Dr. Saul Jeck - Official South Philadelphia High School Alumni

1910
South Philadelphia High School
2013
DINNER BANQUET &
HALL OF FAME
INDUCTION CEREMONIES
Sunday, May 19, 2013
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Dr. Vincent Fulginiti ‘49
Col. George Hardy ‘42
Dr. Saul Jeck ‘49
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Cover page #1
SPHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • 103 YEARS OLD
A MEMO FROM OUR PRESIDENT
EXECUTIVE BOARD
COMMITTEE
MARC ADELMAN
‘57
ARCHIVIST
LINDA ALDRIDGE
‘82
GENE ALESSANDRINI
‘55
CHAIRMAN CULTURAL HALL OF FAME
RITA BORSARI
‘44
EROY BROWN, JR
‘70
JUDGE M. CARRAFIELLO
‘64
GIOVANNA CAVALIERE
‘60
BANQUET CO-CHAIR
SAM CHATIS
‘58
PRESIDENT ALUMNI ASS’N
SOUTH JERSEY CO-CHAI2
DOMINIC DI CICCO
‘53
HARVEY COHEN
‘54
RITA D’ARMI
‘58
SO. JERSEY CHAPTER CO-CHAIR
AND SECRETARY
BILL ESHER, JR.
‘46
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
BENITO FARNESE
‘45
VICE-PRESIDENT
JEAN FARNESE
‘48
JOHN GALLANTE
‘48
JOYCE GAROZZO
‘70
NEWSLETER CO-CHAIR
CHARLES LA GROSSA
‘54
AD-BOOK CHAIRPERSON
JOSEPH MANZO
‘61
TREASURER
JOE MURACCO
CARLO MUSCIANO
ENTERTAINMENT COMM.
ELIZABETH OLIVERI
HENRIETTA PATRICK
VIVIAN PERPIGLIA
WILLIE POLLINS, ESQ
MEMBERSHIP CO-CHAIRPERSON
YOLONDA LAMBERT
ROBERTS
KARIMAH SPEAKS-PRICE
SCHOOL COORDINATOR
ANNETTE SQUILLACE
CORRESPONDING SEC’Y
EDMUND ROCCO
PUBLICITY PUBLIC RELATIONS
RICHARD STEINBERG
DOTTIE TODARO
MARIO TODARO
BOB VENUTI
TAREZ WILLIAMS-WALLS
MEMBERSHIP CO-CHAIR
SANDY WIZOV
‘51
‘44
‘75
‘65
‘52
‘84
‘84
‘00
‘47
‘63
‘52
‘49
‘50
‘52
‘84
‘47
PRINTING
SOUTHERN ALUMNI
1-215-468-3377 • 1-800-571-2277
215 546 9712
PHONE/FAX:
WEB SITE:
SPHSALUMNI.COM
RETIRED MEMBERS
JAY MEYERS, ESQ.
DAN PODOLSKY
BRUNO TERLIZZI
‘44
‘39
‘40
IN REMEMBRANCE
STEVE TODARELLO
DR. JOE BRANCATO
BEN BARRETT
FRANK DEFLAVIA
NUNZIO FORTUNA
ED CAPUANO
EVA WOLF
‘45
‘32
‘48
‘35
‘56
‘46
‘32
Dr. Israel Goldstein Plaque Ceremony
On November 13, 2012, there was a rededication of a
plaque for Dr. Israel Goldstein. This marker resides on the
Broad Street sidewalk leading to the front entrance of the
school. A brief ceremony took place at this site then all attendees relocated to the auditorium. A number of dignitaries
including Principal Hackney and I spoke of Dr. Goldstein's
life and accomplishments. I should mention that the event could not have taken
place without the initiative, persistence, and dedication of our fellow board
member Marc Adelman.
When I was first asked to be a guest speaker at this ceremony, I wasn't
quite sure where to begin my research about a man of such stature. Given the
fact that Dr. Goldstein grew up in South "Philly" and specifically attended
Southern, it became obvious to me that my speech should be concentrated on
his early years downtown. At first, I wanted to gather facts about his life at the
school, but unfortunately neither his 1911 Yearbook nor our school's archives
yielded much about his activities. I later learned that Dr. Goldstein had written
a book entitled "My World As A Jew". This document was my primary source
of information that described much about his family in addition to his Public &
Religious schooling. Israel's parents came from Lithuania to arrive in Philadelphia in 1895.
They lived at 769 So. 2nd Street where they began to raise a family. Israel was
the oldest of two brothers and one sister. Their father frowned upon outdoor
activities which accounted for the children being raised in a strict environment.
When Israel was ten years old, his father was told that Hebrew School could no
longer teach him anything - take him to Yeshivah (which was Philadelphia' Junior Jewish Academy), where he studied for the next 2 years. It was obvious
that Israel was a bright youngster. At the age of 12, Israel entered the Southern Manual Training High
School - which was renamed South Philadelphia High School in 1912. Its
classes were divided into 3 major curriculums: Manual Training, Commercial,
and the General Course. In addition to attending Southern, Israel was also enrolled at Gratz College, a training school for Jewish teachers. While at Southern, one of his political milestones was being chosen as "senator”, to represent
his Section in his senior class as well as being elected Class Secretary. He was
also chosen salutatorian of his class where he had to deliver the commencement
speech. In 1911, at the age of 15, Israel graduated from Southern and Gratz
and was admitted to the University of Pennsylvania.
While I reviewed his Yearbook, I came across some interesting observations that I'd like to share with you. Actually, how often does anyone have
an opportunity to view a 100 year old yearbook. First, I noticed how literate
and creative the students were in their writings and poetry - they were a real
class act. In addition, the school was comprised of students from all sections
of the city and their ages at graduation ranged from 15 to 20 years.
Now, let's fast forward to 1953. That was the year that our Alumni
Association established its Cultural Hall of Fame Awards Program and its first
recipient was Dr. Israel Goldstein. Speaking of firsts, Dr. Goldstein should also
be remembered as a founder of Brandeis University in 1948.
In conclusion, an early chapter of Dr. Goldstein's book he reflected
on his childhood in Philadelphia and was grateful that he had been raised in the
City of Brotherly Love. He closed a chapter by saying "I have always taken
pride in being one of Philadelphia's native sons".
page #2
SPHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • 103 YEARS OLD
Southern High 2012 Inductees into our Athletic & Cultural Halls of Fame
WINNERS
Bob Greenberg ‘55
Pete Tate ’58
Jimmy De George ‘49
Dr. Sid Clearfield ‘57
Charlie Gracie ‘54
Dr. Ed Forte ‘49
Alan Levin ‘58 & Ben Farnese, ‘45 both SPHS Hall-of-Famers, made the presentations.
COMMITTEE REPORTS 2012 - 2013
~ TREASURER’S ~
REPORT
~ MEMBERSHIP ~
REPORT
Joe Manzo ‘61
Willie Pollins, Esq. ‘84
& Tarez Williams Walls ‘84
CO-CHAIRS
TREASURER
Joe proudly reports that during the
years the Alumni Association has
awarded scholarships, our contributions to SPHS Funds to grads exceed $1.7 million
dollars. Approximately $40,000.00 annually is
awarded to further the education of 20 of the most
deserving seniors in each school year. Joe is currently evaluating the Class of 2013 with Principal
Otis Hackney for such honors.
Charles La Grossa ‘54
NEW CHAIRPERSON
OF OUR AD BOOK PROGRAM
Charlie has taken over now that Mario
Todaro has retired and stepped down.
Joyce Garozzo ‘70 has been in
charge of gathering news for our award winning Southern newsletter.
Charlie LaGrossa ‘54 will be getting Ad
Copy for our May 19th, 2013 Awards
Banquet Fund Raising Program Book,
and will appreciate any help with the
project from people or friends of SPHS.
The Membership Committee continues to request your support in locating other graduates
who have slipped through the cracks and have not
yet become Lifetime Members. When you interact with other Southern graduates, ask if they received this year’s Newsletter. If not, encourage
them to become a lifetime member for the onetime cost of just $25.
For those who have not visited the SPHS Alumni
Association website (www.sphsalumni.com) lately,
please revisit us to see our new look. In addition,
we encourage all classes planning reunions to send
an email to info@sphsalumni.com with your Reunion details so we can post the information on our
website to be seen by your classmates. Even if you
are only in the planning stages, let us know so that
your classmates know that something is in the
works and whom to contact. Your Reunion information will be posted within three days of receipt.
membership continued on page 6
~ AWARDS & BANQUET COMMITTEE REPORTS ~
Giovanna Cavaliere ‘60
Carlo Musciano ‘44
Giovanna is currently busy in preparation of our May 19, 2013 Awards Banquet
and Induction Ceremony for our Hall-of-Fame. Carlo involves himself with
the acquisition of entertainment for our affairs. The two are heavily committed to
staging our Alumni Associations’ 103rd Annual Celebration, which is our largest
Financial Fund Raiser for our Scholarship Program, at the Savoy Catering Hall
on Route #73, in Pennsauken, New Jersey.
page #3
SPHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • 103 YEARS OLD
~ ACTIVITIES INVOLVING “SOUTHERN” HIGH SCHOOL ~
ALFONSO
CAVALIERE
MEMORIAL
CONCERT
OCTOBER,
20th
MORE DETAILS
LATER
so you can
Support Our Alumni
Scholarship Fund
A Message from
Principal Otis Hackney, III
South Philadelphia High School seeks to build excellence by providing
even greater services to its community of devoted students and parents.
SPHS honors the right of each student to have the opportunity
to pursue and greatness by: 1. Offering a rigorous curriculum. 2. Insuring equitable access to resources. 3. Establishing climate where diversity is celebrated. 4. Ensuring that students and faculty engage in
relationships that foster learning harmony and mutual trust.
SPHS embraces its responsibilities to challenge students to become analytical and critical thinkers, who not only inherit our democratic heritage,
but who also will lead the world to peace and prosperity. SPHS’s faculty,
cognizant of its mission, leads and inspires students to develop their potential by modeling the value and significance of learning.
On each and every day SPHS is a school in which we work, individually
and collectively, to know, to support and to enrich our students, for we
know reaching all students depends on reaching each one. For each student is challenged to build and maintain positive relationships. In the
years ahead, SPHS will emerge as a “personalized high school” of greatness; the first step in “personalization” is making small the large high
school through its formation and formalization of smaller learning communities through academics. We thank you for supporting our sincerest
endeavor to pursue and achieve excellence and celebrate greatness.
Otis Hackney III, Principal
South Philly High School Archive Report
by Archivist & Committee Member Marc Adelman ‘57
South Philadelphia High School history, asleep under the dust of neglect for so many years, other then
when tendered by the interests of Treasurer Joe Manzo and Membership co-chair Willie Pollins, is
slowly awakening the interests of many. History is deserving of our respect and those who have contributed are deserving of our honor. Since September 2012, the Alumni Room has hosted Mayor Nutter
and School Superintendent Dr. Hite. The SPHS staff continues to use the room as a highly attractive
meeting place. New plaques of honor have been added. Old plaques and trophies are continuing to
be restored. The long standing project of restoring the 107 years of archive material in the Archive
Room continues at a slow methodical pace. Organization sublimates chaos. New contributions from
Ben Farnese, Sandy Wizov, Henrietta Patrick and Principal Hackney have been added and valued.
The positive promotion of SPHS and the Alumni Association is exemplified by attractive posters in the lobby, Teacher-parent
Room and the Alumni Room. History has been recognized by alumni member financial contributions for five banners representing retired athletes, and the very successful ceremony re-dedicating the Israel Goldstein Memorial Marker on Broad
Street. The future includes a search for graduates, from 1919 to the present, who did not receive their diplomas. Their sheepskins (and some of them are sheepskins) will be presented at a graduation ceremony some time this spring. Archive material
is being used to support the research of a doctoral Temple University student and his professor. We will continue to give additional support to the community organization LoMo for the beautification of the school campus as part of their Arboretum
Project; support they greatly appreciate. All of the archive achievements are due to the generosity of spirit by the Executive
Committee. Thank you! Marc Adelman, Archive Chairman.
page #4
SPHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • 103 YEARS OLD
Letter from Scholarship winner to Mr. John Esposito/SPHS Alumni Award.
My name is Zhuohini Li. I am the student who has been awarded an alumni scholarship grant
during my Temple study life. It is my honor to get the chance to write to you. Four years ago I came
to the United States with the dream of eventually becoming a Temple student. It is my pleasure to
write this essay and talk about my accomplishments since graduating South Phila High School.
To be able to study in the United States for a bachelor’s degree was a dream come true for me.
Being immersed in an English environment dramatically improved my English and I have the opportunity to study a different culture and a different educational system. That is shy I moved to the U.S.
of study in 2008 and finally got into Temple University. In 2010,
The Accounting Dept. taught
me that a company’s people are its ultimate products and give the company a strategic advantage. I
learned that the commitment to employee well-being and talent development enhances an organization’s productivity, reputation and sustainable profits. My interpersonal leadership skills also allow
me to communicate and negotiate in two languages in two countries, resolve conflict, and build a team.
The John Esposito Scholarship provided me with the foundation to be successful. So I can focus on
my study instead of seeking a job to support my tuition. Over all I really appreciate all the help you
gave me during my university years.
Thank you, Zhuohui LI.
PREVIOUS WINNERS & RECIPIENTS OF SOUTHERN HIGH’S
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION’S
“AWARD OF EXCELLENCE”
The HONORABLE
ALFRED J. DIBONA
Class of ‘52
PORTRAIT UNVEILING
presented by the
JUSTINAN SOCIETY
~ 1996~
Dr. Robt. Poindexter
Dr. Harry Shubin
Cecilia Shubin
Judge Al Di Bona
~ 1997 ~
Louise Marella
Matt McCarthy
Frank DeFlavia
~ 1998 ~
Lt. Col. Bruno Terlizzi
Col. Ralph Logan
COMMISIONER
DID YOU KNOW?
Gene Alessandrini
Class of 1955
has been
chosen to be
CHAIRMAN
of our
CULTURAL
HALL-of-FAME
John Timmony
Jay Meyers, Esq.
~ 1999 ~
Bill Flynn
Valerie Costanzo
Dom Paranzino
Bill Yeats
~ 2000 ~
Charles Woods
Dan Podolsky
Ben Farnese
Jean Farnese
~ 2001 ~
Marco Farnese
Sandy Wizov
Ed Capuano
page #5
Dr. George Di Pilato
~ 2002
Dave Dabrow
Dottie Todaro
Annette Squillace
Bridget Termini
~ 2003 ~
Ann Bacarri
John Frangipani
Gilda La Brasca
Rose Goldschneider
~ 2004 _
Anna L. Forte
Teresa Aversa
Ray Talbot
Nunzio Fortuna
~ 2005 ~
Gene Alessandrini
Giovanna Cavaliere
Harvey Cohen
Lorraine Wagner
~ 2006 ~
Mary Popolo
Frank DeFlavia
Rev. Derek Bowen
Joe Vento
Joe Manzo
~ 2007 ~
Jerry Weiss
Dottie Gianntassio
Carlo Musciano
Anthony Disabato
Charles Woods
~ 2008 ~
John Pizza
Fred Druding
Joyce Garozzo
Vince Termini
~ 2009 ~
Ray Innaurato
Willie Pollins, Esq.
John Zerillo
Sen. Larry Farnese
~2010 ~
Jor Franzini
Ken Mugler
Robin Mitchell
John DiSaverio
~ 2011 ~
Vivian Perpegli
Bob Fisicaro
Chuck Madison
Lilyan Fireman Cralle
~ 2012 ~
Marc Adelman
Tom Sabastian
Gene Jordan
Ron Ferrara
SPHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • 103 YEARS OLD
~ WE FOLLOW OUR GRADUATES AROUND THE WORLD ~
Membership continued from p.#3
A limited number of yearbooks are
still available to Lifetime Members
(Boys’ Classes from 1910- Girls’
Classes from 1942). Don’t miss
out on your chance to get another
copy of your Keepsake if yours
was lost or damaged. Yearbooks
can be ordered online on our website.
Finally, we ask that when you relocate that you let us know. We
have received several Newsletters
returned to us (this year’s postage
for each Newsletter was $1.10).
Going forward, when mailing the
annual Newsletter, if your
Newsletter is returned as undeliverable, in order for us to send you
another copy, you must send us a
self-addressed, postage-paid, large
9x13 envelope. We will let you
know the amount of postage to afix
to your envelope. Thank you for
your cooperation.
With Deep Regrets The Alumni
Association Mourns the Loss of
another Stalwart of our Alumni
Executive Committee
Steve Todarello
Class of ‘45
Steve single handily
ran a Southern High
School Wrist Watch
Program for men and
ladies for nearly twenty years.
All monies earned went toward our
Scholarship Fund. At age 70 Steve
began a career in singing. The discs
he sold also added to the Southern
Alumni Scholarship fund.
SOUTHERN
WATCHES
Al Alberts, lead singer of The Four Aces.
George Anastasia, author- The Mob in South Philly.
Marian Anderson, famous contralto, died in 1993
Frankie Avalon, singer, with Rocco & the Saints.
Freddy Bell, singer - Freddy Bell and the Bellhops.
Joey Bishop, comedian, father sold bikes on Moyamensing Ave.
Ben Bova, award winning science fiction author.
David Brenner, comedian, graduate/Furness Jr High.
A. Seymour Brown, wrote “Oh, you Beautiful Doll.”
Joe Brown, sculptor of athletes. Brother was a boxer.
Michael Buffer, “Let’s get ready to Rumble!”.
Bill Carlucci, Danny & the Juniors. Sang “At the Hop.”
Alfonso Cavaliere, wrote Broadway’s music for Hello
Dolly & Zorba.
Chubby Checker, Ernest Evans, saqg“The Twist!”.
Clark Brothers, dancers from Grays Ferry.
Condos Brothers, dancers from 11th & South.
Ted Curson, jazz trumpet player.
James Darren, singer, actor, director. Friends of
Bobby Rydell’s
Peter DeAngelis, song writer and arranger.
Joey DeFrancesco, organist, toured w/h Miles Davis.
John DeFrancesco, organist and father of Joey.
Buddy DeFranco, clarinetist from 17th & Tasker.
James DePreist, musical conductor, Marian Anderson’s nephew.
Albert DiBartolomeo, 2 novels in South Philly settings.
Enrico DiGiusseppe, sang at the Met in New York.
Fred Diodati, 4 Aces lead singer after Al Albert left.
Danny Du Val, acrobat, on Ed Sullivan & Palumbo’s.
Charles Earland, jazz organist.
Fabian, the singer with the hair.
Wilhelmenia Fernandez, soprano, actress (Diva)
Larry Fine, 3 Stooges, from 3rd & South.
Linda Fiorentino, film actress, one of 8 children.
Al Fisher, comedian -Fisher & Marks, 11th & Fitzwater.
Eddie Fisher, hair cut at Ruby’s 4th & Vollmer.
Joey Forman, actor and comedian.
Edwin Forrest, actor, America’s first stage star.
Arnold Fox, M.D., wrote Beverly Hills Medical Diet.
Sonny Gale, singer “Wheel of Fortune.”
Kenny Gamble, co-founded the “Philly Sound.”
Dusolina Giannini, sang at the Met in 1923.
Vittorio Giannini,, violin composer, Dusolina’s brother.
Charlie Gracie, singer “Butterfly” 8th & Pierce.
Buddy Greco, classical pianist, jazz & pop singer.
Frank Guarrera,sang baritone at the Met, 9th & Reed.
Albert Heath, jazz bassist & drummer, and brother
Jimmy Heath, flutist and sax player.
Dom Ierra, comedian appeared on HBO.
Albert Innuarato, playwright.
Phil & Jerry Jaye, comedians, singers, “Ragmop.”.
Kitty Kallen, big band singer.
Irvin Kershner, directed “The Empire Strikes Back.”.
Jack Klugman, actor on stage, screen and television.
Joe Kramm, ‘52 Pulitzer for his play, “The Shrike.”
Eddie Lang, born Salvatore Massarro, jazz guitarist.
Howard, Lester & Sam Lanin, bandleader brothers.
Mario Lanza, singer & film star,
Frankie Lester, vocalist, bandleader. Real name DeVito.
Hy Lit, radio show host. George Litto, film producer,
Blowout & Dressed to Kill.
Al Bernie Lowe, did “The Twist” “Bristol Stomp” &
“Wah Watusi”
Man Ray, bigtime artist & photographer, from 4th &
Carpenter.
Gloria Mann, 18th & South, singer in the 40’s & 50’s.
Bob Marcucci, songwriter, discovered Fabian.
Grace Markay, singer from 13th & Reed.
Guy Marks, comedian, born Mario Scarpa.
Micki Marlo, singer.
Al Martino, singer and acted in “The Godfather.”
Pat Martino, jazz guitarist.
Mary Mason, Queen of Talk Radio is really Beatrice Turner.
Henry Meadows, tap dancer.
Cozy Morley, comedian, musician, owned Club Avalon.
N. Richard Nash, wrote screenplay for Porgy & Bess.
Joe Niagra, radio disc jockey.
Nicholas Brothers, tap dancers.
Bob Pantano, disc jockey from 6th & Wharton.
Lisa Peluso, soap opera actress (Loving).
Vincent Persichetti, composer and dept chair at Juliard.
Florence Quivar, mezzo-soprano at Met, 22nd & Wharton.
Tony Reese, 1/2 comedy team of Pepper & Reese.
Peter Mark Richman, actor, fullback ‘44-’45 football Champs.
LaVaughn Robinson, tap dancer and teacher.
Joe Roman, actor.
Bobby Rydell, singer, musician & good 1/2 ball player.
Jodie Sands, singer, was Eleanor DiSipio of 16th & Hicks.
Jimmy Sanders,band singer at Steel Pier.
Vince Scarza, director of 1985 Live Aid Show.
Vivienne Segal, actress, No-No Nanette & Pal Joey,
Dee Dee Sharp, sang “Mash Potato Time” for CameoGeorgie Shaw, singer.
Dick Sheeran, KYW-TV reporter - 1828 S. Hicks.
Joseph DeStefano, film writer, Black Orchid & Psycho.
Lou Stein, piano player with Patti Page.
Lew Tabackin, granny npminated musician
George “Bon Bon” Tunnel, ‘30 & ‘40’s band singer.
Charlie Ventura, sax player from 9th & Kimble.
Joe Venuti, bandleader, violinist with Paul Whitman.
Stanley Weintraub, {
plus, 100 past and current members of the Philadelphia
Orchestra come from South Philly.
Anyone with wisdom to improve this list, contact us.
Look for a pattern connecting talent with ethnicity
and you won’t find it. South Philly is the common
denominator. If you didn’t live in South Philly you
will never understand. If you did live in South
Philly. you will never forget!
please read the copy on the
4 post cards inserted in this issue.
the info we seek is vital for us
to continue the alumni association
and expand our scholarship fund.
MEN OR WOMEN
$29.95
that’s what we’re all about!
page #6
SPHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • 103 YEARS OLD
“Southern” Graduates...The Cream of the Crop!!!
Hilda Hudson
of SPSH and her husband Bennie (Alumus of Bok High) along with several volunteers get inner joy helping people at St.
Manuel Church, 1332 S. 3rd St. Her brother Rev. Cornelius Eaddy is the Minister at the Church. Bok High
you know, is at 1901 S. 9th. He was raised at 11th &
Washington, but didn’t go to SPHS. He & Hilda have
enjoyed 32 years of marital bliss. They spoke as one,
saying,”We just decided we wanted to give back to the
community. A vicar gave us a $500.00 grant to get the
food program started. With the assistance from Philabundance, 3616 S. Galloway St., in the heart of South
Philly, the Hudsons of the 1800
block of South 24th St. also
make stops at B.J., Target &
WalMart. Shop-Rite provides
more support through grants.
“The bible teaches us to be servants,” Hilda said, “We serve
families. It’s like being Santa
Claus on Christnas.”
ardening at Southern
For a PHeaST
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For fourteen culinary arts students at South Philadelphia High School, the experience isn’t exactly farm-totable, though that’s the idea.
More like dog
park-to-kitchen.
They spend one class period outside in the
school’s new garden – two modest patches of asphalt on
either side of the parking
lot, now off limits to
pooches. The spaces areplanted wth 21 raised
beds. They burst with
broccoli, chard, kale,
beets, peppers, carrots,
arugula, and herbs, which
the kids poke and sniff,
sample with a smile or
skowl – and finally harvest, Habanero peppers
and pole bean are shown
harvested by student
Govinda Kharel.
Mayor Nutter and
New School District
Superintendent Meet
in Alumni Room
The SPHS Alumni Association Room was selected
by Principal Otis Hackney as the premier venue for
a recent news conference with the newly appointed
Philadelphia School District Superintendent, Dr.
William R. Hite. The interview was conducted by
Channel 6 television personality, John Rawlins.
Pride ran high among administration and staff for
the safe, intimate and professional appearance of
the Alumni Room. Ms. Kim Chek-Taylor recently
enhanced the room with flowers for the special day.
The news conference was part of the annual
Philadelphia Back to School Education Extravaganza, the second annual program to be held on the
grounds of South Philly High in the last two years.
Music artists performed from an outdoor stage
while 100 tables emphasized higher education,
learning assistance and alumni association benefits.
Our Alumni Association reached out for the first
time in recent history to the general community.
We had a table from 9a.m.- 3p.m. amply filled with
100th Anniversary books, sample Year Books, informational flyers, business cards, newsletters and
membership material handouts. The table was decorated with one of our new South Philly High
School Black on Red banners. Two easels on eachside displayed a huge promotional sign and a
golden framed painting of the old school.
Willie Pollins, Ed Rocco, Giovanna Cavaliere,
Karimah Price and Marc Adelman represented
the Alumni Association. They made contacts with
many ex-graduates who were happy to peruse old
yearbooks and discuss their years as students and
inquire about membership in the Association.
Willie Pollins stood out as he wandered through
the crowd of hundreds hustling Anniversary books
and membership applications apropos to a early era
Philadelphia Bulletin newsboy pushing newspapers, “SPHS” Alumni Association works for you.
Read all about it.”
page #7
SPHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • 103 YEARS OLD
INDUCTEES INTO SOUTHERN ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
Tony DiPietro ‘58
Lou Sbarra ‘70
Bill Rankin ‘62
Anthony DiPietro was a member
of both the Southern High Football
and Baseball teams during the
1958 season. Tony graduated
Millersville University and Rider
College. He attended Temple University and the High School Administration Program at the
University of Pennsylvania. For
many years, Tony taught High
School Social Studies and Government for the Bristol and Willingboro School Districts. He held a
variety of positions which included
High School Administrator, Assistant Principal, Principal and Assistant Superintendent of schools in
Bristol, Willingboro and Audubon
Townships. He’s currently a Mentor and Regional Supervisor in a
program for practicing Administrators seeking permanent certification. Tony lives in Barrington,
NJ with his wife Susan, a graduate
of SPHS.
William (Bill) Rankin played varsity
football for two years as a center and
a long snapper. There were no punt
returns for two years by the oppostion. He was the starting center on
the 1961 Public League Championship Team. Bill received four
scholarship inquires for his play on
the ’61 All-Public Team. When Bill
played on the Junior Varsity Teams
they were 6-1. He dressed for three
Thanksgiving Day football games
and participated in two. He also
played varsity basketball during his
time at Southern High School. Bill is
married to Maria Hahn also a SPHS
alumnus. He served as head coach
for St Denis CYO in Havertown for
8th grade football for 20 years.
The alumni board meets at 7:00pm
on the 3rd Wednesday of the
month.
Come see what
makes us tick!
Lou suffered a knee injury in his
sophomore year which kept him
off the football team, but he was
still able to play baseball. Lou was
a three year letterman in baseball,
two years as varsity starting shortstop. He played on the runner-up
Public League Championship
Team, was 1st team All-Public and
was selected to play in the city
baseball All-Star game in 1970.
Lou holds a bachelor’s degree
from Saint Joseph’s University in
Business Management. He is currently the Director of Finance, AtlanticCare Health Systems. He is a
partner in sports facilities in South
Jersey, Past President of the Washington Township Baseball Advisory Board and was selected to be
in their Hall of Fame. He is married to his lovely wife Debbie for
32 years.
DID YOU KNOW?
Dr. Anthony DiPrimio, ‘51
A Cultural Hall-of-Famer, played football for SPHS.
He dove over the goal line for the winning score against Bok, and
Tony made an 11 yard scoring run to topple Olney High.
His running style earned him the name “Horse.”
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SPHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • 103 YEARS OLD
INDUCTEES INTO SOUTHERN CULTURAL HALL OF FAME
Dr. V. A. Fulginiti ‘49
Col. Geo. E. Hardy ‘42
Dr. Saul Jeck ‘49
Dr. Vincent A. Fulginiti has a professional bio that would astound
you. It is 34 pages in length and includes his education at Temple University, his numerous academic,
professional, and hospital appointments, medical licensures, certifications, major fields of interest,
medical editorial and review activities, major editorial activities and
responsibilities, editorial boards and
committees on which he served,
pages of honors and awards, professional and scientific societies to
which he belonged, university and
professional committees on which
he served, a listing of 137 medical
articles that he authored, 28 authored abstracts, 69 chapters in
books that he authored, 4 medical
textbooks that he wrote, numerous
letters to the editor on medical issues, editorials in various publications, special contributions in
medicine, and active medical grant
support. In a recent email to the
alumni association, Dr. Fulginiti
credited his teachers at Southern for
teaching him how to learn. There is
no doubt that he learned and contributed greatly to medicine and to
our society.
Colonel George E. Hardy is a surviving member of the famous
Tuskegee Airmen who were
awarded the Congressional Gold
Medal for service in World War II
and beyond after initially not being
allowed to fly for racial reasons. The
Tuskegee Airmen provided cover for
bombers over Germany and never
lost a bomber to enemy airplane fire.
Colonel Hardy flew 29 missions
over Germany in 1945. After being
called back into service, he flew 45
combat missions in Korea in B29s.
After receiving an advanced degree
in engineering, he served once again
in Vietnam as part of the 18th Special Operations Squadron as a pilot
in AC-119 Gunships. He served as
Operating Location Commander at
Udorn Air Base, Thailand, and as
Commander at Danang Air Base in
Vietnam, where he flew 70 combat
missions. He served our country
with distinction well beyond the call
of duty and is the recipient of the
Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air
Medal with eleven (11) Oak Leaf
Clusters, and the Commendation
Medal with one (1) Oak Leaf Cluster. The Tuskegee Airmen were consulted by George Lucas in the
making of the movie Red Tails.
Dr. Saul Jeck’s impressive bio
includes his education at the
University of Pennsylvania and
Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine, internship at
the Metropolitan Hospital in
Philadelphia, board certification
in obstetrics and gynecology, numerous society memberships,
special office appointments,
teaching appointments, hospital
staff appointments, private practice, fraternities, special appointments
and
memberships,
lectures, numerous abstracts and
publications, grants, awards,
courses and seminars attended,
research projects, and clinical trials.
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Dr. Saul Jeck will be honored by
the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for significant contributions to the college
over an extended period of time.
He will receive the O. J. Snyder
Memorial Medal and a citation
and is currently a professor and
the chairman of the department
of OB/GYN at PCOM.
SPHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • 103 YEARS OLD
South Philadelphia High School Athletic Hall-of-Fame
RAY ABRUZZESE . . . . . . . . . . . .‘56
KEN ADAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘65
TONY ALFANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘33
EDDIE ALTIERI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘48
BOB ARANGIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘55
PAUL BARTOLOMEO . . . . . . . . . .‘33
DAVE BELOFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘24
BEN BERRETTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘48
HUGHIE BLACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘16
NATE BLACKWELL . . . . . . . . . . .‘83
FRANK BLATCHER . . . . . . . . . . .‘48
STAN BROWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘47
MILT BLITZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘33
JAKE BOYLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘55
LOU BORDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘39
AL BRANCATO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘39
DR. JOE BRANCATO . . . . . . . . .‘32
JIMMY BROWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘31
MOCKIE BUNINE . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘16
JOE BRIDDELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘63
FRED BUONAVOLTA . . . . . . . . . .‘51
BEN BURDETSKY . . . . . . . . . . . .‘46
GAETANO CAPUANO . . . . . . . . .‘46
NICK CARCHIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘50
JOSEPH CARLOZO . . . . . . . . . . .‘45
PETE CARRIERI . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘50
TONY “REDS” COLETTA . . . . . . .‘47
MIKE CUDEMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘45
JOE D’AMILLIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘33
JIMMY DE GEORGE . . . . . . . . . .‘49
JACK DEL BELLO . . . . . . . . . . . .‘46
PAUL DELLAVECCHI . . . . . . . . . .‘62
DAVE DENENBERG . . . . . . . . . . .‘33
BENNY DESSEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘21
JIMMIE DESSEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘25
DOMINIC DI CICCO . . . . . . . . . . .‘53
FRED DIODATI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘50
TONY DI PIETRO . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘58
JOHN DI SAVERIO . . . . . . . . . . . .‘50
GARY FARNESI . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘79
RAY FARNESI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘53
CHARLES FERRANTE . . . . . . . . .‘51
JOHN FERRINI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘50
ROBERT FERGUSON . . . . . . . . . .‘14
TITO FIORVANTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘50
PETE FOLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘23
FRANK FORBES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘10
JOHN FRATTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘53
CHARLES FRIEBERG . . . . . . . . .‘30
RON FUNARO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘68
JOHN M. GALLANTE . . . . . . . . . .‘47
ERNIE GALLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘56
ERNIE GALLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘37
CARMEN GALONE . . . . . . . . . . . .‘56
MENCHY GOLDBLATT . . . . . . . . .‘24
LABEL GOLDBLATT . . . . . . . . . .‘25
BARRY GOLDSTEIN . . . . . . . . . . .’51
EDDIE GOTTLIEB . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘16
BOB GREENBERG . . . . . . . . . . .‘55
MOISHE INGBER . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘14
REDS JORDAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘40
STEVE JUENGER . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘14
SONNY KANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘50
REDS KLOTZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘40
MILT KORMANICKI . . . . . . . . . . . .‘45
IRV KOSLOFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘40
DAN KRAYNYAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘53
MIKE KRAYNYAK . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘40
SAM LAPOLLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘38
TONY LAPOLLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘45
CARMEN LA ROCCA . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘51
JOHN LA ROSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘57
GEORGE LATERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘65
BILL LEOPOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘19
EDDIE LERNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘44
ALAN LEVIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘58
HARRY LITWACK . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘25
MIKE LUBIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘16
HARRY MARNIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘37
EDDIE MATTIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘55
ROBERT MCCANN . . . . . . . . . . . .‘47
TOM MC COLLAM . . . . . . . . . . . .‘38
BRIAN MC FADDEN . . . . . . . . . . .‘54
LANCE MC FADDEN . . . . . . . . . . .56
AL MOCCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘66
JIM MULDOON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .’54
JOE MURACCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘52
CARMEN MUSITANO . . . . . . . . .‘48
ROCCO PARISI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘42
PEARL PERKINS NIGHTINGALE .‘32
BUFUS BUCKY OUTLAW . . . . . . . .‘78
CHICK PASSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘19
JOE PASTELLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘51
BILL PAULLIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘46
PHIL PETIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘46
MIKE PIERNOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘55
PAT POTAMKIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘27
JOHN PENDINO . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘47
FRANK PETRELLA, SR. . . . . . . . .‘41
FRANK PETRELLA JR . . . . . . . . .‘64
ROBERT PETRELLA . . . . . . . . . .‘62
JOE PETRONGOLO . . . . . . . . . . .‘48
JOHN PHILLIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘47
CARMEN PICCONE . . . . . . . . . . .‘47
DOM RAIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘8
BILL RANKIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘62
ROBERT RAUCCI . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘58
PETER MARK RICHMAN . . . . . . . .‘45
REDS ROSAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘30
PETEY ROSENBERG . . . . . . . . . .‘37
SAM ROSENBERG . . . . . . . . . . . .‘39
EDWARD ROSENWALD . . . . . . . .‘28
HARRY ROSETSKY . . . . . . . . . . .‘17
TOM SABOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘45
JOHN SANDUSKY . . . . . . . . . . . .‘45
LOU SBARRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘70
JOE SCARPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘65
FRANK SCHIAVO . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘60
REDS SHERR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘22
FRANK SODANO . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘48
PETER SPURIO, JR . . . . . . . . . . .‘75
AL STANGO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘50
AD SWIGLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘14
PETE TATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘58
MARIO TODARO . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘50
JIM TOLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘38
GREG TORNATORE . . . . . . . . . . .‘48
PHIL TRAVAGLINI . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘56
JOHN VALENTINO . . . . . . . . . . . .‘51
DOM VILLARI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘50
DOC WATMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘14
MARTY WEINBERG . . . . . . . . . . .‘54
MOE WEINSTEIN . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘21
WALT WELHAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘25
MARTY ZIPPEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘39
PHIL ZUBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘30
If you know of a graduate of South Philadelphia High School
WORTHY OF ENTRY INTO OUR SPHS HALL-OF-FAME,
please contact a member of the board, and submit a resume!
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SPHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • 103 YEARS OLD
South Philadelphia High School Cultural Hall-of-Fame
LOUIS FISCHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘19
PAULINE FISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘52
HARRY FORMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘40
ANNA LELII FORTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘48
DR. EDMUND J. FORTE . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘49
DR. ARNOLD FOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘46
MORTON S. FREEMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘30
DR. VINCENT FULGINITI . . . . . . . . . . . .‘49
DR. JOSEPH GAMBESCIA .................‘35
DR. HARRY GARFINKEL . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘50
FRANK GASPARRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘27
DR. WILLIAM GEFTNER . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘32
EDWIN GERBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘53
DR. W. LEON GODSHALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘14
DR. HARRY GOLDBERG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘35
DR. IRV GOLDSCHNEIDER . . . . . . . . . . .‘55
DR. ISRAEL GOLDSTEIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘11
DR. NORMAN GOODMAN . . . . . . . . . . . .‘47
CHARLIE GRACIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘52
DR. SID GROBMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘52
PROF. LOUIS I. GROSSMAN . . . . . . . . . . .‘19
FRANK GUARRERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .’42
DR. JAMES GUIFFRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘36
GEN. DONALD L. HARDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘26
GEN. GEO. HONNEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘15
DR. SAUL JECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘49
HON. HARRY E. KALODNER . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘12
COL. GEORGE HARDY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘42
HON. LIDIA Y. KIRKLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘70
DR. SAM NOAH KRAMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘15
MORRIS A. KRAVITZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘18
HARRY G. KUCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘22
DR. ALAN LEVY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘50
DR. SIMON LANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘42
CHARLES LA GROSSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘54
ROBT. MARCUCCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘47
DANTE MATTIONI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘48
DR. FRANK MELE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘47
JOHN M. MERCANTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘62
HON. CHARLES MIRARCHI, JR. ...........‘41
JUSTICE RUSSELL. NIGRO, ..............‘64
DR. TESSIE BREGMAN OKIN . . . . . . . . . .‘36
ARNOLD R. ORSATTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘33
DR. A.M. ORNSTEEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘11
DR. DORIS COHEN PAISS . . . . . . . . . . .‘47
ROY T. PERAINO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘46
VINCENT PERSICHETTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘33
ANTHONY F PINNIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘49
DR. CHARLES E. PROFERA . . . . . . . . .‘55
NICHOLAS RAGO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘60
MAJ. GEN. DAN. A. RAYMOND . . . . . . . . .‘37
MICHAEL ROCCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .’43
RICHARD I. RUBIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘22
DR. ALVIN ROSENFELD . . . . . . . . . . . .‘56
DOMINIC SABATINI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘58
ANTHONY SACCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘69
VINCENT SCARZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘52
ABE SCHWARTZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘29
ROBERT SEBASTIAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘25
DICK SHEERAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘57
JERRY SIANI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘53
DR. GUS SPECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘61
DR. WILLIAM E.STAAS, JR. . . . . . . . . . ..54
SANDY AUSTIN STEIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘63
JOSEPH STEFANO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘40
H. PATRICK SWYGERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘60
HERMAN ART TAYLOR . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘76
FRANK TENAGLIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘92
ALEXANDER TULINSKY . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘47
DR. ANTHONY TRIOLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘50
DR. MAX TRUMPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘14
SAMUEL S. VAUGHAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘45
WILLIAM VENUTI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘42
DR. STANLEY WEINTRAUB . . . . . . . . . .‘46
DR. JERRY ZASLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘43
NAOMI WEINTRAUB ZASLOW . . . . . . . . .‘46
ANTHONY ZECCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘38
THE CLASSES OF SPHS,
both January and June 1962
The Alumni Association
mourns the loss
JULES ABRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘45
MARIAN ANDERSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘24
DR. AARON BANNETT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘39
DR. SAMUEL BELLET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘18
HON. EMANUEL BELOFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘21
DR. ARNOLD BERMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘57
MYRON BERMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘61
ROBT. M. BERNSTEIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘11
PROF. JOS. BROWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘26
LESLIE BURRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘70
ABRAHAM D. CAESAR . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘18
JUDGE MATTHEW CARRAFIELLO . . . .‘64
JESSE CECI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘41
ROBERT CERULLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘55
HON. NICHOLAS A. CIPRIANI . . . . . . . . .‘35
DR. ABE CLEARFIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘45
DR, SIDNEY M. CLEARFIELD . . . . . . . .‘57
ARTHUR G. COSENZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘42
VALENTINO CUILLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘51
ALFRED D’ANGELO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘27
DR. ALAN DECHERNEY . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘59
DR. JOHN J. DELUCCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘53
DR. ROCCO DEMASI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘61
DR. CARMELA F. deRIVAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘40
G. FRED DIBONA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘68
JOHN DI CIURCIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘45
DR. ALFRED DIBONA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘53
DR. FRANK DIDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘23
DR. ANGELO DIGEORGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘39
DR. GEORGE DI PILATO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘57
DR. ANTHONY DIPRIMIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘51
MAX DIJULIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘37
FRED DI SIPIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘43
JEROLENE BIZZARO DREFS . . . . . . . . .‘52
DR. LEE ZITOMER DUCAT ................‘50
DOROTHYADLER EISENBERG ...........‘46
ANDREW N. FARNESE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘33
BENITO A. FARNESE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘45
MARCO V. FARNESE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .‘42
had a heartwarming reunion October 20th. It was held at the Adelphia
Restaurant in Deptford, New Jersey. Everyone was thrilled to be together once again. We had a crowd of 160 people coming from all over
the country, some from as far as California. Everyone promised to keep
in touch with each other and the committee organizers so we can once
again get together for our 70th birthday...
SPHS62reunion@gmail.com is our email address. We're on
facebook ---> sphs - class of June 1962 & January 1962
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Dr. Joseph Brancato ‘32
Former Teacher and
Assistant Principal.
Joe was on the Alumni
Board. The
Brancato
Family was a
South Philly
treasure.
SPHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • 103 YEARS OLD
Remembering Angelo Dundee, Ali’s Trainer
A legendary So. Philly boxing trainer with a knack for niceties died last year
Internet article by Joseph Myers; posted Feb. 9, 2012; Excerpts by Sam Chatis – SPHS Alumni Association.
T
he revered trainer of hundreds of boxers, including 15 world champions, passed away Feb. 1, 2012 in
Oldsmar, FL, at the age of 90, two weeks after helping Muhammad Ali, his most renowned fighter, celebrate his 70th birthday.
Angelo was a native of the 800 block of Morris Street and alumni of South Philadelphia High School.
He devoted more than 60 years to preparing punchers for physical and mental tests, with 21 prosperous years
going toward assisting fellow icon Ali. “When Angelo Dundee spoke, everyone listened,” associate and prominent promoter J. Russell Peltz said of his fellow International Boxing Hall of Fame enshrinee.
Angelo’s early boxing education came from his brother Joe Mirena, a fledgling fighter. As the ring resident admired a boxer named Dundee, he changed his name, and so did brother.
Angelo’s knowledge flourished in England during World War II. A serviceman for the Army Air Force,
he acted as a corner man during military tournaments. He later earned an apprenticeship at New York City’s
Stillman Gym, handling cuts and taping hands. In the late ‘50s he moved to Miami where he opened the Fifth
Street Gym. Later in that decade he met amateur hopeful Cassius Clay in the young man’s hometown of
Louisville, Ky. The slick Clay won his first bout on Oct. 29, 1960, and thanks to a handler’s outreach, would
soon take on Angelo Dundee as his trainer. Thus began a fruitful partnership that included 53 wins from 58
contests and three heavyweight titles.
As Ali approached middle age, he began to reduce his schedule. Meanwhile, Angelo who still remained
faithful to his pupil decided to add Sugar Ray Leonard to his roster of students in the late ‘70s. The welterweight
dynamo, already an accomplished presence, gave Angelo, who he had dubbed the fighter “a smaller Ali” for
his boundless energy and gusto.
Moving ahead to 1994 (where 20 years earlier Ali knocked out Foreman), Mr. Dundee decided to train
45 year old George Foreman for a championship fight against Michael Moore. With Mr. Dundee’s training
and George’s impressive skills, Moore became Foreman’s 68th and final knockout. Inducted into the Hall of
Fame two years earlier, Mr. Dundee needed nothing to prove his legacy, but the Foreman triumph cemented
his winner status. It also reinforced a trait he and Foreman shared – courtesy. Peltz said, “He did have a line
about it not costing anything more to be nice”. When countering claims that boxing is diminishing in importance, Angelo would say “They’ve buried boxing so many times, they’ve run out of shovels”.
NEWEST ALUMNI “LIFE” MEMBERS
LYDIA KUKOFF
JIMMY DEGEORGE
LOIS YAMPOLSKY
KEITH GRIER
BARBARA MCKAY
HARRY SCHECKMAN
MICHAEL REIVES
PETER J. TATE
JO ANN L. TATE
PAT CLARK
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EROY BROWN, JR
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SPHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • 103 YEARS OLD
~ WE STAY IN TOUCH SO YOU CAN STAY IN TOUCH!!! ~
The South Phila. Lions Club thru their
2012 Memorial Fund Aid to Education
honored Minzi Li a Southern Senior in
May of 2012. Mitzi graduated in June of
2012 and was a member of the National
Honor Society for two years (11th and
12th grades). Shown, L-R (Gail DeBerard-inis- teacher,
Minzi Li, & Li’s
mother)
Raymond
Innaurato ‘47
ith a golden heart, an exceptional ear for harmony
Girls 1948
our 65th Anniversary
Seated: Jean Gilbert Farnese, Frances Paparo
Meloni, Reunion Chairperson and Louise DeSantis Ciechon, Standing: Anna Lelii Forte,
Josephine Terroni Montone, Co-Chair, Anna
Marie Fischio Piraino, Celia Mellace Mercurio, Delores Fusco Alberto
and Jennie Tedora.
We celebrated at Popi’s Restaurant
and our class donated $200.00 to the
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
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and an exquisite voice, Ray has made majestic music
his mainstay for most of his life. His obsession also
has perfected his pitch as a philanthropist who helps advance young
promising performers’ pusuits. “I am
very proud of what music helped me accomplish,” the resident of the 2200 block
of South 13th Street said, “as it has allowed me to do a good service to South
Philadelphia and beyond, including
Southern, my High School, the choir at
Epiphany of Our Lord Church at 11th &
Jackson Streets and by joining the Alfonso Cavaliere Memorial Concert,
which will continue its mission to endow
talented youngsters with grants generating Concerts at Sts. Neuman-Goretti
High School at 1736 S. 10th Street.
“Music has been such a tremendous incentive to live my life to the fullest.” Ray,
it’s great to have you as a classmate.
Sandy W.
The mural title is "The
Shadows of Mine." Artist
Ernel Martinez wanted to
use the dominating wall of
SPHS to highlight the importance of education
while depicting images
highlighting cultural
differences and the
importance of the arts.
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SPHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • 103 YEARS OLD
NEWS OF OUR GRADUATES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Mays Landing Brunch ~ 2012
South Jersey Chapter Committee Members are ( L to R.)
Tony Cona, Sam Chatis, guest speaker singer & guitarist
Charlie Gracie and MC George DiPilato
Well over 100 South Phillites and guests were in attendance. I believe this
overwhelming response was attributed to the appearance of our guest
speaker guitarist and singer Charlie Gracie. In the late 1950’s he had the
No. 1 smash hit “Butterfly”, which made him the first rock-and-roll star
to come out of Philadelphia. He spoke of his early years growing up in
So. Philly, breaking into show business, and eventually making it his lifelong career. Our audience included mini-reunions from the girls’ class of
’48, the co-ed classes of ’55 and ’61. In addition, Dan Podolsky (’39) who
was our retired board members is still as vibrant as ever. He had traveled
from Elizabethtown, PA to attend our event. Regards, Sam Chatis
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE LUNCHEON
WATERFALL ROOM, NOVEMBER
SAVEE
TH
E!!!
DAT
14, 2012
BEN FARNESE
PRESENTER:
MARC ADELMAN,
TOM SEBASTIAN,
GENE JORDAN,
RON FERRARA,
CARLO MUSCIANO
& SAM CHATIS,
PRESIDENT
~~~ South Jersey ~~~
BUFFET BRUNCH 2013
Sunday September 22, 2013
Hostess & Host Rita D’Armi & Sam Chatis, Class
of ‘58 are inviting “Everyone” to an afternoon of enjoyment. It starts 11am, Mays Landing Country Club.
Reservations, 215 321 1065
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The Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission
South Philadelphia High School
Alumni Association and
Student Body were invited to The
Dedication Ceremony of the
Official Historic Marker for
Israel Goldstein ‘11
on November 13th, 2012
You are invited to visit the site
at the Broad Street Entrance of
South Philly High
A Great Success Story!
SPHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • 103 YEARS OLD
GRADUATES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY SIDE
CALIFORNIA
REUNION
We are a small group of friends from the SPHS 1958 thru 1963 classes. Oct. 14, 2012 at
RICK'S CAFE IN LOS ALTOS, CA. Joan Hauser Schiffer Jun '59, Estelle Caplan Kabbani '59,
Ken Stein '61 and Sandy (Austin) Stein ‘63 Phil and Sheila (Rultenberg) Faillace Jan ‘62
Estelle (Caplan) Kabbani June ’59 and Norm Kabbani
We Stay in Touch, So You Can Stay in Touch
JUNE CLASS 1960
MET AT NICOLE RENEE CATERERS 11/11/12
CLASSMATES CAME FROM FAR & NEAR TO CELEBRATE.
The Committee, Giovanna Cavaliere, Fred Di Meo, Cecilia Di Ulio Rich,
Richard Scardino, Delores Marino, Frank Mingroni, Carol Di Paolo and
Peter De Iullis. We’ve been planning reunions for 42 years.
We’re looking forward to our 55th!
Our Oldest “Young at Heart” Board Member
Dan Podolsky ‘39
Dan is finally enjoying retirement. “I am very happy here at
the Masonic Villages in Elizabeth
Town, Pa. I’m worry free w/food
gourmet style. I work out and
still play my drums and my
hobby of building model cars,
ships and airplanes keeps me
busy. A 42” TV is my mecca for
sports. After one week here I
thought I died and went to
heaven. Sorry, my wife passed
away 3 weeks later. My e-mail is
dannyaa3aw324@yahoo.com
100 Free Mason Drive
541-3 Masons
Elizabeth Town, PA 17022
CLASS OF 1972 REUNION
was held October 18, 2012
at D’Angelo’s on Rittenhouse Square at 20th
The restaurant owner Salvatore D’Angelo
graduated in our class of ‘72
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1910
South Philadelphia High School
2013
DINNER BANQUET &
HALL OF FAME
INDUCTION CEREMONIES
Sunday, May 19, 2013
SAVOY CATERERS - RT. #73
1:00 TO 6:00 PM
ATHLETIC INDUCTEES
Tony Di Pietro ‘58
Bill Rankin ‘62
Lou Sbarra ‘70
COCKTAILS & SOCIAL HOUR
CULTURAL INDUCTEES
Dr. Vincent Fulginiti ‘49
Col. George Hardy ‘42
Dr. Saul Jeck ‘49
AWARDS BANQUET STARTS 2:30PM
TICKETS DEADLINE
MAY 5, 2013
Checks payable to:
SPHS Alumni Ass’n
AD Deadline - Apr. 7
DINNERS @ $35. PER
SELF ENCLOSED ENVELOPE
(Cash Bar)
DOORS OPEN (HORS D’OEUVRES)
1:00 - 2:30 PM
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Purchase
MEMBERSHIPS, TICKETS
& YEAR BOOKS!
ENJOY AN AFTERNOON OF NOSTALGIA WITH OLD CLASSMATES!
CAVALIERE
& CARLO
MUSCIANO
CO-CHAIR PEOPLE
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