary Clinton was among the from the French Consul General for his various dignitaries in attendance exemplary service during World War II. at the afternoon’s reception. John addressed the Military History At the Emerson High School Drill Meet on March 18th, Xavier’s X-Squad 3 Club on April 27th about his life in France during World War II. continued their success and swept to Twenty-six Xavier cadets served as 1st Place.They received trophies in “Men for Others” on February 10th as armed and unarmed platoon basic, they volunteered to serve as a recep- platoon trick, and inspection.The tion honor guard during a Children’s Freshmen New Cadet squad also com- Leukemia Foundation Charity Ball at peted against 15 other high schools, Chelsea Piers. Cadets looked exception- but did not place in the top three. ally sharp at this black tie and evening The Raiders placed 4th overall in the 4 gown affair. Several alumni were in Brigade Championships held at Fr. Dix, attendance, and they were highly NJ on April 29th. complimentary of the bearing and The Regiment’s Military History Club dedication of our cadets. is planning a trip to Washington, D.C. Freshman promotions were posted on May 20th to visit the various memo- on February 17th, and congratulations rials and monuments, the Smithsonian, go to all cadets who have earned pro- Arlington Cemetery, and the Pentagon. motions.We look forward to the new Finally, at Eastern Region Nationals 5 Corporals assuming greater leadership in Macon, GA in March, the X-Squad responsibilities within the Regiment. captured two 1st Place trophies in 1 Cadets posing during the parade ceremony. Fifty-three couples attended the competition with 36 of the best high school drill teams in America: Squad 2 Xavier cadets on 5th Avenue during Military Ball in the Xavier gymnasium the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. on March 4th.The junior class saber Trick/Exhibition and Platoon Regulation Drill. 3 Fr. Gatti and two members of the Regiment arch for seniors and their dates was get a few words in with Edward Cardinal one of the highlights of the evening. Egan during the parade. 4 Pausing for a break in Times Square. 5 Performing in Duffy Square on March 16th.

6 ALUMNEWS — MAY 2006 News from the Quad

Alumni Phonathon Surpasses Goals

Did you hear from us? The odds are that you did. The 2006 Alumni Phonathon kicked off January 30, and throughout the following two weeks over 40 graduates came back into the building to help make this year’s fundraising effortss one of the most successful phone drives ever. A goal of $150,000 was set by the Advancement Team prior to the start of the drive, striving for $50,000 in pledged Dozens of alumni helped make this year’s Alumni contributions for each of the three weeks. Ongoing efforts to Phonathon one of the most successful ever. increase participation levels gained responses from alumni that were new donors to Xavier. Each volunteer played a critical role in raising this “The commitment and drive that the volunteers displayed substantial contribution to the Annual Fund, a total of says a lot about the Xavier mission of educating men for $201,680 was raised—topping our goal.The Advancement others,” said Eric Lamar Rivers, Director of Annual Giving.The Team wishes to send a special thank-you to the Class of phonathons would not have been a success without the sup- 1959, who filled an entire table in the library, and to Frank port of the alumni volunteers and we are now within striking Leahy ’41 and Frank Piasio ’54, whose dedication was evident distance of meeting the $1,840,000 Annual Fund goal. by their participation in all nine nights of the fundraising.

Music With a Mission The Acoustic Coffeehouse was a huge success again this year, raising over $4500 to support the Companions of St. Francis Xavier service trips that are planned for this summer. A total of 97 students and 20 faculty members are set to help construct homes in Tijuana and in Tennessee as part of a growing program whose popularity is Rev. Bill McGowan, S.J. longtime Xavier college more reminiscent of a university than a counselor already had the perfect Santa Claus high school. beard when he was asked to make appearances The Campus Ministry Department at a number of Christmas parties over the holi- wished to extend thanks to all the par- day season. Fr. McGowan attended a total of ents who donated baked goods for the seven parties, including visits to Ciszek Hall, in the Bronx, Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, and sev- event, and to the performers and vol- eral events at his residence, Murray-Weigel Hall unteers who made for a great evening on the campus of Fordham University. of entertainment.

Student bands gave Robert and Fanny an audience a Silano P ’08 (right) and great night of guests attended the entertainment. annual Parents’ Association Dinner Dance on February 11. The Dinner Dance was a wonderful night of food and music where Xavier parents got to know one another and administration members in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.

MAY 2006 — ALUMNEWS 7 News from the Quad

Danny Pittaluga ’82 Remembered The 1st Annual Danny Pittaluga ’82 Memorial Basketball assistance of the Advancement Staff, especially Loual Puliafito, Tournament started with a great success on March 25th, bringing and Joe McGrane of the Athletic Department. Also, a “thank- 19 teams of ball players together on a Saturday to pay tribute you”goes to the men who gave up a Saturday morning and, in to a fallen classmate, great teammate and special human being, some cases, afternoon and night, to take part in all “phases”of who tragically died in June 2004 of a sudden heart attack. the event from pre-event set up through post-event festivities. A group of Danny’s ‘82 classmates, including Tom Weatherall, The Athletic Department and the Advancement Office Tim Sullivan,Tim Tweedy and Chris Andrews, initiated the wished to thank Kevin Sammut ’07, who did brackets on the 1st Annual Tournament.The basketball theme was chosen to computer and helped structure the games throughout the day. honor Dan, who was #11 on the Xavier basketball team during – Tim Sullivan ’82 the days when Xavier’s teams were known as the “Warriors.” After a leisurely breakfast, the first of the double-elimination half-court games began in Xavier’s main gymnasium and Commons, about thirty minutes late, although no JUG was handed out.Teams consisted of three players, plus two alter- nates to be substituted throughout competition. After some fairly good but mostly comical and good-natured action, the field was whittled down to four.The Final Four teams were the All City Superstars, Friends of Mike Waitkus, Brennan’s Bums, and Zoltion. In the final bracket that pitted Friends of Mike Waitkus vs. All City Superstars and Brennan’s Bums vs. Zoltion, The winning team, the All City Superstars, consisting of Mike Waitkus ’82, Tim Derham ’83, Ike Okeke ’82, Kirk Liddelow ’84, and their guest Earl Hunt Zoltion and the All City Superstars emerged victorious in close- were presented with a trophy at the tournament by Fr. Gatti.. ly fought battles and headed for the championship game. As a special surprise, guest referee Frank Caesar ’72 was on hand for the final game, which was won by the undefeated All City Superstars, consisting of Mike Waitkus ’82,Tim Derham ’83, Ike Okeke ’82, Kirk Liddelow ’84, and their guest Earl Hunt.The final score favored the All City Superstars 11-9. A lunch reception held in Larkin Hall, sponsored by John Corea ’82 and Patrick Dunne ’89, followed the games. The success of the event largely lay in the perseverance of Tom and Rocco DePrizio ’82, who put together the final pieces over the last two weeks leading up to the Tournament, the The attendees of the 1st Annual Danny Pittaluga ’82 Memorial Basketball Tournament.

8 ALUMNEWS — MAY 2006 News from the Quad

Alumni Turn Out for Regional Receptions

Stuart, FL Boston, MA

Fort Lauderdale, FL West Palm Beach, FL Washington, DC

Each year, Xavier plans alumni Joseph Von Zwehl ’53 and his receptions in several cities, and Miami, FL wife, Noreen, in Fort Lauderdale, this year a total of six successful and Rudy Cecchi ’69 and his events took place in Washington wife, Emily, in Miami. D.C., Boston, and throughout A total of 79 alumni attended Florida, in Fort Lauderdale,West the receptions in Florida, and Palm Beach, Miami, and Stuart. the Advancement Team wished On December 7th, alumni liv- to extend thanks to those who ing in Washington, D.C., Maryland, hosted and sponsored our and Virginia were invited to wonderful events. attend a reception at the Army Finally, on March 30th, Boston- Navy Club, sponsored by Maj. including George Ferzli ’05, Peter area alumni were invited to a Francis Dong USA (ret.) ’67. Fifty-three Stefanski ’05, Georges Abikaram ’04 reception at the Boston College Club, alumni arrived for cocktails and food and James Riso ’05, who are now sponsored by Jim McEleney ’83. and were treated to a presentation by students at Georgetown University. Twenty-three alumni attended the Ambassador Vincent Battle ’58, United Between February 26th and March event, on the 36th floor of the Bank States Ambassador to Lebanon from 2nd, Fr. Gatti and Joe Gorski traveled to of America building, providing beauti- 2001 to 2004. Ambassador Battle spoke Florida, where receptions were held to ful views of the city. Joe Gorski and Fr. of his experiences overseas and out- give alumni living in the Sunshine State Gatti gave guests an update on the lined the complex relationship between the chance to gather together and successes of many Xavier programs, and countries in the Middle East and the share great Xavier memories. In Stuart, announced Mike Fernandez’s donation United States. the reception and dinner was held at of $5 million, which is the largest single Fr. Gatti and Joe Gorski spoke about Chantal’s restaurant, sponsored by Bob gift ever made to Xavier. Patrick Sezen changes made to the Advancement Baratta ’58 and his wife, Carol. ’04, a student at Boston University, rep- Team, and emphasized the importance Throughout the following week, resented the younger Xavier graduates of maintaining Xavier bonds long after receptions were held at the homes of and spoke of the Xavier classmates he graduation.We were happy to have in several area alumni, including John still sees on campus as they continue attendance several college students Balaguer ’53, in West Palm Beach, their friendship in college.

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10 ALUMNEWS — MAY 2006 Mike Fernandez ’72 makes $5 million gift to Xavier! A $5 million dollar gift that was Fernandez made news last year in pledged in early March by Mike the Miami papers following the sale Fernandez ’72 is the largest single gift of three of his companies when his ever made to Xavier High School.The former employees received a total of generous gift is currently earmarked $26 million dollars in bonuses. as the lead funding for a multipurpose In the words of Fr. Gatti,“Mike auditorium/theater, designed by Fernandez is an extraordinary individual Holzman Moss Architecture, LLP.The who recognizes the value of education new building would be located in in a person’s life. Born in Cuba and later the quadrangle space, between three raised in New York City, his success is school buildings and the east side an ‘only in America story.’ His gift not of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. only speaks of his gratitude for his Fr. Gatti with Mike Fernandez ’72 The facility will be a valuable asset Xavier Jesuit education and his wanting during a visit in April. for the school community, providing to assist Xavier in its mission, but also space for student rehearsals and per- serves as a motivator, both to current formances, class assemblies, drama pro- students and to present and future ductions, concerts, lectures and special alumni. In my March meeting with presentations.The facility could also be him in Miami, he expressed his hope made available on a rental basis to vari- that other alumni would step forward ous groups from the local community. and even exceed his own most gener- “The new building will be Xavier’s ous gift.” first in 45 years,” commented Xavier He has graciously accepted Fr. President, Fr. Gatti.“Not only a first class, Gatti’s invitation to be this year’s com- high tech auditorium/theater, but on its mencement speaker. initial level there would be a new stu- dent commons gathering area which during the school day would function Xavier’s quadrangle as it is today as a small group study hall, and after school hours serve as a meeting space. Sharing use of this facility with outside groups provides Xavier with a wonder- ful opportunity to establish ties with other New Yorkers and at the same time keep Xavier’s name in the public’s awareness.” Mike Fernandez has been very suc- cessful in the healthcare industry, iden- tifying solid companies, building them up and transforming them into leaders in their field. In December 2004, he sold CarePlus Health Plans and its two sub- sidiaries to Humana, Inc. He recently made a lead gift of $10 million dollars to the University of Miami, School of Business, a gift that will fund construc- tion of a 195,000 square foot building housing an entrepreneurship center, an information resource center, an under- graduate placement center, an academ- ic pavilion, and student residences. He is also active in the United Way of greater Miami.

MAY 2006 — ALUMNEWS 11 In Response to a Reader… A Tribute to our History—A Hope for the Future Forty-nine years ago, I entered Xavier as a Freshman. I knew that my friends who were going to attend Fordham Prep, Regis, Loyola, Brooklyn Prep, and St. Peter’s Prep were going to In January, we received a letter receive an excellent education, administered in the Jesuit tradition. I knew that I was going to receive all of that as well — but I was going to receive it, additionally, in a unique environ- from Bill Haybyrne ’60 who ment that emphasized, fostered, and valued self-discipline, self-control and leadership. When people saw us behaving ourselves (for the most part) on the subways and in the shared his memories of the days streets of New York, they assumed that Xavier imposed a significant degree of discipline on us. when all Xavier students What they didn’t understand is that Xavier did not impose that discipline on us, we imposed it on ourselves.That was what we learned from the “Military School” environment that we expe- participated in the school’s rienced. It was a “culture” that we, as students, adopted and it permeated every aspect and every minute of our life at Xavier. JROTC program.The Class of Rather than stifle us or take away our initiative, I believe, it helped us to develop leader- ship, self-reliance and responsibility for ourselves and our actions.What other group of one 1972 was the last class to be thousand teenagers could you place in an empty armory week after week without adult required to take part in the supervision and have all 1000 teens strive to master the communal exercise of marching in unison and to excel in the manual of arms, to develop the internal discipline necessary for Regiment and the program has 1000 individuals to work as one. And those of us who lived the “Military School” experience remember that it was really the Cadets who ran The Regiment. Of course the Prefect of existed on an optional basis ever Discipline and the Military Science staff provided guidance, direction, and evaluation (it was not an adult-less world), but it was the Cadets who planned the drill sessions, formed the bat- since. Lt. Col. Roy Campbell, head talions each week for drill, and gave the commands, the instructions, and the criticism.We dis- of Xavier’s current Regiment, ciplined ourselves with our Cadet MPs;“Guardhouse” (or “Jug”) was administered by a Cadet Officer. Our standards of personal appearance and neatness were monitored by inspections shares his perspective on the conducted by Cadet Officers. All of the discipline, control, responsibility, leadership, came from within us—not from outside us. current military program. I would never suggest that leadership and self-discipline cannot be taught or learned in an environment other than a “Military School.” Of course they can. However, at Xavier our entire day, every day, proceeded in a culture of student-led leadership, self-discipline, and exceptional etiquette.We began our days with the same prayers that began the day at every other Jesuit High School. But our days also began with saluting “To The Colors,” and with “Attention to Orders.”We stood at “attention” when a teacher or guest entered the class- room. Our assemblies began at “attention” and continued at “parade rest.”We rendered the “hand salute” to priests and Religious that we passed in the street.The Regiment marched down 16th Street from the school to the Parish Church for First Friday Mass every month. Unlike the typical Jesuit High School, our days were immersed in a dual culture — Jesuit Catholic and American Military— the Xavier culture. Our days were so intensely value-laden that we could not help but absorb, if not embrace, its values. “Xavier Military” set us apart. Just wearing the uniform on the subways of NYC taught us to stand proud, even if we stood alone.That uniform wasn’t just a school sweater or jacket, something commonplace. It drew attention.We exemplified “with colors flying, guidons high, stand so all the world can see.” Many of my friends who went to Cardinal Hayes, All Hallows, or Fordham Prep, admitted to me, many years later, that they had looked up to us at Xavier (despite their teasing at the time) because they knew that we had to learn every- thing that they had to learn, but we had to do it in a military culture and with additional The 1951 Xavier Rifle Team the time commitments.They admired the discipline that we embodied and the bond that we morning after firing what was the shared because of the uniform. As one of them said,“You guys stood for something.” highest score in Xavier's history while We were fortunate to experience Xavier as a distinctive, unique, and character building competing against Maryland experience. I encourage the Sons of Xavier who experienced “The Regiment” as it was then, to University Freshmen. express their disappointment at the great loss of Xavier’s uniqueness. Perhaps it is not too late, nor too uphill a battle, to recapture that greatness and offer that same distinctive, dual cul- ture to today’s Xavier students who deserve it every bit as much as we did. I am confident they will respond to it with a commitment equal to ours. – Bill Haybyrne ‘60

12 ALUMNEWS — MAY 2006 The X-Squad filing out on “First Friday,” from the 1960 Evening Parade. Ready for a parade in 2004.

As the current Senior Army to the maximum extent possible. Regiment for all four years of their high Instructor (SAI) at Xavier High School, Cadets plan and execute drills, parade school careers. I read Bill Haybyrne’s (Xavier ‘60) letter practices, fall and spring reviews, and Of course, numbers alone do not tell with great interest and also with military balls. Cadets award merits and the whole story.The most important intense admiration. Indeed, I never miss demerits for regulation infractions, measure of success is the quality of the an opportunity to remind our cadets of improper duty performance, and unac- ultimate product of the Xavier the Regiment’s extraordinary (and ceptable appearance. Regiment. unique!) legacy of military excellence. Cadets devise and present Military Along these same lines, as a West That said, I’m pleased to report that History presentations and take field Pointer, I sometimes wonder about today’s cadets are deeply committed to trips to West Point and to military bat- the quality of today’s Military Academy achieving precisely the same objectives tlefields. Cadets enjoy paintball outings product. Every time my West Point as Bill’s class.Today, just as in Bill’s days three times each school year.The X- Class of ‘79 returns to the Academy here at Xavier, cadets challenge them- Squad, the Raiders, and the Rifle Team for periodic five-year reunions, the selves and each other to uphold the continue to field highly competitive Generals tell us that the current cadets Regiment’s timeless values of selfless and deeply committed cadet student- are smarter, stronger, and tougher than service and sterling integrity.The athletes. Finally, cadets maintain com- our own class.True or not, as long as Sergeants and I strive for that combina- puterized personnel and supply current West Point graduates become tion of student-led leadership and records, and they run the Regimental outstanding Second Lieutenants, it exceptional internal discipline that Supply Room. doesn’t really matter how they stack have long been hallmarks of the Xavier In sum, the rich history of Xavier’s up against my class of “Old Grads.” Regiment. Regiment continues to unfold in the Similarly, as long as today’s Xavier Recently, cadets read accounts from context of a voluntary JROTC program. cadets graduate with the same sense the Xavier Evening Parades of the As SAI, I offer each new freshman class of discipline, leadership and integrity 1940s and 1950s, and they were some- 9 weeks of orientation to the Regiment as their predecessors, we can be quite what surprised to learn that the before students are required to make a satisfied with the results. Regiment drilled for 90 minutes each decision to continue with Military – Lt. Col. Roy Campbell week at a neighborhood armory.Their Science or not. (In fact, I take all of the reaction? “That must have done won- freshman to the Rifle Range in the ders for discipline and esprit de corps!” basement and insist that all students I would love to have access to a conduct familiarization rifle marksman- Alumnews welcomes your thoughts local armory for reviews and for battal- ship training.This has served to con- and comments on this issue. ion drills for 90 minutes each week, but vince some “undecided” students to Send your letters to Mike Benigno, at the moment, our cadets execute join the Regiment.) Director of Alumni Relations. their drills and instill strict military dis- This year, 125 ninth graders (roughly email [email protected] cipline during weekly inspections and half of the class) opted to join the mail Xavier High School parades in the Gymnasium and in the Regiment for all of freshman year. 30 West 16th Street Commons. Retention rates have been above 90% New York, NY 10011 Today, the Regiment encompasses into sophomore year. Ultimately, it Your letters may be published in one third of the student body, and sen- appears feasible that about half of the future issues. ior cadet officers do run the Regiment student body will participate in the

MAY 2006 — ALUMNEWS 13 Dave Anderson’s F.Paul Wilson’s 1947 yearbook portrait 1964 yearbook portrait from the Evening Parade. from the Evening Parade.

XAVIER AUTHORS ON THE CRAFT OF Writing

By Michael Benigno ’00

become an adage. ers would come to know and love— A room of one’s own Two of Xavier’s most prolific authors Repairman Jack.“The first book started was what the literary great Virginia recently spoke with Alumnews about after a frustrating dream where I was Woolf said was needed for a writer to their own writing techniques and their being chased around a rooftop by this be able to create. She wasn’t just refer- personal writing spaces.They have led thing that I couldn’t get away from,” ring to a physical space, but also to the very different careers—one a longtime Wilson explained.“When I woke up, I ability to support oneself, the amount Pulitzer Prize winning columnist for thought that would be a great story. of independence required to think on the New York Times, the other a prolific Now I have to come up with a character ones own. It’s too early to see how the thriller writer who also managed to to make that work.” scandals like those surrounding the build a successful career as a physi- The character Wilson thought of works of James Frey and Dan Brown cian—and together, they have pub- turned out to be an urban mercenary will affect the publishing world, and lished more than 50 titles. who takes justice into his own hands. new forms of media are changing the In 1984, F.Paul Wilson ’64 published “If you have a problem that the system way we experience the arts. But over 75 the first of what would be ten books can’t fix for you, or if the problem is the years after Woolf delivered her series of telling the story of a character his read- system itself, you go to a guy outside famous lectures, her theory has

14 ALUMNEWS — MAY 2006 the system,”Wilson explained. ence fiction, horror, adventure, and his three-car garage that overlooks a Repairman Jack has no formal identifi- medical thriller. In 1998, in response reservoir bordering his property.The cation and lacks a Social Security to reader demand,Wilson brought room is lined with shelves that contain Number. He isn’t a former government back Repairman Jack in Legacies. some 3,500 books and magazines, a agent and Wilson said he made a point He currently practices medicine on collection which serves not only as a to portray him as an ordinary person, Mondays and Tuesdays, working with reference tool, but also as an archive of without any kind of superpowers.“I’d five other professionals, so his work his published materials.The room also say he’s a blue-collar hero—he drinks load allows for the free time he needs houses awards, paintings, publicity beer, doesn’t drink martinis, likes to write. He said it isn’t rare that one of posters, and memorabilia Wilson has Pringles, and hangs out in a bar. I really his patients realizes that his or her doc- collected over time.Two desks—one an wanted to avoid spandex and super- tor is also a fiction writer, but the reac- antique roll-top he uses for reading and powers.” tions vary.“Some think it is really cool,” editing, another more modern and Over the past 30 years,Wilson has he said.“Others read some of that stuff topped with his personal computer— lived in Wall Township, New Jersey, and decide never to come back.” assist him with his craft. In his previous where he began to establish his career Writing, for Wilson, is a process that home, also in New Jersey,Wilson had a as a family practitioner. In 1971, he is best done bit by bit each day, a point similar setup above his garage. began publishing short stories and he tries to emphasize to inquisitive “If you understand operant condi- novelettes, and eventually two books admirers and aspiring writers like those tioning there are associations you of fiction, An Enemy of the State and he mentors at a yearly boot camp.“I make—you associate the kitchen with The Keep. The Keep, a work Wilson still write everyday,” he said.“Morning is my eating, drinking, hanging out. I associ- considers one of his best, was named best time.” He said that even during the ate sitting at this desk with working. It on the New York Times bestseller list busiest times in his medical career, he pushes your mindset into working.” and it seemed that his writing career still found time to write at least three While some might struggle to put was snowballing. It was made into a pages a day.“It’s something you have to complete thoughts down on paper, movie in 1983 by Paramount Pictures. do if you’re going to keep up the narra- Wilson said he has never been too The Tomb, published in 1984, tive momentum—moving those grains caught up in anything one would call marked the birth the Repairman Jack of sand.” writer’s block. He said he finds ways to character, but Wilson had no interest in Many of Wilson’s stories make refer- gather the energy to finish a piece he making the book into a series, leaving ence to his previous work, something has started, but admits that sometimes his main character about to die. The that, he said, gives satisfaction to working with a character whose devel- Tomb garnered more success than readers who are familiar with his entire opment and life experiences have gone he imagined it would, earning a place catalog.“I enjoy putting in little connec- on throughout so many books can on the New York Times bestseller list tions here and there—the faithful make it easy to trip up. He is currently and winning a Porgie Award from the readers spot them and appreciate working on the 11th contribution to West Coast Review of Books for “Best them, and the readers who won’t know the Repairman Jack series and said that Paperback Original Novel of 1984.” much of my work don’t miss them.” many loose ends had already been Wilson has since published over The perfect writing space for Wilson addressed in the 10th book, Harbingers, 30 books that span the genres of sci- is the home library he has set up above due out in the fall.

MAY 2006 — ALUMNEWS 15 One of Dave Anderson’s bylines, published in the centennial issue of The Review in April 1947.

Dave Anderson ’47, ( right) with of a group of Evening Parade staff members.The members included (from l. to r.) Anthony Herrmann ’47, John Murphy ’47, Cedric Priebe ’47, Harry Pratt ’47, and Patrick Kennedy ’47.

Unfailing inspiration has also been a Hotel in New York just before a bout news value in what’s going on, you gift bestowed upon Dave Anderson ’47. against Doug Jones that was set to take just go with what’s new every day,” The author and New York Times sports place at Madison Square Garden. Clay Anderson said.“You can’t plan.You have columnist began to gain experience as jumped out of his chair and ordered to see what happens and then go from a student by working as a member of Anderson to stand while he shadow- there.You try to get the most interest- the sports staff at The Review, Xavier’s boxed, thrusting his fists within inches ing thing,” he said. As a reminder, student newspaper.While bylines were of the writer’s face. Anderson left the Anderson frequently tries to imagine hard to come by, Anderson was listed in hotel suite that day, walking down the the first thing he might tell a friend the masthead of each edition pub- hall toward the elevator as Clay repeat- about a particular game or event. lished during his senior year, which ed “I am the greatest…” That detail, he said, can be the starting happened to be Xavier’s centennial Years later, Anderson was among block of a solid sports column. anniversary. dozens of American and European writ- For his column, which usually By the time he reached the Times, ers at the “Rumble in the Jungle” in ranges between 800 and 850 words, Anderson had been working as a jour- Zaire. Access to Ali and his opponent he often sits down in the den of his nalist for 20 years, starting his career in George Foreman was granted after home in Tenafly, New Jersey, around 1951 at the Brooklyn Eagle, where his each daily workout. Reporters were one or two in the afternoon.The room first regular assignment was to cover housed in a series of villas that had contains a large desk and the walls the Brooklyn Dodgers.When the Eagle been constructed by Mobuto Sese are entirely lined with books. And it’s folded in 1955, he moved to the New Seko, the Zaire president.The villas had no surprise that Anderson organizes York Journal-American. been built to house visiting diplomats. himself with deadlines, often out of In 1966, he went to the Times, and in In the writing area for journalists, spe- necessity.“I’ve lived on deadlines 1971, he and Red Smith shared the cial telephones that allowed faster every day of my life.” “Sports of the Times” column while international access were set up so that It’s apparently a process that works; covering major sporting events and stories could be dispatched overseas. he has published nearly 400 magazine occasionally traveling to the far reaches Anderson’s columns won the 1981 articles in major publications and 22 of the world. Some of his most memo- Pulitzer Prize for distinguished com- books, including four books co-written rable assignments were collected in the mentary, and he is still read in the Times with John Madden, as well as sports 1979 book, Sports of Our Times.The at least twice a week. history books meant for readers of book tells of the experience he had He calls Ali the most newsworthy all ages. with many of the great athletes of the personality the modern sports world Atop skill and commitment, the late 60s and 70s, as each location has ever seen.“Sometimes I pick my writing process is a personal endeavor brought new, sometimes bizarre situa- columns, but more often than not the accomplished by those able to take in tions. column picks me,” he said.Twenty-five both physical and imaginative stimuli Anderson recalls the first time he years after winning the most presti- and put out ordered ideas. Still, it’s ever met Muhammad Ali, before the gious award in journalism, he said he agreed upon that writing is a practice boxer Cassius Clay became known by hasn’t hit any major stumbling blocks. best learned by doing it.“It’s not as easy the name that accompanied him into “Every day is different and every as it might read” Anderson said. stardom. It was in 1963, at the Taft person is different, so if there’s some

16 ALUMNEWS — MAY 2006 By Deacon Vincent Laurato

LOOKING DEEPER John Courtney Murray, S.J. ’20 John Courtney Murray, S.J. ’20 became a household name among the politi- cians and theologians alike. So great was his influence that he made the cover of Time magazine in 1960. Fr. Murray taught theology at the Jesuit seminary in Woodstock, Maryland. Besides being an erudite Thomist, he was well-grounded in American History and had a keen sense of the various factors that influenced American government. He was one of the few Catholic priests to teach at Yale University up to this time. Fr. Murray’s best-known book, We Hold These Truths, brought out how our Murray insisted that founding fathers were steeped in the natural law tradition and how some modern America’s most thinkers found it difficult to even comprehend the ideas spoken by Thomas Jefferson, which were “self-evident.” Murray insisted that America’s most funda- fundamental political mental political principles were grounded in the natural law and therefore very much in agreement with traditional Catholic teaching. principles were Murray got into trouble with the Vatican in the 1950s when he blamed Rome for failing to distinguish between the French and American brands of liberalism. grounded in the But it was Francis Cardinal Spellman, the Archbishop of New York, who got natural law and Fr. Murray to go with him to Rome to attend the Second Vatican Council to serve as a peritus (an expert theologian). It was here that the Jesuit priest made his therefore very much impact on the over 3000 Council Fathers in attendance and got them to adopt the schema mostly written by Murray himself, declaring the Church and State to in agreement with be “independent of each other and autonomous in their respective spheres.”Thus, what was to come of the schema was to be forever imbedded in the minds of all traditional Catholic Christians as the Declaration on Religious Liberty.This document of Vatican II asserted that all human beings were entitled to “freedom or immunity from coer- teaching. cion in religious matter;” this right was and is to be safeguarded by government. What was also significant about this declaration was a change in the Church’s position on church and state, especially in a society in which the church had enjoyed a special place. Further, the declaration gave the church’s implicit approval to the idea of freedom of worship for all people but favored none. John Courtney Murray, the man, the Jesuit, the priest, a man inspired by the ideals of St. Ignatius of Loyola, to find God in all things, gave himself as a servant of the Church. And in doing so, gave the American Catholic Church the ability to make its gift to the Second Vatican Council, to be forever known as the Declaration on Religious Liberty.

MAY 2006 — ALUMNEWS 17 Raymond Berry, a 25-yard gain to mid- families are all about. Capeci introduces Book Profiles field. Quickly he hit Berry again at the you to the Sicilian Mafia, Camorra Giants’ 35-yard line, then found him at Mafia, Calabrian Mafia, and La Cosa The Story of Football the 13-yard line.With the clock flashing Nostra, which has ancestors from the By Dave Anderson ’47 the final seconds, Steve Myhra, the Colts’ early 18th Century.The book goes William Morrow and place kicker, hurried onto the field. into great detail about each group Company, Inc., 1997. Quickly he booted a 20-yard field goal and how it functions, what it takes 160 pages with seven seconds remaining, to tie the to be a part of the mafia family, their score at 17-17. effects in the world, and their strengths The New York Times is one of the and weaknesses. most read newspapers in the world, This quote is a simple example People magazine decreed Jerry using some of the best writers to con- of Dave Anderson’s great ability as a Capeci a “Self-Made Man” in a feature tribute numerous sections each day. If writer. Now, I am sure you are trying that said GangLandNews.com was you’ve taken a break from the Times’ to remember, what did happen to “required reading” and a “Winner” of a information on major issues or finances the Colts and Giants in sudden death website. Columnists George Rush and to enjoy the sports section, you may overtime? Anderson does an excellent Joanna Molloy characterized Jerry have read been reading a piece by job—pick up the book and read his Capeci as the “capo of Mafia reporters.” Xavier’s own Dave Anderson ’47. version of the story. the New York Post also proclaims Capeci Over the past 30 years, Anderson Other works by this accomplished as “one of the best mafia reporters in has become an established columnist author include a series of John Madden the city” and author. In 1981, he was awarded a books, One Knee Equals Two Feet, All He has reported on major mob Pulitzer Prize for distinguished com- Madden, and Hey,Wait a Minute, I events such as John Gotti’s murder mentary for his sports column,“Sports Wrote a Book. He has also written on conviction and Sammy Gravano’s of the Times.” In 1994, he received the a number of other sports, including testimony that put Gotti behind bars. Associated Press Sports Editors Red golf, basketball, baseball and boxing. But a section on the rise and fall of Smith Award, also for his column. — Loual Puliafito ’00 major mafia groups stands out in Anderson is also an inductee to the Dave Anderson’s books can be found almost The Idiot’s Guide. Learning about the National Sports Writers and anywhere. Check one out from your local library, strength and impact of large mafia Sportscasters Hall of Fame. or purchase one at Amazon.com. families after, sometimes, centuries In The Story of Football, most recent- The Complete Idiot’s of havoc, makes their downfall all the ly published in 1997, Anderson does an Guide to the Mafia more dramatic. It’s as if no matter how excellent job developing the most dra- By Jerry Capeci ’61 big or small an empire is, it can still matic moments of the game, while Alpha Books, 2004 quickly disintegrate. showing off some of football’s greatest 444 pages Overall, Capeci’s book brings new players. But this is the story of football light to mob families. Readers get to and what is football without the histo- Jerry Capeci is a well-known writer understand them not only because of ry, the emotions, and the grandeur? on mafia crime families. He has been the murders but also for what they are Take a look: reporting mafia news in New York City fighting for—respect and admiration. since 1975, originally working for the In the dusk at Yankee Stadium, the — Maxime Sinal ’07 scoreboard clock blinked 1:56—one New York Post and currently at the New York Daily News. In 1996, he created minute and fity-six seconds to play. Not Why Have You Come Ganglandnews.com, a webpage devot- much time. Perhaps not enough time for Here?: Jesuits and ed to the latest developments in organ- the Colts, who were losing, 17-14. the Early Evangelization ized crime. After having forced the Giants to of America To make all his information authentic punt, the Colts had the ball on their own By Nick Cushner ’50 he did a lot of research and found out 14-yard line. But they had to get close Oxford University Press, USA many interesting facts. He has personally enough to kick a tying field goal in order 272 pages to force sudden-death overtime. As the received death threats, one apparently Nicholas P.Cushner ’50 is preparing Colt offense trotted onto the field, Unitas came in the form of a note from a to release his third publication: Why hunched into the huddle. member of the late mob boss John Have You Come Here? Jesuits and the “Unless the clock is stopped,” he said, Gotti’s crew. First Evangelization of America. Professor “we won’t have time for any more hud- All of Capeci’s books are excellent, of History (Emeritus) at State University dles. Stay alert. I’ll call the plays at the line including his latest book The Complete of New York, Empire State College, of scrimmage.” Idiot’s Guide to The Mafia. His informa- Cushner has published several books Unitas threw a pass to half back tion helps you to understand the mafia and articles on the Jesuits and Latin Lenny Moore for an 11-yard gain; then he better and to really see what mob America, many of which have been completed another pass to wide receiver

18 ALUMNEWS — MAY 2006 translated into Spanish and published two-year investigation led by the The Ethics of Lobbying throughout Latin America. corrupt D.E.A. Supervisor Michael By Philip Lacovara, Esq. ’60 The former football team member Becker. Awgust Nichols, nephew of Georgetown University and basketball team captain, Cushner Red, one of the accused drug dealers, Press, 2002 graduated from Xavier in 1950 and becomes involved in a struggle for the 97 pages eventually earned a Ph.D. from the market Red had once cornered. Nichols Part of a major project sponsored by University of London. Having spent begins to work with Becker, promising The Woodstock Theological Center, the much of his career following history to lead him to international connec- study that went into the publication of and culture in the Americas, Cushner tions in exchange for local protection. The Ethics of Lobbying: Organized hopes to provide the first comprehen- Becker, however, needs to keep up Interests, Political Power, and the sive analysis of the missionary activities appearances, confronting Nichols: Common Good brought together a of the Jesuits and how the indigenous You want to wiggle your way to the team of researchers who examined population and its native belief top of the Brotherhood, more power to public policy advocacy in Washington, systems were affected by the arrival you.That doesn’t mean I won’t swat you D.C. under Rev. Edward B. Arroyo, S.J. of Christianity.Tapping into the Jesuit down if you step one inch out of line.” Hundreds of journalists, government Archives in Rome and another research Becker’s eyes were serious as he stared officials, lobbyists and ethicists were facility in Seville, Spain, for research, down Nichols.“Keep in mind, at all times, interviewed individually and in focus Cushner explains how the European- you are not the only person with a brain groups.They were presented with Indian encounter changed the religion around here.You haven’t pulled the wool questions on ethics and the ethical of the natives, their material culture, entirely—not even partially—over my challenges they have faced in their pro- economic activity, social organization eyes. Now, when do I get to see something fession.The result is this book, which and even their sexual behavior. so I know there really are people involved proposes guidelines for lobbyists dur- Analyzing Christianity’s appeal to in a Russian route?” ing a time when our elected officials Native Americans, the book details how At the same time, the novel flirts are scrutinized under bright light. Christianity replaced the native belief with history as sections are intertwined One of the most interesting sections systems in America during the colonial with a story set in the late 1920s, during of the book is a chapter where direct era. Likely to be used by Western the days of government-enforced quotes are given from anonymous Civilization and Religions of the World Prohibition—laws that, by Iannuzzi’s sources speaking on ethical concerns. courses on the collegiate level, the account and by some standards served “There is no question that’s the way book is scheduled to hit bookstores only to criminalize certain aspects of the system works…those with money in August of 2006. American life, driving them under- are likely to be much better off in advo- — Karol Kurzatkowski ’06 ground and more or less out-of-sight cating many issues than those without but, nevertheless, remaining a major it. And you can look at it this way, that Condemned part of society. almost everyone has more than one By John Nicholas Iannuzzi draws parallels between lobbyist. Many lobbyists are poor too. Iannuzzi ’52 the then-illegal importation of liquor But in the real world, those who have Madcan Publishing, 2006 from overseas to the drug cartels that more money are able to hire profes- 356 pages now exist between Colombia, the sionals…Until the problem of money is Packed with powerful dia- United States, and other parts of the dealt with, it is unrealistic to expect the logue, with complex stories of betrayal, world.The irony is that the illegal liquor political process to improve in any corruption, and the harsh realities of trade in the parallel story took place other respect.” the drug underworld, John Iannuzzi’s in the same New York neighborhoods Historic events like the Watergate Condemned details the shortfalls of the that Iannuzzi’s drug traffickers live in. scandal have changed the way political justice system in a world of side-hand- The common denominator in both power is distributed, complicating the ed deals where honesty is never quite cases is demand. lobbying process, and lobbyists are tied honesty. Condemned will not disappoint a to every branch of government.That Iannuzzi, a New York criminal reader looking for action and excite- there are so many areas for lobbyists to defense lawyer, has dealt with these ment, and each chapter adds a new persuade our leaders using reputation, kinds of situations for years, and while perspective on an ugly world con- extensive networks, or by providing speaking on this book, he has said that trolled by power. limited financial incentives underscores it would be impossible to separate — M.B. the need to better understand that what is pure fiction and what is based Other fiction works by John Iannuzzi include process, the study insists. on his personal experience. J.T, Courthouse, Sicilian Defense, Part 35, and Lobbying proves to be such a con- The book is the story of the What’s Happening.Visit www.iannuzzi.net for purchase information. troversial subject that the study points Brotherhood, a gang of Harlem drug to a recent national survey where dealers that was broken apart after a 45.5% of respondents indicated they

MAY 2006 — ALUMNEWS 19 agreed or strongly agreed with the solstice.The celebration was later con- undead monster lurking in the shadows. suggestion that “interest groups should verted into a Christian festival. Wilson, a master of character develop- be prohibited from contacting mem- The book also tells of customs that ment and motivation, focuses much of bers of Congress.” did not survive the test of centuries, like the action on the interplay between The set of guidelines produced by the requirement in Rome and in other two German officers—Woermann a the study emphasize were formed by large cities that the bishop celebrate veteran of WWI and Kaempffer a rising breaking the reported ethical issues Mass in each of the 25 city churches. star in Nazi Germany’s SS. into seven categories—lobbying for The list of churches, then known as Not that there isn’t enough creepi- the common good, lobbyist-client rela- tituli, grew to 42 after several centuries ness and splatter to keep one turning tionships, lobbyist-policymaker rela- and the days on which services were pages, but the real delight of the story tionships, lobbyists and shapers of public held became known as “station days.” is in how each of the characters react opinion, conflicts of interest, lobbying The book is divided into seven chap- to being forced to remain in the keep. strategies and tactics, and the overall ters, which put the liturgical calendar’s Wilson also reveals his Xavier education integrity of the lobbying profession. history into chronological order, culmi- throughout the story.While the nosfer- While each guideline is specific to nating with the changes brought about atu is the story’s obvious monster, a particular concern, they are all aimed by the Second Vatican Council, in 1962. Wilson drives home the point that it at increasing communication between The Story of the Christian Year can may not be the story’s only monster. lobbyists and all other fronts, chipping help answer basic conversational ques- …”because security isn’t the answer. away at the tough task of grasping the tions about church practices that are Fear is the answer. Make the killer afraid immeasurable power of the public often taken for granted: why do we to kill. Make him fear the price others are advocacy process. celebrate Easter in May, and why is it –M.B. going to have to pay for his action. Fear fixed to fall a Sunday? is your best security, always.” And what if To order The Ethics of Lobbying, visit Fr. Richard Nardone was ordained www.woodstock.georgetown.edu. the killer is someone like you? What if he a priest in 1954 and recently retired doesn’t give a damn about the villagers? from teaching in the Religious Studies The Story of the Kaempffer didn’t answer.Woermann Department at Seton Hall University. Christian Year decided to press the point. He coauthored “Standing Before God,” By Rev. Richard M. “Your brand of fear fails to work when a collection of essays in honor of Nardone ’46 you run up against your own kind.Take Msgr. John Oesterreicher, founder of Paulist Press, 1991 that back to Auschwitz when you go.” the Judaeo-Christian Institute at Seton 192 pages Hall University, and has published arti- The tension, moral and other, contin- Part reference book, part Christian cles in a number of Catholic journals. ues as the story progresses and is evi- history, Rev. Richard Nardone’s The Story — M.B. dent even among the story’s heroes who of the Christian Year traces the evolution The Story of the Christian Year was featured in may not be or remain all that they seem. of all facets of Catholic celebration, a list of MSN Shopping’s most popular religion The story has a number of interesting giving concise explanations of the sig- books on sale during the 2005 holiday season. twists and surprises as it progresses to The book is available in bookstores and online nificance of each canonized individual at Amazon.com. an exciting and satisfying climax. praised throughout the liturgical year It will be a delightful discovery and describing the many changes The Keep because F.Paul Wilson knows how to made to community practices during By F.Paul Wilson M.D. ’64 write! Xavier’s Science Fiction Club was different eras. Tor Books lucky enough last year (2004-2005) to Nardone gives equal attention to 416 pages have Mr.Wilson make a presentation to the meaning of church celebrations its members on how he creates his and the progression or popularization A cryptic sentence in a characters and their stories. He is as of those celebrations. Many days of wartime communiqué—“Something excellent a speaker as he is an accom- holy celebration were not universally is murdering my men.”—initiates the plished writer. For a short biography recognized until the fourth century investigation of a German occupied and bibliography on Mr.Wilson’s work, A.D.—like Christmas, which, at the very keep in the Dinu Pass, Romania.The visit www.repairmanjack.com.The site earliest, dates back to around 300 A.D., drama of The Keep, by F.Paul Wilson, takes its name from another one of just before the Donatists broke from thus begins and continues until the Mr.Wilson’s successful characters— the broader Catholic community final page. Repairman Jack—and it also gives a because they refused to forgive believ- It is an excellent read even for those description of the breadth of Mr. ers who turned away from the church new to horror/science fiction. As one Wilson’s work.Well worth the visit both during persecution under the Roman would expect from the setting—an for information on Mr.Wilson and for a Emperor Diocletian.The earliest recog- ancient keep in the Romanian moun- list of titles to add to your summer nition of December 25 was in connec- tains—this is a vampire story; but sur- reading list. tion to the pagan festival of the winter prisingly, it is not centered on the –Fr. Robert O’Hare, S.J.

20 ALUMNEWS — MAY 2006 Through emails and the Alumni Online Community, the Alumnews petitioned Xavier graduates that have published Xavier books, textbooks or have contributed articles to journal publications.The following list represents authors that Authors either responded to our request or had given previous notification of their work in other issues of the magazine.

Authors Anthony Giampaolo, Jr. ’57 * Michael Murray ’64 The Gas Powered Turbine Handbook: Economics, A Modern Introduction; Building Dave Anderson ’47 • * Principals and Practices Organizational Decision Support System; Sports of Our Times; Pennant Races: Subsidizing Industrial Location Baseball at it’s Best; One Knee Equals Two Feet Rev. Robert R. Grimes, S.J. ’70 * How Shall We Sing in a Foreign Land? John Courtney Murray ’20 • Jim Arnold ’47 We Hold These Truths;The Problem of God: Larry Gubas ’59 Admission to College: A Guide for Catholic Students and Yesterday and Today Their Parents; Seen Any Good Dirty Movies Lately?… A An Introduction to The Binoculars Christian Critic Looks at Contemporary Films of Carl Zeiss Jena 1894-1945 Richard Nardone ’46 * The Story of the Christian Year; Standing Before God William Borst ’61 Robert Hallahan ’43 Liberalism! Fatal Consequences All Good Men, a Lieutenant’s Brian O’Connell ’71 Memories of the Korean War Entrepreneurs and Managers: A History of the Taxicab Msgr. Myles Bourke ’34 Business in Milwaukee 1895-1980 Contributor to The Jerome Bible Commentary, member James Hillman ’75 of the Bishop’s committee for the editorship and revi- Regulated Investment Companies Michael O’Keefe ’75 * Emergency Care; Essentials of Emergency Care sion of The New American Bible Don Hooper ’97 Frank Bremmer ’64 Coomacka Island:The Story of Spider & Ant Mario Pei ’19 Our National Heritage John Winthrop: America’s Forgotten Founding Father; John Iannuzzi ’52 * The World of John Winthrop: England and New Condemned Rev.Vincent Potter, S.J. ’46 • England, 1588-1649; Puritans and Puritanism in the Doctrine and Experience: Essays in Ralph Jozefowicz ’71 Atlantic World American Philosophy; On Understanding Case Studies in Neuroscience; Understanding: A Philosophy of Knowledge George Brennan, Jr. ’89 * Netter’s Atlas of Neuroscience Excellence: Sons of Xavier Forever; Bats,Brats and Stats Joseph Profaci ’78 * William Kane ’50 There You Go Again Rev.Walter Burghardt, S.J. ’31 • Let Yourself Be Loved Let Jesus Easter in Us: More Homilies on Biblical Justice Harry Riconda ’45 Edward Keegan ’79 Preaching:The Art and the Craft; Christ in Ten Thousand Prisoners of War in American Conflicts: A History Places: Homilies Toward a New Millennium Chicago Board of Trade Building Albert Roker ’72 Gerald Keegan ’59 William Cain, S.J. ’65 Al Roker’s Big Bad Book of Barbecue; Healing Waters:The Miraculous Health Screenwriter for Nothing Sacred Big Shoes: In Celebration of Dads and Fatherhood Benefits of Earth’s Most Essential Resource Jerry Capeci ’61 • * Albert Rosa, Ph.D. ’59 * Thomas Kennedy ’48 • The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Mafia; Gang Land: The Analysis and Design of Linear Circuits Fifteen Years of Covering the Mafia, Mob Star: The Arms of Kiangnan: Modernization in the The Story of John Gotti Chinese Ordnance Industry,1860-1942; Antonin Scalia ’53 Testimony of a Confucian Woman: Ethics in America:Truth on Trial; A Matter of John Carroll ’62 • The Autobiography of Mrs.Nie Zeng Jifen 1852-1942 Interpretation: Federal Courts and the Law Sustainability and Spirituality; Canadian-American Relations:The Promise and the Challenge; Joseph King ’60 Terrence Thornberry ’62 • Environmental Diplomacy: An Examination and A Mine to Make a Mine: Financing The Criminally Insane; Images of Crime: Offenders Prospective of Canadian-US Transboundary the Colorado Mining Industry and Victims; Crime and Delinquency: Dimensions of Deviance Environmental Relations Philip Lacovara ’60 * Arthur Cashin ’59 * The Ethics of Lobbying Philip Wallace ’49 Call of the Sea; Illustrator of Tiger Tales A View of Wall Street from the Seventh Floor Rev. Robert Lauder ’52 • James Childs ’44 * Magnetized by God: Religious Encounters through Film, Raymond Wiley ’42 Principles of Numerical Control; Theater, Literature and Painting; Becoming a Christian Al Williams:The Fleet’s First Frequent Flyer Person; God, Death, Art & Love;The Love Explosion: Numerical Control Part Programming F. Paul Wilson ’64 • Human Experience and the Christian Mystery * Nicholas Cushner ’50 The Keep, Infernal,The Haunted Air Walter Maggiolo ’29 Runners John Yoegel ’63 Techniques of Mediation in Labor Disputes Ralph Del Colle ’73 Real Estate License Exams for Dummies Christ and the Spirit: Spirit Christology Ian Maloney ’93 in Trinitarian Perspective Melville’s Monumental Imagination Article Contributors Frank Dorritie John Mancione ’52 * William Brock, M.D., FACS Essentials of Music for Audioprofessionals; The Furnace for Gold: A Teacher’s Story The Journal of Urology The Handbook of Field Recording John Manning ’37 Norman Dauerer ’58 Richard Doyle ’47 As I Remember It Army Motors magazine ATH: Its Use and Meaning John Maxim ’54 • MAJ John Giordano ’91 Larry Early ’62 Abel Baker Charlie;Time Out of Minds; Digital Avionics: A Computing Perspective Looking for Longleaf:The Rise and Fall of an American The Bannerman Solution Forest;The Natural Gardens of North Carolina Thomas Hoar, Jr. ’58 Anthony McNulty ’58 Introduction to College Accounting, Armando Favazza ’58 * The Road of the Dashing Commuter Tax Aspects of Business Transactions PsychoBible: Behavior, Religion and the Holy Book Jerome Meckier ’59 • Ron Lofaro, Ph.D ’55 Joseph Finnerty ’63 Aldous Huxley: Satire and Structure; Hidden Rivalries Handbook of Aviation Human Factor, Corporate Finance:Theory,Methods and Applications in Victorian Fiction: Dickens,Realism and Revolution; Human Factors in Training and Simulation Victorian Perspectives: Six Essays Dan Fitzgerald ’48 Thomas McGinn, M.D. ’49 Paul Dolan Kilcoyle Paul Morgan ’54 The Journal of the American Medical Association K-9 Soldiers: Vietnam and After Ralph Sansaricq ’75 • indicates that the author has published more than three works. Peer Glass: An Anthology * indicates the author has donated a copy of his work to benefit the Xavier High School collection

MAY 2006 — ALUMNEWS 21 On Friday November 17, 2006, Xavier High School will hold its formal Hall of Fame Dinner at Pier Sixty. The culmination of the evening will be the induction of seven new members into the Xavier Hall of Fame. BollerEach was chosen not onlyCurra for their success in their various fields, but for the way they looked beyond self for ways to aid those around them.They embody the injunction “Men and Women for Others.” As we honor these extraordinary men, we also del Rosarioseek to support the newly established Ignatian Scholar Program.This special program is directed to be more than an honors program, having a strong service component and participitation in enrichment activities. Sponsorship opportunities will be available LaMothefor individuals and corporations. Each of the honorees have traveled different roads but have a shared vision of service beyond self. Please join us on November 17, 2006 as we salute our newest McEwanmembers of the Xavier High School Hall of Fame. For more information and about the dinner and/or sponsorship of the Ignatian Scholars Program, please contact Helene Strong, Coordinator at (212) 924-7900 Potterx1655 or [email protected]. Rainis 22 ALUMNEWSXavier— MAY 2006 Hall Rev. Kenneth J. Boller, S.J. Ken left Xavier again in 1997 to become the pastor of St. Aloysius Church, in Harlem.There, again, he embraced Kenneth J. Boller graduated from Archbishop Malloy High those around him and learned from them.The joyous sound School in 1964. He entered the Society of Jesus in August of of services there were an inspiration; Ken’s vocal intonations that year. In 1969, he earned his B.A. in Philosophy and are much richer now. More importantly, he continued his Mathematics from Fordham dedication to the principles of Jesuit education.The revitaliza- University, and his Xavier career tion of the St. Aloysius School thrived under his leadership. started in that same year. He In 2004, Father Boller went up to the Bronx to become the taught Mathematics for three President of Fordham Preparatory School. Ken is also on the years before leaving in 1972 to Boards of the National Theatre Workshop of the Handicapped anpursue his Master of Divinity at and the Notre Dame School, as well as Fordham Prep. Ken Woodstock College and his M.A. received the Insignis Medal at Xavier’s Sesquicentennial Hall in Mathematics at New York of Fame Dinner for his dedication to the school. University. In 1975, after his ordina- tion, he returned to Xavier to serve Paul J. Curran, Esq.‘49 as Dean of Co-Curricular Activities and as a member of the Math department. Ken left Xavier The Regiment’s Lt. Colonel Paul Curran graduated from again in 1979 to become the Principal of Canisius High School Xavier High School in 1949 and went on to Georgetown in Buffalo where he learned many things including all the University; he then went on to Fordham University Law School permutations of “lake effect snow.” where he graduated in 1953. Paul Curran’s extraordinary long When he next returned to Xavier in 1986, Father Boller and rich history of service to people of his country, state and became its 50th Headmaster. For the years 1989-1991, he city began with his service in the U.S. Air Force as an Assistant served both as Headmaster and the 31st President. A critical Staff Judge Advocate from 1956 to 1958. effort of his tenure was Xavier’s second Capital Campaign Paul left the military for civilian life and became an “Securing the Future.”The purpose of this campaign was to Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of increase the general endowment, the scholarship and financial New York for three years. In 1961, he left government service aid programs and also to fund the construction of the new to join the law firm Kaye Scholer LLP,an association that, with Library/Learning Center.When the campaign ended in 1996, the exception of the years 1973-1975, continues to this day. $11.5 million had been raised in cash and pledges. Paul did not stay away from service to the people for long; he Thomas Mauriello, who worked with Ken at Xavier for served three terms as a member of the New York State seven years, stresses his excellent business sense and his Assembly from 1963-1966. From ability to relate to all kinds of people. He speaks of Ken’s 1968 until 1973, he served, by community spirit and his ability to inspire others.Tom states appointment by Governor Nelson that he benefited greatly from the mentoring he received A. Rockefeller, as member and then from Ken.Tom also knows a lot of “cousin stories” and believes Chairman of the New York State Ken has relatives almost everywhere. Commission of Investigation which Most of Ken’s cousins are on his mother Regina’s side, investigated organized crime and though there are number on his father Vincent’s side as well. official corruption matters affecting They are a large and diverse group that continues to grow. New York State. Ken is the constant in all these lives; he is a friend, teacher, a Paul served as the United States confidant, a support. He is the family priest. One of the bene- Attorney for the Southern District fits of a large family is that one can learn early how to get of New York from 1973 to 1975, Special Consultant to the along with others. Secretary of Defense on Intelligence Matters in 1976, and as a s Special Counsel, United States Department of Justice in 1979. of Fame MAY 2006 — ALUMNEWS 23 Xavier Hall of Fame

The list of his pro bono government service positions is children to New York City.The family knew and had respected extensive, starting in 1977 with his membership on the Special the New York Jesuits, for they staffed the Ateneo, the Jesuit New York City Commission of Inquiry Into Energy Failures. High School and College in Manila. Albert’s older brother, Luis, Other notable positions include: 1978-1989 Member, New York had attended the Ateneo High School for two years. He com- State Commission on Judicial Nomination; 1988-1990 Member, pleted his education at Xavier in 1952. Albert followed his New York City Joint Commission on Integrity in the Public older brother to Xavier in 1953. Schools; 1994-2001 Chairman, Mayor’s Committee on the When Albert entered Xavier the Cold War was at its height. Judiciary; 1997-Present Member, Judicial Screening The Jesuits announced to the freshmen that they were prepar- Committee, Appellate Division, First Department. ing men of Christ for others—that the students were blessed Paul is also a Director and Past President of Fordham Law by God with ability, and they needed to use their gifts espe- Alumni; Chairman of Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York; and cially for people suffering the wounds of war and oppression. a member of the Cardinal’s Committee for Charity. He is a As difficult as Albert found this at fourteen, he was determined recipient of the St.Thomas More Medal from John Cardinal to continue to grow into the strong responsible man he O’Connor, Fordham Law School’s Medal of Achievement, and aspired to be at five for his little sister. the Charles Carroll Award from the Guild of Catholic Lawyers. Albert graduated from NYU in 1962 and married Gretchen, It is not possible in this space to list all the service posi- his lovely wife for over 40 years and the mother of their five tions, professional associations and honors Paul has accrued in children. AIG Insurance asked Albert to return to the Philippines his life. He has served at the request and been appointed by and he returned to Manila in 1964. He made sure his children New York City Mayors, New York State Governors, a Senate received a Jesuit education at Ateneo. Majority Leader and a President of the United States. He is As Philippine Ambassador to the United States since 2001, married to Barbara Ann; they have seven children and twenty- Albert Del Rosario has worked hard to keep the Philippines one grandchildren. and the USA working together to overcome oppression. He has Paul was described in the May 23, 1949 issue of The Review lobbied hard to fund programs for Muslims on the island of thusly:“We shall always remember Paul as Xavier’s foremost Mindanao, so they can be weaned from their connection to Abu exponent among the public- the student whose enthusiasm for Sayyad guerillas and Al Qaeda. He has arranged three reciprocal this school is undying. If he carries forth with him the same spir- visits between President Magapagal and President Bush. it which he now possesses, we may be sure that he will not fail.” With all his success, however, Albert has never forgotten the wounded and the oppressed. For many years, Albert Del Rosario has raised money and helped to coordinate the Free Hon. Alberto del Rosario ’57 Rural Eye Clinic that has brought sight to over 16,000 indigent people who were blind because of cataracts. He makes sure a The cornerstone of Albert Del good anesthesiologist is always in attendance. He also became Rosario’s life was set in January the official spokesperson for the Rotary Gift of Life Program 1945 during the battle of Manila. that gave life-saving heart operations to over 8,000 kids. His horrific experiences created in the five-year-old the attitudes and – Rev.Tim Tighe,‘57 aspirations that were brought to maturity at Xavier High School. At William E. LaMothe ’44 that young age, Albert received three separate shrapnel wounds William LaMothe was born in Brooklyn on Oct. 26, 1926, and his sister received two when a to parents William & Gertrude. Bill’s father worked for a small bomb hit their grandfather’s house. company that created displays for subway cars, grocery stores Separated from the family and assumed to be dead, they were and soda fountains.When Bill was eleven, he accompanied his rescued by guerillas and brought to a makeshift hospital.The father to Chicago. On the way, they made a prophetic stop at doctors had to remove the bullets from Albert’s arm and leg Kellogg’s in Battle Creek, Michigan. and the shrapnel from his skull without anesthesia. Albert Bill rode the train for four years to attend Xavier High knew that he had to be a man for his little sister and endure School in Manhattan. It was on the train he first saw his future the operation without breaking down. He had a deep sense wife, Patricia, but they didn’t become a couple until years later, from his wartime experience that he had been called by God after the war. After graduating from Xavier in 1944, Bill joined to be a strong person for others. the Navy and served in the Pacific until his honorable discharge After the war, Mr. and Mrs. Del Rosario brought their six in 1946. He then enrolled at Fordham University.

24 ALUMNEWS — MAY 2006 His first position at Kellogg was as a New York area sales President Human Resources and was instrumental in the representative. In 1950, Bill and Patricia were married and Bill company’s successful entrance into international markets. sought a job with several area companies. Remembering his In addition to a very successful business career, Mr. McEwen childhood trip, he wrote to the advertising and marketing has dedicated much of his time to charitable endeavors, s director of Kellogg to inquire upporting Catholic education with a combination of “work, about a job. His first position at wealth and wisdom.” He has been a strong financial supporter Kellogg was a New York area sales of both his alma maters, Xavier High School and Fordham representative.This was the first University and is the liaison between the University and the rung on a ladder that he climbed UPS Foundation which has become one of the largest single on the way to the top. benefactors in Fordham’s history. The UPS Endowment at Through a series of jobs, each Fordham provides financial assistance to disadvantaged with more responsibility and students, and also supports projects in the South Bronx and scope, and over a career that in the Highbridge Community Life Center. Art also provides spanned more than 40 years, Bill financial assistance to the Student Sponsor Program which rose to become president of funds scholarships for at risk students at Catholic High Kellogg’s in 1973. He became CEO in 1979 and Chairman of Schools in the New York Archdiocese, St. Aloysius School in the Board in 1980.When he retired on December 31, 1991, Bill Harlem and St. Ignatius (a Nativity School model) and Sacred went on to serve on the Board of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Heart both of which are in the Bronx. for 8 years. His dedication to education has also led him to generously Bill is a strong advocate for corporate involvement in the support Learning Leaders, a program that involves volunteers community. During his tenure, Kellogg was active in the devel- in the public school system and The Door, in Manhattan, opment of the Battle Creek Math and Science Center for all which provides resources to inner city children ages 14 to 21, area high school students and other important community including a "second home", GED concerns. Starting in 1993, Bill also helped the Battle Creek and instruction, meals, computer Kalamazoo Chambers of Commerce start a Drugs Don’t Work training, college counseling and Program. He and his wife Patricia became, and indeed remain, immigration counseling. deeply involved with the community of Battle Creek.They sup- Art has been a longtime advisory port many social and art organizations and have established board member of RSVP (Retired the W.E. and Patricia LaMothe Education Fund which provides Senior Volunteer Program) in New funds to lower and moderate income youth to attend private York City. Art has also served as schools in the area. Chairperson and Vice Chair of Bill remembers Xavier in this way:“Today I still believe t Pathways Counseling Center (for- he most important time of my life were the four years I spent merly St. Mary’s Counseling Center) at Xavier High School.Those were the years that my core in Pompton Lakes, NJ and has been actively involved with the values were strengthened, as were my Catholic beliefs, and Patterson, NJ Habitat for Humanity. He resides in New Jersey the understanding of responsibility and the idea that actions with his wife of 44 years, the former Jane O’ Shaughnessy.They have consequences.” are the parents of three grown children and have six grand- children. Arthur McEwen has shared his time, talents and treas- ure with his community and those less fortunate than himself, Arthur I. McEwen ’51 living the life of a true “man for others” in the Jesuit tradition. Arthur I. McEwen graduated from Xavier in 1951 as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Regiment. As graduates of that era remem- Rev.Vincent G. Potter, S.J.‘46 ber well, all pursuits—on the playing field, in the classroom, in the community—revolved around doing everything “Ad Mary Hogan Potter and Vincent Potter told the following Majorem Dei Gloriam”—“For the Greater Glory of God.” Art story on themselves: has spent his entire life in pursuit of that goal. The Potters were very close to the Christian Brothers who After his graduation from Fordham University in 1955, Art taught at Good Shepherd School, in Inwood, where their son entered the United States Marine Corps and served his coun- Vincent went to grammar school.The Brothers also taught at try for seventeen years (on active duty and in the reserves) Manhattan Prep.Thus, it was assumed that Vin would attend retiring with the rank of Major. He spent the majority of his Manhattan Prep. However, Mary decided to visit Xavier High business career—31 years—with UPS, retiring as Vice School to see if it was good enough for her son. Mary bumped

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into a priest in front of St. Francis Xavier Church. It was Father Eugene C. Rainis ’58 Vincent Hart, S.J., who graciously gave her a tour and extolled the virtues of a Jesuit education.The rest is history.Vin attended Eugene C. Rainis graduated from Xavier in 1958 and from Xavier, graduated with honors and won a full four-year scholar- Fordham University in 1962. After a brief stint at Merrill Lynch, ship to Fordham University. After his first stellar year in college, he joined Brown Brothers, Harriman & Co. where he has he entered the Society of Jesus at St. Andrew-on-Hudson, remained and is now a Limited Partner. He and his wife Jane Poughkeepsie, N.Y.on September 7, 1947. have three children and three grandchildren. Gene “Moose” Rainis played football at Xavier High School. Vin graduated from Bellarmine He also made friends who continue to have great affection for College and then graduated him. He demonstrated a steadfastness in his formative years Magna Cum Laude from Louvain that he took out into the world and thoughout his life. His University in Belgium. He accepted classmate Anthony McNulty, when asked for a remembrance the Kent Scholarship to Yale of Gene, responded thus:“Gene sat in front of me in 4-A class. I University where he was the Mary never saw him cheat, take a peek at another’s work, or tarnish Cady Tew Prize recipient. He any of his proven nobility shown with such magnanimity since earned his Ph.D. in one year, and he graduated…Fond regards to this deserved Xavier Hall of then taught at Yale, before joining Famer, who has honored so many others by his generous pres- the Philosophy department at ence.”Tony was only one of many in his praise of his classmate. Fordham in 1965. He was the Chairman of the Philosophy Gene has dedicated himself to many good causes beyond Department from 1973 to 1977. From 1977 to 1983, he his family and his work. He is or has been a trustee or board served as Rector of the Jesuit Community and on the Board member of a large number of educational and medical institu- of Trustees of Fordham University. An incomplete list of his tions. He is a trustee of the Montefiore Health System, a endeavors would include: the editor of International Director of Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, and a member Philosophical Quarterly, Academic Vice President of Fordham of the Cardinal’s Health Care Advisory Committee. Gene is also University 1988 to 1992, and President of Charles Sanders a member of the Board of Directors, the Executive and Pierce Society. He found time to be founding editor of the Governance Committees and Chairman of the Finance and Fordham University Press Series on American Philosophers Investment Committee of St.Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center. and executive consultant of the Pierce Edition at Indiana Some of his educational affiliations are as a member of the University. On weekends he helped out at Our Lady of Fatima Board and the Executive Committee Parish in Scarsdale.Vin authored 10 books with a wide range of the Gregorian University of topics, including American Philosophers, and numerous Foundation, a member of the Board scholarly articles. During all this time, he continued to teach of Cristo Rey High School, and a philosophy to undergraduates, graduate students, and Jesuit Trustee-Fellow and past Trustee of scholastics. Fordham University. And, of course, To quote from the homily at Vincent’s Mass of Christian he is a former Chairman of the Burial, May 6, 1994 by Father Patrick Sullivan, S.J.,”This evening Board of Trustees of Xavier High we come to celebrate the life of Father Vincent Potter, S.J., School. He also served as a co-chair beloved brother, devoted uncle, former rector, cherished friend, of the 2003 capital campaign for eminently distinguished and productive scholar, outstanding Xavier. Mr. Eugene Rainis is also the University Administrator, widely respected colleague and Honorary Consul of Lithuania for the state of New Jersey. above all else, faithful priest of God and extraordinary son of The following is taken from the last letter Gene wrote as Ignatius Loyola.” Board Chairman.“As it was for many of you, Xavier was the Vin never paid much attention to accolades. He focused on turning point in my life…Whatever minor successes I have doing God's will. Being enshrined into Xavier's Hall of Fame is been lucky enough to achieve are due in large part to my special as it is here that he began his association with the years at Xavier. Another benefit which came to me while I was Society of Jesus. there was the start of many friendships with classmates and –Charles Potter ’49 others which continue to this day.”

26 ALUMNEWS — MAY 2006 Mr.Werckle and the 1951 Xavier library staff.

ReuReuknightknighteded Whoever said ‘don’t talk to strangers…?’ Still on the way home, I was traveling back to Baltimore from California in October after a long business trip on a red eye from Oakland. Given the late depar- but already with a friend… The year was 1946, and the cargo plane Ray ture of my flight I had more time than normal to kill at the airport. Keyes ’37 was riding in had already taken off when Fortunately, I was able to get a seat at the only bar in Oakland’s he began to chat with the person to his side, who Terminal 1, where I struck up a conversation with two other fliers turned out to be Maj. John Drucker USA (ret.) ’36. that were also pacing themselves through a three hour wait.The The plane had left the runway from discussion ranged from vacation spots to Halloween Manila, in the Philippines, where parties. During the conversation I picked up that one of Keyes served with the Army the gentlemen was from the East coast like myself and Engineers and Drucker had just had moved from New York to Seattle. served six months in the Army When one passenger left the bar to go out for a ciga- Medical Corps working on a troop rette, I chatted a bit more with the New Yorker, touching ship and at the Clark Field Airbase. on courtesy to fellow passengers and etiquette in general. Keyes and Drucker stood in the When I began to explain that I was from New Jersey and cargo hold as they flew over the went to school in Manhattan, the traveler said something Pacific, and once they realized their to the effect of “you went to Xavier High School—I could Xavier connection the next few tell…” It was Hugh Golden ’86, who after running two hours were spent reminiscing.“Back restaurants in Seattle, had just embarked on a career as a then you used to bum a ride on a race car driver. Hugh was in Oakland appearing at an auto plane the way you hitchhiked along show and was traveling to Las Vegas for a similar gig over the highway,” Keyes said.“There were the weekend.We spent the next hour exchanging stories only three guys on the plane, and the about our time at Xavier, the importance of a Jesuit educa- pilot and copilot.” tion, and how we continue to follow the “Men for Others” “We talked a long time once we motto in our daily lives. found out we both went to Xavier. Although we both continued our educations at Catholic We stopped in Hawaii for fuel, and institutions, he at Catholic University and I at Saint Peter’s talked all the way back to San College, we both agreed that the four years spent at Xavier Francisco.Then we flew back to Floyd Maj. John Drucker Jim Menendez ’81 High School had the greatest impact on our lives. It is not and Hugh Golden ’86 Bennett Field.,” John Drucker said. USA (ret.) ’36 and uncommon to find Xavier graduates in leadership posi- Ray Keyes ’37 Drucker and Keyes met again at a tions in business, military, academia, and the Church. As recent Florida reception, where they this instance showed it is also not hard to recognize the Xavier mold both remembered their plane trip and how they on a man’s personality even years after the dye has been cast. accidentally met each other thousands of miles –Jim Menendez ’81 away from 16th Street!

MAY 2006 — ALUMNEWS 27 Class Notes Class Notes By Martin Kurzatkowski ’02 1930 1946 Rev. John Torney remembers Rev. Dick Canning has retired from Bristol- Louis Wheeler, the Spiritual Director at Myers Squibb, Co. and is now living in Xavier during his time. John remembers Lawrenceville, NJ. George Riley has being challenged by Rev.Wheeler in retired from GE and is now living in what was called the Guard of Honor, Syracuse with his wife, Gerry. George and he accepted that challenge and spends his leisure time volunteering in was ordained in 1939. his home parish.

1942 1947 Eugene Kelly had right hip replacement Franklin Boller had a pacemaker surgery in May 2005 and is progressing installed in April 2005. Joan and Joe well. Eugene expects to return to golf- Farrell will celebrate their 55th wed- ing this winter. Fr.Vincent Novak, SJ ding anniversary in July. Paul Spada retired after 40 years as the Dean of and his wife are proud grandparents of The Class of 1949 celebrated Xavier in Graduate Religion at Fordham, their tenth grandchild. Boqueron, Puerto Rico in early February. University. Fr. Novak was awarded a vis- As part of what’s become a yearly tradi- iting scholar’s appointment at the 1948 tion, Dick McCauley ’49 said the trip is University of California-Los Angeles for Bob Piccirelli, Sr. is a professor emeri- always a wonderful winter treat for the Spring 2006 semester. In 2005, tus of mechanical engineering at friends of over 60 years. Pictured from left Raymond Wiley published Al Williams: Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. to right are Ed Barrett ’49, John Beglan The Fleet’s First Frequent Flyer. ’49, Dick McCauley ’49, Lou Lopez ’49, Rev. 1949 Vincent Butler, S.J. ’49, Phil Wallace ’49, 1945 The Class of ’49 Annual Reunion will and Joe Reilly ’49.“Since we were fortu- Francis Carillo M.D. retired from take place in Short Hills, NJ at the home nate in having our colonel, Joe Reilly, with surgery and now lives at Riderwood. of Jack Madaras on the weekend after us, we also engaged in close order drill Richard Lohr celebrated his 77th birth- Labor Day. Gaspar Cipolla is a substi- while singing a splendid rendition of ‘Sons day in September 2005. George tute teacher in New Jersey for 7th and of Xavier.’” Quenzel is helping his wife, Donna, in 8th graders. John O’Brien retired on Dick wanted to remind the Class of their new business, Marking Burials, February 1, 2006 after 55 years in the 1949 that Jack Madaras will be hosting which preserves and restores grave- airline industry. Frank Reilly III came in their 17th annual reunion in Short Hills, stones and cemeteries. second in the Chesapeake Senior Tap N.J., in September.“You’ll be hearing more Dance competition. details in the near future,” Dick writes.

French government When John Walsh ’39 received word that students entering the honors Xavier alumnus he had been awarded the Legion of National Honor Society, Honor, France’s highest national honor, Francois Dellatre, Consul- he thought there would be no better General of the New York place to accept the award than at French Consulate addressed Xavier. Like all of his Xavier classmates, the group, speaking about John took part in the Regiment, but the Walsh’s accomplishments and acts extraordinary valor he would put for- of bravery in the face of danger.Walsh ward during his service in the 320th participated in the Battle of Normandy, Infantry Regiment during World War II helping to liberate France in what set him apart. French President Jacques Chirac has said On February 15th,Walsh, now resid- was a campaign of “extraordinary ing in Norwalk, CT, and his family mem- courage and self-sacrifice.” John Walsh ’39 receiving the Legion of Honor bers arrived at the school and were wel- Walsh received a medal shaped like a from Francois Dellatre, Consul-General comed by a full honor guard before the five-sided star, surrounded by green lau- of the New York French Consulate, entire Xavier community. After the rel leaves. He also was presented with a on February 15th. recognition of students who earned aca- certificate signed by President Jacques demic honors during the 2nd marking Chirac.The Xavier community wished to period and an induction ceremony for congratulate him on his achievement.

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Class of 1956 Travels to D.C. In October 2005, 17 members of the Class of 1956 held a reunion in Washington, D.C., where they met with Hon. Justice Antonin Scalia ’53, Supreme Court of the United States. 1950 1954 Pictured here from left to right are Bob Allan Ahearne is enjoying golf, tennis Thomas Donohue has retired from the Sisto, Nelson Deusebio, Gus Vrondis, and sailing in Cooperstown, NY. FBI and is living in Greer, SC with his ten Charlie Mullen, Bob Ambrosini, Desi Kenneth Austin, and his wife, Kay, just grandchildren. Ken Kramer experi- Flanigan, Fred Wolff,Tony Cusumano, celebrated their 50th wedding anniver- enced the voyage of a lifetime on a Gerry Seitz, Hon. Justice Antonin sary. Thomas Buttling went south and transatlantic crossing on the Queen Scalia, Hank Worley, Bruce Losurdo, landed on a golf course and is enjoying Mary 2. George Rioseco is still working Ron Mazzone, Lou Cumming, Nick the warm weather and activities. part-time with his son Robert in West Burriesci,Tony Borrello,Tony Francis Herel has retired and is living Harrison, NY. Vincent Sellitti, DDS will Cangemi, and Charlie Ferrara. in Old Saybrook, CT. Francis spends his celebrate his 40th wedding anniversary leisure time volunteering and taking on June 19, 2006 and 36 years as an care of his 14 grandchildren. oral surgeon in June 2006.

1952 1955 George Craig is still working taking John Hogan has retired and is living care of the sick and injured. Frank in the golf paradise named Sunset Notaro would like to congratulate John Beach, in NC. Mark Williams is retiring Iannuzzi on his recent publication, from MBNA and will move to Palm Condemned, and praise Joe Petriello Beach Gardens, FL. and the service program. Sil Resciniti is still practicing law in Brooklyn. Sil 1956 recently had dinner with Ed Hawkins, Charles Ellison retired in May 2004 Stan Joyce and Jim Bambury. and has relocated to Richmond,VA.

1953 1957 Gerard Cerchio and Joseph Duffy Dick Yezek is a senior main frame For the past two years, the windows took a 12-day cruise thru the Panama architect installing geographically of the Student’s Chapel on 2L have Canal with their spouses. Mark dispersed parallel sysplex. been decorated with the names of DeLancy is a defense consultant living 1958 Xavier graduates and family mem- in the San Antonio area. Mark is in the John Corrado has retired after forty bers serving in the Armed Forces. At process of having a home built in the years as a hospital and nursing home the end of another school year and town of Garden Ridge. James administrator. John was elected to life during a time when our country still McMahon had a mini-reunion with fellowship in the American College of has a military presence overseas, we’d classmate Joe Cubells in Naples, FL Healthcare Executives in recognition like to update our wall. If you know of after they renewed their friendship at for his years of service to the Health a Xavier graduate or family member their 50th reunion at Xavier.The law Care Industry. Dennis Corrigan retired serving our country, please send a firm of Methfessel & Werbel, with 38 from Fannie Mae on March 31, 2006 note to the school, c/o Alumni attorneys and founded by John with nine years in affordable housing Relations, listing name, rank and any Methfessel, has been named one of finance. Dennis previously retired from other pertinent information so it may the top 40 insurance firms in the U.S. the U.S. Army as Colonel, Judge be posted in the upcoming months. William Uber, Jr. is enjoying retirement Advocate with nearly 29 years of serv- after practicing law for thirty years in ice. He also served three years as chief Florida. of staff to the Deputy Attorney General in Department of Justice. Tom Hoar

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1962 James DeRose celebrated 25 years practicing law with his firm while spe- cializing in real estate and foreclosure law. Rev. Alfred LoPinto was appointed Vicar for Human Services in the Diocese of Brooklyn.

1963 William Brock just had a wonderful dinner with fellow classmates Joe Burke, Dan Cronin and John Draghi at John’s home to celebrate their 60th birthdays. Ernest Dewald spent two weeks in Biloxi/Gulfport area with FEMA in a disaster mortuary operations 1960 Reunion! team as a forensic dentist following the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Ed “Ya shouda been there,” and Len Harris ’42 became acquainted O’Shaughnessy retired from Airborne writes Bob Scavullo ’60. when both were teaching for Houston Express after 18 years and is now volun- On April 1st, a group of Xavier Community College. Len was a student teering for the American Red Cross. graduates from the Class of 1960 of former Xavier basketball coach Frank went for a visit to Ellis Island and McGuire and wowed Tom and his 1964 a dinner at Steamers Landing friends with his recollections of Coach Dennis Kelly has moved to California restaurant, overlooking the McGuire. and has taken the position of CFO for Hudson River. Seven For All Mankind. “Word must have gotten out 1959 1966 that a SOX contingent was going Bob Hourihan frequently gets togeth- Eugene Duffy was named Marquette to be on Ellis Island. As we docked, er for dinners with Harry Lynch, John University Law Alumnus of the Year. we were piped ashore by Jim Quevedo and Gerry Knapp.Bob Conrad Tridente became a grandfather MacDonell ‘70 and his fellow recently spoke to Tom Fitzpatrick and for the first time on February 21, 2006. members of the St. Ann’s Pipes he will soon join them for dinners. Bob McCredie has been blessed with two and Drums, of Hampton NJ.” 1967 more grandsons’ this year. Albert Rosa Pictured above from left to Frank Dong has joined NASD in has retired from Denver University as right are Mike Reilly, M.D. ’60, Bob November 2005 to head up Investor “professor emeritus” and has taken a Scavullo ’60, Doug Fraser, M,D., Education for the military. Fr. James part-time teaching job at USAF Bob Galastro ’60,Vinny Leonard Keenan, S.J. officiated at the wedding Academy as an academy fellow. ’60, Jim Kelly ’60, Marie Kelly, of Robert Loffredo’s daughter. After Thomas Sullivan retired from Laurence Richard Bory ’60, Aideen Fraser, many years with a large telecom com- Livermore National Laboratory in May and Maria Reilly. pany, George Shevchuk has switched 2002 and returned part-time as an industries and is now the director of international consultant/expert in engineering. atmospheric plume modeling and emergency response working on an 1969 IAEA Assistance Working Group. Louis Lenny Alfano continues to run the Ycre, Jr. recently announced his retire- finances of a NYC Middle School. Greg ment from his position as president Belli still teaches newcomers to this and CEO of Pascack Valley Hospital in country in Austin’s International High Westwood, NJ and its parent corpora- School, while picking up every side job tion,Well Care Group, Inc. possible to help raise money for his daughter’s tuition. Julius Gonzalez is 1961 enjoying life with his family in Coral William Borst published The Scorpion Gables, FL. and the Frog: A Natural Conspiracy. Jim MacDonell ’70 and the St. Ann’s Pipes and Drums.

30 ALUMNEWS — MAY 2006 1971 1975 1983 Robert Hynes was named senior Anthony Cucolo III has been assigned Desmond Stafford is a Manhattan market analyst by Thomson IFR in to Chief of Army Public Affairs for the North trustee for the NYC Patrolman’s Boston, MA on September 2005. Office of the Secretary of the Army in Benevolent Association and the 2006 Robert has five children and they Washington, DC. William Stokes is NYPD Emerald Society Man of the Year. all enjoy playing ice hockey. completing his seventh year as rector of St. Paul’s.William serves as co-chair 1984 1972 of the anti-racism commission of the Maj. Michael Dunne, U.S. Army, is cur- Daniel Carlucci achieved IBM’s 100% executive board of the Episcopal rently deployed to Afghanistan as the Club for the fifth year in a row. Church and is an anti-racism trainer U.S. advisor to the corps surgeon and for the Episcopal Church. medical staff of the Afghan National 1973 Army’s 201st Corps. In November 2005, Antonio del Valle is currently a direc- 1976 he returned home on mid-tour to tor in Deutsche Bank New York and Peter Sciabarra will report to the USS complete his 9th NYC Marathon. responsible for sales and client rela- Peleliu as the executive officer in July. tions for domestic custody services. 1985 Robert Maguire’s son, Robbie, and 1977 John Berger has bought a home Joseph McGinn’s son, John, will be Donald Mooney is finishing his 20th in Nutley, NJ. Lidelfo Franco was attending Xavier in September as year teaching religion at Cardinal admitted to practice before the members of the Class of 2010. Since Spellman High School in the Bronx. Supreme Court of the United States Gabriel Pompe made himself presi- Reid Muller has moved his cardiology on November 28, 2005. dent of his own company, his golf practice to Syracuse University and is handicap has dropped from a 16 to the commander of the 174th Medical a 12. Paul Rivera began working for Group of the Air National Guard. Beys Contracting as VP of construction in March. Since January 2005, Chris 1978 Roman has been the General Manager Frank Rocco now has offices in of KINC Univision, KELV Telefutura, Shanghai, China and Hong Kong. Neil KQRT-FM and KRRN-FM in Las Vegas, Watkins is a general ophthalmologist NV. Prior to that, Chris held similar posts practicing in Chicago, IL and northeast in Santa Barbara, Palm Springs and Indiana. Phoenix. Chris welcomes any Xavier 1979 alumni in the Nevada region to Syd Jones ran and completed his first contact him. Victor Vallo is the new NYC Marathon in November 2005. Chair of the Department of Music Jeffrey Whelan is an assistant general at Immaculate University (PA), where counsel for CBRE, an international real As part of a fundraiser to raise money for he is also the Music Director and estate services company. the Childhood Cancer Foundation, Joe Conductor of the Wind Ensemble. Sweeney ’85, dean of students, and 1980 Luciano Lovallo, assistant dean of stu- 1974 Patrick Antaki participated in the Tim Moriarty still works for Computer dents, announced that they were willing Winter Olympic Games of 2006 in to “risk it all” if students were able to raise Science Corp. in Virginia supporting the Torino, Italy as a representative of U.S. Department of Homeland Security. $5,000. Each dean would have his head Lebanon. Patrick qualified for a spot shaved if the goal was met. On the day After careers in banking and computer to compete in the sport of Skeleton software, Frank McNerney entered an before the deadline, students still needed (head first down on an icy Bobsleigh close to $2,000 in order to meet goal, but Ed D. program at UMass-Amherst. Frank track while traveling at 80 MPH). is currently working in Afghanistan on were saved by the generosity of Mr. a project to improve the development 1981 Sweeney’s older brother, Mike Sweeney, of teachers. Carey O’Connor was made Stephen Luppino was recently pro- who offered to match their donation dol- a partner in 2005 at his firm,York moted to Senior VP at Bank of America. lar-for-dollar. International Agency, Inc. His position and responsibilities are Senior Technology Manager and sup- ports the bank’s brokerage business. Stephen’s office is in New York City and he lives with his family in Marlboro, NJ.

MAY 2006 — ALUMNEWS 31 1993 for CVS Pharmacy as a staff pharmacist Larry Liermann is currently working Robert McGee finished his first tour in as a banker for J.P.Morgan Chase. Ian San Diego and is now stationed for Maloney published his first book, schooling. Upon completion, he will be Melville’s Monumental Imagination,in assigned to an aircraft carrier. December 2005. Brendon Plunkett is a naval reservist and is currently 2000 serving in Iraq. Jared Marinos graduated from the U.S. Military Academy. Jared is currently in 1994 flight school at Fort Rucker, AL with the Edwin Marin won the New York Post’s goal of flying either Apache or Sudoku tournament in October 2005, Blackhawk helicopters. Tim Williamson earning a trophy, a $5,000 prize and received his Master of Arts in U.S. recognition on CNN’s “American History in May 2005 from Brooklyn Morning” program. Edwin lives in College and is now working as an Staten Island and is nearing his 12th assignment editor at New England year working for U.S. Aviation Cable News in Boston. Underwriters. 2001 1995 Christopher Kress graduated from Geoffrey Cole is still in El Paso,TX, Manhattan College with a B.S. in civil enjoying command of an Air Defense engineering and currently works for Patriot Battery while coaching his son’s Con Edison. Michael Toomey became T-ball team. Robert Cruz is a NYC a member of the NYC Fire Department Firefighter. Arthur Dolan is currently a E.M.S. in March. producer with ESPN and has received In November 2005, Sean O’Mara ’92 two Emmy’s for his work with that net- 2002 and David Low ’92 attended the tradi- work. Zachary Stackell just finished an tional Thai wedding of Paulie Srinuan internship with Dun & Bradstreet that ’92 at the Peninsula Hotel, in Bangkok, 1996 helped them recover information and Thailand. Sean was on his way back from Brian Purnell will graduate in May re-establish credit for businesses affect- working and traveling in Australia for a from NYU with a Ph. D. in History. ed by Hurricane Katrina. Zach is a senior year, while David traveled from Hong at Lehigh University and is majoring in Kong, where he is married and living. 1997 business information systems with a Keith Gallagher has joined the NYPD focus in finance. John Toomey will and is taking classes towards his MPA. 1986 graduate from Fordham this May. Matt Miranda left his position as VP 1998 2003 of production at First Kiss Productions to This past October, Brian Casey began a Christopher Holland just completed a oversee creation and development of the three-year undergraduate program at semester abroad in Athens, Greece and New Media/Mobile Entertainment divi- Hertford College, Oxford University in is preparing for the spring semester at sion of Radar Pictures. Robert Sisto is a the U.K. During Brian’s critical interview Gettysburg, PA. professional engineer living in Wisconsin process, he felt the presence of Fr. with his wife and three children. Vincent Taylor, SJ, his beloved English 2004 teacher and mentor. Brian will read for a Michael Guttadaro is doing well at 1991 degree in English. After four years as an Sacred Heart University. Ron Lesniewski was promoted to NYPD officer, Joseph Minucci left the Manager of Strategic Operations for force and became a federal agent for 2005 U.S. Commercial HIV Division. Ron will the Department of Homeland Security Steve Haller is doing wonderfully at St. be moving to the Raleigh, NC area and re-enlisted for four more years in Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA. this year. the Marine Corps reserves. Steve has been active in the Campus Ministry and is also doing his work 1999 study with that office. William Lembo In May 2005, Stephen Gorski complet- attends the University of Scranton and ed his six-year Pharmacy D program is a member of the ROTC program. from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and graduated with a doc- tor of pharmacy degree. Stephen works

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IN MEMORIAM Msgr. John T. Fagan ’44 died February 9, 2006 at the age of 79. Msgr. Fagan was the director of Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York, which first started as a summer camp for inner-city children, then evolved into a group of residential treatment centers for children who needed placement away from their homes. He also served on a number of state and national boards. In a message posted on Little Flower’s website, Msgr. Fagan was remembered for his personal connection to the many children and disabled individuals whose lives crossed with Little Flower. He is survived by his brother, Msgr. R. Emmet Fagan and three sisters, Jane Fucigna, Helen Marie Murphy, and Sister Kathleen Fagan. At his family’s request, memorial contributions may be made to Little Flower’s “Father Fagan Angel Fund,” by mailing to the Office of External Relations, 2450 North Wading River Road,Wading River, NY 11792.

DEATHS Alumni Family continued Friends Thomas F.Whelan ’29, December 17, 2004 Joan Marie Fugazy, wife of William ’42, John Hamm, grandfather of Ben Hamm Felix F.Eberhart ’32, January 26, 2006 December 5, 2005 (faculty member at Xavier), March 2006 Richard E. Gavigan ’32, February 26, 2006 Peggy Gahan, wife of James ’51, Roger Lamour, brother-in-law of John Hughes ’34, September 14, 2001 December 26, 2005 Grace Lamour (faculty member Harvey T. Brown ’39, January 21, 2006 Bridget Galvin, mother of Simon ’80 at Xavier), March 2006 Oliver P.Cano ’41, February 15, 2006 and former staff member at Xavier, Donald Noga, father of Steve Noga Harvey J. L’Hommedieu ’41, March 28, 2006 (faculty member at Xavier), December 2005 Lillian Healy, wife of Michael ’46, February 10, 2006 Vincent D. McCaffrey ’41, January 2, 2006 August 5, 2005 Ruth Rockman, grandmother of Jennifer David L. Morison ’42, March 24, 2006 Rose Mackey, mother of Edward ’72 Kennedy-Orlando (faculty member James B. Frye ’43, February 13, 2006 and Kevin ’74, March 8, 2006 at Xavier), March 3, 2006 Msgr. John T. Fagan ’44, February 9, 2006 Mrs. Margaret Maynard, mother of G.D. Alfred W. Gregory ’45, October 21, 2005 Maynard ’57, January 22, 2006 Rev.William F.X.Maher, S.J. ’45, James McEleney, Sr., father of James ’83, BIRTHS February 16, 2006 December 22, 2005 Clare Marie Daudelin, April 4, 2005 Carl A. Nordby ’45, November 1, 2005 Marion Moriarty, mother of Timothy ’74 Molly and Douglas Daudelin ’85 John D. Stolarik ’45, March 12, 2006 and Joseph ’84, April 17, 2004 William Joseph Nafash, December 6, 2005 Leo B. Connelly ’47, December 25, 2005 Roseanne Mullaney, mother of James ’86 Mary and George Nafash ’85 Thomas A. Digan ’47, November 26, 2005 and Andrew ’88, January 25, 2006 Nicholas Sebastian Sisto, September 26, 2005 John F.McEwen ’51, March 8, 2006 James Mullaney, father of James ’86 Paola and Robert Sisto ’86 Robert W. Carrubba ’52, December 12, 2005 and Andrew ’88, December 3, 2005 Kyra Sherman, April 24, 2005 Donald Craugh ’52, February 13, 1990 Michael Petriano, Jr., uncle of Evan ’93 Jean (faculty member at Xavier) John B. Foley ’53, December 17, 2005 and Keith ’96, July 26, 2005 and John Sherman ’87 Edward D. Lockwood ’54, March 2, 2006 Walter Piwinski, father of Thomas ’70, Jack Thomas Unger, June 29, 2004 Rev. David G. O’Brien ’54, January 16, 2006 John ’72, and Richard ’78, Shannon and Joseph Unger ’87 John T. Carlson ’59, July 18, 2004 February 25, 2005 Julianna Marie La Fia, April 6, 2005 Edward J. Hauber ’64, January 10, 2006 John Sabatos, father of John Patrick ’01, Sharon and Anthony La Fia ’9 Bruce J. Strzelczyk ’70, December 7, 2005 December 20, 2005 Clara O’Connell, January 12, 2006 Robert McLaughlin ’52, March 8, 2006 Vincent Sellitto, father of Nicholas ’05, Lauri and Patrick O’Connell ’90 Charles Basaman, Jr. ’60, March 14, 2006 March 27, 2006 Madeline Jayne Lee, March 6, 2006 Edward Young, Sr., father of Simon ’90 Krista and Thomas Lee ’92 Family and Edward (faculty member at Xavier), Martin Brown, father of Charles ’70, December 16, 2005 WEDDINGS September 2005 Jeffrey Whelan ’79 Michael Carr, father of Michael ’94, and Laura Decristofaro, March 23, 2006 September 2005 Joseph Cricchio, grandfather of John R. Scholz ’89 and Amy Marie Charles Kubat ’01, January 15, 2006 Yarnevich, November 19, 2005 Lucille Donini, mother of Stephen ’79, Chris Soto ’95 and Melissa Fanelli, January 9, 2005 April 1, 2004 John Fortunato, father of Anthony ’04, Michael Triscuizzi ’96 and Carrie-Ann January 16, 2006 Brown, September 3, 2005 Faye Frank, mother of John ’71, February 2, 2006

MAY 2006 — ALUMNEWS 33 FROM THE The school year is fast coming to a close.There will be a flurry of activity ADVANCEMENT OFFICE between now and the end of June.The 22nd Annual Xavier High School Golf Outing will take place at Westchester Hills Golf Club on Tuesday May 23rd.That will be followed by our Baccalaureate Dinner on Saturday evening, June 3rd and Graduation from St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Thursday, June 8th. Our final event of the season will be Reunion Weekend on Friday June 9th and Saturday June 10th. Rapidly following the end of the school year will be the end of our fiscal year on June 30th. Although our annual fund is currently running well ahead of last year as of April 14th—$1,500,000 versus $1,404,000 in cash and pledges ($1,252,000 versus $1,110,000 in cash alone)—there is still a long way to go to reach our goal of $1,840,000 and our ultimate success is very much dependent on your continued generosity. As you all know the annual fund is used primarily to defray operating costs, provide (along with earnings on the endowment) for schol- arship and financial aid to worthy and needy students, and to keep tuition afford- able to our families.Without the annual fund many opportunities and programs JOE GORSKI for our students would cease to exist as we know them today. Vice President for Advancement Most important in reaching our goal is the performance of our reunion classes. The Xavier Annual Fund has had its greatest success when those classes increase their regular annual giving during their reunion years. For example, in our most financially successful year to date, fiscal 2004, reunion class giving gave us a plus of $85,000 over their contributions the year prior to their reunion year. In fiscal 2005, the reunion classes were responsible for a plus of only $15,000 and as a result we did not reach our dollar goal.To reach or exceed our goal in the annual fund this year, it is most important that the members of all classes ending in 1 and 6 (espe- cially the ten classes celebrating their fifth to fiftieth year reunions) be willing to increase their giving this year.We are asking members of this year’s reunion classes who are regular annual fund contributors to consider making a donation of one and one half to three times their usual donation.We hope that alumni Comparison of Alumni who have given sporadically or not at all since graduation would con- Participation Rates sider making a gift of $10.00 for each year since they graduated. For example, an alumnus celebrating their tenth reunion would donate a minimum of $100, one celebrating their twenty-fifth, $250, etc. I know that if each member of the reunion classes would make such a gift, it Fairfield Prep would guarantee the record success of the annual fund. It is also important that we increase the number of alumni (and Xavier parents and friends) that participate in giving to the annual fund. Alumni participation last year was 26.5%.The number of alumni partic- Canisius ipating in the annual fund has been slowly decreasing the past several years. Although the total number of alumni donors has fallen by only McQuaid 170 since fiscal 2001, the percentage has dropped from 32% because we have roughly 1000 more reachable alumni today due to five more Regis graduating classes and a reduction in class members who are lost. While 26.5% ranks us above many college programs and many other Jesuit High Schools, Xavier finds itself behind the annual fund partici- 0%10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% pation performance of Canisius Prep (30%), McQuaid High School (32%) and our New York City rival, Regis High School’s dominant 59%. additional chart info, if any, here We need your help to improve our performance. Our five year goal is to reach 40% participation.We have set a participation goal of 30% for this year’s annual fund.To date 22% (2420) of our alumni have made donations this year.To reach our 2006 goal we need a minimum of another 880 donors between now and June 30, 2006. Please consider joining us at whatever dollar level you can afford. I know that when on the playing fields or the debating stage with your peers at Regis, your competitive juices always flowed more vigorously. Perhaps that competitive spirit can spur us to meet and exceed this year’s (and our five year) goal.Together we can make an incredible difference for Xavier.

34 ALUMNEWS — MAY 2006 XAVIER TODAY

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35 Golf Outing May 23, 2006 Baccalaureate Mass and Dinner June 3, 2006 Graduation June 8, 2006 Reunion Weekend June 9, 2006 and June 10, 2006 September 11th 5th Anniversary Memorial Mass September 11, 2006 Xavier Society/Loyola Associates Reception September 20, 2006 President's Council Dinner September 28, 2006 Parent's Phonathon October 23, 2006 to October 26, 2006 Career Day November 9, 2006 Hall of Fame Dinner November 17, 2006 Alumnews Calendar Young Alumni Reception/Football Rally November 22, 2006 Washington D.C. Reception December 6, 2006

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