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Autumn 2008 EXP LO R E R The Official Magazine of La Salle College High School EXP LO R E R The Official Magazine of La Salle College High School EXP LO R E R The Official Magazine of La Salle College High School REPORT OF ANNUAL GIVING 2007–2008 EXP LO R E R The Official Magazine of La Salle College High School EXP LO R E R The Official Magazine of La Salle College High School 1 Explorer Autumn 2008 EXP LO R E R Table of Contents The Official Magazine of La Salle College High School Features Report of Annual Giving Men of Service 2007–2008 Page 6 Page 15 Operation Bedding Letter from the President Page 11 Page 17 Letter from the Chairman of the Board of Trustees Highlights Page 16 Legacy Photos Honor Roll of Donors Page 3 Page 21 Happenings at La Salle Page 4 Departments Endowment From The Hip Funds Page 2 Page 12 Deaths, Births, and Memoriam Page 48 2 Explorer Autumn 2008 From The Hip! EXP LO R E R Spring is often the season associated with renewal; however, it was this fall The Official Magazine of La Salle College High School that brought a sense of revitalization to the campus of La Salle College High School. The four-level, 40,000 square foot addition that opened in conjunction with the start of the 150th school year, enhanced the existing academic space and the new Marian Chapel brought a bona fide place of worship to the school President community. The restoration of the center courtyard provided the perfect bridge Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 between the new and original structures. The energy generated from this new Principal construction is matched only by the splendor of the building itself as visitors Joseph L. Marchese continually find themselves in awe of its beauty and features. Vice President of Institutional Advancement The renovations to the third floor of McClean Hall, which were completed Daniel L. McGowan in November – new windows and doors, walls, ceilings, lighting, HVAC, and lockers – have rejuvenated the once aging academic wing. The sequential Alumni Association President renovation of this building remains on schedule with the second floor due to Anthony J. Gillespie ’68 open in April and the first floor scheduled to be completed over the summer and Editor prior to the start of the 2009-2010 school year. The current construction projects Christopher M. Carabello ’82 will continue to revitalize La Salle College High School well into next year. Editorial and Production Assistance Fall also saw the renewal of an old rivalry with La Salle (and the Philadelphia Barbara Franks Catholic League) entering play in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Cathleen P. Winning Association (PIAA). For the first time since 1980, the winners from the Philadelphia Catholic League and Philadelphia Public League would meet to Contributing Writers Michael F. Donohoe, DC ’79 crown a true “City” champion (PIAA District XII Champion). By winning Catholic 1st Lt. Patrick T. McCarthy, USA ’02 League Championships in Golf, Cross Country, and Football, the Explorers played for the City Championship in three sports and won two – Golf Photography and Cross Country. Greg Bobowski John J. Burns The September issue of Philadelphia Magazine featured La Salle College High Christopher M. Carabello ’82 School as one of the top schools in the area for technology as well as service. Davor Studios Only a handful of schools received recognition in more than one category and David DeBalko the article spoke to the uniqueness of La Salle’s programs and offerings. The Kerper Studios National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of ten seniors from Michael Maicher La Salle College High School who are semifinalists in the 2009 competition for Brother James Rieck, FSC ’57 Merit Scholarship Awards. With an additional twenty National Merit Commended United States Army students, La Salle reemerged as the leader of National Merit recognized students amongst Catholic and private secondary schools in the Delaware Valley. Artwork and Design John Burns Graphic Design I encourage you to renew your interest in La Salle College High School and, by doing so, get to experience an institution that is growing, thriving, and gaining Address attention across the state of Pennsylvania. Explorer La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Wyndmoor, PA 19038 Christopher M. Carabello ’82 215 233 2350 Phone Editor 215 836 4502 Fax [email protected] The Explorer is published quarterly by La Salle College High School. The Explorer welcomes letters to the Editor concerning alumni, school, and topics published in the magazine. The Editor of the Explorer reserves the right to make all decisions regarding La Salle College High School, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young men the content and information published of varied backgrounds, is conducted in the tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle. Through a broad in the magazine. and balanced, human and Christian education, La Salle College High School guides each student in the development of his unique God-given talents and fosters a commitment to academic excellence, service, and leadership. Mission Statement adopted by the Middle States Evaluation Team March 2007 3 Explorer Autumn 2008 Legacy Photos – Class of 2012 Second Generation Explorers The Class of 2012 includes sixty-six “Legacies,” students whose fathers and/or grandfathers attended La Salle College High School. These students are pictured above with President Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 and Principal Joseph Marchese at the Freshman Orientation on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. First Row (left to right) Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60, President, Nick Benyovszky, Francis Blust, Matthew Brauckmann, Corey Brown, Anthony Buonomo, Andrew Carlin, Kevin Ciasullo, and Joseph Marchese, Principal. Second Row (left to right) Brendan Collins, Nicholas Daly, Colin Dingley, Michael Donnelly, Thomas D’Orazio, Sean Dougherty, Luca Dragani, Stephen Duffy, and Patrick Eble. Third Row (left to right) Sam Farris, Daniel Finnegan, Malcom Flynn, Patrick Flynn, Matthew Franzen, Gerard Gallagher, Fred Gerngross, Alexander Giuffrida, Ryan Healy, and Christopher Heleniak. Fourth Row (left to right) George Kenney, Alex Lintner, Zachary Lintner, Matthew Magarity, Kevin Maginnnis, Paul Maginnis, James Mahoney, Kevin Marble, and John Markman, Fifth Row (left to right) Michael Mars, Kyle Martin, David Martosella, Kevin McBride, Alex McCarthy, Justin McKenney, Michael McNamara, Michael Meehan, Kevin Menkhaus, and Diego Morales. Sixth Row (left to right) Thomas Mullin, Dillon Pierce, James Pollino, Stephen Price, Philip Radomski, Alec Reimel, Vincent Sacco, Jake Sciolla, and Peter Shields. Top Row (left to right) Brian Shott, Brian Smart, Adam Stefanowicz, Brian Stefanowicz, Connell Sykes, William Toner, Daniel Waslenko, Alex Weinrich, Mark Weitzman, Matt Williams, and Frank Worthington. Missing from the photo: William Bruno Third Generation Explorers Pictured with President Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 and Principal Joseph Marchese are nine boys from the Class of 2012 whose fathers and grandfathers are alumni of La Salle College High School. Luca Dragani Sam Farris Fred Gerngross Alexander Giuffrida Kyle Martin Michael Meehan Philip Radomski Brian Stefanowicz Matt Williams 4 Explorer Autumn 2008 Happenings At La Salle Underdogs Rule Proud Grandparents The Football Team began the season unranked and not picked to make the The holiday season commenced with over 340 grandparents proudly visiting playoffs. In September, they snapped St. Joseph’s Prep 55-game regular season with their freshman grandsons on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 for a winning streak that had dated back to 1999 and proceeded to finish the season Thanksgiving Prayer Service lead by La Salle’s chaplain, Reverend Anthony tied for first place in the Philadelphia Catholic League Red Division. In the Janton ‘69. Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 offered a few remarks before playoffs, they beat The Prep for a second time and then avenged an earlier loss inviting the guests to light refreshments in the auditorium followed by family to Father Judge to capture their second Philadelphia Catholic League photos in the gym. The grandparents concluded their visit by touring the new Championship in three years. The “dream season” came to an end when the first floor addition including the chapel, campus ministry, and the book store. Explorers lost to George Washington High School in the City Championship game (PIAA District XII AAAA Championship). The team was comprised of seventeen All-Catholics, of which ten were underclassman, and Head Coach Drew Gordon was named Coach-Of-The Year. Crossing The Finish Line Fresh off winning their sixth consecutive Philadelphia Catholic League Championship and first ever District XII Championship, the Cross Country Team traveled to the Hershey Parkview Cross Country Course and ran what is perhaps Arsenic and Old Lace the greatest team race in school history. They entered the Pennsylvania State What happens when two elderly sisters take it upon themselves to ease the Championship largely overlooked by most outside observers, despite having won loneliness of others by poisoning them? La Salle College High School presented the Philadelphia Catholic League and District XII in very impressive fashion. three performances of Arsenic and Old Lace, the hilariously funny Broadway farce The Explorers were only ranked 10th in the state; however, their pack running that spawned the Frank Capra movie of the same name. The performances ran style proved to be too much. After waiting nearly 45 minutes for results, it October 17–19, 2008 and featured a diverse cast representing students from was finally announced that La Salle had finished second – 35 points behind all four classes. North Penn, who were ranked 11th in the USA and 2nd in the Northeast. Navy Seal Men of Intellect The Men of La Salle held the 59th Annual Father/Son Banquet on Thursday, The National Merit Scholarship Program announced the names of ten seniors November 20, 2008 at Williamson Restaurant in Horsham.