60 Explorer Fall 2009 Births Scott Wolpert, Esq. ’84 and his wife, Amy, a girl, Grace Elizabeth, on May 27, 2009. Daniel Keenan ’91 and his wife, Jessica, twin boys, Daniel and Michael, on September 11, 2008. The boys are named after their father and dear friend Michael Costello who perished in the World Trade Center terrorist attacks exactly seven years prior. John Rider ’91 and his wife, Julie, welcomed their first child, a boy, James Jefferis, on December 23, 2008. Michael O’Hara, PhD, MBA ’93 and his wife, Kristen, a girl, Paige <strong>La</strong>uren, on February 18, 2009. Brian Romano ’94 and his wife, Megan, their third child, a girl, Erin Margaret, on June 29, 2009. Honorees John Collins ‘95 and his wife, Patti, a girl, Rory Eileen, on July 2, 2009. J. Raymond Fitzpatrick, III, MD ’96 and his wife, Colleen, welcomed their first child, a boy, Liam Raymond, on March 31, 2009. Ryan Foley ’97 and his wife, Katie, a girl, Charlotte Fitzgerald, on August 7, 2009. Tim Fenningham ’98 and his wife Katie Durkin, their first child, a boy, Aiden Patrick, on January 16, 2009: He has already committed to <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>. John Travers ’98 and his wife, Ashley, welcomed their first child, Jack William, on October 15, 2008. Nick Coggins and his wife, Stacey, their third son, Liam Nolan, on July 16, 2009. Peter Sigmund ’85 received the Drexel University Harold W. Pote Behind Every Graduate Award for Excellence in Secondary <strong>School</strong> Teaching from the LeBow <strong>College</strong> of Business on June 13, 2009. In an effort to acknowledge the influence of excellent teaching, Drexel University established the Harold W. Pote Behind Every Graduate Award to provide an opportunity for at least one such teacher to be recognized during their commencement. The university asked all of their graduating seniors to nominate a teacher that has made a difference in their lives. A committee of Drexel faculty and students then chose among those nominated. The recipient exemplifies outstanding teaching, role modeling, and a commitment to students. Pete was nominated by Kevin Lutsch ’04, a former <strong>La</strong>b Manager at <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> and a business administration major who graduated from LeBow <strong>College</strong> of Business. In his nominating letter, Kevin praised Pete for recognizing the importance of experimental learning. “Mr. Sigmund recognized that high school students could hone and develop their technology and people skills by participating in a technology team management program.” Due to this life-transforming experience, Kevin will pursue a career in technology consulting upon his graduation from Drexel. Kevin further stated, “Mr. Sigmund embodies the spirit of the Harold W. Pote Award. He guided me to choose Drexel for its cooperative learning experiences, prepared me for the challenges of a collegiate education, emphasized the importance of business principles, and continues to help students to succeed in college and life.” Pete received a $2,000 prize and an additional $2,000 was donated Drexel University to <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> in the name of Pete Sigmund and Kevin Lutsch. Deaths John C. Ansel, MD ‘67 Joseph F. Bisciotti ‘69 Jerome F. Bradley ‘45 Edward “Ted” Byrne III ‘78 John F. Daly ‘51 Robert “Chip” D’Ambrosio ‘58 Joseph P. Earley ‘47 Michael J. Heaney ’64 Edward J. Holmes ‘89 Kevin R. Kierstead ‘69 James A. Kelly, Sr. ‘54 James L. Keogh, III ‘48 Walter A. McCool, DMD ‘46 John C. Nolan ‘44 James C. O’Rourke ’57 James G. Shields ‘47 Michael T. Vesey ‘77 Joseph Benz, father of Joseph ‘75 and grandfather of Thomas ‘10 Jennifer Bradley, the mother of Dylan Ozuna ’12 Richard E.Buck Ronald Carapellotti, father of Ron ‘12 and Alex Carapellotti ‘11 Daniel J. Clipner, father of Dan Clipner ’89 Ann Coleman, mother of Patrick ‘09 John Draganescu, father of John Draganescu, MD ’75, Mark Draganescu (Current Parent), grandfather of Mark S. Draganescu ’11 Bernard Freitag Col. Willliam B. Fynes, Sr. (Ret.), father of Bill ‘65 and John ‘68 Anthony A. Galante, father of Anthony A. Galante ‘02 Jacqueline Anne Hughes Hathaway Gouin, mother of Richard ‘65, Michael ‘68, George ‘69 and Gerald ‘72 Cathering Koenig, mother of George A. Koenig ‘59 Rosario “Roy” Lomanno, father of Mark ‘71 and James ‘73 Daniel J. McCollum, III, father of Joe McCollum ‘08 Andrew Weaver, father of Michael Weaver ’84
The Golden Age of T V: A Really Big Show THE 2009 LA SALLE A UCT ION Please join the Men of <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> and the Mothers’ Club as we celebrate the memories a nd the magic of the Golden A ge of TV. Saturday, November 7, 2009 <strong>La</strong> <strong>Salle</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> 6:00 PM Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres and Silent Auction 7:45 Dinner ~ 9:00 PM Live Auction Followed by Mass and Continental Breakfast Sponsored by For more information visit the online auction website: www.lschs.org/auction or contact the auction office at 215-402-4915 or auction@lschs.org GLOBAL PACKAGING, INC.