MAY 2006 ALUMNEWS OF XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL

ALUMNEWS OF XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL
MAY 2006

In this Issue
9 Sizing The Impact of Xavier’s Top Gift
Mike Fernandez ’72 recently pledged $5 million to Xavier, making for
the largest gift ever given to the school. One possible use of the funds
would bring a great asset to Xavier and to the 16th Street community.
12 Filling The Bookshelf: Xavier Authors Share Their Talents
The alumni office petitioned Xavier graduates who have published
books of all kinds, and we heard back from dozens of alumni eager
to tell us about their work. Two prolific Xavier writers shared some
of their writing tips and told us about some of their experiences
in two very different aspects of the literary world.
16 Xavier’s Finest…2006 Hall of Fame Members Introduced
Every three years, Xavier inducts accomplished alumni into its Hall
of Fame, a collection of some of the most successful, memorable,
and loyal Sons of Xavier. Inductees are graduates, faculty members
or administrators that have distinguished themselves as outstanding
“followers of Christ.” Now, meet the newest honorees set to be
inducted at the November Hall of Fame dinner.
DEPARTMENTS
1 President’s Message
2 From the Headmaster
3 News from the Quad
21 ReuKNIGHTed
May 2006 Vol. 9 No. 2
XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL
Rev. Daniel J. Gatti, S.J. ’59
President
Joseph Gerics, Ed.D.
Headmaster
Office of Advancement
and Alumni Relations
Joseph F. Gorski
Vice President for Advancement
and Alumni Relations
Eric Lamar Rivers
Director of Annual Giving
Michael L. Benigno ’00
Managing Editor of Alumnews
Director of Alumni Relations
and Public Information
Loual Puliafito ’00
Advancement Officer
Helene Strong
Parents’ Association Coordinator
Barbara Ciulla
Advancement Office Manager
23 Class Notes
27 Mileposts
Contributing Writers
Lt. Col. Roy Campbell
Joseph Gorski
Karol Kurzatkowski ’06
Martin Kurzatkowski ’02
Loual Puliafito ’00
Deacon Vincent Laurato
Rev. Robert O’Hare, S.J.
Maxime Sinal ’07
Helene Strong
Tim Sullivan ’82
Rod Walker
Photography
Michael Benigno ’00
Joseph F. Gorski
Loual Puliafito ’00
28 From the
Advancement Office
Alumnews, the Xavier High School
magazine, is published three times
a year by Xavier High School.
Correspondence and address
changes should be mailed to:
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Xavier High School
30 West 16th Street
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A collection of books
by Xavier authors.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Read A
Good Book
Lately?
Dear Alumni, Parents and Friends,
Schools and books go together. In school buildings there are notebooks,
textbooks, school books, library books, reference books, book bags, bookcases,
bookshelves, bookstores and even some students known as bookworms. In
most schools, books now share space with computers that provide a whole
new universe of information to devouring young minds. School libraries have
become Library Learning Centers, connected through the Internet to a vast range
of resources far and beyond the confines of the school’s walls. In this issue of
Alumnews, for your reading enjoyment, we feature the special accomplishment
of many of our alumni who have become authors of books. We commend
them all, for sharing their wisdom, insight and imagination with a wider
audience through the written, published word.
There’s an old adage, don’t judge a book by its cover. True for books, and
true for life as well. How often are we tempted to judge the value of something
simply by its appearance; to even judge another person simply by his or her
appearance? Face value is often merely apparent value and may not always be
accurate, true value. Just as one has to get to know a person before coming to a
valid opinion of that person, so the book’s pages have to be turned, the book read,
before one can make an assessment of value, helpfulness or enjoyment. Another
metaphoric expression comes to mind: his life read like an open book. Sometimes
heard in a eulogy for the deceased, it reflects the ease with which someone was
understood, an admirable quality of the person’s life—no hidden dark corners,
no subterfuge, no “get to know me if you can,” but rather, here I am, warts and all,
nothing to hide, content with my life and comfortable with your getting to know
it. Would that we all led lives as transparent as an open book!
Sometimes only late in life do we appreciate those near and dear to us.
E. W. Richardson, in his book, Through Smoked Glass, says it well in a poem,
“My Father’s Face”: In my father’s face I see/ the lines etched by time, / good times and
bad, / happy and sad./ Those lines may be read, / like the words on a page. . ./ they form
the book of his life./ When I was younger, / I never took the time/ to read those lines, /
to open the book…/ But now, I am older/ and as my own life/ is being written, / I can’t
put it down/ the open book/ of my father’s face. . ./ It’s there on the wall, / quiet and
smiling/ and in the mirror, / each morning.
Schools and books go together in a special way here at Xavier. Part of our
mission is to insure that as the books of our students’ lives are being written, they
will be open books; open to growth, open to hear the cries of the poor, and open
to respond to those cries with generous service. And again, for helping Xavier to
accomplish this, thank you.
God bless you always,
Rev. Daniel J. Gatti, S.J. ’59
President
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FROM THE HEADMASTER
Ignatian Values are Alive at Xavier
When Sons of Xavier gather at reunions or in the course
of their continuing friendships, they often recall the hours
they spent reading, studying and taking notes to master the
subject matter of their courses. Some of their memories are
more positive than others!
Yet alumni all realize that many of the lessons they took
from Xavier to college and life were learned outside the
classroom. They often cite the hard work, responsibility and
accountability permeating every aspect of life on 16th Street,
from discipline to homework to sports and JROTC.
Since 1847 the Ignatian tradition has been the most
important element of Xavier High School’s identity. This
tradition is alive and well today, not only in the full-credit
Religion classes required for all students, but also in service
and retreat programs. Freshmen and sophomores participate
in one-day retreats with their advisement (homeroom)
groups. Junior retreats are held overnight for two or three
advisement groups at Manresa on Staten Island. The retreat
program culminates in the four-day Kairos retreat for seniors,
offered six times this year. Kairos is optional, and over the
past decade the program has grown in popularity. Many
students find it to be a life-changing experience, and the
fact that 97% of the senior class participates is a testament
to its effectiveness.
The service program has also grown. Sophomores and
juniors contribute ten hours of service to their parish, a
community service agency, recreation program or elementary
school. Seniors make a greater commitment to service
to others, a minimum of six hours every Monday for twelve
consecutive weeks. Our 225 seniors this year are working in
110 agencies in all five boroughs, in day care centers, soup
kitchens, nursing homes, schools, hospitals, adult day care
centers, and one hospice. Reflection on their service is central
to this program.
The Companions of St. Francis Xavier (CFX) is our
program of service trips scheduled over the summer. This
year, 97 Companions of St. Francis Xavier, more than 10% of
the student body, and several alumni will make two trips to
Tennessee to work with Appalachian Habitat for Humanity,
and one trip to Tijuana with Esperanza International. Not
only do they devote a week of their vacation to hard physical
labor building housing for the poor; they also commit to
fundraising during the year to defray expenses.
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While we continue to pray for more vocations to the
Society of Jesus, the desire of so many committed lay
people on our faculty to participate in the Society’s
educational mission, not only in academics but also in
spiritual formation, should be noted. For example, 26 faculty
members (over 40%!) and three administrators served as
leaders on Kairos retreats, and 25 teachers volunteered to
direct senior reflection groups. Also, 19 faculty members will
make a total of 25 trips as CFX chaperone. Such participation
typifies our faculty’s remarkable dedication to Xavier High
School and to their students.
Xavier High School’s institutional commitment to students’
formation in retreats and service should also be noted.
Retreats are scheduled during the academic year, and seniors
on Kairos are excused from three days of classes. Senior
classes do not meet on Mondays during the twelve weeks
of Christian service. This sacrifice of instructional time may
be considered unusual for a school which stresses academic
achievement, but it demonstrates Xavier’s investment in the
vision of Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J.:“Today our prime educational
objective must be to form men for others; men who
will live not for themselves but for God and his Christ.”
Prayer, the Mass and the sacraments have always been
and continue to be important elements of campus ministry
at Xavier High School. Today students’ spiritual formation
is further enriched by a vibrant retreat program and opportunities
for direct service to those in need.
The Sons of Xavier realize that their alma mater is
remarkable in many ways, particularly in the extended roles
our teachers, administrators and staff embrace. I am most
grateful for our faculty’s involvement in their students’
lives in so many ways--in the Regiment, the arts, athletics
and extracurricular activities, to mention just a few, and
especially in Xavier’s religious mission. Reunion conversations
demonstrate that alumni share my pride in our faculty’s
commitment and dedication, which is an inspiration to their
students.
Joseph Gerics Ed.D
Headmaster
JOSEPH GERICS, Ed.D.
Headmaster

IN BRIEF:
Xavier’s JROTC Regiment has had
a remarkable year, capturing several
titles and performing at a number
of prestigious events….
The Alumni Phonathon took place
in January, raising over $201,000, which
surpassed Xavier’s goal of $150,000
over three weeks…
The Beefsteak Dinner brought together
over 275 alumni from all over the tri-state
area for a night of good times…
The 1st Annual Danny Pittaluga ’82
Basketball Tournament kicked off with
a great turnout—19 teams competed
against one another on March 25 while
paying tribute to a fallen classmate…
John Walsh ’39 received the Legion
of Honor, France’s highest national honor
in a ceremony that took place in front
of the entire Xavier community…
Spring sports are underway, but the
Athletics Program has already had a
successful season on a number of fronts…
The Parents’ Association Dinner Dance
took place in February, giving parents
a night of fun and entertainment…
The Acoustic Coffeehouse gave student
and faculty bands the chance to raise
funds for the upcoming Companions
of St. Francis Xavier service trips…
Quad
News from the
2006 Beefsteak Dinner
One of the most celebrated alumni events
of the year, the annual Beefsteak Dinner took
place January 20th, bringing in 279 alumni
for an evening of good friends, good food,
and celebration.
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served
starting at 6 p.m., and the group was welcomed
by Joe Gorski, Vice President for Advancement
and Alumni Relations. The event coincided with
a basketball triple-header against St. Edmond’s,
which has become an annual tradition. Dinner
was served at 7:15, followed by remarks from
Fr. Gatti and the drawing of raffle prizes and
the school’s $10,000 Spirit Day raffle.
Raffle prizes this year included golf clubs
and other golf gear, Xavier items, dinners to
Tracks Raw Bar and Grille donated by Bruce
Caulfield ’73, and a pair of Knicks tickets donated
by Paul Williamson ’57. A total of $1,665 was
raised from the raffle, and the pot for the 50/50
was $660. The winner of the $10,000 drawing
was Eva Klein, mother of Samuel Klein ’08.
The night was topped off by the fact that
Xavier emerged victorious in all three basketball
games!
Above: Eva Klein P’08 was the winner of
this year’s $10,000 Spirit Day raffle.
Fr. Gatti and Joe Gorski announced raffle
winners at the 2006 Beefsteak Dinner. The
raffle raised over $1,600 that evening thanks
to generous alumni vying for great prizes.
Xavier’s Advancement Officer Loual Puliafito
’00 spins the basket containing entries for the
$10,000 Spirit Day raffle.
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Xavier’s Regiment Makes Strides
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1 Cadets posing during the parade ceremony.
2 Xavier cadets on 5th Avenue during
the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
3 Fr. Gatti and two members of the Regiment
get a few words in with Edward Cardinal
Egan during the parade.
4 Pausing for a break in Times Square.
5 Performing in Duffy Square on March 16th.
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The JROTC program grew in size this
year, bringing the total number of registered
cadets to 318, and the last few
months have been very busy for the
military program. Current enrollment
stands at the following:
X-Squad has a total of 39 members,
up from last year’s 35
Raiders have a total of 34 members,
up from last year’s 32
The Rifle team has
12 cadets on varsity and
25 cadets on junior varsity
A snappy Regimental honor guard
formed up during the Winter Awards
Assembly to honor John Walsh ’39 as
he received the French Legion of Honor
from the French Consul General for his
exemplary service during World War II.
John addressed the Military History
Club on April 27th about his life in
France during World War II.
Twenty-six Xavier cadets served as
“Men for Others” on February 10th as
they volunteered to serve as a reception
honor guard during a Children’s
Leukemia Foundation Charity Ball at
Chelsea Piers. Cadets looked exceptionally
sharp at this black tie and evening
gown affair. Several alumni were in
attendance, and they were highly
complimentary of the bearing and
dedication of our cadets.
Freshman promotions were posted
on February 17th, and congratulations
go to all cadets who have earned promotions.
We look forward to the new
Corporals assuming greater leadership
responsibilities within the Regiment.
Fifty-three couples attended the
Military Ball in the Xavier gymnasium
on March 4th. The junior class saber
arch for seniors and their dates was
one of the highlights of the evening.
News from the Quad
Lt. Col. Roy Campbell, Senior Instructor
The X Squad captured seven trophies
during a recent competition at
arch rival Francis Lewis High School, in
Queens. A large contingent of X-Squad
Moms and Dads, and members of the
Xavier faculty and administration were
on hand.
On March 16th, the X-Squad performed
at Duffy Square, within Times
Square, at a wreath-laying ceremony
honoring the 19 soldiers of New York
City's 69th Infantry Regiment that have
been killed during the conflict in Iraq.
The next day, the Regiment marched
in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and
gave a performance at the 69th
Infantry Regiment’s Armory at 26th
St. and Lexington Avenue for the
soldiers and their families. Senator
Hillary Clinton was among the
various dignitaries in attendance
at the afternoon’s reception.
At the Emerson High School Drill
Meet on March 18th, Xavier’s X-Squad
continued their success and swept to
1st Place. They received trophies in
armed and unarmed platoon basic,
platoon trick, and inspection. The
Freshmen New Cadet squad also competed
against 15 other high schools,
but did not place in the top three.
The Raiders placed 4th overall in the
Brigade Championships held at Fr. Dix,
NJ on April 29th.
The Regiment’s Military History Club
is planning a trip to Washington, D.C.
on May 20th to visit the various memorials
and monuments, the Smithsonian,
Arlington Cemetery, and the Pentagon.
Finally, at Eastern Region Nationals
in Macon, GA in March, the X-Squad
captured two 1st Place trophies in
competition with 36 of the best high
school drill teams in America: Squad
Trick/Exhibition and Platoon Regulation
Drill.

News from the Quad
Alumni Phonathon
Surpasses Goals
Did you hear from us? The odds are that you did.
The 2006 Alumni Phonathon kicked off January 30, and
throughout the following two weeks over 40 graduates came
back into the building to help make this year’s fundraising
effortss one of the most successful phone drives ever.
A goal of $150,000 was set by the Advancement Team
prior to the start of the drive, striving for $50,000 in pledged
contributions for each of the three weeks. Ongoing efforts to
increase participation levels gained responses from alumni
that were new donors to Xavier.
“The commitment and drive that the volunteers displayed
says a lot about the Xavier mission of educating men for
others,” said Eric Lamar Rivers, Director of Annual Giving. The
phonathons would not have been a success without the support
of the alumni volunteers and we are now within striking
distance of meeting the $1,840,000 Annual Fund goal.
Music With a Mission
The Acoustic Coffeehouse was a
huge success again this year, raising
over $4500 to support the Companions
of St. Francis Xavier service trips that
are planned for this summer. A total of
97 students and 20 faculty members
are set to help construct homes in
Tijuana and in Tennessee as part of a
growing program whose popularity is
more reminiscent of a university than a
high school.
The Campus Ministry Department
wished to extend thanks to all the parents
who donated baked goods for the
event, and to the performers and volunteers
who made for a great evening
of entertainment.
Dozens of alumni helped make this year’s Alumni
Phonathon one of the most successful ever.
Each volunteer played a critical role in raising this
substantial contribution to the Annual Fund, a total of
$201,680 was raised—topping our goal. The Advancement
Team wishes to send a special thank-you to the Class of
1959, who filled an entire table in the library, and to Frank
Leahy ’41 and Frank Piasio ’54, whose dedication was evident
by their participation in all nine nights of the fundraising.
Student bands gave
an audience a
great night of
entertainment.
Rev. Bill McGowan, S.J. longtime Xavier college
counselor already had the perfect Santa Claus
beard when he was asked to make appearances
at a number of Christmas parties over the holiday
season. Fr. McGowan attended a total of
seven parties, including visits to Ciszek Hall, in
the Bronx, Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, and several
events at his residence, Murray-Weigel Hall
on the campus of Fordham University.
Robert and Fanny
Silano P ’08 (right) and
guests attended the
annual Parents’
Association Dinner
Dance on February 11.
The Dinner Dance was a wonderful
night of food and music where Xavier
parents got to know one another and
administration members in a relaxed,
fun atmosphere.
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Danny Pittaluga ’82
Remembered
The 1st Annual Danny Pittaluga ’82 Memorial Basketball
Tournament started with a great success on March 25th, bringing
19 teams of ball players together on a Saturday to pay tribute
to a fallen classmate, great teammate and special human being,
who tragically died in June 2004 of a sudden heart attack.
A group of Danny’s ‘82 classmates, including Tom Weatherall,
Tim Sullivan,Tim Tweedy and Chris Andrews, initiated the
1st Annual Tournament.The basketball theme was chosen to
honor Dan, who was #11 on the Xavier basketball team during
the days when Xavier’s teams were known as the “Warriors.”
After a leisurely breakfast, the first of the double-elimination
half-court games began in Xavier’s main gymnasium and
Commons, about thirty minutes late, although no JUG was
handed out.Teams consisted of three players, plus two alternates
to be substituted throughout competition. After some
fairly good but mostly comical and good-natured action, the
field was whittled down to four.The Final Four teams were the
All City Superstars, Friends of Mike Waitkus, Brennan’s Bums,
and Zoltion. In the final bracket that pitted Friends of Mike
Waitkus vs. All City Superstars and Brennan’s Bums vs. Zoltion,
Zoltion and the All City Superstars emerged victorious in closely
fought battles and headed for the championship game.
As a special surprise, guest referee Frank Caesar ’72 was on
hand for the final game, which was won by the undefeated All
City Superstars, consisting of Mike Waitkus ’82,Tim Derham ’83,
Ike Okeke ’82, Kirk Liddelow ’84, and their guest Earl Hunt.The
final score favored the All City Superstars 11-9.
A lunch reception held in Larkin Hall, sponsored by John
Corea ’82 and Patrick Dunne ’89, followed the games.
The success of the event largely lay in the perseverance of
Tom and Rocco DePrizio ’82, who put together the final pieces
over the last two weeks leading up to the Tournament, the
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assistance of the Advancement Staff, especially Loual Puliafito,
and Joe McGrane of the Athletic Department. Also, a “thankyou”
goes to the men who gave up a Saturday morning and, in
some cases, afternoon and night, to take part in all “phases” of
the event from pre-event set up through post-event festivities.
The Athletic Department and the Advancement Office
wished to thank Kevin Sammut ’07, who did brackets on the
computer and helped structure the games throughout the day.
– Tim Sullivan ’82
The attendees of the 1st Annual Danny Pittaluga ’82
Memorial Basketball Tournament.
News from the Quad
The winning team, the All City Superstars, consisting of Mike Waitkus ’82,
Tim Derham ’83, Ike Okeke ’82, Kirk Liddelow ’84, and their guest Earl Hunt
were presented with a trophy at the tournament by Fr. Gatti..

News from the Quad
Alumni Turn Out for Regional Receptions
Stuart, FL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Each year, Xavier plans alumni
receptions in several cities, and
this year a total of six successful
events took place in Washington
D.C., Boston, and throughout
Florida, in Fort Lauderdale, West
Palm Beach, Miami, and Stuart.
On December 7th, alumni living
in Washington, D.C., Maryland,
and Virginia were invited to
attend a reception at the Army
Navy Club, sponsored by Maj.
Francis Dong USA (ret.) ’67. Fifty-three
alumni arrived for cocktails and food
and were treated to a presentation by
Ambassador Vincent Battle ’58, United
States Ambassador to Lebanon from
2001 to 2004. Ambassador Battle spoke
of his experiences overseas and outlined
the complex relationship between
countries in the Middle East and the
United States.
Fr. Gatti and Joe Gorski spoke about
changes made to the Advancement
Team, and emphasized the importance
of maintaining Xavier bonds long after
graduation. We were happy to have in
attendance several college students
West Palm Beach, FL
Miami, FL
including George Ferzli ’05, Peter
Stefanski ’05, Georges Abikaram ’04
and James Riso ’05, who are now
students at Georgetown University.
Between February 26th and March
2nd, Fr. Gatti and Joe Gorski traveled to
Florida, where receptions were held to
give alumni living in the Sunshine State
the chance to gather together and
share great Xavier memories. In Stuart,
the reception and dinner was held at
Chantal’s restaurant, sponsored by Bob
Baratta ’58 and his wife, Carol.
Throughout the following week,
receptions were held at the homes of
several area alumni, including John
Balaguer ’53, in West Palm Beach,
Boston, MA
Washington, DC
Joseph Von Zwehl ’53 and his
wife, Noreen, in Fort Lauderdale,
and Rudy Cecchi ’69 and his
wife, Emily, in Miami.
A total of 79 alumni attended
the receptions in Florida, and
the Advancement Team wished
to extend thanks to those who
hosted and sponsored our
wonderful events.
Finally, on March 30th, Bostonarea
alumni were invited to a
reception at the Boston College Club,
sponsored by Jim McEleney ’83.
Twenty-three alumni attended the
event, on the 36th floor of the Bank
of America building, providing beautiful
views of the city. Joe Gorski and Fr.
Gatti gave guests an update on the
successes of many Xavier programs, and
announced Mike Fernandez’s donation
of $5 million, which is the largest single
gift ever made to Xavier. Patrick Sezen
’04, a student at Boston University, represented
the younger Xavier graduates
and spoke of the Xavier classmates he
still sees on campus as they continue
their friendship in college.
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Mike Fernandez ’72
makes $5 million gift to Xavier!
A $5 million dollar gift that was
pledged in early March by Mike
Fernandez ’72 is the largest single gift
ever made to Xavier High School. The
generous gift is currently earmarked
as the lead funding for a multipurpose
auditorium/theater, designed by
Holzman Moss Architecture, LLP. The
new building would be located in
the quadrangle space, between three
school buildings and the east side
of the Church of St. Francis Xavier.
The facility will be a valuable asset
for the school community, providing
space for student rehearsals and performances,
class assemblies, drama productions,
concerts, lectures and special
presentations. The facility could also be
made available on a rental basis to various
groups from the local community.
“The new building will be Xavier’s
first in 45 years,” commented Xavier
President, Fr. Gatti.“Not only a first class,
high tech auditorium/theater, but on its
initial level there would be a new student
commons gathering area which
during the school day would function
as a small group study hall, and after
school hours serve as a meeting space.
Sharing use of this facility with outside
groups provides Xavier with a wonderful
opportunity to establish ties with
other New Yorkers and at the same
time keep Xavier’s name in the public’s
awareness.”
Mike Fernandez has been very successful
in the healthcare industry, identifying
solid companies, building them
up and transforming them into leaders
in their field. In December 2004, he sold
CarePlus Health Plans and its two subsidiaries
to Humana, Inc. He recently
made a lead gift of $10 million dollars
to the University of Miami, School of
Business, a gift that will fund construction
of a 195,000 square foot building
housing an entrepreneurship center, an
information resource center, an undergraduate
placement center, an academic
pavilion, and student residences. He
is also active in the United Way of
greater Miami.
Fernandez made news last year in
the Miami papers following the sale
of three of his companies when his
former employees received a total of
$26 million dollars in bonuses.
In the words of Fr. Gatti,“Mike
Fernandez is an extraordinary individual
who recognizes the value of education
in a person’s life. Born in Cuba and later
raised in New York City, his success is
an ‘only in America story.’ His gift not
only speaks of his gratitude for his
Xavier Jesuit education and his wanting
to assist Xavier in its mission, but also
serves as a motivator, both to current
students and to present and future
alumni. In my March meeting with
him in Miami, he expressed his hope
that other alumni would step forward
and even exceed his own most generous
gift.”
He has graciously accepted Fr.
Gatti’s invitation to be this year’s commencement
speaker.
Fr. Gatti with Mike Fernandez ’72
during a visit in April.
Xavier’s quadrangle as it is today
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In Response to a Reader…
In January, we received a letter
from Bill Haybyrne ’60 who
shared his memories of the days
when all Xavier students
participated in the school’s
JROTC program. The Class of
1972 was the last class to be
required to take part in the
Regiment and the program has
existed on an optional basis ever
since. Lt. Col. Roy Campbell, head
of Xavier’s current Regiment,
shares his perspective on the
current military program.
The 1951 Xavier Rifle Team the
morning after firing what was the
highest score in Xavier's history while
competing against Maryland
University Freshmen.
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A Tribute to our History—A Hope for the Future
Forty-nine years ago, I entered Xavier as a Freshman. I knew that my friends who were
going to attend Fordham Prep, Regis, Loyola, Brooklyn Prep, and St. Peter’s Prep were going to
receive an excellent education, administered in the Jesuit tradition. I knew that I was going to
receive all of that as well — but I was going to receive it, additionally, in a unique environment
that emphasized, fostered, and valued self-discipline, self-control and leadership.
When people saw us behaving ourselves (for the most part) on the subways and in the
streets of New York, they assumed that Xavier imposed a significant degree of discipline on us.
What they didn’t understand is that Xavier did not impose that discipline on us, we imposed it
on ourselves. That was what we learned from the “Military School” environment that we experienced.
It was a “culture” that we, as students, adopted and it permeated every aspect and
every minute of our life at Xavier.
Rather than stifle us or take away our initiative, I believe, it helped us to develop leadership,
self-reliance and responsibility for ourselves and our actions. What other group of one
thousand teenagers could you place in an empty armory week after week without adult
supervision and have all 1000 teens strive to master the communal exercise of marching in
unison and to excel in the manual of arms, to develop the internal discipline necessary for
1000 individuals to work as one. And those of us who lived the “Military School” experience
remember that it was really the Cadets who ran The Regiment. Of course the Prefect of
Discipline and the Military Science staff provided guidance, direction, and evaluation (it was
not an adult-less world), but it was the Cadets who planned the drill sessions, formed the battalions
each week for drill, and gave the commands, the instructions, and the criticism. We disciplined
ourselves with our Cadet MPs; “Guardhouse” (or “Jug”) was administered by a Cadet
Officer. Our standards of personal appearance and neatness were monitored by inspections
conducted by Cadet Officers. All of the discipline, control, responsibility, leadership, came from
within us—not from outside us.
I would never suggest that leadership and self-discipline cannot be taught or learned in
an environment other than a “Military School.” Of course they can. However, at Xavier our
entire day, every day, proceeded in a culture of student-led leadership, self-discipline, and
exceptional etiquette. We began our days with the same prayers that began the day at every
other Jesuit High School. But our days also began with saluting “To The Colors,” and with
“Attention to Orders.” We stood at “attention” when a teacher or guest entered the classroom.
Our assemblies began at “attention” and continued at “parade rest.” We rendered
the “hand salute” to priests and Religious that we passed in the street. The Regiment
marched down 16th Street from the school to the Parish Church for First Friday Mass every
month. Unlike the typical Jesuit High School, our days were immersed in a dual culture —
Jesuit Catholic and American Military— the Xavier culture. Our days were so intensely
value-laden that we could not help but absorb, if not embrace, its values.
“Xavier Military” set us apart. Just wearing the uniform on the subways of NYC taught us
to stand proud, even if we stood alone. That uniform wasn’t just a school sweater or jacket,
something commonplace. It drew attention. We exemplified “with colors flying, guidons
high, stand so all the world can see.” Many of my friends who went to Cardinal Hayes, All
Hallows, or Fordham Prep, admitted to me, many years later, that they had looked up to us
at Xavier (despite their teasing at the time) because they knew that we had to learn everything
that they had to learn, but we had to do it in a military culture and with additional
time commitments. They admired the discipline that we embodied and the bond that we
shared because of the uniform. As one of them said,“You guys stood for something.”
We were fortunate to experience Xavier as a distinctive, unique, and character building
experience. I encourage the Sons of Xavier who experienced “The Regiment” as it was then, to
express their disappointment at the great loss of Xavier’s uniqueness. Perhaps it is not too late,
nor too uphill a battle, to recapture that greatness and offer that same distinctive, dual culture
to today’s Xavier students who deserve it every bit as much as we did. I am confident they
will respond to it with a commitment equal to ours.
– Bill Haybyrne ‘60

The X-Squad filing out on “First Friday,” from the 1960 Evening Parade. Ready for a parade in 2004.
As the current Senior Army
Instructor (SAI) at Xavier High School,
I read Bill Haybyrne’s (Xavier ‘60) letter
with great interest and also with
intense admiration. Indeed, I never miss
an opportunity to remind our cadets of
the Regiment’s extraordinary (and
unique!) legacy of military excellence.
That said, I’m pleased to report that
today’s cadets are deeply committed to
achieving precisely the same objectives
as Bill’s class. Today, just as in Bill’s days
here at Xavier, cadets challenge themselves
and each other to uphold the
Regiment’s timeless values of selfless
service and sterling integrity. The
Sergeants and I strive for that combination
of student-led leadership and
exceptional internal discipline that
have long been hallmarks of the Xavier
Regiment.
Recently, cadets read accounts from
the Xavier Evening Parades of the
1940s and 1950s, and they were somewhat
surprised to learn that the
Regiment drilled for 90 minutes each
week at a neighborhood armory. Their
reaction? “That must have done wonders
for discipline and esprit de corps!”
I would love to have access to a
local armory for reviews and for battalion
drills for 90 minutes each week, but
at the moment, our cadets execute
their drills and instill strict military discipline
during weekly inspections and
parades in the Gymnasium and in the
Commons.
Today, the Regiment encompasses
one third of the student body, and senior
cadet officers do run the Regiment
to the maximum extent possible.
Cadets plan and execute drills, parade
practices, fall and spring reviews, and
military balls. Cadets award merits and
demerits for regulation infractions,
improper duty performance, and unacceptable
appearance.
Cadets devise and present Military
History presentations and take field
trips to West Point and to military battlefields.
Cadets enjoy paintball outings
three times each school year. The X-
Squad, the Raiders, and the Rifle Team
continue to field highly competitive
and deeply committed cadet studentathletes.
Finally, cadets maintain computerized
personnel and supply
records, and they run the Regimental
Supply Room.
In sum, the rich history of Xavier’s
Regiment continues to unfold in the
context of a voluntary JROTC program.
As SAI, I offer each new freshman class
9 weeks of orientation to the Regiment
before students are required to make a
decision to continue with Military
Science or not. (In fact, I take all of the
freshman to the Rifle Range in the
basement and insist that all students
conduct familiarization rifle marksmanship
training. This has served to convince
some “undecided” students to
join the Regiment.)
This year, 125 ninth graders (roughly
half of the class) opted to join the
Regiment for all of freshman year.
Retention rates have been above 90%
into sophomore year. Ultimately, it
appears feasible that about half of the
student body will participate in the
Regiment for all four years of their high
school careers.
Of course, numbers alone do not tell
the whole story. The most important
measure of success is the quality of the
ultimate product of the Xavier
Regiment.
Along these same lines, as a West
Pointer, I sometimes wonder about
the quality of today’s Military Academy
product. Every time my West Point
Class of ‘79 returns to the Academy
for periodic five-year reunions, the
Generals tell us that the current cadets
are smarter, stronger, and tougher than
our own class. True or not, as long as
current West Point graduates become
outstanding Second Lieutenants, it
doesn’t really matter how they stack
up against my class of “Old Grads.”
Similarly, as long as today’s Xavier
cadets graduate with the same sense
of discipline, leadership and integrity
as their predecessors, we can be quite
satisfied with the results.
– Lt. Col. Roy Campbell
Alumnews welcomes your thoughts
and comments on this issue.
Send your letters to Mike Benigno,
Director of Alumni Relations.
email benignom@xavierhs.org
mail Xavier High School
30 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
Your letters may be published in
future issues.
MAY 2006 — ALUMNEWS
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A room of one’s own
was what the literary great Virginia
Woolf said was needed for a writer to
be able to create. She wasn’t just referring
to a physical space, but also to the
ability to support oneself, the amount
of independence required to think on
ones own. It’s too early to see how the
scandals like those surrounding the
works of James Frey and Dan Brown
will affect the publishing world, and
new forms of media are changing the
way we experience the arts. But over 75
years after Woolf delivered her series of
famous lectures, her theory has
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Dave Anderson’s
1947 yearbook portrait
from the Evening Parade.
XAVIER AUTHORS
ON THE CRAFT
Writing
OF
By Michael Benigno ’00
become an adage.
Two of Xavier’s most prolific authors
recently spoke with Alumnews about
their own writing techniques and their
personal writing spaces. They have led
very different careers—one a longtime
Pulitzer Prize winning columnist for
the New York Times, the other a prolific
thriller writer who also managed to
build a successful career as a physician—and
together, they have published
more than 50 titles.
In 1984, F. Paul Wilson ’64 published
the first of what would be ten books
telling the story of a character his read-
F. Paul Wilson’s
1964 yearbook portrait
from the Evening Parade.
ers would come to know and love—
Repairman Jack.“The first book started
after a frustrating dream where I was
being chased around a rooftop by this
thing that I couldn’t get away from,”
Wilson explained.“When I woke up, I
thought that would be a great story.
Now I have to come up with a character
to make that work.”
The character Wilson thought of
turned out to be an urban mercenary
who takes justice into his own hands.
“If you have a problem that the system
can’t fix for you, or if the problem is the
system itself, you go to a guy outside

the system,”Wilson explained.
Repairman Jack has no formal identification
and lacks a Social Security
Number. He isn’t a former government
agent and Wilson said he made a point
to portray him as an ordinary person,
without any kind of superpowers.“I’d
say he’s a blue-collar hero—he drinks
beer, doesn’t drink martinis, likes
Pringles, and hangs out in a bar. I really
wanted to avoid spandex and superpowers.”
Over the past 30 years, Wilson has
lived in Wall Township, New Jersey,
where he began to establish his career
as a family practitioner. In 1971, he
began publishing short stories and
novelettes, and eventually two books
of fiction, An Enemy of the State and
The Keep. The Keep, a work Wilson still
considers one of his best, was named
on the New York Times bestseller list
and it seemed that his writing career
was snowballing. It was made into a
movie in 1983 by Paramount Pictures.
The Tomb, published in 1984,
marked the birth the Repairman Jack
character, but Wilson had no interest in
making the book into a series, leaving
his main character about to die. The
Tomb garnered more success than
he imagined it would, earning a place
on the New York Times bestseller list
and winning a Porgie Award from the
West Coast Review of Books for “Best
Paperback Original Novel of 1984.”
Wilson has since published over
30 books that span the genres of sci-
ence fiction, horror, adventure, and
medical thriller. In 1998, in response
to reader demand, Wilson brought
back Repairman Jack in Legacies.
He currently practices medicine on
Mondays and Tuesdays, working with
five other professionals, so his work
load allows for the free time he needs
to write. He said it isn’t rare that one of
his patients realizes that his or her doctor
is also a fiction writer, but the reactions
vary.“Some think it is really cool,”
he said.“Others read some of that stuff
and decide never to come back.”
Writing, for Wilson, is a process that
is best done bit by bit each day, a point
he tries to emphasize to inquisitive
admirers and aspiring writers like those
he mentors at a yearly boot camp.“I
write everyday,” he said.“Morning is my
best time.” He said that even during the
busiest times in his medical career, he
still found time to write at least three
pages a day.“It’s something you have to
do if you’re going to keep up the narrative
momentum—moving those grains
of sand.”
Many of Wilson’s stories make reference
to his previous work, something
that, he said, gives satisfaction to
readers who are familiar with his entire
catalog.“I enjoy putting in little connections
here and there—the faithful
readers spot them and appreciate
them, and the readers who won’t know
much of my work don’t miss them.”
The perfect writing space for Wilson
is the home library he has set up above
his three-car garage that overlooks a
reservoir bordering his property. The
room is lined with shelves that contain
some 3,500 books and magazines, a
collection which serves not only as a
reference tool, but also as an archive of
his published materials. The room also
houses awards, paintings, publicity
posters, and memorabilia Wilson has
collected over time. Two desks—one an
antique roll-top he uses for reading and
editing, another more modern and
topped with his personal computer—
assist him with his craft. In his previous
home, also in New Jersey, Wilson had a
similar setup above his garage.
“If you understand operant conditioning
there are associations you
make—you associate the kitchen with
eating, drinking, hanging out. I associate
sitting at this desk with working. It
pushes your mindset into working.”
While some might struggle to put
complete thoughts down on paper,
Wilson said he has never been too
caught up in anything one would call
writer’s block. He said he finds ways to
gather the energy to finish a piece he
has started, but admits that sometimes
working with a character whose development
and life experiences have gone
on throughout so many books can
make it easy to trip up. He is currently
working on the 11th contribution to
the Repairman Jack series and said that
many loose ends had already been
addressed in the 10th book, Harbingers,
due out in the fall.
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Dave Anderson ’47, ( right) with of a group of Evening
Parade staff members. The members included (from l.
to r.) Anthony Herrmann ’47, John Murphy ’47, Cedric
Priebe ’47, Harry Pratt ’47, and Patrick Kennedy ’47.
Unfailing inspiration has also been a
gift bestowed upon Dave Anderson ’47.
The author and New York Times sports
columnist began to gain experience as
a student by working as a member of
the sports staff at The Review, Xavier’s
student newspaper. While bylines were
hard to come by, Anderson was listed in
the masthead of each edition published
during his senior year, which
happened to be Xavier’s centennial
anniversary.
By the time he reached the Times,
Anderson had been working as a journalist
for 20 years, starting his career in
1951 at the Brooklyn Eagle, where his
first regular assignment was to cover
the Brooklyn Dodgers. When the Eagle
folded in 1955, he moved to the New
York Journal-American.
In 1966, he went to the Times, and in
1971, he and Red Smith shared the
“Sports of the Times” column while
covering major sporting events and
occasionally traveling to the far reaches
of the world. Some of his most memorable
assignments were collected in the
1979 book, Sports of Our Times.The
book tells of the experience he had
with many of the great athletes of the
late 60s and 70s, as each location
brought new, sometimes bizarre situations.
Anderson recalls the first time he
ever met Muhammad Ali, before the
boxer Cassius Clay became known by
the name that accompanied him into
stardom. It was in 1963, at the Taft
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One of Dave Anderson’s
bylines, published in the
centennial issue of The
Review in April 1947.
Hotel in New York just before a bout
against Doug Jones that was set to take
place at Madison Square Garden. Clay
jumped out of his chair and ordered
Anderson to stand while he shadowboxed,
thrusting his fists within inches
of the writer’s face. Anderson left the
hotel suite that day, walking down the
hall toward the elevator as Clay repeated
“I am the greatest…”
Years later, Anderson was among
dozens of American and European writers
at the “Rumble in the Jungle” in
Zaire. Access to Ali and his opponent
George Foreman was granted after
each daily workout. Reporters were
housed in a series of villas that had
been constructed by Mobuto Sese
Seko, the Zaire president. The villas had
been built to house visiting diplomats.
In the writing area for journalists, special
telephones that allowed faster
international access were set up so that
stories could be dispatched overseas.
Anderson’s columns won the 1981
Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary,
and he is still read in the Times
at least twice a week.
He calls Ali the most newsworthy
personality the modern sports world
has ever seen.“Sometimes I pick my
columns, but more often than not the
column picks me,” he said. Twenty-five
years after winning the most prestigious
award in journalism, he said he
hasn’t hit any major stumbling blocks.
“Every day is different and every
person is different, so if there’s some
news value in what’s going on, you
just go with what’s new every day,”
Anderson said.“You can’t plan. You have
to see what happens and then go from
there. You try to get the most interesting
thing,” he said. As a reminder,
Anderson frequently tries to imagine
the first thing he might tell a friend
about a particular game or event.
That detail, he said, can be the starting
block of a solid sports column.
For his column, which usually
ranges between 800 and 850 words,
he often sits down in the den of his
home in Tenafly, New Jersey, around
one or two in the afternoon. The room
contains a large desk and the walls
are entirely lined with books. And it’s
no surprise that Anderson organizes
himself with deadlines, often out of
necessity.“I’ve lived on deadlines
every day of my life.”
It’s apparently a process that works;
he has published nearly 400 magazine
articles in major publications and 22
books, including four books co-written
with John Madden, as well as sports
history books meant for readers of
all ages.
Atop skill and commitment, the
writing process is a personal endeavor
accomplished by those able to take in
both physical and imaginative stimuli
and put out ordered ideas. Still, it’s
agreed upon that writing is a practice
best learned by doing it.“It’s not as easy
as it might read” Anderson said.

LOOKING DEEPER
Murray insisted that
America’s most
fundamental political
principles were
grounded in the
natural law and
therefore very much
in agreement with
traditional Catholic
teaching.
By Deacon Vincent Laurato
John Courtney Murray, S.J. ’20
John Courtney Murray, S.J. ’20 became a household name among the politicians
and theologians alike. So great was his influence that he made the cover of
Time magazine in 1960. Fr. Murray taught theology at the Jesuit seminary in
Woodstock, Maryland. Besides being an erudite Thomist, he was well-grounded in
American History and had a keen sense of the various factors that influenced
American government. He was one of the few Catholic priests to teach at Yale
University up to this time.
Fr. Murray’s best-known book, We Hold These Truths, brought out how our
founding fathers were steeped in the natural law tradition and how some modern
thinkers found it difficult to even comprehend the ideas spoken by Thomas
Jefferson, which were “self-evident.” Murray insisted that America’s most fundamental
political principles were grounded in the natural law and therefore very
much in agreement with traditional Catholic teaching.
Murray got into trouble with the Vatican in the 1950s when he blamed Rome
for failing to distinguish between the French and American brands of liberalism.
But it was Francis Cardinal Spellman, the Archbishop of New York, who got
Fr. Murray to go with him to Rome to attend the Second Vatican Council to serve
as a peritus (an expert theologian). It was here that the Jesuit priest made his
impact on the over 3000 Council Fathers in attendance and got them to adopt
the schema mostly written by Murray himself, declaring the Church and State to
be “independent of each other and autonomous in their respective spheres.”Thus,
what was to come of the schema was to be forever imbedded in the minds of all
Christians as the Declaration on Religious Liberty. This document of Vatican II
asserted that all human beings were entitled to “freedom or immunity from coercion
in religious matter;” this right was and is to be safeguarded by government.
What was also significant about this declaration was a change in the Church’s
position on church and state, especially in a society in which the church had
enjoyed a special place. Further, the declaration gave the church’s implicit
approval to the idea of freedom of worship for all people but favored none.
John Courtney Murray, the man, the Jesuit, the priest, a man inspired by the
ideals of St. Ignatius of Loyola, to find God in all things, gave himself as a servant
of the Church. And in doing so, gave the American Catholic Church the ability to
make its gift to the Second Vatican Council, to be forever known as the Declaration
on Religious Liberty.
MAY 2006 — ALUMNEWS
17

Book Profiles
The Story of Football
By Dave Anderson ’47
William Morrow and
Company, Inc., 1997.
160 pages
The New York Times is one of the
most read newspapers in the world,
using some of the best writers to contribute
numerous sections each day. If
you’ve taken a break from the Times’
information on major issues or finances
to enjoy the sports section, you may
have read been reading a piece by
Xavier’s own Dave Anderson ’47.
Over the past 30 years, Anderson
has become an established columnist
and author. In 1981, he was awarded a
Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary
for his sports column,“Sports
of the Times.” In 1994, he received the
Associated Press Sports Editors Red
Smith Award, also for his column.
Anderson is also an inductee to the
National Sports Writers and
Sportscasters Hall of Fame.
In The Story of Football, most recently
published in 1997, Anderson does an
excellent job developing the most dramatic
moments of the game, while
showing off some of football’s greatest
players. But this is the story of football
and what is football without the history,
the emotions, and the grandeur?
Take a look:
In the dusk at Yankee Stadium, the
scoreboard clock blinked 1:56—one
minute and fity-six seconds to play. Not
much time. Perhaps not enough time for
the Colts, who were losing, 17-14.
After having forced the Giants to
punt, the Colts had the ball on their own
14-yard line. But they had to get close
enough to kick a tying field goal in order
to force sudden-death overtime. As the
Colt offense trotted onto the field, Unitas
hunched into the huddle.
“Unless the clock is stopped,” he said,
“we won’t have time for any more huddles.
Stay alert. I’ll call the plays at the line
of scrimmage.”
Unitas threw a pass to half back
Lenny Moore for an 11-yard gain; then he
completed another pass to wide receiver
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Raymond Berry, a 25-yard gain to midfield.
Quickly he hit Berry again at the
Giants’ 35-yard line, then found him at
the 13-yard line. With the clock flashing
the final seconds, Steve Myhra, the Colts’
place kicker, hurried onto the field.
Quickly he booted a 20-yard field goal
with seven seconds remaining, to tie the
score at 17-17.
This quote is a simple example
of Dave Anderson’s great ability as a
writer. Now, I am sure you are trying
to remember, what did happen to
the Colts and Giants in sudden death
overtime? Anderson does an excellent
job—pick up the book and read his
version of the story.
Other works by this accomplished
author include a series of John Madden
books, One Knee Equals Two Feet, All
Madden, and Hey, Wait a Minute, I
Wrote a Book. He has also written on
a number of other sports, including
golf, basketball, baseball and boxing.
— Loual Puliafito ’00
Dave Anderson’s books can be found almost
anywhere. Check one out from your local library,
or purchase one at Amazon.com.
The Complete Idiot’s
Guide to the Mafia
By Jerry Capeci ’61
Alpha Books, 2004
444 pages
Jerry Capeci is a well-known writer
on mafia crime families. He has been
reporting mafia news in New York City
since 1975, originally working for the
New York Post and currently at the New
York Daily News. In 1996, he created
Ganglandnews.com, a webpage devoted
to the latest developments in organized
crime.
To make all his information authentic
he did a lot of research and found out
many interesting facts. He has personally
received death threats, one apparently
came in the form of a note from a
member of the late mob boss John
Gotti’s crew.
All of Capeci’s books are excellent,
including his latest book The Complete
Idiot’s Guide to The Mafia. His information
helps you to understand the mafia
better and to really see what mob
families are all about. Capeci introduces
you to the Sicilian Mafia, Camorra
Mafia, Calabrian Mafia, and La Cosa
Nostra, which has ancestors from the
early 18th Century. The book goes
into great detail about each group
and how it functions, what it takes
to be a part of the mafia family, their
effects in the world, and their strengths
and weaknesses.
People magazine decreed Jerry
Capeci a “Self-Made Man” in a feature
that said GangLandNews.com was
“required reading” and a “Winner” of a
website. Columnists George Rush and
Joanna Molloy characterized Jerry
Capeci as the “capo of Mafia reporters.”
the New York Post also proclaims Capeci
as “one of the best mafia reporters in
the city”
He has reported on major mob
events such as John Gotti’s murder
conviction and Sammy Gravano’s
testimony that put Gotti behind bars.
But a section on the rise and fall of
major mafia groups stands out in
The Idiot’s Guide. Learning about the
strength and impact of large mafia
families after, sometimes, centuries
of havoc, makes their downfall all the
more dramatic. It’s as if no matter how
big or small an empire is, it can still
quickly disintegrate.
Overall, Capeci’s book brings new
light to mob families. Readers get to
understand them not only because of
the murders but also for what they are
fighting for—respect and admiration.
— Maxime Sinal ’07
Why Have You Come
Here?: Jesuits and
the Early Evangelization
of America
By Nick Cushner ’50
Oxford University Press, USA
272 pages
Nicholas P. Cushner ’50 is preparing
to release his third publication: Why
Have You Come Here? Jesuits and the
First Evangelization of America. Professor
of History (Emeritus) at State University
of New York, Empire State College,
Cushner has published several books
and articles on the Jesuits and Latin
America, many of which have been

translated into Spanish and published
throughout Latin America.
The former football team member
and basketball team captain, Cushner
graduated from Xavier in 1950 and
eventually earned a Ph.D. from the
University of London. Having spent
much of his career following history
and culture in the Americas, Cushner
hopes to provide the first comprehensive
analysis of the missionary activities
of the Jesuits and how the indigenous
population and its native belief
systems were affected by the arrival
of Christianity. Tapping into the Jesuit
Archives in Rome and another research
facility in Seville, Spain, for research,
Cushner explains how the European-
Indian encounter changed the religion
of the natives, their material culture,
economic activity, social organization
and even their sexual behavior.
Analyzing Christianity’s appeal to
Native Americans, the book details how
Christianity replaced the native belief
systems in America during the colonial
era. Likely to be used by Western
Civilization and Religions of the World
courses on the collegiate level, the
book is scheduled to hit bookstores
in August of 2006.
— Karol Kurzatkowski ’06
Condemned
By John Nicholas
Iannuzzi ’52
Madcan Publishing, 2006
356 pages
Packed with powerful dialogue,
with complex stories of betrayal,
corruption, and the harsh realities of
the drug underworld, John Iannuzzi’s
Condemned details the shortfalls of the
justice system in a world of side-handed
deals where honesty is never quite
honesty.
Iannuzzi, a New York criminal
defense lawyer, has dealt with these
kinds of situations for years, and while
speaking on this book, he has said that
it would be impossible to separate
what is pure fiction and what is based
on his personal experience.
The book is the story of the
Brotherhood, a gang of Harlem drug
dealers that was broken apart after a
two-year investigation led by the
corrupt D.E.A. Supervisor Michael
Becker. Awgust Nichols, nephew of
Red, one of the accused drug dealers,
becomes involved in a struggle for the
market Red had once cornered. Nichols
begins to work with Becker, promising
to lead him to international connections
in exchange for local protection.
Becker, however, needs to keep up
appearances, confronting Nichols:
You want to wiggle your way to the
top of the Brotherhood, more power to
you. That doesn’t mean I won’t swat you
down if you step one inch out of line.”
Becker’s eyes were serious as he stared
down Nichols.“Keep in mind, at all times,
you are not the only person with a brain
around here. You haven’t pulled the wool
entirely—not even partially—over my
eyes. Now, when do I get to see something
so I know there really are people involved
in a Russian route?”
At the same time, the novel flirts
with history as sections are intertwined
with a story set in the late 1920s, during
the days of government-enforced
Prohibition—laws that, by Iannuzzi’s
account and by some standards served
only to criminalize certain aspects of
American life, driving them underground
and more or less out-of-sight
but, nevertheless, remaining a major
part of society.
Iannuzzi draws parallels between
the then-illegal importation of liquor
from overseas to the drug cartels that
now exist between Colombia, the
United States, and other parts of the
world. The irony is that the illegal liquor
trade in the parallel story took place
in the same New York neighborhoods
that Iannuzzi’s drug traffickers live in.
The common denominator in both
cases is demand.
Condemned will not disappoint a
reader looking for action and excitement,
and each chapter adds a new
perspective on an ugly world controlled
by power.
— M.B.
Other fiction works by John Iannuzzi include
J.T, Courthouse, Sicilian Defense, Part 35, and
What’s Happening. Visit www.iannuzzi.net for
purchase information.
The Ethics of Lobbying
By Philip Lacovara, Esq. ’60
Georgetown University
Press, 2002
97 pages
Part of a major project sponsored by
The Woodstock Theological Center, the
study that went into the publication of
The Ethics of Lobbying: Organized
Interests, Political Power, and the
Common Good brought together a
team of researchers who examined
public policy advocacy in Washington,
D.C. under Rev. Edward B. Arroyo, S.J.
Hundreds of journalists, government
officials, lobbyists and ethicists were
interviewed individually and in focus
groups. They were presented with
questions on ethics and the ethical
challenges they have faced in their profession.
The result is this book, which
proposes guidelines for lobbyists during
a time when our elected officials
are scrutinized under bright light.
One of the most interesting sections
of the book is a chapter where direct
quotes are given from anonymous
sources speaking on ethical concerns.
“There is no question that’s the way
the system works…those with money
are likely to be much better off in advocating
many issues than those without
it. And you can look at it this way, that
almost everyone has more than one
lobbyist. Many lobbyists are poor too.
But in the real world, those who have
more money are able to hire professionals…Until
the problem of money is
dealt with, it is unrealistic to expect the
political process to improve in any
other respect.”
Historic events like the Watergate
scandal have changed the way political
power is distributed, complicating the
lobbying process, and lobbyists are tied
to every branch of government. That
there are so many areas for lobbyists to
persuade our leaders using reputation,
extensive networks, or by providing
limited financial incentives underscores
the need to better understand that
process, the study insists.
Lobbying proves to be such a controversial
subject that the study points
to a recent national survey where
45.5% of respondents indicated they
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agreed or strongly agreed with the
suggestion that “interest groups should
be prohibited from contacting members
of Congress.”
The set of guidelines produced by
the study emphasize were formed by
breaking the reported ethical issues
into seven categories—lobbying for
the common good, lobbyist-client relationships,
lobbyist-policymaker relationships,
lobbyists and shapers of public
opinion, conflicts of interest, lobbying
strategies and tactics, and the overall
integrity of the lobbying profession.
While each guideline is specific to
a particular concern, they are all aimed
at increasing communication between
lobbyists and all other fronts, chipping
away at the tough task of grasping the
immeasurable power of the public
advocacy process.
–M.B.
To order The Ethics of Lobbying, visit
www.woodstock.georgetown.edu.
The Story of the
Christian Year
By Rev. Richard M.
Nardone ’46
Paulist Press, 1991
192 pages
Part reference book, part Christian
history, Rev. Richard Nardone’s The Story
of the Christian Year traces the evolution
of all facets of Catholic celebration,
giving concise explanations of the significance
of each canonized individual
praised throughout the liturgical year
and describing the many changes
made to community practices during
different eras.
Nardone gives equal attention to
the meaning of church celebrations
and the progression or popularization
of those celebrations. Many days of
holy celebration were not universally
recognized until the fourth century
A.D.—like Christmas, which, at the very
earliest, dates back to around 300 A.D.,
just before the Donatists broke from
the broader Catholic community
because they refused to forgive believers
who turned away from the church
during persecution under the Roman
Emperor Diocletian. The earliest recognition
of December 25 was in connection
to the pagan festival of the winter
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solstice. The celebration was later converted
into a Christian festival.
The book also tells of customs that
did not survive the test of centuries, like
the requirement in Rome and in other
large cities that the bishop celebrate
Mass in each of the 25 city churches.
The list of churches, then known as
tituli, grew to 42 after several centuries
and the days on which services were
held became known as “station days.”
The book is divided into seven chapters,
which put the liturgical calendar’s
history into chronological order, culminating
with the changes brought about
by the Second Vatican Council, in 1962.
The Story of the Christian Year can
help answer basic conversational questions
about church practices that are
often taken for granted: why do we
celebrate Easter in May, and why is it
fixed to fall a Sunday?
Fr. Richard Nardone was ordained
a priest in 1954 and recently retired
from teaching in the Religious Studies
Department at Seton Hall University.
He coauthored “Standing Before God,”
a collection of essays in honor of
Msgr. John Oesterreicher, founder of
the Judaeo-Christian Institute at Seton
Hall University, and has published articles
in a number of Catholic journals.
— M.B.
The Story of the Christian Year was featured in
a list of MSN Shopping’s most popular religion
books on sale during the 2005 holiday season.
The book is available in bookstores and online
at Amazon.com.
The Keep
By F. Paul Wilson M.D. ’64
Tor Books
416 pages
A cryptic sentence in a
wartime communiqué—“Something
is murdering my men.”—initiates the
investigation of a German occupied
keep in the Dinu Pass, Romania. The
drama of The Keep, by F. Paul Wilson,
thus begins and continues until the
final page.
It is an excellent read even for those
new to horror/science fiction. As one
would expect from the setting—an
ancient keep in the Romanian mountains—this
is a vampire story; but surprisingly,
it is not centered on the
undead monster lurking in the shadows.
Wilson, a master of character development
and motivation, focuses much of
the action on the interplay between
two German officers—Woermann a
veteran of WWI and Kaempffer a rising
star in Nazi Germany’s SS.
Not that there isn’t enough creepiness
and splatter to keep one turning
pages, but the real delight of the story
is in how each of the characters react
to being forced to remain in the keep.
Wilson also reveals his Xavier education
throughout the story. While the nosferatu
is the story’s obvious monster,
Wilson drives home the point that it
may not be the story’s only monster.
…”because security isn’t the answer.
Fear is the answer. Make the killer afraid
to kill. Make him fear the price others are
going to have to pay for his action. Fear
is your best security, always.” And what if
the killer is someone like you? What if he
doesn’t give a damn about the villagers?
Kaempffer didn’t answer. Woermann
decided to press the point.
“Your brand of fear fails to work when
you run up against your own kind. Take
that back to Auschwitz when you go.”
The tension, moral and other, continues
as the story progresses and is evident
even among the story’s heroes who
may not be or remain all that they seem.
The story has a number of interesting
twists and surprises as it progresses to
an exciting and satisfying climax.
It will be a delightful discovery
because F. Paul Wilson knows how to
write! Xavier’s Science Fiction Club was
lucky enough last year (2004-2005) to
have Mr. Wilson make a presentation to
its members on how he creates his
characters and their stories. He is as
excellent a speaker as he is an accomplished
writer. For a short biography
and bibliography on Mr. Wilson’s work,
visit www.repairmanjack.com. The site
takes its name from another one of
Mr. Wilson’s successful characters—
Repairman Jack—and it also gives a
description of the breadth of Mr.
Wilson’s work. Well worth the visit both
for information on Mr. Wilson and for a
list of titles to add to your summer
reading list.
–Fr. Robert O’Hare, S.J.

Xavier
Authors
Authors
Through emails and the Alumni Online Community, the Alumnews petitioned Xavier graduates that have published
books, textbooks or have contributed articles to journal publications.The following list represents authors that
either responded to our request or had given previous notification of their work in other issues of the magazine.
Dave Anderson ’47 • *
Sports of Our Times; Pennant Races:
Baseball at it’s Best; One Knee Equals Two Feet
Jim Arnold ’47
Admission to College: A Guide for Catholic Students and
Their Parents; Seen Any Good Dirty Movies Lately?… A
Christian Critic Looks at Contemporary Films
William Borst ’61
Liberalism! Fatal Consequences
Msgr. Myles Bourke ’34
Contributor to The Jerome Bible Commentary, member
of the Bishop’s committee for the editorship and revision
of The New American Bible
Frank Bremmer ’64
John Winthrop: America’s Forgotten Founding Father;
The World of John Winthrop: England and New
England, 1588-1649; Puritans and Puritanism in the
Atlantic World
George Brennan, Jr. ’89 *
Excellence: Sons of Xavier Forever; Bats, Brats and Stats
Rev. Walter Burghardt, S.J. ’31 •
Let Jesus Easter in Us: More Homilies on Biblical Justice
Preaching: The Art and the Craft; Christ in Ten Thousand
Places: Homilies Toward a New Millennium
William Cain, S.J. ’65
Screenwriter for Nothing Sacred
Jerry Capeci ’61 • *
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Mafia; Gang Land:
Fifteen Years of Covering the Mafia, Mob Star:
The Story of John Gotti
John Carroll ’62 •
Sustainability and Spirituality; Canadian-American
Relations: The Promise and the Challenge;
Environmental Diplomacy: An Examination and
Prospective of Canadian-US Transboundary
Environmental Relations
Arthur Cashin ’59 *
A View of Wall Street from the Seventh Floor
James Childs ’44 *
Principles of Numerical Control;
Numerical Control Part Programming
Nicholas Cushner ’50
Runners
Ralph Del Colle ’73
Christ and the Spirit: Spirit Christology
in Trinitarian Perspective
Frank Dorritie
Essentials of Music for Audioprofessionals;
The Handbook of Field Recording
Richard Doyle ’47
ATH: Its Use and Meaning
Larry Early ’62
Looking for Longleaf: The Rise and Fall of an American
Forest; The Natural Gardens of North Carolina
Armando Favazza ’58 *
PsychoBible: Behavior, Religion and the Holy Book
Joseph Finnerty ’63
Corporate Finance: Theory, Methods and Applications
Dan Fitzgerald ’48
Paul Dolan Kilcoyle
Anthony Giampaolo, Jr. ’57 *
The Gas Powered Turbine Handbook:
Principals and Practices
Rev. Robert R. Grimes, S.J. ’70 *
How Shall We Sing in a Foreign Land?
Larry Gubas ’59
An Introduction to The Binoculars
of Carl Zeiss Jena 1894-1945
Robert Hallahan ’43
All Good Men, a Lieutenant’s
Memories of the Korean War
James Hillman ’75
Regulated Investment Companies
Don Hooper ’97
Coomacka Island: The Story of Spider & Ant
John Iannuzzi ’52 *
Condemned
Ralph Jozefowicz ’71
Case Studies in Neuroscience;
Netter’s Atlas of Neuroscience
William Kane ’50
Let Yourself Be Loved
Edward Keegan ’79
Chicago Board of Trade Building
Gerald Keegan ’59
Healing Waters: The Miraculous Health
Benefits of Earth’s Most Essential Resource
Thomas Kennedy ’48 •
The Arms of Kiangnan: Modernization in the
Chinese Ordnance Industry, 1860-1942;
Testimony of a Confucian Woman:
The Autobiography of Mrs. Nie Zeng Jifen 1852-1942
Joseph King ’60
A Mine to Make a Mine: Financing
the Colorado Mining Industry
Philip Lacovara ’60 *
The Ethics of Lobbying
Rev. Robert Lauder ’52 •
Magnetized by God: Religious Encounters through Film,
Theater, Literature and Painting; Becoming a Christian
Person; God, Death, Art & Love; The Love Explosion:
Human Experience and the Christian Mystery
Walter Maggiolo ’29
Techniques of Mediation in Labor Disputes
Ian Maloney ’93
Melville’s Monumental Imagination
John Mancione ’52 *
The Furnace for Gold: A Teacher’s Story
John Manning ’37
As I Remember It
John Maxim ’54 •
Abel Baker Charlie; Time Out of Minds;
The Bannerman Solution
Anthony McNulty ’58
The Road of the Dashing Commuter
Jerome Meckier ’59 •
Aldous Huxley: Satire and Structure; Hidden Rivalries
in Victorian Fiction: Dickens, Realism and Revolution;
Victorian Perspectives: Six Essays
Paul Morgan ’54
K-9 Soldiers: Vietnam and After
• indicates that the author has published more than three works.
* indicates the author has donated a copy of his work to benefit the Xavier High School collection
Michael Murray ’64
Economics, A Modern Introduction; Building
Organizational Decision Support System;
Subsidizing Industrial Location
John Courtney Murray ’20 •
We Hold These Truths; The Problem of God:
Yesterday and Today
Richard Nardone ’46 *
The Story of the Christian Year; Standing Before God
Brian O’Connell ’71
Entrepreneurs and Managers: A History of the Taxicab
Business in Milwaukee 1895-1980
Michael O’Keefe ’75 *
Emergency Care; Essentials of Emergency Care
Mario Pei ’19
Our National Heritage
Rev. Vincent Potter, S.J. ’46 •
Doctrine and Experience: Essays in
American Philosophy; On Understanding
Understanding: A Philosophy of Knowledge
Joseph Profaci ’78 *
There You Go Again
Harry Riconda ’45
Prisoners of War in American Conflicts: A History
Albert Roker ’72
Al Roker’s Big Bad Book of Barbecue;
Big Shoes: In Celebration of Dads and Fatherhood
Albert Rosa, Ph.D. ’59 *
The Analysis and Design of Linear Circuits
Antonin Scalia ’53
Ethics in America: Truth on Trial; A Matter of
Interpretation: Federal Courts and the Law
Terrence Thornberry ’62 •
The Criminally Insane; Images of Crime: Offenders
and Victims; Crime and Delinquency: Dimensions
of Deviance
Philip Wallace ’49
Call of the Sea; Illustrator of Tiger Tales
Raymond Wiley ’42
Al Williams: The Fleet’s First Frequent Flyer
F. Paul Wilson ’64 • *
The Keep, Infernal, The Haunted Air
John Yoegel ’63
Real Estate License Exams for Dummies
Article Contributors
William Brock, M.D., FACS
The Journal of Urology
Norman Dauerer ’58
Army Motors magazine
MAJ John Giordano ’91
Digital Avionics: A Computing Perspective
Thomas Hoar, Jr. ’58
Introduction to College Accounting,
Tax Aspects of Business Transactions
Ron Lofaro, Ph.D ’55
Handbook of Aviation Human Factor,
Human Factors in Training and Simulation
Thomas McGinn, M.D. ’49
The Journal of the American Medical Association
Ralph Sansaricq ’75
Peer Glass: An Anthology
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Boller Curra
del Rosario
LaMothe
McEwan
Potter Rainis
On Friday November 17, 2006, Xavier High School
will hold its formal Hall of Fame Dinner at Pier Sixty.
The culmination of the evening will be the induction
of seven new members into the Xavier Hall of Fame.
Each was chosen not only for their success in their
various fields, but for the way they looked beyond
self for ways to aid those around them. They embody
the injunction “Men and Women for Others.”
As we honor these extraordinary men, we also
seek to support the newly established Ignatian
Scholar Program. This special program is directed to
be more than an honors program, having a strong
service component and participitation in enrichment
activities. Sponsorship opportunities will be available
for individuals and corporations.
Each of the honorees have traveled different roads
but have a shared vision of service beyond self. Please
join us on November 17, 2006 as we salute our newest
members of the Xavier High School Hall of Fame.
For more information and about the dinner and/or sponsorship of the Ignatian
Scholars Program, please contact Helene Strong, Coordinator at (212) 924-7900
x1655 or strongh@xavierhs.org.
Xavier Hall
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nRev. Kenneth J. Boller, S.J.
Kenneth J. Boller graduated from Archbishop Malloy High
School in 1964. He entered the Society of Jesus in August of
that year. In 1969, he earned his B.A. in Philosophy and
Mathematics from Fordham
University, and his Xavier career
started in that same year. He
taught Mathematics for three
years before leaving in 1972 to
pursue his Master of Divinity at
Woodstock College and his M.A.
in Mathematics at New York
University. In 1975, after his ordination,
he returned to Xavier to serve
as Dean of Co-Curricular Activities
and as a member of the Math department. Ken left Xavier
again in 1979 to become the Principal of Canisius High School
in Buffalo where he learned many things including all the
permutations of “lake effect snow.”
When he next returned to Xavier in 1986, Father Boller
became its 50th Headmaster. For the years 1989-1991, he
served both as Headmaster and the 31st President. A critical
effort of his tenure was Xavier’s second Capital Campaign
“Securing the Future.”The purpose of this campaign was to
increase the general endowment, the scholarship and financial
aid programs and also to fund the construction of the new
Library/Learning Center. When the campaign ended in 1996,
$11.5 million had been raised in cash and pledges.
Thomas Mauriello, who worked with Ken at Xavier for
seven years, stresses his excellent business sense and his
ability to relate to all kinds of people. He speaks of Ken’s
community spirit and his ability to inspire others. Tom states
that he benefited greatly from the mentoring he received
from Ken. Tom also knows a lot of “cousin stories” and believes
Ken has relatives almost everywhere.
Most of Ken’s cousins are on his mother Regina’s side,
though there are number on his father Vincent’s side as well.
They are a large and diverse group that continues to grow.
Ken is the constant in all these lives; he is a friend, teacher, a
confidant, a support. He is the family priest. One of the benefits
of a large family is that one can learn early how to get
along with others.
Ken left Xavier again in 1997 to become the pastor of
St. Aloysius Church, in Harlem. There, again, he embraced
those around him and learned from them. The joyous sound
of services there were an inspiration; Ken’s vocal intonations
are much richer now. More importantly, he continued his
dedication to the principles of Jesuit education. The revitalization
of the St. Aloysius School thrived under his leadership.
In 2004, Father Boller went up to the Bronx to become the
President of Fordham Preparatory School. Ken is also on the
Boards of the National Theatre Workshop of the Handicapped
and the Notre Dame School, as well as Fordham Prep. Ken
received the Insignis Medal at Xavier’s Sesquicentennial Hall
of Fame Dinner for his dedication to the school.
Paul J. Curran, Esq.‘49
The Regiment’s Lt. Colonel Paul Curran graduated from
Xavier High School in 1949 and went on to Georgetown
University; he then went on to Fordham University Law School
where he graduated in 1953. Paul Curran’s extraordinary long
and rich history of service to people of his country, state and
city began with his service in the U.S. Air Force as an Assistant
Staff Judge Advocate from 1956 to 1958.
Paul left the military for civilian life and became an
Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of
New York for three years. In 1961, he left government service
to join the law firm Kaye Scholer LLP, an association that, with
the exception of the years 1973-1975, continues to this day.
Paul did not stay away from service to the people for long; he
served three terms as a member of the New York State
Assembly from 1963-1966. From
1968 until 1973, he served, by
appointment by Governor Nelson
A. Rockefeller, as member and then
Chairman of the New York State
Commission of Investigation which
investigated organized crime and
official corruption matters affecting
New York State.
Paul served as the United States
Attorney for the Southern District
of New York from 1973 to 1975, Special Consultant to the
Secretary of Defense on Intelligence Matters in 1976, and as a
Special Counsel, United States Department of Justice in 1979.
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The list of his pro bono government service positions is
extensive, starting in 1977 with his membership on the Special
New York City Commission of Inquiry Into Energy Failures.
Other notable positions include: 1978-1989 Member, New York
State Commission on Judicial Nomination; 1988-1990 Member,
New York City Joint Commission on Integrity in the Public
Schools; 1994-2001 Chairman, Mayor’s Committee on the
Judiciary; 1997-Present Member, Judicial Screening
Committee, Appellate Division, First Department.
Paul is also a Director and Past President of Fordham Law
Alumni; Chairman of Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York; and
a member of the Cardinal’s Committee for Charity. He is a
recipient of the St. Thomas More Medal from John Cardinal
O’Connor, Fordham Law School’s Medal of Achievement, and
the Charles Carroll Award from the Guild of Catholic Lawyers.
It is not possible in this space to list all the service positions,
professional associations and honors Paul has accrued in
his life. He has served at the request and been appointed by
New York City Mayors, New York State Governors, a Senate
Majority Leader and a President of the United States. He is
married to Barbara Ann; they have seven children and twentyone
grandchildren.
Paul was described in the May 23, 1949 issue of The Review
thusly:“We shall always remember Paul as Xavier’s foremost
exponent among the public- the student whose enthusiasm for
this school is undying. If he carries forth with him the same spirit
which he now possesses, we may be sure that he will not fail.”
Hon. Alberto del Rosario ’57
The cornerstone of Albert Del
Rosario’s life was set in January
1945 during the battle of Manila.
His horrific experiences created in
the five-year-old the attitudes and
aspirations that were brought to
maturity at Xavier High School. At
that young age, Albert received
three separate shrapnel wounds
and his sister received two when a
bomb hit their grandfather’s house.
Separated from the family and assumed to be dead, they were
rescued by guerillas and brought to a makeshift hospital. The
doctors had to remove the bullets from Albert’s arm and leg
and the shrapnel from his skull without anesthesia. Albert
knew that he had to be a man for his little sister and endure
the operation without breaking down. He had a deep sense
from his wartime experience that he had been called by God
to be a strong person for others.
After the war, Mr. and Mrs. Del Rosario brought their six
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Xavier Hall of Fame
children to New York City. The family knew and had respected
the New York Jesuits, for they staffed the Ateneo, the Jesuit
High School and College in Manila. Albert’s older brother, Luis,
had attended the Ateneo High School for two years. He completed
his education at Xavier in 1952. Albert followed his
older brother to Xavier in 1953.
When Albert entered Xavier the Cold War was at its height.
The Jesuits announced to the freshmen that they were preparing
men of Christ for others—that the students were blessed
by God with ability, and they needed to use their gifts especially
for people suffering the wounds of war and oppression.
As difficult as Albert found this at fourteen, he was determined
to continue to grow into the strong responsible man he
aspired to be at five for his little sister.
Albert graduated from NYU in 1962 and married Gretchen,
his lovely wife for over 40 years and the mother of their five
children. AIG Insurance asked Albert to return to the Philippines
and he returned to Manila in 1964. He made sure his children
received a Jesuit education at Ateneo.
As Philippine Ambassador to the United States since 2001,
Albert Del Rosario has worked hard to keep the Philippines
and the USA working together to overcome oppression. He has
lobbied hard to fund programs for Muslims on the island of
Mindanao, so they can be weaned from their connection to Abu
Sayyad guerillas and Al Qaeda. He has arranged three reciprocal
visits between President Magapagal and President Bush.
With all his success, however, Albert has never forgotten
the wounded and the oppressed. For many years, Albert Del
Rosario has raised money and helped to coordinate the Free
Rural Eye Clinic that has brought sight to over 16,000 indigent
people who were blind because of cataracts. He makes sure a
good anesthesiologist is always in attendance. He also became
the official spokesperson for the Rotary Gift of Life Program
that gave life-saving heart operations to over 8,000 kids.
William E. LaMothe ’44
– Rev. Tim Tighe,‘57
William LaMothe was born in Brooklyn on Oct. 26, 1926,
to parents William & Gertrude. Bill’s father worked for a small
company that created displays for subway cars, grocery stores
and soda fountains. When Bill was eleven, he accompanied his
father to Chicago. On the way, they made a prophetic stop at
Kellogg’s in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Bill rode the train for four years to attend Xavier High
School in Manhattan. It was on the train he first saw his future
wife, Patricia, but they didn’t become a couple until years later,
after the war. After graduating from Xavier in 1944, Bill joined
the Navy and served in the Pacific until his honorable discharge
in 1946. He then enrolled at Fordham University.

His first position at Kellogg was as a New York area sales
representative. In 1950, Bill and Patricia were married and Bill
sought a job with several area companies. Remembering his
childhood trip, he wrote to the advertising and marketing
director of Kellogg to inquire
about a job. His first position at
Kellogg was a New York area sales
representative. This was the first
rung on a ladder that he climbed
on the way to the top.
Through a series of jobs, each
with more responsibility and
scope, and over a career that
spanned more than 40 years, Bill
rose to become president of
Kellogg’s in 1973. He became CEO in 1979 and Chairman of
the Board in 1980. When he retired on December 31, 1991, Bill
went on to serve on the Board of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation
for 8 years.
Bill is a strong advocate for corporate involvement in the
community. During his tenure, Kellogg was active in the development
of the Battle Creek Math and Science Center for all
area high school students and other important community
concerns. Starting in 1993, Bill also helped the Battle Creek and
Kalamazoo Chambers of Commerce start a Drugs Don’t Work
Program. He and his wife Patricia became, and indeed remain,
deeply involved with the community of Battle Creek. They support
many social and art organizations and have established
the W.E. and Patricia LaMothe Education Fund which provides
funds to lower and moderate income youth to attend private
schools in the area.
Bill remembers Xavier in this way:“Today I still believe t
he most important time of my life were the four years I spent
at Xavier High School. Those were the years that my core
values were strengthened, as were my Catholic beliefs, and
the understanding of responsibility and the idea that actions
have consequences.”
Arthur I. McEwen ’51
Arthur I. McEwen graduated from Xavier in 1951 as a 2nd
Lieutenant in the Regiment. As graduates of that era remember
well, all pursuits—on the playing field, in the classroom,
in the community—revolved around doing everything “Ad
Majorem Dei Gloriam”—“For the Greater Glory of God.” Art
has spent his entire life in pursuit of that goal.
After his graduation from Fordham University in 1955, Art
entered the United States Marine Corps and served his country
for seventeen years (on active duty and in the reserves)
retiring with the rank of Major. He spent the majority of his
business career—31 years—with UPS, retiring as Vice
President Human Resources and was instrumental in the
company’s successful entrance into international markets.
In addition to a very successful business career, Mr. McEwen
has dedicated much of his time to charitable endeavors, s
upporting Catholic education with a combination of “work,
wealth and wisdom.” He has been a strong financial supporter
of both his alma maters, Xavier High School and Fordham
University and is the liaison between the University and the
UPS Foundation which has become one of the largest single
benefactors in Fordham’s history. The UPS Endowment at
Fordham provides financial assistance to disadvantaged
students, and also supports projects in the South Bronx and
in the Highbridge Community Life Center. Art also provides
financial assistance to the Student Sponsor Program which
funds scholarships for at risk students at Catholic High
Schools in the New York Archdiocese, St. Aloysius School in
Harlem and St. Ignatius (a Nativity School model) and Sacred
Heart both of which are in the Bronx.
His dedication to education has also led him to generously
support Learning Leaders, a program that involves volunteers
in the public school system and The Door, in Manhattan,
which provides resources to inner city children ages 14 to 21,
including a "second home", GED
instruction, meals, computer
training, college counseling and
immigration counseling.
Art has been a longtime advisory
board member of RSVP (Retired
Senior Volunteer Program) in New
York City. Art has also served as
Chairperson and Vice Chair of
Pathways Counseling Center (formerly
St. Mary’s Counseling Center)
in Pompton Lakes, NJ and has been actively involved with the
Patterson, NJ Habitat for Humanity. He resides in New Jersey
with his wife of 44 years, the former Jane O’ Shaughnessy. They
are the parents of three grown children and have six grandchildren.
Arthur McEwen has shared his time, talents and treasure
with his community and those less fortunate than himself,
living the life of a true “man for others” in the Jesuit tradition.
Rev. Vincent G. Potter, S.J.‘46
Mary Hogan Potter and Vincent Potter told the following
story on themselves:
The Potters were very close to the Christian Brothers who
taught at Good Shepherd School, in Inwood, where their son
Vincent went to grammar school. The Brothers also taught at
Manhattan Prep. Thus, it was assumed that Vin would attend
Manhattan Prep. However, Mary decided to visit Xavier High
School to see if it was good enough for her son. Mary bumped
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into a priest in front of St. Francis Xavier Church. It was Father
Vincent Hart, S.J., who graciously gave her a tour and extolled
the virtues of a Jesuit education. The rest is history. Vin attended
Xavier, graduated with honors and won a full four-year scholarship
to Fordham University. After his first stellar year in college,
he entered the Society of Jesus at St. Andrew-on-Hudson,
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. on September 7, 1947.
Vin graduated from Bellarmine
College and then graduated
Magna Cum Laude from Louvain
University in Belgium. He accepted
the Kent Scholarship to Yale
University where he was the Mary
Cady Tew Prize recipient. He
earned his Ph.D. in one year, and
then taught at Yale, before joining
the Philosophy department at
Fordham in 1965. He was the Chairman of the Philosophy
Department from 1973 to 1977. From 1977 to 1983, he
served as Rector of the Jesuit Community and on the Board
of Trustees of Fordham University. An incomplete list of his
endeavors would include: the editor of International
Philosophical Quarterly, Academic Vice President of Fordham
University 1988 to 1992, and President of Charles Sanders
Pierce Society. He found time to be founding editor of the
Fordham University Press Series on American Philosophers
and executive consultant of the Pierce Edition at Indiana
University. On weekends he helped out at Our Lady of Fatima
Parish in Scarsdale. Vin authored 10 books with a wide range
of topics, including American Philosophers, and numerous
scholarly articles. During all this time, he continued to teach
philosophy to undergraduates, graduate students, and Jesuit
scholastics.
To quote from the homily at Vincent’s Mass of Christian
Burial, May 6, 1994 by Father Patrick Sullivan, S.J.,”This evening
we come to celebrate the life of Father Vincent Potter, S.J.,
beloved brother, devoted uncle, former rector, cherished friend,
eminently distinguished and productive scholar, outstanding
University Administrator, widely respected colleague and
above all else, faithful priest of God and extraordinary son of
Ignatius Loyola.”
Vin never paid much attention to accolades. He focused on
doing God's will. Being enshrined into Xavier's Hall of Fame is
special as it is here that he began his association with the
Society of Jesus.
–Charles Potter ’49
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Xavier Hall of Fame
Eugene C. Rainis ’58
Eugene C. Rainis graduated from Xavier in 1958 and from
Fordham University in 1962. After a brief stint at Merrill Lynch,
he joined Brown Brothers, Harriman & Co. where he has
remained and is now a Limited Partner. He and his wife Jane
have three children and three grandchildren.
Gene “Moose” Rainis played football at Xavier High School.
He also made friends who continue to have great affection for
him. He demonstrated a steadfastness in his formative years
that he took out into the world and thoughout his life. His
classmate Anthony McNulty, when asked for a remembrance
of Gene, responded thus:“Gene sat in front of me in 4-A class. I
never saw him cheat, take a peek at another’s work, or tarnish
any of his proven nobility shown with such magnanimity since
he graduated…Fond regards to this deserved Xavier Hall of
Famer, who has honored so many others by his generous presence.”Tony
was only one of many in his praise of his classmate.
Gene has dedicated himself to many good causes beyond
his family and his work. He is or has been a trustee or board
member of a large number of educational and medical institutions.
He is a trustee of the Montefiore Health System, a
Director of Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, and a member
of the Cardinal’s Health Care Advisory Committee. Gene is also
a member of the Board of Directors, the Executive and
Governance Committees and Chairman of the Finance and
Investment Committee of St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center.
Some of his educational affiliations are as a member of the
Board and the Executive Committee
of the Gregorian University
Foundation, a member of the Board
of Cristo Rey High School, and a
Trustee-Fellow and past Trustee of
Fordham University. And, of course,
he is a former Chairman of the
Board of Trustees of Xavier High
School. He also served as a co-chair
of the 2003 capital campaign for
Xavier. Mr. Eugene Rainis is also the
Honorary Consul of Lithuania for the state of New Jersey.
The following is taken from the last letter Gene wrote as
Board Chairman.“As it was for many of you, Xavier was the
turning point in my life…Whatever minor successes I have
been lucky enough to achieve are due in large part to my
years at Xavier. Another benefit which came to me while I was
there was the start of many friendships with classmates and
others which continue to this day.”

Reuknighted
Jim Menendez ’81
and Hugh Golden ’86
Whoever said ‘don’t talk to strangers…?’
I was traveling back to Baltimore from California in October after
a long business trip on a red eye from Oakland. Given the late departure
of my flight I had more time than normal to kill at the airport.
Fortunately, I was able to get a seat at the only bar in Oakland’s
Terminal 1, where I struck up a conversation with two other fliers
that were also pacing themselves through a three hour wait. The
discussion ranged from vacation spots to Halloween
parties. During the conversation I picked up that one of
the gentlemen was from the East coast like myself and
had moved from New York to Seattle.
When one passenger left the bar to go out for a cigarette,
I chatted a bit more with the New Yorker, touching
on courtesy to fellow passengers and etiquette in general.
When I began to explain that I was from New Jersey and
went to school in Manhattan, the traveler said something
to the effect of “you went to Xavier High School—I could
tell…” It was Hugh Golden ’86, who after running two
restaurants in Seattle, had just embarked on a career as a
race car driver. Hugh was in Oakland appearing at an auto
show and was traveling to Las Vegas for a similar gig over
the weekend. We spent the next hour exchanging stories
about our time at Xavier, the importance of a Jesuit education,
and how we continue to follow the “Men for Others”
motto in our daily lives.
Although we both continued our educations at Catholic
institutions, he at Catholic University and I at Saint Peter’s
College, we both agreed that the four years spent at Xavier
High School had the greatest impact on our lives. It is not
uncommon to find Xavier graduates in leadership positions
in business, military, academia, and the Church. As
this instance showed it is also not hard to recognize the Xavier mold
on a man’s personality even years after the dye has been cast.
–Jim Menendez ’81
Mr. Werckle and the 1951
Xavier library staff.
Still on the way home,
but already with a friend…
The year was 1946, and the cargo plane Ray
Keyes ’37 was riding in had already taken off when
he began to chat with the person to his side, who
turned out to be Maj. John Drucker USA (ret.) ’36.
The plane had left the runway from
Manila, in the Philippines, where
Keyes served with the Army
Engineers and Drucker had just
served six months in the Army
Medical Corps working on a troop
ship and at the Clark Field Airbase.
Keyes and Drucker stood in the
cargo hold as they flew over the
Pacific, and once they realized their
Xavier connection the next few
hours were spent reminiscing.“Back
then you used to bum a ride on a
plane the way you hitchhiked along
the highway,” Keyes said.“There were
only three guys on the plane, and the
pilot and copilot.”
“We talked a long time once we
found out we both went to Xavier.
We stopped in Hawaii for fuel, and
talked all the way back to San
Francisco. Then we flew back to Floyd
Bennett Field.,” John Drucker said.
Drucker and Keyes met again at a
recent Florida reception, where they
both remembered their plane trip and how they
accidentally met each other thousands of miles
away from 16th Street!
Maj. John Drucker
USA (ret.) ’36 and
Ray Keyes ’37
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Class Notes
By Martin Kurzatkowski ’02
The Class of 1949 celebrated Xavier in
Boqueron, Puerto Rico in early February.
As part of what’s become a yearly tradition,
Dick McCauley ’49 said the trip is
always a wonderful winter treat for
friends of over 60 years. Pictured from left
to right are Ed Barrett ’49, John Beglan
’49, Dick McCauley ’49, Lou Lopez ’49, Rev.
Vincent Butler, S.J. ’49, Phil Wallace ’49,
and Joe Reilly ’49.“Since we were fortunate
in having our colonel, Joe Reilly, with
us, we also engaged in close order drill
while singing a splendid rendition of ‘Sons
of Xavier.’”
Dick wanted to remind the Class of
1949 that Jack Madaras will be hosting
their 17th annual reunion in Short Hills,
N.J., in September.“You’ll be hearing more
details in the near future,” Dick writes.
French government
honors Xavier alumnus
John Walsh ’39 receiving the Legion of Honor
from Francois Dellatre, Consul-General
of the New York French Consulate,
on February 15th.
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1930
Rev. John Torney remembers Rev.
Louis Wheeler, the Spiritual Director at
Xavier during his time. John remembers
being challenged by Rev. Wheeler in
what was called the Guard of Honor,
and he accepted that challenge and
was ordained in 1939.
1942
Eugene Kelly had right hip replacement
surgery in May 2005 and is progressing
well. Eugene expects to return to golfing
this winter. Fr. Vincent Novak, SJ
retired after 40 years as the Dean of
Graduate Religion at Fordham,
University. Fr. Novak was awarded a visiting
scholar’s appointment at the
University of California-Los Angeles for
the Spring 2006 semester. In 2005,
Raymond Wiley published Al Williams:
The Fleet’s First Frequent Flyer.
1945
Francis Carillo M.D. retired from
surgery and now lives at Riderwood.
Richard Lohr celebrated his 77th birthday
in September 2005. George
Quenzel is helping his wife, Donna, in
their new business, Marking Burials,
which preserves and restores gravestones
and cemeteries.
When John Walsh ’39 received word that
he had been awarded the Legion of
Honor, France’s highest national honor,
he thought there would be no better
place to accept the award than at
Xavier. Like all of his Xavier classmates,
John took part in the Regiment, but the
extraordinary valor he would put forward
during his service in the 320th
Infantry Regiment during World War II
set him apart.
On February 15th, Walsh, now residing
in Norwalk, CT, and his family members
arrived at the school and were welcomed
by a full honor guard before the
entire Xavier community. After the
recognition of students who earned academic
honors during the 2nd marking
period and an induction ceremony for
Class Notes
1946
Dick Canning has retired from Bristol-
Myers Squibb, Co. and is now living in
Lawrenceville, NJ. George Riley has
retired from GE and is now living in
Syracuse with his wife, Gerry. George
spends his leisure time volunteering in
his home parish.
1947
Franklin Boller had a pacemaker
installed in April 2005. Joan and Joe
Farrell will celebrate their 55th wedding
anniversary in July. Paul Spada
and his wife are proud grandparents of
their tenth grandchild.
1948
Bob Piccirelli, Sr. is a professor emeritus
of mechanical engineering at
Wayne State University in Detroit, MI.
1949
The Class of ’49 Annual Reunion will
take place in Short Hills, NJ at the home
of Jack Madaras on the weekend after
Labor Day. Gaspar Cipolla is a substitute
teacher in New Jersey for 7th and
8th graders. John O’Brien retired on
February 1, 2006 after 55 years in the
airline industry. Frank Reilly III came in
second in the Chesapeake Senior Tap
Dance competition.
students entering the
National Honor Society,
Francois Dellatre, Consul-
General of the New York
French Consulate addressed
the group, speaking about
Walsh’s accomplishments and acts
of bravery in the face of danger. Walsh
participated in the Battle of Normandy,
helping to liberate France in what
French President Jacques Chirac has said
was a campaign of “extraordinary
courage and self-sacrifice.”
Walsh received a medal shaped like a
five-sided star, surrounded by green laurel
leaves. He also was presented with a
certificate signed by President Jacques
Chirac. The Xavier community wished to
congratulate him on his achievement.

Class Notes
1950
Allan Ahearne is enjoying golf, tennis
and sailing in Cooperstown, NY.
Kenneth Austin, and his wife, Kay, just
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Thomas Buttling went south and
landed on a golf course and is enjoying
the warm weather and activities.
Francis Herel has retired and is living
in Old Saybrook, CT. Francis spends his
leisure time volunteering and taking
care of his 14 grandchildren.
1952
George Craig is still working taking
care of the sick and injured. Frank
Notaro would like to congratulate John
Iannuzzi on his recent publication,
Condemned, and praise Joe Petriello
and the service program. Sil Resciniti
is still practicing law in Brooklyn. Sil
recently had dinner with Ed Hawkins,
Stan Joyce and Jim Bambury.
1953
Gerard Cerchio and Joseph Duffy
took a 12-day cruise thru the Panama
Canal with their spouses. Mark
DeLancy is a defense consultant living
in the San Antonio area. Mark is in the
process of having a home built in the
town of Garden Ridge. James
McMahon had a mini-reunion with
classmate Joe Cubells in Naples, FL
after they renewed their friendship at
their 50th reunion at Xavier. The law
firm of Methfessel & Werbel, with 38
attorneys and founded by John
Methfessel, has been named one of
the top 40 insurance firms in the U.S.
William Uber, Jr. is enjoying retirement
after practicing law for thirty years in
Florida.
1954
Thomas Donohue has retired from the
FBI and is living in Greer, SC with his ten
grandchildren. Ken Kramer experienced
the voyage of a lifetime on a
transatlantic crossing on the Queen
Mary 2. George Rioseco is still working
part-time with his son Robert in West
Harrison, NY. Vincent Sellitti, DDS will
celebrate his 40th wedding anniversary
on June 19, 2006 and 36 years as an
oral surgeon in June 2006.
1955
John Hogan has retired and is living
in the golf paradise named Sunset
Beach, in NC. Mark Williams is retiring
from MBNA and will move to Palm
Beach Gardens, FL.
1956
Charles Ellison retired in May 2004
and has relocated to Richmond, VA.
1957
Dick Yezek is a senior main frame
architect installing geographically
dispersed parallel sysplex.
1958
John Corrado has retired after forty
years as a hospital and nursing home
administrator. John was elected to life
fellowship in the American College of
Healthcare Executives in recognition
for his years of service to the Health
Care Industry. Dennis Corrigan retired
from Fannie Mae on March 31, 2006
with nine years in affordable housing
finance. Dennis previously retired from
the U.S. Army as Colonel, Judge
Advocate with nearly 29 years of service.
He also served three years as chief
of staff to the Deputy Attorney General
in Department of Justice. Tom Hoar
Class of 1956
Travels to D.C.
In October 2005, 17 members of the
Class of 1956 held a reunion in
Washington, D.C., where they met
with Hon. Justice Antonin Scalia ’53,
Supreme Court of the United States.
Pictured here from left to right are Bob
Sisto, Nelson Deusebio, Gus Vrondis,
Charlie Mullen, Bob Ambrosini, Desi
Flanigan, Fred Wolff, Tony Cusumano,
Gerry Seitz, Hon. Justice Antonin
Scalia, Hank Worley, Bruce Losurdo,
Ron Mazzone, Lou Cumming, Nick
Burriesci, Tony Borrello, Tony
Cangemi, and Charlie Ferrara.
For the past two years, the windows
of the Student’s Chapel on 2L have
been decorated with the names of
Xavier graduates and family members
serving in the Armed Forces. At
the end of another school year and
during a time when our country still
has a military presence overseas, we’d
like to update our wall. If you know of
a Xavier graduate or family member
serving our country, please send a
note to the school, c/o Alumni
Relations, listing name, rank and any
other pertinent information so it may
be posted in the upcoming months.
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1960 Reunion!
“Ya shouda been there,”
writes Bob Scavullo ’60.
On April 1st, a group of Xavier
graduates from the Class of 1960
went for a visit to Ellis Island and
a dinner at Steamers Landing
restaurant, overlooking the
Hudson River.
“Word must have gotten out
that a SOX contingent was going
to be on Ellis Island. As we docked,
we were piped ashore by Jim
MacDonell ‘70 and his fellow
members of the St. Ann’s Pipes
and Drums, of Hampton NJ.”
Pictured above from left to
right are Mike Reilly, M.D. ’60, Bob
Scavullo ’60, Doug Fraser, M,D.,
Bob Galastro ’60, Vinny Leonard
’60, Jim Kelly ’60, Marie Kelly,
Richard Bory ’60, Aideen Fraser,
and Maria Reilly.
Jim MacDonell ’70 and the St.
Ann’s Pipes and Drums.
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and Len Harris ’42 became acquainted
when both were teaching for Houston
Community College. Len was a student
of former Xavier basketball coach Frank
McGuire and wowed Tom and his
friends with his recollections of Coach
McGuire.
1959
Bob Hourihan frequently gets together
for dinners with Harry Lynch, John
Quevedo and Gerry Knapp.Bob
recently spoke to Tom Fitzpatrick and
he will soon join them for dinners. Bob
McCredie has been blessed with two
more grandsons’ this year. Albert Rosa
has retired from Denver University as
“professor emeritus” and has taken a
part-time teaching job at USAF
Academy as an academy fellow.
Thomas Sullivan retired from Laurence
Livermore National Laboratory in May
2002 and returned part-time as an
international consultant/expert in
atmospheric plume modeling and
emergency response working on an
IAEA Assistance Working Group. Louis
Ycre, Jr. recently announced his retirement
from his position as president
and CEO of Pascack Valley Hospital in
Westwood, NJ and its parent corporation,
Well Care Group, Inc.
1961
William Borst published The Scorpion
and the Frog: A Natural Conspiracy.
Class Notes
1962
James DeRose celebrated 25 years
practicing law with his firm while specializing
in real estate and foreclosure
law. Rev. Alfred LoPinto was appointed
Vicar for Human Services in the Diocese
of Brooklyn.
1963
William Brock just had a wonderful
dinner with fellow classmates Joe
Burke, Dan Cronin and John Draghi
at John’s home to celebrate their 60th
birthdays. Ernest Dewald spent two
weeks in Biloxi/Gulfport area with
FEMA in a disaster mortuary operations
team as a forensic dentist following the
Hurricane Katrina disaster. Ed
O’Shaughnessy retired from Airborne
Express after 18 years and is now volunteering
for the American Red Cross.
1964
Dennis Kelly has moved to California
and has taken the position of CFO for
Seven For All Mankind.
1966
Eugene Duffy was named Marquette
University Law Alumnus of the Year.
Conrad Tridente became a grandfather
for the first time on February 21, 2006.
1967
Frank Dong has joined NASD in
November 2005 to head up Investor
Education for the military. Fr. James
Keenan, S.J. officiated at the wedding
of Robert Loffredo’s daughter. After
many years with a large telecom company,
George Shevchuk has switched
industries and is now the director of
engineering.
1969
Lenny Alfano continues to run the
finances of a NYC Middle School. Greg
Belli still teaches newcomers to this
country in Austin’s International High
School, while picking up every side job
possible to help raise money for his
daughter’s tuition. Julius Gonzalez is
enjoying life with his family in Coral
Gables, FL.

1971
Robert Hynes was named senior
market analyst by Thomson IFR in
Boston, MA on September 2005.
Robert has five children and they
all enjoy playing ice hockey.
1972
Daniel Carlucci achieved IBM’s 100%
Club for the fifth year in a row.
1973
Antonio del Valle is currently a director
in Deutsche Bank New York and
responsible for sales and client relations
for domestic custody services.
Robert Maguire’s son, Robbie, and
Joseph McGinn’s son, John, will be
attending Xavier in September as
members of the Class of 2010. Since
Gabriel Pompe made himself president
of his own company, his golf
handicap has dropped from a 16 to
a 12. Paul Rivera began working for
Beys Contracting as VP of construction
in March. Since January 2005, Chris
Roman has been the General Manager
of KINC Univision, KELV Telefutura,
KQRT-FM and KRRN-FM in Las Vegas,
NV. Prior to that, Chris held similar posts
in Santa Barbara, Palm Springs and
Phoenix. Chris welcomes any Xavier
alumni in the Nevada region to
contact him. Victor Vallo is the new
Chair of the Department of Music
at Immaculate University (PA), where
he is also the Music Director and
Conductor of the Wind Ensemble.
1974
Tim Moriarty still works for Computer
Science Corp. in Virginia supporting the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
After careers in banking and computer
software, Frank McNerney entered an
Ed D. program at UMass-Amherst. Frank
is currently working in Afghanistan on
a project to improve the development
of teachers. Carey O’Connor was made
a partner in 2005 at his firm, York
International Agency, Inc.
1975
Anthony Cucolo III has been assigned
to Chief of Army Public Affairs for the
Office of the Secretary of the Army in
Washington, DC. William Stokes is
completing his seventh year as rector
of St. Paul’s. William serves as co-chair
of the anti-racism commission of the
executive board of the Episcopal
Church and is an anti-racism trainer
for the Episcopal Church.
1976
Peter Sciabarra will report to the USS
Peleliu as the executive officer in July.
1977
Donald Mooney is finishing his 20th
year teaching religion at Cardinal
Spellman High School in the Bronx.
Reid Muller has moved his cardiology
practice to Syracuse University and is
the commander of the 174th Medical
Group of the Air National Guard.
1978
Frank Rocco now has offices in
Shanghai, China and Hong Kong. Neil
Watkins is a general ophthalmologist
practicing in Chicago, IL and northeast
Indiana.
1979
Syd Jones ran and completed his first
NYC Marathon in November 2005.
Jeffrey Whelan is an assistant general
counsel for CBRE, an international real
estate services company.
1980
Patrick Antaki participated in the
Winter Olympic Games of 2006 in
Torino, Italy as a representative of
Lebanon. Patrick qualified for a spot
to compete in the sport of Skeleton
(head first down on an icy Bobsleigh
track while traveling at 80 MPH).
1981
Stephen Luppino was recently promoted
to Senior VP at Bank of America.
His position and responsibilities are
Senior Technology Manager and supports
the bank’s brokerage business.
Stephen’s office is in New York City and
he lives with his family in Marlboro, NJ.
1983
Desmond Stafford is a Manhattan
North trustee for the NYC Patrolman’s
Benevolent Association and the 2006
NYPD Emerald Society Man of the Year.
1984
Maj. Michael Dunne, U.S. Army, is currently
deployed to Afghanistan as the
U.S. advisor to the corps surgeon and
medical staff of the Afghan National
Army’s 201st Corps. In November 2005,
he returned home on mid-tour to
complete his 9th NYC Marathon.
1985
John Berger has bought a home
in Nutley, NJ. Lidelfo Franco was
admitted to practice before the
Supreme Court of the United States
on November 28, 2005.
As part of a fundraiser to raise money for
the Childhood Cancer Foundation, Joe
Sweeney ’85, dean of students, and
Luciano Lovallo, assistant dean of students,
announced that they were willing
to “risk it all” if students were able to raise
$5,000. Each dean would have his head
shaved if the goal was met. On the day
before the deadline, students still needed
close to $2,000 in order to meet goal, but
were saved by the generosity of Mr.
Sweeney’s older brother, Mike Sweeney,
who offered to match their donation dollar-for-dollar.
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In November 2005, Sean O’Mara ’92
and David Low ’92 attended the traditional
Thai wedding of Paulie Srinuan
’92 at the Peninsula Hotel, in Bangkok,
Thailand. Sean was on his way back from
working and traveling in Australia for a
year, while David traveled from Hong
Kong, where he is married and living.
1986
Matt Miranda left his position as VP
of production at First Kiss Productions to
oversee creation and development of the
New Media/Mobile Entertainment division
of Radar Pictures. Robert Sisto is a
professional engineer living in Wisconsin
with his wife and three children.
1991
Ron Lesniewski was promoted to
Manager of Strategic Operations for
U.S. Commercial HIV Division. Ron will
be moving to the Raleigh, NC area
this year.
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1993
Larry Liermann is currently working
as a banker for J.P. Morgan Chase. Ian
Maloney published his first book,
Melville’s Monumental Imagination,in
December 2005. Brendon Plunkett
is a naval reservist and is currently
serving in Iraq.
1994
Edwin Marin won the New York Post’s
Sudoku tournament in October 2005,
earning a trophy, a $5,000 prize and
recognition on CNN’s “American
Morning” program. Edwin lives in
Staten Island and is nearing his 12th
year working for U.S. Aviation
Underwriters.
1995
Geoffrey Cole is still in El Paso, TX,
enjoying command of an Air Defense
Patriot Battery while coaching his son’s
T-ball team. Robert Cruz is a NYC
Firefighter. Arthur Dolan is currently a
producer with ESPN and has received
two Emmy’s for his work with that network.
1996
Brian Purnell will graduate in May
from NYU with a Ph. D. in History.
1997
Keith Gallagher has joined the NYPD
and is taking classes towards his MPA.
1998
This past October, Brian Casey began a
three-year undergraduate program at
Hertford College, Oxford University in
the U.K. During Brian’s critical interview
process, he felt the presence of Fr.
Vincent Taylor, SJ, his beloved English
teacher and mentor. Brian will read for a
degree in English. After four years as an
NYPD officer, Joseph Minucci left the
force and became a federal agent for
the Department of Homeland Security
and re-enlisted for four more years in
the Marine Corps reserves.
1999
In May 2005, Stephen Gorski completed
his six-year Pharmacy D program
from the University of the Sciences in
Philadelphia and graduated with a doctor
of pharmacy degree. Stephen works
for CVS Pharmacy as a staff pharmacist
Robert McGee finished his first tour in
San Diego and is now stationed for
schooling. Upon completion, he will be
assigned to an aircraft carrier.
2000
Jared Marinos graduated from the U.S.
Military Academy. Jared is currently in
flight school at Fort Rucker, AL with the
goal of flying either Apache or
Blackhawk helicopters. Tim Williamson
received his Master of Arts in U.S.
History in May 2005 from Brooklyn
College and is now working as an
assignment editor at New England
Cable News in Boston.
2001
Christopher Kress graduated from
Manhattan College with a B.S. in civil
engineering and currently works for
Con Edison. Michael Toomey became
a member of the NYC Fire Department
E.M.S. in March.
2002
Zachary Stackell just finished an
internship with Dun & Bradstreet that
helped them recover information and
re-establish credit for businesses affected
by Hurricane Katrina. Zach is a senior
at Lehigh University and is majoring in
business information systems with a
focus in finance. John Toomey will
graduate from Fordham this May.
2003
Christopher Holland just completed a
semester abroad in Athens, Greece and
is preparing for the spring semester at
Gettysburg, PA.
2004
Michael Guttadaro is doing well at
Sacred Heart University.
2005
Steve Haller is doing wonderfully at St.
Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA.
Steve has been active in the Campus
Ministry and is also doing his work
study with that office. William Lembo
attends the University of Scranton and
is a member of the ROTC program.

Mileposts
DEATHS
Alumni
Thomas F. Whelan ’29, December 17, 2004
Felix F. Eberhart ’32, January 26, 2006
Richard E. Gavigan ’32, February 26, 2006
John Hughes ’34, September 14, 2001
Harvey T. Brown ’39, January 21, 2006
Oliver P. Cano ’41, February 15, 2006
Harvey J. L’Hommedieu ’41,
December 2005
Vincent D. McCaffrey ’41, January 2, 2006
David L. Morison ’42, March 24, 2006
James B. Frye ’43, February 13, 2006
Msgr. John T. Fagan ’44, February 9, 2006
Alfred W. Gregory ’45, October 21, 2005
Rev. William F.X. Maher, S.J. ’45,
February 16, 2006
Carl A. Nordby ’45, November 1, 2005
John D. Stolarik ’45, March 12, 2006
Leo B. Connelly ’47, December 25, 2005
Thomas A. Digan ’47, November 26, 2005
John F. McEwen ’51, March 8, 2006
Robert W. Carrubba ’52, December 12, 2005
Donald Craugh ’52, February 13, 1990
John B. Foley ’53, December 17, 2005
Edward D. Lockwood ’54, March 2, 2006
Rev. David G. O’Brien ’54, January 16, 2006
John T. Carlson ’59, July 18, 2004
Edward J. Hauber ’64, January 10, 2006
Bruce J. Strzelczyk ’70, December 7, 2005
Robert McLaughlin ’52, March 8, 2006
Charles Basaman, Jr. ’60, March 14, 2006
Family
Martin Brown, father of Charles ’70,
September 2005
Michael Carr, father of Michael ’94,
March 23, 2006
Joseph Cricchio, grandfather of
Charles Kubat ’01, January 15, 2006
Lucille Donini, mother of Stephen ’79,
January 9, 2005
John Fortunato, father of Anthony ’04,
January 16, 2006
Faye Frank, mother of John ’71,
February 2, 2006
IN MEMORIAM
Msgr. John T. Fagan ’44 died February 9, 2006 at the age of 79. Msgr. Fagan was the director of Little
Flower Children and Family Services of New York, which first started as a summer camp for inner-city
children, then evolved into a group of residential treatment centers for children who needed placement
away from their homes. He also served on a number of state and national boards. In a message posted
on Little Flower’s website, Msgr. Fagan was remembered for his personal connection to the many children
and disabled individuals whose lives crossed with Little Flower. He is survived by his brother, Msgr. R. Emmet
Fagan and three sisters, Jane Fucigna, Helen Marie Murphy, and Sister Kathleen Fagan. At his family’s
request, memorial contributions may be made to Little Flower’s “Father Fagan Angel Fund,” by mailing to
the Office of External Relations, 2450 North Wading River Road, Wading River, NY 11792.
Family continued
Joan Marie Fugazy, wife of William ’42,
December 5, 2005
Peggy Gahan, wife of James ’51,
December 26, 2005
Bridget Galvin, mother of Simon ’80
and former staff member at Xavier,
March 28, 2006
Lillian Healy, wife of Michael ’46,
August 5, 2005
Rose Mackey, mother of Edward ’72
and Kevin ’74, March 8, 2006
Mrs. Margaret Maynard, mother of G.D.
Maynard ’57, January 22, 2006
James McEleney, Sr., father of James ’83,
December 22, 2005
Marion Moriarty, mother of Timothy ’74
and Joseph ’84, April 17, 2004
Roseanne Mullaney, mother of James ’86
and Andrew ’88, January 25, 2006
James Mullaney, father of James ’86
and Andrew ’88, December 3, 2005
Michael Petriano, Jr., uncle of Evan ’93
and Keith ’96, July 26, 2005
Walter Piwinski, father of Thomas ’70,
John ’72, and Richard ’78,
February 25, 2005
John Sabatos, father of John Patrick ’01,
December 20, 2005
Vincent Sellitto, father of Nicholas ’05,
March 27, 2006
Edward Young, Sr., father of Simon ’90
and Edward (faculty member at Xavier),
December 16, 2005
Friends
John Hamm, grandfather of Ben Hamm
(faculty member at Xavier), March 2006
Roger Lamour, brother-in-law of
Grace Lamour (faculty member
at Xavier), March 2006
Donald Noga, father of Steve Noga
(faculty member at Xavier),
February 10, 2006
Ruth Rockman, grandmother of Jennifer
Kennedy-Orlando (faculty member
at Xavier), March 3, 2006
BIRTHS
Clare Marie Daudelin, April 4, 2005
Molly and Douglas Daudelin ’85
William Joseph Nafash, December 6, 2005
Mary and George Nafash ’85
Nicholas Sebastian Sisto, September 26, 2005
Paola and Robert Sisto ’86
Kyra Sherman, April 24, 2005
Jean (faculty member at Xavier)
and John Sherman ’87
Jack Thomas Unger, June 29, 2004
Shannon and Joseph Unger ’87
Julianna Marie La Fia, April 6, 2005
Sharon and Anthony La Fia ’9
Clara O’Connell, January 12, 2006
Lauri and Patrick O’Connell ’90
Madeline Jayne Lee, March 6, 2006
Krista and Thomas Lee ’92
WEDDINGS
Jeffrey Whelan ’79
and Laura Decristofaro,
September 2005
John R. Scholz ’89 and Amy Marie
Yarnevich, November 19, 2005
Chris Soto ’95 and Melissa Fanelli,
April 1, 2004
Michael Triscuizzi ’96 and Carrie-Ann
Brown, September 3, 2005
MAY 2006 — ALUMNEWS
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FROM THE
ADVANCEMENT OFFICE
JOE GORSKI
Vice President for Advancement
Fairfield Prep
Xavier
Canisius
McQuaid
Regis
Comparison of Alumni
Participation Rates
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
additional chart info, if any, here
34 ALUMNEWS — MAY 2006
The school year is fast coming to a close. There will be a flurry of activity
between now and the end of June. The 22nd Annual Xavier High School Golf
Outing will take place at Westchester Hills Golf Club on Tuesday May 23rd. That will
be followed by our Baccalaureate Dinner on Saturday evening, June 3rd and
Graduation from St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Thursday, June 8th. Our final event of the
season will be Reunion Weekend on Friday June 9th and Saturday June 10th.
Rapidly following the end of the school year will be the end of our fiscal year
on June 30th. Although our annual fund is currently running well ahead of last
year as of April 14th—$1,500,000 versus $1,404,000 in cash and pledges
($1,252,000 versus $1,110,000 in cash alone)—there is still a long way to go to
reach our goal of $1,840,000 and our ultimate success is very much dependent on
your continued generosity. As you all know the annual fund is used primarily to
defray operating costs, provide (along with earnings on the endowment) for scholarship
and financial aid to worthy and needy students, and to keep tuition affordable
to our families. Without the annual fund many opportunities and programs
for our students would cease to exist as we know them today.
Most important in reaching our goal is the performance of our reunion classes.
The Xavier Annual Fund has had its greatest success when those classes increase
their regular annual giving during their reunion years. For example, in our most
financially successful year to date, fiscal 2004, reunion class giving gave us a plus of
$85,000 over their contributions the year prior to their reunion year. In fiscal 2005,
the reunion classes were responsible for a plus of only $15,000 and as a result we
did not reach our dollar goal. To reach or exceed our goal in the annual fund this
year, it is most important that the members of all classes ending in 1 and 6 (especially
the ten classes celebrating their fifth to fiftieth year reunions) be willing to
increase their giving this year. We are asking members of this year’s reunion classes
who are regular annual fund contributors to consider making a donation of one
and one half to three times their usual donation. We hope that alumni
who have given sporadically or not at all since graduation would consider
making a gift of $10.00 for each year since they graduated. For
example, an alumnus celebrating their tenth reunion would donate a
minimum of $100, one celebrating their twenty-fifth, $250, etc. I know
that if each member of the reunion classes would make such a gift, it
would guarantee the record success of the annual fund.
It is also important that we increase the number of alumni (and
parents and friends) that participate in giving to the annual fund.
Alumni participation last year was 26.5%. The number of alumni participating
in the annual fund has been slowly decreasing the past several
years. Although the total number of alumni donors has fallen by only
170 since fiscal 2001, the percentage has dropped from 32% because
we have roughly 1000 more reachable alumni today due to five more
graduating classes and a reduction in class members who are lost.
While 26.5% ranks us above many college programs and many other
Jesuit High Schools, Xavier finds itself behind the annual fund participation
performance of Canisius Prep (30%), McQuaid High School
(32%) and our New York City rival, Regis High School’s dominant 59%.
We need your help to improve our performance. Our five year goal is to reach 40%
participation. We have set a participation goal of 30% for this year’s annual fund. To
date 22% (2420) of our alumni have made donations this year. To reach our 2006
goal we need a minimum of another 880 donors between now and June 30, 2006.
Please consider joining us at whatever dollar level you can afford. I know that
when on the playing fields or the debating stage with your peers at Regis, your
competitive juices always flowed more vigorously. Perhaps that competitive spirit
can spur us to meet and exceed this year’s (and our five year) goal. Together we
can make an incredible difference for Xavier.

XAVIER TODAY
XAVIER IN THE FUTURE?
Planned Giving Makes A Difference
The need for student aid is growing larger each year.
Xavier tries to meet the needs of these families with the ideals
of the school mission in mind. Our future are these students,
help us plan to keep more of our future leaders Xavier Alumni.
Contact info
Loual Puliafito ’00
Advancement Officer
(212) 924-7900 x.1611
or puliafitol@xavierhs.org
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Golf Outing
May 23, 2006
Baccalaureate Mass and Dinner
June 3, 2006
Graduation
June 8, 2006
Reunion Weekend
June 9, 2006 and June 10, 2006
September 11th
5th Anniversary Memorial Mass
September 11, 2006
Xavier Society/Loyola
Associates Reception
September 20, 2006
President's Council Dinner
September 28, 2006
Parent's Phonathon
October 23, 2006 to October 26, 2006
Career Day
November 9, 2006
Hall of Fame Dinner
November 17, 2006
Young Alumni
Reception/Football Rally
November 22, 2006
Washington D.C. Reception
December 6, 2006
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