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The
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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
Fall 2008
In This Issue
• 75th Anniversary
• Living Lasallian at Loughlin
•Athletic Hall of Fame
• 2008 Alumni Reunion
• Golf Outing
75th Anniversary | page 8
Celebrating 75 years of Lasallian
education on Clermont Avenue
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In this issue
President’s Address 1
Principal’s Address 2
Around Loughlin 3
2008 Alumni Reunion 7
Marching As Before 8
Living Lasallian at Loughlin 10
75th Anniversary 12
Athletic Hall of Fame 14
Golf Outing 16
Class Notes and Memorial 18
This month’s cover story:
Celebrating 75 years of Lasallian education
on Clermont Avenue.
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Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
Administration
Br. Dennis Cronin, FSC, President
James Dorney, Principal
Department of Development & Alumni Relations
John E. Klemm ‘65, Director of Development
Janet Griffin, Alumni Events & Publications Director
Melissa Benjamin, Development Associate
Joan Hotaling-Cramer, Development Associate
Charlie O’Donnell ‘59, Development Assistant
Rita Monaghan-Maloney BMD ‘59, Bishop McDonnell Liaison
Ed Bowes ‘60, Development Assistant
Graphic Designer
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Board of Governors 2008-2009
Henry F. Barry ‘60
Hector Batista ‘77
Rev. Richard J. Beuther
Br. Raymond R. Blixt, FSC
Br. Thomas Casey
Philip E. Chance
Robert K. Conry ‘70
Br. Dennis Cronin, FSC, Principal ex-officio
Andrew L. Jacob ‘65
Rev. James F. Keenan, S.J. ‘55
James P. Flaherty, St. Augustine `65
Frank J. Macchiarola, PhD, St. Augustine ‘58
Dorothy E. McCabe, Bishop McDonnell ‘63
Noreen McCartney-Haffner, Bishop McDonnell ‘63
Yvonne A. Mason, MD ‘76
Clinton M. Miller `85
John D. Preiss ‘52
James J. Quinn, Esq. ‘63
Daren Roberts ‘96
Claude Trahan
Peter Williams ‘77
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Dear Alumni
& Friends of
Bishop Loughlin,
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his issue of the Clermont celebrates
Loughlin’s 75th anniversary on
Clermont Avenue and what it means
to be Lasallian. For some of you it means
Christian Brothers, a teaching community
of religious men founded by St. John
Baptist De La Salle. For others of you, it
means the Lasallian Youth Group focused
on “Faith, Service, Community”. It is of
course these two things and much more.
To be a Lasallian school today means to
participate in the Twinning Program. Our
brother school is St. Mary’s, Kenya. It
means that faculty members, our partners
in mission, participate in formation
programs like the Buttimer Institute,
the Lasallian Leadership Institute, and
the Lasallian Social Justice Institute.
Fortunately for Loughlin, we have been
blessed with Lasallian Volunteers who
have worked as campus ministers, tutors
and technology specialists. In addition, the
school, through its President, belongs to
the Conference of Chief Administrators of
Lasallian Secondary Schools – a national
network of 54 administrators and schools.
However, at the heart of identity is
mission. If this statement is true, then
Loughlin lives in De La Salle’s heart. Why
would I make this bold assertion Here
is one example why I do. This summer,
Williamsburg, Brooklyn was the scene of
some gang related violence harkening back
to the turbulent 1970’s. Even our garden
had a gun thrown into it. One pastor told
me a dramatic story of a young man who
five years ago was an altar boy. Five years
later, the summer of 2008, this alter boy
is an alleged murderer entangled in what
appears to be a gang related clash. I don’t
know what the particulars are that lead
to this transformation from altar boy to
alleged murderer. However, I am willing
to bet one thing (among others) was
missing – a quality high school community
President’s Message • 1
where a young person could grow in faith
and knowledge. Without being simplistic,
education, in particular a solid catholic
education with all its strengths, provides
a strong foundation for moral growth
and development. This is the education
Loughlin has provided young people for
157 years.
At the start of the summer we decided
to do an outreach to the parishes in
Williamsburg. Three pastors responded
and Loughlin will be enriched by seven
students. These students are receiving
varying degrees of scholarship dollars.
Your support makes our response possible.
Loughlin can play a role in supporting a
“good kid” to stay on the right path. When
church, school and family work together,
the work will bear much fruit and a very
different transformation occurs.
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When church, school
and family work together,
the work will bear much
fruit and a very different
transformation occurs”
De La Salle was about the work of saving
lives. I am proud of all you do to sustain
the Lasallian family and its mission. Thank
you for enabling this work to continue.
Live Jesus in our hearts,
Br. Dennis Cronin, FSC
President
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2 Principal’s Message
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Dear Alumni
& Friends of
Bishop Loughlin,
It is with a paradoxical combination of
pride and humility that I pen my first
letter to you. We have reached a time
in the school’s illustrious history when
twenty-first- century circumstances call
for a revitalized structure. I am delighted
to witness Br. Dennis assume the office
of the first President of Bishop Loughlin,
and I am honored and blessed to work
with him as the fortieth Principal since St.
James/Bishop Loughlin opened its doors
in 1851. It is, indeed, daunting and thrilling
to join a list that includes the likes of Br.
Stephen (1957 - 1966), Br. Baldwin Peter
(1966 - 1971), Mr. Robert Muccigrosso
(1975 - 1980), Br. Daniel Casey (1980 –
1986), Br. James Bonilla (1986 – 1997)
and Br. Dennis Cronin (2001 – 2008), all
of whom dedicated five or more years as
Principal of Loughlin. During my 35 years
at Loughlin I have been privileged to work
with all of these men save Br. Stephen. I
have learned more from them than can
possibly be put into words. Please rest
assured though, that I will put all of it
into practice, as best the Lord allows me.
After getting to know a number of you as
a math teacher, a coach and an athletic
director and then so many of you as the
assistant principal for student affairs, it
feels strange to be shifting roles in the
school that I have come to know and love
so well. I make the move with complete
confidence, however, that from my new
office and altered perspective, I will
witness the same love and goodness among
the Bishop Loughlin community, the
students, the parents, the entire staff and
all of you that I have witnessed for the last
35 years. It is in that true spirit of St. John
Baptist de La Salle that we move forward
as the embodiment of Christ to this and
future generations of young people.
I humbly ask you to pray fervently. Please
pray for me and Br. Dennis that the Holy
Spirit infuses us with much wisdom in
our decision making. Please pray for our
students, that the good Lord bless them
with safety, diligence and peace. Lastly,
please pray for all of us in the Bishop
Loughlin community, that we be blessed
with contentment and a strong faith in God.
Sincerely,
James Dorney
Principal
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
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Loughlin Receives Middle States Accredidation Around Loughlin • 3
Once again we Lions have something
to roar about. In May 2008 The Middle
States Association of Colleges and Schools
granted accreditation to our school.
The Middle States is a non-governmental, peeradministered
organization of diverse educational
institutions committed to the highest quality education
for students. Its purpose is to ensure the continuous
improvement of its member schools through selfstudy,
peer evaluation and accreditation.
Loughlin was first granted Middle States Accreditation
in 1967 when Brother Baldwin Peter was principal.
In the past, the term of accreditation was ten years.
Under the new protocol the term is seven years. The
Accreditation for Growth (AFG) process requires that
the school formulate at least two measurable objectives,
one academic and the other affective, with a vision of a
preferred future. Thus, the process is oriented toward the
future. The process further requires a year of self-study
and a three day visitation by peers from member schools.
As early as the spring of 2004, our principal had the
foresight to begin planting the seeds for the year of
self-study. Since that time the stakeholders, faculty,
students, parents, and alumni have engaged in a dynamic
process that included brainstorming, surveys, discussions,
discernment, planning and finally committing to paper
what our vision and efforts for the next seven years will
be. The process was guided by two internal coordinators,
Pam Turzo and Cecilia Gottsegen, and a Planning
Team made up of faculty and other stakeholders.
Ultimately, we produced foundational documents:
Mission Statement, Statement of Beliefs, and Graduate
Profile. We also formulated our two student performance
objectives: Objective#1-by the year 2014, the graduates
of Bishop Loughlin will demonstrate improved
academic performance as measured by the NYS Regents
Examinations. Objective#2-by the year 2014, students at
Bishop Loughlin will improve their leadership skill set as
measured by the number of students being identified as
leaders. For each objective, an Action Plan is required.
Already significant progress has been made. Our
graduating class had the largest number of Advanced
Designation Diplomas in recent years. Curriculum
innovations and staff development opportunities are all in
the plan. As for our second objective, faculty volunteers
and selected students have formed a Leadership
Committee coordinated by Heather McNamara whose
first order of business is to investigate models for a
Student Council that would best serve our students. Other
projects to develop leadership skills are planned. Much
energy and creativity went into creating the Action
Plan and there is much enthusiasm for implementing
the plan. Stay tuned for further reports of progress.
The Validation Team, under the outstanding leadership
of Brother James Butler, FSC, visited us for four days
in November 2007. In his oral report to the faculty
on the final afternoon of the visit, Brother James
said, “In Psalm 127 we read, ‘Unless the LORD
build the house, they labor in vain who build.’ …At
Loughlin we have truly found a house that Christ
built…You have been well led in your efforts to create
blueprints for the future renovations of this house.”
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4 Around Loughlin Changing to A President & Principal Model
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This fall the students will return to school to find
a restructured administrative staff. As the school
continues to grow, its needs continue to grow and change as well.
Br. Dennis Cronin, FSC has served as Principal for the last six
years but will now begin a new role as President. This will allow
him more time to spend growing and implementing the vision of
the school as well as developing community and alumni relations.
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Jim Dorney, who has joyfully served as
Assistant Principal of Student Affairs for 27
years, will be the new Principal overseeing
the detailed, day to day operations of the
school. English teacher John Flack will
become Co-Dean of Student Affairs.
Mr. Dorney is a lifelong resident of
Mr. James Dorney
Brooklyn, growing up in St. Ephrem
parish and graduating from Brooklyn
Prep. Since receiving his BS in mathematics from Saint Francis
College in 1973, he has devoted his entire professional career
as an educator at Bishop Loughlin. He taught math for his
first eight years, while coaching basketball and baseball before
becoming the athletic director. In 1981 he became assistant
principal and has held that position until this year. During
his career at Loughlin, he has earned an MS in secondary
education at Hofstra University and a professional diploma
in educational administration from Fordham University.
After spending the last 27 years as the Assistant Principal
of Student Affairs, he is looking forward to his new role as
Principal and carrying out the Lasallian mission. He will be
leading the school into a new and positive direction as guidelines
from Middle States are implemented to build up our student
leaders. While encouraging teachers and students to continue
to strive for excellence in academics, he hopes to work with the
staff to infuse innovations into the state mandated curriculum.
He is also excited to be more involved with alumni events and
sustaining the connections of Loughlin’s past, present and future.
Bro. Dennis Cronin with Students
Mr. Flack has been teaching English and study skills
classes at Bishop Loughlin for 27 years. This fall he will
become Dean of Student Affairs and serve alongside
Ms. Nicole Maxwell `95 in creating a safe and secure
environment for our students. He will support the
faculty in behavioral management, attendance and
discipline and work mainly with sophomores and seniors.
He coached the bowling team for 17 years, served as
Assistant Athletic Director for nearly 17 years and
Athletic Director for two years. Through the years he
also moderated the track team. Mr. Flack has really
enjoyed working with the Loughlin students in and
out of the classroom and has many exciting memories
of the Loughlin track team winning close victories.
Through the years, he has balanced the rigors of academic life
with relaxing activities. Mr. Dorney has done extensive road
racing over the years. The highlights of these experiences
being the completion of the
1980 and 1990 New York City
marathons and the running of
the half marathon in each one of
the five boroughs in 1991. He is
also a horse racing enthusiast.
Mr. John Flack
He is an omnivorous reader but baseball books are
his favorite. His book collection includes 3500 books
about baseball. He enjoys the history of baseball and
other sports as much as what’s happening currently. His
wife, Jeanne, has worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield
for 41 years and survived the World Trade Center
attack in 2001. They have two children; Stephen is a
film and video editor and Elizabeth is a student at St.
Joseph’s College studying early childhood education.
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
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Kairos Around Loughlin • 5
Kairos means “God’s Time” in ancient Greek
and the Kairos retreat is about putting oneself
on “God’s time” to build relationships with
God and peers as well as spending time in selfreflection.
The Kairos retreat is done in many forms and
many names all over the country with a heavy emphasis
on student leadership as each leader gives a personal
witness and leads a small group. The retreat aims to show
participants that they are loved, both by God, and by other
people, and it is in these interpersonal relationships that
God works actively in our lives.
Loughlin’s Kairos journey started when nine juniors and
seniors attended Kairos, run by Archbishop Wood High
School outside Philadelphia, PA. They had an adventure
that junior Jimmy Tejeda called “a once in a lifetime
experience,” and they decided that this retreat was something
needed at Loughlin. “The relationship between God
and yourself becomes stronger. I realized that people are
more alike as human beings,” said Jimmy. “I want to share
the experience I had there with others. I want to help my
classmates realize the same things that I did.”
Five of these students led 24 Loughlin students on the first
Loughlin Kairos from May 7th-10th, the first of many to
come for junior and senior Loughlinites. After this retreat,
student response for Kairos was exceptional. Rising
seniors signed up to fill two retreats planned for next year
with roughly 25 students on each retreat. There will also
be one retreat of rising juniors in the spring. Students who
go on Kairos can be leaders on future Kairos retreats.
The success of the retreat was evident the first day
back to school. Luis Montes, a computer teacher who
knew very little about the retreat, said he noticed that
a group of his students who attended Kairos “had
come out of their shells and were reaching out to
their friends and families.” Luke Patrick O’Connell,
a religion teacher who was an adult leader on Kairos
said, “In three years of working in Catholic education,
Kairos is the single most important retreat experience
for teenagers.” Our hope is that Kairos will touch
the hearts of Loughlin students for years to come.
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6 Around Loughlin Alumni Panel Discussion • Track & Field
Alumni Share Advice on Life after High School
Loughin welcomed back seven of its alumni to take part in our 2 nd Annual Alumni Panel
Discussion. Members of the panel were Jeanette Enriquez ‘99, Jamaal Lewis ‘00, Corey
Thomas ’01, Holly Chambers ’03, Ronald Lewis ’03, Ayana Young ’05, and Rajini McRae ’06.
Moderated by Development Associate Melissa Benjamin, the panel addressed several topics,
including the do’s and don’ts of freshman year, how to choose your classes, and managing the
social and academic aspects of college life.
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The panel members stressed the importance
of utilizing the various resources available at
college campuses, such as resident advisors,
campus ministry, tutors, office hours for
professors, and academic advisors. Rajini
McRae brought up one of the most important
resources any alumni can have, Loughlin.
She remarked, “Don’t forget about Loughlin.
Whether you’re going away or staying in
New York for college, remember to keep in
contact with Loughlin and get involved. You
could be sitting on this panel in a few years.”
The Development Department would
like to thank our alumni for taking the
time from school and work to spend the
morning with our 2008 graduates.
Lions Continue Tradition of Excellence
Nickolei Mahlung ’08 was voted the Outstanding
Athlete of the Brooklyn Diocesan Outdoor
Track & Field Championships in May 2008. He was
also voted Outstanding Athlete of the CHSAA Intersectional
City Championships. Nickolei boldly wrote his
name in the annals of Loughlin Track & Field history as
he won gold medals in both the 100 and 200 meter dashes.
Nickolei Mahlung ‘08 and Sheina Roberts ‘09
were both honored by the New York Daily News
as members of the CHSAA All City Team.
These students have shown through their hard
work and dedication to athletics and academics
that Loughlin’s legacy of Track and Field
greatness will go on for years to come.
Other City Championship Medalists included Darnell
Allen ’08 (Silver Medal- 110 Meter High Hurdles), Ozzie
Henderson ’08 (Silver Medal – 400 Meter Intermediate
Hurdles), Sheina Roberts ’09 (Silver Medal – 400
Meter Run), Larry Ashton ’08 (Bronze Medal- Discus
Throw), and the Frosh Sprint Medley Relay Team won a
Bronze medal (Nana Atuah ’11, Kamoni Robinson ’11,
Mahawa-kai Lahai ’11, and Dominique Miller ’11).
Two time Olympic champion,
Lindy Remigiano
presenting trophy to
Nickolei Mahlung `08
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Reunion 2008 Around Loughlin • 7
Join your Loughlin classmates at the Alumni Reunion!
Anniversary Suites will celebrate the reunion classes of 1930s,
1940s, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988,
1993 and 1998. All alumni are invited to attend. Spouses
and guests are welcome.
Anniversary Suites At 2:00 pm, you will be escorted to
your anniversary suites. This is a great, relaxed and funfilled
atmosphere where many alumni meet up with each
other after years or even decades apart. Light refreshments
will be served.
Celebration of the Mass All alumni and guests are welcome
to attend Mass (Sunday Liturgy). Mass is celebrated
in the auditorium and begins at 4:00 pm. The Loughlin
Choir will lead the music.
Welcome Ceremony The ceremony will begin at 5:00 pm in
the auditorium and will include a slide show presentation
of Loughlin yesterday and today, highlighting all the anniversary
classes, presentation of class gifts and a rousing
rendition of the school song.
Cocktail Reception and Dinner Enjoy fine food in the company
of your Loughlin classmates, former and current faculty
members, and their guests. Last year, over 350 alumni
and guests attended! Cocktails and Dinner are included in
registration price.
Secured parking available for 200 cars on Clermont Avenue.
Alumni Reunion Registration Form
Please make ___ reservations at $80/Person for Saturday, October 18, 2008.
(Class of 1998 is $50/person)
_____ Yes, I will participate in the Class Gift. Enclosed is my gift of $___________.
_____ I am interested in joining the Reunion Committee.
Name __________________________________________ Year ______________
Name of Guest ______________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________
Phone Number ____________________ Email ____________________________
Circle one: Check (payable to Bishop Loughlin) Amex Visa MasterCard
Card #_________________________________________ Exp. ________________
Total Amount _____________ Authorized Signature _________________________
Loughlin Alumni
Reunion
October 18, 2008
2:00-9:00 PM
Please return registration form and fees to Melissa Benjamin at Bishop Loughlin MHS, 357 Clermont Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11238.
Questions Contact Melissa Benjamin at 718-857-2700 x2252 or mbenjamin@blmhs.org.
TICKETS WILL BE HELD AT THE DOOR
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When Charles E. McDonnell became the second Bishop
of Brooklyn he considered completing the Cathedral.
However, World War I, the flu epidemic of 1918 and renewed
Old St. James 1851
anti-Catholicism distracted him from the Cathedral
The first Christian Brothers arrived in New York City in 1848 project. Bishop Molloy succeeded Bishop McDonnell and
ordered the dismantling of St. John’s Chapel and the foundation
walls of the Cathedral and broke ground for Bishop
and opened St. Vincent’s School on Canal Street. In 1851
St. James Parish on Jay Street asked the Brothers to staff
the first Catholic parochial school in Brooklyn, which had
existed since 1823 but was moving to a new
brick basement-and-upper story building. In
1851 they began teaching 320 students in six
grades, arriving each morning on the Fulton
Street ferry from their community house on
Canal Street until 1854 when a community
Loughlin Memorial High School on this same site in 1932.
In 1933, the high school for boys was discontinued in
St. James’ parish and the Brothers were
transferred to the new school on Clermont
Avenue, Bishop Loughlin Memorial High
School, dedicated to the memory of the first
Bishop of Brooklyn. Class sessions began
on September 11, 1933 and St. Augustine
High School regained its name. The staff
house was opened at 256 Pearl Street.
Bishop John Loughlin
consisted of 25 brothers and 14 laymen
teaching approximately 900 students -
St. James Commercial High School, the first Catholic high about 500 from St. James and 400 new freshmen.
school on Long Island, was opened at the same location in
Loughlin graduated its first class of four year students in
1883. By 1891 there were 500 students and seven Brothers.
1937. The music for the school song was composed by
In 1903 it was chartered by the Regents as St. James Academy
and in 1907 a new building was erected across from
Angelo Consoli and the following year the first edition of
the Loughlinite was published. In 1947, 300 students participated
in a contest to name the school’s mascot. James
the Pro-Cathedral. Here, full academic and commercial
courses were taught until 1926 when the Diocesan school
Sutton `48 submitted the winning idea. Leo the Lion was
system was organized and the Academy became St. James
named after Br. Leo who was the former athletic director
Diocesan High School. It became a tuition free school and
and later the bursar at St. James/Bishop Loughlin from
two boys from each parish were chosen to attend each year.
1933 until his death in 1947.
Bishop McDonnell High School for girls also opened that
same year and the Brothers teaching at St. Augustine High
School on Park Place were honored to have their school
renamed the Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School.
In 1860 Bishop Loughlin purchased a block of land bounded
by Green, Vanderbilt, Lafayette and Clermont Avenues
for $75,200 in order to erect a cathedral. On June 21, 1868,
the Bishop dedicated the cornerstone for the Cathedral of
the Immaculate Conception. St. John’s Chapel, a part of
the original plans for the cathedral, was built and opened
as a parish church in December 1878. It was located on
Clermont Avenue between the current La Salle Hall and
the entrance to the track and field. The rectory was built
on the site of the present chancery building at 75 Greene
Avenue. The Bishop’s Residence (now La Salle Hall) was
completed and used by Bishop Loughlin from May 7, 1889
until his death on December 29, 1891. Bishop McDonnell
and Archbishop Molloy lived there until 1933 when it was
turned over to the Christian Brothers.
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1973 Protest march
In 1957, the Rockville Centre Diocese was created and
students from Nassau and Suffolk County began attending
schools on Long Island. The parishes from Brooklyn and
Queens increased the numbers
of students they sent to
Loughlin. At this time the
January graduating classes
were accelerated so that
all seniors would graduate
in June each year. Over
the next few years, more
Catholic schools opened in
Queens leaving Loughlin to
enroll most of its students
from Brooklyn and Rockaway.
In 1961 the school
began charging tuition at approximately $75 per year.
In the 1960s, enrollment began to decline at the Brooklyn
Catholic schools and they struggled financially. The Baby
Boom was over, many people were moving to the suburbs
and the number of lay teachers began to increase. In
1969, St. Augustine Diocesan High School closed its doors
Marching As Before 75 th Anniversary • 9
1948 Baseball team
and approximately one third of the students transferred to
Loughlin. Bishop McDonnell closed in 1973 and girls were
admitted to Loughlin for the first time.
Bishop Loughlin was slated to join the list of school closings.
In September 1973, students and faculty staged a
protest outside the chancery office. With picket posters
in hand, they took to the streets chanting “Keep
Loughlin Alive.” Athletes wore their uniforms and
displayed their trophies while others carried purple
and gold banners. Their efforts were a success and
Loughlin continues to carry on its traditions today.
As the Brooklyn Diocese continued to change so did
Loughlin. Lay teachers continued the Lasallian traditions
of the Christian Brothers. In 1982, the Loughlin band began
performing at the New York City Marathon becoming the
first marathon band. In
1984 the school received the
Exemplary School Award in
recognition of its excellence in
education. In the 1990s, the
track was rebuilt and the science
labs were remodeled.
At the turn of a new century,
Loughlin looks forward
to another 75 years
of Catholic education in
Girls track team 1981
Brooklyn. The school
continues to be well maintained, the Lasallian traditions
are infused into all of student life and the tradition
of excellence in academics and athletics continues.
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Nothing in the history of Bishop Loughlin has been
more influential than the teachings of St. John
Baptist de La Salle and the leadership of the Christian
Brothers. For most of the school’s history, Loughlin
students were proud to be Brothers’ Boys. Today,
students will proudly tell you they are Lasallian.
Being Lasallian captures the same spirit instilled into all
Brothers’ Boys. It embodies a community caring for one
another, lead by a spirit of faith to see Christ in everyone
and whose zeal compels them to touch the hearts
of others to lead them to God. The Lasallian tradition
holds high the banner “together and by association.”
Br. Dennis Cronin often says “To whom much is
given, much is expected in return.” This quote is the
epitome of what it means to be Lasallian. Loughlin
offers an education to those who might not otherwise
receive one with the intention of our students
not only gaining a solid education, but a purposeful
goal to help others less fortunate than them.
The Christian Brothers have done an amazing job
of continuing St. John Baptist de La Salle’s mission
through many lay people and Lasallian volunteers,
young college graduates who commit to a one
or two year term of service at a Lasallian school.
I came to Bishop Loughlin six years ago as a Lasallian
volunteer and I never left. I joined the Loughlin
Faculty as the Director of Campus Ministry and now
supervise the Lasallian Volunteers at Loughlin. This
past year there were two Lasallian volunteers at Bishop
Loughlin, Sarah Jane Engle from Saint Mary’s University
of Minnesota and Gary Pritts from the University
of Notre Dame. Together we work with students and
faculty to grow the Lasallian spirit at the school by planning
retreats, liturgies, community service projects and
fundraising for our brother school St. Mary’s in Kenya.
Gary recalled that a Christian Brother once said to him
that the role of the brothers as teachers was to fully
immerse themselves in the lives of their students to
educate them as people, not just academics. “Immersing
one’s self in a student’s life is not always the easiest
thing,” Gary reflected, “but I try to live that by going
to basketball games, asking about their families, their
neighborhoods, listening to their music and I do my best
to understand where they are so I can meet them there.”
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Written by Melissa Altman
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12 75 th Anniversary 75 th Anniversary Celebration
1933 ~ 75 th Anniversary ~ 2008
The administration, faculty and student body are thrilled to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Bishop
Loughlin on October 9, 2008. To commemorate the opening of the school on Clermont Avenue in September
1933, several activities have been planned.
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• Historical Display on the First Floor •
• Penn Relays Championship Display •
• Mass at St. James Cathedral •
• Processional from St. James to Bishop Loughlin •
• Special Blessing from the Bishop •
• Alumni Guest Speakers •
“Together and by association” Loughlin will continue educating leaders for another 75 years.
Be a part of this special celebration by volunteering, attending or supporting the school.
• Volunteer to speak with our students about your experience at Loughlin and
growing up in Brooklyn.
• Attend the 75th Anniversary Mass at St. James Cathedral.
•Support the celebration by making a gift to help build the historical display and
preserve the archives of the school.
If you are interested in speaking with a group of students about your experience at Loughlin and/or
growing up in Brooklyn, or need more information about this event, please contact the Development
Office at 718-857-2700 x2251 or jgriffin@blmhs.org.
St. James Track team
Leo the Lion
1949 One Mile Penn Relay Champions: Ron Lucas `50, Roy
Lucas `49, Vernon Dixon `51, Peter Marsh `49
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1933
Early Reflections of Loughlin
As we embark on the 75th Anniversary of Bishop Loughlin, we recently asked some of our
alumni from the 1930s to share their memories of Loughlin with us. Here are some
of their fondest moments:
James A. Brogan ‘31
My favorite teacher was Br. Donation. He was French-Canadian and liked cigars. Right
before graduation, his class bought Br. Donation a box of cigars as a gift. I remember
our great basketball team, namely Pop Travers `31 and Art Tully `31. Most of all, I
remember the dedicated teachers who provided a great education and set an example
worth following for all the students.
Daniel F. Metta ‘36
75 th
I attended St. James on a full scholarship. We weren’t required to wear uniform but we
did have a specific dress code. It was mandatory to carry a briefcase to school and at
the end of the day, the Christian Brothers would randomly choose students and check
their briefcases to assure that the proper material was brought home to study.
I was an athletic student and played baseball, but never on a varsity team. I still bear a
small grudge with the school being that my classmate, John Highland, and I were playing
baseball and the bat flew off his hand, hitting my head, which resulted in a fracture
and frontal lobe hemorrhage which destroyed my sense of smell.
I had an English teacher named Mr. Clark who had a significant impact on my life
primarily because he told me, “you always had your hand up and I didn’t choose you
because you already knew the answers, therefore, I wanted to give other students the
opportunity to be involved as well.” This is one of my fondest memories. My experience
at St. James was unforgettable.
J. Vincent Gallagher ‘37
2008
I had a wonderful experience as a student at Loughlin. The Christian Brothers were
very well respected because of the good men that they were. I was valedictorian of my
class and was a participant of many extra-curricular activities including J.V. Basketball.
I also won the oratory contest in 1937 for Northeast New York.
Eugene J. Sullivan ‘38
I had a great experience during my years at Loughlin and it prepared me for college as
well as the outside world. The students had to wear a jacket and tie every day. I was the
manager of the basketball team and while participating in extra – curricular activities,
I also did well academically.
Robert E. Zimmer ‘39
I was very active in fund raising during my years at Loughlin and later was a member
of the Familiares. I was unable to participate in many activities because of the length
of time it took to get home. My fondest memory is graduation. Loughlin enabled me
to attend City College. I have always admired and honored the brothers’ mission and
what it is today. This is why I continue to contribute to the school.
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14 Loughlin Alumni 18 th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame
Honors Past and Present Loughlin Athletes
The 18th Annual St. James/Bishop Loughlin Brother
Aurelius James McManus Athletic Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony took place on Saturday, May 3,
2008. The gathering brought together Loughlinites across
the years to honor this year’s inductees, a group of alumni
whose athletic achievements still amaze us years later. The
2008 inductees were George P. Blaha ’45 (Swimming), Joseph
W. Blythe ’61 (Baseball), Patrick M. Downs ’44 (Track
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& Field), Reginald L. Jessie ’97 (Basketball), Gerard C.
Klinger ’46 (Track & Field), Jerome F. Murphy ’49 (Track
& Field), and Jovan L. Thompson ’95 (Track & Field).
Jovan Family
The ceremony was dedicated
to two members of the
Hall of Fame Committee
who passed away just weeks
before this year’s event,
Anthony “Tony” Benjamin
’88, and Donald Ryan Sr.
’53. After all the Inductees
gave their acceptance
speeches, we recognized
the past Nugent Brothers
Award winners, who were
this year’s honored team.
Following the Honored Team Award, it was time to honor
the Loughlin student athletes of today. The Brother James
Bonilla Award honors two juniors who have added to the
high school experience of others by their participation in
athletics and other extra-curricular activities. This year’s
recipients, Stephanie Rose ’09 and Trevon Hamlet ’09,
have both set a great example for their fellow classmates,
excelling in academics and athletics.
The Nugent Brothers Award honors the athletic achievements
of brothers John ’40, James ’43, and the late Robert
’47 and is given to two seniors who exemplify Christian
character and outstanding athletic achievement. This
year’s recipients are no strangers to being honored at the
Hall of Fame Ceremony, since both Ozzie Henderson ’08
and Elizabeth Knight ’08 also received the Brother James
Bonilla Award last year as juniors.
The gathering ended with the singing of the Loughlin
School song. Everyone retired to the cafeteria for a buffet
Pat Downs `44 and his family
George Blaha `45 with his family
Joe Blythe 61, Diane Martellaro, Tom Mitrovich
Nichole Bullard `01, Jim Nugent `43, Janele Henderson `04
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and for the drawing of the Hall of Fame Raffle. The raffle
winners were Harold Nichter `64, $5,000; Bob Leckie,
$2,000; Br. Thomas Casey, $1,000; Br. Brendan Gerity
`55, $500; and Alfred Schrafel `46, $500. Special thanks
goes to Bob Leckie who donated his prize to the Antonio
Benjamin Scholarship Fund and Br. Brendan Gerrity who
donated half his winnings back to the school.
The evening was enjoyed by all. The Athletic & Development
Departments thank all who attended, and those who
participated in the raffle for your continued support of
your alma mater.
Stephen Murphy, Allan Mulligan `49, Bob Kubic `51, Theresa
Murphy, Jerry Murphy `49, Michael Murphy
Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination Form
The Development Office is now accepting nominations
for the 2009 Athletic Hall of Fame. The objective is
to have a broad representation of qualified candidates.
Please submit detailed athletic and biographical information
for each candidate nominated in this competitive
process. Candidates must have graduated at least
10 years ago to be considered.
To nominate a Loughlin athlete, please fill out the form
below and return it to Bishop Loughlin MHS, Development
Office, 357 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
11238.
Jerry Klingler `46 and his family
Your Name __________________________________
Class ________________
Nominee’s Name ______________________________
Class ________________
Briefly describe the reason for nomination:
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
George Blaha `45, Joe Blythe 61, Pat Downs `44, Gerard Klingler `46
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16 Loughlin Alumni 2008 Lion/Lancer Open Golf Outing
On Thursday morning of June 26 th , 2008,
188 Bishop Loughlin, St. Augustine,
and Bishop McDonnell alumni and friends
gathered at Middle Island Country Club for our
12th Annual Lion/Lancer Golf Outing. The
eager golfers began the day with registration
and a continental breakfast. The crowd
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Bob Conry `70, Russell Fumuso `70
Through out the day the golfers played under cloudy skies
with a few passing rain showers, but the weather didn’t
dampen the spirits of the group. Later that afternoon, the
sun began to come out, just as the golfers were wrapping
up their final holes and heading back to the clubhouse for
cocktails and dinner. Once everyone was back, the golfers
were busy recounting stories of the day and purchasing
50/50 raffle tickets. Our emcee for the evening was Joe
Charles, and not being a stranger to this event he made the
program fun and well received. We were pleased to have
Brooklyn Dodger Ralph Branca with us and were able to
ask him questions about his experiences playing professional
baseball, as well as his opinion on the state of major
was buzzing as old friends got reacquainted
and geared up for a day of golfing.
John Burke, Ralph Amato, Blaise Guzzardo `65
1st place team from JNB Printing
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league baseball today. Dinner was served buffet style, and
then it was time for awards and prizes to be given out.
The first place team was from JNB Printing lead by John
Bottega. The second place team was Tom Duffy `56 and
his sons Brian, Glen and Tom Jr. Third place went to the
foursome from Coca –Cola Bottling Company. Longest
drive winners were Joe Long, John Mitchell and Martha
Parry, Bishop McDonnell class of `54. Closest to the Pin
was awarded to Tim Roth, Bernie O’Hara `73 and Paul
Tapogna `65. Three prizes were awarded for the Grand
Prize Raffle. Sal Curiale `62 won the Caribbean cruise
After the last award was given and the last raffle ticket
pulled, alumni spent a little more time together before
they all headed home. This year’s event raised over
$30,000 to fund scholarships at Bishop Loughlin. On
behalf of the Golf Committee, we thank all who attended
and participated to make this event a success. We also
thank all the volunteers (parents, alumni, and Loughlin
Staff) for all your hard work the day of the event.
Mike Ridge `71, Bill Heaney `71, Brian Connolly`73, Bill Wise `74
Tim Bolan `76, Derek Cox `77, Pat Killen, Kevin O’Neill
Ed Lannan `73, John Kelly, Bernie O’Hara `73,
Jimmy Bennett `73
Ray Russo `56, Chuck Monahan `56, Al Gaudelli `56, Jack Tenaglia `56
John Fehling `60, Bob Dunne `60, Kevin Frain
`58, Kevin Daly `61
Peter Grassel, Nancy Chinchar, Allan
Grassel, Bob Bolebruch
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18 Class Notes
The Clermont
Class of 1934
Capt. Francis X. Riley USCG,
Ret. will celebrate 66 years of
marriage to his wife, Rosemary,
in June 2008.
Class of 1939
Francis G. Spillane turned 87
on May 7, 2008. He is looking
forward to the reunion of World
War 2 – 8 th Air Force Bomb
Group in England in late May.
He contributes his good health
to four years of track under
George Eastment.
Class of 1941
John E. Dolan and his wife
are now great grandparents
and enjoying over 20 years of
retirement in Florida and visits
with their 8 sons and 19 grand
children.
Anthony Thomas remembers
that during his four years at
Loughlin, he was never late or
absent!
William E. Quinn, passed away
on September 20, 2007. His
widow, Margaret Quinn, remembers
that William continued to
be a proud alumnus of Loughlin
throughout his life. He truly
loved the school and his time
spent there.
Class of 1943
Clarence J. Hoeffner enjoyed
reading the names in the Clermont
of many of his fellow track
teammates at Loughlin and at
Manhattan.
Class of 1944
Edward E. Conway has great
memories, even at 82 years old,
and hopes that Loughlin will
always be around! He went from
Loughlin into the US Air Force
and was already adjusted for discipline.
He sends many thanks
to the Christian Brothers.
Daniel B. Murphy celebrated
his 50 th anniversary of receiving
a Ph.D. in Fuel Science from
Penn State University. He was
also honored by the American
Chemical Society for 60 years of
membership.
William J. Pfeiffer and his wife,
Carol, took a trip to the Holy
Land with a group from the
Passionists Retreat Center in
Riverdale last year. It was an
awe-inspiring experience.
Class of 1945
Walter T. McDonald recently
co-authored Finding Freedom
– The Untold Story of Joshua
Glover, Runaway Slave, published
by Wisconsin Historical
Society Press.
Class of 1947
Julius Fiori enjoys hearing
from his old friends. He and his
wife have retired and their two
grandchildren moved to North
Carolina.
Robert P. McManus recalls
that one of the happiest days in
his life was being admitted to
Loughlin. It launched him into a
life of total fulfillment.
Hector Batista `77, Earl Holford `89
Class of 1948
Francis A. Keegan received his
Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering
from Rensellear Polytechnic
and L.L.B. Georgetown
University. He retired from
Lalos & Keegan – a law firm in
D.C. He works as a volunteer
at The Science Museum of Virginia,
demonstrating scientific
principles to students. He is a
very active tennis player, and
remains very fit from YMCA
activities.
Joseph Parrino is a retired
school teacher from Westford,
MA and currently resides in
Lowell, MA. His photos and
sketches created during his
military service have been published
in the Joseph V. Parrino:
Veterans History Project.
Class of 1949
Joseph A. Dehler says hello to
everyone and looks forward to
seeing everyone again soon!
Henry J. Spinner remembers the
rafters shaking when everyone
sang Holy God We Praise Thy
Name, Brother Adrian Lewis
saying “Okie Dokie Sonny Boy,”
and wearing the same tie for
four years while at Loughlin.
Class of 1951
Paul J. Glynn will always keep
his memories of his years at
Loughlin in his heart.
Carl S. Koch remembers holding
the record for the 50 yard dash.
As a freshman in May of 1947,
he was clocked at 8.4 seconds
by Howard Bolger, assistant to
Bill Miles. If anyone was slower,
God bless him!
Class of 1952
James J. Costello is retired
after spending 20 years in the
Air Force and nearly 25 years at
the investment banking firm of
Lazard Freres.
Class of 1954
Joseph G. Kiefer went onto St.
John’s University after graduating
from Loughlin. He taught at
a Catholic high school in Queens
soon after. He retired after
almost 35 years of teaching in
1996. He is happily married to
his wife, Mary Ann, and enjoys
spending time with his three
children and four grandchildren.
He had a great time at his
50 th reunion in 2004. He still
remembers his days at Loughlin,
especially when the train cost
five cents and tuition was only
$30. What a bargain!
John Mellard remembers that
between his freshman and
sophomore years at Loughlin
he and classmate Don DeJardin
earned $70 - $80 a month
working at a cauliflower farm
near Stamford, NY during their
summer vacations.
William J. Swords retired after
40 years of practice in family
medicine. Now he works in a
free clinic two days a week. He
enjoys playing golf and skiing,
and spending time with his nine
grandchildren.
Gregory J. Wilson retired
after a career in the helicopter
industry. He currently enjoys
home fix up projects for his five
daughters and 12 grandchildren.
Fred Lamarca, Mike Zaccaro `63
Class of 1955
Thomas O’Keeffe is a pharmacist
for New York State. He has
five children, and is very thankful
for the education he received
from Loughlin.
Class of 1956
Eugene D. Alexander recently
moved to an active adult community
in Jackson, NJ. He and
his wife are fully enjoying their
new home and available activities.
Peter Beyer will be inducted
into the Manhattan College
Athletic Hall of Fame on December
6, 2008.
Frank J. Dehler still lives in
Floral Park & South Hampton,
Long Island and works in the
insurance business. He really
enjoyed the 50 th reunion & golf
outings he has attended in the
past.
Edward M. McDermott and
his family are involved with
assisting a priest from Kenya
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whom they met in Rome seven
years ago. This priest has now
completed his studies there and
is in The Vatican Diplomatic
Service. The priest speaks
seven languages and is currently
working in Ghana. Education
works wonders!
Phil O’Mara has retired from
Bridgewater College, Bridgewater,
Virginia, where he has
taught English since 1989.
Ray Russo now teaches at Dowling
College in Oakdale, after
teaching history at St. Joseph’s
College in Patchogue. He was
promoted to Associate Adjunct
Professor and moderates the
history club. His wife is the
Director of Student Life at St.
Joseph’s College in Patchogue.
Ray loves history and fondly
remembers how his 10 th grade
history teacher at Loughlin, Mr.
Zember, nurtured his desire to
teach history.
Class of 1957
Kevin M. Casey is enjoying his
first grandchild who was born in
January 2006. He is still selling
oil paintings at art shows and is
looking forward to the ski season,
a sport he began at age 64.
Lawrence Devine entered the
Coast Guard after graduation
and four years later he became a
police officer in Suffolk County.
In 1966 he was shot while on
duty and became paralyzed
from the waist down. Despite
his injuries, he was promoted to
sergeant in 1969 and created a
magazine for the Suffolk County
Police Department. He retired
in 1971 and passed away in 1981
due to health problems related
to the shooting.
Donald McCarthy is living happily
in the Maine woods after
retiring 11 years ago from teaching
mathematics at St. John’s
University.
Bert Bunyan and his family
(wife and two sons, ages 14 &
12) had the pleasure of attending
Loughlin’s 1 st Homecoming &
Alumni Networking Reception.
The night was also coincidentally
his 50 th basketball anniversary.
It was a great evening: Loughlin
defeated Xaverian in a hotly
contested game; the alumni
basketball players, both men and
women, were recognized during
halftime and were greeted with
rousing applause. John Klemm
’65, Charles O’Donnell ‘59(also
former teammate), and the Development
staff made everyone
feel welcome. Kudos to all for
your hard work that evening.
Br. Dennis Cronin, Gerard Klingler `46
Class of 1958
Charles M. March, MD, wife Jamie,
and daughter Isabella look
forward to the 50 th reunion on
October 18 th . Congratulations
to the class of 2008, and to the
Christian Brothers for excellent
accomplishments.
Michael B. Walsh looks forward
to his 50 th anniversary this fall.
He wants the ceremony to end
with a “rapid dismissal.”
Class of 1959
Jack Russell celebrated the 100 th
anniversary of St. Charles Hospital
in Port Jefferson as a board
member. He also looks forward
to 2009 when he will celebrate
his 50 th Anniversary with the
class of 1959. He is proud that
2 of his 11 grandchildren will
attend John Hopkins University
to play lacrosse. He remembers
Brother Alfred & Brother Aurelius
James who taught him to
think. Too few people do it now.
Class of 1960
Robert Pritchard married a
Bishop’s Girl 50 years ago. He
retired from the aerospace
industry (Apollo program, space
shuttle program & GPS program).
He holds a B.S. & M.S.
Degree in Engineering. He and
his wife live in Southern California
and play a lot of golf.
Howard E. Ammerman retired
as Senior Vice President/Chief
Marketing Officer of Lifetime
Brands, a producer and distributor
of kitchenware products.
He is enjoying life with his six
grandchildren and doing some
volunteer work.
Jospeh Hurley retired after 32
years working with the Federal
Courts and plans to remain on
Long Island.
Thomas H. Shay was awarded a
Lifetime Achievement Award by
the Photo Imaging Manufacturers
& Distributors Association
in recognition for his contributions
to and achievements in
the photographic industry for
more than 40 years. He thanks
Loughlin for the preparation and
education that enabled him to
earn this award.
Class of 1961
Kenneth P. Harvey is enjoying
retirement from being a New
York City high school principal.
All 10 children have finished
college and life revolves around
grandchildren, travelling with his
wife, Veronica, and swimming.
Frank Rizzo is moving to
the Berkshires to be near the
National Shrine of the Divine
Mercy where he and his wife
worship and volunteer.
Thomas Schnatz retired from
Entergy Corporation after 33
years. He lives with his wife,
Darlene, in New Orleans, and
has almost completed the restoration
of his home which was
nearly destroyed by Hurricane
Katrina. He has fond memories
of the handball courts, swimming
team, dances, and the
Loughlin faculty.
Class of 1962
Donald Lerario retired at the
end of 2007 from the pharmacy
staff at the VA Hospital in Bath,
NY. After a 40 year pharmacy
career, Don now works a day
or two a week pouring wine in
the tasting room of Herman
J. Weimer Winery on Seneca
Lake in the Finger Lakes of New
York. Community Theater and
occasional per diem pharmacy
work fills out most of his time.
Don also participated in a World
Class Driving tour last February
in Borrego Springs, CA. It was
the thrill of a lifetime to drive
a Ferrari, a Lamborghini and
other exotic cars.
John P. Mellor retired from
his banking career in 1998. He
divides his time between his
homes in Greenwich Village and
New Orleans.
Joe Lenihan `48, Stephen Lenihan
Class of 1963
Joseph DiBenedetto is a
Litigation Partner at Winston &
Strawn.
John V. Salierno fondly remembers
his days at Loughlin. He
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20 Class Notes
The Clermont
worked hard on the yearbook
putting together the senior
section. Brother Christian was
the moderator. He has been
practicing law in Middle Village,
Queens for over 35 years. He
also sits as a Director for Maspeth
Federal Savings & Loan.
Class of 1964
Mike Cunningham is proud of
his son who has received a baseball
scholarship to ASU and has
been drafted by the Pittsburgh
Pirates.
Stephanie Rose `09, Elizabeth
Knight `08, Ozzie Henderson `08
Class of 1965
John W. Dattner retired from
his position as Vice President
of Claims at General Reinsurance
Corporation in January
2006. He moved to Delaware in
August 2006, where he began his
own LLC to provide arbitration
and consulting services to the
reinsurance industry. He was
also recently elected President
of a newly created home workers
civic association.
Class of 1966
Frank J. Cheswick’s favorite
memory of Loughlin was
Brother Aquinas Kevin. They
must have made the movie
“Dead Poets Society” after him.
Brother Aquinas was the best
teacher he ever had.
Class of 1967
John C. Lupero continued his
education at St. Francis College
after graduating from Loughlin.
He has been married to his
wife, Stephanie, for 35 years
and has two daughters, one is an
architect and the other is a New
York City teacher. He owns Big
Apple Warehouse & Distribution
located in the Brooklyn
Navy Yard. He also owns 316
Realty Group LLC- Apartment
Complex around the corner
from Bishop Loughlin. What he
remembers most about Loughlin
was the discipline he received
from the faculty.
Class of 1968
James D. Schmid can’t believe
that 40 years have passed since
his graduation. He wonders
where the time has gone.
Class of 1969
Joseph H. LaMura is the Chief
Deputy Clerk of Court, U.S.
District Court, Southern District
of NY Federal Court.
Gerard J. Quinn graduated from
City College of New York and
Yale Law School. He has been
working on Wall Street for the
last 25 years. He says he’s sorry
now that he didn’t pay more
attention in Brother Eugene’s
Latin Class.
Joseph M. Savino will soon begin
his 10 th year as a Controller
for Waste Management of New
York. The four years he spent at
Loughlin were the best years of
his life.
Class of 1970
Arthur B. Sturm remembers
having fun playing tennis
throughout the Brooklyn borough.
He currently works as an
Electrical Troubleshooter at Con
Edison in Brooklyn.
Class of 1973
Thomas Robertazzi is a professor
at Stony Brook University,
and published a new computer
networking textbook last fall.
He still remembers the Wang
calculator the Loughlin Math
Department had in the seventies,
which he saw in a museum years
later.
Class of 1974
Peter Attanasio currently serves
as Senior Vice President with JP
Morgan Chase, providing correspondent
bank services with
New York State. He missed the
2007 Lion/Lancer Golf Outing,
but was happy to see old friend
Billy Wise representing the
Class of ’74.
Class of 1976
Luis Ostolozaga will be
inducted into the Manhattan
College Athletic Hall of Fame
on December 6, 2008.
Class of 1981
Joseph Kisinki has worked in
the securities field since his
graduation in 1981. He presently
works for the French bank Societe
Generale. He remembers
how nice the teachers were and
also how nice his fellow students
were at Loughlin. He is single
and living in Brooklyn, NY.
Joseph Robinson had a baby
girl, Jazzmin, on April 28, 2008.
Class of 1987
Vaughn Young and Sharon
We Want Your St. James/Bishop
Loughlin Memorabilia!
The Development Office is always looking for any
and all Bishop Loughlin memorabilia to preserve the
school’s history and create displays for alumni events.
Banners, pictures, scrapbooks, report cards, ticket
stubs, Jamesonian’s (especially from 1994 to 2004) and
anything else you can find from your high school days.
Do you have news to share with
your fellow Classmates
Send your Class Notes to:
Johnson have been married
for ten years and are living in
Charlotte, NC with their three
children. The youngest, Anaya,
was born on July 6, 2007.
Class of 1990
Sheret Young is living happily
in Brooklyn with her husband
and two children, a 13 year old
daughter and five year old son.
Class of 1993
Janice M. Campbell – Stiwart
received her Master’s of Science
from the Graduate School of
Education and Psychology from
Touro College this past January.
Richie Leib, Kevin Gallagher Jr.,
Kevin Gallagher `66, Kerry Fleming
Janet Griffin,
Alumni Events & Publications Director
at
jgriffin@blmhs.org
or
contact her at
1.718.857.2700, x2251.
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In Memoriam
Bishop Loughlin expresses sympathy to the families and
friends of these individuals.
Alumni & Staff
Rosemary Kenny-Franklin Hayes ’30, BMD
James P. Egan ’34, St. A’s
Warren Lowe ’35, St. A’s
Harold J. Withers ’35, St. A’s
Br. Richard Duerr FSC ‘37
Edith Donato-Grasson ’39, BMD
Francis T. Murray ‘39
Robert J. Norman ‘39
James W. Ballow ‘40
Rev. Daniel J. Sheehan ‘40
Joseph A. Murphy ’41, St. A’s
Walter F. Schretzman ‘41
John E. Gallagher ’42 St. A’s
Robert A. Snowber ‘42
Cornelius F. Gillespie ‘43
Joseph F. McGuire ‘43
Vincent J. Gallagher ‘45
Edward T. Griffin ’45, St. A’s
Mary Jacob-Corigliano ’45, BMD
Donald Miles ’45, St. A’s
Gilbert F. O’Grady ’45, St. A’s
Robert E. Spye ’45, St. A’s
Salvatore J. Sciano ‘46
Edward F. Shedlick ’46, BL
James P. Donlon ’47, St. A’s
Edward J. Fitzsimmons ‘47
Eugene W. O’Hara ’47 St. A’s
Daniel V. Titus ’47, St. A’s
John J. Waldron ’47 St. A’s
Anthony P. Apollo ‘48
Richard Ward ’48, St. A’s
John J. Bernhard ’49, St. A’s
Frank J. Gerrato ‘49
Robert R. Morgan ‘49
Salvatore E. Nespoli ‘49
George A. Asseng ’50, St. A’s
Alexander F. Logatto ‘50
Ronald Lucas ‘50
Mario A. Ruocco ’50, St. A’s
Rocco Camerieri ‘51
William J. Fitzgerald ‘51
Edward J. Mitchell ‘51
James R. Cox ‘53
Robert Grant ’53
John Lawrence Heckmer ’53
Donald F. Ryan ‘53
George J. Costigan ’54
Francis J. Donohue ‘54
James F. Ganley ’54, St. A’s
James J. Rogers ’54, St. A’s
Daniel W. Rouse ‘54
Edward A. Zepernick ’54, St. A’s
Arthur J. Spring ’55 St. A’s
John H. Coburn ’56, St. A’s
Dennis Conca ’56, St. A’s
Victor A. Leonardi ’56, St. A’s
William J. Roth ’56, St. A’s
Edward Sperzel ’56, St. A’s
Richard J. Klenert ‘57
Robert E. Haverlin ’58, St. A’s
Joseph E. McGlynn ’58, St. A’s
Albert Santangelo ’58, St. A’s
Patrick M. Joyce ’59, St. A’s
Kevin E. Panker ‘59
Anthony Quagliano ’59, St. A’s
Michael T. Gregg ’61, St. A’s
Robert Hansen ‘62
Robert C. Hassett ’62, St. A’s
Louise Mille - Mother of
Gary E. Milo ’62, St. A’s
Robert Stefano ’62, St. A’s
Francis Cassidy ’63 St. A’s
Robert Massato ’63 St. A’s
Raymond C. Sullivan ’64, St. A’s
Stanley Antoniewicz ’65, St. A’s
Ronald DiCapua ’65, St. A’s
Gerard R. Littlefield ‘65
Timothy J. Fitzpatrick ‘68
Joseph Galloghy ’68, St. A’s
Roy Prieto ’68, St. A’
William A. Kenney ‘70
John J. Gruenfelder ‘72
Shane D. Officer ’80
Antonio Benjamin ‘88
Loughlin Family
Richard M. Sheehan ’34, St. A’s
Father of Marianne Sheehan, former Faculty BLMHS
Henry Hennessey, Sr.
Husband of Catherine E. Murphy-Hennessey ’53, BMD
Stephen Perrell
Son-in-Law of Dorothy Markianus-Ilijic ’58, BMD
Carolyn Mille
Wife of Eric Mille ‘62
Jocelyn Wieder
Wife of Robert J. Wieder ’70, St. A’s
Joseph Bradley
Father of Clarise Bradley ‘81
Rueben Crichlow
Father of Duane Crichlow ‘91
Mary Cronin
Mother of Bro. Dennis Cronin FSC, Principal BLMHS
and Dan Cronin `62
The Clermont
Fall 2008

September 27, 2008
A l u m n i
Events
St. Augustine Alumni Reunion
October 9, 2008
October 15, 2008
October 18, 2008
November 13, 2008
75th Anniversary Celebration
Career Day
Bishop Loughlin Alumni Reunion
Bishop John Loughlin Council
Dinner
February 13, 2009
March 1, 2009
April 4, 2009
May 2, 2009
May 2009 (Date TBA)
June 2009 (Date TBA)
Alumni Homecoming Basketball
Game
An Afternoon of Culture and Fashion
Angelo Consoli Award Ceremony
Bishop McDonnell Alumnae
Reunion
Athletic Hall of Fame
Mid-Atlantic Reunion - Washington, DC
Lion/Lancer Open Golf Outing
Save The Date!
Visit Loughlin online at
our new website!
www.blmhs.org
• Reconnect with classmates and
join the Online Alumni Community •
• Make your annual gift online •
• Find information on
the latest alumni events •
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