This page is designed to keep our members and
friends up-to-date on what is happening within the Association.
It is with deep regret
that we announce the death of former President Edward J. White, '55
(2000-03, 2006-09) on April 23, 2013. Viewing will be at the Burns
Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue on Sunday, April 28, from 7 to 9 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Monday, April
29, at St. Katherine of Siena Church, Frankford Avenue and Primrose Road.
NORTHEAST
CATHOLIC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.
We are happy to report that we have moved to our new home - 2700 Rhawn
Street (SEC Rhawn and Fairfield Sts. - one block east of Roosevelt
Blvd.) See photos below. All our equipment and some of the NECHS memorabilia
came with us. What we received when the school closed is now
proudly displayed. The Shrine of Our Lady Fatima
and the plaques honoring our members who died during World War II,
Korea, and Viet Nam, which was the property of the Association came with
us have been reconstructed at the site. The men pictured below -
alumni and friends and relatives - were responsible for getting us moved
in.
Since June, 2010 when we
moved in,
we've made a number of improvements to the building and property, not
the least of which, was installing the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in
the rear yard. Of course, the plaques honoring the memory of the
265 alumni who gave their lives for their country in World War II,
Korea, and Vietnam are next to Our Lady. The Shrine was dedicated by Father Kilty on
Memorial Day, 2011.
The office as you walk in from the
entrance on Fairfield Street is the nerve center of your Association.
On the walls are a number of mementos of accomplishments from years
past. The desk on the right belonged to the secretary to the
President of NECHS and was made by Frank Fedele, '64. Above the
mantle on the left is an original cartoon by Bil Keane, '40
Two views of the operations
center where all mailings are produced. It is also used for
committee meetings and meetings of the Board of Trustees of the
Scholarship Fund. On the far right is the plaque honoring those
killed in Vietnam which hung at the end of the first floor corridor at
North. It now graces a wall in one of our Memorial Rooms.
Some the Catholic League
Championship shields given to us when school closed. Our Hall of
Fame which honors our Outstanding Alumni, Outstanding Achievement Award
recipients, Honorary members, and past Presidents and Chaplains.
Some of the sports memorabilia that were presented to us.
On the left some more sports
memorabilia. On the right, the NECHS Hall of Fame plaques and a
tapestry honoring the 1956 City Championship football team.
Between the Hall of Fame plaques are three items of interest. The
Crucifix is from the chapel at North. Just below is a school
shield which dates to 1932, and, finally, the podium which graced the
stage at North since it was presented as a graduation gift by the Class
of 1951.
A wall with the trophies we
were able to obtain from the school. Center is a number of the citations
the school received from local and state government over the years.
Some banners and pennants gathered over the years, in particular, one
honoring the basketball teams achievements.
Some more memorabilia, in
particular an autographed picture of honorary member, Pope John Paul II,
and a plaque honoring the legendary Father Thomas "Knobby" Walsh, Hon.
'66. On the right, plaques and photos honoring former alumni, an
original "Reds" Falcon cartoon by Jerry Buckley, '50, and a copy of the
recruitment poster emphasizing that the "right direction" was North.
Now that you've had glimpse, why not stop by and view the building first
hand. Give us a call at 215-543-1051 to make sure someone is
"home".
Our Lector, Jim Murphy, '56
and our Cantor, Bill FitzPatrick, '59, did an excellent job in leading
us at our annual Memorial Mass celebrated at St. Martin of Tours on
March 17. Father John Kolodziej, '87, a member of the honor class
delivered an inspiring homily.
Our concelebrants at the
Consecration (l. to r.) Deacon Stanley Zaleski, '61, Fathers John
Spellman, OSFS, '56, John Babowitch, '87, John Kolodziej, '87, Edward
Dougherty, MM, '67, and Neil Kilty, OSFS, '59 (hidden by the pillar).
A partial view of the almost
300 men present for the 84th Annual Memorial Mass.
The O'Shaughnessy clan
showed up in force to honor Hall of Fame inductee Tim, '81,(seated 3rd
from left) on his right are his Mom & Dad (Jack, '56) with his wife,
Marianne on his left. Standing are his children. Seated at
the next table are his aunts, uncles, and cousins, including
Uncle Jim McGovern, '53, and cousin Jim McGovern, '83.
Another large crowd in
attendance to honor Hall of Fame inductee and former Alumni President
Steve Cardullo, '72 (standing (2nd from right) with his wife, Debbie, at
his right. Seated (3rd from left) is Hon. Gerard Kosinski, '72.
A table of long time supporters of the Association (standing) Jim, '76,
and Bob, '73, Devine. Seated (l. to r.) Owen McGovern, '50,
the son and grandson of Bill FitzPatrick, '59, Jim Kling, '53, and Tony
Szymendera, '53.
Hall of Fame inductee Larry
Sullivan '66, seated with his Dad, Larry, '46, and backed up by his his
wife Kathleen (standing far left) and his family and friends.
Another Hall of Fame inductee from the illustrious Class of 1966, Stan
Witalec (seated 3rd from left) accompanied his brother, Father Dennis,
'69, and friends.
A table of members of the
Class of '62 who were celebrating their 50th anniversary Communion
Breakfast. Father Edward Dougherty, MM, '67, is surrounded by
family and friends including (seated l. to r.) Bob, '54, and Marian
Kennedy, and his sister-in-law. Standing (l. to r.) his brother,
Tom, '64 and Natalie Morgan and their grandchildren.
President John T. Musial,
'63, delivers his "State of the Association" address. Toastmaster
Don Tollefson was his informative and humorous self in keeping the
program moving. Our Chaplain, Father Neil Kilty, OSFS, '59 was
short and insightful in his remarks. Len Knobbs, '53, explains
the history of the Hall of Fame and prepares to induct this year's
recipients.
Whatever Hall of Fame
Committee Chairman Len Knobbs, '53, is saying about him seems to amuse
Stan Witalec, '66. Stan, the former president of our Alma Mater
from 2007 to 2009, adroitly delivers his acceptance speech, he was
inducted in the field of Arts/Entertainment/Education.
Larry Sullivan, '66, long time soccer coach at Villanova University and
Father Judge High School was gracious and emotional in his acceptance of
the award for Athletics.
Tim O'Shaughnessy, '81,
receives his lapel pin which desinates him as a member of the NECHS Hall
of Fame from Len Knobbs, '53. Tim's acceptance speech was hearfelt
and emotional. Tim, a former financial executive with Aramark, CFO
at St. Joseph's Prep and current CFO of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia,
was inducted in the field of Business/Labor/Military.
Father Edward M. Dougherty, '67, MM, was short and sweet with his
acceptance speech. Father, the General Superior of the Maryknoll
Order, was the recipient for Religion/Science.
A shot of the more than 300
in attendance as they listened with rapt attention to Mr. Giordano's
talk. Toastmaster Don Tollefson with Knobbs and Musial.
Tom Kaiser, '70, Class Rep
Jim Kelly, '70, and Jack Meehan, '55, in the forefront and our other
guests are listening intently to Mr. Giordano's remarks.
Our recipient in the field
of Service to NECHS and Community, former Alumni President
(1997-2000)Steve Cardullo, '72, and a member of the Board of Governors
since he graduated was descriptive and humorous in his remarks
accepting the award. Dom Giordano delivered an informative talk on
the state of politics on the city, state, and federal levels.
Father Kolodziej, OSFS, '87, accepts a check from the Association for
the Oblate Missions. The check represents the collection
taken annually at the breakfast and the Association adds $1000 to the
amount contributed by those in attendance.
President John Musial, '63,
presents our Annual Outstanding Achievement Award to Dom Giordano, WPHT
Radio 1210 Talk Show Host as Speakers' Chairman Len Knobbs, '53 looks
on. Musial presents Joe Mulawka, '51, with a plaque commemorating
his 25 years of service on the Board of Governors.
President John Musial, '63,
presents immediate past president John Hanejko, '65, with a plaque
honoring him for his three years of service as President of the
Association. Father John Kolodziej, '87, accepts a check from
Musial for the Oblate Missions.
Hall of Fame Committee
Chairman Leonard Knobbs, '53, presents Stanley Witalec, '66, with a
plaque commemorating his induction into the NECHS Hall of Fame.
Knobbs present Laurence Sullivan, '66, with his plaque as Present
Musial, '63, looks on.
Knobbs presents Timothy
O'Shaughnessy, '81 with his Hall of Fame plaque as President Musial
looks on. Father Edward Dougherty, MM, accepts his plaque from Len
Knobbs.
Knobbs presents Stephen
Cardullo, '72, with his commemorative Hall of Fame plaque. Len
Knobbs, '53, Chairman of the Awards Committee presents a plaque to
former President Raymond Zegarski, '59, (1977-80) naming him an
Outstanding Alumnus. Zegarski was unable to attend and his award
was accepted by his Class Rep, Tom McAvoy, '59 (see his picture on the
History page under Outstanding Alumnus Award). President Musial
looks on approvingly.
President John T. Musial,
'63 (center) surrounded by his Executive Board (l. to r.) assistant
Secretary Stephen A. Cardullo, '72, Executive Secretary-Treasurer
Leonard F. Knobbs, '53, 3rd Vice President John F. Devine, '69, 2nd Vice
President Jeffrey C. Rzepczynski, '88, Secretary John F. Handley, '58,
4th Vice President Thomas A. McAvoy, Jr., '59, 1st Assistant Treasurer
John R. Hanejko, '65, and Historian Frank P. Kelly, '50. Missing
from the photo were our Chaplain, Father Neil F. Kilty, OSFS, '59, 1st
Vice President Jeffrey W. Brown, '79, and 2nd Assistant Treasurer Joseph
T. Mulawka, '51.
The presidential table:
John Musial, '63, (far right) and counter clockwise daughters Pam
(Mace) and Margaret Mary and son-in-law, Len Mace. The imp with the
grin is Ray Rysak, '66, surrounded by a crowd. He must have said
or did something funny bexcause it drew smiles from Kathy and Jeff
Brown, '79.
In the forefront on the
right are 1961 classmates Ed Dougherty and Bill McCormac. John
Handley, '58, is obviously enjoying something our photographer said or
did. We're not to sure about his son.
Frank "Tug" McGraw, '68,
Moises Asinos, '77, and friends are with us every year. Another
gentleman who joins us every year is in the forefront with his NC hat
and Falcon regalia and his friend who journeyed from the Poconos to be
with us. In the back are Mr. & Mrs. John Stapleton, '48.
Walt Tyson, '41, Tom
Dougherty, '51, a friend, and Frank Dufner, '41, smile for the
photographer. Jeff Rzepczynski, '88, and Joe Pilawsky, '71, had a
great afternoon. Fran Alba, '65 (far right) and friend are with us
each and every year.
Bob Monaco, '71, and friends
joined us for the first time but promised to return next year.
This happy group include (l.to r.) John Oliveti, '76, Hon. Jerry
Kosinski, '72, and Steve Cardullo, '72. We don't know who these
gentlemen are but they were certainly enjoying themselves.
Tom Graber, '66, and friends
from Juniata were having a great time. Frank Dougherty, '59
(former Daily News writer) and Tom McAvoy, '59 reminisce over a
few beers.
Three friends among the many
in attendance who enjoyed the camaraderie and reminiscing despite having
to endure an Eagles debacle. Carol and Al Waskiewicz, '79, and
Steve, '68, and Donna Pascavitch pose for the photographer.
This table represented a
portion of the members of the Class of '52 that joined the group for
the first time. Jack McGuigan, '49, and friend are joined by
Hank Carroll, '48, and Art Geist, '44.
Mrs. John Malone, Mrs. &
Dave Malone, '50, Jim Rodgers, '46, and John Malone, '47, pose for
our photographer. Obviously Gerry Gallagher, '51 and John
Haney, '52, are enjoying themselves. Walt and Maria Tyson,
'41, Gail and Frank Dufner, '41, and Edna and Joe Callaghan, '44,
had a great afternoon.
Among the
representatives of the Class of '51 in attendance were Bob & Mrs.
McLernan, Frank McMenamin and Jack Smykal. Despite the looks
on their faces, these three really did enjoy the dinner and the
afternoon: Len Knobbs, '53, Joe Muffler, '49, and Frank Kelly,
'50. Another group of revelers from the Class of '52.
Clockwise, we
have our president and his wife, John, '63, and Wanda Musial,
Barbara Knobbs, Vince Furlong, '50, (standing) John Cassidy, '44,
Mrs. & Tony Amand, '50, Len Knobbs, '53, Joe Muffler, '49, Frank
Kelly, '50, and Mrs. and Ed Blazer, '50. The smiling gentleman
between the two beautiful ladies is Joe Curran, '51.
Andy Trainer, '52 and
his wife and Ellie and Tom Dougherty, '51. To chaired this
successful and enjoyable event.
Pete Walsh, '61, surrounded
by his sons Dan, '96 and Peter, '89. This group of Devines and
Devine wannabes is headed by 3rd VP Jack, '69 (3rd from right) and
features Historian Frank Kelly, '50 (far left).
Sorry, we don't know the
couple on the left but the rest of table features Marie McGuirl, Ed
Gavin, '59, and Kathy McAvoy (wife of 4th VP Tom, '59). The
smiling group on the right is headed by Bill Montileone, '68 (2nd from
left).
Two groups that we can
always count on to be in attendance. From Fishtown - Rich Nilan,
'76 (2nd from left) and Family. Representing Port Richmond - Jim
Dugan, '63 (3rd from left) and friends.
Peggy and Jim Buddle, Ann
and Joe Gabor proudly represent the Class of '61. Lou Szojka (3rd
from right) Class of '74 poses with friends and classmates.
Ed Wodarczyk, '70, (second
from left) who
journeyed all the way from McKees Rocks, PA celebrates with a few
classmates. Ann McKenna, (third from left) wife of Chairman Ed., '63 and a West
Catholic alumna and a few friends smile for the photographer.
Some alumni and friends
relaxing and enjoying the day. Lou DeCree, '70 (left) and Class
Rep Jim Kelly, '70 (2nd from right) and classmates are obviously
enjoying their day on the bay.
Chuck Killian, '60, and his
wife relax and enjoy the breeze coming off the bay. Jerry Spoerl,
'56, celebrates being the only winner of the Big Board drawing. He
is surrounded by his supporters including (center) Frank "Tug" McGraw,
'68 and Tom Milligan, '75. Tom is the editor of the Fishtown Star
newspaper. Sig Mikula, 1983 Class Rep, has a beer with friends.
Our host, Joe Spuhler (far
right) celebrates a great afternoon with Jim Hutt, '65 (center) and
another reveler. The gentlemen on the right obviously enjoyed
their afternoon.
The Petaccio boys, Joe, '89
and Jason '95, spent a great afternoon remembering the gold old days at
North. These young men are the proprietors of J P Tees where we
purchase the bulk of the souvenirs we sell throughout the year.
Coincidentally, one of our super salesmen, Class Rep Joe Pilawsky, '71,
is selling a few products to a couple. Immediate past president
John Hanejko, '65 and event chairman Ed McKenna, '63, spent a busy
afternoon selling and collecting tickets.
This foursome headed by Gold
Sponsor and Classic Chairman Tom Morgan, '64 (left) braved rain and
overcast skies but did well. The other members of the group (l. to
r.) are Steve Coyle, '63, Frank Byrne, '65, and Gerry Lynch, '64.
These men had a great day and finished in second place with a 67.
Joe Walls, '60, sends a long putt on the way to the hole. He was
joined by brothers Jim, '66, and Tom, '70 along with nephew Jim (yellow
shirt) who coincidentally had the longest drive.
Under the watchful eye of
Steve Coyle, Frank Byrne send his putt on its way. This foursome
comprised of Mike Bispels, '63, Scott Knoedler, Tom Christian, '63, and
Ed McKenna, '63 didn't win any prizes - but - Ed McKenna captures the
putting contest and the cash prize that accompanied it.
This crew was relegated to a
twosome - John Heljenek, '64 and Bob McGovern, '60 - when the rain kept
the other two at home. Judy Welde is about to sink her putt as
Candy Todd looks on. You notice the rain didn't keep the ladies at
home.
Bob Devine, '73 is chipping
from the rough as Joe Pilawsky, '71, and brothers Jim, '76, and Jack,
'69, pay close attention. Jim captured the prize for closest to
the pin - 4 feet - on the 16th. It is reported he was even happier
in beating Len Knobbs, '53 for a couple of bucks since this was the
betting hole. One of our older foursomes headed by Jim Kelly, '54
(2nd from left) and included Pat Welde, Ernie Schilling and Lew Powell.
Two of our better
looking foursomes pose for our photographer (left to right) Tom
Kane, Don Liebsch, '56, Judy Welde, and Candy Todd; Jim Walls, Jr.,
Jim Walls, Sr., '66, Tom Walls, '70, and Joe Walls, '60.
Despite the rain, this
energetic foursome poses for the photographer. They are (left
to right) Brendan Glackin, '06, Jim Fencl, Ray Eveland, '53, and Len
Helbig. Our third place finishers with a 68 are
classmates from '84 - John Gehan, Tony Fusco, and Joe Hiltwine.
This foursome led by
Golf Classic Vice Chairman Larry Keefe, '57, did well but not well
enough to win a prize. They are (left to right) Bob Keefe,
Larry Keefe, '57, Al Keefe, '55, and Dom DeSandro, '57. This
picture was taken in the rain but they smile for the camera anyway
(l. to r.) Mike Cliggett, '66, Chuck Barey, Association counsel,
Dennis George, Hon. '03, and Bill Bianco. Our photographer
didn't get a picture of Classic Champions but we acknowledge them
for posterity. Greg Corace, Charley Corace, Pat Scheffer, and
Bill Hoffman who finished with a 64.
As usual, we began our
Memorial Day with Mass at Resurrection of Our Lord Church courtesy of
Father Joseph Howarth, '67, Pastor. He and our Chaplain, Fr. Neil
Kilty, OSFS, '59 concelebrated. After Mass, we assembled at our
headquarters and the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima for services.
Among the many in attendance were Walt Tyson and Frank Dufner, '41 Class
Reps and their wives. In the center of the right photo is
Secretary John Handley, '58, and his grandson who was the acolyte at the
Mass.
Father Kilty prepares for
services under the watchful eye of Pat and Ed White, '55, and President
John Hanejko, '65. Also looking on are Class Rep Jim Kelly, '70,
1st Ass't. Treasurer Jeff Brown, '79, 3rd VP Jack Devine, '69, and Class
Rep Jim Henes, '61.
Ann Mackin, and Mrs. Pelullo
and family. Mrs. Pelullo is the mother of Leonard, '63, who gave
his life in Vietnam, Jerry Nolan, '45, representing the Sgt. John
McVeigh Post of the Catholic War Vets. Sgt. McVeigh was a '39 grad
who was killed in World War II and was posthumously awarded the
Congressional Medal of Honor. Class of '51 Reps Tom Dougherty and
Joe Mulawka with Mrs. Dougherty.
Father Kilty conducts the
services at the Shrine and Jerry Nolan and John Hanejko place the
memorial wreaths at the foot of the plaques listing the names of the 257
alumni who gave their lives in defense of their country.
Regretfully, two names were added to the plaques this year - E. George
West, '48 - Korea; and Michael J. Strange, '04 - Afghanistan. At
the conclusion of the servicers, the bugler sounds "taps".
Enjoying a light repast of
coffee and donuts after the ceremony. At the head of the table is
former Class Rep Tom Armstrong, '43 and his son. Mrs. Pelullo
relaxes with a cup of coffee.
Also enjoying a cup of
coffee and some enjoyable conversation are 1st VP John Musial, '63,
Chaplain Father Neil Kilty, OSFS, '59, and John's daughter, Margaret
Mary. Yet another table found the Chairman of the Memorial Day
Services Joe Mulawka, '51 and his wife, Historian Frank Kelly, '50, and
Class Rep Jim Murphy, '56, who is blocking our photographers view of his
wife.
A dues paying member may apply for a grant for his child(ren)
and/or grandchild(ren). Grants are awarded to attend any of the
following colleges/universities: Cabrini College,
Radnor, Pennsylvania; Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
DeSales University, Center Valley, Pennsylvania; Georgian Court University, Lakewood, New Jersey; Gwynedd Mercy College,
Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania; Holy Family University, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania; Immaculata University, Immaculata, Pennsylvania; LaSalle
University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Neumann University, Aston,
Pennsylvania; Rosemont College, Rosemont, Pennsylvania; St. Charles
Borromeo Seminary College, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania; St. Joseph's
University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Villanova University,
Villanova, Pennsylvania. The applicant must be a senior in high
school to be eligible. Four grants of $25,000 are awarded. They are payable in equal semi-annual
installments over four years providing the applicant meets our minimum
academic standards.
Grants
are also awarded to attend an
(arch)diocesan or parochial high school operated within the
canonical jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden,
New Jersey, and/or the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton, New
Jersey. The applicant must be in the 8th grade to be eligible.
Five grants at $15,000, and five at $10,000 are awarded. They are payable
in equal semi-annual installments over four years providing the
applicant meets our minimum academic standards.
Finally, grants are awarded to
attend a parochial grade school operated by a parish within the
canonical jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden,
New Jersey, and/or the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton, New
Jersey. To be eligible, the applicant must be in the 5th
grade. Four grants of $6,000 and four grants of $3,000 are awarded.
They are payable in equal
semi-annual installments over three years providing the applicant
meets our minimum academic standards.
The first step in applying for a grants is the qualified (dues
payer) parent or grandparent must complete our
request form and
return it to the Fund Office - P. O. Box 7005, Philadelphia, PA
19149-0005 - The forms will be accepted during the period 12/15/12
through 1/31/13.
2012 Scholarship Fund Recipients
The Board of Trustees of the
Northeast Catholic Alumni Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. met on April 17 and selected
the following young men and women as the recipients of this year's grants.
College Grants
$20,000 Grants:
Sierra Rodriguez, Wyomissing Area HS,112 Tulpehocken Avenue,
West Reading, PA 19611 -
LaSalle University
John Kradzinski, Roman Catholic HS, 218 Parkdale Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
- DeSales University
Matthew Schwoerer, Roman Catholic HS, 570 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128
- Villanova University
$12,000 Grants:
Meghan Longshore, Council Rock North HS, 185 N. Traymore
Avenue, Ivyland, PA 18974 - LaSalle
University
Janine Curran, Central Bucks South HS, 229 Snapdragon Street, Warrington, PA
18976 - DeSales University
Rachel Bowers, Little Flower HS, 803 Kerper Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111 -
Chestnut Hill College
Alternates:
Allison Waddington, Central Bucks South HS, 1729 Lafayette
Drive, Jamison, PA 18929 - LaSalle University
Matthew Buddle, Gloucester Catholic HS, 101 Redstone Ridge, Deptford, NJ 08090
- St. Joseph University
James Flanagan, Abp. Wood HS, 102 Gerstley Road, Horsham, PA 19040
- Cabrini College
Timothy Flanagan, Abp. Wood HS, 102 Gerstley Road, Horsham, PA 19040
- LaSalle University
Kelsey McDonough, Little Flower HS, 12607 Medford Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
- Gwynedd Mercy College
Mr. Schwoerer and Ms. Bowers chose not to accept our
grants. As a result, Ms. Longshore's grant was increased to $20,000 and
$12,000 grants were awarded to Ms. Waddington and Mr. Buddle.
High School Grants
$12,000 Grants:
Thomas Mullin, Presentation B. V. M., 337
Borbeck Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 - Roman Catholic HS
Tyler DiMatteo, Christ the King, 3525 Sussex Lane,
Philadelphia, PA 19114 - Abp. Ryan HS
Liam Boylan, St. Matthew, 3521 Vista Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136
- Abp. Ryan HS
Jacob Booth, St. Laurentius, 516 E. Cabot Street , Philadelphia, PA 19125 -
Roman Catholic HS
Justin Rauch, Christ the King, 10723 Philcrest Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
- Father Judge HS
$8,000 Grants:
Ryan Feeney, Mother of Divine
Grace, 2970 Thompson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134
- Roman Catholic HS
Jared Morris, Resurrection of Our Lord, 2021 Griffith Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19152
- Roman Catholic HS
Sarah Welsh, Nativity of Our Lord, 2081 Mulberry Lane, Warrington, PA
18976
- Abp. Wood HS
Susan Blaney, Our Lady of Port Richmond, 2624 E. Ontario Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19134
- Little Flower HS
Katherine Petusky, Mary,Mother of the Redeemer, 124 Preston Drive, North
Wales, PA 19454 - Lansdale Catholic HS
$4,000 Grants:
Rachel Sweeney, Our Lady of Fatima, 102 S. Academy
Street, Glenolden, PA 19036
- Cardinal O'Hara HS
Brianna Rieth, St. Martha, 11702 Corry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
- Little Flower HS
Stephen Pettit, Our Lady of Calvary, 11765 DiMarco Drive, Philadelphia,
PA 19154
- Abp. Ryan HS
Colin Gallagher, Log College Middle School, 838 Ivyland Road, Warminster,
PA 18974
- Abp. Wood HS
Stephanie Loughlin, Log College Middle School, 740 Stratford Road,
Warminster, PA 18974 - Abp. Wood HS
Alternates:
Lauren Viscusi, All Saints Regional Catholic, 3 White Oak
Lane, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
- Msgr. Donovan HS
Maria Murray, St. Jerome, 3421 Lansing Street, Philadelphia, PA 19136
- St. Hubert HS
Hannah Spoerl, St. Cecilia, 8008 Palmetto Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111
- Little Flower HS
Thomas Hill, Immaculate Conception, Jenkintown, 124 Webster Avenue,
Wyncote, PA 19095
- Bishop McDevitt HS
Thomas A. Donahue IV, Notre Dame deLourdes, 1539 Blackrock Road,
Swarthmore, PA 19081
- Cardinal O'Hara HS
Sean Donahue, Notre Dame deLourdes, 1539 Blackrock Road, Swarthmore, PA
19081
- Cardinal O'Hara HS
Caroline Casey, St. Charles Borromeo, 406 Brigham Court, Cinnaminson, NJ
08077
- Holy Cross HS
Alexandria Rucci, St. Charles Borromeo, 607 Pomona Road, Cinnaminson, NJ
08077
- Holy Cross HS
Kayla Higgins, St. Christopher, 11620 Gifford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
19116
- Abp. Ryan HS
Jarred McCafferty, St. Cecilia, 1306 Faunce Street, Philadelphia, PA
19111
- Father Judge HS
Deidre Howard, Abington Junior HS, 4244 Edgemont Street, Philadelphia, PA
19137
- Little Flower HS
Kayla Matthews, Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1455 Stephens Way, Southampton,
PA 18966
- Abp. Wood HS
Conor Sears, St. Bede the Venerable, 19 Seedling Drive, Holland, PA 18966
- Abp. Wood HS
Monica Senour, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, 101 Wordsworth Lane, North
Wales, PA 19454
- Lansdale Catholic HS
James Papeika, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 404 Martin Avenue, Maple
Shade, NJ 08052
- Holy Cross HS
Michael Bonner, Jr., Our Lady of Calvary, 146 Greendale Road,
Philadelphia, PA 19154
- Abp. Ryan HS
Nicholas Thompson, Nazareth Academy, 6 Foxfern Drive, Fairless Hills, PA
19030
- Abp. Wood HS
Emily McCann, Mother of Divine Providence, 437 Gulph Ridge Drive, King of
Prussia, PA 19406
- Abp. Carroll HS
Michael Czajka, St. Cecilia, 7942 Ferndale Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111
- Abp. Ryan HS
Kevin Kelly, Mother of Divine Grace, 2638 E. Somerset Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19134
- Roman Catholic HS
Debora Iacovine, Maternity B. V. M., 2026 Foster Street, Philadelphia, PA
19116
- St. Hubert HS
Jamie D'Ardenne, St. Joseph/St.Robert, 214 Westbury Drive, Warminster, PA
18974
- Abp. Wood HS
Emily Jeffrey, St. Martha, 3265 Comly Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
- St. Hubert HS
Alyssa Schultz, St. Cecilia, 7615 Hasbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111
- Little Flower HS
Mr. Booth declined our grant.
Thus, Mr. Feeney's grant was increased to $12,000; Ms. Sweeney's grant was
increased to $8,000; and Ms. Viscusi was awarded a $4,000 grant.
Grade School Grants
$4,500 Grants:
Matthew Mullin, Presentation B. V. M., 337 Borbeck
Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111
Alexa Knellinger, St. Mark, 1953 Colonial Drive, Croydon, PA 19021
Christopher Rola, Holy Family Regional Catholic, 521 Valmore Road, Fairless
Hills, PA 19030
Ashley Sweeney, Our Lady of Fatima, 102 S. Academy Street, Glenolden, PA 19036
Christopher Hrouda, St. Ephrem, 6351 Hardin Road, Bensalem, PA 19020
Sean Hines, St. Anselm, 3776 Westhampton Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19154
$1,500 Grants:
Nicholas Shepherd, St. Joseph/St. Robert, 2579 Polk
Circle, Warrington, PA 18976
Eileen McKenna, St. Luke the Evangelist, 220 Cliveden Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038
Matthew Petusky, Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, 124 Preston Drive, North Wales,
PA 19454
Kile Higgins, St. Christopher, 11620 Gifford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Nicholas LiCalzi, St. Agnes/Sacred Heart, 1035 Allentown Road, Green Lane, PA
18054
Alternates:
Ryan Malitsky, Resurrection, 136 Mansfield Boulevard,
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Nickolas Azzarano, St. Hilary of Poitiers, 1301 Lenore Road, Meadowbrook, PA
19046
Rachael Tilson, St. Alphonsus, 205 Werner Way, Fort Washington, PA 19031
Caitlin Czyzewski, Immaculate Heart of Mary, 910 Scotia Road, Philadelphia, PA
19128
Meghan McIntyre, St. Christopher, 274 Hendrix Street, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Michael Magargee, Our Lady of Good Counsel, 56 Meadowroe Drive, Mount Laurel, NJ
08054
Gavin Dionisio, St. Martha, 11731 Corry Place, Philadelphia, PA 19154
The Class of '10 enters Holy
Innocents Church for the last Baccalaureate Mass for NECHS.
Families and friends of
graduates filled Holy Family University field house to overflowing.
The graduating class processes in under the watchful eye of Father
Vincent Smith, OSFS, school president.
Joining the Class of '10 in
singing the Alma Mater are: Father Robert Bazzoli, OSFS, '77
(Pastor of Our Mother of Consolation parish; Father Michael Murray, OSFS,
former NECHS principal and president; Father John Fisher, OSFS, teacher
at NECHS; Father Nicholas Waseline, OSFS, North's principal; Father
James Greenfield, OSFS, Provincial of the Oblates'
Wilmington-Philadelphia Province; Most Rev. Robert Maginnis, auxiliary
bishop of Philadelphia; Father Vincent Smith, NECHS president; Michael
McCall, '10, Valedictorian, and Robert Franco, '10, Salutatorian.
Sadly, this was the last
time the NECHS banner will fly over a graduation ceremony.
Class of '11
The young men pictured above
left: (1st row l. to r.) Robert Dunphy, Matthew Dugan, Thomas Goodyear,
Dylan Marnoch, Raymond Kolakowski, (2nd row l. to r.) Jeremy Reith,
Michael Negroni, Thaddeus Meyers, Patrick Bradley, and Andrew Mitchell
returned to North on May 7, 2011 to celebrate their Senior Prom.
On the right the boys pose with their dates for posterity.
Christopher
Abramson, Jeremy Reith, Joseph Janda, Thomas McGowan, Ray
Kolakowski, and Justin Zarzycki on the steps at their Alma Mater
after their graduation from Judge on June 8, 2011. These
young men are eligible to join the Association and some already
have. We look forward to hearing from this year's
graduates from other schools who spent at least one year at
NECHS.
Brendan Bradley, '11 (l.)
and his best friend, Erik Crudele, '11, pose on the steps of NECHS which
they specially decorated for their graduation pictures (albeit from
Ryan). As you can see they altered the marquee outside North to
reflect their sentiments.
On Sunday, June 6, 2010, the
School and the Association combined to host a closing Mass and luncheon
for alumni and friends of the school. At the concelebrated Mass,
Jeff Brown, '79, Association 1st Assistant Treasurer and Len Knobbs,
'53, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, proclaimed the readings.
Hank Stahl, '66, Association
2nd V. P., read the intercessions. Father Vincent Smith, OSFS,
'74, NECHS president delivered an inspiring homily. After Mass,
Association President John Hanejko, '65, welcomed the crowd and advised
them that the Association would continue and would maintain all of the
North traditions.
Association Assistant
Executive Secretary Ed White, '55, and 2nd Assistant Treasurer Joe
Mulawka, '51, presented the gifts. At the conclusion of Mass, the
entire assemblage rose as one and sang the Alma Mater.
Three classmates from '59 relax
and enjoy the luncheon (l. to r.) Helen and Ed Alegado, Kathleen and Tom
McAvoy, and Bill FitzPatrick. Another table of alumni enjoying the
afternoon.
Someone got the bright idea
of taking a photo of everyone on the front steps. Needless to say
by the time a ladder was found and the photo was snapped total chaos
reigned.
Keep this picture and the
memories it invokes forever alive in your hearts and minds!
Also enjoying
the Brunch were the Kliniewski twins, Ron and Rob, both '62 and a lady
friend. A close-up of our fans seated at the 20 yard line.
Relaxing
at the Brunch were immediate past president Ed White, '55, Class Rep Joe
Pilawsky, '71, and former Daily News reporter Frank Dougherty, '59.
Posing for our photographer were two members of the 1952 City
Championship team - Bill Maher, '53, and Pete Gibbons, '53, who proudly
displays the sweater awarded to team members. He notes, with due
pride, that he still fits into it. Prior to kickoff Father
Nicholas Waseline presented a framed NC jersey to the Pioneers Coach,
Mike Capriotti, and the team captains..
Taylor
Rand proudly wearing Falcon red leads the crowd in the singing of our
National Anthem. To her right, our Chaplain, Father Neil Kilty,
'59, who delivered the invocation. Coach Charlie Szydlik rallies
his team prior to kickoff. And the game is underway - notice the
gaps in the crowd on the Frankford side.
Frankford scored first, near
the end of the first quarter, on a 68-yard punt return by Taron Mills.
The try for the extra point was wide. They scored again in the
second period on a 16-yard run by Tyrell Martin and he ran for a two
point conversion to put the Pioneers up 14-0. That was the story of
the first half.
Falcon fans view the game from our version
of a Super Box while in the stands we spot a smiling Joe Glackin, '73
with his family and friends.
Attending the game from the Super
Box were three outstanding alumni - Paul Hondros, '66, and brothers,
John, '62, and Bob, '67, Doman. The Falcon crowd is on its feet at
halftime to sing the Alma Mater.
The Falcons came out
determined in the second half and marched down the field on a 16-play
70-yard drive that consumed eight minutes and thirty-four seconds capped by a
1-yard plunge by junior quarterback Anthony Reid. John McCarthy's
kick for the extra point was good and North trailed 14-7.
Early in the fourth stanza,
North scored on a 5-yard run by back-up sophomore tailback Taishan
Tucker. Then Coach Charlie Szydlik made a gutsy move and went for
the lead and potential win in what to then had been a tight game.
The Pioneers stopped the attempt for a two-point conversions and led
14-13 with a little more than eight minutes on the clock.
Surprisingly, this turned out to be the most exciting eight minutes of
Falcon - Pioneer football this writer has observed in sixty years of
watching the games.
After our defense forced a
three and out, the offense took over once again. Senior tailback
Eugene Byrd broke loose on a 45 yard scamper that set up an eight yard
TD pass from Reid to Julian Huggins and Reid carried it in for a two
point conversion and the Falcons led for the first time with 2:28 left
in the game.
The Falcons stands
anticipation of victory was short lived. A little over a
minute later, Frankford running back Jeffione Thomas took off on an
electrifying 55-yard cutback run to put the Pioneers ahead with 1:11 on
the clock. Then he ran it in for two points to put Frankford up by a
point. North was not to be outdone. Frankford, for some
unknown reason, made an on side kick which gave the Falcons the ball on
their 38 yard line with 67 seconds remaining. What happened next
will go down in the annals of Philadelphia High School Football as both
dramatic and historic. Reid engineered a seven play drive that
would have made some pro quarterbacks jealous. Using the sidelines
to march down field, He ended the drive with a pass
over the middle to tailback Eugene Byrd who took it in from twenty yards
out. McCarthy added the point and the Falcons were in front 28-22
with 13 seconds left. The defense held true on Frankford's one
play and that was all she wrote.
As the game ended and players
milled on the field, the crowd exploded from North's stands onto the
field to congratulate the team who afterwards saluted the stands.
And the crowd responded by standing and
saluting the team and singing our Alma Mater.
