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52 Explorer Fall 2009 Legacy Photos Second Generation Explorers The Class of 2013 includes forty-five “legacies,” students whose fathers, grandfathers or great grandfathers are graduates of La Salle College High School. These students are pictured above with Principal Joseph Marchese and President Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 at the Freshman Orientation on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. First Row (left to right): Principal Joseph Marchese, Michael Avallone, Eric Bridgeford, James Carroll, Michael Casey, Michael Celoni, Matthew Chadwick, Anthony Checchi, Breandan Colgan, and Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ‘60 Second Row (left to right): Zachary Connor, Thomas Coyle, Michael deLuca, Nicholas D’Orazio, Patrick Finlay, Brian Fischer, Mark Grasela, Denis Harp, and Peter Hildebrandt Third Row (left to right): Steven Hladczuk, Luke Kane, Brendan Koch, Kurt Lutter, Mark Lynch, Joseph Maginnis, David Malone, Joseph Markmann, and John Mastronardo Fourth Row (left to right): William Mischler, Patrick Morrissey, Thomas Noonan, Kevin O’Donnell, Philip Plourde, James Princivalle, Christopher Rocco, and Erik Scannapieco Top Row (left to right): Trent Simmons, Riley Slusarski, Matthew Strolle, Robert Suter, Sean Waters, Ryan Williams , Ryan Winslow, Alexander Wolanin, and Andrew Yeamans Missing from the photo: Brian Robinson and Sean O’Brien Third Generation Explorers Pictured with Principal Joseph Marchese and Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 are five boys from the Class of 2013 whose fathers and grandfathers are graduates of La Salle College High School. (left to right): Principal Joseph Marchese, Joseph Markmann, Robert Suter, Michael Avallone, Sean Waters, Ryan Williams, and Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ‘60
53 Explorer Fall 2009 classnotes 1930’s LTC William O’Donnell, USAF (Ret.) ’38 plays golf three days a week and still shoots under his age (89). Joseph Gavaghan ‘39 is enjoying his old age visiting son Patrick Gavaghan ‘62 at his homes in Raleigh, NC and Jackson Hole, WY. James McGoldrick ’39 is a retired WW II Naval Aviator. Jim and is wife Mildred celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in May 2009 and Jim has retired as a City Councilman in North Wildwood, NJ. Jim and Mildred are the parents of three children, seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. 1940’s Philip O’Neill ’41 writes that the O’Neill’s continue their travels. They have gone on 39 trips including 70 countries, 42 trans-Atlantic crossings, and 23 cruises totaling 900 days at sea. Leonard Whalen ’42 writes that he is still enjoying life in Florida and lives with his daughter. “God Bless to All”. Joseph Bergan ’44 sadly lost his wife Marion on January 6, 2009 after a 25-year long courageous battle with breast cancer. They had just celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary and months earlier, welcomed their eighth grandchild. Dominic Marino ’44 regretfully reports they he has lost two daughters, but is delighted to have eight grandchildren and is proud of the Catholic influence in their education. Carl Helwig ’45 is having a get together with some 1956 classmates and their wives at Michael’s Cove on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay: Jim Goodyear, John Tuohy, Kevin Carey, and Cliff Gillespie will be in attendance. James W. Jones ’45 is taking his grandson, Matt Lamson ’08 on a trip to Spain. He will be entering his sophomore year at La Salle University. His four years of Spanish at La Salle College High School will be a big help. Martin Pendergast ’45 watched with pride as his grandson, Kyle Finlay, graduated from La Salle College High School in May of 2009. A second grandson, Patrick Finlay, will be entering La Salle in the fall, following his brother’s and grandfather’s footsteps. William Bailey ’46 is happy with his move to Richmond, VA. Harry Reckner ’46 is still working with his youngest son making glass eyes for taxidermy. They make machinery for the company in his machine shop at home. Harry is restoring an Austin Healy sports car. Charles Wynn ‘46 was named “Volunteer of the Year” for visits to patients in convalescent hospitals in San Rafael, CA. Charlie was a participant in “Human Race” fundraiser for affordable housing in Marin County, CA. James Fallon ’47 has been married to his wife, Dolores, for 58 years, resulting in eight children, thirty-three grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. Jim is Secretary of Fort Dix Retiree Council. He retired PARNG as SGM. George Guld ’47 reports that after living in a two-story log home for twenty-seven years in the Pocono Mountains, will be moving to Schuylkill County. Nicholas Marino ’47 welcomes emails from his classmates to njmarino1938@aol.com. August Ober, Jr., ‘47 writes that his granddaughter, Candice, made him a great-grandfather this year. Robert Jardel ‘48 and his wife Dorothy have a new great-grandson – Michael James Allison, born April 19, 2009. William Sharpe ’48 finally made his long-awaited trip to the Galapagos Islands this year. The Tour Guide mentioned Mendel as well as Darwin. Gerald Speitel ’48 was awarded the Drexel 100 Medal at the Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia on May 2, 2009 by C.R. Pennoni, President of Drexel University and Dominic Caruso, Chairman of the Drexel 100. The Drexel 100 is the Drexel University Hall of Fame and only 194 graduates have received this honor. These outstanding alumni embody Drexel’s heritage of excellence and achievement in their professional accomplishments, public service, and philanthropic activities. Gerald received a BS in Civil Engineering from the Drexel Evening College in 1963 and a MS in Engineering Management from Drexel University School of Engineering in 1967. He was President of Speitel Associates, a Consulting Engineering firm specializing in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He founded the firm in 1972 and it grew to 140 employees before becoming part of BCM Engineers in 1996. He was a licensed Professional Engineer in seven states and a licensed Land Surveyor and Professional Planner in the State of New Jersey. Gerald has been President of the New Jersey Consulting Engineers Council, the South Jersey Branch and New Jersey Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. On the national level, he was ASCE Director of District One and Zone One Vice President. He was elected the 1989 Delaware Valley Engineer of the Year and was later selected for the New Jersey Engineer of the Year and the Distinguished New Jersey Civil Engineer Awards. Drexel previously recognized Gerald with the College of Engineering Alumni Service Award, the Mary S. Irick Drexel Medal, the Key “D’ Award, the Joseph Vetter Service to the University Award, and the Twenty-Year Attainment Award. Gerald serves on the Ocean City High School Advisory Board for “Project Lead the Way”, a program which encourages students to consider a career in engineering and architecture. Peter Finley, EdD ’49 and his wife Nancy celebrated their golden anniversary this summer. They took their three grandchildren on a trip to Ireland to visit one of their ancestral homes in County Donegal. Joseph Margre ’49 now has sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandsons. Ted Regan ’49 is very proud of La Salle Academics and Sports!
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