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Dawn of a New Era Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 Returns to La Salle Page 8 1 Explorer Summer 2005 Summer 2005 Dawn of a New Era Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 Returns to La Salle Page 8 1 Explorer Summer 2005 Features Farewell From A Friend A Man For All Seasons Dawn Of A New Era Bro. René Sterner, FSC Michael O’Toole ’68 concludes Bro. Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 bids farewell as President thirty-five years at La Salle returns as President of his Alma Mater by Jeremy Cooke ’99 by Michael O’Toole ’68 Page 3 Page 6 Page 8 Comings and Goings Salute to the Class of 2005 Flying High Meet Joe Marchese Page 12 Joe Mihalich leads the by Christopher Carabello ’82 Purple Eagles of Niagara All attendees must Recollections of Fred Assaf We Are The Champions! by Stephen Daly '74 be twenty-one or older by Thomas Barna, Vice Principal Catholic League Championships Page 30 to attend. Page 11 in Cross Country, Swimming, Golf, Lacrosse, and Baseball No Admission Fee! Join us for a Page 15 Graduation 2005 summer time thing… Page 14 …as we mix it up at the Whitebriar! Saturday, July 30, 2005 4:00 to 8:00 pm No Cover • Drink Specials • Free Parking Departments Whitebriar Editorial Notes Photo Gallery Class Notes and Photos Page 2 • Communion Breakfast Page 24 260 20th Street and Hall of Fame Induction Avalon, New Jersey Letter From the President William dePasquale ’51 Announcements of the Alumni Association John E. Glaser ’58 Page 31 (609) 967-5225 New Hall of Fame Display • Career Day Alumni Sponsors by Robert T. Szostak ’72 • Grand Reunion Page 32 Page 16 • 50-Year Reunion (Class of 1955) • 45th Annual Alumni Golf Outing For additional information, please contact the Alumni Office Pages 18 – 23 at (215) 233-2350 or [email protected]. www.lschs.org 2 Explorer Summer 2005 3 Explorer Summer 2005 Editorial Notes In July, a new administration will assume the helm at La Salle College High School and with it, the birth of the Office of Institutional Advancement, which will be responsible for development, Farewell from a annual and planned giving, alumni relations, special events, marketing and communications, public relations, and a myriad of other duties. During the past year, La Salle has conducted an extensive analysis of its development and marketing programs. In response to the findings in these studies, President and in an effort to meet its strategic priorities, La Salle College High School has embarked on one Brother René Sterner, FSC of the most comprehensive marketing programs ever undertaken by an independent school. The Vice President program will include improved media relations, the development of a Style and Identity Manual, Michael A. O’Toole ’68 new and exciting publications, the launch of a web communications portal and eLearning system, and a variety of other means to promote our message and enhance communication with all Alumni Association President our constituents. Robert T. Szostak, Esq. ’72 Friend On Saturday, June 4, 2005, 253 young men graduated from La Salle During the coming months, the Explorer magazine will undergo an extensive redesign. The fall Editor College High School, joining our 12,000 plus alumni. This year’s Senior edition will launch a new look, focus, and direction as the magazine is a critical tool in Christopher M. Carabello ’82 carrying out the strategic marketing plan of La Salle College High School. I encourage Alumni Contributing Writers Class is the largest in La Salle’s 147 year history. Joining them at graduation to submit articles or photographs for publication in the Explorer and take an active role in all Thomas Barna, Vice Principal were 38 members of the Class of 1955. Of the 253 graduates 47 were sons of our communications efforts. Jeremy Cook ’99 of graduates, 7 were sons of fathers and grandfathers who were graduates and Stephen Daly ’74 one – Paul Kelly is a fourth generation graduate. The Class of 2005 was an I would like to thank Michael O’Toole ’68 for his thirty-five years of service to La Salle College Michael O’Toole ’68 High School and the mission of the Christian Brothers (four as a student leader and thirty-one as a Raymond Shay ’00 exceptionally talented group of young men and included seven National dedicated teacher and administrator). As his former student, I can personally attest to his skills and Merit Finalists, one Semi-Finalist, and 24 National Merit Commended Editorial and Production Assistance passion. Mike O’Toole is a gifted teacher and, like his mentor Gerald Tremblay ’53, is an “educator students. The Class earned in excess of $15,000,000 in scholarships and of educators.” I am proud to have known him as colleague and honored to follow in his editorial Florence Ward footsteps. Mike’s efforts are responsible for the evolution of the Explorer magazine and most Cathleen Winning grants and were accepted into over 100 Colleges and Universities. During of La Salle’s other publications. More importantly, he is a man of character, class, and conviction. Photography their senior year they won Catholic League Championships in Cross Country, Mark Chesnik Swimming, Golf, Lacrosse, and Baseball, were Finalists in Tennis and In an effort to complement Bro. René’s farewell message (found on the following pages), former David DeBalko Wrestling, made the Catholic League Playoffs in Soccer and Football, and members of the Forum were solicited for thoughts and recollections. Dozens of his former students Davor Studios responded and all spoke fondly of Brother’s dedication, discipline, and debate skills; however, the Wally Muehlbronner the Flyers Cup Semi-Finals in Ice Hockey. Our Lacrosse team also played in overwhelming comment was something that I have experienced first hand: “From Bro. René you Niagara University Media Relations the championship game for the Eastern Pennsylvania State Championship. learn a great deal, but never know that you are being taught.” One of the remarks came from Matt Brother James Rieck, FSC ’57 Canning ’99, who readily admitted that Bro. René described him as a “defiant little pest.” Although RNews.com La Salle also had numerous participants in the All-Catholic Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, I have never met Matt, we apparently have something in common. I won’t miss Brother’s green Robert Szostak ’72 and Chorus. Several choristers made the Pennsylvania District Chorus and one made the All-State pen or frozen bottles of water, and I certainly won’t miss his papers spread across the board room Chorus. La Salle’s Novice Debate team also won the Novice State Championship in Debate. table. I will miss his wit and uncanny knowledge of almost every subject matter known to mankind. Address Explorer Bro. René is a brilliant man who helped to change the face of La Salle and has left a permanent La Salle will welcome Brother Richard Kestler, FSC as its third President in July of 2005. mark in our long and storied history. La Salle College High School 8605 Cheltenham Avenue Brother Richard is no stranger to La Salle, having gone here as a student, served three tours Wyndmoor, PA 19038 of duty as a classroom teacher, an Assistant Principal for Student Affairs, and Director of The entire La Salle Community joins in thanking Bro. René Sterner, FSC and Michael O’Toole for their Alumni Relations. Brother Richard also served La Salle as its Chairman of the Board when he years of dedicated and passionate service and wishes them well in their new endeavors. Phone: (215) 233-2350 served as Provincial of the Baltimore District of the Christian Brothers. Fax: (215) 836-4502 E-Mail: [email protected] The Explorer is published quarterly by La Salle College High School. Christopher M. Carabello ’82 The Explorer welcomes letters to Brother René Sterner, FSC at La Salle College High School Editor the Editor concerning alumni, school, Presidency By The Numbers and topics published in the magazine. • $150,000,000 in scholarships were awarded • 18 years as a teacher and administrator to graduating seniors • 14 years as President • $17,000,000 increase in La Salle‘s endowment • 11 international students were admitted from • $10,000,000 in financial aid to La Salle students economically distressed nations • 26,749 square feet of additional school space • 10 State Champions in Speech and Debate • 220 students received National Merit Recognition • 4 buildings renovated or constructed • 126 issues of The Belcroft • 2 successful capital campaigns: • 50 years as a Christian Brother Legacy For La Salle and Forever La Salle • 46 years as a Speech and Debate Coach • 1 Remarkable Career 4 Explorer Summer 2005 5 Explorer Summer 2005 Farewell From A Friend (continued) La Salle also welcomes Joseph Marchese as its new Principal. As of press time his successor has not been named. La Salle’s Joe comes to La Salle with many years of administrative PRESIDENT’S MEDAL was awarded at the 2005 Graduation experience at McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester, NY. to Mr. Fred Assaf and to Mr. Michael O’Toole for their years of Joe was the unanimous selection of La Salle’s Principal Search dedicated service to the La Salle community. Committee. While there is much enthusiasm for our new Administrators there is also a touch of sadness as so many The implementation of La Salle’s Strategic Plan continues. As of La Salle’s current administration move on to other of June, 2005 most of the non-physical plant recommendations assignments. I will be taking a year sabbatical. After twenty-four for additions in certain areas to faculty and staff, and a years as a chief administrator (ten at Calvert Hall and significant increase in financial aid for student assistance were fourteen at La Salle), a year to study, travel, and visit will be a accomplished.
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