theMount
WINTER 2009
The arts continue to
thrive at the Mount.
Our students and faculty maintain a
great tradition of creative talent.
STORY ON PAGE 4
Message From Brother James Kelly
January 23, 2009
My Dear Alumni, Parents and Friends of the Mount:
It has been a very busy fall and winter here at the
school that never sleeps. Any boy who attends Mount
Saint Joseph and does not become involved in
extracurricular activities is simply not paying
attention. Every day at morning announcements,
after we pray and say the pledge, we list all the
school activities going on during the day and after
school. The list is endless, just like the list of people
for whom the school is praying. We have a veritable
smorgasbord of activities and clubs along with our
interscholastic and intramural athletic programs.
Something for everyone!
The Mount has certainly been in the athletic news
recently, as Mark Teixeira '98 negotiated his next contract. Our principal, Barry Fitzpatrick, will eventually
reconcile himself to Mark's position on the Yankees,
but I have yet to convince him to agree to wear any
Yankee apparel which I have found online and which I
want to buy for him and Dave Norton. Jim Schwartz
'84 was just named head coach of the Detroit Lions.
His old coach, Brother Bob Flaherty '64, was quoted
extensively in the Detroit press when Jim was appointed. The Detroit Free Press reported: “Brother Bob
Flaherty who coached Schwartz at St. Joseph,
remembered that Schwartz never backed down while
the Gaels competed against much larger opponents
in a conference filled with some of Maryland's largest
schools. 'I think he got it from his dad who obviously
is a great influence on him. He came from an area of
town where that was instilled as the way of life there.'”
All good press for the Mount. Now if a Mount alumnus could just win the Nobel Peace Prize!
The feature article in this issue of The Mount
highlights our Fine Arts department which is truly
spectacular. Many alumni remember Mr. Kenneth
Pittman who has been teaching art at the Mount
since 1976. In addition to drawing and painting, we
have computer assisted design and digital photography taught by Mr. Bryan Bienek. Our bands have
always taken center stage, and that tradition at the
Mount, founded and nurtured by the great “Band
Brothers,” Brothers Simon, Peter and Aquin, continues under the leadership of Mr. Rick Peters. Our
Drama department has grown as well. Many remember drama at the Mount during the 1980s and early
1990s when Brother Bob Flaherty was the drama
director. Now Mr. Michael Hartsfield and Mrs. Susan
Esserwein continue that tradition as well. One credit
in Fine Arts is now a requirement for graduation at
the Mount. We pride ourselves on developing the
well-rounded young man.
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As I mentioned to you in
the last newsletter, I
would like to see our
annual Alumni Mass and
Communion Breakfast
grow. Please mark your calendar. The Alumni Mass
and Communion Breakfast will be on Sunday, March
15. Information will be mailed to alumni and is available on the website. Get together with your relatives
and friends who are graduates of the Mount and
come to our annual Communion Breakfast. Our
speaker at the Communion Breakfast will be our
principal, Barry Fitzpatrick, who is always entertaining when he speaks. Mr. Fitz is in his fifteenth year
as the principal of the Mount. Since he's a layman
and canon law does not apply, he's been the principal of the Mount far longer than any Xaverian
Brother. Older alumni will recall that the principal
changed every six years before the Second Vatican
Council because the head of the school was also the
Superior of the Brothers and bound to a six year term
by canon law. Just a little interesting tidbit from history. Please be there and start your own Communion
Breakfast tradition.
I'm longing for spring and the warmer weather, so
that I can see our track team running on the new
track. It was too cold to watch the winter track team
practice. They, however, braved the cold and had a
superb season. There are many signs of the coming
spring, but none is surer than the arrival of aspiring
baseball players around Dave Norton's office. Since
he and I are next door to each other, I know it's
almost spring when I see our baseball hopefuls
hanging about the office. I try to tell them that talent
and not flattery will win them a place on the team!
They, however, seem undeterred.
Please stop by the school during the spring to see
our facilities and to watch a baseball game, a
lacrosse game, a rugby match or a track meet. The
enthusiasm of our athletes will certainly capture your
heart. Rugby has become one of my favorite sports.
It's a perfect sport for boys. It strikes me as one long
brawl with no rules. I've heard it said that rugby is a
thug sport played by gentlemen. I think that's rather
apt. Just know that you are always most welcome at
the Mount, and every day, remember to say a prayer
for the Mount.
Sincerely,
Brother James M. Kelly, C.F.X., President
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The Mount
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quarterly by the
Mount Saint Joseph
Development Office.
Brother James M. Kelly,
C.F.X. President
Barry J. Fitzpatrick
Principal
Emily Wilson Rollins
Executive Director
of Development
Brad Shearer '03
Director of
Alumni Relations
Erin Van Bavel
Director of
Annual Giving
James A. Poisal ’03
Director of
Communications
and Events, Editor,
The Mount
Cathy Steffe
Development
Office Manager
Brandy Fefel
Development
Office Assistant
Upcoming Alumni Events
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MASS &
COMMUNION BREAKFAST
REUNION PLANNING MEETING
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
7:00 pm – In the MSJ Development
Office Conference Room
Sunday, March 15, 2009
10:00 am – Mass in the Marion Burk
Knott Fine Arts Center
11:00 am – Breakfast in the cafeteria
with speaker Principal Barry Fitzpatrick.
Please help us honor this year’s award winners!
Alumnus of the Year: T.B.A.
Al Shields Service Award: Tim Chairs
Knight of the Tower:
Bill Lenczycki '62, Richard Wehner '62
Does your class year end in a 4 or a 9? If so, then you have
a reunion coming up in the fall and we need your help! The
Mount’s Development Office will assist you in all phases of
your reunion, from planning and arranging logistics for the day
of the event, to mailing correspondence to classmates and
reporting to the committee on the progress of the reunion. If
you are interested in helping to plan your reunion and want to
come to this meeting, please contact Brad Shearer ’03 at
[email protected] or 410-646-4700.
ALUMNI LACROSSE GAME
& FAMILY COOKOUT
To register, please contact
Brad Shearer ’03 at
[email protected] or 410-646-4700.
June 7, 2009 • 11:00 am – Plevyak Field
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making a donation to the
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an MSJ event. If this format is
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Winter 2009
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Young
Mr. Pittman poses with Christian Quarantillo
artistic talent
thrives
at the Mount
The Mount's administration and faculty is
charged with providing a rigorous college
preparatory curriculum. Our students, who come
from very culturally and economically diverse
backgrounds, continue to exceed the high
standards that our faculty demands.
T
he general requirements of the Mount's curriculum
include the academic basics: religion, English, foreign
language, mathematics, science, social studies, computer science and health/physical education. One segment of our
campus, of which we are particularly proud, is our fine arts
department. The past few months at the Mount have offered a
perfect display of our student's dramatic, musical and artistic
ability. I had the privilege of meeting Christian Quarantillo, a
senior whose meticulous work in Mr. Ken Pittman's art room
has impressed and amazed me; I was entertained by our Drama
department's rendition of “The Adventures of Huckleberry
Finn”; and Mr. Rick Peter's Symphonic and Jazz bands helped
put me in the Christmas spirit. These are just a few examples of
the amazing talent displayed throughout the year. Come see for
yourself. All alumni, family and friends of the Mount are invited to attend our art show, play and concert this spring.
Makeup artists are known for making a writer's imagination
come to life in front of your eyes on the big screen. If Christian
Quarantillo has his way, he will be one of those artists. At the
urging of Mr. Pittman, our resident artist, I visited his
“Independent Projects” class. This course is for those advanced
students who have progressed beyond the basic and intermediate levels of fine arts and have elected to move forward with
their preferred medium. Some of his students paint, others
sculpt, and in Christian's case...some make masks.
Christian has been a fan of horror films his whole life. His
talent started with drawing creatures that he imagined. It wasn't
long before he knew that he wanted to do more than simply
draw the creatures. Along with his friend, Scott, he began
working with a Halloween haunted trail, applying the characters' makeup and costumes. Christian took great pride in making the creatures look life-like. However, he desired to do more.
He wanted to work through the whole process, including making the masks and prostheses. Spaghetti Industries was born.
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Christian and Scott founded the company to create the scary
looks for future haunted trails.
A makeup artist's job sounds fairly simple, as I thought, until Christian walked me
through the steps. The arduous process
begins with a drawing of the character.
Then, he creates a full-sized sculpture of the
drawing, made of clay. Once the sculpture
has set, Christian creates a negative relief
mold out of silicone or a stone material.
Next, the mold is cast with latex, creating
the basis of the mask. After the latex mask is
removed from the mold, it is painted and
other features are added, such as hair and
glass eyes.
Interested in learning more about the art
This latex mask is
and the business behind it, Christian travChristian’s latest
eled to Los Angeles during his freshman
year to visit the International Makeup Artist creation. It was
recently removed
Trade Show. There, he met Mr. Rob Hall,
from its mold and
the founder of Almost Human, a special
will soon be painted.
makeup effects company that has worked
on numerous films, television shows, music videos and commercials, including the recent television series “Terminator: the
Sarah Connor Chronicles.” Christian showed Rob some of his
work. They exchanged ideas and Rob gave Christian words of
encouragement, and surprisingly a job offer! He must have
been confident in Christian's ability because he told him that if
he were still interested in makeup effects after high school that
he would have a job in his studio.
I spoke with Rob for a few minutes about Christian's
masks. I wanted to hear an opinion about his talent from someone in the business. He describes Christian's ability as “highly
advanced for his age.” In recalling the convention where they
met, Rob was “amazed at how much Christian reminded him
of himself at the same age.”
Christian has decided to take Rob's offer. He will be off to
California soon after graduation. If Christian works hard and
keeps up his great work, I am sure, one day, that we will see his
work on the big screen. You can see Christian's work and that
of countless others at the spring art show held during school
hours (8:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.) on Wednesday, April 22,
The Mount
This musician waits in
anticipation for his big notes
The symphonic band takes a few minutes to
tune their instruments before the concert
Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24. The show is also open
on Sunday, April 26 from 2:00 P.M. through 5:00 P.M.
While Christian was in the art room working on his masks,
the Mount's drama department was busy rehearsing for the fall
production.
On a very cold Friday evening in November, I joined a few
faculty members in the Mount's auditorium to see The
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. As I sat there watching and
laughing, I couldn't help but be impressed by the cast and
crew. They took the stage like professionals and without a hiccup, they put on a great show.
It wasn't just the acting that warrants attention but also the
work on such
detailed costumes and
a very effective set
design. Surprisingly,
there is never a shortage of boys in any of
our productions,
which may have more
to do with the
accompanying
actresses from Mount
de Sales and Seton
Keough than the
The actors perfect their lines and scenes
boys'
love of enterduring the dress rehearsal
taining the masses.
Each year, the young actors spend about two months
preparing for the fall show, four days a week for about two and
a half hours a day. This includes acting rehearsal, technical
rehearsal (lights, set changes, etc.) and set building. The spring
musical generally takes a few weeks longer because the actors
have to learn the song and dance routines.
The actors have great guidance and leadership. Our very
own Mr. Michael Hartsfield, an English teacher, directs the
productions. Mrs. Jo Anne Morgan, also an English teacher,
produces them and Mrs. Stacey Stender, a Biology teacher,
overseas the stage crew. In the spring, Ms. Sue Esserwein, one
of our music teachers, directs the musical.
Our boys' extraordinary talent and dedication reminded me of
why I attended the show to begin with. I wanted to give my sup-
Seen here, our actors utilize wireless
microphones to improve sound quality
port and encourage them to keep up the great work. I encourage
you to visit campus for a show. This year's spring musical is Disco
Inferno! Mr. Hartsfield expects the musical to be “a fun and groovy
time.” We will have four performances: Thursday, April 31, Friday,
May 1, Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 P.M., and Sunday, May 3 at 2:00
P.M. The tickets are $8.00 and will be available at the door.
Of course, an article on the Mount's fine arts would not be
complete without mentioning its award winning music program.
A few weeks before Christmas, the Mount's symphonic
band, jazz ensemble and choir held a concert to deck the
Mount's halls. I was working a little late that day and decided
that I would stop in for a few songs before heading home.
Again, I was amazed by our student's ability. Their beautiful
performances of the Christmas classics helped set the mood
that evening and on campus the following weeks. I didn't just
stay for a few songs. I listened to the entire performance and it
was just what I needed to put me in the Christmas spirit.
Nearly fifty students make up both the band and the ensemble. The symphonic band utilizes daily rehearsals, while the jazz
ensemble practices once a week. More recently, their hard work
has paid off. Last year, the symphonic band received a superior
rating in the 2008 State Band Festival. Mr. Rick Peters, the
Mount's music teacher, directed the symphonic band to the first
superior rating at a state level in the Mount's history.
Mr. Peters is proud of his music career here at the Mount.
Reflecting on the history of the program he says, “The Mount has
been very lucky over the years attracting talented musical students
who have made it a priority to take music classes.” I invite you to
attend the spring concert, featuring both the symphonic band and
jazz ensemble. Mark your calendars for May 7, at 7:30 P.M.
In the spring of 1877, the Xaverian Brothers opened the
Mount's doors to its first student, Douglas Walton, with the
promise of a well-rounded Catholic education. Over the years,
our campus, the size of our student body and our curriculum
have without a doubt changed. Whether our students are making masks, rehearsing for a play or practicing for an award-winning concert, what has remained unchanged is the steadfast tradition of brotherhood, the intense school spirit that lives within
every Gael and the lessons of faith and knowledge who are
imparted to each student that calls the Mount home.
— James Poisal '03
Summer
Winter 2009
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Beef n’ Beer Night
Wrap-Up
Principal Barry Fitzpatrick poses for a photo with some young alumni.
Some members of the Class of 2003 catch up and
reminisce about their days at the Mount.
The 8th Annual Beef n' Beer Night proved to be a fun and relaxing night for all.
Principal Barry
Fitzpatrick drops the
ceremonial puck in
the 2008 Alumni
Hockey Game
Thanks to all of the
alumni, family and
friends who came
out for the game. A
special thanks to Mrs.
Mary Jo Doherty and
her volunteers for all
of their hard work.
This year, 32 alumni
played in the annual
game held on the
Gael's home ice.
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The Mount
Alumni Hockey
Game Wrap-Up
Two Alumni Faculty Members Receive 2008 Ryken Award
Every year on December 3, the Feast Day of Saint Francis Xavier, the winner of the Theodore James Ryken Award for
Excellence in Xaverian Education is announced. The award was established to recognize the adult members in the Xaverian
Brothers Sponsored Schools. This year we welcome two members of the community to this select group of men and women who
stand for everything that is good about the Mount: Athletic Director, Paul Triplett ’79 and Spanish teacher, Victor Corbin.
Nominations and votes for this award came from the faculty and staff. During the announcement of the winners, Principal
Barry Fitzpatrick read the following anonymous nominations for the winners.
Paul Triplett ’79
Victor Corbin
I
O
n a year when Mount Saint Joseph seeks to recognize the
ne thing that separates the fair and good teachers
importance of humility, we could not choose a better
from great teachers is the passion they have for
candidate for the Ryken Award than this man. He works
their jobs. This man has a passion for teaching
tirelessly not for his own glory, but for the well-being of
and for kids. He embodies all the requirements
our student athletes. Often that means lining a practice field in
for this award. He exemplifies those five charisms we always
the stifling heat or raking a muddy diamond in the bitter cold.
hear: humility, compassion, simplicity, trust and zeal. His
Other times it means listening to unreasonable complaints –
commitment is unmatched and his work ethic and
about roster cuts or playing time, about schedules or facilities.
commitment to develop others’ talents and skills are
Always it means helping parents,
legendary.
coaches and athletes keep sports in
He has spent years in
their proper perspective.
developing a teaching style that is
He has worked diligently over the
unmatched in our department,
past several years on the countless
and he combines his skill with a
details necessary for the success of our
healthy sense of humor to keep
stadium project. But, throughout a
kids on their toes.
twenty-year career as a teacher and
He is a master teacher with an
administrator, his daily contributions
ability to reach all of his students,
to the Mount have meant far more
even though some must take
than any new playing area. Like the
advantage of his early morning
giant after whom the new field is
sessions where he freely gives his
named, our award winner is a mentor.
time to make sure they succeed.
His quiet but intense passion for
I nominate him for his love of
excellence set a high standard for all of
the subject that he teaches, for his
the Mount’s coaches and players. His
devotion to the craft of teaching,
modesty and good humor demonstrate
his enthusiasm, his simplicity, his
on a daily basis how to value people
Catholic spirituality and identity
The recipients of the 2008 Theodore James Ryken
above victories and championships.
in all that he does, his care and
Award, from left: Vic Corbin and Paul Triplett ’79
After all the celebrations of
helpfulness to all his colleagues,
achievement and championships have ceased, it is he who
and above all, for his care for the whole life and learning of
remains to clean up, plan and prepare for the next event. It is in
each student.
large part due to this man’s skills and tenacity that Mount Saint
Twenty odd years ago, Mount Saint Joseph was blessed to
Joseph has achieved greater recognition and fame throughout
get this man to join this faculty, which he has led in his own
Maryland than any time in its history, yet he remains mostly
quiet yet distinguished way. For me personally he has been a
anonymous. He follows a simple, yet profound, formula that
mentor I shall always treasure, someone I can always go to
we can all model in our areas of work at the Mount. Zeal plus
when I need sound advice, regardless of the matter at hand.
humility equals success.
He is the classic Christian gentleman trained in the finest
As I try to remind you gentlemen each season at our
Jesuit tradition, then coming here and adding to the wealth
sportsmanship meetings, if you have the type of class this
that is Xaverian education at its best.
man brings to the table, you don’t need much of anything else.
If you don’t have it, nothing else you do have, including a
championship, can make up for the difference.
Let me assure you, this man has class in abundance.
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Class Notes
For more Class Notes, visit www.MSJnet.edu/alumni
Class of 1939
John E. Degele, Sr. sends greetings and
best regards to all living members of the
class of 1939.
Class of 1943
James I. Brown says, “It was great to see
the handsome group gathered for the 65th
reunion. The new buildings at the Mount
are quite impressive.”
Robert Cassilly is retired
from civil service and
Maryland National Guard.
He is proud of his ten
children whose careers span
a variety of trades. Robert
drove a school bus for ten
, ’43 years and now volunteers at
Robert Cassilly
Harford County Historical
Society.
Charles A. Reich was a commander in the
Navy for 28 years. In 2001, Charles retired
from Merrill Lynch and is currently living
in Virginia Beach, VA. His wife of 60 years,
Florence, passed away in September of
2007. Together, they have five children,
eight grandchildren and six great
grandchildren.
killed Walt Smith some years ago -Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He
maintains his spirit, but things are difficult
for his loving wife, Rose, who has health
problems of her own.
Ned Furst and his wife,
Corinne, have been married
for 56 years. They have
four sons and four
grandchildren. Ned sends
his best wishes to all of his
classmates and their
families. He prays that you
have health, happiness and
a song of peace in your hearts.
Robert L. Kohles recently
returned from a two-week
trip to Lake Como, Italy
and a cruise to Spain,
Portugal, Gibraltar and
Italy. Robert asks that his
Robert Kohles,
’51
classmates join Jim Franz
and several other classmates
from 1951 on their quarterly third
Wednesday get-togethers in Catonsville.
Class of 1953
Ned Furst ’47
Class of 1948
John A. Witkowski is enjoying his 17th
year of retirement and his 59th year of
marriage in York, PA. He wishes all of the
best to his classmates and their families.
Class of 1949
Ed Coady is looking forward to his 2009
60-year reunion. Ed asks that all Eastern
Shore residents come to the OC Gaels
gatherings in Ocean City, MD. For more
information, please contact Rob Thuman at
410-213-9391.
Class of 1945
Herman Amelung says, “I married my
high school sweetheart, had five children,
twelve grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. I enjoy seeing my classmates
at the monthly luncheons. I wish more
classmates would join us.”
George W. Grandy, Jr. recently relocated to
Mercy Ridge Retirement Community. He
says, “Life here is great! There are lots of
activities, great food and unattached ladies,
who number single men 6:1.”
Joseph L. McCormick says,
“My wife, Carol, and I
celebrated our 50th wedding
anniversary on October 4,
2008, in Ocean City, MD.
Our entire family of 23
wonderful people
attended.”
Joseph L.
McCormick ’5
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Class of 1950
Stephen A. Morris
worked for the B&O
Railroad as a roundhouse
foreman. He retired after
20 years.
Class of 1955
Stephen A. Mo
rris,
’45
Class of 1946
Robert DeLisle says, “Brother James Kelly’s
reference to Brother Ricardus (The Mount,
Fall 2008) brought back clear memories of
flying chalk, erasers and textbooks. For
those younger alumni who didn’t know him
as an instructor – You missed it!”
Class of 1947
Joe Dukert asks that you please remember
Richard Cernak in your prayers. He is
suffering from the same rare disease that
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William N. Cummins
worked for BGE for 43
years and has been
retired for 15 years.
William and his wife,
Angela, have been
married for 54 years.
William N.
William asks that you
Cummins ’50
keep his wife in your
prayers. For the past three years, she has
been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Class of 1951
Charlie Clayton says, “Last year we
celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. I
have two daughters and nine grandchildren,
three of whom are in college.”
The
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Ed Mehl has been retired from Ace
Hardware for 10 years. He and his wife,
Pat, have moved to Bethany Beach, DE and
enjoy boating, fishing and playing golf. Ed
is active in the U35 Norris Shipmates
Reunion Association. Ed and Pat have 10
children, 18 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren.
Class of 1956
Newton Williams has retired from law and
real estate to Easton, MD, where one of his
children is an engineer at a large
engineering firm.
Class Notes
For more Class Notes, visit www.MSJnet.edu/alumni
Class of 1957
J.G. Frizzera, MD. says, “My first child
married in December of 2008. I am still
working and am enjoying spending time
with my wife, children and grandchildren. I
thank God for the Mount and how it got
me started.”
Mike Gorman says, “I enjoyed the 2008
Resident Reunion. I am particularly looking
forward to the ’09 reunion.”
Norvell G. Ward, Jr. says,
“The 3rd Annual Former
MSJ Resident get-together in
Fredericksburg, VA on
September 14-17 promises
to be the best since the
1950’s. Classes ’55 through
’59
residents are encouraged
,
, Jr.
Norvell G. Ward
to attend.”
’57
Donald Turnbaugh would like to remind
all alumni that thousands of people suffer
from untreated mental illness every year. For
more information, navigate to the National
Alliance on Mental Illnesses website:
www.NAMI.org.
Class of 1959
John Conley is looking forward to his 50year Golden Gael reunion.
Gerald Deacon says, “Joan and I moved to
Regents Glen Development in York, PA, in
January of 2008. I am looking forward to
our Golden Gael celebration. A joyous and
blessed 2009 to all.”
Paul C. Haigley, Jr. is looking forward to
seeing his classmates at the 50th reunion.
Col. Jack Lauer has
officially retired. Jack says,
“After 27 years in the Air
Force, 5 years in the
private sector and 13
years teaching high
school in the Atlanta and
Montgomery area, it is
r ’59 time to enjoy my 5
Col. Jack Laue
grandkids and 1 great
grandchild. I am looking forward to our
50th reunion.”
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Louis McWilliams retired in 2004 from
Amtrak after 43 years as a locomotive
engineer. He is looking forward to seeing all
of his classmates at the reunion this year.
Richard V. Siejack is extremely honored
and blessed to serve as State Deputy for the
Maryland State Council Knights of
Columbus. As Knights, “we are called to
serve.” Richard is looking forward to
celebrating with the Class of 1959 at the
50th reunion and becoming a Golden Gael.
Michael T. Madden is retired but teaching
part-time as a Professor of Adjunct Faculty
for the University of Maryland, University
College.
Class of 1963
Jim Dew says, “Greetings to the Class of
1963. I won’t miss the 50th reunion. Let’s
get in touch. Email me at
[email protected]”
Class of 1960
Class of 1964
Charles Schutz says,
“Hey Class of 1960! In a
little over a year, we are
going to be Golden
Gaels. It’s unbelievable!”
Art McGinnis says, “The 45year reunion is in 2009! The
40th was great. If you have
any thoughts for making the
45th even better feel free to
contact the Development
office or me at
[email protected]”
Charles Schutz,
’60
John
Williams
says, “I will continue to
support the Mount as
best I can because the
school, along with my
parents, provided a
strong foundation for
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’6
,
John Williams
me. I have many fond
memories of the Mount, of
my classmates and of the Brothers.”
Ted Zamerski lives in Bel Air, MD with
his wife, Gayle. He is still an active CPA
and volunteers at St. Margaret Church in
Bel Air.
Class of 1961
John R. Tyburski says, “This new year
brings my 7th year of retirement. I have
been married to my wife, Barbara, for 41
years. Together, we have two sons. We are
blessed with six grandchildren. I wish
everyone a great year.”
Class of 1962
John F. Cashour says,
“Go Saint Joe! I hope to
see many fellow MSJ
alumni at the basketball
games in the Mount’s
Memorial Gymnasium.”
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Art McGinnis,
’64
Don Popera celebrated his 40th wedding
anniversary this past summer with his wife,
Kate. Together they have two daughters and
three grandchildren. “I’m no longer
coaching hoops, but still teaching at Curley
High School.”
Robert Zelechowski is enjoying his 8th
year of retirement. He likes traveling and
visiting his four grandchildren and watching
them grow up.
Class of 1966
John F. Herr completed 36
years of service with the
Social Security
Administration this year.
He and his wife, Linda,
are now "empty-nesters."
John and Linda enjoy
spending time with their
John F. Herr, ’6
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grandsons, Jacob and
Jason. John was glad to catch up with
David Hester, Michael Gardner and Julius
Juchno at the 40th Reunion. For their 35th
wedding anniversary, the Herrs visited
Edinburgh, Scotland and had a bonnie
good time!
John F. Cashou
r,
’62
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Class Notes
For more Class Notes, visit www.MSJnet.edu/alumni
Class of 1968
Mark J. Pfister recently retired from the
Anne Arundel County Fire Department
and is living in Millersville, MD.
Class of 1969
Dan Dreibelbis is a senior manager for the
Reznick Group in Bethesda, MD. He is
responsible for forensic accounting and
fraud investigation engagements. Both of
Dan’s sons, Ryan ’09 and Greg ’11 are
attending the Mount.
Class of 1970
Stephen Centineo would like to say “hi”
to all of his classmates. He is looking
forward to seeing everyone at the 40th class
reunion in less than two years from now.
Jim Gugliette, Sr. has been
working for the Social
Security Administration in
Woodlawn, MD, for 38
years. He plans to retire in
three years and move to
West Virginia, where he
and his wife recently built
Jim Gugliette,
a house. Jim says, “The
Sr.,’70
Mount gave me the direction I
needed at an early age and I found my niche
DECEASED ALUMNI
AND FRIENDS
Please remember in your prayers the
souls of all our faithfully departed,
especially our recently deceased alumni
and friends and their families.
Henry J. Roth ’40 • John J. Curry Jr. ’42
Raymond J. Hartke ’42
John C. Newkirk ’44 • Carl Yanuzzi ’44
Joseph D. Harrington ’45
James Wize ’47 • John F. Devanny Sr. ’51
James Long ’51 • Stephen Kopchinski ’52
James Kernan ’54 • Albert Herbst ’57
George Wallace ’57 • Christopher Russo ’59
John F. Herbet ’67 • Theodore Kuchta ’69
Paul W. Musotto ’78 • Victor J. Moran ’80
Bryan Neville ’94
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at SSA working as an IT Specialist. My
hobbies include woodworking and home
improvement. I have recently heard from a
long time friend, Jim Stromberg ’70, and
still keep in contact with Ron Campion ’70,
another alumnus with a long career at SSA.
I'm also proud of my 3 sons, 2 of which
have also graduated from the Mount!”
Class of 1977
John P. Holden enjoyed the 30-year
reunion in September of 2007. He
appreciates all of the work by the planners,
and looks forward to the next reunion.
Glenn Zahner says, “Hi to all my
classmates.” Glenn, his wife of 12 years,
Kasey, and his children, Sophia and Garrett,
wish all the best to the entire Mount family.
Class of 1978
Gerard J. Herr says, “My oldest daughter,
Elizabeth Rose Herr, was married to Scott
Kelly on September 27, 2008 at St. Ursula
Church in Parkville, MD.”
Class of 1981
Scott Cooper and his
wife, Lisa, won the 4049 category team award
in the Chesapeake EcoTriathlon, which
Scott Cooper,
”81
includes mountain
biking, kayaking and trail
running. Scott and Lisa live in Towson with
their two children. Scott has maintained his
close friendship with classmates Tom
Russell, who lives in Washington D.C., and
Bernardo Hoes, who resides in Madison,
WI. Both Tom and Bern are doing well.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR
SICK MOUNT MEN
To submit the name of a sick student or
alumnus to the prayer list, e-mail James
Poisal ’03. at [email protected]
or call 410-646-4700.
Rev. Milton Hipsley ’56
Anthony Quigley ’56
John Asberry '75
The Mount
Class of 1999
Matthew S. Mergenthaller graduated
from Wesley College in Dover, DE. with a
BS degree in Business Administration with
a concentration in management. He began
his career with the Howard County Police
Department in August of 2004 and is
currently a Detective First Class assigned to
the Criminals Investigation Bureau,
Burglary Division.
Class of 2002
Mike Mayer is in the Management
Training program with Cintas
Corporation's First Aid and Safety division
in Charlotte, NC. Mike is engaged to Meg
McMaster from Hudson, OH. The couple
met while attending Xavier University in
Cincinnati. A June wedding is planned.
Class of 2004
Matthew Irwin began his career with the
Baltimore County Police Department in
December 2005 as a cadet. Matt graduated
from the Police Academy in 2007. He now
works as a patrol officer in the Woodlawn
precinct of Baltimore County.
Michael Kovacevich
graduated from the U.S.
Merchant Marine Academy
(USMMA.) He is working
a four-weeks-on and twoweeks-off shift on U.S.
supply boats. Michael still
hangs out with a few
Mount Men and works on
his Mustang for fun.
Michael
Kovacevich, ’0
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Class of 2005
William Joseph Ferragamo was awarded a
Bachelor of Music Degree in Contemporary
Writing and Production from the Berklee
College of Music in Boston, MA, in August
2008. After graduation, he returned to his
home in Severn, MD, and is currently
exploring career opportunities in the music
industry.
Charles Myers is as an IT specialist in
Pennsylvania.
It’s a
Dunn
Deal
The Dunn family from left: Edward M. Dunn ’77, James E. Dunn, Jr. ’54 and Scott B. Dunn ’92
O
n November 11, 2008, the recently installed
pedestrian bridge that connects the academic and
athletic sides of campus, was named in honor of
the Dunn Family on behalf of Ed Dunn ’77 who
contributed $250,000 to the Campaign for Mount Saint Joseph:
Building Men Who Matter. There is a plaque that will always
hang at the entrance of the bridge on Founders Hall which reads:
“The Mount Saint Joseph Bridge
Uniting Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies
Gift of the Dunn Family
James Dunn ‘54
Edward Dunn ‘77
Scott Dunn ‘92
Mount Saint Joseph, faithful to the Gospel of Jesus
Christ, provides for the spiritual, intellectual, social,
emotional and physical development of its students.
— MSJ Philosophy”
Mount Saint Joseph is truly grateful to Ed Dunn ’77 and the
entire Dunn Family for their ongoing support of Mount Saint
Joseph and for being a part of the legacy tradition that we see so
often at the Mount.
Winter 2009
2006
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News from Alumni Relations
The Class of 1943’s 65-year reunion
The Class of 1973’s 35-year reunion
The Class of 1978’s 30 -year reunion
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The Mount
Reunion
Wrap-Up
News from Alumni Relations
Reunion
Wrap-Up
The Class of 1983’s 25-year reunion
The Class of 1988’s 20-year reunion
The Class of 1993’s 15-year reunion
The Class of 1998’s 10-year reunion
Winter 2009
2006
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News briefs
The DeBoy Family: A Xaverian Legacy
a counselor. During
n the mid 1880s, John
Mark’s freshmen and
Adam DeBoy attended
sophomore years at the
what was known then as
Mount, Mark James
Mount Saint Joseph
DeBoy ’93, son of Jim
College. During this time
DeBoy ’60, taught at the
in its history, the Mount
Mount. In an attempt to
enrolled junior high school,
distinguish between the
high school, and college
two, the titles “Mark
students. John Adam DeBoy
DeBoy - The Teacher”
did not graduate from the
and “Mark DeBoy - The
Mount, and none of his four
Student” were often used.
sons attended the Mount as
It is believed that this is
they were needed to work on
the only time in Mount
the family farm in the 1920s
Mount Saint Joseph High School Alumni and Students enjoy Mark DeBoy’s history that cousins with
after completing grammar
graduation party. First Row: Braden Schneider ’11, Munene Mugambi ’08, the exact name were
school at Saint Joseph
Steve Schneider ’08. Second Row: Jim DeBoy ‘60, Jim DeBoy ‘65, Mark
teacher and student in the
Monastery. However, the
DeBoy ‘08, Eric Hueg ‘08, Anthony Armstead ‘08. Third Row: Mike Dooley
same year. In fact, “Mark
DeBoy family continued a
‘66, Jack Pundt ‘71, Pete DeBoy ‘63, Kevin Taylor ‘08, Chris Olsen ‘08,
relationship with the Xaverian Quentin Jones ‘08, Jason Justice ‘08
DeBoy - The Teacher”
Brothers through its
taught “Mark DeBoy - The
association with Saint Mary’s Industrial School, which is now
Student” during the 2005-2006 school year. Adding to this
known as Cardinal Gibbons High School.
unique occurrence, both of their fathers are Mount alumni
The DeBoy farm was a stone’s throw from St. Mary’s
named Jim DeBoy.
Industrial school and many of the Xaverian Brothers who
After their time as students many DeBoy family members
staffed the school were frequent guests until the school closed
have continued to participate in Mount/Xaverian activities.
in 1950. As young adults, John Adam DeBoy’s four sons,
Jim DeBoy ’65 is the outgoing secretary of the Fathers’ Club.
John, Ferd, Jimmy and Joe formed strong friendships with
There has been a John Adam DeBoy descendant continuously
many of the Brothers. A special friend of the DeBoy family
serving on the Alumni Board since 1991. Jim DeBoy ’60 is a
was Brother Edward Joseph Detmer. Although he spent his
former president, Mike Dooley ’66 is a current board member
entire career as a Xaverian Brother at St. Xavier High School in
and Jack Pundt ’71 is the current president. Mike Dooley ’66
Louisville as a music teacher and golf coach, he spent many
is the varsity golf coach at the Mount. Also, Jim DeBoy ’60
nights of his summer vacations in Baltimore with various
was a member of the Xaverian order for eight years. He was
members of the DeBoy family. Brother “Eddie Joe” was a
assigned for three years to St. Xavier in Louisville, and he was
welcome guest at many a DeBoy table and he was often
with Brother Edward Joseph on the night he died after a long
accompanied by several other Brothers from St. Mary’s.
illness. Before taking final vows, Jim left the community and
Though the sons of John Adam DeBoy did not attend the
married. His two sons graduated from the Mount, John
Mount, they experienced the same Xaverian values that Mount
DeBoy ’93 and Mark DeBoy - The Teacher ’96.
students have experienced for over 130 years.
The DeBoy family tradition will continue at the Mount …
In all, eight of John Adam DeBoy’s grandsons, nine great
two of John Adam DeBoy’s great grandsons, Andrew Smith ’09
grandsons, and five great-great grandsons have graduated over
and Connor Smith ’11, and a great-great grandson, Jake
the last 59 years. On May 30th, family and friends gathered to
Williams ’09, are current Mount students. They will join to
celebrate the graduation of Mark James DeBoy, a member of
the long list of DeBoy relatives who have graduated from the
the Class of 2008, and son of Jim DeBoy ’65. Mark was at the
Mount. The DeBoy family alumni are proud of their family’s
Mount for 13 years. He attended Camp Saint Joseph in the
strong and long-time affiliation with the Xaverian Brothers and
summer when he was five years old and continued until he was
the Mount!
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The Mount
News briefs
THE BAND
PLAYS ON
R
ecently, the Mount music
department received several
musical instruments to be
used by the students in
their programs. The instruments
were donated by Richard Kleintank
'52 and Tom Kleintank '56 in honor
of their brother Harry Kleintank who
passed away on September 10, 2006
from heart failure and pulmonary
complications.
Harry attended the Mount from
1957 through 1959. He was unable
to attend his senior year as his
widowed mother remarried and the
family moved to New Jersey. While
attending the Mount, he played
saxophone in the school band under
the direction of Brother Simon,
C.F.X.
His pursuit of excellence in music
was his lifelong focus and secured his
standing as a world class woodwinds
musician. He was a student,
professional musician, world traveler,
recording artist and teacher.
Harry obtained his high school
GED in New Jersey in 1964. This
was a prerequisite to entering the
esteemed Peabody Conservatory of
Music in Baltimore, where he
enrolled as a music education major.
In 1994, 30 years after receiving his
high school GED, he earned his
bachelor’s degree in music from
Beaver College, now known as Acadia
College. He was a teacher of
woodwinds at Beaver College from
1992-1994 while earning his
bachelor’s degree.
As a professional musician his
primary instruments were soprano,
alto, tenor and baritone saxophones,
clarinet, flute, piccolo and oboe.
From 1967 through 1978, he lived in
Las Vegas, NV performing with many
celebrities and in hotel orchestras
including: MGM Grand, Caesars
Palace, Desert Inn, Tropicana, Hilton
and Flamingo hotels.
From 1978 through 2006, he
lived in Atlantic City, NJ and
performed in hotel showrooms,
traveling orchestras and cruise ships
worldwide including the Vince
Iorio, Jack Six, Si Zentner and Paul
Mann orchestras. During this time,
he served as an executive board
member of the Atlantic City
Musicians Union.
As a world traveler, he performed
on cruises and tours including
Holland America Line and Crystal
Winter 2009
Cruise Line traveling to the
Caribbean, Mexico, South and
Central America, Europe,
Scandinavia, Russia and a two month
World Cruise on the S.S. Rotherdam.
He toured Japan with the Xavier
Cugat Orchestra. He also toured the
U.S. and Canada with Tom Jones,
Lou Rawls, Si Zentner Orchestra and
the Woody Herman Young
Thundering Herd.
Harry enjoyed the last few years of
his life as a substitute teacher in the
Atlantic County, NJ school system.
We thank the Kleintank
family for their donation
and hope that the
instruments inspire current
and future students to find
joy and beauty in music,
just as Harry Kleintank did.
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Thirteen Mount Seniors Named
National Merit Commended Students
Mount Saint Joseph is proud
to announce that this year
thirteen seniors were named
National Merit Commended
Students in the National Merit
Scholarship competition.
Once again, the senior class
has upheld the Mount’s tradition
of academic excellence. Last
year, the Mount boasted seven
commended students. This year
roughly 35,000 Commended
Students throughout the nation
are being recognized for their
exceptional academic promise.
Commended students placed
among the top five percent of
more than one million students
who entered the competition by
taking the 2007 Preliminary
SAT Test.
First Row, from left: President Brother James Kelly, C.F.X., P.J. Moran, Trevor McCray,
Michael Wellen, Matt Kennelly, Mark Perez and Principal Mr. Barry Fitzpatrick
Second Row, from left: Steven Reckard, Jesse Felts, Jonathan Stephenson, Andrew Coccoli
Third Row, from left: Matt Gorman, Sam Reed, Peter Gleichauf and Michael Graves
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The Mount
Alumni Association
Board of Directors
Jack Pundt, III, ’71, President
Charles Gilbert ’70, Vice President
Mike von Paris ’70, Secretary
Eric Schneider ’71, Treasurer
Pat Hall ’74, Past President
Kevin Connelly ’84
Joe Cremen ’95
John Denhardt ’82
Mike Dooley ’66
Matthew Garbark ’03
Ryan Greer ’98
Matthew Hall ’03
Paul Harris ’66
John McKenna ’48
Greg Morgan ’80
Craig Radoci ’03
Craig Sigismondi ’81
Nick Zohdi ’97
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