The Clermont Bi s h o p Lo u g h l i n Me m o r i a l Hi g h Sc h o o l Spring 2009

In This Issue • Homecoming • 75th Anniversary • Educating Leaders

Educating Leaders Since 1851 | page 8 Celebrating the LaSallian Tradition

Cover photo idents go here in this space The Clermont Fall 2009 In this issue Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School

President’s Message 1 Administration Br. Dennis Cronin, FSC, President Principal’s Message 2 James Dorney, Principal Department of Development & Alumni Relations Around Loughlin 3 John E. Klemm ‘65, Director of Development Janet Griffin, Alumni Events & Publications Director Melissa Benjamin, Development Coordinator 2008 Alumni Reunion 4 Joan Hotaling-Cramer, Development Associate Charlie O’Donnell ‘59, Development Assistant Rita Monaghan-Maloney, Bishop McDonnell ‘59, Bishop McDonnell Alumnae Coordinator Homecoming 2009 5 Ed Bowes ‘60, Development Assistant

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75th Anniversary 10 Cover Photo Bishop DiMarzio blesses the school at the 75th Anniversary.

Angelo Consoli Award 12 Board of Governors 2008-2009 Hector Batista ‘77 Rev. Richard J. Beuther Lion/Lancer Open Golf Outing 13 Br. Thomas Casey Philip E. Chance Brian C. Connolly ‘73 This month’s cover story: Robert K. Conry ‘70 Br. Dennis Cronin, FSC, Principal ex-officio Educating Leaders Since 1851 Michael J. Dean, MD ‘69 James P. Flaherty, St. Augustine ‘65 Andrew L. Jacob ‘65 Rev. James F. Keenan, S.J. ‘55 Frank J. Macchiarola, PhD, St. Augustine ‘58 Yvonne A. Mason, MD ‘76 Dorothy E. McCabe, Bishop McDonnell ‘63 Noreen McCartney-Haffner, Bishop McDonnell ‘63 Clinton M. Miller ‘85 John D. Preiss ‘52 James J. Quinn, Esq. ‘63

The Clermont Daren Roberts ‘96 Claude Trahan Peter Williams ‘77

The Clermont is published by the Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Development Office.

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Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School www.blmhs.org President’s Message • 1 hile traveling to a conference for to chasten the spirit. Easter calls us to live Chief Administrators of Lasallian out the virtue of hope, to believe in God’s power to make right rather than our own. WSchools, I read an article in the Atlantic that cites an economist. He is Our founder, St. John Baptist De La Salle, credited with the line “A crisis is a terrible encountered many obstacles in establishing thing to waste.” We are living though a gratuitous Christian schools not the least financial crisis of some magnitude and of which was financial stability. It is good we will not squander the opportunities to remember De La Salle’s steadfast presented. commitment to his mission and his reliance on Providence - the source of all blessings. First, we are compelled to clarify our vision. After all, the work we do is God’s work. The Lasallian school provides a Christian Dear Alumni Loughlin needs your current support and and human education to the young, a bit more if possible to remain strong. & Friends of especially the poor. In an environment that This coming academic year we will be Bishop Loughlin, provides little margin for error, we need to hard pressed to find those very important have our priorities set straight. scholarship and grant dollars which Second, we need to order our priorities supports admissions and student retention. to remain true to our mission. In that Without your support, many students will ordering students come first. As a result, not have access to the quality education admissions and enrollment management, Loughlin provides. Wasn’t that a building academic programming, and faculty block to your success? staffing which serves students rank high. Third, financial decisions about spending ...while living through the are made in a way that supports the mission and the advancement of student “crisis, we need to remember learning. Practically, while living through the crisis, we need to remember our our mission...of a quality mission which focuses on the accessibility Lasallian education... of a quality Lasallian education to students and their families. Hence the allocation ” of scholarships and grants remain crucial. This focus supports the mission and As the school community embraces the joy enrollment. For many of us, diocesan of Easter and the promise of resurrection education was THE available option for be assured of our prayers and our gratitude our families. Since we are tuition driven for all that you do. (untrue for those prior to ‘65), sustaining Sincerely, enrollment goals supports programming and staffing through tuition generated income. Like many institutions of higher learning capital projects are put on hold.

Well, these are my suppositions for taking Brother Dennis Cronin, FSC advantage of this crisis. Lent was a good President cause for personal and institutional soul- searching – nothing like a good examen

The Clermont Spring 2009 2 Principal’s Message

ast summer when I first wrote staff marched from old St. James to 75- to you, I asked for your fervent year young Bishop Loughlin and met the Lprayers. May I take this opportunity rest of the school community waiting to to thank you profusely, because based greet us in the school yard, literally under on the way things have gone at alma gigantic “banners, purple and gold, above”. mater this school year, your prayers must The banners have hung on the school have been plentiful. As principal, I am every day this year and will continue to blessed with students who are full of life do so as we live proudly into the future. and love; their parents, whose great love and sacrifice for them is matched only We have brought back a debate team to by their cooperation with us; and I’m Loughlin and the students involved have Dear Alumni blessed with a staff whose competence, experienced great success in the very first professionalism, dedication and love are few months. One pair reached the semi- & Friends of all immeasurable. You will notice that love, finals in a national competition involving Bishop Loughlin, which is synonymous with charity, is the some of the best teams on the East coast. common characteristic in the three groups. At our Afternoon of Culture and Fashion, we honored three graduates, including It is that same charity that exudes from Edward Smith ’47. After watching each and every one of you - on a routine approximately 300 Loughlin students visit to the school, at our Alumni Reunion perform 14 acts, Mr. Smith stated that extravaganza in October, at our Alumni although St. Thomas Aquinas theorized Homecoming in February or at the Hall that there are five proofs that God of Fame dinner in May - that buoys exists, he must add that the sixth proof me and our beloved school every day of God’s existence was all of the talent throughout the year. I thank you for that he and all of us had just witnessed. your financial generosity, but more than He could not have said truer words. that I express deep gratitude for your constant, charitable spirit and prayers. St. Paul said “there are three things that last, faith, hope and love and the In my last letter, I also stated that I was greatest of these is love.” As you have moving into my new office with complete just read, then, Loughlin is filled with confidence that I would witness the same the greatest of the abiding virtues. As love and goodness among the Bishop always, I ask that you pray fervently. Loughlin community, including all of Please pray that Christ’s love continues you that I had witnessed for the prior 35 to grow in our Loughlin community. years. If I was wrong at all, it was only in understating the case. As a result, this Sincerely,

The Clermont year has been an over joyous one for me and for Bishop Loughlin High School. James Dorney Our 75th anniversary celebration on Principal October 9th was the quintessential personification of Loughlin “spirits high and hearts so true, our banners, purple and gold, above.” About 250 students and

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School www.blmhs.org Debate Team | Bowling Team Success! Around Loughlin • 3

Loughlin Debate Team Wins High Honors After this impressive and exhausting weekend, some of Written by Luke Patrick O’Connell, Religion Faculty the debaters were called upon to speak to their classmates during a prayer service prior to the inauguration of President famous “shot heard round the world” set in motion Obama. It was the debaters, on that stage, invoking principles a revolution pitting a group of fiercely committed of love and truth after living it with their own lives, that made rebels against a long-standing economic, political, A our newly minted President’s words so profound. He spoke of and military power. The symbolic importance of the town the price of citizenship in our country: could not be understated as the newly formed Bishop Loughlin Debate Team drove past the Lexington battle But those values upon which our success depends — hard green en route to represent the diocese on a national work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and level at the Lexington Winter Invitational. Ten students curiosity, loyalty and patriotism — these things are old. from Brooklyn came together as relative strangers on These things are true…we have duties to ourselves, our Bishop Loughlin’s newly formed debate team in the fall nation, and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly to test their mettle against select academies from the accept but rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge that Northeast and as far away as Tampa Bay and Nashville. there is nothing so satisfying to the spirit, so defining of our In the world of competitive debate, students are called character, than giving our all to a difficult task. upon to speak with acumen and wit on topics loosely These honest, courageous, and hard-working students will framed by a year’s resolution. This year, students deal never debate in front of a crowded gym, nor reap economic with U.S. alternative energy policy. This knowledge is not favor for their efforts. However, it is in them that a teacher’s, improvisational. Since October the Loughlin Debate Team a parent’s, and perhaps a nation’s best hope may abide as has spent late nights Tuesday through Thursday discussing they, at a very young age, have chosen to give their all to a obscure scientific breakthroughs, political implications of difficult task and remind the rest of us how much truth and U.S. action, and foreign responses to U.S. economic and beauty remains in our national character. Young women and military development. At this tournament, these 10 students men from Bishop Loughlin may one day prove the next “shot represented all those nights of practice by sacrificing their heard round the world” will be a verbal one. extended Martin Luther King Jr. weekend over three days of grueling debate rounds. When the tournament began on Saturday night, most of the debate community had never heard of Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School. By the time the tournament concluded on Monday everyone had watched a first time debater and her partner go 4-1 in preliminary rounds, four of the ten Loughlin debaters finish in the top 25 speakers, and Bishop Loughlin’s team captain and his partner advance to the semi-final round finally losing on a split decision to the eventual tournament champions. The list of teams defeated by Bishop Loughlin is a litany of nationally elite schools like Newburgh Free Academy, Beacon, Tampa Prep, Georgetown Day (DC), Bronx Science, Bronx Law, Monticello, and others. Mr. O’Connell with the debate team

Loughlin Varsity Bowling 2009 The Loughlin bowling team had its best finish in many years. The team was in fifth place with three weeks left in the season but finished strongly to pass last year’s city finalist, St. Francis Prep, and came in fourth in the regular season to secure a playoff berth. They finished in third place in the CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens Division after making it to the semifinal round. Gary Pacheco ‘12 had the highest average in the league with a 201 and Christopher Lee ‘09 had the second highest average with a 196. Both young men ranked in the top 25 Catholic high school bowlers in the state and were invited to participate in the Catholic School State Championship in Bowling team with coach Peter Altman March in Buffalo, NY.

The Clermont Spring 2009 4 Around Loughlin 2008 Reunion Celebration

he 2008 reunion celebrated special anniversaries for all classes ending in a three or an eight. The 350 alumni Tand friends in attendance represented over 60 years of the school’s history. They reunited with friends and their alma mater as they walked the halls and reminisced about growing up in Brooklyn.

The class of 1958 was the honored guest celebrating their 50th anniversary. During the welcome ceremony, 1958 class coordinator Peter Salerno presented a check to Br. Dennis Cronin for $85,000 for their 50th class gift. Everyone enjoyed a slide show about the anniversary Class of 1958 classes showcasing their four years at Loughlin. They celebrated their Loughlin heritage by singing the school song together, accompanied by the senior jazz band.

The Development Office enjoyed hosting the reunion and we hope you will return to Loughlin soon. More reunion pictures are posted online at www.blmhs.org in the alumni section. Class of 1963

Class of 1948

Class of 1983 Alumni Reunion Save the Date The Clermont

October 17, 2009 Class of 1998 Enjoy the afternoon and evening at Loughlin. The day will include anniversary suites, Mass, welcome ceremony, cocktail reception and dinner. Anniversary Suites will celebrate the reunion classes ending in a 4 or a 9. Help make your Alumni reunion be a success. Get involved with the Alumni Reunion by joining your class Reunion Committee. Contact the Development office to learn how you can help make the Reunion a triumph;

call 718-857-2700 x2252 or [email protected]. Class of 1978

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School www.blmhs.org 2nd Annual Homecoming & Alumni Reception Around Loughlin • 5

n Friday, February 13th, Loughlinites didn’t let superstition stop them from attending the O2nd Annual Homecoming Game and Alumni Reception. This year, 130 alumni and guests (double the number of attendees from last year) joined a gymnasium filled with students, parents, and the opposition’s supporters for an exciting varsity boys basketball game. Loughlin beat Xaverian in the third of a triple-header sweep against the visiting team’s best. During half time, alumni basketball players were greeted by cheers from the John Sheehan `75, John Cosgrove `76, Lester George `75, Stephanie Cyrus `75, Henry Dillard `75, Archibald Hamlett `78, Ray Burke `79, crowd as Vinnie Visco recognized them for all they did as Derek Cox `77, Tim Bolan `76 student athletes at Loughlin. Following the game, alumni and Loughlin staff retired to the cafeteria for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The cafeteria came alive when Kolin Mendez ’08 provided music for the reception. Currently a freshman at St. John’s University, Kolin is no stranger to alumni events, as he volunteered with the Development Scott Thomas `89, Ralph Anderson `89, Tamecka Evans `89, department several times while he was a student. This Darrell Lundy `89 blossoming DJ was more than willing to play music for the crowd as he did in the past for home basketball games. The highlight of the evening was when some alumni turned a section of the cafeteria into a dance floor. Michael Alston `95, Claude Richard `95, No one will forget the moment when Mr. Jim Dorney Sudari Freeman `95, Bianca Wheeler, joined them as they did the Electric Slide. It was truly an Jemel Donato `92, Coach Bob Azizi Cleveland `95, Leckie, Kevin Bryant `92 Tasha Anderson unforgettable moment for all in attendance. As the night began to wind down, the sounds of laughter and camera shutters continued to fill the air as alumni made plans for continuing their fun at a local lounge. Much of the night’s success is due to the new Loughlin group on Facebook, which was used to promote this event to alumni in addition to mailings and email blasts. Reunion coordinators from this year’s anniversary classes Kevin Campbell `75, Bill Wise `74, Raymond Kennedy `75, Brian Connolly `73, also invited their fellow classmates to attend Homecoming Sean Kissane `75 as a kick off to their reunion celebration later this year. The Athletic & Development departments and everyone at Loughlin would like to thank our alumni for their continued support of this event, and we hope to see more alumni at next year’s Homecoming!

Class of 1986

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Class Notes Loughlin Is Going Green! The Development Department will be distributing more and more alumni Are Moving information electronically to be green and to save some green. As concerns for the environment increase, we want to do our part by using less paper in our office. On Online the flip side, the economic downturn has prompted us to watch what we spend so that we can continue to keep tuition low and provide scholarships for students in need. As part of our green Support Loughlin’s green campaign by sending us your email address and updating campaign, the class your contact information with the development office any time there is a change notes and memorial list which will reduce returned mail. are now posted online Beginning this spring, all publications will be posted on the school’s website at www.blmhs.org. If you prefer to receive the publications electronically, please at www.blmhs.org email us at [email protected] and we will add you to the electronic mailing in the alumni section. list for the next publication.

School President Elected Be our friend on Facebook! To Lead Lasallian Mission We have created the Bishop Loughlin Alumni group on Chief administrators and board members of Facebook. The page offers new features, including an Lasallian secondary schools in the United States event calendar, photos, notes, a news feed and more – all and Toronto Region gathered in Charleston, South Carolina, in February for the annual to help you stay connected with Loughlin. The group is conference of Lasallian Secondary Schools Chief called Bishop Loughlin Memorial H.S. Alumni. Administrators Association (LASSCA). Become a member today! At the LASSCA meeting, Brother Dennis Cronin, President of Bishop Loughlin High School, was elected to the LASSCA Board as vice president and joins Brother Michael Collins, immediate past president, and Ken Tedesco, current president. The theme of the meeting was Catholic Identity in a Lasallian School through mission, ministry and message. The meeting stressed the role of Catholic schools as advocates of social justice and the http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4869918284&ref=share evangelical aspect of the Lasallian mission to teach students to have a deeper encounter with God. Please join us in congratulating Br. Dennis for this honor to lead and influence the vision of Lasallian schools in our country. The Clermont

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School www.blmhs.org 2008 Council Dinner | Career Day Around Loughlin • 7

2008 Council Dinner In recognition of their continuing generosity to alma mater, esteemed alumni, faculty and friends of Bishop Loughlin, St. Augustine and Bishop McDonnell were welcomed at the 2008 Bishop John Loughlin Council Dinner held on Thursday, November 13th, at the New York Athletic Club. Luis Ayala ‘09 gave an overview of Loughlin’s activities and financial support to the school and introduced Brother Dennis Cronin, FSC who welcomed everyone and thanked them for their outstanding support of Loughlin. We would like to thank all those who were in attendance as well as everyone who supported Mike Fitzsimons `63, Elizabeth Gassman, Bill Gassman `57 Bishop Loughlin in the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year.

Jim Begley `56, Luis Ayala `09, Nijah Barley `10, Alberta Begley Denis Duggan `44, Bill McManus `46, Joe Dehler `49, Jim Nugent `43

Career Day 2008 Special thanks to alumni and friends who participated in Career Day last fall. Topics presented included law, fashion, medicine, architecture and engineering, finance, music business, culinary arts, psychology and social work. For many students it was their first opportunity to speak with a professional about their career interests. Students became more passionate to pursue certain careers and sharpened their focus for college courses while others were excited to discover their interests were leading them in a different direction.

Alexander Allen `94 and Lynne Strong-Shinozaki speaking on fashion If you are interested in speaking with Loughlin students about your profession, please contact the development office at 718-857-2700 x2251.

2008 Career Day Speakers Medicine: Michael Dean ‘69, Robert Gore ‘94, Sonnie Kekulah ‘98; Law: Tony Buonagaro ‘63, George Cappiello ‘62; Finance/ Accounting: Mike Fitzsimons ‘63, Michael Holt; Fashion: Alexander Allen ‘94, Lynne Strong- Shinozaki; Social Services: Susan Cameron ‘97, Francisca Nazario-Pellot ‘99; Architecture/Engineering: John Bratichak, Anika Smith, Winston Smith; Entertainment: Ernie Jackson ‘83, Edwin Muentes ‘69, Brent Sharnteek; Roe De Siervi presents a cooking demonstration Culinary Arts: Roe DeSiervi

The Clermont Spring 2009 8 Profiles Educating Leaders Since 1851 Educating Leaders Since 1851 Profiles • 9 Karen Philip McGuinness O’Connnell ‘76 ‘46

Karen received a firm foundation through Catholic education. Philip O’Connell `46 died peacefully on January 26, 2009 After attending St. Fortunata Grammar School in East New at the age of 80 in Naples, FL. He earned an undergradu- York, she started high school at Bishop McDonnell in 1972. She ate degree from Manhattan College, a Law degree from only spent a year at Bishop’s before the school closed its doors Columbia Law School and completed the Advanced Man- in 1973 and she transferred into Bishop Loughlin as part of agement Program at the Harvard Business School. the first female class at the school. In 1979 she graduated with He interrupted his studies at Columbia Law School departmental honors with a BA in history and minor in second- to serve 39 months in the Atlantic and Pacific fleets ary education. She went on to complete her Masters in Ameri- during the Korean War, principally as executive of- can History at NYU and also received a Professional Diploma ficer on the USS Chilton and USS LST-883. in Administration and Supervision from Brooklyn College. After returning to civilian life he graduated from Columbia Law, Her first job was teaching at Our Lady of Perpetual Help joining the New York City firm of Dewey, Ballantine, Bushby, in Bay Ridge. In 1985 she returned to Bishop Loughlin as a Palmer & Wood where he practiced for several years before teacher. She eventually left the Catholic school system to teach moving into executive roles in the business world. Phil was at Edward R. Murrow High School and then became the Social an expert in corporate governance and held many titles in his Studies Chairperson at Roslyn High School in Long Island. career before retiring in 1990 as Senior Vice President and Cor- Currently she is the Lead Social Studies Chairperson at JFK porate Secretary of Champion International in Stamford, CT. High School in Bellmore-Merrick. This is a central high school He was admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United district with three high schools and two middle schools. She States, served as a member of the NYSE Legal Advisory Board is the lead chair for the history department and in charge of and long-time service as a member of the Board of Directors and staff development and teacher mentoring within the district, Chairman of the American Society of Corporate Secretaries. assisting faculty in pedagogy. She was asked to coordinate a summer seminar for the Gilder Lehrman American History Phil was a champion runner while at Loughlin and Manhattan Institute, a national program to promote the love and study College. Later in life he participated and won championships of American History through interdisciplinary methods. in Master’s track competitions in the U.S. and internation- ally. Among his many honors, he was a CHSAA cross coun- Karen had the unique opportunity of being a student and try champion, CHSAA Indoor Mile Champion and Penn teacher at Loughlin. In both roles, she experienced a great Relay champion in the two mile and distance medley while sense of community and common purpose at Loughlin which at Loughlin. He was a member of Manhattan’s Penn Relays she has imprinted into the daily life of her career. Emphasiz- championship teams in the distance medley and 4-mile re- ing respect and dignity for every individual in the classroom lays and also ran on two national AAU championship 2-mile and amongst her peers, she continues to live and share the relay teams and an IC4A cross-country championship team.

The Clermont Lasallian tradition learned from a solid Catholic education. What is not reflected in these many accomplishments was Over the past few years, she has returned to Loughlin for his immense love for Loughlin, for his many teammates class reunions and the 75th anniversary of the school. She is who became life long friends and his generous financial proud to see that Loughlin is still true to its mission of nur- support over the years for the school’s mission to make turing academic and spiritual development of its students. quality education possible for many minority students.

Educating Leaders Since 1851 A Lasallian education challenges the minds and hearts of its students straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the and produces young adults equipped to succeed in life. The strength prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” and success of Loughlin alumni is a testament to the vision of St. John The Christian Brothers and lay faculty have influenced the lives of Baptist De La Salle and the Christian Brothers. Their fierce determination thousands of men and women who have graduated from Loughlin to overcame countless obstacles encountered while educating and become leaders in their community, profession and country. A Loughlin developing the minds of the children entrusted to them. They lived daily education continues to lay a firm foundation for the student body, the words of St. Paul, “But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and educating the leaders of tomorrow.

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School www.blmhs.org Educating Leaders Since 1851 Profiles • 9 Michael Christopher Zaccaro Torres ‘63 ‘01

Michael Zaccaro ‘63 received an Associate Degree in retail Since his days at Loughlin, Christopher Torres ‘01 knew that marketing from New York City Community College in 1966. he wanted to do something that helped others. As the president He was drafted into the US Army and served two years with of LaSallian Youth, he had the opportunity to lead his fellow the 6th Battalion/32nd Artillery in Vietnam from 1967-1968. students as they participated in various community service After the military he began his long career in retail at Bloom- projects. This experience laid the groundwork for his future ingdales Department Store as an executive trainee and then a work to help those less fortunate. After graduating from high buyer for menswear. He moved to Miami to work for Jordan school, Chris went on to graduate from Brown University in Marsh Department Store before moving to Chicago, where he 2006 with a degree in Public Policy and American Institutions. served as senior vice president, director of stores and then Senior It was there that he began his work in politics. He worked as Vice President general merchandise manager at Marshall Fields. a field organizer for the Sheldon Whitehouse Senate race. In that position, he was able to educate and inform residents, Moving back to New York, he served as Executive Vice particularly the Latino population of Providence’s Southside, President at Saks 5th Avenue for multiple merchandise cat- about the voting process and registered many first-time vot- egories. In 1995 he joined the Philips Van Heusen Corpora- ers. After his success with that race, he was able to work with tion where he held several positions including President of the Mayoral race of Tom Knox in Philadelphia, PA. But Chris the Van Heusen Retail Division and Izod Retail Division and said that it was his work on the Barack Obama campaign that most recently as Vice Chairman-Retail and Corporate Of- solidified his desire to affect change through politics, espe- ficer, with responsibility for the Izod, Van Heusen, Geoffrey cially within minority groups. “My work allows me to raise Beene and GH Bass footwear retail divisions, Field Opera- the voice of people of color through the electoral process.” tions, Real Estate and Store Design and Construction. He retired in January 2009 and was asked to continue working as As a Field Director, Chris was able to work in Iowa, New a consultant for two years to manage special assignments. Mexico, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania to inform voters of the Latino and other minority communities of Barack Michael was a founding member of The Aids Founda- Obama’s platform. After the successful culmination of that tion of Chicago, which later formed a critical partner- campaign, Chris continues his work with the Campaign for ship with the American Foundation for Aids Research Community Change in Washington, DC. His organizing and (AMFAR) based in New York City. He has been a con- coordination of “Get Out and Vote” campaigns continue, as he sistent supporter of many environmental and hunger or- creates strategies to bring issues such as immigration reform ganizations as well as Doctors Without Borders. and affordable healthcare to the forefront. From his humble “I attribute the success, enjoyment and rewards I have beginnings in New York, Chris is now in a position to help had professionally and personally in my 34 years of mar- bring about change and champion issues affecting people of riage to hard work. I thank God for His guidance and color in the halls of Congress. He is a true example of the support which has given me many blessings.” leaders Loughlin produces with every graduating class. “My foundation and spiritual grounding began at Loughlin. It reinforced my belief in Christianity and taught me how to un- derstand and serve God. The education I received enabled me to take my aspirations to a whole new dimension and to seek new levels of experiences. And lastly, Loughlin instilled in me the personal discipline one needs in life to confront and overcome life’s unintended and sometimes unpleasant consequences.”

The Clermont Spring 2009 10 75TH Anniversary Celebration

hen students and faculty The Bishop explained that the site upon which the school now stands was originally purchased for the purpose of W from Bishop building a cathedral church for the diocese. A foundation Loughlin paraded from St. was actually built and the cornerstone was dedicated by Bishop John Loughlin. But he delayed plans for a massive James Cathedral-Basilica in Gothic cathedral and instead used the monies to build Downtown Brooklyn to their much needed orphanages for children in Brooklyn. school in Fort Greene, they Later, Bishop Thomas E. Molloy, the third Bishop of Brooklyn, decided that young men needed a retraced a similar march high school and scrapped plans for a cathedral on made 75 years ago that the site. “The diocese sacrificed a cathedral for a Bishop DiMarzio said Mass for school,” Bishop DiMarzio told those in attendance. the 75th Anniversary opened the school. Today, he pointed out that parents make sacrifices, In September 1933, the students and faculty walked sometimes working two jobs, to pay the tuition at the from their former school, St. James Academy on Jay school. Originally free, the school began charging $75 a Street, to open their new school named in memory of year for tuition in 1961. Today, it costs $7,000 per student. the first Bishop of Brooklyn. At that ceremony, the “Loughlin has always been a special school,” student body gathered in the athletic field area next pointed out the bishop. That’s why, he said it to the school for the ceremonial transfer of location,

Mass at St. James Cathedral

according to John Klemm ‘65 a faculty member who did much of the historical research for the anniversary celebration together with Janet Griffin. A Mass of thanksgiving was celebrated Thursday, October 9, by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio to mark the diamond jubilee of the school that has been

The Clermont conducted by the Christian Brothers on its present site. During the Offertory procession, students carried a framed portrait of Bishop Loughlin and an enlarged facsimile of a 1908 diploma from St. James Academy belonging to James Aloysius Phillip. Across the top were the words, “Religion, Morality, Knowledge.” During his homily, Bishop DiMarzio said, “As I reviewed Students marched from St. James to Bishop Loughlin. the history of Bishop Loughlin High School, I came continues to be a diocesan school receiving upon the image of a pelican, a symbol of the Church $250,000 a year from the diocese as a subsidy. as a Mother willing to sacrifice itself for its children. “If you look at the history of Loughlin, all you see is From its very beginning, Bishop Loughlin was built sacrifice to educate young people,” concluded the Bishop. upon the sacrifices of the Church and its members.”

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If you look at the history of “ Loughlin, all you see is sacrifice to educate young people” – Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio Br. Dennis Cronin leads the parade of students into the school yard.

A permanent historical display was installed on the school’s first floor.

The students who attended the Mass at the cathedral represented the various clubs, societies and teams at Bishop Loughlin. As they assembled outside the church after Mass for the line of march, they Alumni marched alongside the students: Matthew Meagher ‘72, Gerard Meagher ‘70, Ed Bowes ‘60, Br. Joe Reilly ‘57, Bill Gassman ‘57 unfurled school banners from Loughlin as well as from St. James Academy. During the walk to the school, they were escorted by an NYPD patrol car, all the while chanting “We Are Loughlin.” Brother Dennis Cronin, F.S.C., led the procession of students through the Lafayette Ave. gate onto the track area through the cheering student body who formed a phalanx leading up to the side steps of the school. The school’s band played marching tunes, followed by the National Anthem, the school song, and a rousing rendition of “Happy Anniversary.” During the ceremony, Bishop DiMarzio blessed a plaque commemorating the 75th anniversary. It will be placed on the Clermont Ave. side of the building. Written By Ed Wilkinson for The Tablet Bishop DiMarzio gave a special blessing for the school.

The Clermont Spring 2009 12 Angelo Consoli Award

2009 Angelo Consoli Award and became a member of the orchestra. From there he became the church organist at Our Lady of Good Counsel. On March 1, 2009, three talented alumni were awarded the Upon graduation James attended college and then joined Angelo Consoli Award at the Afternoon of Culture and the Army in 1972. Sadly James’ life came to an end in May Fashion. These three individuals participated in performing of 1989. He is buried in Calverton National Cemetery. arts at Bishop Loughlin as students and have remained active in music throughout their lives. We thank them for Cal Payne ‘84 was a first honor sharing their talents with Loughlin and their communities. student throughout his time at Bishop Loughlin. He was an integral Edward Smith ‘47 started playing member of the Performing Arts the piano at age four. When he Club and saxophone section leader came to Loughlin, he became one in the school band. Cal received of Mr.Consoli’s top music students, a music scholarship to Syracuse playing with the orchestra as well University and an academic as a number of chambergroups. scholarship to New York University He was a featured piano soloist which he accepted. During his time at NYU, Cal for many school and community was a member of the NYU Concert Band. functions and was invited to play piano for WNYC, the prestigious classical radio station. Cal formed his first group in 1986, at the age of 18, and debuted at the legendary Sweetwater’s Cabaret in Edward attended Manhattan College and graduated Manhattan. Since that time, Cal has performed throughout with a B.S. in Chemistry. As a college student, he played the New York Tri-State area as both a front-man and piano for the school choir and performed for a number of sideman with various local and regional bands and artists. school rallies. He went on to receive a Master of Science at Niagara University. From there he worked for the In 2003, Cal formed the Cal Payne Project for which he Penn Drake Oil Company and then the Allied Chemical functions as both front-man and composer. The Cal Payne Corporation. He also taught at Newark College. Project has performed at many venues around the NYC Tri-State area. They have received extensive international, Ed always maintained an active music career. He national and local airplay on radio stations devoted to conducted the choir in the Third Order of St. Francis Jazz and Nu Jazz and have been featured on BCAT cable and the choirs at St. John the Baptist and St Therese. and “On The New York Circuit.” In 2005, the Cal Payne In his retirement, he is the music minister and choir Project was voted Best in Jazz by garageband.com. director at St. Boniface in Florida. He performs regularly at several retirement and rehabilitation facilities. James Walthour ‘66 was an honor student at Loughlin and a member of a number of after school activities including drama, student council and the language club. In Freshmen year, James realized he had a great interest and talent in music. Mr. Consoli served as a friend and mentor to James, teaching him how to play the organ. James participated in a number of school music festivals, plays, benedictions and assemblies Maria Consoli-Toulas, Andreas Toulas, Cal Payne `84, Edward Smith `47 and Al Davis `84 accepting for James Walthour `66 The Clermont Angelo Consoli Award Nominations

Anyone can nominate a Loughlin alumus, faculty member or moderator for this award. We recommend collecting and presenting detailed biographical information to the committee for this competitive process. Please fill out the nomination form (attach information if necessary) and return toLouis Maffei, Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, 357 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Your Name Class Nominee’s Name Class Reason for nomination and biographical information:

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School www.blmhs.org 12 Angelo Consoli Award Lion/Lancer Open Golf Outing • 13 Lion/Lancer Open Golf Outing • Thursday, June 25, 2009 Middle Island Country Club Middle Island, New York

Benefiting the Bishop Loughlin Alumni Scholarship Fund and the Raymond Brustman Scholarship Fund. Gather Grand Prize Raffle your friends and classmates for a fun day of golf! The 1 ticket - $50 • 4 tickets - $150 event will include breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, A 3-day/2-night vacation getaway for two people silent auction, prizes and more. Registration starts at with deluxe accommodations at 9:00 AM with a shotgun start at 10:15 AM. the Ginn Reunion Resort & Spa in Orlando, Florida. Air transportation included. Take the Jet Blue Challenge! Every golfer has at least two chances to win a golf vacation with a hole-in-one on the Par 3 holes in the tournament. Four golfers will have the chance to win $50,000 in a post-tournament Shoot-Out.

Golf Outing Committee Jim Lawlor ‘65 Paul Clarke ‘65 Blaise Guzzardo ‘65 Co-chairman Joe Dehler ‘49 Vinnie Kennedy ‘59, St. A Bill Wise ‘74 Tom Duffy ‘56 Jim McHugh ‘62, St. A Co-chairman Tom Egan ‘65 Jeff O’Brien ‘70, St. A Ed Blaney ‘59 John Fehling ‘60 Dennis O’Connor ‘63 Tim Bolan ‘76 Dermott Flynn ‘56 Richard Outcault ‘52 Ed Bowes ‘60 Ed Fogarty ‘67, St. A Bernard Rivers ‘58 George Cappiello ‘62 Kevin Gallagher ‘66 Ron Woods ‘75

The success of the Lion/Lancer Open Golf Outing depends on the generous underwriting of various aspects of the event. Listed below are the special sponsorship options and fees for the 2009 Golf Outing. Special Sponsorships Golf Package Options o Dogwood Course $10,000 o Closest to the Pin (3) $1,000 o Lion/Lancer Package - Eight Golfers, $3,000 o Spruce Course $10,000 o Longest Drive (3) $1,000 Longest Drive & Signage o Oak Course $10,000 o Golf Balls $1,000 o Gold ‘L’ - Four Golfers & Closest to the Pin $1,900 o Golf Carts $5,000 o Awards & Prizes $1,000 o Silver ‘L’ - Four Golfers & Tee or Green $1,300 o Dinner $5,000 o Signage $500 o Cocktails $3,000 o Scorer $500 o White ‘L’ - Four Golfers $900 Lunch $1,500 Ranger $500 o o o Purple ‘L’ - One Golfer $225 o Breakfast $1,000 o Tee (27) or Green (27) $400 $1,000 Sponsor a Brother or $225 o Dinner Only $75 o Beverage Cart o Faculty

Name Class Names of Golfers in Foursome Special Sponsorship/Prize Donation Address Phone Number Email

Deadline for registration is Thursday, June 18, 2009. Please send this registration form and fees to Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, Development Office, 357 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Questions? Call 718-857-2700 x2251

The Clermont Spring 2009 14 Class Notes 1937-1948

Class of 1937 Class of 1943 Angelo Maltaghati‘s greatest James J. Loughlin passed away thrill at Loughlin was participat- on September 5th 2008. May he Thomas Garland died on Sep- Urban C. Ambrose works one day ing in the Penn Relays. He ran rest in peace. tember 8, 2008. May he rest in a week. His wife, Johanna, of 60 track relays all four years with peace. Malachy Noone spent years was taken by our Lord on the “best at Loughlin.” Coach James T. McAuliffe shares that the most wonderful years of his January 29, 2006. He is bounc- Eastment left great memories and on his fourth visit to the Holy life at Loughlin. He is a retired ing back with the help of church lessons especially when “we pur- Land in October 2008, he did Allstate Insurance Co. agent after members of St. Columba. He chased jackets.” Best to my fellow as on previous visits, remem- 46 years. He has eight children, misses the good days at BLMHS, track runners from those years. bered the intention of the entire 11 grandchildren, and two great his classmates, and of course the Loughlin Family at all the sites grandchildren. great teachings of the Broth- wherein Our Blessed Lord evan- ers, especially his mentor, Br. Class of 1945 gelized and made them sacred. Cornelius. His prayers (even at the Western Walter M. Bradshaw is going to Class of 1939 Wall) embraced Bro. Dennis, his retire in 2009 and throw away his James J. McLean, M.D. is living staff, students, and the Alumni Francis Spillane is “still alive” at 87. alarm clock. with his wife on a lake in Maine. (living and deceased) – May the Louis M. Wagner passed away on He does property maintenance, Loughlin Ministry grow and Dec. 9, 2008. In 1986, he retired boating, skiing, bridge, and other Class of 1946 flourish. from Guerlain after 32 years. He things to fill in the time. was survived by his wife of 60 George S. Covek traveled from Robert E. Powis never forgot his Dominic Percella has many years, Amelia, daughter and son. Barrington, IL to attend the 2007 years at Loughlin-“I received a fabulous memories of his years He always spoke very highly of Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner. solid education and it provided at Loughlin. He was captain of his excellent education received He had a great time and enjoyed me with the foundation of my the 1943 Basketball Team and at Bishop Loughlin. May he rest getting reacquainted with Gerry Catholic moral values”. very close to those great Brothers in peace. Klingler and Bill McManus after that taught back then. The kids 60 years --- and you too Iggy Class of 1947 attending Loughlin don’t know Rienzo. “how lucky” they are. Class of 1940 Theodore H. Muenkel enjoyed Thomas J. Fisher remains ever so seeing his old classmates Jim Francis Martin, after retiring, William F. Reilly, M.D recently thankful for his Loughlin years. Beilman and Bob Judge in Roch- spent a number of years in Parish wrote a short history of his parish He is also elated by the fine qual- ester, NY. outreach helping applicants for St. Bernard’s Levittown, NY on ity education and high standards its 60th Anniversary. The parish Medicaid and other public assis- the school still maintains for our John Scibelli, in a letter printed was established to serve the veter- tance. He now spends his time on present students. in the Brooklyn Tablet 11/8/08, ans of World War II. the deck of his daughter’s beach conveyed his memories of Lough- Eugene F. Klausman and family house. lin and how he acquired a love for have been Florida residents since literature while serving after- Class of 1944 1995. Since all his children and Class of 1941 school detention. John M. DeVivo will never forget grandchildren (6) lived there, it Robert P. Auber lives in a retire- the excellent teachers at Lough- seemed like a good idea. His old- Edmund K. Zahn M.D. (ret.) ment community in Matthews, lin, the part they played in his est granddaughter is a senior at earned his wings as a Naval Avia- NC. He is coping with a number education, the experiences they the University of Florida and the tor in 1950, then completed his of pains and aches that go with 85 brought to his everyday thoughts, youngest is still in her high chair. BS at Fordham University and years but is still able to live inde- and the way he treats his family His oldest grandson is a full received his MD from the Albert pendently, volunteering and play- and friends. God Bless Loughlin scholarship freshman at Yale, the Einstein College of Medicine. He ing duplicate bridge. He is happy for continuing to teach the high- others are in high school. Sadly, practiced 10 years in NYC and to support Loughlin to continue est standards of life. he recently learned of the death then moved to Miami, FL with providing excellent education as it of Brother Adalbert James Nor- his wife and four daughters. One gave him. Edward A. Eberhardt retired ton, The Jamesonian moderator daughter is a Podiatrist turned from the Army in El Paso, TX. and a life long friend. Eugene’s science teacher, next one a Radi- The Clermont Francis J. Murray is still hanging closing career days were spent as ologist, next a Bank Compliance Howard D. Lantz retired after in there. He thanks God every a Tech rep at Unisys (37 yrs) on Officer and last an attorney who serving 35 years with the FDNY day for good health. assignment until 1991 at Cantor graduated Georgetown Univer- and is currently enjoying retire- Fitzgerald in the South Tower of sity. Dr. Zahn is retired, living in ment in Florida with his wife of 61 the World Trade Center. He lost 3 Melbourne, FL and enjoying his Class of 1942 yrs – Helen (Edge) Lantz, a 1946 very close friends on 9/11. eight grandchildren. Bishop McDonnell graduate. Gerald Forlenza’s Loughlin education They have 9 children, 14 grand- Edward F. Litt is recovering helped him achieve success in life. children and 6 great grandchil- nicely from a heart attack suf- Class of 1948 Charles F. Grosse now is 85 years dren. His fondest remembrance of fered in 2008. He can’t wait for Charles E. Baxley, 78 years young, old. He taught English, History, Loughlin was being in class with the upcoming softball season to still jogs part of the way home Art, and Drama at Loughlin for Brother Aurelius James Mc- watch his granddaughter, Heather from his Manhattan office, when 44 years from 1947-1991. Since re- Manus all 4 years-Religion, Latin Viola, who is a star pitcher for weather permits. When he is tiring, he enjoys being a “Grand- and Homeroom, and all for $5.00 Marist College in Poughkeepsie, stopped by a red light, he never pa” to three grandsons. God bless per semester book rental. NY. forgets to say “thank you” to the everyone at Loughlin, forever! light. He still works full time as

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an intellectual property lawyer Championships. During his track Class of 1951 she rest in peace). He moved to specializing in patents, copyrights, career, Jim set numerous records Florida Nov. 2007 and is active as trademarks, and similar fun stuff. and medaled in over 50 races. He Joseph V. Greene had a Class of a Deacon at St. Patrick’s Parish in earned a full track scholarship to ’51 mini-reunion with Bob Gal- North Jacksonville. Vincent P. Cosentino was sorry Yale, Manhattan College, Alfred lagher and Bob Campbell and to read of the passing of Anthony University and St. John’s Univer- none looked a day older than 75. Carmine J. Desio has four (Butch) Apollo. They both ran sity which he graduated from with grandchildren in Massachusetts John H. Kineke and his wife Track in their frosh and sopho- a BS in Financial Accounting in and three in Georgia. He sends Wilma (Bishop McDonnell more years. three years. Jim was former IBM regards to all his classmates. alumna) rode up from Maryland executive, retired after 40 years Edward H. Mergens has three for a family wedding last June and Kevin Glynn is still looking at the of service. He is survived by his grandchildren graduating college. took a side trip to North Fork, LI grass from the green side after wife, Dorothy and six children. One geologist from Ft. Lewis to meet his classmate Jim Maino having successful aortic valve May he rest in peace. College , Durango County, one and his wife Marion. They rode replacement surgery. He is glad Veterinarian from University of Martin F. McDonald and his wife, the LIRR for 4 years together at he didn’t have to use one of his Dublin (Ireland) and one chef Mary, have a new great grandson, Loughlin and had not seen each plenary indulgences. from Culinary Institute of William Patrick Lockart. other for 57 years. America-NY. Fred Keating found his old medal Frank Waters has retired in Joseph LeMay is a retired Profes- he received when he ran the lead- Alfred Palmer died peacefully in Dublin, Ireland and would like to sor of International Business off leg of the mile relay (124 lb his sleep on July 31, 2008. He is hear from any ‘49ers planning a and Political Science at Ramapo sub-novice in the “old Madison survived by his wife Connie of 53 Dublin visit. College of NJ. He received his Square Garden in 1949). He also years, his six children and his 17 BA from Penn State, MA from remembers playing handball with grandchildren. He attended St. Georgetown and PhD from Ford- Paul and Ray at lunch time. He John’s University and the Uni- Class of 1950 ham with post graduate studies is still teaching College and even versity of Miami Law School. He at Princeton. He feels Loughlin has an online class! George F. Boser sends greetings served in the US Army in Korea provided a secure and stimulating to his grammar school classmate, Clifton Morris passed away June and was a 25 year member and environment for academic work. Joseph Donohue ’50. He sees that past president of Kiwanis Club. 7, 2008. He graduated from Fre- they went in opposite directions For 20 years he was involved in William Sluka says the statistics donia State Teachers College in for retirement. the Cursillo movement in Miami showing a very high percentage 1957 with a degree in elementary of graduates going on to college education and received a masters and founded the Catholic Law- John A. Dowd is still practicing are very impressive. Apparently degree in education from Hofstra yers Guild of the Archdiocese of law after 50 years. His partner BLMHS is continuing its historic University. He was director of Miami. He was a co-founder and is his daughter, Karen. Looking excellent education. “Keep it math and computer education for proudly served for two years as forward to his class 60th reunion. President of the Guardianship going.” grades K-12 and also director of Program of Dade County. May he Robert R. Hintz saw the Lough- federal funds for the Copiague School District before retiring in rest in peace. lin basketball team play at the Class of 1952 Tampa Hoop Classic last year. 1989. He was an active member of What an excellent team and ex- Gene Caiafa says Loughlin will St. Mary’s Church in Bolivar. He Class of 1949 cellent game! Last year he met a always be first in his heart! Broth- was a trustee of the Bolivar Free Library and served as a member Richard E. Fister, after almost 60 waitress in North Carolina whose ers Aurelius James McManus for of the Bolivar-Richburg Central years after graduating, believes parents graduated from Loughlin Athletics and Brothers Edmund School Board of Education for that BLMHS was the best educa- as well as her uncle who received and Adelbert James for Academ- four years. tion among many that he ever re- a sports scholarship to college. ics - “Thanks so very much.” ceived. He congratulates BLMHS John A. Kilkeary says “Keep up Arthur R. DeSimone is mak- Tom Myers is proud to report on the great work presently being the good work!” ing his annual gift in memory that his class had 12 young and done. Currently he is still operat- of Brother James Norton who healthy 73 year old classmates at ing his Banking Investment Thomas P. Reilly thanks God we had for English, Religion, their 55th Anniversary reunion. Company. He will be married to for Br. A. James McManus & Br. and Homeroom (311) 1950-52. Retirement is great and is enjoy- his wife Virginia for 55 years on Louis (a friend) for kicking his Brother was always quoting ing all the major sporting events August 21, 2009. He is enjoying butt! He is retired after 32 years G.K. Chesterton to us including in Cincinnati as a ticket taker. his children and 12 grandchil- in Financial Analysis and now “Christianity has never been tried dren both in St. Louis, Missouri working with American Airlines and found wanting; it has been and Hilton Head Island, SC. He for 13 years and enjoying it all. Class of 1954 found difficult and left untried”. wishes peace and love to all. “God Bless all the Brothers and Russ Altman retired as an Ad- teachers, my wife and I appreci- William F. Powers published a James P. Lappin passed away junct Professor at SUNY-FIT. ate your work.” memoir in 2008 – Shaping a Life: 2/22/09 and his family wants to Reconstructing My First 35 Years, Paul Kraus is eagerly awaiting his let us know he was very proud Matt Sczesny, a former Red Sox published by Infinity Publishing. seventh grandchild. of being educated at Loughlin Minor League player, manager and he loved the school. He was and scout, as well as a Loughlin Thomas Maloney says “no more a member of the BLMHS track Hall of Fame member, passed Class of 1953 snow and icy roads for him”, is team which holds the record away Sunday, January 3, 2009 retired and living in Palm Har- for the most victories in the after a long battle with cancer. Vincent A. Abrahams’ wife, Val- bor, FL. Penn Relays and numerous City May he rest in peace. entina died October 2005 (May

The Clermont Spring 2009 16 Class Notes 1955-1960

William J. Swords retired after Thomas E. McCarthy has happily Class of 1959 guys like Tyrone Pannell, Eddie 40 years practicing medicine in retired and passed his Insurance Bowes, Jerry Sullivan and a long Lansing and now works 2 _ days a and Financial Planning Company Dr. Robert G. Edmonds retired list of wonderful people. His wife week in a free clinic. He has three to his daughter. He is sorry to from a 28 year career in mar- Cathy retired last year after four grown sons and nine grandchil- hear that Archie McCormick has keting and sales. He currently decades as an RN. His son Pat- dren under age nine. He still runs passed away. teaches at the Maritime College rick is still working at Computer and swims three times a week and in the Bronx where he also serves Associates and daughter Kara remembers his frosh x-country Theodore Fletcher remembers as the Vice Chair of the Global is finishing her graduate work and three years swimming team Brother Anselm who was a great Business and Transportation in bio/phys/pollution research experience. teacher and taught him to enjoy Department. He looks forward to at Washington State University. Latin for four years. Gradu- visiting with the Class of 1959 at He looks forward to seeing some ated from St. Francis College in the 50th Anniversary in October. great old friends at the next alum- Class of 1955 Brooklyn and became a social ni gathering. studies teacher and met wife in Father James Schiffer has retired Julius B. Chini has been a Pro- his first school. They have three from the Air Force after 23 years Ron Gonella is still active in the fessor of Mathematics at New wonderful sons. He is retired as Chaplain, Colonel. He is pres- Fulbright Association Alumni. York Institute of Technology from the Board. of Education ently Pastor at St. Theresa’s Par- He was very active in the Obama for the last 25 years. He previ- after 40 years of service (34 in the ish, Windham, NY and St. John campaign and looks forward to ously started in 1957 helping and classroom and 6 years as Junior the Baptist in Greenville, NY in a challenging and, hopefully, initiating the field of Operations High Principal). He and his wife the Albany Diocese. successful first term. He is also Research at three firms: CIBA- are both enjoying retirement by looking forward to the birth of Geigy; Bank of New York; and traveling and involvement in com- his third grandchild in April 2009 Marine Midland Bank. Class of 1960 munity service. and counting down to his 50th Joseph Walter has finally retired Daniel Blanch retired after 46 anniversary in October. Frank Weber retired from from teaching after 45 years. years as a stagehand for the Inter- teaching in 1999 and is enjoying Frank Lackner celebrated the He has 20 grandchildren and national Alliance for Theatrical volunteer work at Lincoln Center. first birthday of his first grand- enjoys visiting them in Virginia Stage Employees, Local #33 in He loves the many cultural op- child, Abigail, in October 2008. and California. He still remem- Los Angeles, CA. He has lived portunities of NYC. bers with joy his first homeroom in LA for 38 years with his wife, Kevin J. McManus died July 31, teacher, Mr. Statile and Mr. Rog- Patty, and two children – cur- 2008. He graduated from the US ers in Biology. Class of 1958 rently residing in Burbank. He is Air Force Academy and became proud to be a Loughlin alumnus! a pilot. He served in Vietnam Gerard R. Wilson just completed Robert J. Conroy just attended alongside classmate, Jim Quinn his 35th year as a firefighter in his 50th Class Reunion and Dom Camera celebrated 42 years `59 until he was shot down in June Village of Montgomery, NY and thought that it was extremely of marriage last year with his 1967. He was a prisoner of war for is active at St. Mary’s Church. He well-run. He had a great time see- wife, Catherine. He finished a 5 1/2 years. While on leave from credits Loughlin with his learned ing old classmates and sorry more three year term on the Board of Da Nang, Kevin had married classroom procedures used as a didn’t attend. Hopes the rest of Governors at St. John’s Univer- his childhood girlfriend. After class room teacher and guidance the guys out there are doing well. sity. In 2009 he welcomed his returning from Vietnam, Kevin counselor. He became a snow bird The school still looks great but fourth grandchild into the world. and Mary Jane raised a family in Stuart, FL for five months a year. can use our help in the upcoming He will be featured in the ESPN of seven children. Upon retiring years. 2nd quarter program on the US Football League and its his- from the USAF in 1984, Kevin Class of 1956 Edmund B. Ganley and wife, tory and impact on professional worked in the private sector and Maureen, live in Spokane, WA. football and the growth of cable lived in Northern Virginia. Eugene D. Alexander says to They have been married for 38 sports. keep up the good work! As each Thomas F. O’Grady is enjoying years and have 5 grandchildren. year passes, he is more apprecia- retirement in Bonita Springs, FL. Ed received his BS from Mon- Robert F. Dunne currently is tive of the quality of the educa- He met Kevin Daly ’61 who lives mouth College in NJ and spent his retired and living in a community tional experience that BLMHS with fellow Loughlinites, Kevin in Palmira Golf & Country Club.

The Clermont career in the Insurance Industry. provided. He retired from the Washington Daly ‘61, Kevin Frain ’58 and Frank J. Russo, a retired Division Al Frazzitta ‘56. He is looking Robert J. Fudjinski remembers in State Insurance Commissioner’s Manager with Verizon & AT&T, forward to the 50th reunion next 1953, Brother Lewis (Commer- Office. will soon celebrate his 45th anni- year. cial Class) telling us to stay away versary married to a ‘61 Bishop’s John Magel dedicated his class from the Stock Market. He says grad. Frank & Bette, who reside gift to Br. Edmund Dwyer who Pat Farley is enjoying retirement his check would be much more in Port Washington, have seven as swimming team moderator life and spending more time with had he heeded his advice. Semper children and 27 grandchildren. visited him in the hospital after his wife of 43 years and his 6 Fidelis! Frank’s now involved with fracturing his leg in a diving grandchildren. He is looking for- numerous non-profit activities, accident every day for the entire ward to 50th reunion next year. Anthony Giampaolo had a won- including production of NYS’s month he was in the hospital. The derful day of re-connecting with Vincent Goodwin will be retiring largest public access TV program, help and direction Br. Edmund the Class of ’56 at the Alumni in June after 45 years of teaching The American Family Assn. gave him simply demonstrates Golf Outing. He is now semi-re- at St. Francis Prep. He always Presents, and can’t wait to see his the love and dedication that the tired and hopes to spend winters recounts his years at Loughlin classmates at their 50th reunion Christian Brothers have for their in Ft. Myers, FL. fondly, especially the four years next year. Loughlin boys. on the track team with great

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Class of 1961 Class of 1962 Class of 1963 Class of 1965

John J. Burns with his wife, Joan, Howard Carlson has retired as Jeff Albies retired from William James J. Bono became Chair of are enjoying keeping up with a Battalion Chief from the New Paterson University after 32 years the Department of History at their five young grandchildren. York City Fire Department after as Associate Director of Athletics SUNY Buffalo in January 2009. In 2008, he completed a tour 40 years of service. His wife Jan- and Head Baseball Coach. In 2008, he spent more time at of China and Thailand and is ice has retired after being a nurse the Folger Shakespeare Library looking forward to touring Israel, in the Emergency Room at New John J. Griffin is retired after a in Washington, D.C., where he Egypt and Jordan in April 2009. York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell good business career working for completed a draft of his new He is hoping to publish his poetry Hospital for 21 years. Seagram. He is thankful to the book. His son, Joe, works for book this year. Christian Brothers and the lay Microsoft in Seattle, and his Thomas G. Grealy says the more faculty who provided him with a son, John, is at home attending Vincent DeMarco retired five the years go by the more he real- wonderful education and a solid SUNY Buffalo as a Junior Media years ago from Tottenville High izes what a special place Lough- foundation for living. He wishes Study major. He thinks often of School after working 37 years in lin was and is. He remembers in everyone all the best. the life-long importance of the the NYC Board of Education. He prayer all those no longer with education, values, and friends chose to attend Manhattan Col- us especially good friend, Peter Joseph J. Staines is sorry he missed his 45th. See everyone for Loughlin generously provided. lege because it was a Christian Hadhazy ’62. Loughlin made a difference in Brothers school. He is indebted the 50th. Robert O. Moylan’s first grand- his life, and continues to do so for and grateful to Loughlin and Peter Tonacci retired from Exxon generations of new students and Manhattan and the Brothers. daughter, McKenzie Lee, was born July 20, 2008. Chemicals after 33 years and is their families. now restoring his grandfather’s Richard Fillon retired from Gerard Gryski is Chair of the Chevron Oil and now has a William Murphy has moved to house in Tuscany where he goes Lake Grove Condo after 31 years for one or two months each year. Political Science Department at small consulting company doing Auburn University. He is still a geological research, specializing in Massapequa. He still coaches hoops at Farmingdale High Brothers’ Boy. in climatological history of the Class of 1964 earth. He has been married to School. Alan Hoffman became a grand- Dennis J. DeLisle has been Jerrilyn Olin for 44 years and Richard Smith had his music pub- father for the first time in 2008 Deputy Director of the NY State has twin daughters who are both lished by Oregon Catholic Press, when his daughter, Frances, gave Financial Control Board for the married, Elizabeth a physical “I Rejoiced” an example of psalm birth to a son, Jesse, in Einstein last six years which is chaired by therapist and Emily a bank of- setting in liturgical music. www. Hospital in the Bronx, NY. the Governor and oversees the ficer. ocp.org/songs/66819/sheetmusic finances of the City of New York. Dennis C. Macauley and his wife, Pedagogical resource series: Brother John Guasconi, FSC has He received an MBA from the Sheila, became grandparents on “Teaching AP US History” pub- been appointed Director General Harvard Kennedy School in ’93 June 11, 2008 with the birth of lished by Applied Practice, Inc., of the International Community and retired from USMCR as a Lt. Henry Ryan Macauley. a firm based in Texas. He wrote of Brothers located at the Mother Colonel in 1996. House in Rome, Italy. three of the first five volumes in Bro. William Mann, FSC became the series: Colonial America, Joseph M. Favuzzi celebrated his President of Saint Mary’s Uni- Anthony Markert has accepted A New Nation and The Age of 36 year wedding anniversary. He versity of Minnesota on June 1, a new position at Safe Flight Jackson. downsized from a house after 36 2008. Instrument Corporation, because years to a condo in Eastport, LI. Edward Sullivan recently Brian E. Wood retired from the it’s too soon to retire from a long He is still doing security work in received the Leadership Award Army and is currently a Defense career in Electrical Engineering. Manhattan. “Thanks Loughlin for a good for Chapter Volunteer Service Contractor Vice President for Lo- start in life.” Recognition from the American Charlie Gulotta says the lessons gistics Solutions, Joint Logistics Planning Association. learned from being on the Lough- Managers Prince George, VA. James P. McLoughlin worked 31 lin swimming and water polo John Turano has sent a contri- years with AT&T. He has com- teams coached by Harry Benv- bution in memory of his wife Class of 1966 pleted eight years with the IRS enuto at the Brooklyn Central Margaret’s father, Benedict and just received a promotion to YMCA have helped him for the Lawrence Lograno retired from Valentine. When Benedict was a Grade 7. Bro. Basil Stephen used last 44 years. Teamwork, trust, the New York Stock Exchange Christian Brother he taught at St. to call him “Rifleman” after the confidence and hard work are on June 2008. He spent his first James (predecessor to BLMHS). TV show because of his sideburns only a few of the skills acquired summer at the beach since sopho- Benedict’s brother Andrew re- and engineer boots. while at Loughlin. more year in 1964. He is looking mained a Christian Brother until forward to the next class reunion. Dr. Patrick Sullivan says it is his death. James M. Quinn sends best always wonderful to read of the wishes to his fellow classmates as Jack Tyniec has been elected Vice continued success of Loughlin’s they celebrate their 45th year af- Class of 1967 President of the Riverhead Free students, most important to ter graduating. He retired in June Library Board of Trustees. He Robert Fernandez will always learn that the school’s mission of 2008 after 39 years of teaching was glad to see a number of class- remember fondly his first big instilling good values, a strong math in a Christian Brothers high mates at the June Golf Outing night out - the senior prom at the work ethic, and compassionate school, much like Loughlin. hearts lives on. on Long Island, including several Astoria Manor. members of the 1962 Champion- ship Track Team.

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Patrick Henry received the 2008 Children’s Hospital in New York. him in developing and reaching reunions and enjoyed seeing and Tom McMillan Award for Edito- He and his wife, Alexandra, will goals throughout his life. He is reconnecting with classmates and rial Excellence. Pat is a journalist celebrate their 25th wedding glad to see that Loughlin is still a teachers. She encourages every- and an educator who specializes anniversary in October 2009. He solid and influential foundation in one to attend their next reunion. in the graphic communications looks forward to his class reunion the community. Though he cur- industry. in 2010 – 40 years! How fast it has rently lives in Leesburg, VA, his Class of 1988 all passed! foundation was built in Brooklyn Anthony Medaro continued and he enrolls his kids in summer Robert Cardona is living in his his education after Loughlin to Antonio T. Michell is Chair camp in NY for a week every own apartment in Flatbush and attain two postgraduate degrees MAPMG (M.D Atlantic Perma- summer to experience some of is part of the Job Path program. from The State University of New nente) Board of Directors) 900 what he experienced in NY. He has many great memories and York at Buffalo and New York Doctor Medical Group Urologist. friends from Loughlin, espe- University. He is a board certified He lives in Silver Spring, MD and cially Nancy Lynn Ward, Adrian psychotherapist and addiction has four children. He is a prostate Class of 1980 Baptist, Ann Johnson, Stephanie specialist with a full time private cancer survivor (3 years) and is Gary Morgan (Red) retired from Forbes, Roshanna Dunnings and practice in San Jose, California learning to play golf. NYPD as Police Instructor. He Lanessa Favorite. and provides employee assistance is a Real Estate Investor and consultation to many major Sili- Rev. Francis Passenant serves at Property Manager and a maga- con Valley corporations. He lives Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs For- Class of 1997 zine consultant for nationwide and owns a home on top of a hill est Hills where Blanche Aeppli, distributed magazines. in San Francisco. Since his days at wife of John Aeppli ’43, is a mem- Desiree Burke-Varner got mar- ber. He forwards her the alumni ried on Saturday, July 19, 2008 Loughlin he has always main- Jules Taylor, Jr. sends best wishes publications which she enjoys. and has passed the CPA and tained his love for music as well as to his classmates from 1980…and CMA exam for the state of Dela- outdoor activities including alpine Frank Penner retired from the US the Beat goes on. and technical climbing around ware and North Carolina. She is Army; 82nd Airborne Division the proud mother of a six year old the world (before his knees gave and has a six year old son. out) and currently is an avid road Class of 1985 daughter. cycler. Class of 1973 William R. Mitchell didn’t realize Reggie Jessie thanks Loughlin the long term relationships built for being inducted into the Ath- Class of 1968 John P. Kron can’t believe it has at Loughlin he would have for letic Hall of Fame in 2008. He been 35 years since he graduated life. His 20th reunion was awe- had a baby girl named Isyss on Robert Tormey moved to Hawaii from Loughlin. It seems like some. It was great to see some of February 23, 2008. in 1980, after working for the yesterday he was taking a train to his inspirational leaders that are Taj Stewart is an Iraq War New York Stock Exchange for 12 school. He had a great time while still there. Loughlin is still con- veteran. years, and worked for Lawrence he was there and made many tinuing the success it had 22 years Welks Resort Properties on Maui. friends. He had some great teach- ago. He will continue to donate to In 1984 he met his wife Maya ers like Mr. Geham – Math; Mr. support our future leaders. Class of 1998 Palencia while on a business trip Sermet – History; Mr. Andrews – to Puerta Vallarta. They have Renata Kontao was married on Science; Mr. Zember – Account- Class of 1986 been married for 24 years and live ing; and, Mr. Grosse – English. August 3, 2007. in Costa Rica where they buy and Sharin Edwards-Mullins’ son, sell homes in their new develop- Bernie O’Hara was recently de- Rylan, is a kindergartener at ment, a 77 acre coffee farm. Class of 2000 scribed in an industry journal as Excellence Charter School. He is “the Tiger Woods of reinsurance Tiffany Livingstone is currently Frank Tuminello is a SVP – also a music lover and writer like intermediaries.” studying for her MA degree in Asset/Liability Management – his mom. Urban Studies at LIU, Brooklyn Bayen LB – NY. Campus. Class of 1975 Class of 1987 Class of 1969 Kenneth Emancipator, MD has Frederica Pierre graduated from The Clermont Wendy Benita-Lewis has worked Rutgers University in 2005 and is moved to the Chicago area to as a Programmer Analyst for Robert F. Serrao has recently accept a job to head up Medical, a nurse at Maimonides Hospital. retired after 34 years as a Special nine years. She attended LIU, Regulatory, and Clinical Affairs Brooklyn Campus and attained Agent Law Enforcement officer at Abbot Molecular. He never - 13 years with Immigration Ser- a BS in Nursing. She is currently dreamed he would be doing a working as an RN. vices in NYC and 21 years with corporate relocation at this stage Do you have news to the Office of Export Enforcement of his life, but this seems to be his share with your fellow US Sept. of Commerce in NYC. calling right now. He sends best Class of 1987 Classmates? Send your wishes to all! Nyhisha T. Meaders-Gibbs is cur- Class Notes to: Janet Class of 1970 rently a “Household Engineer” Griffin, Alumni Events Andrew Combs has been a Physi- Class of 1976 raising four boys ages 9 – 3 years Coordinator at cian Assistant for nearly 30 years old. She has been married for 11 [email protected] Ramon Torres has positive and _ years to her husband, Robert, and currently works in Pediatric fond memories of Loughlin. Run- or contact her at Urology at the Morgan Stanley and resides in Poughkeepsie, NY. 1.718.857.2700, x2251. ning on the track team helped She attended the 10th and 20th

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In Memoriam Joseph P. Dorsa ‘54 John A. McEvoy ‘54 Bishop Loughlin expresses sympathy to the families and friends Richard J. Byrne ‘55 of these individuals. John E. O’Grady ‘55 Alumni & Staff Clifton J. Morris ’53 or ‘57 Rosario J. Bucaro ‘58 Raymond R. Sweitzer ‘31 Eugene J. Guarini ‘58 Bro. Albert B. Clark FSC ’36 Arthur F. Whitley ‘58 John J. Eckerle ‘36 John A. Braunagel ‘59 Thomas Dailey ‘37 Dennis J. Cameron ‘59 Thomas C. Garland ‘37 John Ettlinger ‘59 Eugene R. Lopez ‘38 Brian T. Fitzgerald ‘60 Victor G. Howard ‘39 Tiberius H. Schuldner ‘60 Luis M. Wagner ‘39 Sidney J. Flateau ‘61 Edward J. Weeks ‘39 Kevin J. McManus ‘60 John P. Whalen ‘39 Thomas F. McNamara ‘61 Henry F. Hammer ‘40 David J. Shaughnessy ‘63 John A. French ‘41 Richard M. Cichocki ‘65 Michael G. Gannon ‘42 Richard A. Snellings ‘65 John C. Boner ‘43 Edward V. Price ‘66 James A. Gorman ‘44 Joseph S. Radford ‘66 Sr. Lawrence Therese ‘44 Richard C. Rhatigan ‘66 John F. McNierney ‘44 Leon L. Crawford ‘67 William J. Connors ‘45 Frank E. O’Leary ‘68 Regina Carney-Hetrick ‘45 John F. Doherty ‘69 Robert J. O’Brien ‘45 Benjamin D. Taylor ‘69 Frank L. Zember ’45 and Former Faculty BLMHS Raymond Young ‘74 Philip R. O’Connell ’46 Steven Lipsett ’76 Thomas J. Dowling ‘47 Adrian Midgley ‘06 John P. Gibbons ‘47 Loughlin Family John R. Matier ‘47 Rev. Shaun T. McCarty S.T. ‘47 Mrs. Agatha (Bonnie) Alnwick Stanley R. Schabowsky ‘47 Widow of Mortimer Alnwick ‘37 Richard T. Gorman ‘48 Johanna Ambrose Joseph C. Murania ‘48 Wife of Urban C. Ambrose ‘43 Alfred R. Palmer ‘48 Diane Ryf John J. Rohan ‘48 Wife of Louis V. Ryf ‘52 William G. Sweeney ‘48 Valentina Abrahams Eugene J. Winters ‘48 Wife of Vincent A. Abrahams ‘53 James P. Lappin ‘49 Marie Kranepool Joseph F. Loos ‘49 Mother of Harry A. Kranepool ’58 John F. Walsh ‘49 Bro. Daniel F. Casey, FSC, Thomas Lyttle ‘50 Former Principal BLMHS 1980 – 1986 Matthew Sczesny ’50 and Former Faculty BLMHS 1958 – 1964 John B. Fogerty ‘51 Mrs. Marilyn Bratichak Gerald Garvey ‘52 Mother-in-Law of Mrs. Regina Bratichak, Harold A. Hay ‘53 Faculty at BLMHS Henry J. Jagiello ‘53 Lucy Russo George B. Levey ‘53 Grandmother of Luann Avvento, Patrick J. Molloy ‘53 BLMHS Administrative Offices

The Clermont Spring 2009 Alumni Events

May 2, 2009 Athletic Hall of Fame

Mid-Atlantic Reunion May 14-15, 2009 (Washington, DC) Lion/Lancer Open Golf Outing June 25, 2009 Middle Island Country Club

October 14, 2009 Career Day Visit Loughlin online at our October 17, 2009 Bishop Loughlin Alumni Reunion new website! www.blmhs.org • Reconnect with classmates and November 20, 2009 St. Augustine 100th Celebration join the Online Alumni Community • • Make your annual gift online • Save The Date! • Find information on the latest alumni events •

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