Clermont Bi S H O P Lo U G H L I N Me M O R I a L Hi G H Sc H O O L Fall 2008

The Clermont Bi s h o p Lo u g h l i n Me m o r i a l Hi g h Sc h o o l Fall 2008

In This Issue • 75th Anniversary • Living Lasallian at Loughlin •Athletic Hall of Fame • 2008 Alumni Reunion • Golf Outing

75th Anniversary | page 8 Celebrating 75 years of Lasallian education on Clermont Avenue

Cover photo idents go here in this space The Clermont In this issue Fall 2008 Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School President’s Address 1 Administration Br. Dennis Cronin, FSC, President Principal’s Address 2 James Dorney, Principal

Department of Development & Alumni Relations Around Loughlin 3 John E. Klemm ‘65, Director of Development Janet Griffin, Alumni Events & Publications Director Melissa Benjamin, Development Associate 2008 Alumni Reunion 7 Joan Hotaling-Cramer, Development Associate Charlie O’Donnell ‘59, Development Assistant Rita Monaghan-Maloney BMD ‘59, Bishop McDonnell Liaison Marching As Before 8 Ed Bowes ‘60, Development Assistant

Graphic Designer Living Lasallian at Loughlin 10 Creative Geers, LLC

75th Anniversary 12 Printing JNB Printing & Lithography

Athletic Hall of Fame 14 Cover Photo TBD

Golf Outing 16 Board of Governors 2008-2009 Henry F. Barry ‘60 Hector Batista ‘77 Class Notes and Memorial 18 Rev. Richard J. Beuther Br. Raymond R. Blixt, FSC Br. Thomas Casey Philip E. Chance This month’s cover story: Robert K. Conry ‘70 Br. Dennis Cronin, FSC, Principal ex-officio Celebrating 75 years of Lasallian education Andrew L. Jacob ‘65 on Clermont Avenue. Rev. James F. Keenan, S.J. ‘55 James P. Flaherty, St. Augustine `65 Frank J. Macchiarola, PhD, St. Augustine ‘58 Dorothy E. McCabe, Bishop McDonnell ‘63 Noreen McCartney-Haffner, Bishop McDonnell ‘63 Yvonne A. Mason, MD ‘76 Clinton M. Miller `85 John D. Preiss ‘52 James J. Quinn, Esq. ‘63 Daren Roberts ‘96

The Clermont Claude Trahan Peter Williams ‘77

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Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School www.blmhs.org President’s Message • 1 his issue of the Clermont celebrates where a young person could grow in faith Loughlin’s 75th anniversary on and knowledge. Without being simplistic, education, in particular a solid catholic Clermont Avenue and what it means T education with all its strengths, provides to be Lasallian. For some of you it means a strong foundation for moral growth Christian Brothers, a teaching community and development. This is the education Loughlin has provided young people for of religious men founded by St. John 157 years. Baptist De La Salle. For others of you, it means the Lasallian Youth Group focused At the start of the summer we decided to do an outreach to the parishes in on “Faith, Service, Community”. It is of Williamsburg. Three pastors responded Dear Alumni course these two things and much more. and Loughlin will be enriched by seven & Friends of To be a Lasallian school today means to students. These students are receiving Bishop Loughlin, participate in the Twinning Program. Our varying degrees of scholarship dollars. brother school is St. Mary’s, Kenya. It Your support makes our response possible. means that faculty members, our partners Loughlin can play a role in supporting a in mission, participate in formation “good kid” to stay on the right path. When programs like the Buttimer Institute, church, school and family work together, the Lasallian Leadership Institute, and the work will bear much fruit and a very the Lasallian Social Justice Institute. different transformation occurs. Fortunately for Loughlin, we have been blessed with Lasallian Volunteers who have worked as campus ministers, tutors and technology specialists. In addition, the When church, school school, through its President, belongs to “and family work together, the Conference of Chief Administrators of Lasallian Secondary Schools – a national the work will bear much network of 54 administrators and schools. fruit and a very different However, at the heart of identity is mission. If this statement is true, then transformation occurs Loughlin lives in De La Salle’s heart. Why ” would I make this bold assertion? Here is one example why I do. This summer, Williamsburg, Brooklyn was the scene of De La Salle was about the work of saving some gang related violence harkening back lives. I am proud of all you do to sustain to the turbulent 1970’s. Even our garden the Lasallian family and its mission. Thank had a gun thrown into it. One pastor told you for enabling this work to continue. me a dramatic story of a young man who five years ago was an altar boy. Five years Live Jesus in our hearts, later, the summer of 2008, this alter boy is an alleged murderer entangled in what appears to be a gang related clash. I don’t Br. Dennis Cronin, FSC know what the particulars are that lead President to this transformation from altar boy to alleged murderer. However, I am willing to bet one thing (among others) was missing – a quality high school community

The Clermont Fall 2008 2 Principal’s Message

t is with a paradoxical combination of school that I have come to know and love pride and humility that I pen my first so well. I make the move with complete Iletter to you. We have reached a time confidence, however, that from my new in the school’s illustrious history when office and altered perspective, I will twenty-first- century circumstances call witness the same love and goodness among for a revitalized structure. I am delighted the Bishop Loughlin community, the to witness Br. Dennis assume the office students, the parents, the entire staff and of the first President of Bishop Loughlin, all of you that I have witnessed for the last Dear Alumni and I am honored and blessed to work 35 years. It is in that true spirit of St. John & Friends of with him as the fortieth Principal since St. Baptist de La Salle that we move forward James/Bishop Loughlin opened its doors as the embodiment of Christ to this and Bishop Loughlin, in 1851. It is, indeed, daunting and thrilling future generations of young people. to join a list that includes the likes of Br. I humbly ask you to pray fervently. Please Stephen (1957 - 1966), Br. Baldwin Peter pray for me and Br. Dennis that the Holy (1966 - 1971), Mr. Robert Muccigrosso Spirit infuses us with much wisdom in (1975 - 1980), Br. Daniel Casey (1980 – our decision making. Please pray for our 1986), Br. James Bonilla (1986 – 1997) students, that the good Lord bless them and Br. Dennis Cronin (2001 – 2008), all with safety, diligence and peace. Lastly, of whom dedicated five or more years as please pray for all of us in the Bishop Principal of Loughlin. During my 35 years Loughlin community, that we be blessed at Loughlin I have been privileged to work with contentment and a strong faith in God. with all of these men save Br. Stephen. I have learned more from them than can Sincerely, possibly be put into words. Please rest assured though, that I will put all of it into practice, as best the Lord allows me.

After getting to know a number of you as James Dorney Principal a math teacher, a coach and an athletic

The Clermont director and then so many of you as the assistant principal for student affairs, it feels strange to be shifting roles in the

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School www.blmhs.org Loughlin Receives Middle States Accredidation Around Loughlin • 3

nce again we Lions have something Ultimately, we produced foundational documents: Oto roar about. In May 2008 The Middle Mission Statement, Statement of Beliefs, and Graduate Profile. We also formulated our two student performance States Association of Colleges and Schools objectives: Objective#1-by the year 2014, the graduates granted accreditation to our school. of Bishop Loughlin will demonstrate improved The Middle States is a non-governmental, peer- academic performance as measured by the NYS Regents administered organization of diverse educational Examinations. Objective#2-by the year 2014, students at institutions committed to the highest quality education Bishop Loughlin will improve their leadership skill set as for students. Its purpose is to ensure the continuous measured by the number of students being identified as improvement of its member schools through self- leaders. For each objective, an Action Plan is required. study, peer evaluation and accreditation. Already significant progress has been made. Our graduating class had the largest number of Advanced Loughlin was first granted Middle States Accreditation Designation Diplomas in recent years. Curriculum in 1967 when Brother Baldwin Peter was principal. innovations and staff development opportunities are all in In the past, the term of accreditation was ten years. the plan. As for our second objective, faculty volunteers Under the new protocol the term is seven years. The and selected students have formed a Leadership Accreditation for Growth (AFG) process requires that Committee coordinated by Heather McNamara whose the school formulate at least two measurable objectives, first order of business is to investigate models for a one academic and the other affective, with a vision of a Student Council that would best serve our students. Other preferred future. Thus, the process is oriented toward the projects to develop leadership skills are planned. Much future. The process further requires a year of self-study energy and creativity went into creating the Action and a three day visitation by peers from member schools. Plan and there is much enthusiasm for implementing the plan. Stay tuned for further reports of progress. As early as the spring of 2004, our principal had the foresight to begin planting the seeds for the year of The Validation Team, under the outstanding leadership self-study. Since that time the stakeholders, faculty, of Brother James Butler, FSC, visited us for four days students, parents, and alumni have engaged in a dynamic in November 2007. In his oral report to the faculty process that included brainstorming, surveys, discussions, on the final afternoon of the visit, Brother James discernment, planning and finally committing to paper said, “In Psalm 127 we read, ‘Unless the LORD what our vision and efforts for the next seven years will build the house, they labor in vain who build.’ …At be. The process was guided by two internal coordinators, Loughlin we have truly found a house that Christ Pam Turzo and Cecilia Gottsegen, and a Planning built…You have been well led in your efforts to create Team made up of faculty and other stakeholders. blueprints for the future renovations of this house.”

The Clermont Fall 2008 4 Around Loughlin Changing to A President & Principal Model

This fall the students will return to school to find T a restructured administrative staff. As the school continues to grow, its needs continue to grow and change as well. Br. Dennis Cronin, FSC has served as Principal for the last six years but will now begin a new role as President. This will allow him more time to spend growing and implementing the vision of the school as well as developing community and alumni relations.

Jim Dorney, who has joyfully served as Assistant Principal of Student Affairs for 27 years, will be the new Principal overseeing the detailed, day to day operations of the school. English teacher John Flack will become Co-Dean of Student Affairs.

Mr. Dorney is a lifelong resident of Mr. James Dorney Brooklyn, growing up in St. Ephrem parish and graduating from Brooklyn Prep. Since receiving his BS in mathematics from Saint Francis College in 1973, he has devoted his entire professional career as an educator at Bishop Loughlin. He taught math for his first eight years, while coaching basketball and baseball before Bro. Dennis Cronin with Students becoming the athletic director. In 1981 he became assistant principal and has held that position until this year. During Mr. Flack has been teaching English and study skills his career at Loughlin, he has earned an MS in secondary classes at Bishop Loughlin for 27 years. This fall he will education at Hofstra University and a professional diploma become Dean of Student Affairs and serve alongside in educational administration from Fordham University. Ms. Nicole Maxwell `95 in creating a safe and secure environment for our students. He will support the After spending the last 27 years as the Assistant Principal faculty in behavioral management, attendance and of Student Affairs, he is looking forward to his new role as discipline and work mainly with sophomores and seniors. Principal and carrying out the Lasallian mission. He will be leading the school into a new and positive direction as guidelines He coached the bowling team for 17 years, served as from Middle States are implemented to build up our student Assistant Athletic Director for nearly 17 years and leaders. While encouraging teachers and students to continue Athletic Director for two years. Through the years he to strive for excellence in academics, he hopes to work with the also moderated the track team. Mr. Flack has really staff to infuse innovations into the state mandated curriculum. enjoyed working with the Loughlin students in and The Clermont He is also excited to be more involved with alumni events and out of the classroom and has many exciting memories sustaining the connections of Loughlin’s past, present and future. of the Loughlin track team winning close victories.

Through the years, he has balanced the rigors of academic life He is an omnivorous reader but baseball books are with relaxing activities. Mr. Dorney has done extensive road his favorite. His book collection includes 3500 books racing over the years. The highlights of these experiences about baseball. He enjoys the history of baseball and being the completion of the other sports as much as what’s happening currently. His 1980 and 1990 New York City wife, Jeanne, has worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield marathons and the running of for 41 years and survived the World Trade Center the half marathon in each one of attack in 2001. They have two children; Stephen is a the five boroughs in 1991. He is film and video editor and Elizabeth is a student at St. also a horse racing enthusiast. Mr. John Flack Joseph’s College studying early childhood education.

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School www.blmhs.org Kairos Around Loughlin • 5

airos means “God’s Time” in ancient Greek Kand the Kairos retreat is about putting one- self on “God’s time” to build relationships with God and peers as well as spending time in self- reflection. The Kairos retreat is done in many forms and many names all over the country with a heavy emphasis on student leadership as each leader gives a personal witness and leads a small group. The retreat aims to show participants that they are loved, both by God, and by other people, and it is in these interpersonal relationships that God works actively in our lives.

Loughlin’s Kairos journey started when nine juniors and The success of the retreat was evident the first day seniors attended Kairos, run by Archbishop Wood High back to school. Luis Montes, a computer teacher who School outside Philadelphia, PA. They had an adventure knew very little about the retreat, said he noticed that that junior Jimmy Tejeda called “a once in a lifetime a group of his students who attended Kairos “had experience,” and they decided that this retreat was some- come out of their shells and were reaching out to thing needed at Loughlin. “The relationship between God their friends and families.” Luke Patrick O’Connell, and yourself becomes stronger. I realized that people are a religion teacher who was an adult leader on Kairos more alike as human beings,” said Jimmy. “I want to share said, “In three years of working in Catholic education, the experience I had there with others. I want to help my Kairos is the single most important retreat experience classmates realize the same things that I did.” for teenagers.” Our hope is that Kairos will touch Five of these students led 24 Loughlin students on the first the hearts of Loughlin students for years to come. Loughlin Kairos from May 7th-10th, the first of many to come for junior and senior Loughlinites. After this retreat, student response for Kairos was exceptional. Rising seniors signed up to fill two retreats planned for next year with roughly 25 students on each retreat. There will also be one retreat of rising juniors in the spring. Students who go on Kairos can be leaders on future Kairos retreats.

The Clermont Fall 2008 6 Around Loughlin Alumni Panel Discussion • Track & Field

Alumni Share Advice on Life after High School

oughin welcomed back seven of its alumni to take part in our 2nd Annual Alumni Panel LDiscussion. Members of the panel were Jeanette Enriquez ‘99, Jamaal Lewis ‘00, Corey Thomas ’01, Holly Chambers ’03, Ronald Lewis ’03, Ayana Young ’05, and Rajini McRae ’06. Moderated by Development Associate Melissa Benjamin, the panel addressed several topics, including the do’s and don’ts of freshman year, how to choose your classes, and managing the social and academic aspects of college life.

The panel members stressed the importance of utilizing the various resources available at college campuses, such as resident advisors, campus ministry, tutors, office hours for professors, and academic advisors. Rajini McRae brought up one of the most important resources any alumni can have, Loughlin. She remarked, “Don’t forget about Loughlin. Whether you’re going away or staying in New York for college, remember to keep in contact with Loughlin and get involved. You could be sitting on this panel in a few years.” The Development Department would like to thank our alumni for taking the time from school and work to spend the morning with our 2008 graduates.

Lions Continue Tradition of Excellence ickolei Mahlung ’08 was voted the Outstand- Nickolei Mahlung ‘08 and Sheina Roberts ‘09 Ning Athlete of the Brooklyn Diocesan Outdoor were both honored by the New York Daily News as members of the CHSAA All City Team. Track & Field Championships in May 2008. He was also voted Outstanding Athlete of the CHSAA Inter- These students have shown through their hard

The Clermont work and dedication to athletics and academ- sectional City Championships. Nickolei boldly wrote his ics that Loughlin’s legacy of Track and Field name in the annals of Loughlin Track & Field history as greatness will go on for years to come. he won gold medals in both the 100 and 200 meter dashes.

Other City Championship Medalists included Darnell Allen ’08 (Silver Medal- 110 Meter High Hurdles), Ozzie Henderson ’08 (Silver Medal – 400 Meter Intermedi- ate Hurdles), Sheina Roberts ’09 (Silver Medal – 400 Meter Run), Larry Ashton ’08 (Bronze Medal- Discus Two time Olympic cham- Throw), and the Frosh Sprint Medley Relay Team won a pion, Lindy Remigiano Bronze medal (Nana Atuah ’11, Kamoni Robinson ’11, presenting trophy to Mahawa-kai Lahai ’11, and Dominique Miller ’11). Nickolei Mahlung `08

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School www.blmhs.org 6 Around Loughlin Alumni Panel Discussion • Track & Field Reunion 2008 Around Loughlin • 7 Join your Loughlin classmates at the Alumni Reunion! nniversary Suites will celebrate the reunion classes of 1930s, A1940s, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993 and 1998. All alumni are invited to attend. Spouses and guests are welcome.

Anniversary Suites At 2:00 pm, you will be escorted to your anniversary suites. This is a great, relaxed and fun- filled atmosphere where many alumni meet up with each other after years or even decades apart. Light refresh- ments will be served.

Celebration of the Mass All alumni and guests are welcome to attend Mass (Sunday Liturgy). Mass is celebrated in the auditorium and begins at 4:00 pm. The Loughlin Choir will lead the music.

Welcome Ceremony The ceremony will begin at 5:00 pm in the auditorium and will include a slide show presentation of Loughlin yesterday and today, highlighting all the anniversary classes, presentation of class gifts and a rousing rendition of the school song.

Cocktail Reception and Dinner Enjoy fine food in the company of your Loughlin classmates, former and current faculty members, and their guests. Last year, over 350 alumni and guests attended! Cocktails and Dinner are included in registration price.

Secured parking available for 200 cars on Clermont Avenue.

Alumni Reunion Registration Form Loughlin Alumni Please make ___ reservations at $80/Person for Saturday, October 18, 2008. Reunion (Class of 1998 is $50/person) _____ Yes, I will participate in the Class Gift. Enclosed is my gift of $______. October 18, 2008 _____ I am interested in joining the Reunion Committee. 2:00-9:00 PM Name ______Year ______Name of Guest ______Address ______Phone Number ______Email ______Circle one: Check (payable to Bishop Loughlin) Amex Visa MasterCard Card #______Exp. ______Total Amount ______Authorized Signature ______

Please return registration form and fees to Melissa Benjamin at Bishop Loughlin MHS, 357 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Questions? Contact Melissa Benjamin at 718-857-2700 x2252 or [email protected].

TICKETS WILL BE HELD AT THE DOOR

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on the site of the present chancery building at 75 Greene Avenue. The Bishop’s Residence (now La Salle Hall) was completed and used by Bishop Loughlin from May 7, 1889 until his death on December 29, 1891. Bishop McDonnell and Archbishop Molloy lived there until 1933 when it was turned over to the Christian Brothers.

When Charles E. McDonnell became the second Bishop of Brooklyn he considered completing the Cathedral. However, World War I, the flu epidemic of 1918 and re- Old St. James 1851 newed anti-Catholicism distracted him from the Cathedral he first Christian Brothers arrived in New York City in 1848 project. Bishop Molloy succeeded Bishop McDonnell and ordered the dismantling of St. John’s Chapel and the foun- and opened St. Vincent’s School on Canal Street. In 1851 T dation walls of the Cathedral and broke ground for Bishop St. James Parish on Jay Street asked the Brothers to staff Loughlin Memorial High School on this same site in 1932. the first Catholic parochial school in Brooklyn, which had In 1933, the high school for boys was discontinued in existed since 1823 but was moving to a new St. James’ parish and the Brothers were brick basement-and-upper story building. In transferred to the new school on Clermont 1851 they began teaching 320 students in six Avenue, Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, dedicated to the memory of the first grades, arriving each morning on the Fulton Bishop of Brooklyn. Class sessions began Street ferry from their community house on on September 11, 1933 and St. Augustine Canal Street until 1854 when a community High School regained its name. The staff consisted of 25 brothers and 14 laymen house was opened at 256 Pearl Street. Bishop John Loughlin teaching approximately 900 students - St. James Commercial High School, the first Catholic high about 500 from St. James and 400 new freshmen. school on Long1933 Island, was opened at the same location in Loughlin graduated its first class of four year students in 1883. By 1891 there were 500 students and seven Brothers. th 1937. The music for the school song was composed by In 1903 it was chartered by the Regents as St. James Acad- Angelo Consoli and the following year the first edition of emy and in 1907 a new building was erected across from the Loughlinite was published. In 1947, 300 students par- the Pro-Cathedral. Here, full academic and commercial ticipated in a contest to name the school’s mascot. James courses were taught until 1926 when the Diocesan school Sutton `48 submitted the winning idea. Leo the Lion was system was organized and the Academy became St. James named after Br. Leo who was the former athletic director Diocesan High School. It became a tuition free school and and later the bursar at St. James/Bishop Loughlin from two boys from each parish were chosen to attend each year. 1933 until his death in 1947. Bishop McDonnell High School for girls also opened that

The Clermont same year and the Brothers teaching at St. Augustine High School on Park Place were honored to have their school renamed the Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School.

In 1860 Bishop Loughlin purchased a block75 of land bound- ed by Green, Vanderbilt, Lafayette and Clermont Avenues for $75,200 in order to erect a cathedral. On June 21, 1868, the Bishop dedicated the cornerstone for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. St. John’s Chapel, a part of the original plans for the cathedral, was built and opened as a parish church in December 1878. It was located on Clermont Avenue between the current La Salle Hall and the entrance to the track and field. The rectory was built Bishop Loughlin2008 Memorial High School www.blmhs.org th Marching As Before 75 Anniversary • 9

and approximately one third of the students transferred to Loughlin. Bishop McDonnell closed in 1973 and girls were admitted to Loughlin for the first time.

Bishop Loughlin was slated to join the list of school clos- ings. In September 1973, students and faculty staged a protest outside the chancery office. With picket post- ers in hand, they took to the streets chanting “Keep Loughlin Alive.” Athletes wore their uniforms and displayed their trophies while others carried purple and gold banners. Their efforts were a success and Loughlin continues to carry on its traditions today. 1973 Protest march As the Brooklyn Diocese continued to change so did In 1957, the Rockville Centre Diocese was created and Loughlin. Lay teachers continued the Lasallian traditions students from Nassau and Suffolk County began attending of the Christian Brothers. In 1982, the Loughlin band began schools on Long Island. The parishes from Brooklyn and performing at the New York City Marathon becoming the Queens increased the num- first marathon band. In bers of students they sent to 1984 the school received the Loughlin. At this time the Exemplary School Award in January graduating classes recognition of its excellence in were accelerated so that education. In the 1990s, the all seniors would graduate track was rebuilt and the sci- in June each year. Over ence labs were remodeled. the next few years, more Catholic schools opened in At the turn of a new cen- Queens leaving Loughlin to tury, Loughlin looks for- 1933enroll most of its students ward to another 75 years of Catholic education in from Brooklyn and Rock- thGirls track team 1981 away. In 1961 the school Brooklyn. The school began charging tuition at approximately $75 per year. continues to be well maintained, the Lasallian traditions are infused into all of student life and the tradition In the 1960s, enrollment began to decline at the Brooklyn of excellence in academics and athletics continues. Catholic schools and they struggled financially. The Baby Boom was over, many people were moving to the suburbs and the number of lay teachers began to increase. In 751969, St. Augustine Diocesan High School closed its doors

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othing in the history of Bishop Loughlin has been sion through many lay people and Lasallian volun- Nmore influential than the teachings of St. John teers, young college graduates who commit to a one or two year term of service at a Lasallian school. Baptist de La Salle and the leadership of the Christian Brothers. For most of the school’s history, Loughlin I came to Bishop Loughlin six years ago as a Lasal- students were proud to be Brothers’ Boys. Today, lian volunteer and I never left. I joined the Loughlin Faculty as the Director of Campus Ministry and now students will proudly tell you they are Lasallian. supervise the Lasallian Volunteers at Loughlin. This Being Lasallian captures the same spirit instilled into all past year there were two Lasallian volunteers at Bishop Brothers’ Boys. It embodies a community caring for one Loughlin, Sarah Jane Engle from Saint Mary’s Univer- another, lead by a spirit of faith to see Christ in every- sity of Minnesota and Gary Pritts from the University one and whose zeal compels them to touch the hearts of Notre Dame. Together we work with students and of others to lead them to God. The Lasallian tradition faculty to grow the Lasallian spirit at the school by plan- holds high the banner “together and by association.” ning retreats, liturgies, community service projects and fundraising for our brother school St. Mary’s in Kenya. Br. Dennis Cronin often says “To whom much is given, much is1933 expected in return.” This quote is the Gary recalled that a Christian Brother once said to him epitome of what it means to be Lasallian. Loughlin that the role of the brothers as teachers was to fully th offers an education to those who might not other- immerse themselves in the lives of their students to wise receive one with the intention of our students educate them as people, not just academics. “Immers- not only gaining a solid education, but a purpose- ing one’s self in a student’s life is not always the easiest ful goal to help others less fortunate than them. thing,” Gary reflected, “but I try to live that by going to basketball games, asking about their families, their The Christian Brothers have done an amazing job neighborhoods, listening to their music and I do my best of continuing St. John Baptist de La Salle’s mis- to understand where they are so I can meet them there.” The Clermont 75

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1933 ~ 75th Anniversary ~ 2008

The administration, faculty and student body are thrilled to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Bishop Loughlin on October 9, 2008. To commemorate the opening of the school on Clermont Avenue in Sep- tember 1933, several activities have been planned.

• Historical Display on the First Floor • • Penn Relays Championship Display • • Mass at St. James Cathedral • • Processional from St. James to Bishop Loughlin • • Special Blessing from the Bishop • • Alumni Guest Speakers • “Together and by association” Loughlin will continue educating leaders for another 75 years. Be a part of this special celebration by volunteering, attending or supporting the school.

• Volunteer to speak with our students about your experience at Loughlin and growing up in Brooklyn. • Attend the 75th Anniversary Mass at St. James Cathedral. •Support the celebration by making a gift to help build the historical display and preserve the archives of the school. If you are interested in speaking with a group of students about your experience at Loughlin and/or growing up in Brooklyn, or need more information about this event, please contact the Development Office at 718-857-2700 x2251 or [email protected]. The Clermont

St. James Track team

1949 One Mile Penn Relay Champions: Ron Lucas `50, Roy Leo the Lion Lucas `49, Vernon Dixon `51, Peter Marsh `49

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Early Reflections of Loughlin s we embark on the 75th Anniversary of Bishop Loughlin, we recently asked some of our Aalumni from the 1930s to share their memories of Loughlin with us. Here are some of their fondest moments:

James A. Brogan ‘31 My favorite teacher was Br. Donation. He was French-Canadian and liked cigars. Right before graduation, his class bought Br. Donation a box of cigars as a gift. I remember our great basketball team, namely Pop Travers `31 and Art Tully `31. Most of all, I remember the dedicated teachers who provided a great education and set an example worth following for all the students.

Daniel F. Metta ‘36 I attended St. James on a full scholarship. We weren’t required to wear uniform but we did have a specific dress code. It was mandatory to carry a briefcase to school and at 1933the end of the day, the Christian Brothers would randomly choose students and check their briefcases to assure that the proper material was brought home to study. I was an athletic student and played baseball, but never on a varsity team. I still bear a small grudge with the school being that my classmate, John Highland, and I were playing baseball and the bat flew off his hand, hitting my head, which resulted in a fracture and frontal lobe hemorrhage which destroyed my sense of smell. I had an English teacher named Mr. Clark who had a significant impact on my life primarily because he told me, “you always had your hand up and I didn’t choose you because you already knew the answers, therefore,th I wanted to give other students the opportunity to be involved as well.” This is one of my fondest memories. My experience at St. James was unforgettable.

J. Vincent Gallagher ‘37 I had a wonderful experience as a student at Loughlin. The Christian Brothers were very well respected because of the good men that they were. I was valedictorian of my 75class and was a participant of many extra-curricular activities including J.V. Basketball. I also won the oratory contest in 1937 for Northeast New York.

Eugene J. Sullivan ‘38 I had a great experience during my years at Loughlin and it prepared me for college as well as the outside world. The students had to wear a jacket and tie every day. I was the manager of the basketball team and while participating in extra – curricular activities, I also did well academically.

Robert E. Zimmer ‘39 I was very active in fund raising during my years at Loughlin and later was a member of the Familiares. I was unable to participate in many activities because of the length of time it took to get home. My fondest memory is graduation. Loughlin enabled me to attend City College. I have always admired and honored the brothers’ mission and 2008what it is today. This is why I continue to contribute to the school.

The Clermont Fall 2008 14 Loughlin Alumni 18th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Honors Past and Present Loughlin Athletes

he 18th Annual St. James/Bishop Loughlin Brother TAurelius James McManus Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on Saturday, May 3, 2008. The gathering brought together Loughlinites across the years to honor this year’s inductees, a group of alumni whose athletic achievements still amaze us years later. The 2008 inductees were George P. Blaha ’45 (Swimming), Jo- seph W. Blythe ’61 (Baseball), Patrick M. Downs ’44 (Track & Field), Reginald L. Jessie ’97 (Basketball), Gerard C. Pat Downs `44 and his family Klinger ’46 (Track & Field), Jerome F. Murphy ’49 (Track & Field), and Jovan L. Thompson ’95 (Track & Field).

The ceremony was dedicated to two members of the Hall of Fame Committee who passed away just weeks before this year’s event, Anthony “Tony” Benjamin ’88, and Donald Ryan Sr. ’53. After all the Induct- ees gave their acceptance George Blaha `45 with his family speeches, we recognized the past Nugent Brothers Award winners, who were Jovan Family this year’s honored team.

Following the Honored Team Award, it was time to honor the Loughlin student athletes of today. The Brother James Bonilla Award honors two juniors who have added to the high school experience of others by their participation in athletics and other extra-curricular activities. This year’s recipients, Stephanie Rose ’09 and Trevon Hamlet ’09, Joe Blythe 61, Diane Martellaro, Tom Mitrovich have both set a great example for their fellow classmates, The Clermont excelling in academics and athletics.

The Nugent Brothers Award honors the athletic achievements of brothers John ’40, James ’43, and the late Robert ’47 and is given to two seniors who exemplify Christian character and outstanding athletic achievement. This year’s recipients are no strangers to being honored at the Hall of Fame Ceremony, since both Ozzie Henderson ’08 and Elizabeth Knight ’08 also received the Brother James Bonilla Award last year as juniors.

The gathering ended with the singing of the Loughlin School song. Everyone retired to the cafeteria for a buffet Nichole Bullard `01, Jim Nugent `43, Janele Henderson `04

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and for the drawing of the Hall of Fame Raffle. The raffle winners were Harold Nichter `64, $5,000; Bob Leckie, $2,000; Br. Thomas Casey, $1,000; Br. Brendan Gerity `55, $500; and Alfred Schrafel `46, $500. Special thanks goes to Bob Leckie who donated his prize to the Antonio Benjamin Scholarship Fund and Br. Brendan Gerrity who donated half his winnings back to the school.

The evening was enjoyed by all. The Athletic & Develop- ment Departments thank all who attended, and those who participated in the raffle for your continued support of your alma mater.

Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination Form Stephen Murphy, Allan Mulligan `49, Bob Kubic `51, Theresa The Development Office is now accepting nominations Murphy, Jerry Murphy `49, Michael Murphy for the 2009 Athletic Hall of Fame. The objective is to have a broad representation of qualified candidates. Please submit detailed athletic and biographical information for each candidate nominated in this competi- tive process. Candidates must have graduated at least 10 years ago to be considered.

To nominate a Loughlin athlete, please fill out the form below and return it to Bishop Loughlin MHS, Devel- opment Office, 357 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Your Name ______Jerry Klingler `46 and his family Class ______

Nominee’s Name ______

Class ______

Briefly describe the reason for nomination:

______

George Blaha `45, Joe Blythe 61, Pat Downs `44, Gerard Klingler `46

The Clermont Fall 2008 16 Loughlin Alumni 2008 Lion/Lancer Open Golf Outing

n Thursday morning of June 26th, 2008, O188 Bishop Loughlin, St. Augustine, and Bishop McDonnell alumni and friends

gathered at Middle Island Country Club for our

12th Annual Lion/Lancer Golf Outing. The

eager golfers began the day with registration

and a continental breakfast. The crowd

was buzzing as old friends got reacquainted

Bob Conry `70, Russell Fumuso `70 and geared up for a day of golfing.

Through out the day the golfers played under cloudy skies with a few passing rain showers, but the weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the group. Later that afternoon, the sun began to come out, just as the golfers were wrapping up their final holes and heading back to the clubhouse for cocktails and dinner. Once everyone was back, the golfers were busy recounting stories of the day and purchasing 50/50 raffle tickets. Our emcee for the evening was Joe Charles, and not being a stranger to this event he made the program fun and well received. We were pleased to have Brooklyn Dodger Ralph Branca with us and were able to ask him questions about his experiences playing professional baseball, as well as his opinion on the state of major John Burke, Ralph Amato, Blaise Guzzardo `65 The Clermont

1st place team from JNB Printing

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league baseball today. Dinner was served buffet style, and then it was time for awards and prizes to be given out.

The first place team was from JNB Printing lead by John Bottega. The second place team was Tom Duffy `56 and his sons Brian, Glen and Tom Jr. Third place went to the foursome from Coca –Cola Bottling Company. Longest drive winners were Joe Long, John Mitchell and Martha Parry, Bishop McDonnell class of `54. Closest to the Pin Mike Ridge `71, Bill Heaney `71, Brian Connolly`73, Bill Wise `74 was awarded to Tim Roth, Bernie O’Hara `73 and Paul Tapogna `65. Three prizes were awarded for the Grand Prize Raffle. Sal Curiale `62 won the Caribbean cruise

After the last award was given and the last raffle ticket pulled, alumni spent a little more time together before they all headed home. This year’s event raised over $30,000 to fund scholarships at Bishop Loughlin. On behalf of the Golf Committee, we thank all who attended and participated to make this event a success. We also thank all the volunteers (parents, alumni, and Loughlin Staff) for all your hard work the day of the event. Tim Bolan `76, Derek Cox `77, Pat Killen, Kevin O’Neill

Ed Lannan `73, John Kelly, Bernie O’Hara `73, Jimmy Bennett `73 Ray Russo `56, Chuck Monahan `56, Al Gaudelli `56, Jack Tenaglia `56

John Fehling `60, Bob Dunne `60, Kevin Frain Peter Grassel, Nancy Chinchar, Allan `58, Kevin Daly `61 Grassel, Bob Bolebruch

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Class of 1934 Penn State University. He was Lowell, MA. His photos and between his freshman and also honored by the American sketches created during his sophomore years at Loughlin Capt. Francis X. Riley USCG, Chemical Society for 60 years of military service have been pub- he and classmate Don DeJar- Ret. will celebrate 66 years of membership. lished in the Joseph V. Parrino: din earned $70 - $80 a month marriage to his wife, Rosemary, Veterans History Project. working at a cauliflower farm in June 2008. William J. Pfeiffer and his wife, near Stamford, NY during their Carol, took a trip to the Holy summer vacations. Land with a group from the Class of 1949 Class of 1939 Passionists Retreat Center in William J. Swords retired after Joseph A. Dehler says hello to Riverdale last year. It was an 40 years of practice in family Francis G. Spillane turned 87 everyone and looks forward to awe-inspiring experience. medicine. Now he works in a on May 7, 2008. He is looking seeing everyone again soon! forward to the reunion of World free clinic two days a week. He War 2 – 8th Air Force Bomb Class of 1945 Henry J. Spinner remembers the enjoys playing golf and skiing, Group in England in late May. rafters shaking when everyone and spending time with his nine He contributes his good health Walter T. McDonald recently sang Holy God We Praise Thy grandchildren. to four years of track under co-authored Finding Freedom Name, Brother Adrian Lewis Gregory J. Wilson retired George Eastment. – The Untold Story of Joshua saying “Okie Dokie Sonny Boy,” after a career in the helicopter Glover, Runaway Slave, pub- and wearing the same tie for industry. He currently enjoys lished by Wisconsin Historical four years while at Loughlin. Class of 1941 home fix up projects for his five Society Press. daughters and 12 grandchildren. John E. Dolan and his wife Class of 1951 are now great grandparents Class of 1947 and enjoying over 20 years of Paul J. Glynn will always keep retirement in Florida and visits Julius Fiori enjoys hearing his memories of his years at with their 8 sons and 19 grand from his old friends. He and his Loughlin in his heart. children. wife have retired and their two grandchildren moved to North Carl S. Koch remembers holding Anthony Thomas remembers Carolina. the record for the 50 yard dash. that during his four years at As a freshman in May of 1947, Loughlin, he was never late or Robert P. McManus recalls he was clocked at 8.4 seconds Fred Lamarca, Mike Zaccaro `63 absent! that one of the happiest days in by Howard Bolger, assistant to his life was being admitted to Bill Miles. If anyone was slower, Class of 1955 William E. Quinn, passed away Loughlin. It launched him into a God bless him! on September 20, 2007. His life of total fulfillment. Thomas O’Keeffe is a pharma- widow, Margaret Quinn, remem- cist for New York State. He has bers that William continued to Class of 1952 five children, and is very thank- be a proud alumnus of Loughlin James J. Costello is retired ful for the education he received throughout his life. He truly after spending 20 years in the from Loughlin. loved the school and his time Air Force and nearly 25 years at spent there. the investment banking firm of Class of 1956 Lazard Freres. Class of 1943 Eugene D. Alexander recently moved to an active adult com- Clarence J. Hoeffner enjoyed Hector Batista `77, Earl Holford `89 Class of 1954 munity in Jackson, NJ. He and reading the names in the Cler- Class of 1948 Joseph G. Kiefer went onto St. his wife are fully enjoying their mont of many of his fellow track John’s University after graduat- new home and available activi- teammates at Loughlin and at Francis A. Keegan received his ing from Loughlin. He taught at ties.

The Clermont Manhattan. Bachelor’s in Chemical Engi- a Catholic high school in Queens Peter Beyer will be inducted neering from Rensellear Poly- soon after. He retired after into the Manhattan College technic and L.L.B. Georgetown Class of 1944 almost 35 years of teaching in Athletic Hall of Fame on De- University. He retired from 1996. He is happily married to cember 6, 2008. Edward E. Conway has great Lalos & Keegan – a law firm in his wife, Mary Ann, and enjoys memories, even at 82 years old, D.C. He works as a volunteer spending time with his three Frank J. Dehler still lives in and hopes that Loughlin will at The Science Museum of Vir- children and four grandchil- Floral Park & South Hampton, always be around! He went from ginia, demonstrating scientific dren. He had a great time at his Long Island and works in the Loughlin into the US Air Force principles to students. He is a 50th reunion in 2004. He still insurance business. He really and was already adjusted for dis- very active tennis player, and remembers his days at Loughlin, enjoyed the 50th reunion & golf cipline. He sends many thanks remains very fit from YMCA especially when the train cost outings he has attended in the to the Christian Brothers. activities. five cents and tuition was only past. $30. What a bargain! Daniel B. Murphy celebrated Joseph Parrino is a retired Edward M. McDermott and th his 50 anniversary of receiving school teacher from Westford, John Mellard remembers that his family are involved with a Ph.D. in Fuel Science from MA and currently resides in assisting a priest from Kenya

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whom they met in Rome seven Alumni Networking Reception. Class of 1960 of the handball courts, swim- years ago. This priest has now The night was also coincidental- ming team, dances, and the completed his studies there and ly his 50th basketball anniversary. Robert Pritchard married a Loughlin faculty. is in The Vatican Diplomatic It was a great evening: Loughlin Bishop’s Girl 50 years ago. He retired from the aerospace Service. The priest speaks defeated Xaverian in a hotly Class of 1962 seven languages and is currently contested game; the alumni industry (Apollo program, space working in Ghana. Education basketball players, both men and shuttle program & GPS pro- Donald Lerario retired at the works wonders! women, were recognized during gram). He holds a B.S. & M.S. end of 2007 from the pharmacy halftime and were greeted with Degree in Engineering. He and staff at the VA Hospital in Bath, Phil O’Mara has retired from rousing applause. John Klemm his wife live in Southern Califor- NY. After a 40 year pharmacy Bridgewater College, Bridge- ’65, Charles O’Donnell ‘59(also nia and play a lot of golf. career, Don now works a day water, Virginia, where he has former teammate), and the De- Howard E. Ammerman retired or two a week pouring wine in taught English since 1989. velopment staff made everyone as Senior Vice President/Chief the tasting room of Herman feel welcome. Kudos to all for Ray Russo now teaches at Dowl- Marketing Officer of Lifetime J. Weimer Winery on Seneca your hard work that evening. ing College in Oakdale, after Brands, a producer and dis- Lake in the Finger Lakes of New teaching history at St. Joseph’s tributor of kitchenware products. York. Community Theater and College in Patchogue. He was He is enjoying life with his six occasional per diem pharmacy promoted to Associate Adjunct grandchildren and doing some work fills out most of his time. Professor and moderates the volunteer work. Don also participated in a World history club. His wife is the Class Driving tour last February Director of Student Life at St. Jospeh Hurley retired after 32 in Borrego Springs, CA. It was Joseph’s College in Patchogue. years working with the Federal the thrill of a lifetime to drive Ray loves history and fondly Courts and plans to remain on a Ferrari, a Lamborghini and remembers how his 10th grade Long Island. other exotic cars. history teacher at Loughlin, Mr. Thomas H. Shay was awarded a John P. Mellor retired from Zember, nurtured his desire to Lifetime Achievement Award by his banking career in 1998. He teach history. the Photo Imaging Manufactur- divides his time between his ers & Distributors Association homes in Greenwich Village and Class of 1957 Br. Dennis Cronin, Gerard Klingler `46 in recognition for his contribu- New Orleans. tions to and achievements in Kevin M. Casey is enjoying his Class of 1958 the photographic industry for first grandchild who was born in more than 40 years. He thanks Charles M. March, MD, wife Ja- January 2006. He is still selling Loughlin for the preparation and mie, and daughter Isabella look oil paintings at art shows and is education that enabled him to forward to the 50th reunion on looking forward to the ski sea- earn this award. son, a sport he began at age 64. October 18th. Congratulations to the class of 2008, and to the Lawrence Devine entered the Christian Brothers for excellent Class of 1961 Coast Guard after graduation accomplishments. and four years later he became a Kenneth P. Harvey is enjoying police officer in Suffolk County. Michael B. Walsh looks forward retirement from being a New Joe Lenihan `48, Stephen Lenihan In 1966 he was shot while on to his 50th anniversary this fall. York City high school principal. duty and became paralyzed He wants the ceremony to end All 10 children have finished Class of 1963 from the waist down. Despite with a “rapid dismissal.” college and life revolves around his injuries, he was promoted to grandchildren, travelling with his Joseph DiBenedetto is a wife, Veronica, and swimming. Litigation Partner at Winston & sergeant in 1969 and created a Class of 1959 magazine for the Suffolk County Strawn. Frank Rizzo is moving to Police Department. He retired Jack Russell celebrated the 100th the Berkshires to be near the John V. Salierno fondly remem- in 1971 and passed away in 1981 anniversary of St. Charles Hos- National Shrine of the Divine bers his days at Loughlin. He due to health problems related pital in Port Jefferson as a board Mercy where he and his wife to the shooting. member. He also looks forward worship and volunteer. to 2009 when he will celebrate Donald McCarthy is living hap- th his 50 Anniversary with the Thomas Schnatz retired from pily in the Maine woods after class of 1959. He is proud that Entergy Corporation after 33 retiring 11 years ago from teach- 2 of his 11 grandchildren will years. He lives with his wife, ing mathematics at St. John’s attend John Hopkins University Darlene, in New Orleans, and University. to play lacrosse. He remembers has almost completed the res- Bert Bunyan and his family Brother Alfred & Brother Au- toration of his home which was (wife and two sons, ages 14 & relius James who taught him to nearly destroyed by Hurricane 12) had the pleasure of attending think. Too few people do it now. Katrina. He has fond memories Loughlin’s 1st Homecoming &

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worked hard on the yearbook Navy Yard. He also owns 316 Morgan Chase, providing cor- Johnson have been married putting together the senior Realty Group LLC- Apartment respondent bank services with for ten years and are living in section. Brother Christian was Complex around the corner New York State. He missed the Charlotte, NC with their three the moderator. He has been from Bishop Loughlin. What he 2007 Lion/Lancer Golf Outing, children. The youngest, Anaya, practicing law in Middle Village, remembers most about Loughlin but was happy to see old friend was born on July 6, 2007. Queens for over 35 years. He was the discipline he received Billy Wise representing the also sits as a Director for Mas- from the faculty. Class of ’74. Class of 1990 peth Federal Savings & Loan. Class of 1968 Class of 1976 Sheret Young is living happily Class of 1964 in Brooklyn with her husband James D. Schmid can’t believe Luis Ostolozaga will be and two children, a 13 year old Mike Cunningham is proud of that 40 years have passed since inducted into the Manhattan daughter and five year old son. his son who has received a base- his graduation. He wonders College Athletic Hall of Fame ball scholarship to ASU and has where the time has gone. on December 6, 2008. Class of 1993 been drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Class of 1969 Class of 1981 Janice M. Campbell – Stiwart received her Master’s of Science Joseph H. LaMura is the Chief Joseph Kisinki has worked in from the Graduate School of Deputy Clerk of Court, U.S. the securities field since his Education and Psychology from District Court, Southern District graduation in 1981. He presently Touro College this past January. of NY Federal Court. works for the French bank So- ciete Generale. He remembers Gerard J. Quinn graduated from how nice the teachers were and City College of New York and also how nice his fellow students Stephanie Rose `09, Elizabeth Yale Law School. He has been Knight `08, Ozzie Henderson `08 were at Loughlin. He is single working on Wall Street for the and living in Brooklyn, NY. Class of 1965 last 25 years. He says he’s sorry now that he didn’t pay more Joseph Robinson had a baby John W. Dattner retired from attention in Brother Eugene’s girl, Jazzmin, on April 28, 2008. his position as Vice President Latin Class. of Claims at General Reinsur- Joseph M. Savino will soon be- Class of 1987 ance Corporation in January Richie Leib, Kevin Gallagher Jr., gin his 10th year as a Controller 2006. He moved to Delaware in Vaughn Young and Sharon Kevin Gallagher `66, Kerry Fleming for Waste Management of New August 2006, where he began his York. The four years he spent at own LLC to provide arbitration Loughlin were the best years of and consulting services to the his life. reinsurance industry. He was We Want Your St. James/Bishop also recently elected President of a newly created home workers Class of 1970 Loughlin Memorabilia! civic association. Arthur B. Sturm remembers The Development Office is always looking for any having fun playing tennis and all Bishop Loughlin memorabilia to preserve the Class of 1966 throughout the Brooklyn bor- ough. He currently works as an school’s history and create displays for alumni events. Frank J. Cheswick’s favor- Electrical Troubleshooter at Con Banners, pictures, scrapbooks, report cards, ticket ite memory of Loughlin was Edison in Brooklyn. Brother Aquinas Kevin. They stubs, Jamesonian’s (especially from 1994 to 2004) and must have made the movie anything else you can find from your high school days. The Clermont “Dead Poets Society” after him. Class of 1973 Brother Aquinas was the best teacher he ever had. Thomas Robertazzi is a profes- Do you have news to share with sor at Stony Brook University, your fellow Classmates? and published a new computer Class of 1967 networking textbook last fall. Send your Class Notes to: He still remembers the Wang John C. Lupero continued his calculator the Loughlin Math Janet Griffin, education at St. Francis College Department had in the seventies, Alumni Events & Publications Director after graduating from Lough- which he saw in a museum years at lin. He has been married to his later. wife, Stephanie, for 35 years [email protected] and has two daughters, one is an or architect and the other is a New Class of 1974 contact her at York City teacher. He owns Big 1.718.857.2700, x2251. Apple Warehouse & Distribu- Peter Attanasio currently serves tion located in the Brooklyn as Senior Vice President with JP

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In Memoriam Edward A. Zepernick ’54, St. A’s Arthur J. Spring ’55 St. A’s Bishop Loughlin expresses sympathy to the families and John H. Coburn ’56, St. A’s friends of these individuals. Dennis Conca ’56, St. A’s Alumni & Staff Victor A. Leonardi ’56, St. A’s William J. Roth ’56, St. A’s Rosemary Kenny-Franklin Hayes ’30, BMD Edward Sperzel ’56, St. A’s James P. Egan ’34, St. A’s Richard J. Klenert ‘57 Warren Lowe ’35, St. A’s Robert E. Haverlin ’58, St. A’s Harold J. Withers ’35, St. A’s Joseph E. McGlynn ’58, St. A’s Br. Richard Duerr FSC ‘37 Albert Santangelo ’58, St. A’s Edith Donato-Grasson ’39, BMD Patrick M. Joyce ’59, St. A’s Francis T. Murray ‘39 Kevin E. Panker ‘59 Robert J. Norman ‘39 Anthony Quagliano ’59, St. A’s James W. Ballow ‘40 Michael T. Gregg ’61, St. A’s Rev. Daniel J. Sheehan ‘40 Robert Hansen ‘62 Joseph A. Murphy ’41, St. A’s Robert C. Hassett ’62, St. A’s Walter F. Schretzman ‘41 Louise Mille - Mother of John E. Gallagher ’42 St. A’s Gary E. Milo ’62, St. A’s Robert A. Snowber ‘42 Robert Stefano ’62, St. A’s Cornelius F. Gillespie ‘43 Francis Cassidy ’63 St. A’s Joseph F. McGuire ‘43 Robert Massato ’63 St. A’s Vincent J. Gallagher ‘45 Raymond C. Sullivan ’64, St. A’s Edward T. Griffin ’45, St. A’s Stanley Antoniewicz ’65, St. A’s Mary Jacob-Corigliano ’45, BMD Ronald DiCapua ’65, St. A’s Donald Miles ’45, St. A’s Gerard R. Littlefield ‘65 Gilbert F. O’Grady ’45, St. A’s Timothy J. Fitzpatrick ‘68 Robert E. Spye ’45, St. A’s Joseph Galloghy ’68, St. A’s Salvatore J. Sciano ‘46 Roy Prieto ’68, St. A’ Edward F. Shedlick ’46, BL William A. Kenney ‘70 James P. Donlon ’47, St. A’s John J. Gruenfelder ‘72 Edward J. Fitzsimmons ‘47 Shane D. Officer ’80 Eugene W. O’Hara ’47 St. A’s Antonio Benjamin ‘88 Daniel V. Titus ’47, St. A’s John J. Waldron ’47 St. A’s Loughlin Family Anthony P. Apollo ‘48 Richard Ward ’48, St. A’s Richard M. Sheehan ’34, St. A’s John J. Bernhard ’49, St. A’s Father of Marianne Sheehan, former Faculty BLMHS Frank J. Gerrato ‘49 Henry Hennessey, Sr. Robert R. Morgan ‘49 Husband of Catherine E. Murphy-Hennessey ’53, BMD Salvatore E. Nespoli ‘49 Stephen Perrell George A. Asseng ’50, St. A’s Son-in-Law of Dorothy Markianus-Ilijic ’58, BMD Alexander F. Logatto ‘50 Carolyn Mille Ronald Lucas ‘50 Wife of Eric Mille ‘62 Mario A. Ruocco ’50, St. A’s Jocelyn Wieder Rocco Camerieri ‘51 Wife of Robert J. Wieder ’70, St. A’s William J. Fitzgerald ‘51 Joseph Bradley Edward J. Mitchell ‘51 Father of Clarise Bradley ‘81 James R. Cox ‘53 Rueben Crichlow Robert Grant ’53 Father of Duane Crichlow ‘91 John Lawrence Heckmer ’53 Mary Cronin Donald F. Ryan ‘53 Mother of Bro. Dennis Cronin FSC, Principal BLMHS George J. Costigan ’54 and Dan Cronin `62 Francis J. Donohue ‘54 James F. Ganley ’54, St. A’s James J. Rogers ’54, St. A’s Daniel W. Rouse ‘54

The Clermont Fall 2008 A l u m n i Events September 27, 2008 St. Augustine Alumni Reunion

October 9, 2008 75th Anniversary Celebration

October 15, 2008 Career Day

October 18, 2008 Bishop Loughlin Alumni Reunion

Bishop John Loughlin Council November 13, 2008 Dinner

Alumni Homecoming Basketball February 13, 2009 Game

An Afternoon of Culture and Fashion March 1, 2009 Angelo Consoli Award Ceremony Visit Loughlin online at

Bishop McDonnell Alumnae April 4, 2009 our new website! Reunion

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