The Clermont Summer 2010 Bishop Loughlin MHS Brother Dennis Cronin, FSC, President James Dorney, Principal The Clermont Department Of Development & Alumni Relations Summer 2010 John E. Klemm ‘65 Director Of Development Janet Griffin Director Of Major Gifts Loughlin For A Lifetime Melissa Benjamin Alumni Relations Manager Page 6 Joan Hotaling-Cramer Development Associate Shaunte Miller Communucations Coordinator In this issue: Charlie O’Donnell ‘59 Development Assistant • President’s Address Rita Monaghan-Maloney, Bishop McDonnell ‘59 Bishop McDonnell Alumnae Coordinator • Principal’s Address Ed Bowes `60 Development Assistant • Around Loughlin Graphic Designer: Creative Geers Board Of Governors • Athletic Hall of Fame 2009 – 2010 Hector Batista ‘77 • 2009 Alumni Reunion Recap Rev. Richard J. Beuther Vincent D. Callagy ‘65 • In Memoriam Br. Thomas Casey Brian C. Connolly ‘73 • 2010 Alumni Reunion Robert K. Conry ‘70 Br. Dennis Cronin, FSC, President Ex-Officio • Angelo Consoli Awards Michael J. Dean, MD ‘69 Joseph P. Dunne ‘65 James P. Flaherty ‘65, St. Augustine Andrew L. Jacob ‘65 Rev. James F. Keenan, S.J. ‘55 Frank J. Macchiarola, PhD ‘58, St. Augustine Yvonne A. Mason, MD ‘76 John J. McCabe ‘61, St. Augustine Noreen McCartney Haffner ‘63, Bishop McDonnell Rev. Clinton Miller ‘85 Daren Roberts ‘96 Claude Trahan Peter Williams ‘77 The Clermont is published by The Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Development Office. Correspondence and address changes should be mailed to: Development Office, Bishop Loughlin Memorial H.S., 357 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238, (718) Pictured: 2010 Nugent Brothers Award Winners, Elisa Randall ’10 and Rasi Jenkins ’10 with Jim Nugent ‘43. 857-2700 Ext. 2250, [email protected] The Clermont Message from the President & Principal Summer 2010

Dear Alumni and Friends and increased student participation Dear Alumni and Friends That is roughly nine months of of Bishop Loughlin: and school spirit. The director of of Bishop Loughlin, full time work. Through their this program at Loughlin has been generosity our students raised I am writing at the end of the school As Bishop Loughlin concludes its invited to present on this innovative $8,448 for our sister school, St. year. As I look back we had a very second year under the President approach to student leadership at a “We are resolved Mary’s in Kenya and $8,898 for good year. Jim Dorney’s letter cap- – Principal administrative model, high school in Minneapolis. to ask the tough the earthquake victims in Haiti. tures many of the high points. the school is strong and filled All of these exciting develop- questions with vitality and spirit. We had Of our students on scholarship, One of the gratifying experiences at ments position us well to engage in and put in place a wonderful year as a school. through your generosity, 96 are on Loughlin is hearing positive feed- strategic planning. Our goal in this the honor roll. This indicates how back from visitors. I had one such the disciplines We successfully initiated the House process is to map a course of action important your scholarships are to experience just a few weeks ago. that will provide System of Student Governance. We that will promote long term success us and to our young people. You can Ten Loughlinites were fortunate a bright future for the had family meetings every Wednesday and sustainability. Urban Catholic also see what excellent use we, and to work with the Virtue Founda- morning that involved every student education has many challenges to students we serve.” our students, put your tremendous tion. Their task was to create and every teacher. The 40 members meet. We are resolved to ask the tough questions generosity to. This year we have had a senior garner digital stories about their community service work of the Student Government, who represented the and put in place the disciplines that will provide a both the Coca- Cola National Scholarship and the which would be incorporated into a larger story. families, met twice monthly. The House System bright future for the students we serve. Gates Millennium Scholarship. Both are highly For two mornings, Virtue staff oriented students director, along with the four student officers met prestigious, with the Gates Millennium being to creating a storyboard and demonstrated edit- LaSalle himself becomes our model. He negotiated regularly with the administration. As expected, we awarded to 1,000 graduates out of 20,500 applicants ing skills. The final morning students presented the tough and unyielding streets of Rheims and also learned much and have engaged an outside and the Coca- Cola Scholarship being given to only their edited work to members of the Virtue board Paris to procure a Christian and human education resource to help us develop the students’ leadership 250 students out of 70,000 applicants. While we have and staff. While accompanying a member to her for young people, especially the poor. He faced skills next year. We are confident that year number had semi-finalists in the past, this is the first time car at the end of the presentation, she shared what opposition from established guilds and even unsup- two will build on a highly successful first year. that we have had a winner at Bishop Loughlin. a good experience it was working with our stu- portive ecclesial structures. Our second year debate team had a highly successful This year, along with our 224 student graduates, dents. She observed what a good school Loughlin Yet, relying on God’s providence, hard work, an campaign, attending the National Championships in we graduated Mr. Robert Fenn. Mr. Fenn attended is. It is affirming to know that the good Loughlin unwavering commitment to young people, and the Atlanta, Georgia. So many students qualified that it Bishop Loughlin from 1939 – 1943. When he turned accomplishes for young people is observable. support of benefactors, the mission not only endured made the cost of flying down prohibitive. As a result, 18, Mr. Fenn enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and Recently, we submitted our mid-point review to the – it thrived. Join me in praying for the same result. eight student debaters, two adults with luggage and never graduated from Loughlin. Now, he is a member Middle States Association. Upon review I can report Your support is essential. “In one of our four large rubber bins filled with debate materials of the class of 2010 and a fellow alumnus to you all. strongest years ever, drove to Atlanta in one of our small school buses. that we met or exceeded our goals. In academics, Live Jesus in our hearts. we are growing the number of graduating seniors we had 129 students It was seven hours on a Thursday night and eight Each time I write to you, I ask you to include us earning a Regents Diploma with Distinction. All perform 1400 more hours on Friday morning and, of course, the in your prayers. Please pray that The Good Lord graduating seniors (100%) earn a Regents Diploma Br. Dennis Cronin, FSC hours of volunteer ride back on Sunday and Monday. Obviously they, bless our 2010 graduates, while they take what we currently. We have added one AP course to our students and adults, are not only good but very have given them, with your help, along with their President curriculum in science with others to follow in vari- community service, dedicated and, most obviously, YOUNG. Our varsity Loughlin spirit and faith in God out into the world. absent any school ous disciplines. In leadership, students have been boys basketball team reached the city championship Sincerely, able to serve in many leadership roles within the credit or tangible game against Christ the King, which turned out to House System of Student Governance. They have reward. That is be the only triple overtime championship game in planned and completed several school wide projects roughly nine months the history of the Catholic High School Athletic James Dorney Association. It is widely being touted as the greatest Principal of full time work.” championship game ever. While we scored fewer points than C.K. in the third overtime, the game was one of the strongest examples of the old adage “there were no losers,” that you could ever see. In one of our strongest years ever, we had 129 students perform 1400 hours of volunteer community service, absent any school credit or tangible reward.

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Support Loughlin and make a difference www.blmhs.org/clermont The Clermont Around Loughlin Summer 2010

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Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Support Loughlin and make a difference www.blmhs.org/clermont The Clermont Around Loughlin Summer 2010 Two Seniors Accepted To Georgetown University Basketball Loughlin Becomes Debate Powerhouse in Two Years In the fall, two of Loughlin’s most recent alumni will be packing their bags and heading for Georgetown The Bishop Loughlin Varsity Basketball team The Bishop Loughlin Debate Team was founded a top three program for both Policy Debate and University. Originally from New Orleans, Naa-Shorme Aidoo and her mother were displaced after Hur- had a stellar year. Lead by Villanova-bound in its present incarnation during the 2008-2009 Student Congress in the team sweepstakes. ricane Katrina. They had the choice of moving to Oklahoma to live with family or New Jersey to live near forward and McDonald’s All American, academic year. The original team was made up of JV and Varsity debaters travelled to Georgetown her brother who was attending Columbia University at the time. They chose New Jersey and after a few Jayvaughn Pinkston, the Loughlin Lions six juniors, one sophomore, and three freshman. went to the City Championship game, the University, Yale University, Bronx High School months moved to Brooklyn. The next year she began her freshmen year at Loughlin and was awarded an In Loughlin’s first year of debate existence, first Loughlin team since 1993 to make it that of Science, and the Woodward Invitational in SSP scholarship. She quickly adapted to her new school by joining the track team, the Jamesonian staff over half the team qualified for the New York far. Some consider that game to be the ‘best Atlanta, GA to compete against elite programs and eventually was accepted to the National Honor Society. For the last two years she has interned at the State Tournament in Policy Debate (featured high school championship of all time.’ from all over the country. Bishop Loughlin Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Naa-Shorme was awarded a full scholarship to Georgetown and plans to on the movie The Great Debaters). was the only Catholic School in Brooklyn study business and psychology. February of 2010, the team travelled to the and Queens attending these tournaments. Sweenie Saint-Vil is the class valedictorian for 2010 and received first honors for every quarter of her four Lexington Winter Invitational in Lexington, MA and two partnerships advanced to years at Bishop Loughlin. She was a member of the cheerleading squad, step team and yearbook commit- Eight students qualified for the 2010 NYSFL the elimination rounds, eventually losing tee and this year served as President for the National Honor Society. She worked very hard to be at the State Debate Tournament across three events: to the champions in the Semifinals. top of her class and credits her teachers for always being willing to help her before and after class – not Student Congress, Original Oratory, and Policy only with academics but instilling her with strong values and a deeper faith in God. Sweenie will study The team expanded rapidly in 2009-2010. Debate. Loughlin’s top team advanced all the biology in the pre-med program at Georgetown this fall. Captain Babajide Ajisafe ’10 attended a debate way to the finals of the 2010 State Tournament in camp in Kansas City, MO and was awarded Intermediate Policy Debate as the only undefeated a full tuition scholarship to the University team before losing on a split decision to traditional of Missouri Kansas City effective upon his New York City debate power, Bronx Science. graduation from Loughlin, June of 2010. Over 50 students attended tryouts for the speech and Over the summer, 2010-2011 Team Captain debate team. Over 40 students represented Loughlin Marrissa Williams ‘11 has been invited to attend the at speech and debate competitions in Brooklyn prestigious California National Debate Institute at and Queens. Loughlin consistently finished as Berkeley with a $1500 scholarship for three weeks.

With four regional televised games, the Loughlin Lions started the season out in Miami, Florida on a three game trip and ended the season with an outstanding record of 24 and 6. The team has a new found confidence under the direction of coach Edwin Gonzalez. Gonzalez, from the Riverdale section of the Bronx, commutes to Brooklyn as both the admissions director and basketball coach. “Winning 20 games isn’t easy, but we have a great bunch of kids,” says Gonzales, who is referring to students like Branden Frazier. Frazier will attend Fordham University this September on a basketball scholarship. The future looks bright for Loughlin Basketball, with prominent underclassman and a great outlook by Gonzalez. “It’s not just about the game, it’s about academics as well,” he says. “I’m hoping that they not only get into college Sweenie Saint-Vil ‘10 and Naa-Shorme Aidoo ‘10 but can use basketball as a platform to do so.” Babajide Ajisafe ‘10 and Marissa Williams ‘11

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Support Loughlin and make a difference www.blmhs.org/clermont The Clermont Reunion Recap Summer 2010

Loughlin For A Lifetime Every October, hundreds of alumni return to Bishop Loughlin to celebrate their anniversary reunion. No matter what year you graduated, by the end of the night everyone realizes they have something in common – they are part of the Bishop Loughlin family. Many years separate our oldest and young- est attendee but all agree that Loughlin shaped them into the man or woman they are today. The tireless efforts of caring teachers, academic struc- Class of 1949 ture and discipline, strong character formation and life-long friendships are just a few of the reasons that continue to make people’s blood run purple and gold. The following pages are anecdotes from Loughlin members of the anniversary classes – 1960, 1970, 1985, and 2000. Hopefully you will find yourself alongside them in their memories. Class of 1999

Class of 1959

Class of 1964 Class of 1954

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Support Loughlin and make a difference www.blmhs.org/clermont The Clermont Anniversary Stories: 1960 Summer 2010 Looking Back At The Class 0f 1960 us on life’s journey well prepared. Fifty years later we Class of 1960- Facts you may have forgotten By John Fehling, Howard Ammerman and Frank Russo was practice, practice, and practice. Fortunately we can look back on our lives and appreciate what we had the track in the schoolyard to sharpen our skills. brought with us from Loughlin. This marks the 50th anniversary of the class of 1. Boat Ride- Each year on the “John A Mesick” 1960. Three hundred and sixty-two students We would also play handball on the courts inside “The various clubs Values that our families taught us were strengthened the track. On days when there was an afternoon during our high school years. Many of us have been received their diplomas on Sunday, June 26. and intramural 2. Swim Team- Practiced at the Hotel St. George The following are a few reflections on our dance, we would shower and quickly head over to the programs allowed married in excess of forty years and have passed on cafeteria to check out the scene. Br. James ruled the to our children the very same idea that marriage is experiences during our Loughlin Years. the four year and 3. Intramural Bowling- Strand Lanes roost at the dances by reminding you exactly how far a permanent union resulting in family stability and The class was composed of two separate groups. accelerated classes apart you should remain, if you had the guts to ask a respect of each other. One half of the class started in September 1956 to blend with each 4. Junior Prom- Hotel Granada young lady to dance. and completed their program in four years, while other and develop Our business experience was based on the the other half started in January, 1957 and finished The toughest part of track was the cross country friendships that Christian principles of fairness and honesty to our 5. Senior Prom- Astoria Manor, May 13, 1960 in three and one half years. The second group was and indoor seasons. The practices were held continue today.” management, co-workers and customers. We did not referred to as the accelerated class. The students at Van Cortland Park and occasionally at the have to be everyone’s friend but people could count 6. Cost of the Senior Prom- $20 came from all areas of the Brooklyn Diocese, 168th St. Armory. There were no school buses on our word being Gospel. Truth is what made us which at that time also included the counties of to take you to and from practice. Both places what we are. 7. Tuxedo Rental- $6.50 involved a long subway and then a return ride Nassau and Suffolk. Typically two students were Some of us are still using the skills nurtured by our after practice. One advantage of the long rides chosen from each parish by competitive exam. training even though we are retired from our primary 8. Prom Orchestra- Jimmy Caruso was that it offered an opportunity to study. This The tuition was free and the fees minimal. As a careers. We are involved in community issues, church taught us the discipline of assignment completion result of the academic reputation and the cost, activities, and not to forget, support of Loughlin. 9. Senior Smoking Room- Rear stairwell UGH! Loughlin for boys and Bishop McDonnell for that remained with us in years beyond school. the girls were the shining stars to reach for by Not all pursued athletics. Our Glee Club was directed the graduation classes of the various parishes. by Br. Basilian, who previously was involved with the Manhattan College singing group. After trying in Our first day of class was intimidating. To travel by “Fifty years later we ourselves for many miles was a great departure from vain to persuade two of us to go into The Christian Brothers Novitiate to sing in their chorus, he arranged can look back on our walking to school in our neighborhoods as we did for lives and appreciate the prior eight years. Most traveled to Loughlin via for us to receive a partial scholarship to Manhattan. This was typical of the faculty being willing to go to what we brought with at least one subway train, possibly two. The students us from Loughlin.” from Nassau and Suffolk arrived at Flatbush Avenue bat for their students by the Long Island Railroad. The fares for both were The various clubs and intramural programs allowed very reasonable. What a contrast from today. After a the four year and accelerated classes to blend with few weeks we all were defined by the train we rode. each other and develop friendships that continue There was the “A,” the “GG” and the “Myrtle Ave” today. We lifted weights under the supervision of Br. lines as well as the “LIRR” that all led to Loughlin. Francis and bowled with Br. Jerome. There was a club We all eventually became subway savvy and found or team for every interest and a faculty member to there were advantages to this mode of travel including direct each activity. meeting the girls from Queen of All Saints, Bishop Our class did well academically setting a school McDonnell, St Michaels and other schools. record for college scholarships. Our preparation, Many sports were available. Loughlin was famous by the faculty, resulted in our later success in life. for track and field and the secret to reach that level Whether we attended college or not, Loughlin sent

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Support Loughlin and make a difference www.blmhs.org/clermont The Clermont Anniversary stories: 1970 Summer 2010 The Class of 1970 By Antonio Michell MD FACS grounding and moral guidance I received continue lyn, I was exposed to a lot of influences and choices less discipline intense, but they were nevertheless I hope to get back for a visit soon. I understand

Forty years have passed like a flash. I can close my to pay dividends for me to this day. Since graduating, that could have led me down less productive and effective educators and role models for the all-male the demographics are quite different now; coed eyes and see myself back at BLMHS. With the ex- I have lived in New England, on the West Coast, in more destructive life paths. Fortunately, I had student body. I always liked the purple and gold is hard for me to imagine. I am heartened to ception of the aches and pains, I feel the same until the Deep South and now the Mid-Atlantic. I finished parents who understood the value of a Loughlin school colors, wished we had a football team, and hear the mission remains the same and enjoy

I look in the mirror and see the tolls of time. I wish medical school, served a tour of duty with the US education and though of meager means made the enjoyed the annual Loughlin Games and the intense reading the success stories of Loughlin grads I had my yearbooks so that I could attach names to Public Health Service and have an exceptional financial sacrifice to send me there. The school had competition in the CHSAA Basketball League. past and present. I always have and always will all the faces I see as I reminisce. I recall it was the career as a urologist with the Mid-Atlantic Perma- plenty of Christian Brothers back then who all had I did not use the smoking lounge but thoroughly be proud to say I went to Bishop Loughlin! era of the Beatles and with the last name “Michell” nente Medical Group. I have a wonderful wife and our best interest in mind and were, for the most enjoyed the after-school mixers and my friends I heard “My Bell” quite a bit. My four years at four great kids. part, no-nonsense disciplinarians—some quite at Bishop McDonnell. I still remember dissect- Loughlin were well worth it because the academic Growing up in the Brownsville section of Brook- physical—and always effective. The lay faculty was ing the fetal pig in Mr. Andrews’ biology class.

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Support Loughlin and make a difference www.blmhs.org/clermont The Clermont Anniversary stories: 1985 Summer 2010

My Loughlin Experiene - Class of 1985 by Yvette Jackson Aikens “To this day, the Class of 85 has Bishop Loughlin has had a great impact on my life. Even though we learned the necessities of life at a friendship home, our school filled in some of the gaps. There that has lasted for are so many wonderful things I could mention when many years.” talking about my experience at Bishop Loughlin. Being a teenager at Bishop Loughlin was an experi- ence I will never forget. I looked forward to taking the bus to school every morning with my friends. Trying to figure out who has been to the swimming pool on the fifth floor. Having Mr. Dorney greet the students with his smiling face every morning in ball team, they looked forward to seeing Loughlin’s front of the school. Bishop Loughlin was our family cheerleaders. When we entered the gym, we clearly away from home. We respected our teachers and one made a statement. Our basketball team won the another. We learned how to be team players and State Championship in 1983. learned how to give back. We learned quickly to stick together and had a code of silence that was un- As adults, we’ve stuck together through good times breakable (If you don’t believe me ask Mr. Dorney)! and bad times. Together, we’ve experienced births and deaths, weddings and funerals. When we have I believe I can speak for the majority of my class- a classmate who is going through a difficult time, mates by saying we had teachers who genuinely we pull together to help that person in their time of loved us, educated us and prepared us for the next need. To this day, the Class of 85 has a friendship phase of our lives, adulthood. There are several that has lasted for many years. We talk to one an- teachers I could never forget like Mr. Longobardi, other regularly and travel together. If you saw us to- who made history pleasurable and very easy to gether, you wouldn’t think it has been 25 years since understand. Mr. Rusnak and Mr. Visco with their we left the school. We had a bus trip to Atlantic City awesome styles of teaching English. Ms. Shee- with primarily students from the Class of 85 and 86 han who made Spanish a breeze. Mr. Maffei who that departed from the school. We had so much fun taught music. There is one person who students from the beginning to the end of the trip. This year, probably overlooked throughout the school year, we had a party the night after the homecoming game but I felt the need to acknowledge Ms. Hoops, at the Marriott and many of our classmates attend- the school nurse. Everyone agrees that Mr. Visco ed. As a matter of fact, the party was so successful, was clearly the coolest teacher in the world and we intend on making that our signature party. The still is to this day. Most of all, I am amazed how Class of 85 plans on donating money for a scholar- Mr. Dorney remembers everyone’s names after all ship so a student(s) can have the same experience we these years. Just like we will never forget them, had. There are people who often ask “how do you all they never forgot us. On several occasions we’ve manage to maintain a strong friendship for so many been told that the Class of 85 is one of the best, if years?” We smile and tell them “You would have to not the best, classes Loughlin has ever had and we be a Loughlinite to understand!” stand by the name we were given-“Alive in 85.” I enjoyed being in the drama club performing in the play Grease and the Wiz to name a few. I also enjoyed being a cheerleader. In my opinion, we had the best cheerleading squad around. In addition to spectators coming to watch our phenomenal basket-

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Support Loughlin and make a difference www.blmhs.org/clermont The Clermont Anniversary stories: 2000 Summer 2010 My Loughlin Experience As A 2000 Graduate Ms. Rooney, Mr. Flack, Mr. Fortune, Ms. Proce, meet Michael Jordan while working as a coun- By Mike Boynton to attend Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School. Mrs. Jemott, Ms. Palm, Ms. Mac, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. B, selor at his basketball camp in Santa Barbara, The four years of my life from 1996-2000 were In September 1996, I began my freshman year at Mr. Cronin, Mr. Dorney, the entire guidance depart- California. However, the biggest highlight of filled with moments that shaped the adult I have Loughlin. It didn’t take long for me to make friends ment, and of course Ms. McKeever are the people that summer was getting my driver’s license. become ten years later. However, to truly be able as there were other people from my neighborhood who I credit for making my experience a great one. In the end, my experience at Bishop Loughlin to describe how much of an impact those years and a few people that had attended P.S. 308 al- They all made my experience at Loughlin the best helped prepare me for the rest of my life. I learned of development were, I have to briefly recap the ready enrolled in the school and my reputation as four years of my life. These people are the reason so much from so many people that I will always preceding year. In 1995, my family made a decision an athlete preceded me into the school. My time at that still ten years later I sometimes day dream wish- cherish those four years. I couldn’t imagine what my to send me into a private education setting. From Loughlin was highlighted with my experiences and ing I could start all over again. life would have turned out to be like had it not been first grade until the completion of seventh grade, I encounters with the people that I was able to meet As I continue to reflect on my life as a Loughlin for the time I spent at 357 Clermont Avenue. I am so attended P.S. 308 and I excelled in the classroom and develop relationships with. The teachers at Lion, there are several specific memories that stand proud to have gone to school at Bishop Loughlin. each year, even to the extent that I received inter- Loughlin became not only a great source of knowl- out. I can remember back as far as my freshman est from elite high schools around the city as early edge to me with regard to physics and literature but field day. A day early in the school year dedicated to as sixth grade. I began to play basketball when I also non-academic issues. first year students. I remember my first experience was eight years old and my natural ability made me Mr. Marchan, the assistant principal at the time, with intramural basketball. In my sophomore year, stand out around the age of ten. I fell in love with immediately comes to mind when I think back on I played on the Varsity basketball team, a team that the game of basketball and immediately began to those individuals that had a great influence on my “They all made traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to play my experience at develop the goals in my life, both long term and social development while in high school. I sat in his in a national tournament and a team that would be Loughlin the best short, around playing the game. Part of the decision office on several occasions just to bounce ideas off of ranked in the top ten nationally. During my junior four years of my to attend a private school was to give me the best him knowing I would get an honest, well thought out life. These people year, our team again traveled to South Carolina for opportunity to eliminate distractions and keep me answer. Another individual who made a tremendous are the reason that a basketball tournament, this time in Charleston. still ten years later I focused on my goals. I enrolled in Mount Carmel, impact on my life at Loughlin was Mike Williams, My junior year was also the year that I began to give Class of 2000 Varsity Basketball Team sometimes day dream a catholic school, just off the East River in Harlem the athletic director at the time. Whether it was serious consideration to what college I would attend. wishing I could start as an eighth grader in 1995. The structure at Mount balancing my academic focus, with the athletic and all over again.” In September of 1999, my senior year at Lough- Carmel was ideal – small classroom settings and social sides of my life, making sure I was prepared lin began after a summer filled with a wide range more individual attention allowed the students to to take on the challenges I would face as a collegiate of emotions for me personally. On the low side get a thorough understanding of the curriculum. student athlete, Mr. Will was my guy. And I couldn’t of the emotional roller coaster was the passing After a year of getting acclimated to the catholic go without mentioning my coaches Bob Leckie and of my grandfather, Nathaniel Reed, after bat- school system, I was better prepared for the transi- Kenny Pretlow, my teammates, and all of the other tling several illnesses. On the high end of those tion to high school. I would come back to Brooklyn, teachers that I would come to meet and grow to love emotions was the fun I had traveling the coun- where I lived, and stay in the catholic school system while I was at Loughlin. These people, Mrs. Turzo, try playing basketball and the opportunity to

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Support Loughlin and make a difference www.blmhs.org/clermont The Clermont St. Augustine 100th Anniversary Summer 2010

St. Augustine Celebrates 100th Anniversary On November 20, 2009, over 300 guests gathered at the Union League to celebrate the 100th Anniver- sary of the founding of St. Augustine Diocesan High School. Governor Hugh Carey ’38 served as Honor- ary Chairman and Frank Macchiarola ’58 was the Master of Ceremonies. Five Lancers were inducted into the Hall of Fame – Thomas Nee ’58, Paul Evan- son ’59, Brendan Dugan ’64, Kenneth Mann ’58 and John McCabe ’61. The event raised over $100,000 for the Ray Brustman Scholarship Fund. St. Augustine Diocesan High School was founded in the spring of 1909 by Msgr. Edward W. McCarty, Pastor of St. Augustine’s Church. Under the direc- tion of the first principal, Brother Calixtus Peter, four Christian Brothers taught 190 boys in the upper grades of the grammar school. In September of 1926, Bishop Thomas E. Molloy selected St. Augustine’s Academy to be incorporated into the Brooklyn Diocesan High School system. In memory of the first Bishop of Brooklyn, its name was changed to Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School. St. Augustine Diocesan High School resumed its former title upon the completion of the building on Clermont Avenue in 1933 and continued its fine academic and athletic programs for the next 35 years. St. Augustine alumni have merited admission into all professions of business, industry, education, medicine, religion and public service. Through the generous support of the Lancer community, the legacy of St. Augustine continues at Bishop Lough- lin Memorial High School through the Ray Brust- man Scholarship Fund, the Br. Jerome Corrigan Scholarship Fund, the St. Augustine Chapel and Lancer Hall.

th Anniversary 100 1909-2009 Celebration Tom Nee ‘58, Brendan Dugan ‘64, Paul Evanson ‘59, Ken Mann ‘58, John McCabe ‘61, Gov. Hugh Carey ‘38

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Support Loughlin and make a difference www.blmhs.org/clermont The Clermont Hall of Fame Summer 2010 Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School is pleased to Thomas P. Asip ’45 Lester George ’75 Bill Lindsay ‘41 Tom McHugh ‘47 announce that seven exemplary individuals have been Swimming Basketball Track & Field Track & Field selected as inductees into the St. James/Bishop Loughlin Tom joined the well-respected After his high school- the New Although small of stature, Tom McHugh was part of Brother Aurelius James McManus Athletic Hall of Fame. swimming program at Loughlin School (replaced old St. John’s somewhat quiet and reserved, the legendary Coach George A dinner to honor the inductees took place on Saturday, and was a member of the three- Prep in Brooklyn) closed after Bill Lindsay was “Big Bill” to Easement’s Track program May 1, 2010 at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School. peat Bishop Loughlin CHSAA three years, Lester George had his fellow classmates because at Loughlin. As a Lion, Tom City Champions. Winning a the opportunity to be accepted of his athletic prowess. A well- had two Penn Relay titles as a City Championship three years to Loughlin for his senior rounded student, Bill also was a member of the One Mile Relay in a row was a unique feat for a year. He made Loughlin’s member of the Student Council in 1946 and 1947. He also had team, in fact became a tri-captain of the team, and led school. Tom was the CHSAA and AAPS (Private Schools) and the Chemistry Club. Bill excelled in track for Coach a CHSAA 880yd Relay Outdoor Championship in 1945. the Pat Quigley coached team to their first CHSAA City champion in the 100yd Breaststroke event during his high George Eastment’s nationally famous Lion track team. Add to those a National Track and Field Championship in Champion since 1961. He led the team in scoring with 19.8 school career. Tom joined the United States Marine Corps Lindsay was a Penn Relay Champion in the One Mile the One Mile Relay in 1947 and an IC4A One Mile Relay points per game average plus doing the heavy work with for a tour of duty before attending Boston College where Relay in 1940. He has three CHSAA Mile Relay Cham- Championship in 1947. 12.8 rebounds a game. As Loughlin’s undersized big man, he received a BS in Biology in 1951. While in high school pionships in 1939 and 1940 and two CHSAA Individual he had to constantly guard the opposing team’s center. Tom pursued his college education at St. Francis College and college, Tom competed for the New York Athletic 440 Titles in 1941. He was also a member of the National In the 1975 CHSAA City Championship play-off he was of Brooklyn where he was a member of the Duns Scotus Club with their Championship water polo teams. Indoor Relay Champions in 1941. selected as the Most Valuable Player in leading the Lions Honor Society and graduated with a BS in Chemistry. He Tom successfully worked as a Wall Street stock broker at to the title. He was chosen to the New York Daily News Bill was a Lieutenant in the United States Army Rangers went to the New York University College of Dentistry fol- various firms for 50 years. He is married to his lovely wife All Brooklyn-Queens First Team and the Brooklyn Tablet and was part of the D-Day landing in Europe. Lieutenant lowed by two years in the US Army Dental Corps. Follow- Patricia. They have a daughter, Helena and three grand- All Diocesan First Team. Long time Loughlin basketball William R. Lindsay was awarded the Bronze Star for his ing his military duty, Dr. McHugh went into private dental children, Isabella, Francesca, and Liliana. Whether as a coach Pat Quigley calls Les George “one of his best three heroic actions. practice from 1957 till 1994 practicing in Brooklyn and young Loughlin Lion from Long Island or as a lifeguard at all time players”- this includes players who have enjoyed the Adirondack Mountains region. He performed Oral Lest we forget, the Bishop Loughlin Hall of Fame Jones Beach or as a leatherneck with the Marine Corps, or college and professional careers. Surgery at Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn from 1958 till Committee posthumously bestowed the honor as a Boston College Eagle or Wall Street stockbroker, Tom 1974 and was the Dental Consultant at Moses-Ludington Les accepted a basketball scholarship to Iona College of induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame to is always grateful to Bishop Loughlin and the Christian in New Rochelle, New York where he starred for four Hospital and Nursing Home in Ticonderoga, New York William R. Lindsay ’41, a Loughlin hero and Brothers for the excellent education he received that was years. After college Lester worked for the New York State from 1974 till 1986. an American hero. May he rest in peace. of great value to him in his life. Tom presently resides in Department of Correction, where he recently retired. He is married to the former Emily Zimmerman. Port Washington, Long Island. Les George is a die-hard Loughlin supporter and during They have nine children, 21 grandchildren and two the basketball season: you can find him cheering for the step grandchildren and one great grandchild. They Loughlin Lion’s basketball team throughout the gyms in presently reside in the southern college town of Athens, Br. Joe Reilly ‘57 the city. Lester presently resides in the Bronx, New York. Georgia. One of Dr. Tom McHugh’s fondest memories is “the teams he had the pleasure of participating with along the Loughlin trail-a distinct honor.”

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Support Loughlin and make a difference www.blmhs.org/clermont The Clermont Hall of Fame Summer 2010 Hal Nichter ‘64 Mike Rowland ‘64 Ken Wilson ‘82 2010 Honored Team – The Track & Field Basketball Track & Field 1970 Outdoor Track Team Hal Nichter came to Bishop Mike Rowland developed as a Ken Wilson has never stopped On May 31st, 1970, on a beauti- Loughlin High School in basketball player at Loughlin loving track and field and his ful day at Dowling Stadium September of 1960 and became under Coach Ralph Tedesco. dream of becoming a middle- on Randall’s Island, Lough- a member of the Lion Track In 1964 Mike was voted to the distance Coach at Loughlin. He lin’s outdoor track team was program under legendary coach Brooklyn-Queens CHSAA- is one of the best runners that attempting to win the school’s Bill Miles. Hal was the CHSAA All Diocesan 1st Team- a team ever competed for Loughlin. first outdoor title since 1962. 440yd Indoor Champion in selected by the Coaches of the Ken ran for Loughlin under leg- Loughlin won the title in a 1964. Along with being the CHSAA sectional Indoor League. The Brooklyn Tablet also named Mike to their endary head Coach Ed Bowes. Coach Bowes who coached dramatic finish. Phillip Sylvester, in the last event of the Champ in the 440yd, he became the record holder in the All-Diocesan Team in 1964. Mike who was an outstanding at Loughlin for 39 years calls him one of his best ever. His day, finished third in the 330yd intermediate hurdles. event. He was named to the CHSAA 1st Team All-City for jumper and rebounder scored at a clip of 18.7 points per Track accomplishments at Loughlin would fill up multiple The three points he earned gave Loughlin 27 points for the 440 in 1964. Hal was an outstanding sprinter and also game in his senior year at Loughlin. He was offered a four scrapbooks. His scrapbook certainly contains his two Penn the day, putting Loughlin over the top by one point to long jumper for the Lions. year scholarship to St. John’s University where he played Relay Titles in the Distance Medley Relay and the 3200m beat St. Francis Prep. Over 30 schools competed that day. all four years. Mike graduated St. John’s University with a Relay in 1981. He is a six-time Catholic High School Ath- Loughlin’s three champions from that competition were Hal accepted a track scholarship to track power Villanova Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics. letic Association Champion, a four–time Loughlin Games John Babb, who won the long jump, Henry Szczepanski, University in Philadelphia where he was a member of the Champion and the National Indoor Mile Run Champion who won the discus throw, and the two mile relay team of NCAA Indoor and Outdoor 4 x 400 Champions and also After graduating St. John’s, Mike went to Europe in 1982 that was held in Kansas City between the 10 best Louis Tuminello, Martin Kreppein, Paul Mascalli, and Bill winner of the 4 x 400 Championship of America at the to play professionally. He wound up playing and high school milers in the United States-this also being his Heaney, who won in a great time of 7:56.9. Also scoring Penn Relays. His best 400 meter time was 46.7 seconds. coaching professional basketball in Europe from 1970 fondest memory of his high school career. He has been a valuable points were Louis Cenicola in the 100yd dash Hal was also ranked in the top 25 in the United States in till 1989. He has played and coached professionally champion in the Penn Relays, the Millrose Games, and the and Gary Marcinkowski in the 880yd run. Bro. Joe Reilly the 400 meter hurdles. He was named an NCAA 1st Team in Amsterdam, Netherlands and also in France and New York State Championships. ’57 was the team’s moderator, and this was also the first All-American at Villanova University in his senior year. Stockholm, Sweden. He speaks both Swedish and Ken Wilson ‘82 CHSAA Title won under Coach Ed Bowes ‘60. Hal graduated from Villanova with a BS in Mathematics. French fluently. In Sweden in 1982 he began to teach Ken went on to star at Arkansas State University winning Mathematics at the International School of Stockholm the State of Arkansas Conference Championships three Starting in 1968, he took a position with Kimble where he became the Chairman of the Mathematics years in a row in 1983, 1984, and 1985. He was named Mr. Glass in Vineland, NJ holding various positions Department. He has been teaching Mathematics in Black Arkansas State University in 1983, and also belongs in engineering, production, and marketing and California since 1989 in Santa Monica, Viejo and at to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. sales. He became President of the Science Division present is tutoring in Orange County, California. Mike in 2003 and since retired in 2010, but currently is After college Ken began volunteer work with the New presently resides in San Juan Capo, California. President of HGN Management Corporation. York City Board of Education that eventually led to a career in Special Education becoming an administrator. Hal and his wife Terry, will be married 42 years in Ken presently resides in the Bronx. November. They have four children and 10 grandchildren. They presently reside in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Nichole Bullard ‘01, Derek Cox ‘76, Henry Dillard ‘75, Lester George’75, Crystal McKay Jayvaughn Pinkston ‘10 and coach Edwin Gonzalez Hal Nichter ‘64 with his family

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Support Loughlin and make a difference www.blmhs.org/clermont The Clermont Angelo Consoli Award Summer 2010 Recipients of the Angelo Consoli Award February 2010 Each year the performing arts department hon- able ones were those which he wrote for New York ors outstanding alumni, faculty and moderators Telephone. For a liturgical group called the Voices for their contributions and success in the arts. of Spirit, he wrote and produced Sayip. Gerard This year Nancy McKeever – Faculty, Tabitha continues to record and create music in his studio Price-Billips ’88, John Sheehan – Former Faculty and around the greater New York area. Currently and Gerard McKetney ‘85 received the Angelo he is president of a development company ProEm Consoli Award on March 4th at the Afternoon Property Corporation. He is married to Tanya and of Culture and Fashion. This award was named has four beautiful children. in honor of Bishop Loughlin’s first Director of Tabitha Price-Billips ‘88 Music, Mr. Angelo Consoli, who dedicated 42 Tabitha has been singing since the tender age of years of service to the school. Mr. Consoli was a seven years old. She was an active singer in her virtuoso violinist who had facility with all instru- church. Tabitha graduated in June 1988 with honors ments in his program. His championship orchestra in music. She was part of the Performing Arts Club was one of Loughlin’s most popular activities. from her freshman year, singing in the Chorus under Joseph F. Sheehan Faculty Member 1940 - 1971 the direction of Mr. Robert Bero. There she learned Mr. Sheehan taught Latin and English at Bishop technique and developed her sound. As an upper- Loughlin for 31 years. He loved the classics, was a class student she performed in the school's broadway stickler for correct English and thoroughly enjoyed show Purlie and sang background for the school's playing the violin. Joe, as he was known by his peers, band under the direction of Mr. Louis Maffei where gave many performances at Loughlin concerts, ar- she was featured in many solos. Tabitha currently ranged by his colleague and good friend Mr. Angelo serves as the Pastor and founder of 2nd Chance Consoli. At home when he wasn't preparing his les- Worldwide Ministries, Inc. located in Brooklyn, sons or listening to classical music, he often played New York. She sings and performs in the greater for his three children in their younger years. Joe New York area as well. Currently she is working on earned an MA from Hunter College, NY and a BA her debut gospel CD entitled "My Favorite Place" from Belmont Abbey College, NC. He was married Nancy McKeever Administrator Educator Since 1977 to his beloved wife, Sylvia, and a proud father to his For the last 32 years, Nancy has been an avid sup- children. His son, Michael Sheehan, accepted the porter of the arts at Bishop Loughlin. Her support award for his father. began when she moderated the student council. The Gerard McKetney ‘85 council would serve food and usher at the Spring Gerard began playing the piano at the age of five Show which would take place on a Friday, Satur- with Ms. Bodi and Ms. Cook. He later studied with day and Sunday in April. As Activities Director, Robert Harris at Carnegie Hall. Throughout his life she guided the program through four musicals and he has always been an active church musician. He numerous shows. As Assistant Principal for Aca- has fond memories of his participation as a keyboard demics, she helped create the program that serves as player and singer at St. Clement Pope Church in the foundation of the highly successful arts program Queens. At Bishop Loughlin he was section leader at Loughlin. Over the past 32 years, you can count of the band. He graduated with honors in music. At on one hand the amount of performances she has Loughlin he played piano in Guys and Dolls and missed. She has always gotten the resources to Purlie. He was a key soloist in the jazz band. He purchase equipment for the program. As a result 400 and Al Davis ‘85 also started a small group called students at Loughlin use instruments owned by the Passion for which they both led and arranged. While school. Nancy is a true leader and strong advocate attending Hofstra University, he began playing pro- for the arts at Loughlin. fessionally. He recorded with Uniworld Group. He wrote jingles for commercials. The most recogniz- Nancy McKeever, Tabitha Price-Billips ‘88, Michael Sheehan, Gerard McKetney ‘85

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Support Loughlin and make a difference www.blmhs.org/clermont The Clermont Class Notes Summer 2010

Class Notes 2010 New Jersey. He is now Professor Emeritus of Political Sci- yard work. He became a Board Certified Chaplain for the terrific 59er Committee. Year 2014 will be here in no time. me as a person and the teachers were outstanding men of ence & International Business. Prior to Ramapo he taught Association of Professional Chaplains in 2009. Enjoyed his dignity. Standing up for lunch for three years shaped my Francis A. McDonald ’39 has had two occasions to celebrate Francis J. Devlin ’60 is an adjunct Professor, University at Vassar College and Rutgers University. After serving 70th birthday in Costa Rica doing a “Be Peace” training life forever.” this past year. He celebrates his 70th anniversary his of Houston Law Center. In November 2009 he spoke at four years in the US Navy, he earned a B.A. in Political and great sight seeing. graduation and 65th anniversary of marriage to his wife. International Business Law Summit in Luxor, Egypt and After 35 years of marriage Charles J. Siegel ’69 has been Science from Penn State. In 1960 worked in Washington Francis P. Naughton ’57 writes that a memorial endowment published an article in Houston Journal of International blessed with two new grandkids from his daughters. Robert Auber ’41 says “Hi” to ’41 grads that are still with DC with the Kennedy Administration. Earned his M.A. has been established at Evergreen State College (Olympia, Law– “Resale Price Maintenance and Leegin: Opening us and says a prayer for those who have passed away, hope- from Georgetown and his PhD from Fordham. Ralph P. Fasano ’70 has been with Customs and Border Washington) in honor of its former Provost and Professor Kay’s Kloset Opened The Lid On Pandora’s Box In Global fully in the state of grace. Protection (formerly US Customs) for 32 years. Wishing James A. Casey ’52 and his wife, Mary Jane, just celebrated of Philosophy, Patrick J. Hill (Loughlin ’57). Competition Law.” BLMHS the best always. He is married with two boys John Sweeney ’41 greetings to Anthony Thomas and Walter their Golden Anniversary. They took their family (four Thomas J. Billings ’58 is still working at the College of St. Pat Farley ’60 looks forward to seeing classmates at the aged 17 and 15. Patrick graduated Regis HS and attends Stumpf (Florida). He hopes to see them at the reunion in children, spouses, and ten grandchildren) to Ireland for Elizabeth and hopes that some Loughlin seniors (female) 50th reunion-October 16, 2010. University of Richmond. Thomas attends High School for 2011. a two week celebration. We are blessed with a wonder- will consider this fine school in Morristown, NJ. Pray that Construction Trades. ful family, all in good health. My education at Loughlin William T. Hinson ’60, as a recipient of a full Diocese of Joseph Lynch ’42 (R.I.P.) His daughter (Barbara Lynch Wis- God continues to bless Loughlin’s fine work and bless his certainly played a part in shaping my future. Brooklyn scholarship to Loughlin, is grateful for the Joseph G. Grabowski ’73 is enjoying life in Frisco, Texas semann) writes: My father held a deep loyalty to Loughlin. classmates from the class of 1958. opportunities that his four years at Loughlin gave him; it with his wife Christina. He is a Business Development He often spoke fondly of its friendship and its convic- Arthur R. DeSimone M.D. ’52 is the Medical Director of a Joseph A. Daniels ’58 continues working as a Financial started a journey through learning that is ongoing to this Manager with McGuire Sponsel, a specialty tax firm. tion to Christian tradition. He would be pleased that you free clinic for Bergen County, New Jersey residents who Planner and CPA. He has six grandchildren and misses his day. remain committed to quality education and charity for all. can’t afford health insurance. The clinic is called The Ber- Karen C. Perch-McFarlane ’80 is married to husband, Gil- friends Ed Dwyer ’58, Vic Rossi ’58 and Andy Balash ’58. God Bless your work. gen Volunteer Medical Initiative and is supported entirely Thomas A. Mullady ’60 was named 2008 Owens Corning berto (CEO of Zion Reliable Painters). They have three He moved to Atlanta, GA in 1975 working with Simmon by private donations with no state or federal funds. Retiree -Global Volunteer of the Year for charitable vol- children-Cassiana attending Michigan State, Jahpheth will Dr. William F. Reilly ’43 has nothing but fond memories as a Company and has had his own CPA Firm since 1987. “Life unteer service work at Licking County (OH)-United Way, be graduating 2010 and baby Nailah will be graduating Loughlin student and teacher. Joseph G. Kiefer ’54 retired from teaching in June of 1996 is good” Memorial Hospital & Foundation, mentoring at Newark elementary school. after close to 40 years in the classroom. He started at St. James E. McHugh ’44 retired after 25 years at Mt. Sinai Robert G. Edmonds ’59 says congratulations to all fellow City School District, Newark Rotary Club, the Salvation Pascal Baylon HS and moved to the North Babylon school Medical Center as night Engineering Administrator. Loughlin classmates of the class of ’59 on the Golden An- Army, and the Babe Ruth Baseball World Series. district for 34 years. He and his wife, Mary Ann, have He enjoys gardening and reading Civil War History and niversary of graduation. He was unable to attend the for- three children and four grandchildren. Francis J. Ayers DDS ’61, will retire as Associate Dean of Biographies and ushers at St. Margaret of Cortona Par- mal October celebration but did manage to celebrate this Student Affairs at Creighton University School of Den- ish (Bronx). “I still marvel at the wonderful appearance Rev. Anthony Dell’Anno ’55 has been appointed National occasion with two fellow classmates, Tom Berry and Ken tistry on June 30, 2010. We have created the Bishop Loughlin Alumni group of Bishop Loughlin HS and the fact that academic and Chaplain for the Catholic War Veterans of America. Telesca in Williamsburg, VA this past July. They fondly on Facebook. The page offers new features, includ- athletic standards remain so high!” (Editor’s note- Jim is reminisced about days at Loughlin, the good Brothers and John J. Burns ’61 retired and took a trip to the Holy Land James J. Begley ’56 retired four years ago. He lives with ing an event calendar, photos, notes, a news feed and a legendary former Track Coach at St. Francis Prep and a few high jinks. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of with wife, Joan. He currently enjoys his five grandchildren wife, Alberta, travels and visits his five children from Ohio, more – all to help you stay connected with Loughlin. Manhattan College) the Global Business & Transportation Dept. at the SUNY at home. He released his Book of Poems-Lifebeats in Nebraska, Virginia, Washington and the Bronx. They are The group is called Bishop Loughlin Memorial High Maritime College after retiring from 28 years in marketing January 2010. George S. Covek ’46 is hanging in there at 80+. He has snowbirds in the Florida panhandle. When at home in Val- School Alumni. Become a member today! and sales. three children and nine grandchildren-all live within one ley Stream, Long Island, they are active in their parish of Matthew Lukaszewshi ’61 is enjoying northern Arizona mile of his house. He spends lots of time babysitting and Holy Name of Mary. Anthony J. Garro ’59 currently serves as Provost and and traveling internationally. He thanks BLMHS and its playing sports games and enjoys being in touch via email Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs at the Brothers for all that they have done. Robert J. Fudjinski ’56 is hoping the Brother Raphael with classmates Bill McManus and Gerard Klingler. University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. House (House System) is named after Brother Imar John F. Witkowski ’61 spends retirement in Florida during Rev. Daniel J. Sullivan SJ ’46 has been a Professor in the Raphael who was his homeroom teacher in 1951. A truly Deacon Arthur Griffin ’59 was named NY 1(Cable Station) the winter months. Biology Department at Fordham University for 41 years. wonderful man. He could toss the waste basket from his Queens Person of the Week for starting a soup kitchen and Stephen A. Chmela ’62 is a member of the Lake Grove Li- Bart J. Cassidy ’49 says he is most appreciative of the train- desk to the back wall. serving and counseling the needy in his home parish of ons Club where he serves as Secretary and Treasurer and Transfiguration RC Church in Maspeth, Queens. ing he received at Loughlin. John P. McCarthy ’56 is Professor Emeritus of History, chairs the Diabetes Awareness Committee. “Hey James P. McLaughlin ’61, remember those rides on the GG and Richard E. Fister ’49 says congratulations to Bro. Dennis Fordham University and writes frequent columns for the James H. McDonald ’59 enjoyed the 50th Reunion and had Q17A?” and all the staff! 98% college attendance! Remarkable! New York weekly, Irish Echo, about Irish and American a great time renewing old friendships. Looking forward to He’s still managing his own Investment Banking Firm and politics, society and culture. the 55th in 2014. Loughlin Development Staff did a great Jeffrey M. Albies ’63 retired as Associate Director of job. Kudos to all! looking forward to their first great-grandchild soon. Where Robert Vlacancich ’56 gratefully works as Bereavement Athletics and Head Baseball Coach at William Patterson did all the years go? Coordinator and Chaplain for local hospice. He is active Charles J. O’Donnell ’59 had a great time at the 50th Re- University after 32 years. He is married to Andrea (39 years) and has two lovely daughters- Erica and Ashlee. Joseph A LeMay ’51 has retired from Ramapo College of in Kanos (Cursillo in prisons) and enjoys gardening and union and brunch and thoroughly enjoyed working with a “I loved my four years at Loughlin. BLMHS developed

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Support Loughlin and make a difference www.blmhs.org/clermont The Clermont Alumni Events In Memoriam Summer 2010

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School expresses sympathy to the families and friends of these individuals. Harry J. Hanley Memorial Golf Outing Alumni Events Harry J. Hanley ‘47 attended Bishop Loughlin and Thomas Boyd ‘37 Ricardo C. Joseph ‘50 Bishop Loughlin was a member of the Catholic High School Track October 16, 2010 Rev. John G. Nugent ‘40 Henry J. Bailey ‘51 Alumni Reunion and Field team that won the championships in 1946. Henry C. Wiedmaier ‘41 Joseph E. Murphy ‘52 St. Augustine Hanley was a firm believer that strong education, November 13, 2010 Edward R. Herleth ‘42 John O. Donato ‘54 Alumni Reunion beginning at an early, was a major component James Donnelly ‘43 Garrett J. Kelleher ‘55 of the success for any individual. His belief Save The Date! Joseph E. Twomey ‘44 Brian P. McShane ‘58 fueled his dedication and commitment to Long Francis R. Fitzgerald ‘45 Rev. James J. Mueller ‘58 Island Head Start and his involvement with Martin J. Donahue ‘47 Charles V. Lipari ‘63 Bishop Loughlin. He served for many years Jim Harrington ‘47, Harry Hanley ‘47, Alumni Reunion Bill McManus ‘46 Harry J. Hanley ‘47 Joseph E. Melenkivitz ‘67 as a Long Island Head Start Board Member Save the Date and as Chair of the Finance Committee. Stephen J. Ledogar ‘47 Joseph A. Frascella ‘68 October 16, 2010 Rev. Alfred R. Guthrie ‘48 James Schiavo ‘68 Hanley is survived by his wife, Margret, Enjoy the afternoon and evening at Richard M. Hamber ‘49 Francis D. Krasinski ‘70 five daughters, thirteen grandchildren, Loughlin. The day will include Mass, cocktail and eight grandchildren. Thomas J. Connelly Esq. ‘50 Peter A. Mancuso ‘72 reception, welcome ceremony, and dinner. Kevin M. Boyd ‘82 In his memory, the Hanley family is pleased blmhs.org/blreunion to present the Harry J. Hanley Memorial Golf Giuseppe Angelone, Father-in-Law of Edward Bowes ‘60 Outing, on Thursday, July 22, 2010. All proceeds Help make your Alumni reunion be a success. former Track Coach from this event will be donated to Long Island Get involved with the Alumni Reunion by Ann Smith Head Start. For more information, or for tickets joining your class Reunion Committee. Contact Wife of Edward A. Smith ‘47 for this event, contact Gracemarie Collins, (631) the Development Office to learn how you Harry Hanley ‘47 and Br. Dennis 878-3137 or [email protected]. can help make the Reunion a triumph; Call 718-857-2700 x 2252 or [email protected]

Harry Hanley ‘47 with Classmates

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