50th Class Reunion Newsletter - Our Lady of Good Counsel High ...

Newsletter June 16, 201150th Class Reunion NewsletterClass of 1962Our Lady of Good Counsel High SchoolA Xaverian Sponsored School Since 1958Summer 2011Issue IIPlanning CommitteeEd Sciullo, Chairmaned_sciullo@hotmail.comEd Branaganedbranagan2005@yahoo.comBill Bulloughbbullough@gmail.govJoe Cardaci (Honorary Member)grampapajo@aol.comDear Class of 1962 Alumni,Hard to believe that we are approaching 50 years since we were last all together. Wehave grown from stepping stones to building blocks to create a strong foundation ofrelationships and a common bond from 50 years ago. The milestone is 2012 and I canreport that the Reunion Committee has been very proactive. As you may know, wehave contacted many of you to verify your current mailing addresses, and to collectsome information about yourselves. The plan is to periodically publish bioinformationin this and subsequent ’62 Alumni newsletters. We continue to seek yourinput on any subject, personal or otherwise.Personally, I feel a deep sense of gratitude to the many of you that have continued tomaintain a genuine interest in keeping the common thread of Xaverian education aliveand well. Seems that the older I get, the more frequently I reflect on past years andfeel humbled by my modest but good fortunes. I hope you too have experienced thatsense of pride and satisfaction in your life’s accomplishments.The 50 th Reunion Committee meetings will become more frequent and even moreconstructive as we plan specific details of the Reunion. There will be other reunionrelatedactivities throughout the school year, 2011-2012, leading up to the May 23,2012 graduation where we will be honored and recognized for our 50 th reunion. Thegraduation will take place at The Basilica of the National Shrine of the ImmaculateConception at 10:00AM. Following the graduation, there will be a reunion receptiondowntown D.C. for our class and spouses. The schedule of events will be finalizedand available online and through an invitation that will be mailed within the next fewmonths.In closing, I wish you well in the coming months. I am very proud and excited as theyear 2012 becomes reality. Hope to see many of you next year!Warm regards,Ed Sciullo, Class of ’62Homerooms 105, 103, 3-A, 4-ABob Carlsenbcarlsen108@yahoo.comGreg CurtinMichelgregc@aol.comTom Fischettithomasfischetti@comcast.netDave Gardnerdgardnercpa@comcast.netBill Griffinb_griffin@comcast.netRon Lararonlara@msn.comBob Marchonermarchone@verizon.netWill Rinaldiwillrinaldi@earthlink.netRichard Urbanrhuva1@aol.comSave-the-Date!Please join the class of ‘62 incelebrating your 50 yearreunion onWednesday, May 23, 2012Transportation will be providedto and from GC to the NationalShrine for the graduationceremony as well as to the reunionreception downtown D.C.More details to follow .

1962 Class NotesTim Carrico is still working full-time but contemplating at least a partial retirement later thisyear. After a career in the government, he left the Federal Aviation Agency and joined a nonprofitthink tank, Logistics Management Institute (LMI) in 1998. He and his wife Trish, awriter, have been travelling in Europe and Asia, as frequently as possible, and are heading toChina this fall. He still plays golf (remember the OLGC golf team, anyone?) on weekendsand in the LMI golf league." He does plan to attend the 50th reunion.Harry Goett has settled in Oklahoma City for the last 35 years. He has worked as a petroleumgeologist and industrial hygienist. He currently works in the Safety Group at Integris Healthhospitals doing various air quality studies. He is married to Cathy and has 5 grown kids. Hehas no plans to retire for the next few years.John Murphy is living in the Mt. Vernon area of Virginia. He is the father of two, Catherineand Jack . John has spent his life in film and TV production as a cameraman working on manyof the things you watch. Starting in the 70's with NBC's 1st Tuesday, White Paper, weekendshows and CBS's 60 Minute’s.Joe Sansone lives in Poway, CA (near San Diego). He retired as a court reporter about 8years ago, and has an avid interest in classic cars. Fun activities include driving his 56 Belair,2dr hardtop, and competing in auto shows. He also enjoys going to Doo Wop R&R concerts,and reading about fellow alumni in the GC newsletters.Mike Streeks and his wife, Jackie, are retired NASA contractors in the information/computerarea. Mike keeps busy helping with the sports & academic activities of their 2 children and 6grandchildren, who live in the Gambrills/Millersville area (Maryland). They enjoy travellingthroughout the U.S., and are focused on enriching their grandchildren’s understanding of theU.S. and its history. This summer they are all traveling to the Smokey Mts., NC. Mikeshared, “GC taught me to study and work hard, & continue to learn and grow.”Classmates listed beloware missing email ormailing addresses in ourdatabase. If you have theircontact information,please forward it toadvancement@olgchs.organd notify them of thereunion.David BishopCornelius BrownJohn CanneyPeter ElsasserJoseph GiebelAlfred GuidiPhillippe HebertPaul McGannThomas MulkeyJames NolanRichard O'ConnerJohn D. O'ConnerRobert PearceEric SappRichard SchaplowskyA.T. SintetosMichael SkinnerRoger SmithWaverly WheelerA Note from Classmate, Bill Bullough:Dear Classmates:Earlier this month several of us 62'ers attended a memorial mass for Dick Erbal in thebeautiful chapel at the OLGC Olney campus. The mass was arranged by Dick's wife, Denise,through the school alumni office. Denise shared that Dick had great feelings for GoodCounsel and fondly remembered his days as a student. School Chaplain, Father Gross saidMass, and gave a comforting an welcoming homily, even acknowledging the support fromDick's former classmates. It was a fulfilling experience.In discussions with school officials afterward, it became clear that such an arrangementshould be encouraged in the future for other alumni to take advantage of. I know I will beinterested when my time comes! It is also a way for classmates, particularly the local contingent,to gather at the school mass to show our support and respect for one of our own.We encourage you and your family to notify Good Counsel when one of our own passes on,and to consider having a memorial mass at Our lady of Good Counsel. As with Dick's news,the alumni office will send out emails of the passing as well as the arrangements regardingthe mass. We also encourage the class of '62 who are able, to make every effort to attend themass and lend support. It's a wonderful gesture, and we can all surly use the extra prayers.Best wishes!Joe Sansone and his 56 ChevyThis publication is produced bythe Good Counsel Alumni Office.For more information on the50th CLASS REUION, contact:Monica AugustynDirector of Alumni RelationsAugustyn@olgchs.org(240)283-3214Bill Bullough

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Save-the-DatePlease join the class of 1962 in celebrating your 50 year reunion fromOur Lady of Good Counsel High SchoolWednesday, May 23, 2012The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. at 10:00AM for the class of 2012 graduation ceremony.Following the graduation, there will be a reunion reception for the class of ‘62 and your family downtown Washington, D.C.Transportation will be provided to and from GC to the Shrine/reception.Please note: more details will be included in a formal invitation.