Fall 2009 - Seton-La Salle High School

Seton-La Salle 

Catholic High School 

1000 McNeilly Road 

Pittsburgh, PA 15226 

www.slshs.org 

IN THIS ISSUE 

Give to SLS on 

October 28 at 

10 am and your 

gift increases 

automatically 

by 50%! 

(see pg 3 for 

details) 

A letter 

from the 

Principal 

Page 2 

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Business 

support 

essential to 

SLS 

Page 3 

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Class Notes 

Page 8 

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Report on 

Annual 

Giving 

Page 14 

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T H E R E P O R T O N A N N U A L G I V I N G E D I T I O N O F 

The SLS Review 

For alumni/ae and friends of Elizabeth Seton, South 

Hills Catholic and Seton-La Salle Catholic High Schools 

VOLUME 1, NO 13 FALL 2009 

30 th anniversary a time of change 

It is 30 years since the merger of South 

Hills Catholic and Elizabeth Seton High 

School. Though many traditions at 

Seton-La Salle Catholic High School remain 

rooted in these two institutions, change is 

the constant. In fact, this year alone, it 

was easy to name 30 changes that have 

happened—or will happen—within the year. 

So, in honor of this milestone, here’s a list 

of the top 30 recent changes: 

1. Phase I of Rebel Athletic Field is 

complete. The artificial turf surface helps 

prevent injury and the convenience of 

having a playing field on campus is priceless. 

Join us for a game. 

2. SLS is scheduled to renew its accreditation 

for the next seven years. Faculty 

and administrators are completing the 

self-study in preparation for the visitation 

team from the Middle States Commission 

on Secondary Schools in November. 

3. Administrative structure is changing. 

Last fall, 

Bishop David 

Zubik blessed 

the newly 

renovated 

Rebel Athletic 

Field and the 

students of 

Seton-La 

Salle High 

School. The 

project is one 

of many 

exciting 

things 

happening at 

SLS. 

Seton-La Salle’s Board of Directors, in 

conjunction with the Members Board of 

the Diocese of Pittsburgh, has determined 

that a Principal/President model 

will enable SLS to grow to its full potential. 

This will allow for a distinct division of 

responsibility Academic affairs are directed 

by the Principal while the non-academic 

affairs are directed by the President. 

4. Our desks are like new. At the end of 

the year all classroom desks will have been 

refurbished, making them more durable 

and like new at a fraction of the cost. 

5. A new class in animation technology 

gives students state-of-the-art experience 

in virtual reality technology. At the culmination 

of this class, SLS will also have a 

digital 3-D blueprint of the facility. 

6. The gym has been painted, the floors 

refinished and new championship banners 

have been hung. 

continued on page 4

Calendar of Events 

September 

19 ESHS Class of 1964 Reunion 


October 


4 SLS Open House 

5-9 Rebel Spirit Week 

9 Rebel Homecoming Football Game 

13 School Liturgy (8:40 am) 

10 SLS Homecoming Dance 

29 Junior Night 

November 

7 SLS Green & Gold Gala 

13-14 SLS Fall Drama 

21 Placement Test-incoming freshmen 

24 Thanksgiving Liturgy (8:40 am) 

December 

8 Immac. Conception Mass (8:35 am) 

18 Advent Prayer Service (8:40 am) 

22 Christmas break early dismissal 

January 

4 Epiphany Liturgy (10:00 am) 

15-17 Senior Trip to NYC 

22 March for Life 

February 

2 Catholic Schools Wk Mass (8:40 am) 

17 Ash Wednesday Mass (10:00 am) 

March 

9 Lenten Mass (8:40 am) 

19-20 Spring Musical 

26-27 Spring Musical 

You are welcome to attend school masses. 

However, we recommend you call to confirm 

dates and times, as they are subject to 

change. To check current sports schedules, 

log on to www.slshs.org. Click student life 

and athletics for the WEEKLY PRACTICE & 

GAME SCHEDULE. 

The SLS Review is published spring 

and fall by the Development Office of 

Seton-La Salle High School 

1000 McNeilly Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15226-2593 

www.slshs.org 

Principal 

Sister Patricia Laffey, SC 

Editor/Development Director 

Marilyn Walsh 

Contributors 

Margaret Myron 

Amy Ganser ‘90 

Seton-La Salle Catholic High School is 

a private non-profit 501(c)3 corporation, 

operating under the direction of 

the Diocese of Pittsburgh. 

2 The SLS Review 

From the principal 

Irecently talked with my cousin, a graduate of 

South Hills Catholic, at a family anniversary 

party. He told me he enjoys my letters but 

has no money to give. I determined right then 

that I had to emphasize the need of our school 

for alumni support. 

Support can be many things. Yes, it can be money, and that’s 

what is needed for tuition assistance. But it can also be prayer. If 

God is not behind us, nothing anyone does will work. “If the Lord 

does not build the house, in vain do the builders labor.” 

Support is also labor. I am impressed by the many parents and 

alumni who work on the Auction, at concession stands, selling raffle 

tickets, organizing booster events, struggling to pay tuition—all to 

enable our students to have the best possible education. In the days 

of South Hills Catholic and Elizabeth Seton, tuition was much less, but 

for most families it still represented a sacrifice. One of our strongest 

supporters now is someone who could not afford to go to SHC and 

yet donates generously both money and “in kind” donations. 

What can you do? First, I ask everyone to pray. Then if you 

can, donate $10, or more if you’re able. If everyone did both, our 

tuition fund would be like the baskets of loaves and fishes that 

somehow fed the multitudes. Sometimes I wonder if the real miracle 

was not that the loaves and fish multiplied but that those in the 

crowd were graced to add their lunches to the passing baskets. 

If you own or work for a business that can participate in the 

EITC program (see article on next page), please do so. Whether 

your tax credit is $100 or $100,000, your gift has a huge impact. 

You can also help by being a credit to your school. St. Francis 

said, “Preach the gospel at all times. If necessary, use words.” 

When others see what kind of graduates Seton, South, and Seton- 

La Salle alumni are, it strengthens our school. 

If you have a willing pair of hands and live close by, we could 

use your help with mailings and preparing for the Auction. You may 

be able to think of something else you can do, such as coaching 

students for the PA Junior Academy of Science. But what everyone 

can do is pray. Please help us. And visit. We’d love to see you. 

In Fide et Caritate, 

Sister Patricia Laffey, SC 

Communicate via email and internet 

Email saves money on postage and lets us quickly contact you if your 

class is planning a reunion, if there are alumni events, or if a fellow 

classmate wants to find you. Contact Amy Ganser at gansera@slshs.org 

Join the online alumni community at Facebook, too.

Area business support essential to SLS 

The Commonwealth of 

Pennsylvania’s Educational 

Improvement 

Tax Credit (EITC) program, 

enacted in 2001, has 

become a national 

model for tax credit 

programs that support 

education. It has been 

shown to save the state 

money and increase 

educational opportunity. 

Yet, it appears many Pennsylvania 

business owners are still not 

aware of this highly effective, 

low-cost way to ensure that their 

tax dollars are used wisely. 

“Considering the impact of this 

program and the simplicity of the 

application process, I find it difficult 

to believe that more people 

are not utilizing EITC money. We 

need to ensure that businesses 

use available EITC money to support 

Catholic School education,” 

said Rex Gatto ‘66. 

By participating in 

EITC, companies can 

take tax credits of up 

to 90 percent by 

donating to nonprofit 

scholarship and educational 

improvement 

program. SLS is eligible 

as a member of 

the Pittsburgh Diocese 

SOS program. 

During the 2008- 

09 school year, SLS 

students were awarded over 

$264,000 in EITC money. Since 

2001, more than $1 million in aid 

has been awarded to SLS students 

through the program. With 

tuition currently at $7,345, this 

aid is key to building enrollment. 

Last year, the total tax credit 

The EITC program helps keep enrollment strong. 

ennsylvania 

saved $531.6 

million in the 2007-08 

fiscal year, by awarding 

44,000 students 

EITC scholarships to 

attend the school of 

their choice. 

Andrew T. Lefevre 

state expert on school choice 

limit available to businesses for the 

EITC program increased from 

$200,000 to $300,000 per fiscal year. 

Recently, the Personal Income 

Tax Liability Tax was added as an 

eligible business tax, allowing subchapter 

S corporations and other 

small and medium-sized businesses 

to participate. 

Every year, our families struggle 

to make the life-altering decision 

of whether they can afford to 

give their children the gift of 

Catholic education. With minimal 

financial impact on 

their business, participants 

can greatly 

impact the future of 

Catholic education. 

The Pittsburgh 

Diocese’ SOS 

Scholarship Fund is 

the easiest way for 

businesses to contribute 

to Seton-La 

Salle. Just select the 

SOS Fund and earmark 

SLS. You can also earmark 

SLS through the SLS through the 

Bravo and Bridge Foundations. If 

your business is eligible, please 

consider this very effective way to 

support SLS. They are your 

taxes, make them count! To learn 

more call 412-561-3583 x 119. 

2008-09 EITC 

CONTRIBUTORS 

Allegheny Millwork 

Brookside Lumber & 

Supply Co. 

Fieldcrest Steel Corp. 

Gatto Associates 

Heartland Homes 

Maher Duessel, CPA 

Rex Glass & Mirror Co. 

Simply Primitives 

Specialty Bar Products Co. 

HP Starr Lumber Co. 

Clara M. Spatafore DDS 

We thank these EITC participants 

and hope you support their businesses. 

October 28 may be 

the BEST day of the 

year to give to SLS 

On Wednesday, October 28, at 

10 am, SLS will join hundreds 

of other local non-profits for 

Pittsburgh’s Day of Giving. 

Beginning at 10 am that day, if 

you give to SLS at the Pittsburgh 

Gives website (www.pittsburghgives.org), 

The Pittsburgh Foundation 

will match your gift 50¢ on 

the $1, up to $2,500. 

The Pittsburgh Foundation 

anticipates the matching funds 

($200,000) will be depleted within 

hours, so if you plan to take 

advantage of this great offer, we 

suggest you register in advance 

at PittsburghGives.org. Then log 

on as close to 10 am on October 

28 as possible. Select SLS as 

your charity of choice and make 

your online gift. It is that easy! 

Fall 2009 3

30 changes to honor 30 years 

(continued from pg 1) 

7. A Robotics 

Club has 

begun. 

8. A new 

business 

office suite 

has been 

created. 

9. We have a 

Boy’s 

Lacrosse team! 

10. Hockey is back, in a joint 

effort with Keystone Oaks High 

School. 

11. A teacher training grant for 

environmental scientific systems 

from Northwestern University 

and the University of Michigan 

has been received. 

12. A grant from the National 

Endowment for Humanities 

will enhance the school’s library. 

13. Classrooms have been outfitted 

with projection systems 

and Smartboards. 

14. Three new privately-funded 

scholarships have been estab- 


lished, making more than 20 

available annually. 

15. Two new teachers, 

Kathleen Chirdon (Math) and 

Adam Kear (Latin), have joined 

the staff. 

16. The faculty mail room has 

been renovated and now also 

serves as a conference room. 

17. SLS is online, offering 

online giving, an alumni 

Facebook group and a fan page. 

18. Security system expands. 

New surveillance equipment and 

locks will help keep students safe. 

19. Teacher Frank Hall received 

a Diocesan Golden Apple Award. 

20. SLS is a WeatherBug 

Tracking Station, providing 

weather data for the KDKA-TV 

meteorological team to broadcast. 

It is also used to enhance 

the school’s curriculum. 

21. A Lettermen’s Club was created 

to honor the memories of 

past sports achievements and 

support current and future 

sports programs. (see below) 

22. A New Music Technology Class 

and a new digital music lab give students 

hands-on experience. 

23. The Green & Gold Gala turns 

15 and a new gift idea—shadowing 

an alum for a day—gets a great 

response. (See pg. 12.) 

24. A Workout Station with fitness 

equipment has been 

installed in the gym. 

25. There’s a new Rugby Club. 

26. The Hall of Fame display at 

SLS is undergoing an update. 

27. New trophy cases allow our 

trophies to shine. 

28. The Rebel Golf Classic is 20 

years old. Help plan for this 

momentous occasion. 

29. Three new officers have 

been elected to the Board. We 

welcome Elizabeth Kelly, Dino 

Rizza and Keith Creehan ‘80. 

30. Lucy Bruce retired. We often 

say “Change is good,” but sometimes 

it is bittersweet. We bid 

fond farewell and happy retirement 

to our long-time secretary 

in September. (See pg. 12) 

New Lettermen Club celebrates past while supporting future 

On April 25, 2009 South Hills Catholic, Elizabeth 

Seton and Seton-La Salle alumni joined Tom 

Donahoe ‘65 to kick off the Rebel Lettermen’s Club on 

the new turf at Rebel Athletic Field. The Club’s goal—to 

foster lifelong relationships among SHC, ES and SLS 

High Schools while supporting the current needs of the 

athletic and band programs—drew wide support from 

many notable alumni athletes. 

Many past and current coaches were on hand to 

enjoy the grilled top choice steaks, liquid refreshments 

and lifelong memories. While alumni enjoyed 

seeing old teammates and sharing the past, they 

agreed they want to help continue the “Tradition of 

Excellence” of the schools. Thanks go to the Club 

board: President, Ed Dixon ‘70; Vice President, Ed 

Vavro ‘89; Secretary, Maura (Gatto) Cermak ‘96; 

Treasurer, R.J. Soeder ‘02; and SLS Athletic Director, 

Coaches past and present kick-off the first Lettermen’s Club event. 

Front (l-r): Bernie Powers, Bill Strazza, Tom Donahoe ‘65, Lou Cerro 

‘82, Greg Perry, Kevin Gallagher ‘69. Back: Frank DiPerna ‘76, Ralph 

DelSardo ‘00, John Colosimo ‘79, Damon Rosol ‘93, Joe DelSardo ‘03, 

Jim Feeney ‘82, Chris Droney ‘04, and Joe DelSardo ‘74. 

Brian Geyer ‘00. All alumni of SLS, ESHS, and SHC 

are invited to join the Club. Visit www.slshs.org to 

learn more and to purchase alumni merchandise.

Rebel Classic raises significant funds for SLS 

Chair Emeritus, Thomas Donahoe ‘65 

Planning Committee Chair, Rocco Panucci ‘81 

Planning Committee Members 

Al Dick ‘66 


Patrick Kalnas ‘81 

Toni Luvara 

Patrick McGonigle 

Janice Perella 

Darren Savikas ‘92 

Marilyn Walsh ‘76 

Timothy Zugates ‘71 

Event Volunteers 

Melissa Franko 

Helen Nath 

Mary Walsh ‘73 

Thank you to our gift donors & tee sponsors 

Birdsfoot Golf Club 

Bob O’Connor Golf Course, Schenley Park 

Maria Buzzelli 

The Capital Grille 

Chrislynn Energy Services 

Tony Defilippo ‘69 

Churchill Valley Country Club 

Cool Springs Golf Center 

Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote 

Joe Luvara ‘66 

Dick’s Sporting Goods 

Green Oaks Country Club 

Lunardi’s Restaurant 

Morgan Stanley 

Mount Lebanon Golf Course 

Schneider Downs & Co, Inc. 

Marc Panucci ‘90 

The Perella Family 

The Pittsburgh Penguins 

The Pittsburgh Steelers 

Carmen DiNardo ‘77 

Darren Savikas ‘92 

Shanahan Transportation 

Travel Pro Luggage 

US Food Service 

Village Green Golf Course 

Chestnut Ridge Resort, Rocco Panucci ‘81 

Chrislynn Energy Services, Tony DeFilippo ‘69 

Herman Dieckmann 

Brian Dieckmann ‘95 

Dickie McCamey , Joe Luvara ‘66 

Express 1 

Graphics 22 Signs, Jennifer Panian ‘90 

Hayes Design Group Architects, Kevin Hayes ‘78 

KCRS, Productivity Improvement Health 

Management Systems 

Pat Kalnas ‘81 

Patrick M. Livingston ‘76, Attorney at Law 

Tina Reed Orthodontics, Tina Vezendy-Reed ‘89 

Ray Sero ‘62 

Welte Roofing, Patrick & Doris McGonigle 

The Yeasted Family 

Last spring, despite the 

gloomy economic news, 

the Rebel Golf Classic committee 

set its sights on raising 

money for Seton-La Salle’s 

Tuition Assistance Fund on a 

sunny day in May. And, on May 

15, about 65 alumni of Seton- 

La Salle, Elizabeth Seton, and 

South Hills Catholic High 

Schools descended upon 

Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort to 

demonstrate that 

they are willing 

to swing a club 

in any economic 

climate for a 

good cause. 

Rocco 

Panucci ‘81, 

assured the 

committee early 

on that Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort 

would put on a great golf outing. 

Despite lower underwriting and 

sponsorship support from business, 

the alumni came forward to 

help raise more than $12,000. 

Chestnut Ridge’s owner, 

Jim Usher ‘88, along 

with a planning committee 

that worked diligently 

to keep costs down, 

were key to its success. 

Currently, plans for 

the 20th Annual Rebel 

Golf Classic are under 

way. If you are interested in 

planning this event or getting 

involved in any way, please call 

Marilyn at 412-561-3583 x 119. 

Clockwise from above right: Bob 

Schmidt gets some raffle winnings from 

Amy Ganser ‘90; Sam Panucci with Dave 

Ondik ‘78, Rick Hartz ‘78, and Vince 

Panucci ‘77; retired teacher Robert 

Stake with current parent Rich Nath, 

Tim Zugates ‘70 and Bill Burgunder ‘71; 

TR Crain ‘72 with Dan Gillette, Mark 

Quinn and Mary Walsh ‘73. 

SLS is seeking committee volunteers for the 

The 20th Annual SLS Rebel Golf Classic 

Get involved! Help SLS create a great day of golf for alumni 

and friends and celebrate 20 years of the Rebel Classic. Call 

Marilyn Walsh at 412-561-3583 x 119. 


Reunion News 

Reunion planning is easy 

Reunions are a great way 

to network and enjoy 

memories of high school 

days. With minimal effort, 

you can have a great event! 

It is time for graduation years 

ending in ‘0’ and ‘5’ to start 

planning. Your reunion could 

be a brunch, a ‘smoker,’ a formal 

dinner, a night out at a 

pub or a day at SLS. We will 

work with you to create the 

event you envision. 

The assumption is often 

that class officers begin the 

process, but that is rarely the 

case. Anyone can plan their 

reunion, and SLS will make it 

easy for you to do. Call Amy 

Ganser ‘90 at 412-561-3583 

x 136 to get started. 

In our prayers 

Please remember in your 

prayers these recently 

deceased members of the 

Seton-La Salle community: 

Margaret Shissler Dougherty ‘45 

Anne C. (Nagy) Griffin ‘45 

Mary McConville Ulam ‘45 

Gladys Heiferty Maloney ‘48 

Fred F. Valetich ‘60 

Donald A. Gmitter ‘63 

Mark R. Block ‘75 

Karen Colosimo ‘84 

Jacquelyn Harshbarger ‘84 

Theodore “Ted” White* 


* denotes 

former faculty 

u ES Class of 1959- 50th 

Reunion Luncheon was held 

September 26, 2009 at the 

Radisson Green Tree. 

u ES Class of 1964- 45th Year 

Luncheon was held September 

19, 2009 at the Green Tree 

Radisson. 

u ES Class of 1969- 40th 

At the Class of 1983 reunion at the Pittsburgh 

reunion. October 4, 2009 at Athletic Association are: Karen (Getty) Tambellini, 

the Georgetown Centre in 

Pleasant Hills. Contact Donna 

Julie Giampa, Sandy (Kovach) Wheeler, Janet 

(Manko) Naccarelli and Theresa Panucci ‘84. 

Bova at bovadm@upmc.edu or Donna Jones at djones2@pghboe.net 

u SLS Class of 1994 is trying to form a reunion committee to plan for 

their 15 Year Reunion. If you are interested in helping plan the event, 

please contact Amy Ganser at 412-561-3583x136 or gansera@slshs.org. 

u ES Class of 1960- The 50th Reunion of the Elizabeth Seton Class of 

1960 will be held July 17, 2010 at the Radisson in Greentree. Contact 

Mary Theresa DeBlasio Carey at 412-922-3498 for more information. 

u SHC Class of 1960- A 50th Reunion committee is currently working on 

plans. Contact Carmen Lebder at carmar841@aol.com to learn more. 

u ES Class of 1970- 40 Year Reunion. a committee has started making 

plans. For info or to help, contact Liz Morreale Stumpf at 412-276-7150 

or wlstumpf@yahoo.com; or Margie Cronin at 412-323-8253 or 

margcronin@comcast.net. Also, get info & connect via a newly created 

Facebook Group: Seton 70 - Pittsburgh, PA 

u SLS Class of 1990- Amy Ganser is looking for volunteers to help form 

a reunion committee for the 20th Reunion. Contact her at 412-561- 

3583x136 or gansera@slshs.org. 

u SLS Class of 2000- A committee has begun plans for a 10 year 

reunion. If interested in helping, contact Amy Ganser at 412-561-3583 x 

136 or gansera@slshs.org. 

Members of the Class 

of 1984 were having 

so much fun at their 

reunion they almost 

forgot to get a photo. 

With apologies to 

those who had 

already left, they 

submitted this group 

shot. 

Mark your calendar now for May 1, 2010 and join us for 

an ALL-ALUMNI event at Rebel Athletic Field.

Private scholarships grow and continue impact 

Last year, the SLS Review 

reported that private 

scholarships provide 

about $90,000 in student aid 

annually. That amount ended 

up being considerably off the 

mark because two new onetime 

awards and three scholarships 

were not in the tally. 

Officially for the 2008-09 

school year, $131,161 in private 

scholarships was awarded 

to SLS students. 

The 2009 Merrick Scholarship was awarded to Robert 

Beck and Eric Mascaro flanked by finalists Lindsay 

Matesic and Kathryn Bench. Dr. Judy Merrick (l) and 

Sister Patricia Laffey (r) presented the awards. 

The newest scholarship is the Mary Ann Gargani Scholarship, created 

by John Gargani ‘82, to honor his mother, a longtime SLS math 

teacher. Four other scholarships were established earlier in the year: The 

St. Francis Academy Alumnae Association Scholarship, the Ray & 

Gail Kennedy Memorial Scholarship, the Sisters of Charity of Seton 

Hill Scholarship and the Anthony O’Toole/King O’Toole Scholarship. 

Sister Patricia Laffey noted, “The wonderful thing about these 

scholarships is that they uniquely honor and meet the wishes of individuals 

while helping a diverse and growing number of worthy SLS students.” 

Scholarships awarded this year: 

• J.L. Merrick Academic Scholarship 

• Edward M. Ryan, Sr. Memorial 

Scholarship 

• Mary Ann Gargani Scholarship 

• Ray & Gail Kennedy Memorial 

Scholarship for Academic Achievement 

• William C. Stout Scholarship 

• Elizabeth Ann Seton Legacy Scholarship 

• St. Francis Academy Alumnae Assn 

Legacy Scholarship 

• Pittsburgh Foundation Fund for St. 

Sylvester Students 

• Edward Martin Ryan Jr. Memorial 

Scholarship 

• Bishop Donald W. Wuerl Scholarship 

• Anna Marie Catanzaro Scholarship 

• Gus Gillespie Scholarship 

• Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill Scholarship 

• Patrick Mackey Fund 

• Frank DeBor Scholarship 

• Junior Achievement Scholarship 

• Anthony O’Toole - King O’Toole 

Honorary Scholarship 

Theodore “Ted” White • 1937 - 2009 

On May 12, 2009 Seton-La Salle lost a lifetime 

friend and talented teacher. Theodore 

“Ted” White was a well-known Pittsburgh 

actor with the Civic Light Opera in the late ‘60s and 

early ‘70s. Yet, ask anyone who attended South 

Hills Catholic or Seton-La Salle in the 60’s through 

the 90’s, and they’ll tell you Ted’s work in the auditorium, 

classroom and halls of SLS outshone 

any on-stage performance. Ted spent 40 

years as teacher at South Hills Catholic 

and Seton-La Salle and was drama 

director for 20 years. 

Stephen Flaherty ‘78, now a 

Tony-award-winning Broadway 

composer, said “He was incredibly 

inspirational to me. He made us all 

believe in our own potential. Without 

his encouragement, I wouldn’t have 

pursued a career in theater as a 

composer.” (Post Gazette 5/15/09) 

Maria Alsatti, an Elizabeth Seton 

alumna who performed in SHC 

musicals and has since starred in opera productions 

around the world, agreed. “He inspired me because 

of his love of what he did. He pulled the very best 

out of everyone he worked with,” she said. 

Some former students sent emails; others posted 

comments on the SLS alumni Facebook page. At a 

memorial mass on June 3, 2009 held in one of Ted’s 

favorite places—the SLS auditorium—several 

alumni commented that they still remembered—verbatim—the 

Shakespearean sonnets 

Mr. White required them to memorize in 

English class. 

Ted also knew the importance of keeping 

SLS alumni in touch with each other and 

the school. He was the first development 

director and established the first alumni 

office at SLS in the early ‘80s. Thanks to 

his efforts and commitment to the SLS 

community, no matter whether we are 

students, parents, alumni, or simply 

appreciate the arts, Ted has touched 

our lives. � 


Class Notes 

Class of 1953 

Sister Dorothy 

Dolan celebrated 

her golden jubilee 

as a Sister of 

Charity. Since 2006, 

Sister Dorothy has 

worked as the financial manager for 

Elizabeth Seton Regional School. 

Class of 1955 

Sister Jean Boggs celebrated her 

golden jubilee as a Sister of Charity. 

For the past 11 years, Sister Jean has 

served as the Coordinator of 

Technical Services with the Sisters of 

Charity of Seton Hill. 

Class of 1956 

Sister Pauline 

Grentz celebrated 

her golden jubilee as 

a Sister of Charity. 

Since 2000, she has 

worked at Caritas 

Christi as an aide to the nursing staff 

and assistant to the activities director. 

Previously, she worked at the DePaul 

School for Hearing and Speech. 

Class of 1958 

Four alumnae celebrated their golden 

jubilee as Sisters of Charity: Sister 

Susan Jenny, Sister Claudia 

Stehle, Sister Vivien Linkhauer, 

and Sister Judith Laffey. 

Janice (Schrier) Stevens sends a 

big thank you to the Class of 1958. 

During their 50th reunion, they sold 

tickets for a Book Shelf Quilt raffled 

by the Friends of Hedgesville Library. 

The class donated $427 and thereby 

helped the Hedgesville, WV Library to 

purchase 220 books. 

Class of 1959 

Sister Marlene Mondalek and 

Sister Lynn Rettinger celebrated 

their golden jubilees as a Sisters of 

Charity. 

Elizabeth Kobach Just lives on 

Pymatuning Lake and has been married 

to Fred for 46 years. They have 

two children and three grandchildren. 

She is a eucharistic minister and a 


substitute aide for autistic children at 

the Jamestown School. She volunteers 

at the kindegarten and at the 

local food pantry when not traveling. 

Elizabeth remembers “...all the fun 

we had rolling our skirts up after 

school; Sister Alexis telling us not to 

do the devil’s work, not to wear 

patent leather shoes or walk over 

puddles; hiding fruit under Sister 

Gertrude’s bell at lunch; making lots 

of great friends and keeping in touch.” 

L. Lynne Bracken Thies resides in 

Huntington Beach, CA and has four 

children and eight grandchildren. She 

has been married to Jim Thies for 45 

years and been a full-time realtor for 

30 years. Her children all live nearby, 

including her oldest who has schizophrenia. 

Lynne is active on the board 

of an Orange County Residence 

where he lives. 

Class of 1960 

Michael Joyce would like to reconnect 

with classmates from years ago. 

He resides in Hilton Head, SC. His 

email address is mjoyce035@aol.com. 

Class of 1962 

Jacob Hoffman retired from Merck & 

Co. where he was a medicinal chemist 

with more than 30 patents. Jacob 

resides in the Philadelphia area. 

William R. Nalitz 

became the first new 

president judge of 

Greene County Court 

in 23 years. He was 

named to the post 

on January 5, 2009. 

Before taking the bench, Judge Nalitz 

practiced law in Waynesburg, PA. He 

has been on the bench since 1998. 

Class of 1963 Dr. Patricia 

(Cooney) Schafer 

received her PhD in 

counseling from 

Kent State 

University in 

December 2008. 

Over the years, Dr. Pat has spent 

time living and working on the Navajo 

Reservation in northern Arizona, 

working with the State Department in 

Paraguay, and volunteering in various 

capacities. She is now a clinical counselor 

specializing in depression, anxiety, 

life changes, drug and alcohol 

problems, and women’s issues. 

Class of 1964 

Pastor of St. Killian Parish in Adams 

and Cranberry Township, Rev. 

Charles Bober writes a regular Q&A 

column in the “Pittsburgh Catholic.” 

Class of 1966 

Jim Rebel is retired and living in the 

Ocean City, Maryland area and recently 

stopped in to visit Seton-La Salle 

High School while visiting family. 

Class of 1967 

John DeLallo retired from his position 

as Small Business Liaison Officer 

for DRS Laurel Technologies in 

Johnstown and has returned to the 

Pittsburgh area. He is looking forward 

to doting over his five grandchildren. 

Class of 1969 

In October 2008, Mark Schulte, 

DMD, was elected as a Fellow in the 

American College of Dentists, an honor 

bestowed on less than three percent of 

dentists nationwide. Long-time residents 

of Louisville, KY, Mark and his 

wife of 35 years, Virginia, have three 

sons and four grandchildren. 

Class of 1970 

LTC(R) John Wargo led his Army 

JROTC Program to a Gold Certificate 

Award for performance excellence in 

academic leadership and competition. 

The award was presented by the 

Chicago Public School Headquarters. 

A retired chemist, Jim Enright and 

his wife, Lynn, now live in New 

Mexico. Jim has published two books 

about the sport of cross country. 

Class of 1973 

Regis Becker has been appointed 

PPG Industries chief compliance officer, 

responsible for PPG’s worldwide 

Export Control Compliance Program 

and global security and compliance. 

Becker began his career in law

enforcement in the 

Allegheny County 

District Attorney’s 

Office and was an 

FBI agent. He is a 

graduate of The 

Pennsylvania State 

University and the Duquesne 

University School of Law. 

Class of 1976 

Shaun Campbell and his wife, Nancy, 

own Creative Force Photography 

(www.creativeforcephoto.com) a professional 

photo studio serving the 

Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, 

West Virginia, and Pennsylvania area. 

Class of 1978 

A revival of “Ragtime,” with an original 

score by Lynn Ahrens and 

Stephen Flaherty, will open 

November 15, 2009 on Broadway. 

The $8 million production will feature 

a cast of 40 actors and an orchestra 

of more than two dozen musicians. 

Class of 1982 

A graduate of the doctoral program 

at Cornell University, Dr. R. Ross 

Leasure is an assistant professor of 

Medieval and Early Modern Studies at 

Salisbury University in Maryland. He 

has published primarily on the works 

of John Milton and presented a paper 

at the 8th Int’l Milton Symposium at 

the University of London in 2008. He 

will escort a group of Salisbury Univ. 

students to Iceland in 2010 as part of 

his course on Old Norse literature. 

Class of 1983 

Larry Zalewski ran his 10th marathon 

this year in Pittsburgh and joined an 

over-18 baseball league for the first 

time in 25 years. He is a paralegal for 

Jackson Kelly in Pittsburgh. 

Class of 1984 The National Italian 

American Sports Hall 

of Fame, named Dr. 

Michael Bonidie 

Medical Professional 

of the Year Award. 

Since 1988, Dr. 

Bonidie has been at Western - 

Pennsylvania Hospital, where he currently 

serves as the director of the 

Division of Urogynecology, as well as 

director of the OB/GYN Residency 

Training Program. He and his family, 

including Susan Bonidie Seman ‘87 

also operate Molto Bella Ceramica in 

Shadyside an entity that imports and 

retails Italian ceramics and artwork. 

Class of 1986 

Last year Sean Crowell worked as 

key grip for Warner Brothers film 

“The Hangover” as well as the Dream 

Works film “I Love You Man.” He is 

currently working on a Simon Pegg Nick 

Frost film for Universal entitled “Paul” 

and has begun to direct a documentary 

film entitled “Ducks on The Pond.” 

Class of 1987 

After only four years officiating, 

Michael McConnell officiated at his 

first Division I NCAA Tournament this 

past year, a first-round game between 

LSU and Wisconsin Green Bay. 

Class of 1988 

Bishop David Zubik appointed Rev. 

Dennis Yurochko as rector of St. 

Paul’s Seminary and director of the 

diocesan Pre-Ordination Formation 

program in March. 

Class of 1989 

The Center for Theater Arts named 

Billy Hartung its new artistic director. 

He received his bachelor’s and master’s 

degree from Point Park University 

and has had a successful 20-year 

career on stage and in film, including 

appearances in the original Broadway 

cast of “Footloose” and the Academy 

Award winning film, “Chicago.” 

Thomas Casey Lockard and his wife, 

Jennifer, announce the birth of daughter 

Lily on February 25, 2009. The 

family also includes seven-year-old 

Aiden. Thomas is currently a K9 officer 

with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. 

Class of 1990 

Disney’s newest Playhouse Disney 

animated series, “Special Agent Oso,” 

is a creation of Stephen Francis 

“Ford” Riley. Ford resides in 

Elizabeth Seton High School 

South Hills Catholic High School 


Glendale, CA with his wife, Holly, and 

their two children, Fiona and Quinn. 

His other credits include the animated 

television series “The Land Before 

Time” and “Higglytown Heroes.” 

Class of 1992 

Jen (Connors) Koerbel and her 

husband, Tom, welcomed twins Jack 

and Erin on January 22, 2009. They 

join big sister Molly. The family 

resides in Robinson Township, PA. 

Class of 1993 

Kristen (Korpash) Reckard welcomed 

her second child, Thomas 

James, on January 10, 2009. Thomas 

joins big sister Marina. 

Class of 1995 

State Rep. Chelsa Wagner and her 

husband, Khari Mosley, announce the 

birth of Thaddeus Wagner Mosley on 

June 14. Chelsa is only the third sitting 

PA State Representative to give birth 

and the first in more than 20 years. 

Kristy (Kuhn) Williams married 

Chris Williams on October 18, 2008. 

She works for the Defense 

Intelligence Agency, while her husband 

is director of safety at 

Associated Builders and Contractors. 

They reside in Centreville, VA. 

Class of 1996 

Beth Poleski Curtin wed Gregory 

Curtin in August. The couple reside in 

Pittsburgh. Beth is an attorney with 

General Nutrition Centers. 

Class of 1997 

Patrica (Kosovac) Baumgartner 

and her husband, Adam, welcomed 

Sarah Ann Baumgartner on March 11, 

2009. She joins three-year-old sister 

Alaina Marie. Patricia works as a 

pharmacist with Medco Health 

Solutions, Inc. and lives in North 

Huntingdon, PA. 

Class of 1998 

Kristen (Stanton) Hischar and her 

husband, Rob, welcomed daughter 

Mia Marie on October 15, 2008. She 

currently works for Lindy Paving. 

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Class Notes 


Elizabeth 

(Piagessi) Rieland 

and her husband, 

Andy Rieland, welcomed 

their daughter, 

Alivia, on June 

26, 2009. 

Class of 1999 

Carrie Poleski is a Vice President at 

Marsh USA and engaged to be married 

to Colin Kelley in November 2009. 

The couple will reside in Bermuda. 

Class of 2000 

Married in September, 2008 at St. 

Anne’s in Castle Shannon, Robert 

Downey III recently moved back 

from Texas and works as a mechanical 

engineer for Halaburton Corp. 

Valerie (Ducouer) Stanton and her 

husband, Jonathon, welcomed a 

daughter Madison Rose Henrietta 

Stanton on June 18, 2008. Jonathon 

works for Colteryahn Dairy and 

Valerie works at Lindy Paving. 

Megan Paige Little recently wed 

Bryan Erwin Miller. A graduate of 

Juniata College, Megan manages a 

research lab in the University of 

Pittsburgh’s Neurobiology Department. 

Class of 2001 

Air Force Airman 1st Class Richard 

A. Sutphen graduated from basic 

military training at Lackland Air Force 

Base, San Antonio. Richard is a graduate 

of Slippery Rock University. 

A 1st Lieutenant in the PA National 

Guard, Mark Fiorilli graduated cum 

laude from Thomas M. Cooley School 

in September 2008 and passed the 

Bar Exam in February 2009. He now 

works as a litigation assistant to fellow 

alumnus Bob Del Greco ‘72 at 

Dickie McCamey, and Chilcote, PC. 

Jennifer Guthrie married 

Christopher Mayburn on May 16, 

2009 at St. Louise de Marillac. 

Jennifer is employed by the corporate 

office of Primanti Brothers, while 

Christopher is in law enforcement. 

Class of 2003 

Jessica Downey is an elementary 

school teacher. Last year, she taught 

kindergarten at St. Anne’s School; 

and, this year, she is teaching second 

grade at Sacred Heart School. 

Ralph Gigliotti currently serves as 

the Fraternity and Sorority advisor at 

Villanova University, where he recently 

received his master’s degree in 

communications. He now plans to 

pursue his doctorate. 

Kenneth Poleski is currently in his 

third year at the University of 

Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. 

Tiffany Williams 

Rodriguez serves in 

the Air Force and 

was selected as the 

2008 Communication 

and Information 

Professional 8M of 

the Year. She is currently serving 

with the 435th Communication 

Squadron in Ramstein AFB, Germany. 

Class of 2004 

Craig Thomas Quinlan is engaged 

to be married to Cara Mazzocca 

(2005) in the spring of 2010. He is a 

2007 graduate of Temple University. 

Class of 2005 

A recent graduate of Westminster 

College, Jeffrey Downey served as 

vice president of regional-award winner 

Students in Free Enterprise. 

Jeffrey and three classmates competed 

in the “Duel in the Dumpster” 

competition at the University of 

Arizona and came away with a first 

place. The competition challenged 

students to build a green/environmentally 

friendly product using recyclable 

materials. 

Stephan Hadricky was named to 

the spring 2009 dean’s list at 

Westminster College. 

A 2008 graduate of John Carroll 

University, Cara Mazzocca is currently 

attending graduate school at 

Duquesne University and engaged to 

be married to Craig Thomas 

Quinlin ‘04. They plan to be married 

in spring 2010. 

After graduating with highest honors 

from St. Vincent College last spring, 

Katie Messinger began teaching 

elementary school students and 

coaching soccer. While in college, she 

was involved in Kappa Delta Pi, Psi 

Chi, Alpha Lambda Delta, Education 

Club, and Chi Alpha Sigma. 

Jill Mazur’s photo 

appeared in the New 

York Times when she 

demonstrated her 

beliefs on her graduation 

cap during 

President Obama’s 

commencement address. 

Randi Popp recently earned her 

bachelor of arts degree from Thiel 

College with a major in art and a 

minor in business administration. 

Following graduation from Villanova 

University with a double degree in 

finance and accounting, Richard 

Salvatori began working for the 

Philadelphia office of Price Waterhouse 

Coopers. While at Villanova, he 

played for the Men’s club basketball 

team that went to the Intercollegiate 

Intramural Final Four in Detroit. 

Corey Teitz graduated summa cum 

laude with a bachelor of science in 

business administration in management 

from Bucknell University. 

Class of 2006 

Betsy Caprio, a senior nursing major, 

was named to the Dean’s List for the 

spring semester at Messiah College. 

Joseph Benkovich, a graduate of 

Villanova University and an attorney 

in the Los Angeles area, contributed 

a chapter on architect William 

Kaufmann to the recently published 

“This American Courthouse: One 

Hundred Years of Service to the 

People of Westmoreland County, PA.” 

Meghan Hurley is a Dean’s List stu-

dent currently pursuing her master’s 

degree in the Physician Assistant’s 

program at Gannon University. 

Justin Abbott continues his success 

on the diamond at Allegheny College. 

He led the team in ERA during his 

sophomore year with a 3.95 ERA and 

a team-best six wins and three 

saves. He is fifth all-time in appearances 

as a pitcher at Allegheny. 

Class of 2007 

Michael Salopek received the prestigious 

Student of the Year Award 

presented by the Spiritan division at 

Duquesne University. He is a sophomore 

and maintains a 3.68 average. 

Class of 2009 

Though selected by the Texas 

Rangers in the 28th round of Major 

League Baseball’s draft in June, 

Derek Law opted to accept the 

scholarship offer to Miami Dade 

Junior College in FL. Derek helped 

the SLS Rebels 

share a league title 

with South Fayette 

and North Catholic 

last spring with a 

1.70 ERA and a .428 

batting average. 

A Greater Allegheny College recruit, 

Mike Uhouse also helped the Rebels 

baseball team this past season with a 

13-4 record as a pitcher and a .462 

batting average. This past summer, 

he played American Legion baseball, 

posting equally impressive statistics. 

David DelGreco was named the 

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s 2009 

high school athlete of the year. In 

the fall, he led the Rebels soccer 

team to an undefeated season with 

WPIAL and PIAA Class A championships; 

in winter, he led the basketball 

team in scoring; and in the 

spring, he posted a 7-3 record as the 

No.1 singles player on the Rebels 

tennis team. He is the first Seton-La 

Salle athlete in history to graduate 

with 12 varsity letters. He is currently 

attending American University and 

is rostered on the Eagles soccer team. 

The Pennsylvania Higher Education 

Assistance Agency recognized 

Salvatore Bittner, Jennifer Kelly, 

Megan Kelly, Justin Lis, Chris 

Mankos, and William Nuss for SAT 

and ACT scores among the 5,000 

highest in PA. 

Amanda Lippert ‘09 and Melanie 

Hooper ‘09 received the Saint Joan 

Elizabeth Seton High School 

South Hills Catholic High School 


Student Currents 

Natalie Kist ‘10, Amanda Lippert 

‘09 and Stefany Mandarino ‘09 

received The Tribune Review’s 

Outstanding Young Citizen Award. 

Amy Piotrowski ‘09 received the 

Rose Marie Beard Woman of Spirit 

Scholarship from Carlow University. 

The Lady Rebels Basketball Team had a 

perfect 12-0 Section record and was 

WPIAL and State runner up. 

Frank Gustine ‘10 was selected to 

participate in the 

Pittsburgh Symphony’s 

mentoring program, the 

“Side By Side Concert.” 

MSA Sports-US Army 

ranked all high school 

athletic departments in 

the WPIAL—more than 

130, ranging from A— 

AAAA based on the Fall 

and Winter Athletic 

Seasons. Seton-La 

Salle’s Sports Program 

was ranked #1 of ALL 

Catholic schools, #2 of 

all AA schools, and #8 of 

all schools. 

Nicolina Dinardi ‘09 and Victoria 

Schneider ‘11 won First Place 

Awards at the state competition of 

the PA Junior Academy of Science at 

Penn State University. 

Three SLS student athletes were 

selected as finalists for the 

Angela Palmer presents 

the James Palmer Award 

to Joann Conwell. 

of Arc Medallion from Bishop David A. 

Zubik at the annual Medallion Ball. 

Grace Killian ‘09 received the 

Franklin Scholar Award and a 

Prudential Spirit of Community 

Award. 

Almanac’s Athlete of the Year Award 

which recognizes excellence in 

sports, academic achievement and 

community service. Finalists were 

Emma Simmers ‘10 and Alexa Del 

Greco ‘11. David Del Greco ‘09 

won Athlete of the year. 

Andrew Sywyj ‘09, Jonathan 

Andrews ‘09 and Justin Lis ‘09, 

achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. 

John Sigg III ‘09 received a scholarship 

award from the Pittsburgh 

Chapter of the National 

Italian American Sports 

Hall of Fame. 

Alyssa Belsterling ‘11 

received the Girl Scout 

Silver Award. 

Dan Mazur ‘11 won a 

medal for the 200 IM in 

the WPIAL Swimming 

Championships. 

Students raised $3,145 for 

Coaches for Cancer. 

Nicolina Dinardi ‘09 and 

Victoria Schneider ‘11 

won First Place Awards at 

the state competition of the PA 

Junior Academy of Science at Penn 

State. 

French teacher Joann Conwell 

received the James L. Palmer Award. 

Selected by her peers, this annual 

award recognizes Christian values, 

leadership and service to students. 


Alumni auction off their expertise at Green & Gold Gala 

Every year, the Green & Gold 

Gala offers an elegant 

evening of great 

food, friendships and 

fundraising. And, 

every year guests bid 

on wonderful gifts 

found nowhere else. 

Once-in-a-lifetime 

trips, private dinners 

and exclusive tickets 

are commonly up for 

bid. This year, thanks 

to the creative energy 

of chairs, Suzanne 

and Joe Aiello (both Class of 1982 

alumni), the Gala will offer something 

even more unusual: Alumni 

Shadowing. 

The Aiellos contacted several 

alumni and received an overwhelmingly 

positive response 

(Would you expect anything 

else?) when they asked Kristen 

Abbott ‘93 (Vice President, 

Corporate Sponsorship, Bank of 

New York Mellon), Michael Lamb 

‘80 (Pittsburgh City Controller), 

Mrs. Bruce bids fond farewell 

After 39 years at South Hills 

Catholic and Seton-La Salle 

High School, I decided it was 

time to retire. This place has always 

been like a second family to me. 

The Christian Brothers, Sisters of 

Charity, lay faculty, students and all 

the wonderful people I have met over the years have 

been part of my extended family. When I interviewed 

for secretary to the Guidance Counselor, Mr. 

Yannone, I had never used an electric typewriter. 

Now, I use computers, email, etc. and feel I have 

learned so much. 

I watched the school being built in the mid-60s 

knowing my three sons would soon attend: Paul ‘62, 

Patrick ‘66, Philip ‘68. My daughter Nancy attended 

Fontbonne Academy and was one of the first SHC 

cheerleaders. I attended football and basektball 

games, chaperoned a trip to Europe and many trips 


Join us for the 15 th Annual 

Sat., Nov. 7, 2009 

Hilton Garden Inn at 

Southpointe 

Dave Morehouse ‘78 

(President, Pittsburgh Penguins), 

Dean Iampietro a 

TV producer at WPXI 

TV, and Chelsa 

Wagner ‘95 (State 

Representative, 22nd 

District) to allow a 

student to shadow 

them for a day at 

their worksite. Now, 

it will be up to the 

winning bidders on 

November 7, 2009 to 

determine which lucky students 

will get these opportunities. 

Kristen Abbott was thrilled 

to participate. “I think that this is 

hugely creative, and a potential 

asset to the SLS students,” she 

replied. It’s the perfect gift for 

that SLS student looking forward 

to college and career. The list of 

participants continues to grow! 

Join us for the SLS Green & 

Gold Gala and check our website 

in the coming weeks to learn 

more about these opportunities 

to Shadow Alumni. 

The Gala is Seton-La Salle’s 

largest fundraiser and a great way 

to kick-off the holiday season. 

The evening includes Mass, 

dinner, and silent and live auctions. 

Items up for bid this year 

include a California Spa getaway 

donated by Bernadette DiPietro 

‘65, tickets to the Big East in 

NYC made possible by the 

Carney family, Florida escape 

contributed by Tony DeFillipo 

‘69 and much more. 

SLS is accepting gifts, advertising 

and underwriting. For 

information, contact Amy Ganser 

at 412-561-3583 x 136. 

2009 Green & Gold Gala 

Sponsors 

Brace Flooring 

Gus ‘64 & 

Susie Gillespie 

Hayes Design Group 

Architects 

A letter by Mrs. Lucy Bruce, SLS secretary, 1970-2009 

to NYC with Mr. Manear and members of the senior 

class. These are among my many fond memories. 

Prior to being an employee, I was a member of 

the Parents Club and helped plan and raise funds 

with card parties and dances with live bands in the 

gym. I served as President of the Mothers’ Club and 

worked with many wonderful parents—all dedicated 

to succeed in whatever was planned. 

I enjoy reading and hearing about so many of 

our successful former students and the many good 

deeds they have performed. It makes me proud...as 

if I were their parent. 

To say I won’t miss my time at SLS would be a 

lie. I plan to volunteer and stop by from time to 

time. Now, however, I think it is time to have some 

time of my own. To all of you—administrators, faculty, 

staff, students and alumni whom I have known 

and loved over the years—please wish me well and 

God Bless all of you.

Hall of Fame Awards can be submitted 

It’s never to early to submit a 

nomination to the SLS Hall of 

Fame. The selection committee 

will meet in the summer of 2010 

for the Founder’s Dinner and Hall of 

Fame Awards presentation in early 

2011. Use the form below or call 

Amy at 412-561-3583 x 136 for 

information. 

HALL OF FAME 

AND JOHN T. CICCO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 

N O M I N A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N 

The Alumni Advisory Committee of Seton-La Salle, South Hills Catholic, and 

Elizabeth Seton High Schools inducts new members into the Hall of Fame and 

names the John T. Cicco Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. Individuals are 

selected from nominations solicited from alumni, faculty, and friends. Nominations 

are open to all graduates of at least 10 years, all present or former faculty, and 

distinguished friends of the school (John T. Cicco Award). The next induction will 

be in early 2011, and deadline for submission is June 30, 2010. 

Name of Nominee ______________________________Class of ______________________ 

Address __________________________________________________________________ 

City/State/Zip __________________________________Phone ______________________ 

email ____________________________________________________________________ 

Please send a detailed letter along with supporting information that highlights the individual’s 

achievements in the following areas: 

1. Student Achievements (High School, College, Graduate, academic, athletic, service). 

2. Career Achievements 

3. Service to society, the community, and to the school 

Dates, length of service, and specific details regarding the nominee’s accomplishments 

are necessary for consideration by the Alumni/ae Advisory Committee. All 

applications received are held and if not selected for 2011 will be reconsidered in 

following years. As it may be necessary for the committee to contact you regarding 

the nomination, please also include the following: 

Submitted by __________________________________Class of ____________________ 

Address __________________________________________________________________ 

City/State/Zip ____________________________________Phone ____________________ 

email ____________________________________________________________________ 

Please return your nomination by June 30, 2010 to be considered for the 2011 

Seton-La Salle Hall of Fame Recognition: 

Joseph L. Luvara ‘66 

Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote 

Two PPG Place, Suite 400 

Pittsburgh, PA 15222 

SLS HALL OF FAME 

1991 

John T. Cicco* James J. Sweeney ‘80 

Thomas A. Bird ‘60 Donald A. Gmitter ‘63 

Anna Marie Catanzaro ‘53 Edward M. Ryan ‘64 

D. Michael Fisher ‘62 Herbert H. South ‘65 

Stephen C. Flaherty ‘78 William Strazza** 

1992 

James L. Murdy* 

Cheryl M. Kanfoush AKA Maria Alsatti 

David J. Dattilo, D.D.S. ‘69 

Thomas K. Donahoe ‘65 

Brother Alexis Kirk, F.S.C.** 

Sister Marion Puerzer, S.C., M.D. ‘59 

1994 

Bernard J. Powers* 

Colonel Carol Ganser, USAFNC ‘55 

Sister Mary Agnes Schildkamp, S.C. 

Frederick W. Thieman ‘69 

Ensign James C. Wonn ‘62 

1996 

Brother David S. Baginski, F.S.C. ‘64 

James L. Palmer** 

Jane E. Jehovics Klose-Tucker ‘62 

Suzanne T. McConnell-Serio ‘84 

1998 

Gerard (Jerry) Conboy** 

Stephen F. Litz ‘67 

Dianne Page McKenna ‘61 

Nicholas A. Merrick ‘81 

Ted A. White** 

2000 

James L. Palmer* 

Lucy Bruce** 

Kenneth Buka** 

Robert G. DelGreco, Jr. ‘72 

Sr. Marlene Mondalek, S.C. ‘59 

2002 

Dr. Alan & Mrs. Yeasted* 

Thomas A. Dattilo ‘66 

Richard J. Lacey ‘64 

Sr. M. Ellenita O’Connor, S.C. ‘45** 

Harry Pitchok ‘62** 

2004 

Father Joseph Lonergan* 

Margaret “Peg” Bennett ‘45 

Alan “Gus” Gillespie ‘64 

Edwin P. Shiner** 

John “Jack” Mascaro ‘62 

Frank W. Zych** 

2006 

Mrs. Kay Dieckmann* 

Sister Kay Palas, SC** 

Mr. Anthony O’Toole** 

Mr. William McGregor ‘67 

Kathy McConnell-Miller ‘85 

2009 

Joseph L. Luvara SHC ‘66** 

Brother Joseph Mahon, FSC** 

Virginia Spadafore Sanders ‘66 

Patricia Strazza** 

*Denotes John T. Cicco Award 

**Denotes faculty 


Continuing the legacy 

Report on Annual Giving 


C AT H O L I C H I G H S C H O O L 

2008-2009 

Board of Directors 

Mr. Joseph L Luvara, Chair 

Dr. Ronald T Bowes 

Mr. Christopher Ponticello 

Sister Patricia Laffey SC 

Sister Joyce Serratore SC 

Mr. Kevin Boland 

Mr. Rex P Gatto 

Mr. Kevin Hayes 

Mr. Nicholas Hoban 

Ms. Doreen Smyth 

Mr. Dino Rizza 

Ms. Mary K McDonald 

Ms. Elizabeth Kelly 

Mr. Keith Creehan 

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About the SLS 

Report on Giving 

The individuals listed here 

gave directly to the Annual 

Fund for Tuition Assistance. 

Others who participated in the 

Rebel Golf Classic, the Green & 

Gold Raffle or contributed to 

private scholarship funds are 

acknowledged in other SLS 

publications or programs. 

There are donors who give 

to booster organizations and 

other restricted funds. Another 

40 individuals donated to the 

SLS Review Alumni Newsletter, 

to underwrite the cost of this 

publication. 


Founders’ Circle ($5,000+) 

Anonymous in memory of 

Richard T. and Ann B. Foley 

Mr. Martin ‘85 & Carol Chlystek 

Mr. Keith Karako ‘72 

In Fide et Caritate Circle 

($2,500-$4,999) 

Mr. Michael McCarthy ‘85 

Principal’s Circle 

($1,000-$2,499) 

Anonymous ‘86 

Mrs. Pamela (Pitchok) Friedman ‘90 

Mr. Joseph Gery ‘74 

Mr. William S. Hough ‘68 

Mr. Lawrence Hufnagel ‘76 

Kate M. Kelley Foundation 

Mr. John Kennedy ‘69 in memory of 

Sister Monica 

M/M Stephen ‘67 & Mary Ann 

(Whalen) Litz ‘67 

M/M Brian ‘86 & Denise Murray 

Mr. Robert Simcic ‘83 in memory of 

Kenneth J. Simcic ‘73 

M/M Frank ‘74 & LuAnn Spindler 

SuperValu SOS Program 

Dr. Philip Walsh ‘62 

Dr. Philip Wildenhain ‘77 

Green & Gold Circle 

($500-999) 

Christian Brothers - Baltimore 

Province 

Mr. Richard D’Alessandro ‘66 

Mr. Robert G. DelGreco, Jr. ‘72 

Mr. Gregory Evans ‘95 

Mr. Francis J. Hensler ‘60 in memory 

of Michael Hensler ‘61 

M/M John Kasel 

M/M Joseph L. Luvara ‘66* in honor 

of Pat and Emily Luvara 

Mr. James O’Rourke ‘74 

July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009 

2008-2009 Donors to the SLS Annual Fund for Tuition Assistance 

Mr. Leonard Pearson ‘73 in memory 

of Ted White 

Redbeard’s Mountain Resort (Leonard 

Semplice ‘76) 

Mr. Charles Saltzer ‘66 

Dr. Virginia (Spadafore) Sanders ‘66 

Mr. Darren Savikas ‘92 

Mr. Patrick Walsh ‘75 

Mr. David Wohleber ‘61 

Mr. David Wonn ‘73 

SLS Sentinel Club 

($250 - $499) 


Anonymous ‘75 in memory of Bro. 

David S. Baginski ‘64 



Mr. Terry Bird ‘69 

Mr. Thomas P. Carberry ‘68 

M/M G. Daniel Carney 

Mr. William F. Caye II ‘86 in honor of 

William & Eva Caye 

Mr. Tim Friedberg ‘64 in memory of 

William “Tom” Laffey ‘64 

Mr. William R. Friedman ‘62 

Mr. John Gannon ‘60 

Mr. Alan Gillespie ‘64 

Mr. Glenn Graner ‘75 

Mr. James Hayes ‘65 

Dr. Joseph Hofmeister ‘85 

Mr. Edmund Jones ‘65 

Dr. Carissa (Pitchok) Katz ‘86 

M/M David’ 65 & Regina (Onda) 

Krause ‘68 

Ms. Lisa Lucas 

Mr. Lawrence T. Mangan ‘77 

Ms. Kathleen O’Toole ‘91 

Mr. Leonard Pearson ‘73 

Mr. Peter Schepis ‘80 

Seton-La Salle Class of 1988 

M/M Frederick ‘69 & Christine 

Thieman 

Mr. Vincent Trapani ‘72 

Mr. R. Conan Tuite ‘68


Friends of SLS Club 

($100 - $249) 

A friend ‘73 in memory of 

Peggy (Schohn) Collier ‘74 

Abitibi-Consolidated Corp 



Anonymous 

Anonymous 

Mr. William Armocida ‘75 

Armstrong Group of Companies in 

memory of Mark Gustine 

Mr. John M. Arzenti ‘81 

Ms. Carole Baierl in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. Lou Biscardo ‘62 

Mrs. Kristi (Caughey) Bonacci ‘95 

Mrs. Lucy Bruce* in memory of 

Ted White* 

Ms. Tracy Cannon ‘00 

Bob & Patti Clement in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. Anthony J. Colega ‘72 

Mrs. Jean (Ferry) Comber ‘58 

Mr. Joseph J. Conley ‘60 

Mr. Michael G. Cunningham 

Mr. John G. Cvetic ‘78 

Father Carmen D’Amico ‘72 

Mr. George Debski ‘82 

Mrs. Catherine DelGreco 

Ms. Ruth Donley ‘46 

Ms. Maureen Dougherty ‘59 

Mr. Stephen Dressman ‘68 

Mr. James Droney III ‘98 

Mr. Conrad Dugan ‘63 

Reverend Mark A. Eckman ‘77* 

Ms. Clare Ann Fitzgerald ‘86 in memory 

of Robert J. Fitzgerald, Sr. 

Mr. Michael Fortunato ‘86 

M/M Jack Frischkorn in memory of 

Virginia Hayes 

Mr. J. Raymond Gallivan ‘66 

Mrs. Mary Ann Gargani* in memory of 

Sr. Kay Palas* and Sr. Ildefonse 

Goss* 

M/M Alan Gillespie ‘64 in honor of 

Joseph L. Luvara* ‘66 

Mr. & Mrs. Gus Gillespie ‘64 in memory 

of Virginia Hayes 

Ms. Carrie Gillespie ‘03 in memory of 


Mr. Patrick Gnazzo ‘64 

Ms. Lorraine Gormley in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. James Haeck ‘64 in memory of 

Thomas G. DeBasi ‘64 

Ms. Joy Hartman ‘77 

Mr. Edward Heidenreich ‘80 

Mr. John Helbling ‘63 

Mr. Mark Hogan ’73 

Edward & Elaine Kedzierski 

Mr. Earl Casey Kelly ‘63 

Mrs. Katherine (Litz) Kotas ‘64 

Rev. Thomas Kredel in honor of Joseph 

L. Luvara ‘66 

Dr. James Krugh ‘62 

Mrs. Sandra (Ruhling) LaHouse’ 63 

Mr. Thomas F. Lamb, Jr. ‘76 

Mr. Mark Lamonde ‘79 

Mr. James B. Lieber in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. Patrick Livingston ‘76 in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

M/M William Lloyd in memory of Anna 

Marie Catanzaro ‘53 

Mr. Robert Lowe ‘60 

Mr. Joseph Lux ‘75 

Ms. Darlene (Rokicki) Luzar ‘91 

Mrs. Dianne Lynch 

Mr. Thomas Markovich ‘60 

Mr. David Marrangoni ‘70 in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. Michael Martorella ‘65 

M/M William ‘78 & Mary Maselko 

Mr. H. Scott Matthews ‘88 

Mr. Edward Maziarz ‘62 

M/M Joel Mazur 

Mr. Joseph Mazzei ‘64 

Mrs. Kimberly McCartney-Moll ‘91 in 

memory of Sr. Monica Fatora 

Rev. G. Malcolm McDonald ‘77 

Mr. Michael Merovich ‘69 in memory of 

Peter & Blanche Merovich 

Mr. Richard Metzger ‘91 

Mr. Alfred Michenzi ‘61 

M/M Michael ‘84 & 

Beth (Faber) Murdy ‘84 

Mr. William Nalitz ‘62 in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. Anthony Nedzesky ‘88 in memory 

of Bro. James Donovan 

Mr. Fredric Nelson in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

* denotes current & former faculty 

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In these tough 

economic 

times, our families 

are struggling 

more than 

ever to pay for 

Catholic education. 

Some of our 

Marilyn Walsh 

Director of 

Development 

alumni have also been affected 

by the economic slump so are 

unable to give as much. Your 

donation is more important than 

ever. 

With the financial support of 

alumni, parents, friends and 

business partners, we can continue 

to provide excellent educational 

opportunities for the 

young people of the South Hills 

of Pittsburgh. We have done so 

for 30 years as Seton-La Salle, 

and for more than another quarter 

century before that as 

Elizabeth Seton and South Hills 

Catholic. Please help us continue 

this important tradition. 

I encourage you to support 

SLS in any way you can. As the 

only Catholic high school in our 

area, Seton-La Salle is in a 

unique position to contribute to 

this community. Our students 

are given the opportunity to 

learn and prepare for adulthood 

in an environment where morals, 

faith and conscience are freely 

discussed. It’s an opportunity 

you, as alumni, once had. Yet, 

with escalating costs, it becomes 

more difficult for the average 

family to afford. With your help, 

we can continue to open our 

doors to all who want a Catholic 

education. 

With sincere gratitude, 



2008-2009 Donors to the SLS Annual Fund for Tuition Assistance 

Friends of SLS•Club 

($100 - $249) continued 

Ms. Janet Nemec in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. Keith Norbutt ‘90 in memory of 

Ted White* 

Dr. Paul R. Ohm, PhD ‘61 

Mr. Paul Ott ‘75 

Mr. Richard Palamara ‘71 

Paliotta Family in memory of Mark 

Gustine 

M/M Daniel & Karen Perry 

Ms. Maura Perry’ 01 

Mr. Vincent Petti ‘68 

Ms. Alexis Pierce ‘92 

Lt. Andrew Pistella ‘75 

Ms. Mary Anne Purves in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mrs. Lorena (Furlong) Purvis ‘54 

Mr. John Quinlan ‘73 

Mr. James Rebel ‘63 

Mr. Robert Reed ‘60 

Dr. Mindy (Niedzielka) Rittner ‘87 

The Rosenbusch Family 

Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Rosso-Llopart 

Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Rowe in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. Richard Rozman ‘73 

Mr. Brian Ruskin ‘97 

Mr. Michael J. Sapsara ‘64 

Ms. Carolyn Savikas 

Mr. Gregory Scanlon ‘68 

Mr. James Scotti ‘65 

Mr. Richard V. Sica ‘62 

Mr. Daniel Slain ‘69 in memory of 

Patricia Slain 

SLS Band Parents in memory of Mark 

Gustine 

Mr. Raymond Smetana ‘60 

South Hills Catholic Class of 1968 

Southwestern PA Human Services in 


Mr. & Mrs. David ‘66 & Charlotte Stabile 

Mr. David J. Stabile ‘66 in honor of 

Charlotte Stabile 

Mrs. Mary (Sweeney) Stafford ‘53 

Mr. J. William Strazza* in memory of 

James L. Palmer* and Kenneth 

Buka* 

Ms. Elaine (Bandi) Sullivan ‘63 

Mr. Patrick Sullivan ‘67 


Target- Take Charge of Education 

Program 

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Tepper in honor of 

Patrick J. McGonigle 

Mr. Thomas Tuchnowski ‘83 in memory 

of Frances Tuchnowski 

Mr. Fred Valetich ‘60 

Mr. Charlie VanSwearingen in memory 

of Mark Gustine 

Mr. Stephen Walker ‘63 

Washington County Register of Wills 

Office in memory of Mark Gustine 

Mr. Timothy Webb ‘74 

Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol 

Commission, Inc in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. Robert Charles Will ‘67 

Mr. Jeffrey Woods ‘99 

Mr. Aldo Zini ‘71 

Rebel Pride Club (to $99) 

Mrs. Andrea (Hinzman) Abt ‘74 

Mrs. Kristen (Reutzel) Aguto ‘84 in 

memory of Mary Reutzel 

Mr. Daniel Ali ‘78 

Mr. Donald Altmyer ‘73 

Mr. James R. Anderko ‘80 



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Mr. Joseph Auth ‘61 

M/M Alfred Azen in memory of 


Ms. Bridget Bailey ‘01 

Tom and Anna Balestrieri ‘58 in memory 


Ms. Phyllis Barber ‘90 

Gil and Eleanor Bekampis in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

M/M Joseph Bienemann 

Mr. James Birmingham ‘67 

Mr. Louis Blefere ‘64 in memory of 

Thomas G. DeBasi ‘64, Michael J. 

McCarey ‘64 and John A. Boris ‘64 

Mrs. Lois (Neus) Bozzo ‘46 

Mrs. Coleen (Fallon) Brennen ‘85 

Mr. Harold Bushey in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. Joseph R. Butler ‘67 

Mr. Denis G. Calabria ‘72 in memory of 

Michael J. McCarey ‘67 

Mr. Richard Caruso ‘78 

Mrs. Maria (Gigliotti) Christopher ‘77 

M/M Ralph & Jane Compagnone in 


Mr. Daniel Connell ‘99 

M/M Thomas Connelly 

Mr. Piero & Karen DelVecchio in memory 

of Patricia DelVecchio 

Mr. Thomas Dembiczak ‘88 

Mr. Peter Dimperio in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. Jeffrey Dissen ‘79 

Mr. John Dodson in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. Donald Dorsey ‘65 

Mr. Gregory Dorsey ‘60 

M/M John & Joanne Downs in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. Thomas Dufner ‘66 

Mrs. Mary Agnes (Nichols) Ellis ‘55 

Mr. James Enright ‘70 

Mr. Bill Fagan ‘75 

The Lynch Family in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. Matt Feczko ‘92 

Sister Rosemary Fleming ‘53 

Betty, Bill & Jim Fontana in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

M/M Dennis Funtal in honor of 

Amy (Funtal) White ‘94 

FWG Real Estate Staff in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. James Gargani ‘85 

Brother Brendan Garwood* in memory of 

Edward M. Ryan ‘64 

Mr. George J. Gedid, Jr. ‘67 

M/M Edward Gentilcore in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. Gary Gielas ‘83 in honor of 

Ted & Maureen (Daugherty) ‘58 Gielas 

Mr. Anthony M. Gigliotti ‘91 

Mr. Ralph Gigliotti ‘03 

Mr. James Halloran ‘65 

Mr. Michael Harvey ‘61 

Mrs. Rosemary (Weet) Hoey ‘52 

M/M William Holland 

Ms. Jamie Hudzik ‘01 in memory of 

Ted White 

Colleen Hughes & Nick Povich in memory 


Mr. Thomas Joos ‘81 

Mr. Rich Kaczmarski ‘67 

Mr. Patrick Kalnas ‘81 

Mr. Kevin Kelly ‘74 

Mr. David Klasnick ‘64 

Mr. James Klatt ‘62 

* denotes current & former faculty 

CONTINUED ON PAGE 18

Financial Highlights 2008-09 

Summary of Contributions 

July 1- 2008-June 30, 2009 

Money Raised through Office of Development . . . .$269,745 

Annual Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$87,739 

14th Annual Green & Gold Gala . . . . . . . . . . . . .$155,517 

17th Annual Rebel Golf Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,620 

Green & Gold Raffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,540 

Alumni Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3329 

Scholarship and Foundation Contributions . . . . . . .$410,372SOS 

SOS (Diocesan EITC Scholarship Fund) . . . . . . . .$241,211 

Bishop’s Education Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$38,000 

Private Scholarship Funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$131,161 

Total Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$680,117 

Summary of Income & Expenses 

July 1- 2008-June 30, 2009 

Total Operating Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,882,672 

Tuition & Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,392,184 

Donations & Fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$269,745 

Investment & Other Operating Income . . . . . . . .$220,743 

Total Operating Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,882,672 

Instructional Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,338,404 

Operation, Maintenance, Liability and Property . . .$758,652 

Administrative/Development Expenses . . . . . . . . .$531,540 

Operation, Maintenance, Liability and Property . . .$758,652 

Student Activities and Athletics Expenses . . . . . .$254,076 

T uition is currently set at 

$7,345 per year for Catholic 

students, in line with other 

Catholic High Schools in the 

region, and considerably more 

affordable than other private 

educational alternatives. Yet, for 

many families, SLS would be economically 

impossible without the 

financial assistance provided 

through charitable gifts, scholarships, 

in-kind donations and other 

contributions. 

The school’s total operational 

expenses in 2008-09 exceeded 

$3.7 million; tuition and fees in 

the amount of $3.39 million were 

collected. Donations make up the 

difference. Unfortunately this 

year, gifts to the Annual Fund 

were down nearly 23 percent. 

This was partially due to a 

decrease in corporate matching 

gift program participation, but it 

was also due to decreased numbers 

of donors. The Annual 

Green & Gold Gala helped offset 

the difference with nearly a 10 

percent increase from the previous 

year. Also helping to offset 

the decrease in donations is an 

increase in business participation 

in EITC and the establishment of 

a handful of new privately funded 

scholarships. To keep tuition 

affordable, SLS strives to control 

costs and continually increase 

giving. We ask you to help by 

contributing in any way you can. 

Remember, it isn’t the 

amount of your gift that matters. 

With 10,000 alumni, even the 

smallest gift can make a difference. 

Help to continue the legacy 

of SLS. 

Please continue to give, 

whether online, using the 

enclosed envelope, or by calling 

412-561-3583 x 119. 


Matching Gifts 

The following businesses and 

the alumni and friends who 

work with them are an important 

asset to SLS. In fiscal year 

2008-09, matching gifts provided 

an additional $9,700. 

Although down by about 25 

percent from the previous year, 

matching gifts remain an important 

aspect of our efforts. If 

your employer offers a matching 

gift program, please take 

advantage of this opportunity to 

increase your gift to SLS. 

ACE INA Foundation 

Bank of New York Mellon 

CA, Inc. 

Chevron Humankind Matching 

Gift Program 

Glaxo Smith Kline Foundation 

GE Foundation 

The Hillman Company 

Illinois Tool Works Foundation 

Microsoft Corporation 

Morgan Stanley 

PNC Bank Foundation 

PPG Industries Foundation 

Shell Oil Company Foundation 

Specialty Bar Products Co. 

T. Rowe Price Assoc. 

Foundation 

Verizon 

Wells Fargo Foundation 


Seton-La Salle Catholic High School 

Rebel Pride Club (to $99) continued 

Larrimor’s in memory of Mark Gustine 

Mr. Brian Lease ‘79 

Mr. Gerard S. Lucarelli, Jr. ‘83 

Mr. John Maciejczyk ‘72 

Mr. Louis Magnotti ‘76 

Mr. Richard Mahla ‘71 

Ms. Ellen Marks in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. Matthew Marshall ‘87 

MSgt. Thomas B. Ulam (Ret) & 

Mary (McConville) ‘45 Ulam 

Mrs. Rosemary (Tarzia) Mastrangelo ‘80 

Mr. Paul Matthew ‘61 

Mr. Dennis McCann ‘72 

Mr. John McCurdy ‘62 

LtC.(Ret) Charles P. McDowell ‘62 

Mr. Daniel McGervey ‘83 

Mr. William McMahon ‘64 

M/M Henry Metting 

Mr. John Meyer ‘86 

Mr. Patrick Murtagh ‘00 

Dr. William Naughton ‘61 

Mr. Robert Nedzesky ‘69 

M/M David Nickerson in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. David Nugent ‘72 

Office Depot 

Ms. Sally O’Leary in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

M/M Joseph Olesky in honor of Rebecca A. 

Olesky ‘05 & Sarah E. Olesky ‘08 

OMEX and David Littmann in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Ms. Selina Palermo ‘81 

M/M Paul* & Paula Palmer in memory of 

James L. Palmer* 

M/M David Pavlik in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Ms. Joan (Monahan) Pechak ‘51 

Ms. Meghan Perry ‘04 

M/M George Petro 

Mrs. Mildred Pfeifer in memory of 

Regina Evans Olson 

Mr. Robert Racunas in memory of 


Mr. John Riordan ‘67 

Mr. Paul Rossman ‘83 

Mr. David Rudolph ‘74 

Mrs. Kathleen (Dolan) Ryan ‘53 

M/M Lucio Santella in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

SchoolPAX 

Mr. Kurt Schulte ‘74 

Ms. Janet Seehausen ‘66 

Ronald, Francie & Lori (‘10) Sharp in 

memory of Pap Pap Frank Pushnick 

Mr. James Sheppard ‘04 

Sister Carita Shields ‘51 

Mr. William Skruck in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. James Slavish ‘61 

Ms. Elizabeth (DeIuliis) Soltoff ‘77 

Paul & Susan Stafura 

Mrs. Mary Judy (Feuer) Stewart ‘64 in 

memory of Ted White 

Mr. Robert Sucky ‘83 

Judy Thompson & Gary White in memory 


Tommarello Family 75 in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Ms. Norma Very in memory of 

Douglas C. Very ‘85 

Mr. Edward Villella ‘70 

M/M James Vogel 

M/M Michael ‘71& Kate Walker 

Ms. Marilyn Walsh ‘76 

Mr. David Weinheimer ‘60 

Mrs. Rita (Egler) Weir ‘67 in memory of 

Anna and Leo Egler 

M/M James D. Wellinger in honor of Lisa 

(Wellinger) Hooper ‘00 & Jay Hooper ‘00 

M/M Marty White 

Ms. Courtney Wilkins ‘05 

Mrs. Barbara (Fajerski) Williford ‘65 

M/M Robert Willison in memory of 

Mark Gustine 

Mr. Mark Zeiler ‘95 

Mr. Richard Ziegler ‘71 

Mr. Michael Ziemski ‘78 

Thanks to all our 30 for 30 participants 

As the first official event of the 

30th Anniversary of the 

school’s merger, we blasted an 

email to all SLS Alumni asking for 

a donation of $30. We thank the 

following who replied quickly and 

helped jump-start this important 

year. Thanks to: 

Mr. & Mrs. Keith Creehan ‘80 

Mr. & Mrs. Rocco Panucci ‘81 

Glenn Streno ‘80 

Molly Meacham ‘98 

Mr. William Talerico ‘84 

Mr. Michael Kuntz ‘90 

Mrs. Lori (Engott) Spaulding ‘85 

Joseph Brunetti ‘80 

Mr. Nicholas Cerminaro ‘82 

Derek Nolan ‘87

Continuing the Legacy 2009-10 Annual Fund 

for Tuition Assistance 


Development 

Assistant and 

Alumni Events 

Coordinator 

Are you keeping in touch? 

High school is the time when many of us develop 

life-long friendships—the kind not affected by life 

status or distance. With the art of letter writing 

drawing its last breaths, it seems everyone is turning 

to email to keep in touch with friends. The popularity 

of Facebook among the over-30 demographic is 

growing exponentially with each old friend we find. 

Yes, it may be true that communicating via email 

and websites isn’t as personal as letters and phone calls yet, because 

of technology, I am “talking” with more former classmates on a regular 

basis than I ever thought possible. 

Still, there is no substitute for those face to face meetings, and 

hearing “You haven’t changed a bit.” Some classes have reunions 

every year, or at least every five years; others haven’t gotten together 

as a group since the day they graduated. If there’s one thing I have 

heard at every reunion I have attended in the last few years, it’s this: 

“We should get together more often.” Then a mad scramble ensues to 

gather business cards and email addresses. 

I know there are smaller groups of friends who have been able to 

stay in touch and have found some really creative ways to correspond 

with each other and get together between reunions. I want to write 

an article for the Spring ‘10 SLS Review sharing your stories. 

Whether you hold monthly happy hours, annual lunches during the 

Christmas season, or weekly web-chats, please send me an email at 

gansera@slshs.org and tell me how you have been able to keep in 

touch with your high school friends. Who knows, your ideas might 

inspire someone else to get the “old gang” back together! 

Sincerely, 

Bro. Joe Mahon honored 

Brother Joseph F. Mahon, FSC, 

principal of Seton-La Salle from 1979 

to 1985 celebrated 50 years with the 

Christian Brothers on May 3, 2009 with 

a mass and reception at San Miguel 

School of Camden in New Jersey where 

he teaches and resides. Pictured is 

Brother Joe with Brother Dennis Malloy, 

F.S.C., the Provincial of the Baltimore 

Province. 

The Annual Fund for Tuition 

Assistance is one of the many 

important ways SLS continues to 

provide excellent educational 

opportunities. We value your 

participation and in appreciation, 

hope you will accept the benefits of 

giving at the various levels: 

Founders’ Circle ($5,000+) 

• Recognition as a Founders’ Circle 

contributor in the Founders’ 

Dinner & Awards 

program 

• Two complimentary invitations to 

the Founders Dinner (biennial) 


the annual dinner auction 

• One Green & Gold Pass* 

In Fide et Caritate Circle ($2,500+) 


the Founders Dinner (biennial) 


the annual Dinner Auction 


Principal’s Circle ($1,000+) 


the Dinner Auction 


Green & Gold Circle ($500+) 


SLS Sentinel Club ($250+) 

Friends of SLS Club ($100+) 

Rebel Pride Club (to $99) 

SLS Review Subscriber $10 

• All Club level gifts of $10+ 

receive an SLS window decal 

• All alumni and friends receive the 

SLS Review. 

* The gift Green & Gold Pass 

entitles the bearer to admission 

to all regular season home 

sporting events. 

Please use the enclosed 

envelope to make your 

donation or pledge to become a 

member of the Annual Fund Donor 

Circle at any level. 

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Pittsburgh, PA 

15226-2593 

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PH: 412-561-3583 

MISSION 

Through dedicated 

instruction in the academic 

disciplines, faithful teaching 

of the gospel, active 

participation in worship, 

and the generous sharing of 

time and talent, 


seeks to nurture and 

incorporate into its very life 

the message revealed in 

Jesus Christ. 

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