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Loughlin For A Lifetime

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In this issue:

• President’s Address

• Principal’s Address

• Around Loughlin

• Athletic Hall of Fame

• 2009 Alumni Reunion Recap

• In Memoriam

• 2010 Alumni Reunion

• Angelo Consoli Awards

Bishop Loughlin MHSBrother Dennis Cronin, FSC, PresidentJames Dorney, Principal

Department Of Development & Alumni RelationsJohn E. Klemm ‘65Director Of DevelopmentJanet GriffinDirector Of Major GiftsMelissa BenjaminAlumni Relations ManagerJoan Hotaling-CramerDevelopment Associate Shaunte MillerCommunucations Coordinator Charlie O’Donnell ‘59 Development Assistant Rita Monaghan-Maloney, Bishop McDonnell ‘59Bishop McDonnell Alumnae Coordinator Ed Bowes `60 Development AssistantGraphic Designer: Creative Geers

Board Of Governors

2009 – 2010Hector Batista ‘77Rev. Richard J. BeutherVincent D. Callagy ‘65Br. Thomas CaseyBrian C. Connolly ‘73Robert K. Conry ‘70Br. Dennis Cronin, FSC, President Ex-OfficioMichael J. Dean, MD ‘69Joseph P. Dunne ‘65James P. Flaherty ‘65, St. AugustineAndrew L. Jacob ‘65Rev. James F. Keenan, S.J. ‘55Frank J. Macchiarola, PhD ‘58, St. AugustineYvonne A. Mason, MD ‘76John J. McCabe ‘61, St. AugustineNoreen McCartney Haffner ‘63, Bishop McDonnellRev. Clinton Miller ‘85Daren Roberts ‘96Claude Trahan Peter Williams ‘77

The Clermont is published by The Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School Development Office. Correspondence and address changes should be mailed to: Development Office, Bishop Loughlin Memorial H.S., 357 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238, (718) 857-2700 Ext. 2250, [email protected]: 2010 Nugent Brothers Award Winners, Elisa Randall ’10 and Rasi Jenkins ’10 with Jim Nugent ‘43.

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Dear Alumni and Friends of Bishop Loughlin:

I am writing at the end of the school year. As I look back we had a very good year. Jim Dorney’s letter cap-tures many of the high points.

One of the gratifying experiences at Loughlin is hearing positive feed-back from visitors. I had one such experience just a few weeks ago. Ten Loughlinites were fortunate to work with the Virtue Founda-tion. Their task was to create digital stories about their community service work which would be incorporated into a larger story. For two mornings, Virtue staff oriented students to creating a storyboard and demonstrated edit-ing skills. The final morning students presented their edited work to members of the Virtue board and staff. While accompanying a member to her car at the end of the presentation, she shared what a good experience it was working with our stu-dents. She observed what a good school Loughlin is. It is affirming to know that the good Loughlin accomplishes for young people is observable.

Recently, we submitted our mid-point review to the Middle States Association. Upon review I can report that we met or exceeded our goals. In academics, we are growing the number of graduating seniors earning a Regents Diploma with Distinction. All graduating seniors (100%) earn a Regents Diploma currently. We have added one AP course to our curriculum in science with others to follow in vari-ous disciplines. In leadership, students have been able to serve in many leadership roles within the House System of Student Governance. They have planned and completed several school wide projects

and increased student participation and school spirit. The director of this program at Loughlin has been invited to present on this innovative approach to student leadership at a high school in Minneapolis.

All of these exciting develop-ments position us well to engage in strategic planning. Our goal in this process is to map a course of action that will promote long term success and sustainability. Urban Catholic education has many challenges to

meet. We are resolved to ask the tough questions and put in place the disciplines that will provide a bright future for the students we serve.

LaSalle himself becomes our model. He negotiated the tough and unyielding streets of Rheims and Paris to procure a Christian and human education for young people, especially the poor. He faced opposition from established guilds and even unsup-portive ecclesial structures.

Yet, relying on God’s providence, hard work, an unwavering commitment to young people, and the support of benefactors, the mission not only endured – it thrived. Join me in praying for the same result. Your support is essential.

Live Jesus in our hearts.

Br. Dennis Cronin, FSC

President

Dear Alumni and Friends of Bishop Loughlin,

As Bishop Loughlin concludes its second year under the President – Principal administrative model, the school is strong and filled with vitality and spirit. We had a wonderful year as a school.

We successfully initiated the House System of Student Governance. We had family meetings every Wednesday morning that involved every student and every teacher. The 40 members of the Student Government, who represented the families, met twice monthly. The House System director, along with the four student officers met regularly with the administration. As expected, we also learned much and have engaged an outside resource to help us develop the students’ leadership skills next year. We are confident that year number two will build on a highly successful first year.

Our second year debate team had a highly successful campaign, attending the National Championships in Atlanta, Georgia. So many students qualified that it made the cost of flying down prohibitive. As a result, eight student debaters, two adults with luggage and four large rubber bins filled with debate materials drove to Atlanta in one of our small school buses. It was seven hours on a Thursday night and eight more hours on Friday morning and, of course, the ride back on Sunday and Monday. Obviously they, students and adults, are not only good but very dedicated and, most obviously, YOUNG. Our varsity boys basketball team reached the city championship game against Christ the King, which turned out to be the only triple overtime championship game in the history of the Catholic High School Athletic Association. It is widely being touted as the greatest championship game ever. While we scored fewer points than C.K. in the third overtime, the game was one of the strongest examples of the old adage “there were no losers,” that you could ever see.

In one of our strongest years ever, we had 129 students perform 1400 hours of volunteer community service, absent any school credit or tangible reward.

That is roughly nine months of full time work. Through their generosity our students raised $8,448 for our sister school, St. Mary’s in Kenya and $8,898 for the earthquake victims in Haiti.

Of our students on scholarship, through your generosity, 96 are on the honor roll. This indicates how important your scholarships are to us and to our young people. You can also see what excellent use we, and our students, put your tremendous

generosity to. This year we have had a senior garner both the Coca- Cola National Scholarship and the Gates Millennium Scholarship. Both are highly prestigious, with the Gates Millennium being awarded to 1,000 graduates out of 20,500 applicants and the Coca- Cola Scholarship being given to only 250 students out of 70,000 applicants. While we have had semi-finalists in the past, this is the first time that we have had a winner at Bishop Loughlin.

This year, along with our 224 student graduates, we graduated Mr. Robert Fenn. Mr. Fenn attended Bishop Loughlin from 1939 – 1943. When he turned 18, Mr. Fenn enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and never graduated from Loughlin. Now, he is a member of the class of 2010 and a fellow alumnus to you all.

Each time I write to you, I ask you to include us in your prayers. Please pray that The Good Lord bless our 2010 graduates, while they take what we have given them, with your help, along with their Loughlin spirit and faith in God out into the world.

Sincerely,

James Dorney

Principal

“We are resolved to ask the tough

questionsand put in place the disciplines

that will providea bright future for the

students we serve.”

“In one of our strongest years ever,

we had 129 students perform 1400

hours of volunteer community service, absent any school credit or tangible reward. That is

roughly nine months of full time work.”

Support Loughlin and make a difference www.blmhs.org/clermont Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School

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On January 12, 2010 one of the most devastating

natural disasters occurred in Haiti.

The earthquake caused major damage to

Port-au-Prince and other settlements in the

region. Many notable landmarks and buildings

were significantly damaged or destroyed.

People from all over the U.S. and beyond responded

to appeals for humanitarian aid, pledging funds

and dispatching rescue and medical teams. Bishop

Loughlin’s students took part in the efforts. It wasn’t

only the many Loughlin students with family in

Haiti, but every Loughlin student rushed in to help.

Over the past few months, the faculty, staff and

students at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School

have raised $8,898, with events including dress down

day and a bake sale. Students and teachers collected

eight boxes of power bars and medical supplies

for the Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti Foundation.

A powerpoint presentation with earthquake pictures

and Haitian cultural facts was shown in the first

floor hallway to educate students about the crisis.

Achieve3000: the Power of One

The most powerful way to help students read, write and learn better.

Achieve3000 and its product TeenBiz are taking Bishop Loughlin students by storm. Used

by every freshman, sophomore, and many juniors, this program is the first web-based,

individualized learning solution for grades 6-12, scientifically proven to accelerate reading

comprehension, vocabulary, writing proficiency and performance on high stakes tests.

Powered by a proprietary software engine that distributes assignments to the entire class, but tailors

them according to each student's reading level, TeenBiz enables teachers to easily customize content

and monitor student progress over time. It extends teachers' reach without increasing workloads or time

demands. TeenBiz also provides teachers and administrators with ongoing management reports and

diagnostic data that enable individualized intervention and remediation based on a given student's needs.

TeenBiz utilizes a five-step process designed and scientifically validated to spur literacy achievement

among teenage students. Loughlin students are given an initial reading assessment upon the start

of the program to determine their reading level. Students' Lexile levels are assessed initially using

LevelSet, a proprietary assessment tool that determines each student's level of comprehension

for informational text. The program then takes articles from the Associated Press and rewrites

them based on each student’s individual reading level. After reading the article, students answer

questions that monitor comprehension, vocabulary mastery and higher-order thinking skills.

Highlighted vocabulary words, geography questions, and other writing assignments are given.

One particular Loughlin student benefited greatly from TeenBiz. This student entered

Loughlin as a freshman with a fifth grade reading level. With the help of TeenBiz, his

reading improved two levels by the end of his freshman year. He has since been moved

to honors classes and remained an honor student throughout his senior year.

Calling all Volunteers!Bishop Loughlin is looking for you!

• Career Day Speakers

• Mentors for the Student

Sponsorship Program (SSP)

• Special Event Volunteers

• Class Coordinators

If you are interested in

volunteering your time or services,

please contact the

Development Office

to learn how you can help.

Call 718-857-2700 x 2252 or

[email protected].

We look forward to

working with you!

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High school Raises over $8,000 for Haiti Relief

Denise seva ’10, Frankee Cooper ’10, Angelique Avin ’10.


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two seniors Accepted to Georgetown university

In the fall, two of Loughlin’s most recent alumni will be packing their bags and heading for Georgetown

University. Originally from New Orleans, Naa-Shorme Aidoo and her mother were displaced after Hur-

ricane Katrina. They had the choice of moving to Oklahoma to live with family or New Jersey to live near

her brother who was attending Columbia University at the time. They chose New Jersey and after a few

months moved to Brooklyn. The next year she began her freshmen year at Loughlin and was awarded an

SSP scholarship. She quickly adapted to her new school by joining the track team, the Jamesonian staff

and eventually was accepted to the National Honor Society. For the last two years she has interned at the

Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Naa-Shorme was awarded a full scholarship to Georgetown and plans to

study business and psychology.

Sweenie Saint-Vil is the class valedictorian for 2010 and received first honors for every quarter of her four

years at Bishop Loughlin. She was a member of the cheerleading squad, step team and yearbook commit-

tee and this year served as President for the National Honor Society. She worked very hard to be at the

top of her class and credits her teachers for always being willing to help her before and after class – not

only with academics but instilling her with strong values and a deeper faith in God. Sweenie will study

biology in the pre-med program at Georgetown this fall.

The Bishop Loughlin Debate Team was founded in its present incarnation during the 2008-2009 academic year. The original team was made up of six juniors, one sophomore, and three freshman.

In Loughlin’s first year of debate existence, over half the team qualified for the New York State Tournament in Policy Debate (featured on the movie The Great Debaters).

February of 2010, the team travelled to the Lexington Winter Invitational in Lexington, MA and two partnerships advanced to the elimination rounds, eventually losing to the champions in the Semifinals.

The team expanded rapidly in 2009-2010. Captain Babajide Ajisafe ’10 attended a debate camp in Kansas City, MO and was awarded a full tuition scholarship to the University of Missouri Kansas City effective upon his graduation from Loughlin, June of 2010.

Over 50 students attended tryouts for the speech and debate team. Over 40 students represented Loughlin at speech and debate competitions in Brooklyn and Queens. Loughlin consistently finished as

a top three program for both Policy Debate and

Student Congress in the team sweepstakes.

JV and Varsity debaters travelled to Georgetown

University, Yale University, Bronx High School

of Science, and the Woodward Invitational in

Atlanta, GA to compete against elite programs

from all over the country. Bishop Loughlin

was the only Catholic School in Brooklyn

and Queens attending these tournaments.

Eight students qualified for the 2010 NYSFL

State Debate Tournament across three events:

Student Congress, Original Oratory, and Policy

Debate. Loughlin’s top team advanced all the

way to the finals of the 2010 State Tournament in

Intermediate Policy Debate as the only undefeated

team before losing on a split decision to traditional

New York City debate power, Bronx Science.

Over the summer, 2010-2011 Team Captain

Marrissa Williams ‘11 has been invited to attend the

prestigious California National Debate Institute at

Berkeley with a $1500 scholarship for three weeks.

Loughlin Becomes Debate Powerhouse in two Years

The Bishop Loughlin Varsity Basketball team had a stellar year. Lead by Villanova-bound forward and McDonald’s All American, Jayvaughn Pinkston, the Loughlin Lions went to the City Championship game, the first Loughlin team since 1993 to make it that far. Some consider that game to be the ‘best high school championship of all time.’

With four regional televised games, the Loughlin Lions started the season out in Miami, Florida on a three game trip and ended the season with an outstanding record of 24 and 6. The team has a new found confidence under the direction of coach Edwin Gonzalez. Gonzalez, from the Riverdale section of the Bronx, commutes to Brooklyn as both the admissions director and basketball coach. “Winning 20 games isn’t easy, but we have a great bunch of kids,” says Gonzales, who is referring to students like Branden Frazier. Frazier will attend Fordham University this September on a basketball scholarship.

The future looks bright for Loughlin Basketball, with prominent underclassman and a great outlook by Gonzalez. “It’s not just about the game, it’s about academics as well,” he says. “I’m hoping that they not only get into college but can use basketball as a platform to do so.”

Basketball

sweenie saint-Vil ‘10 and naa-shorme Aidoo ‘10 Babajide Ajisafe ‘10 and Marissa Williams ‘11


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Loughlin For A Lifetime

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

Class of 1964 Class of 1954

Class of 1999

Class of 1949

Class of 1959


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By John Fehling, Howard Ammerman and Frank Russo

This marks the 50th anniversary of the class of

1960. Three hundred and sixty-two students

received their diplomas on Sunday, June 26.

The following are a few reflections on our

experiences during our Loughlin Years.

The class was composed of two separate groups.

One half of the class started in September 1956

and completed their program in four years, while

the other half started in January, 1957 and finished

in three and one half years. The second group was

referred to as the accelerated class. The students

came from all areas of the Brooklyn Diocese,

which at that time also included the counties of

Nassau and Suffolk. Typically two students were

chosen from each parish by competitive exam.

The tuition was free and the fees minimal. As a

result of the academic reputation and the cost,

Loughlin for boys and Bishop McDonnell for

the girls were the shining stars to reach for by

the graduation classes of the various parishes.

Our first day of class was intimidating. To travel by

ourselves for many miles was a great departure from

walking to school in our neighborhoods as we did for

the prior eight years. Most traveled to Loughlin via

at least one subway train, possibly two. The students

from Nassau and Suffolk arrived at Flatbush Avenue

by the Long Island Railroad. The fares for both were

very reasonable. What a contrast from today. After a

few weeks we all were defined by the train we rode.

There was the “A,” the “GG” and the “Myrtle Ave”

lines as well as the “LIRR” that all led to Loughlin.

We all eventually became subway savvy and found

there were advantages to this mode of travel including

meeting the girls from Queen of All Saints, Bishop

McDonnell, St Michaels and other schools.

Many sports were available. Loughlin was famous

for track and field and the secret to reach that level

was practice, practice, and practice. Fortunately we

had the track in the schoolyard to sharpen our skills.

We would also play handball on the courts inside

the track. On days when there was an afternoon

dance, we would shower and quickly head over to the

cafeteria to check out the scene. Br. James ruled the

roost at the dances by reminding you exactly how far

apart you should remain, if you had the guts to ask a

young lady to dance.

The toughest part of track was the cross country

and indoor seasons. The practices were held

at Van Cortland Park and occasionally at the

168th St. Armory. There were no school buses

to take you to and from practice. Both places

involved a long subway and then a return ride

after practice. One advantage of the long rides

was that it offered an opportunity to study. This

taught us the discipline of assignment completion

that remained with us in years beyond school.

Not all pursued athletics. Our Glee Club was directed

by Br. Basilian, who previously was involved with the

Manhattan College singing group. After trying in

vain to persuade two of us to go into The Christian

Brothers Novitiate to sing in their chorus, he arranged

for us to receive a partial scholarship to Manhattan.

This was typical of the faculty being willing to go to

bat for their students

The various clubs and intramural programs allowed

the four year and accelerated classes to blend with

each other and develop friendships that continue

today. We lifted weights under the supervision of Br.

Francis and bowled with Br. Jerome. There was a club

or team for every interest and a faculty member to

direct each activity.

Our class did well academically setting a school

record for college scholarships. Our preparation,

by the faculty, resulted in our later success in life.

Whether we attended college or not, Loughlin sent

“The various clubs and intramural

programs allowed the four year and

accelerated classes to blend with each other and develop friendships that continue today.”

“Fifty years later we can look back on our lives and appreciate

what we brought with us from Loughlin.”

us on life’s journey well prepared. Fifty years later we

can look back on our lives and appreciate what we

brought with us from Loughlin.

Values that our families taught us were strengthened

during our high school years. Many of us have been

married in excess of forty years and have passed on

to our children the very same idea that marriage is

a permanent union resulting in family stability and

respect of each other.

Our business experience was based on the

Christian principles of fairness and honesty to our

management, co-workers and customers. We did not

have to be everyone’s friend but people could count

on our word being Gospel. Truth is what made us

what we are.

Some of us are still using the skills nurtured by our

training even though we are retired from our primary

careers. We are involved in community issues, church

activities, and not to forget, support of Loughlin.

Looking Back At the Class 0f 1960Class of 1960- Facts you may have forgotten

1. Boat Ride- Each year on the “John A Mesick”

2. Swim Team- Practiced at the Hotel St. George

3. Intramural Bowling- Strand Lanes

4. Junior Prom- Hotel Granada

5. Senior Prom- Astoria Manor, May 13, 1960

6. Cost of the Senior Prom- $20

7. Tuxedo Rental- $6.50

8. Prom Orchestra- Jimmy Caruso

9. Senior Smoking Room- Rear stairwell UGH!


ClermontThe Summer 2010AnnIVeRsARY stORIes: 1960

By Antonio Michell MD FACS

Forty years have passed like a flash. I can close my

eyes and see myself back at BLMHS. With the ex-

ception of the aches and pains, I feel the same until

I look in the mirror and see the tolls of time. I wish

I had my yearbooks so that I could attach names to

all the faces I see as I reminisce. I recall it was the

era of the Beatles and with the last name “Michell”

I heard “My Bell” quite a bit. My four years at

Loughlin were well worth it because the academic

grounding and moral guidance I received continue

to pay dividends for me to this day. Since graduating,

I have lived in New England, on the West Coast, in

the Deep South and now the Mid-Atlantic. I finished

medical school, served a tour of duty with the US

Public Health Service and have an exceptional

career as a urologist with the Mid-Atlantic Perma-

nente Medical Group. I have a wonderful wife and

four great kids.

Growing up in the Brownsville section of Brook-

lyn, I was exposed to a lot of influences and choices

that could have led me down less productive and

more destructive life paths. Fortunately, I had

parents who understood the value of a Loughlin

education and though of meager means made the

financial sacrifice to send me there. The school had

plenty of Christian Brothers back then who all had

our best interest in mind and were, for the most

part, no-nonsense disciplinarians—some quite

physical—and always effective. The lay faculty was

less discipline intense, but they were nevertheless

effective educators and role models for the all-male

student body. I always liked the purple and gold

school colors, wished we had a football team, and

enjoyed the annual Loughlin Games and the intense

competition in the CHSAA Basketball League.

I did not use the smoking lounge but thoroughly

enjoyed the after-school mixers and my friends

at Bishop McDonnell. I still remember dissect-

ing the fetal pig in Mr. Andrews’ biology class.

I hope to get back for a visit soon. I understand

the demographics are quite different now; coed

is hard for me to imagine. I am heartened to

hear the mission remains the same and enjoy

reading the success stories of Loughlin grads

past and present. I always have and always will

be proud to say I went to Bishop Loughlin!

the Class of 1970



My Loughlin experiene - Class of 1985

by Yvette Jackson Aikens

Bishop Loughlin has had a great impact on my life. Even though we learned the necessities of life at home, our school filled in some of the gaps. There are so many wonderful things I could mention when talking about my experience at Bishop Loughlin. Being a teenager at Bishop Loughlin was an experi-ence I will never forget. I looked forward to taking the bus to school every morning with my friends. Trying to figure out who has been to the swimming pool on the fifth floor. Having Mr. Dorney greet the students with his smiling face every morning in front of the school. Bishop Loughlin was our family away from home. We respected our teachers and one another. We learned how to be team players and learned how to give back. We learned quickly to stick together and had a code of silence that was un-breakable (If you don’t believe me ask Mr. Dorney)!

I believe I can speak for the majority of my class-mates by saying we had teachers who genuinely loved us, educated us and prepared us for the next phase of our lives, adulthood. There are several teachers I could never forget like Mr. Longobardi, who made history pleasurable and very easy to understand. Mr. Rusnak and Mr. Visco with their awesome styles of teaching English. Ms. Shee-han who made Spanish a breeze. Mr. Maffei who taught music. There is one person who students probably overlooked throughout the school year, but I felt the need to acknowledge Ms. Hoops, the school nurse. Everyone agrees that Mr. Visco was clearly the coolest teacher in the world and still is to this day. Most of all, I am amazed how Mr. Dorney remembers everyone’s names after all these years. Just like we will never forget them, they never forgot us. On several occasions we’ve been told that the Class of 85 is one of the best, if not the best, classes Loughlin has ever had and we stand by the name we were given-“Alive in 85.”

I enjoyed being in the drama club performing in the play Grease and the Wiz to name a few. I also enjoyed being a cheerleader. In my opinion, we had the best cheerleading squad around. In addition to spectators coming to watch our phenomenal basket-

ball team, they looked forward to seeing Loughlin’s cheerleaders. When we entered the gym, we clearly made a statement. Our basketball team won the State Championship in 1983.

As adults, we’ve stuck together through good times and bad times. Together, we’ve experienced births and deaths, weddings and funerals. When we have a classmate who is going through a difficult time, we pull together to help that person in their time of need. To this day, the Class of 85 has a friendship that has lasted for many years. We talk to one an-other regularly and travel together. If you saw us to-gether, you wouldn’t think it has been 25 years since we left the school. We had a bus trip to Atlantic City with primarily students from the Class of 85 and 86 that departed from the school. We had so much fun from the beginning to the end of the trip. This year, we had a party the night after the homecoming game at the Marriott and many of our classmates attend-ed. As a matter of fact, the party was so successful, we intend on making that our signature party. The Class of 85 plans on donating money for a scholar-ship so a student(s) can have the same experience we had. There are people who often ask “how do you all manage to maintain a strong friendship for so many years?” We smile and tell them “You would have to be a Loughlinite to understand!”

“To this day, the Class of 85 has

a friendshipthat has lasted for

many years.”



By Mike Boynton

The four years of my life from 1996-2000 were

filled with moments that shaped the adult I have

become ten years later. However, to truly be able

to describe how much of an impact those years

of development were, I have to briefly recap the

preceding year. In 1995, my family made a decision

to send me into a private education setting. From

first grade until the completion of seventh grade, I

attended P.S. 308 and I excelled in the classroom

each year, even to the extent that I received inter-

est from elite high schools around the city as early

as sixth grade. I began to play basketball when I

was eight years old and my natural ability made me

stand out around the age of ten. I fell in love with

the game of basketball and immediately began to

develop the goals in my life, both long term and

short, around playing the game. Part of the decision

to attend a private school was to give me the best

opportunity to eliminate distractions and keep me

focused on my goals. I enrolled in Mount Carmel,

a catholic school, just off the East River in Harlem

as an eighth grader in 1995. The structure at Mount

Carmel was ideal – small classroom settings and

more individual attention allowed the students to

get a thorough understanding of the curriculum.

After a year of getting acclimated to the catholic

school system, I was better prepared for the transi-

tion to high school. I would come back to Brooklyn,

where I lived, and stay in the catholic school system

to attend Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School.

In September 1996, I began my freshman year at

Loughlin. It didn’t take long for me to make friends

as there were other people from my neighborhood

and a few people that had attended P.S. 308 al-

ready enrolled in the school and my reputation as

an athlete preceded me into the school. My time at

Loughlin was highlighted with my experiences and

encounters with the people that I was able to meet

and develop relationships with. The teachers at

Loughlin became not only a great source of knowl-

edge to me with regard to physics and literature but

also non-academic issues.

Mr. Marchan, the assistant principal at the time,

immediately comes to mind when I think back on

those individuals that had a great influence on my

social development while in high school. I sat in his

office on several occasions just to bounce ideas off of

him knowing I would get an honest, well thought out

answer. Another individual who made a tremendous

impact on my life at Loughlin was Mike Williams,

the athletic director at the time. Whether it was

balancing my academic focus, with the athletic and

social sides of my life, making sure I was prepared

to take on the challenges I would face as a collegiate

student athlete, Mr. Will was my guy. And I couldn’t

go without mentioning my coaches Bob Leckie and

Kenny Pretlow, my teammates, and all of the other

teachers that I would come to meet and grow to love

while I was at Loughlin. These people, Mrs. Turzo,

Ms. Rooney, Mr. Flack, Mr. Fortune, Ms. Proce,

Mrs. Jemott, Ms. Palm, Ms. Mac, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. B,

Mr. Cronin, Mr. Dorney, the entire guidance depart-

ment, and of course Ms. McKeever are the people

who I credit for making my experience a great one.

They all made my experience at Loughlin the best

four years of my life. These people are the reason

that still ten years later I sometimes day dream wish-

ing I could start all over again.

As I continue to reflect on my life as a Loughlin

Lion, there are several specific memories that stand

out. I can remember back as far as my freshman

field day. A day early in the school year dedicated to

first year students. I remember my first experience

with intramural basketball. In my sophomore year,

I played on the Varsity basketball team, a team that

traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to play

in a national tournament and a team that would be

ranked in the top ten nationally. During my junior

year, our team again traveled to South Carolina for

a basketball tournament, this time in Charleston.

My junior year was also the year that I began to give

serious consideration to what college I would attend.

In September of 1999, my senior year at Lough-

lin began after a summer filled with a wide range

of emotions for me personally. On the low side

of the emotional roller coaster was the passing

of my grandfather, Nathaniel Reed, after bat-

tling several illnesses. On the high end of those

emotions was the fun I had traveling the coun-

try playing basketball and the opportunity to

meet Michael Jordan while working as a coun-

selor at his basketball camp in Santa Barbara,

California. However, the biggest highlight of

that summer was getting my driver’s license.

In the end, my experience at Bishop Loughlin

helped prepare me for the rest of my life. I learned

so much from so many people that I will always

cherish those four years. I couldn’t imagine what my

life would have turned out to be like had it not been

for the time I spent at 357 Clermont Avenue. I am so

proud to have gone to school at Bishop Loughlin.

My Loughlin experience As A 2000 Graduate

“They all made my experience at Loughlin the best four years of my life. These people

are the reason that still ten years later I

sometimes day dream wishing I could start

all over again.”

Class of 2000 Varsity Basketball team



st. Augustine Celebrates 100th Anniversary

On November 20, 2009, over 300 guests gathered at the Union League to celebrate the 100th Anniver-sary of the founding of St. Augustine Diocesan High School. Governor Hugh Carey ’38 served as Honor-ary Chairman and Frank Macchiarola ’58 was the Master of Ceremonies. Five Lancers were inducted into the Hall of Fame – Thomas Nee ’58, Paul Evan-son ’59, Brendan Dugan ’64, Kenneth Mann ’58 and John McCabe ’61. The event raised over $100,000 for the Ray Brustman Scholarship Fund.

St. Augustine Diocesan High School was founded in the spring of 1909 by Msgr. Edward W. McCarty, Pastor of St. Augustine’s Church. Under the direc-tion of the first principal, Brother Calixtus Peter, four Christian Brothers taught 190 boys in the upper grades of the grammar school.

In September of 1926, Bishop Thomas E. Molloy selected St. Augustine’s Academy to be incorporated into the Brooklyn Diocesan High School system. In memory of the first Bishop of Brooklyn, its name was changed to Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School. St. Augustine Diocesan High School resumed its former title upon the completion of the building on Clermont Avenue in 1933 and continued its fine academic and athletic programs for the next 35 years.

St. Augustine alumni have merited admission into all professions of business, industry, education, medicine, religion and public service. Through the generous support of the Lancer community, the legacy of St. Augustine continues at Bishop Lough-lin Memorial High School through the Ray Brust-man Scholarship Fund, the Br. Jerome Corrigan Scholarship Fund, the St. Augustine Chapel and Lancer Hall.

tom nee ‘58, Brendan Dugan ‘64, Paul evanson ‘59, Ken Mann ‘58, John McCabe ‘61, Gov. Hugh Carey ‘38

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Bill Lindsay ‘41Track & FieldAlthough small of stature,

somewhat quiet and reserved,

Bill Lindsay was “Big Bill” to

his fellow classmates because

of his athletic prowess. A well-

rounded student, Bill also was a

member of the Student Council

and the Chemistry Club. Bill excelled in track for Coach

George Eastment’s nationally famous Lion track team.

Lindsay was a Penn Relay Champion in the One Mile

Relay in 1940. He has three CHSAA Mile Relay Cham-

pionships in 1939 and 1940 and two CHSAA Individual

440 Titles in 1941. He was also a member of the National

Indoor Relay Champions in 1941.

Bill was a Lieutenant in the United States Army Rangers

and was part of the D-Day landing in Europe. Lieutenant

William R. Lindsay was awarded the Bronze Star for his

heroic actions.

Lest we forget, the Bishop Loughlin Hall of Fame

Committee posthumously bestowed the honor

of induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame to

William R. Lindsay ’41, a Loughlin hero and

an American hero. May he rest in peace.

tom McHugh ‘47Track & FieldTom McHugh was part of

the legendary Coach George

Easement’s Track program

at Loughlin. As a Lion, Tom

had two Penn Relay titles as a

member of the One Mile Relay

in 1946 and 1947. He also had

a CHSAA 880yd Relay Outdoor Championship in 1945.

Add to those a National Track and Field Championship in

the One Mile Relay in 1947 and an IC4A One Mile Relay

Championship in 1947.

Tom pursued his college education at St. Francis College

of Brooklyn where he was a member of the Duns Scotus

Honor Society and graduated with a BS in Chemistry. He

went to the New York University College of Dentistry fol-

lowed by two years in the US Army Dental Corps. Follow-

ing his military duty, Dr. McHugh went into private dental

practice from 1957 till 1994 practicing in Brooklyn and

the Adirondack Mountains region. He performed Oral

Surgery at Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn from 1958 till

1974 and was the Dental Consultant at Moses-Ludington

Hospital and Nursing Home in Ticonderoga, New York

from 1974 till 1986.

He is married to the former Emily Zimmerman.

They have nine children, 21 grandchildren and two

step grandchildren and one great grandchild. They

presently reside in the southern college town of Athens,

Georgia. One of Dr. Tom McHugh’s fondest memories

is “the teams he had the pleasure of participating

with along the Loughlin trail-a distinct honor.”

Lester George ’75BasketballAfter his high school- the New School (replaced old St. John’s Prep in Brooklyn) closed after three years, Lester George had the opportunity to be accepted to Loughlin for his senior year. He made Loughlin’s team, in fact became a tri-captain of the team, and led the Pat Quigley coached team to their first CHSAA City Champion since 1961. He led the team in scoring with 19.8 points per game average plus doing the heavy work with 12.8 rebounds a game. As Loughlin’s undersized big man, he had to constantly guard the opposing team’s center. In the 1975 CHSAA City Championship play-off he was selected as the Most Valuable Player in leading the Lions to the title. He was chosen to the New York Daily News All Brooklyn-Queens First Team and the Brooklyn Tablet All Diocesan First Team. Long time Loughlin basketball coach Pat Quigley calls Les George “one of his best three all time players”- this includes players who have enjoyed college and professional careers.

Les accepted a basketball scholarship to Iona College in New Rochelle, New York where he starred for four years. After college Lester worked for the New York State Department of Correction, where he recently retired. Les George is a die-hard Loughlin supporter and during the basketball season: you can find him cheering for the Loughlin Lion’s basketball team throughout the gyms in the city. Lester presently resides in the Bronx, New York.

thomas P. Asip ’45 SwimmingTom joined the well-respected

swimming program at Loughlin

and was a member of the three-

peat Bishop Loughlin CHSAA

City Champions. Winning a

City Championship three years

in a row was a unique feat for a

school. Tom was the CHSAA and AAPS (Private Schools)

champion in the 100yd Breaststroke event during his high

school career. Tom joined the United States Marine Corps

for a tour of duty before attending Boston College where

he received a BS in Biology in 1951. While in high school

and college, Tom competed for the New York Athletic

Club with their Championship water polo teams.

Tom successfully worked as a Wall Street stock broker at

various firms for 50 years. He is married to his lovely wife

Patricia. They have a daughter, Helena and three grand-

children, Isabella, Francesca, and Liliana. Whether as a

young Loughlin Lion from Long Island or as a lifeguard at

Jones Beach or as a leatherneck with the Marine Corps, or

as a Boston College Eagle or Wall Street stockbroker, Tom

is always grateful to Bishop Loughlin and the Christian

Brothers for the excellent education he received that was

of great value to him in his life. Tom presently resides in

Port Washington, Long Island.

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School is pleased to

announce that seven exemplary individuals have been

selected as inductees into the St. James/Bishop Loughlin

Brother Aurelius James McManus Athletic Hall of Fame.

A dinner to honor the inductees took place on Saturday,

May 1, 2010 at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School.

Br. Joe Reilly ‘57


ClermontThe Summer 2010HALL OF FAMe

Hal nichter ‘64Track & FieldHal Nichter came to Bishop

Loughlin High School in

September of 1960 and became

a member of the Lion Track

program under legendary coach

Bill Miles. Hal was the CHSAA

440yd Indoor Champion in

1964. Along with being the CHSAA sectional Indoor

Champ in the 440yd, he became the record holder in the

event. He was named to the CHSAA 1st Team All-City for

the 440 in 1964. Hal was an outstanding sprinter and also

long jumper for the Lions.

Hal accepted a track scholarship to track power Villanova

University in Philadelphia where he was a member of the

NCAA Indoor and Outdoor 4 x 400 Champions and also

winner of the 4 x 400 Championship of America at the

Penn Relays. His best 400 meter time was 46.7 seconds.

Hal was also ranked in the top 25 in the United States in

the 400 meter hurdles. He was named an NCAA 1st Team

All-American at Villanova University in his senior year.

Hal graduated from Villanova with a BS in Mathematics.

Starting in 1968, he took a position with Kimble

Glass in Vineland, NJ holding various positions

in engineering, production, and marketing and

sales. He became President of the Science Division

in 2003 and since retired in 2010, but currently is

President of HGN Management Corporation.

Hal and his wife Terry, will be married 42 years in

November. They have four children and 10 grandchildren.

They presently reside in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Mike Rowland ‘64BasketballMike Rowland developed as a

basketball player at Loughlin

under Coach Ralph Tedesco.

In 1964 Mike was voted to the

Brooklyn-Queens CHSAA-

All Diocesan 1st Team- a team

selected by the Coaches of the

League. The Brooklyn Tablet also named Mike to their

All-Diocesan Team in 1964. Mike who was an outstanding

jumper and rebounder scored at a clip of 18.7 points per

game in his senior year at Loughlin. He was offered a four

year scholarship to St. John’s University where he played

all four years. Mike graduated St. John’s University with a

Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics.

After graduating St. John’s, Mike went to Europe

to play professionally. He wound up playing and

coaching professional basketball in Europe from 1970

till 1989. He has played and coached professionally

in Amsterdam, Netherlands and also in France and

Stockholm, Sweden. He speaks both Swedish and

French fluently. In Sweden in 1982 he began to teach

Mathematics at the International School of Stockholm

where he became the Chairman of the Mathematics

Department. He has been teaching Mathematics in

California since 1989 in Santa Monica, Viejo and at

present is tutoring in Orange County, California. Mike

presently resides in San Juan Capo, California.

Ken Wilson ‘82Track & FieldKen Wilson has never stopped

loving track and field and his

dream of becoming a middle-

distance Coach at Loughlin. He

is one of the best runners that

ever competed for Loughlin.

Ken ran for Loughlin under leg-

endary head Coach Ed Bowes. Coach Bowes who coached

at Loughlin for 39 years calls him one of his best ever. His

Track accomplishments at Loughlin would fill up multiple

scrapbooks. His scrapbook certainly contains his two Penn

Relay Titles in the Distance Medley Relay and the 3200m

Relay in 1981. He is a six-time Catholic High School Ath-

letic Association Champion, a four–time Loughlin Games

Champion and the National Indoor Mile Run Champion

in 1982 that was held in Kansas City between the 10 best

high school milers in the United States-this also being his

fondest memory of his high school career. He has been a

champion in the Penn Relays, the Millrose Games, and the

New York State Championships.

Ken went on to star at Arkansas State University winning

the State of Arkansas Conference Championships three

years in a row in 1983, 1984, and 1985. He was named Mr.

Black Arkansas State University in 1983, and also belongs

to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

After college Ken began volunteer work with the New

York City Board of Education that eventually led to a

career in Special Education becoming an administrator.

Ken presently resides in the Bronx.

2010 Honored team – the 1970 Outdoor track teamOn May 31st, 1970, on a beauti-

ful day at Dowling Stadium

on Randall’s Island, Lough-

lin’s outdoor track team was

attempting to win the school’s

first outdoor title since 1962.

Loughlin won the title in a

dramatic finish. Phillip Sylvester, in the last event of the

day, finished third in the 330yd intermediate hurdles.

The three points he earned gave Loughlin 27 points for

the day, putting Loughlin over the top by one point to

beat St. Francis Prep. Over 30 schools competed that day.

Loughlin’s three champions from that competition were

John Babb, who won the long jump, Henry Szczepanski,

who won the discus throw, and the two mile relay team of

Louis Tuminello, Martin Kreppein, Paul Mascalli, and Bill

Heaney, who won in a great time of 7:56.9. Also scoring

valuable points were Louis Cenicola in the 100yd dash

and Gary Marcinkowski in the 880yd run. Bro. Joe Reilly

’57 was the team’s moderator, and this was also the first

CHSAA Title won under Coach Ed Bowes ‘60.

nichole Bullard ‘01, Derek Cox ‘76, Henry Dillard ‘75, Lester George’75, Crystal McKay Hal nichter ‘64 with his familyJayvaughn Pinkston ‘10 and coach edwin Gonzalez

Ken Wilson ‘82


ClermontThe Summer 2010HALL OF FAMe

Each year the performing arts department hon-ors outstanding alumni, faculty and moderators for their contributions and success in the arts. This year Nancy McKeever – Faculty, Tabitha Price-Billips ’88, John Sheehan – Former Faculty and Gerard McKetney ‘85 received the Angelo Consoli Award on March 4th at the Afternoon of Culture and Fashion. This award was named in honor of Bishop Loughlin’s first Director of Music, Mr. Angelo Consoli, who dedicated 42 years of service to the school. Mr. Consoli was a virtuoso violinist who had facility with all instru-ments in his program. His championship orchestra was one of Loughlin’s most popular activities.

Joseph F. sheehan Faculty Member 1940 - 1971Mr. Sheehan taught Latin and English at Bishop Loughlin for 31 years. He loved the classics, was a stickler for correct English and thoroughly enjoyed playing the violin. Joe, as he was known by his peers, gave many performances at Loughlin concerts, ar-ranged by his colleague and good friend Mr. Angelo Consoli. At home when he wasn't preparing his les-sons or listening to classical music, he often played for his three children in their younger years. Joe earned an MA from Hunter College, NY and a BA from Belmont Abbey College, NC. He was married to his beloved wife, Sylvia, and a proud father to his children. His son, Michael Sheehan, accepted the award for his father.

Gerard McKetney ‘85Gerard began playing the piano at the age of five with Ms. Bodi and Ms. Cook. He later studied with Robert Harris at Carnegie Hall. Throughout his life he has always been an active church musician. He has fond memories of his participation as a keyboard player and singer at St. Clement Pope Church in Queens. At Bishop Loughlin he was section leader of the band. He graduated with honors in music. At Loughlin he played piano in Guys and Dolls and Purlie. He was a key soloist in the jazz band. He and Al Davis ‘85 also started a small group called Passion for which they both led and arranged. While attending Hofstra University, he began playing pro-fessionally. He recorded with Uniworld Group. He wrote jingles for commercials. The most recogniz-

able ones were those which he wrote for New York Telephone. For a liturgical group called the Voices of Spirit, he wrote and produced Sayip. Gerard continues to record and create music in his studio and around the greater New York area. Currently he is president of a development company ProEm Property Corporation. He is married to Tanya and has four beautiful children.

tabitha Price-Billips ‘88Tabitha has been singing since the tender age of seven years old. She was an active singer in her church. Tabitha graduated in June 1988 with honors in music. She was part of the Performing Arts Club from her freshman year, singing in the Chorus under the direction of Mr. Robert Bero. There she learned technique and developed her sound. As an upper-class student she performed in the school's broadway show Purlie and sang background for the school's band under the direction of Mr. Louis Maffei where she was featured in many solos. Tabitha currently serves as the Pastor and founder of 2nd Chance Worldwide Ministries, Inc. located in Brooklyn, New York. She sings and performs in the greater New York area as well. Currently she is working on her debut gospel CD entitled "My Favorite Place"

nancy McKeever Administrator educator since 1977For the last 32 years, Nancy has been an avid sup-porter of the arts at Bishop Loughlin. Her support began when she moderated the student council. The council would serve food and usher at the Spring Show which would take place on a Friday, Satur-day and Sunday in April. As Activities Director, she guided the program through four musicals and numerous shows. As Assistant Principal for Aca-demics, she helped create the program that serves as the foundation of the highly successful arts program at Loughlin. Over the past 32 years, you can count on one hand the amount of performances she has missed. She has always gotten the resources to purchase equipment for the program. As a result 400 students at Loughlin use instruments owned by the school. Nancy is a true leader and strong advocate for the arts at Loughlin.

Recipients of the Angelo Consoli Award February 2010

nancy McKeever, tabitha Price-Billips ‘88, Michael sheehan, Gerard McKetney ‘85


ClermontThe Summer 2010AnGeLO COnsOLI AWARD

Class notes 2010

Francis A. McDonald ’39 has had two occasions to celebrate

this past year. He celebrates his 70th anniversary his

graduation and 65th anniversary of marriage to his wife.

Robert Auber ’41 says “Hi” to ’41 grads that are still with

us and says a prayer for those who have passed away, hope-

fully in the state of grace.

John sweeney ’41 greetings to Anthony thomas and Walter

stumpf (Florida). He hopes to see them at the reunion in

2011.

Joseph Lynch ’42 (R.I.P.) His daughter (Barbara Lynch Wis-

semann) writes: My father held a deep loyalty to Loughlin.

He often spoke fondly of its friendship and its convic-

tion to Christian tradition. He would be pleased that you

remain committed to quality education and charity for all.

God Bless your work.

Dr. William F. Reilly ’43 has nothing but fond memories as a

Loughlin student and teacher.

James e. McHugh ’44 retired after 25 years at Mt. Sinai

Medical Center as night Engineering Administrator.

He enjoys gardening and reading Civil War History and

Biographies and ushers at St. Margaret of Cortona Par-

ish (Bronx). “I still marvel at the wonderful appearance

of Bishop Loughlin HS and the fact that academic and

athletic standards remain so high!” (Editor’s note- Jim is

a legendary former Track Coach at St. Francis Prep and

Manhattan College)

George s. Covek ’46 is hanging in there at 80+. He has

three children and nine grandchildren-all live within one

mile of his house. He spends lots of time babysitting and

playing sports games and enjoys being in touch via email

with classmates Bill McManus and Gerard Klingler.

Rev. Daniel J. sullivan sJ ’46 has been a Professor in the

Biology Department at Fordham University for 41 years.

Bart J. Cassidy ’49 says he is most appreciative of the train-

ing he received at Loughlin.

Richard e. Fister ’49 says congratulations to Bro. Dennis

and all the staff! 98% college attendance! Remarkable!

He’s still managing his own Investment Banking Firm and

looking forward to their first great-grandchild soon. Where

did all the years go?

Joseph A LeMay ’51 has retired from Ramapo College of

New Jersey. He is now Professor Emeritus of Political Sci-

ence & International Business. Prior to Ramapo he taught

at Vassar College and Rutgers University. After serving

four years in the US Navy, he earned a B.A. in Political

Science from Penn State. In 1960 worked in Washington

DC with the Kennedy Administration. Earned his M.A.

from Georgetown and his PhD from Fordham.

James A. Casey ’52 and his wife, Mary Jane, just celebrated

their Golden Anniversary. They took their family (four

children, spouses, and ten grandchildren) to Ireland for

a two week celebration. We are blessed with a wonder-

ful family, all in good health. My education at Loughlin

certainly played a part in shaping my future.

Arthur R. Desimone M.D. ’52 is the Medical Director of a

free clinic for Bergen County, New Jersey residents who

can’t afford health insurance. The clinic is called The Ber-

gen Volunteer Medical Initiative and is supported entirely

by private donations with no state or federal funds.

Joseph G. Kiefer ’54 retired from teaching in June of 1996

after close to 40 years in the classroom. He started at St.

Pascal Baylon HS and moved to the North Babylon school

district for 34 years. He and his wife, Mary Ann, have

three children and four grandchildren.

Rev. Anthony Dell’Anno ’55 has been appointed National

Chaplain for the Catholic War Veterans of America.

James J. Begley ’56 retired four years ago. He lives with

wife, Alberta, travels and visits his five children from Ohio,

Nebraska, Virginia, Washington and the Bronx. They are

snowbirds in the Florida panhandle. When at home in Val-

ley Stream, Long Island, they are active in their parish of

Holy Name of Mary.

Robert J. Fudjinski ’56 is hoping the Brother Raphael

House (House System) is named after Brother Imar

Raphael who was his homeroom teacher in 1951. A truly

wonderful man. He could toss the waste basket from his

desk to the back wall.

John P. McCarthy ’56 is Professor Emeritus of History,

Fordham University and writes frequent columns for the

New York weekly, Irish Echo, about Irish and American

politics, society and culture.

Robert Vlacancich ’56 gratefully works as Bereavement

Coordinator and Chaplain for local hospice. He is active

in Kanos (Cursillo in prisons) and enjoys gardening and

yard work. He became a Board Certified Chaplain for the

Association of Professional Chaplains in 2009. Enjoyed his

70th birthday in Costa Rica doing a “Be Peace” training

and great sight seeing.

Francis P. naughton ’57 writes that a memorial endowment

has been established at Evergreen State College (Olympia,

Washington) in honor of its former Provost and Professor

of Philosophy, Patrick J. Hill (Loughlin ’57).

thomas J. Billings ’58 is still working at the College of St.

Elizabeth and hopes that some Loughlin seniors (female)

will consider this fine school in Morristown, NJ. Pray that

God continues to bless Loughlin’s fine work and bless his

classmates from the class of 1958.

Joseph A. Daniels ’58 continues working as a Financial

Planner and CPA. He has six grandchildren and misses his

friends Ed Dwyer ’58, Vic Rossi ’58 and Andy Balash ’58.

He moved to Atlanta, GA in 1975 working with Simmon

Company and has had his own CPA Firm since 1987. “Life

is good”

Robert G. edmonds ’59 says congratulations to all fellow

Loughlin classmates of the class of ’59 on the Golden An-

niversary of graduation. He was unable to attend the for-

mal October celebration but did manage to celebrate this

occasion with two fellow classmates, tom Berry and Ken

telesca in Williamsburg, VA this past July. They fondly

reminisced about days at Loughlin, the good Brothers and

a few high jinks. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of

the Global Business & Transportation Dept. at the SUNY

Maritime College after retiring from 28 years in marketing

and sales.

Anthony J. Garro ’59 currently serves as Provost and

Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs at the

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth.

Deacon Arthur Griffin ’59 was named NY 1(Cable Station)

Queens Person of the Week for starting a soup kitchen and

serving and counseling the needy in his home parish of

Transfiguration RC Church in Maspeth, Queens.

James H. McDonald ’59 enjoyed the 50th Reunion and had

a great time renewing old friendships. Looking forward to

the 55th in 2014. Loughlin Development Staff did a great

job. Kudos to all!

Charles J. O’Donnell ’59 had a great time at the 50th Re-

union and brunch and thoroughly enjoyed working with a

terrific 59er Committee. Year 2014 will be here in no time.

Francis J. Devlin ’60 is an adjunct Professor, University

of Houston Law Center. In November 2009 he spoke at

International Business Law Summit in Luxor, Egypt and

published an article in Houston Journal of International

Law– “Resale Price Maintenance and Leegin: Opening

Kay’s Kloset Opened The Lid On Pandora’s Box In Global

Competition Law.”

Pat Farley ’60 looks forward to seeing classmates at the

50th reunion-October 16, 2010.

William t. Hinson ’60, as a recipient of a full Diocese of

Brooklyn scholarship to Loughlin, is grateful for the

opportunities that his four years at Loughlin gave him; it

started a journey through learning that is ongoing to this

day.

thomas A. Mullady ’60 was named 2008 Owens Corning

Retiree -Global Volunteer of the Year for charitable vol-

unteer service work at Licking County (OH)-United Way,

Memorial Hospital & Foundation, mentoring at Newark

City School District, Newark Rotary Club, the Salvation

Army, and the Babe Ruth Baseball World Series.

Francis J. Ayers DDs ’61, will retire as Associate Dean of

Student Affairs at Creighton University School of Den-

tistry on June 30, 2010.

John J. Burns ’61 retired and took a trip to the Holy Land

with wife, Joan. He currently enjoys his five grandchildren

at home. He released his Book of Poems-Lifebeats in

January 2010.

Matthew Lukaszewshi ’61 is enjoying northern Arizona

and traveling internationally. He thanks BLMHS and its

Brothers for all that they have done.

John F. Witkowski ’61 spends retirement in Florida during

the winter months.

stephen A. Chmela ’62 is a member of the Lake Grove Li-

ons Club where he serves as Secretary and Treasurer and

chairs the Diabetes Awareness Committee. “Hey James

P. McLaughlin ’61, remember those rides on the GG and

Q17A?”

Jeffrey M. Albies ’63 retired as Associate Director of

Athletics and Head Baseball Coach at William Patterson

University after 32 years. He is married to Andrea (39

years) and has two lovely daughters- Erica and Ashlee.

“I loved my four years at Loughlin. BLMHS developed

me as a person and the teachers were outstanding men of

dignity. Standing up for lunch for three years shaped my

life forever.”

After 35 years of marriage Charles J. siegel ’69 has been

blessed with two new grandkids from his daughters.

Ralph P. Fasano ’70 has been with Customs and Border

Protection (formerly US Customs) for 32 years. Wishing

BLMHS the best always. He is married with two boys

aged 17 and 15. Patrick graduated Regis HS and attends

University of Richmond. Thomas attends High School for

Construction Trades.

Joseph G. Grabowski ’73 is enjoying life in Frisco, Texas

with his wife Christina. He is a Business Development

Manager with McGuire Sponsel, a specialty tax firm.

Karen C. Perch-McFarlane ’80 is married to husband, Gil-

berto (CEO of Zion Reliable Painters). They have three

children-Cassiana attending Michigan State, Jahpheth will

be graduating 2010 and baby Nailah will be graduating

elementary school.

We have created the Bishop Loughlin Alumni group

on Facebook. The page offers new features, includ-

ing an event calendar, photos, notes, a news feed and

more – all to help you stay connected with Loughlin.

The group is called Bishop Loughlin Memorial High

school Alumni. Become a member today!


ClermontThe Summer 2010CLAss nOtes

Thomas Boyd ‘37

Rev. John G. Nugent ‘40

Henry C. Wiedmaier ‘41

Edward R. Herleth ‘42

James Donnelly ‘43

Joseph E. Twomey ‘44

Francis R. Fitzgerald ‘45

Martin J. Donahue ‘47

Harry J. Hanley ‘47

Stephen J. Ledogar ‘47

Rev. Alfred R. Guthrie ‘48

Richard M. Hamber ‘49

Thomas J. Connelly Esq. ‘50

Ricardo C. Joseph ‘50

Henry J. Bailey ‘51

Joseph E. Murphy ‘52

John O. Donato ‘54

Garrett J. Kelleher ‘55

Brian P. McShane ‘58

Rev. James J. Mueller ‘58

Charles V. Lipari ‘63

Joseph E. Melenkivitz ‘67

Joseph A. Frascella ‘68

James Schiavo ‘68

Francis D. Krasinski ‘70

Peter A. Mancuso ‘72

Kevin M. Boyd ‘82

Giuseppe Angelone, Father-in-Law of Edward Bowes ‘60

former Track Coach

Ann Smith Wife of Edward A. Smith ‘47

Harry J. Hanley Memorial Golf Outing

Harry J. Hanley ‘47 attended Bishop Loughlin and

was a member of the Catholic High School Track

and Field team that won the championships in 1946.

Hanley was a firm believer that strong education,

beginning at an early, was a major component

of the success for any individual. His belief

fueled his dedication and commitment to Long

Island Head Start and his involvement with

Bishop Loughlin. He served for many years

as a Long Island Head Start Board Member

and as Chair of the Finance Committee.

Hanley is survived by his wife, Margret,

five daughters, thirteen grandchildren,

and eight grandchildren.

In his memory, the Hanley family is pleased

to present the Harry J. Hanley Memorial Golf

Outing, on Thursday, July 22, 2010. All proceeds

from this event will be donated to Long Island

Head Start. For more information, or for tickets

for this event, contact Gracemarie Collins, (631)

878-3137 or [email protected].

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School expresses sympathy to the families and friends of these individuals.

Jim Harrington ‘47, Harry Hanley ‘47, Bill McManus ‘46

Harry Hanley ‘47 and Br. Dennis

Harry Hanley ‘47 with Classmates

Alumni EvEnts

October 16, 2010Bishop Loughlin

Alumni Reunion

November 13, 2010St. Augustine

Alumni Reunion

sAvE thE DAtE!

Alumni REunionSave the Date

October 16, 2010Enjoy the afternoon and evening at

Loughlin. The day will include Mass, cocktail

reception, welcome ceremony, and dinner.

blmhs.org/blreunion

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 x 2252 or

[email protected]


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