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May 2011 Volume Twenty Number 9 Dear Parents and Guardians, Can you believe that another school year is about to past into history? Due to the school’s pace, things around here seem to pass all too quickly. I wish you and your son a most successful end to this year and a wonderful summer. I look forward to seeing many familiar faces when fall arrives. Special congratulations to our Senior Class who will bring their Lasallian education to a completion on June 5, 2011. The class will gather for two final celebrations at their Baccalaureate Mass on Friday, June 4, 2011 and Commencement Exercises the following morning at 10:00 am. The Class of 2011 has truly been a special group. They are a class that has accomplished much, while building a strong bond among them. It is a pleasure to see how they respect one another and encourage the various God-given talents found in each other. Without question the faculty, staff and administration are going to miss the Class of 2011. I wish each senior only the best as they move on to yet bigger challenges in their lives. I cannot forget the underclassmen that have completed their respective academic years as they have risen to academic challenges and proven their worth. Congratulations to these young men as they prepare for their “promotion” day. I also wish to express my appreciation to our many coaches and moderators on yet another successful season. Often we forget the successes of our students both on and off the fields. This year, La Salle can proudly boast of our success in regional band competitions along with the ever growing successes of our student Lab Manager Program and their Microsoft certifications. These are but two examples of the excellence expected of La Salle Gentlemen. My hat is off to all of our activities and sports teams on a terrific year. I know you join me in saluting our boys for their generosity to our volunteer service programs and in their La Salle Responds initiative to fund many non-profits foundations. I would like to thank those who participated in the recent Student Talent Show that raised funds “For Pete’s Sake” Foundation. Peter Bossow ‘86 lost his battle with cancer, but always wanted to see young adults fighting similar battles granted one final wish. The proceeds from that evening helped to make that dream a reality. Enjoy the accomplishments of the year and a wonderful summer vacation! Happy Mothers’ Day! Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ‘60 President Class of 2011 Ryan Edward Abbott Jonathan Patrick Draham Patrick James Looby William Rutledge Rate Jamal Amin Abdur-Rahman Tyler Joseph Dunphy John Philip Loughery Connor James Reilly Christopher Brett Alexander Charles Joseph Dunton Joseph Matthew Lukach Benedict Joseph Reilly Dennis Francis Anao Joseph Andrew Dusing Brian Joseph Lynch Robert Rhodes Nicholas Jay Angiolillo Stephen Alexander Duzinski Gordon Patrick Lynch Marcus L. Richardson Juliano Carlo Arici Sean Thomas Dwyer Alex D. Lynn Matthew Joseph Rose Dalton James Becker Andrew C. Eckert Brendan Mills Lyons James W. Rose, III Corey Tyler Begor Anthony M. Esposito, Jr. Charles Jackson Magee Colin Patrick Rothwell Andrew Patrick Belcher Daniel Raymond Ezzo Kamran S. Mahmud Adam George Rotzal Ryan Patrick Belcher Michael Francis Ferrier Matthew John Mahoney James Patrick Ryan Michael J. Bell, Jr. William Patrick Fisco Colin Edward Malone Nicholas Kern Sabia Jerry M. Bellettirie Terrence J. Foley, Jr. William Patrick Marble Eric Armando Samuels Eric Samuel Besso Joseph Louis Forcellini Edward Henry Marino Michael Joseph Sanders Andrew G. Biaesch Kevin Forster Del C. Markward, Jr. John Joseph Santangelo Jeffery Ervin Biernat, Jr. Nicholas James Frazzette Jordan Andrew Mayo Matthew Santiago Andrew Philip Bilotta Jeremy David Fus Joseph J. Mazzi, III Richard Albert Sauter John Paul Bogorowski Tyler Allen Gaber Brian Richard McAloon John Rudolph Schatz Harry Bonet William Nicholas Galbally Timothy James McCabe Daniel Peters Schelkun Brendan Owen Boyle Victor Rafael Garcia Ryan William McCann Brendan Hunter Schluth Matthew M. Braithwaite Ryan James Geiger Joseph William McCreavy Robert H. Schrupp Richard P. Brazukas, Jr. Christopher G. Genesio Christopher Martin McElroy Andrew Francis Shafer Alexander R. Brecht Benedetto Giaimo Terence McFadden Nicholas Lee Shafer Daniel P. Brennan Stephen R. Gibbons Shamus Patrick McGowan Jonathan Michael Shettsline Joseph Charles Brown Kevin Patrick Gillespie Patrick Sean McGuire Tyler James Sicilia William John Burger Casey Thomas Gillespie Colin Andrew McIntosh Nicholas Grant Simone Nicholas A. Burns Patrick Daley Givnish Jeffrey McKenna Michael D. Smith Ian Matthew Bush Michael J. Glatz Michael Hugh McNally Thomas Robert Smith, Jr. Colin Patrick Bush Christian D'Anthony Green Clayton David Melsheimer David P. Speese Craig Alexander Cabrey William Norbert Hammeke Dominic Mirabile Eric B. Stone Shane M. Campbell John Patrick Harkins Frederick Anthony Mischler Brendan Patrick Stone Charles William Cannon Michael Ryan Harrell Kyle Frederick Mischler Alexander Christos Subers Robert Capece, Jr. Joseph Charles Harvey Michael Anthony Miskiel Curran Thomas Sullivan Anthony Angelo Caporizzo Andrew Martin Heller William F. Mitchell, III Sean Michael Sweeney Cameron Michael Cappo Alexander Nicholas Hicks Michael John Mooney Colin William Sweitzer Alexander R. Carapellotti Alexander Michael Holva James T. Mooney,III Francis A. Szamboti Michael A. Casciano, Jr. Thomas John Horn Seamus Connor Morgan Benjamin Mark Thackray, Jr. Christopher James Catalino Samuel T. Hyder Christopher David Muggler Ian S. Thompson Anthony Robb Certa Michael Timothy Jacobsen Patrick J. Mulderig Sean Patrick Toner Kendal Lamar Chaney Alexander D. Jaconski Conor Francis Murphy Thomas Edward Trainer Ryan Cocron J. Thomas Jaquay Joseph Ryan Naji Kieran J. Trainer Thomas Edward Coleman III Joshua Michael Jaskowiak Edward Francis Nelling, III Frank R. Trocino III Steven Michael Collins Zachary David Jones Malcolm Henry Nichols William Bradley Turner John Patrick Corcoran Edward Joyner-Mitchell John Preson Nicola Michael A. Vecchione, Jr. Michael Declan Crouse Alexander Joseph Junod Robert N. C. Nix, IV Timothy Richard Vellner Alexander Dean Cunnane Christopher Kappler Timothy J. Nolan Vincent Joseph Veneziano John Francis Curtis, IV Robert James Kelly Jakob Clifford Noon Nicholas M. Walchonski Connor Joseph Daly Ryan Michael Kelly Christopher Bruno Nunnari Christopher Francis Walker Richard A. Danze, II Joseph Weber Kelly Patrick Francis O'Donnell Christopher K. Walter Christopher Joseph Dearolf Jamison Patrick Kenney Stephen J. Obermeier Stephen Patrick Wasylenko Donald James DeBrakeleer Patrick C. Kerr Nicholas John Palermo Philip K. Watson, Jr. James Nicholas DeCarlo Matthew B. Killian Calvin Alan Perlman Dale Jennings Weed John Patrick Delaney III Michael A. Kowalski Michael M. Pham Caleb Paul Weiler Nicholas Joseph Dema III Brendan J. Kretschman Timothy Francis Pidgeon Christopher A. Whiteside Robert J. DeSante, Jr. Nicholas James Krol Kevin Michael Piotrowicz Ryan Patrick Williams Kyle Matthew Dierkes Brian Charles Kron Michael Shawn Plummer Andrew Warrick Wilt Mark Joseph DiFrangia Neil Patrick Laessig Anthony Francis Polcino Robert Lee Winkelman Nicholas W. DiGioacchino Alexander Peter Lafond Michael B. Poncia Cole Joseph Wisdo Timothy Anthony Diorio John Ryan Lawlor David Andrew Power Roger C. Woehrle Stefano Paolo DiPietro William C. Lewis Matthew J. Pyrih Brennan Robert Woods Matthew James Donnelly Marc Joseph Liberato John Joseph Quigley Timothy Hunter Young Michael Dowling Andrew Lonergan Paul Michael Quinn Brian J. Zielinski Mark S. Draganescu Timothy Francis Longacre Leavin g To Serve 3 The Belcroft May 2011 Board of Trustees Benjamin J. Ventresca, Jr. ’70 Chairman Dear Parents and Guardians, Oddly, after a winter that seemed to go on forever, May’s arrival, and all the rites of passage that accompany it, seems a bit soon. While June is the month of new beginnings, May is a month of countdowns and “last” experiences. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to commend our student body on another year of excellence and achievement. From the freshmen to our seniors, we have been graced with a body of young men who have grown right before our eyes and who have challenged themselves to define their goals and achieve them. In academic, athletic, and artistic endeavors, they have distinguished themselves on national as well as regional and local stages, and in spiritual and social aspects they have truly taken on the mantel of our Lasallian heritage. I also want to commend and congratulate the men of the Class of 2011. Over their four years here, they have created their own footprint and will leave their impression on La Salle for years to come. Over my past ten years as a Trustee I have had the privilege of seeing young men as they evolve into the Men of Tomorrow, and as I sit at honors convocations and graduation ceremonies I am continually impressed by their accomplishments, composure, humility, and empathy. They make us proud to be part of the Lasallian family and confident of their future as leaders and well-rounded Christian men. The impending end of the school year brings with it a litany of “thanks” to all the people and groups who make La Salle better by their love and commitment to our school and all that it stands for. Again, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to commend and thank all of you parents and guardians who have given your time, talents, and treasure to La Salle over the past year. As Board Chair I have the opportunity to talk with the leaders of independent secondary schools from across the country, and I am constantly gratified by the unique character and dedication of our parent/guardian community. Our graduates are known for their sense of brotherhood, but you also know that over the past year you have formed, or strengthened, bonds that will last a lifetime. I know that you are often asked and frequently thanked for your support, but please know that your sacrifices and efforts are recognized and greatly appreciated by the members of the Board, especially for the joyous way in which you make them.