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Winter 2011 P.O. Box 1710 Beltsville, MD 20704-1710 (301) 210-7444 www.fscdena.org VOL. 22 No. 2

Brother Pat r i c K PoweR, FSC Brother Joseph Juliano Professes Dean of DENA CELEBRATES 98TH BIRTHDAY Final Vows This past fall, Brothers, family members and friends gathered in ’s chapel to witness Brother Joseph Juliano’s final profession of vows as a Brother of the Christian Schools. For the past three years Brother Joseph has been the President of San Miguel School, a middle school serving economically disadvantaged boys in Cam- den, New Jersey. A graduate of La Salle High and Johnson & Wales University. he received a Masters in Administration from the Uni- versity of Notre Dame last summer. Brother Dennis Malloy, Provincial of the District of Eastern North America, received Brother Jo- seph’s vows on behalf of the community. Fa- ther Matthew Hillyard, OSFS, Rector of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Brother Patrick Power with former students and friends from St. John's High School Camden, celebrated the Mass and delivered the homily. Following Mass, guests enjoyed a reception and dinner in La Salle’s Student he Brothers of La Salle Hall in Ammendale found good reason to have a pre-Christ- Union Center. Calling it “an emotional and T mas celebration. It was December 22nd ~ the day Brother Patrick Power turned 98 very powerful day,” Brother Joseph expressed years young. He has the distinction of being the most senior Brother in the District his gratitude to all those who have been sup- of Eastern North America, DENA. portive of him in his journey as a brother. Most of Brother Pat’s active years as a Religion and Latin teacher were at South Hills Catholic H.S. (now Seton-LaSalle) in his hometown of Pittsburgh, and at St. John’s H.S. in our nation’s capitol. After his retirement from classroom teaching, he lived for twelve years in the Central Catholic community in Pittsburgh before moving here to Ammendale in 2005. He still carries on correspondence with former students who fondly remember his daily ex- hortation to “Speed to the board!” These days he volunteers in our Development and Auxil- iary offices, calling donors to thank them for their support for our retired Brothers and our educational ministries. On the 22nd, Brothers from our St. John’s and La Salle Hall communities were joined by several graduates of St. John’s, including Joe Gallagher, Class of ’39, a long time teacher, coach and friend. Several of the graduates’ wives were also guests. A late afternoon Mass was followed by a social and dinner. Enjoying the tribute from his wheel chair, with attached balloons from his nephew, Ray, he didn’t miss the opportunity at the end of dinner to regale everyone with some words of wisdom from the vantage point of his 98 years. Ad multos annos, Brother Pat! The District of Eastern North America After a brief illness with cancer Brother Phillip passed away suddenly at Gilcrest Hospice in Baltimore on September Leadership Team 19th. On the 26th, his brother, the Rev. Arnold DePorter, celebrated a funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Towson. At the time of his death Brother Phillip was a member of the Calvert Hall College community and served in the school as the Director of Counseling Services. Born in Aurora, Illinois, Brother Phillip was one of seven children of Walter and Amy DePorter. After two years of he District of Eastern North undergraduate study at Georgetown University, Phil entered the Christian Brothers Novitiate in Ammendale in 1960. A America (DENA) is composed Spanish education major as an undergraduate at La Salle College, he would earn an MA in that field at Temple University. Later, he received an MA in Theology at La Salle and an MS in Counseling at . of the former Baltimore, Long In the course of his 50 years in the community Brother Phillip served in teaching, counseling and administrative positions Island-New England, at West Catholic, South Hills Catholic, Archbishop Carroll, Bishop Walsh, St. John’s, Hudson Catholic, Cardinal Gibbons T and Calvert Hall. It was probably the scope of his involvement in so many of our schools that prompted his nieces to refer to and Toronto Districts, tracing him as “Uncle School.” His enthusiasm for his ministry as a Brother served him well as a District Vocation Counselor for five their roots to the mid 1800s. Its years. When he wasn’t engaged in studies, he would spend summers working at places like the San Miguel School in Camden. His engaging and often teasing manner gained Brother Phil lifelong friendships with many of his students and their educational ministries in this families. At the funeral Mass his brother reflecting on his quick wit, told of the time Brother Phillip introduced him to several region include the following Br. Phillip DePorter, FSC brothers at St. John’s with the line, “He couldn’t make it as a Brother, so he became a priest.” states and territories: Maryland, (1940-2010) During the service reflections were shared by Brother Eric Henderson, a classmate, and by Brother Phillip’s niece, Aimee Baumiller, who noted that “Brother Phillip’s legacy to those of us left behind is far reaching, spanning several generations. The , New Jersey, New York, many lives he touched can never be fully measured. Within days of his death several people mentioned to our family that he Ontario, , Rhode Is- was the inspiration for them to enter the teaching profession.” Following the funeral Mass, Brothers, family members and friends journeyed to Ammendale to lay Brother Phillip to rest land, Washington, DC. in De La Salle Cemetery. In writing a posthumous tribute to Brother Phillip in his 50th year, Brother Joseph Grabenstein DENA was created in Sep- wrote: “When I asked for his favorite quotation, he immediately responded that he found inspiration in the familiar Lasal- lian prayer, Let us remember that we live in the presence of God. Brother Phillip now rests in the richness of that presence ~ the tember 2009 to better meet the reward of five active decades in the Lord’s service.” challenges and opportunities of Br. Timothy Froehlich (Finance), Mr. Alan Weyland (Mission and Ministry), Br. James Martino the Lasallian mission in the 21st The St. John’s College High School community in Washington, DC was saddened on January 16th to learn that (Administration), Br. Jerome Sullivan (Auxiliary Visitor), Br. Thomas Scanlan (Auxiliary Visitor) Michael J. Hackett, one of its most venerable former teachers, had passed away at 90 years of age. Hundreds of former century. The fundamental mo- Br. Dennis Lee (Auxiliary Visitor), Br. Dennis Malloy (Brother Visitor). students, colleagues and friends extended their sympathies to his three sons and their families at a wake service held at tivation for taking this action was the choice for new life together and in association with our Partners to St. John’s. Former school chaplain, Father Joseph Kleinstuber was the celebrant and homilist at the funeral Mass held at Blessed Sacrament Church. Lt.Col. Anthony Grimm, USMC (Ret), a student in Sgt. Mike’s first class, delivered a heart- revitalize our mission of education and evangelization to young people, especially those who are from chal- felt eulogy on the life lessons learned from him. lenging economic circumstances, as well as for the renewal of our lives as Religious men, and for the future of Michael Hackett joined the U.S. Marines in 1938 and served in the Pacific theater in World War II. Returning to Washington from service in Korea in 1951 he came across a newspaper ad for an instructor at a local military school. the Brothers in this region. We move forward together with a renewed spirit of faith and zeal, and trusting in Though not exactly what he was looking for, his wife, Kitty, persuaded him to go for the interview. After meeting with God’s providence that He will continue to bless and prosper the many life-giving works of the District. Brother David Cassian he agreed to take the position “for one year.” Thus began an illustrious career that spanned 38 years as a military instructor, teacher and counselor to many thousands of St. John’s cadets. Since the JROTC program at St. John’s is Army based, it was necessary for Mike to transfer to the Army Reserves. He retired from the Reserves in 1980 as a Sergeant Major but continued on at St. John’s until 1989. In his reflection at the wake service, Brother Malachy Broderick, FSC noted that St. La Salle emphasized the need for “compassion for the children confided to our care.” He went on to say that “Mike had the unique ability to be able to ex- Novices at Mont La Salle SGM Michael J. Hackett, ercise military discipline with compassion. He could correct a cadet while respecting the cadet’s self esteem. Mike always USA (Ret) ~ AFSC said he learned compassion from Kitty, who taught a shanty Irish Marine how to love.” Sergeant Hackett often said that (1920 - 2011) he stayed at St. John’s because of his great respect for the Christian Brothers, who he would affectionately refer to as “the ictured at left are the five Novices who are now Marine Corps of the .” The respect was mutual and, in recognition of his dedication to the educational midway through their novitiate year at Mont mission of the Brothers, Mike was honored as an Affiliated Member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, hence the P La Salle in Napa, California. From l-r: Brothers designation AFSC after his name. As an expression of their appreciation for his dedicated service, the JROTC staff cre- Anwar Martinez, Anthony Baginski, Lewis Harwood, ated the “Iron Mike Award,” an award given each year to an outstanding cadet in his honor. Semper Fi for sure! Kenneth Kalinowski, and Michael Miller. Under the The Christian Brothers lost a dedicated employee and good friend with the passing of Lomas McDowell after a brief guidance of Br. Kevin Slate and Br. Robert Hazard they illness on December 19th at 75 years of age. Over a span of 46 years his smiling face and gracious manner were familiar to are spending the year deepening their spirit of prayer, Novices and retired Brothers alike. Born in South Carolina, Lomas arrived in Ammendale in 1964 as an assistant cook to his as well as their understanding of holy scripture, La- uncle and eventually assumed the duties of head cook. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Juanita, and his son Ricardo. sallian spirituality and the Rule of the Brothers of the Father Jack O’Hara, of Dale City, Virginia, presided at a funeral service held at St. Joseph’s Church in Beltsville. Lomas’ Christian Schools. Each week they also volunteer their wife, Juanita, and his son, Ricardo, were supported by many relatives and friends, as well as co-workers, Brothers and former services, working with students of Justin-Siena High Brothers. In his tribute, Brother John McErlean, the Director of the La Salle Hall community in Ammendale spoke of Lo- mas as “a gentle and caring Christian gentleman, a man of impeccable integrity, who was never heard saying anything negative School, our school in Napa. about others.” In closing he expressed the Brothers’ gratitude for his “extraordinary service, dedication and hard work these many years.” Photos in this issue courtesy of: Christian Brothers Conference, Phil DeRita, Joseph Grabenstein FSC, Doug Heidrick, Anwar Martinez FSC, Matt Following the church service, the funeral procession made its way to the Brothers’ De La Salle Cemetery where, in McCauley, Stephanie Parrish and James Rieck FSC. recognition of his faithful service and friendship, Lomas was laid to rest. Everyone was then invited to La Salle Hall for a buffet lunch and to share their memories of a good man who will be greatly missed. Mr. Lomas McDowell 2 1935 ~ 2010 3 The Ballroom at ’s Ben Franklin House was the venue this year Brothers Honor for our annual dinner honoring Brothers celebrating special anniversaries. The November 13th event also honored Louis J. Guarrieri, Jr. for his many years of Louis J. Guarrieri Jr., BFSC dedicated service on behalf of our schools. Proceeds from the affair will benefit t was especially fitting that Louis Guarrieri was three Lasallian educational programs serving inner-city elementary and middle recognized at the Christian Brothers 5th Annual 5th school children: San Miguel School, Camden, NJ ~ La Salle Academy, Philadel- I Service Awards Dinner. He was one of the origi- phia, PA ~ San Miguel School, Washington, DC. Students from each of these nal architect’s of this event which honors our Brother Annual schools were on hand to greet our 280 guests as they arrived at The Ben. Jubilarians for their dedication to Catholic education Brother Kevin Dalmasse of Central Catholic High School, Pittsburgh, served and raises funds for special educational projects and Service as Master of Ceremonies and Brother Dennis Malloy, Provincial of the District District needs. of Eastern North America, presented each of the Jubilarians. While all of the A proud graduate of Philadelphia’s Father Judge honorees received standing ovations, the volume was especially high for Brother High School and Villanova University before eventually Awa r ds Patrick Phillips who was celebrating his 75th year as a Christian Brother. becoming the CEO of Cooke Publishing Company in Brother Jubilarians included: 75 Years - Br. Patrick Phillips. 65 Years - Br. Hugh Al- suburban Warminster, Lou has long been a strong advo- DinneR bright, Br. Thomas Caldwell, Br. Francisco Martin, Br. Hilary McGovern, Br. Nicholas cate for Catholic education. In his association with the Brother Sullivan. 60 Years - Br. Timothy Dean, Br. Brendan Garwood, Br. Charles Gresh, Br. Christian Brothers, dating back to 1975, he has been a Philip Whitman. 50 Years - Br. James Bednar, Br. Phillip DePorter (RIP), Br. William steady source of support for a variety of school and district programs. In 1989, while serving Jubilarians Fealy, Br. Eric Henderson, Br. William Johnson, Br. Richard Kestler. 40 Years - Br. Law- as a Corporate Volunteer with Business Leaders Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS), Honored for rence Shine. 25 Years - Br. Charles Huber, Br. Anthony Nguyen, Br. Leonard Rhoades. he was invited by Brother John McDonnell to serve on the Friends of West Catholic Advisory Service to Board. During his years of service as a member and chair of that Board he was actively involved Catholic in two successful capital campaigns. In that same year Brother Charles Lackes, Development Education Director of the Baltimore District, asked Lou to join the District’s newly formed Development Committee. His marketing skills and development insights, as well as his boundless energy, have been invaluable ever since. In introducing Lou to the Awards Dinner audience, Brother John McDonnell recalled his many years of devoted service and expressed his gratitude on behalf of the Brothers to “a gen- erous benefactor, dedicated mentor and loyal friend.” Brother Dennis Malloy conferred the title Benefactor to the Institute in the form Continued on page 6 of a framed citation from Brother Alvaro R. Echeverria, FSC, Superior General of the 2010 Awards Dinner Sponsors Brothers of the Christian Schools. Brother Dennis noted that, “through his association De La Salle Society Sponsor Mr. E. Burns McLindon Mr. Boyd Kelly (2) Ms. Victoria Guarrieri Br. Kevin Stanton, FSC with the Christian Brothers and the Oblates Mr. & Mrs. Michael Jones Mr. & Mrs. Robert Moran Mrs. Jennie Leary Mr. & Mrs. George Guerin Ms. Victoria Vann-White of St. Francis DeSales, Lou has made signifi- Mr. & Mrs. Truc Minh Nguyen Dr. John Melvin, MD Rep. Kate Harper Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Wurst cant contributions to the vitality of Catholic Sign of Faith Society Sponsors Mr. Daniel Ruppert Dr. Carol Pate, MD Br. Eric Henderson, FSC schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Mr. Louis J. Guarrieri, Jr., BFSC Mr. Edward R. Solvibile Mr. & Mrs. John Paul Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Joyce Table Sponsors and beyond.” Mr. & Mrs. John Schaefer Dr. David H. Kelly, PhD Brothers’ Community ~ La Salle High Mr. & Mrs. John J. Mullen Dr. & Mrs. J. Michael Whitaker, MD Present at the ceremony were Lou’s mother, Yolanda, his wife, Agnes, their children Deacon & Mrs. Joel M. Ziff Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Louis J. Guarrieri, Jr., BFSC Carol, Susan, Kathryn and Edward, and a number of relatives and friends. In accepting Christian Brothers Society Sponsors Christian Brother Sponsors Mr. Michael C. Kimble Hudson Catholic HS Alumni Association the benefactor award, Lou expressed his gratitude to all of them. He also noted that Brothers’ Community ~ La Salle College HS Mr. & Mrs. John P. Borneman General Sponsors Mr. Richard J. Loftus Mr. & Mrs. Michael Jones (2) Dr. John J. Convey, PhD Maj. Gen. & Mrs. William Burns, USA (Ret) Bee Bergvall & Co., P.C. Mr. & Mrs. Ted Marcus “it was an honor for him to work Dr. & Mrs. William Markmann, MD William G. Corey, JD Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bracaglia Mr. & Mrs. Frank Mastrangelo La Salle Academy with the Brothers who are Mr. Austin A. Meehan Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Devine Mrs. Lisa Buscaglia Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Merchant La Salle College HS ~ Advancement Office committed with such a won- Mr. John R. Redmond Mr. & Mrs. James Dooley Edward P. Carey, Esq. Mr. Edward M. Murawski, AFSC La Salle College High School derful spirit to the education Mr. & Mrs. Michael Driscoll Deacon Frank M. Colgan Mr. Enos C. Ney La Salle University (3) of all children.” The Broth- Blue & Gold Society Sponsors Mr. Edward J. Fierko Cooke Publishing Company Employees Br. Anthony Nguyen, FSC Mrs. Jennie Leary & Family ers greatly appreciate his Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Binder Dr. Joseph C. Flanagan, MD Mr. & Mrs. William Donohue Br. Patrick Phillips, FSC The McKenzie Family “spirit” as well and Carol, Edward, Kate & Susan Guarrieri Ms. Eileen B. Flynn Mr. Robert E. Duaime Deacon Christopher Picolo Mr. & Mrs. Michael O’Donnell look forward to his Mr. James A. Fitzsimmons Mrs. Mary Anne Freitag Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Duda Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Ricci, AFSC Mr. & Mrs. Robert Spires continued associa- Mr. & Mrs. Richard Findley Mr. & Mrs. Jay Ricco San Miguel School ~ Camden Mr. Marion Forrest Mr. John C. Gargani tion with them in Mr. Michael M. Hackett, AFSC Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Gruver Mr. John P. Gallagher Ms. Marie Rogai West Catholic High School the Lasallian edu- Mr. Edward T. Hahn Mrs. Susan M. Heidt Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Grady III Mrs. Patricia M. Sharkey Dr. & Mrs. J. Michael Whitaker, MD cational mission. Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Kelly Mrs. Gertrude C. Johnson Rev. James J. Greenfield, OSFS Mr. & Mrs. Michael Smith

4 5 2010 Awards Dinner Attendees Ms. Mary Maddox Mr. & Mrs. Mark McKenzie Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Palumt Mr. & Mrs. Richard Spires Br. Hugh Maguire, FSC Mr. & Mrs. Sean McKenzie Mr. Dylan Perry Mr. & Mrs. Robert Spires Br. Timothy Ahern, FSC Mrs. Mary Anne Freitag Mr. & Mrs. Edward Maher Mr. & Mrs. James McLaughlin Br. Patrick Phillips, FSC Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Spires Mr. & Mrs. John Babu Br. Timothy Froehlich, FSC Br. Joseph Mahon, FSC Mr. & Mrs. John McNeilly Mr. William Phillips Mr. Vincent Spires Br. Arthur Bangs, FSC Mr. & Mrs. Alfonse Gabriele Br. Dennis Malloy, FSC Ms. Kathleen McNulty Mr. & Mrs. Charles Quattrone Mr. William St. Clair Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Barson Br. Edward Gallagher, FSC Mr. Jeffrey Mancabelli Br. Thomas McPhillips, FSC Br. Leonard Rhoades, FSC Br. Kevin Stanton, FSC Br. Thomas Barton, FSC Br. Brendan Garwood, FSC Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Marbach, PhD Br. Ernest Miller, FSC Br. James Rieck, FSC Br. James Steck, FSC Mr. Laurence Basinski Mr. Joseph Gerngross Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Marchese Mr. & Mrs. Craig Mills Sr. Joan Rychalsky, IHM Mr. & Mrs. AJ Thomson Mr. Louis Beccaria Mr. Michael Gillespie, Jr. Br. Stephen Markham, FSC Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Mills Br. Charles Scanlon, FSC Br. Mang Tran, FSC Ms. Lynn Seay Br. Joseph Grabenstein, FSC Br. Roberto Martinez, FSC Mr. Thomas Mills Mr. John Schmitt Br. David Trichtinger, FSC Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Binder Ms. Bridget Grady Mr. Frank Martino III Br. Emery Mollenhauer, FSC Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Seikaly Ms. Jennifer Tyndall Sr. Margaret Anne Birtwistle, SSJ Br. Charles Gresh, FSC Mr. & Mrs. Robert McAnespey Br. Gerard Molyneaux, FSC Mr. Ray Shay Mr. Alberto Vasquez Mr. Thomas Biscotti Mr. & Mrs. Sean Gresh Mr. & Mrs. Josh McCallen Dr. & Mrs. James Moore, PhD Ms. Cory Clark Mr. & Mrs. Ben Ventresca Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Borger Ms. Donna Griffin Br. John McDonnell, FSC Ms. Lauren Murphy Br. Edward Sheehy, FSC Mr. & Mrs. Peter Vizza Mr. & Mrs. James Bowe Mr. Edward Guarrieri Ms. Bridget McErlean Br. Joseph Myers, FSC Mr. Brian Slattery Mr. Alan Weyland Br. Malachy Broderick, FSC Ms. Kathryn Guarrieri Br. John McErlean, FSC Br. Anthony Nguyen, FSC Mr. & Mrs. Brian Smith Dr. & Mrs, J. Michael Whitaker, MD Br. Mark Brown, FSC Mr. & Mrs. Louis Guarrieri, Jr., BFSC Mr. Francis McGarvey Br. John Chung Nguyen, FSC Br. Dominic Smith, FSC Ms. Jennifer Yokois Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bruno Mrs. Louis Guarrieri Br. Michael McGinniss, FSC Mr. & Mrs. Michael O’Donnell, Jr. Br. Leo Smith, FSC Br. Thomas Zoppo, FSC Br. Daniel Burke, FSC Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Guarrieri Mr. Stephen McGonigle Mr. & Mrs. Pablo Otero Mr. & Mrs. William Smith Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Burns Mr. Stephen Guarrieri Sr. Jeanne McGowan, SSJ Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Palmieri Ms. Melissa Spahr Sr. Mary Bur, IHM Mr. & Mrs. James Guntle Mr. & Mrs. Mark H. McKenzie Mr. & Mrs. Frank Palopoli Mr. & Mrs. Charles Spires Br. Thomas Caldwell, FSC Mr. Edward Hahn Ms. Claudia Campbell Rev. Warren Hall Rev. Joseph Campellone, OSFS Mr. & Mrs. Jack Hee 5th Annual Christian Brothers' Service Awards DinneR Mr. Steven Cappielo Br. Brian Henderson, FSC Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Carabello Br. Eric Henderson, FSC Dr. & Mrs. John Carabello Mr. James Hoban Mr. & Mrs. Frank Carlo Br. Edward Hofmann, FSC Ms. Kathleen Carroll Ms. Brooke Holdsworth Ms. Teresa Carroll Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hopkins Br. Patrick Cassidy, FSC Mr. Charles Huckel Ms. Susanne Cassidy Mr..& Mrs. Timothy Hughes Br. Thomas Chadwick, FSC Ms. Thais Hunter Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Ciccimaro Mr. John Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Paul Clark Mr. & Mrs. Martin Jackson Dr. John Convey, PhD Rev. Anthony Janton, AFSC Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Craig Br. William Johnson, FSC Br. Kevin Dalmasse, FSC Mr. & Mrs. Michael Jones Mr. Rob Dalmasse Mr. Matthew Joram Br. Timothy Dean, FSC Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Joyce Ms. Mary DeMasi Br. Joseph Juliano, FSC Ms. Beth Dembach Br. John Karl, FSC Br. David Deradoorian, FSC Mr. John Kavanagh Mr. & Mrs. Robert DeVico Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Dezzi Mr.& Mrs. Charles Kendall Ms. Teresa Diamond Ms. Margaret Kent Sr. Carolyn Dimick, IHM Mr. Michael Keser Br. William DiPasquale, FSC Br. Richard Kestler, FSC Mr. & Mrs. James Dolan Mr. Kevin Kilkenny Mr. & Mrs. John Dolan Br. Peter Killeen, FSC Mr. Hugh Donaghue Mr. Brian King Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Donahue Br. Patrick King, FSC Ms. Rosalia Doudna Mr. & Mrs. James Knorpp Mr. Matthew Shiffler Br. Edward Koronkiewicz, FSC Mr. & Mrs. John Duffy Br. Michael Kramer, FSC Br. Thomas Dunn, FSC Mr. John Krol Br. Francis Eells, FSC Br. Charles Lackes, FSC Ms. Anya Elthgroth Mr. Vincenzo LaRuffa Br. Gabriel Fagan, FSC Ms. Gina-Marie DeRaimo Mr. Joseph Fanning Mr. & Mrs. Denis Lawler Mr. Michael Fedoruk Mrs. Jennie Leary Mr. Gary Ferrari Ms. Megan Lepore Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Fitzgerald Mr. & Mrs. George Light Br. Gerald Fitzgerald, FSC Ms. Mary MacGillivray Mr. James Fitzsimmons Mr. John MacLeod Mr. Brian Fluck Dr. Sidney MacLeod, Jr., AFSC

6 7 Distinguished Lasallian Educators Central’s Brother Raymond Still Viking Strong Each fall at the Huether Conference, a national gathering of administrators and teachers from Lasallian schools, several Distin- At 81 years of age Brother Raymond Bronowicz is guished Lasallian Educators from the USA-Toronto region are honored. Among those recognized this school year were three already a legend among the Brothers for his enthusiasm teachers from the District of Eastern North America. The following profiles were submitted by their school administrators. and stamina. Now in his 59th year in the classroom, he is teaching religion to the entire freshmen class at Diana Aguilar exemplifies the role of teaching as a vocation in the professional and his Alma Mater, Central Catholic High School in Pitts- spiritual meaning of the word. The Catholic faith and the charism of Saint La Salle Diana Aguilar has motivated her desire to serve underprivileged students. An artist by training, burgh. Having also been a teacher and administrator she has adapted her artistic talents to develop a math curriculum that prepares her San Miguel School in the Philippines, Italy, and Bolivia he brings a unique students for the rigors of high school mathematics. Growing up in El Salvador dur- Washington, DC perspective and energy to his classes, his mentoring of ing a civil war, she became separated from her parents who, like many parents of San the Viking football team, and to the community life of Miguel students, left their native country to seek a better life in the U.S. She arrived the Brothers. Carpe Diem, Brother Ray! here at the age of nine and faced the challenge of learning a new language and adjust- ing to a new culture. She has brought to an otherwise male environment a warm maternal touch that has helped soften even the hardest of hearts.

Michael McNamara is a legend at La Salle Academy. The example and quality of his Young Brothers Meet in Mexico commitment to Catholic and Lasallian education is truly incredible and and inspir- Michael McNamara Cc ing. He is an extraordinary teacher, not only in the mastery of his subject matter, hirty-one young Christian Brothers a variety of reasons. The young Brothers con- from Mexico and the Antilles, and witnessing but also in the connection he makes with his students on a daily basis. Grads fre- La Salle Academy from four countries gathered in Cu- ducted a field day for the boys and had dinner the ministry at the orphanage provided inspi- quently refer to him as the best teacher they ever had and speak of his influence as a Providence, RI T role model in their lives, His sense of inner peace and understanding, coupled with ernavaca, Mexico in the first week of with them. Brother Michael Miller, a graduate ration for my vocation.” his willingness to go the extra mile with his students, contributes greatly to their the new year to celebrate their brotherhood of Calvert Hall in Baltimore and a novice at Looking to expanding the dialogue in the deep admiration and respect for both the teacher and the man. It is evident that his and to share with one another their experi- our Mont La Salle Novitiate in Napa, Califor- future, the General Council will be hosting a “touching minds and hearts” goes beyond his exemplary math expertise to the realm ences and dreams as consecrated men living nia, commented, “The short term experience of meeting of young Brothers from around the of changing lives. in community and working in association for the gathering . . . and our stay at the orphanage world in in 2013 in preparation for the the educational service of young people, es- will have long term effects on my vocation. I next General Chapter of the Brothers in 2014. Daniel Rhoton has been a force within the St. Gabriel’s System since graduating pecially the poor. saw possibilities in this vocation beyond our By Br. Joseph Mahon, FSC, The meeting was organized by a group borders. The conversations with Brothers DENA Formation Counselor from La Salle University in 1988. An English major in college, Dan took up the chal- Daniel Rhoton lenge of teaching math at St. Gabriel’s and quickly became a master teacher in that of brothers representing the District of An- subject area. His skill was especially helpful in the preparation of court adjudicated St. Gabriel’s Hall tilles-South Mexico, the District of North boys for state GED certification. With proven expertise in the classroom, Dan was Audubon, PA Mexico, and the U.S.-Toronto Region. They appointed Vice Principal in 2008. In that capacity, and while still teaching, he was were assisted in their planning by Brother Je- successful in integrating career technical education within the existing STEM ap- sus Rubio, the Brothers’ International Secre- proach to learning. Dan is a true icon of innovation and heartfelt care for students. tary for Formation. Among those listening to He possesses an exceptional ability in integrating educational practices with the “the voices of the young” were representatives therapeutic treatment program at St. Gabriel’s Hall. of the Generalate in Rome: Brother Thomas Johnson, Vicar General, Brother Edgar Ni- codem, General Councilor for Latin Amer- ica, and Brother Robert Schieler, General Executive Director Appointed at San Miguel, DC Councilor for U.S.-Toronto. Brother Daniel Berlay, a middle school Since her appointment this past year ment for St. Mary’s Parish Schools in An- teacher at Colegio La Salle, in Vera Cruz as San Miguel’s first Executor Director, napolis. She has also led successful devel- said, “It is always an incredible experience to Ms. Martha Kendall has been energetic opment efforts at Archbishop Spalding meet brothers from other countries, because in bringing her extensive experience in High School in Glen Burnie and Notre we learn different ways of living the Lasallian development and organizational planning Dame Preparatory School in Towson. spirit . . . I feel excited to live as a Christian to bear on the school’s mission to meet Ms. Kendall currently serves on several Bothers, integrating my vows into the Lasal- the educational needs of underprivileged Boards of Trustees and shares her exper- lian mission. Latino boys in our nation’s capitol. After tise as a member of the Leadership Coun- The program included time spent with the moving to Maryland in the mid 90s, Ms. cil for the Mid-Atlantic Catholic Schools children of Internado Infantil Guadalupano, Kendall became the Director of Develop- Consortium. an orphanage operated by the Brothers in Mexico City for 160 boys who are homeless for

8 9 Cardinals in Big Sky Country Lasallian Volunteers & Lasallian Youth Congratulations C c together at la salle high Bethlehem University, Palestine The Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation he circumstances worked presented Bethlehem University with the 2010 out well for a meeting Living Stones Solidarity Award in Washington between two very active in November. The Award honored the univer- groups of young people. sity for its commitment to improving the lives of On Friday, January 14th, our La- Christians in the Holy Land through education, sallian Volunteers arrived from all advocacy and solidarity, particularly in its emphasis parts of the country at a retreat on excellence in academic programs and preparing house near Philadelphia to reflect students to assume leadership positions in society. on their first semester experiences. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray, FSC called the Since graduating from college last award a recognition of the ways in which the uni- year, these generous young men versity has loved, supported and stood in solidarity and women have been engaged in with Christians in Palestine for 37 years. a year of service in a wide range It has been cold on the east coast this winter, but it was a bone chilling 14 of programs associated with our La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA below in Browning Montana for these 11 high school students from Balti- educational ministries. Then, on In recognition of the university’s successful partner- more. They were involved in a week long immersion experience at De La Salle Saturday, La Salle High hosted ship with local and global communities, the Carn- Middle School on the Blackfeet Reservation as part of Calvert Hall’s Campus four Lasallian Youth groups from egie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Ministry outreach program. Bishop Loughlin (Brooklyn), La selected La Salle University for its 2010 Commu- Salle Academy (NYC), St. John’s nity Engagement Classification. “This recognition (DC) and West Catholic (Phila.) is due to the efforts of many students, faculty, staff West Catholic Wins State Championship for a day of community service in ous experiences. Father Anthony Janton, AFSC, the school and community partners,” said President Brother Ambler, Kensington and Germantown. At the end of the day chaplain, offered Mass for the assembled Lasallians and spoke Michael McGinniss, FSC. “Community engagement the Lasallian Volunteers joined the Lasallian Youth groups at of the importance of their spirit of service as a witness to the is a part of who we are as an institution and how we La Salle High for Mass, dinner and reflection on their vari- Gospel in today’s world. define ourselves as Lasallians.”

 College, Riverdale, NY On December 11th at some 425 locations that the British might attack Valley Forge The Department of Education’s across the country wreaths were laid to com- from occupied Philadelphia to the east, he Students Discover memorate the sacrifices made by men and gave orders that a bridge be constructed over Bureau of Nonpublic School Services awarded a St. Gabriel’s Hall women throughout U.S. history. For the first the Schuylkill River to the west. The bridge $1.25M grant to for its gradu- Valley Forge Connection time since the inception of this program in would become known as Sullivan’s Bridge, af- ate program in School Building Leadership. The 2008, Valley Forge Park was invited to partici- ter the Revolutionary Army officer whose unit grant benefits non-public school principals and pate. The Park Office in turn invited its neigh- built it. Washington used the bridge to secure teachers from NYC’s five boroughs as they train to bor, St. Gabriel’s Hall, to provide volunteer supplies and ammunition on the west side of be collaborative, principle-centered, life long learn- workers. Accompanied by staff, a group of stu- the river. The Ranger went on to explain that ers as leaders in school administration, supervision Playing into late December, Coach Brian Fluck’s football team capped a dents joined about 75 other community volun- the bridge opened onto an area just a few hun- and professional education. 13-2 season with a convincing 50-14 win over South Fayette High School in teers in laying 2000 wreaths at the gravesites dred yards from what is now St. Gabriel’s Hall. the AA State Championship game, thereby earning its first Pennsylvania In- of those who served and died at Valley Forge So, on a cold Saturday morning, in addi- Ocean Tides Schools, Rhode Island terscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) title, and setting records for points during the harsh winter of 1777-1778. tion to supporting a noble community service A grant of $500,000 was recently awarded to our scored and total offense in the process. The victory was particularly satisfy- In the course of the morning’s work one endeavor honoring the sacrifices of our first Ocean Tides program for court adjudicated boys ing for West after having suffered a heartbreaking double overtime loss in the of the Park Rangers noticed the boys with St. patriots, our students learned about an impor- championship game two years earlier. Coach Fluck commented, “This win is for Gabriel’s jackets and proceeded to share with tant historical connection tying St. Gabriel’s to by the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile all West alumni, the 2008 team, and all the people who have backed us.” them an interesting historical relationship the Revolutionary War. Justice and Delinquency Prevention. According to between General Washington’s encampment By Edward Kershner, President Brother Brendan Gerrity, FSC the funds, and what would later become the site of St. Community Service Coordinator which are coming from the Federal Economic Stim- Gabriel’s Hall. Because Washington believed ulus Fund, will be used to expand the existing job Visit The Christian Brothers On The Web: training program for students at the Narragansett Go to for [Mr. Kershner, La Salle High ’67, is a retired public school administrator. St. Gabriel’s Hall, which was www.fscdena.org campus to the Providence campus. It will provide Information on the Brothers and their ministries, founded in 1898 by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, serves as a residential treatment facility for court adju-

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