Collegiate Spring 2016 - De La Salle Collegiate

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In This Issue
On The Cover
2016 Christian Brothers’ Dinner Honoree
Dan Loepp is shown photographed in his
Detroit Office. Dan (De La Salle ‘75) is the
CEO of Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Michigan.
Under his leadership, BCBSM relocated to
the city, leading a reinvigoration of downtown that continues today. Throughout
this issue of The Collegiate, you will see
evidence of Pilots making a difference in
Detroit, where the Christian Brothers
arrived on May 20, 1851. The Brothers
began teaching at St. Joseph’s Grade School
in 1877 and at St. Joseph’s Commercial
College in December 1889. The Brothers,
along with alumni from St. Joe’s, opened
De La Salle Collegiate in 1926.
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From The President.................................................. 3
Christian Brothers’ Dinner...................................... 4
Conversation with..................................................... 8
Making A Difference.............................................. 10
Whatever Happened To.......................................... 11
Advancement News................................................. 12
Br.Patrick McNally, Br. Tom Lackey, Dan Loepp,
Br. Bob Carnaghi, and President John M. Knight.
Admissions News.................................................... 16
Alumni Spotlight.................................................... 18
Alumni News.......................................................... 20
Around De La Salle................................................. 24
In Memoriam.......................................................... 36
Events...................................................................... 38
Identification Statement • The Collegiate • Spring 2016
Statement of Frequency: Three Times Per Year
Published by De La Salle Collegiate High School Advancement Office
14600 Common Road, Warren, MI 48088
Phone: 586-778-3356
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President��Mr. John M. Knight
President Emeritus��Br. Robert Carnaghi, FSC, SJ ‘48
Principal��Patrick R. Adams Jr.
Director of Advancement��Christopher Czarnik
Director of DLS Alumni��John C. Monigold, ‘66
Dir. of St. Joe’s Alumni Activities��Br. Patrick McNally, FSC, SJ ‘55
Assoc. Director of Advancement�� Amy Seiferlein
Exec. Assistant of Advancement�� Linda Carnaghi
Director of Communications��Vicki Granger
Director of Admissions�� Bill Burkhardt, ‘03
Assoc. Director of Admissions�� Kevin Fitzhenry ‘03
Exec. Assistant of Admissions�� Andrea Mason
From The President
Dear De La Salle Collegiate Family,
By the time you receive this issue of The Collegiate, we will have
celebrated the great feast of Easter.
One theme that always has stayed with me during this special time of
year in the Church’s calendar is the notion of home. Why is that? Well,
I suppose that I think of Easter as the center or home of our Christian
faith. Our belief in the Resurrection of Jesus is the one ultimate reality
that gives us our identity as Christians. Home for me is always where
the heart is, as trite as that sounds. Home is where we come from,
where we know we can return to, and, ultimately, where we find our
identity.
For all of us at De La Salle Collegiate, home today is in Warren,
Michigan. Yet our first home, the home of our birth in the metropolitan
area, will always be in the City of Detroit. From 1926-1982, hundreds
upon hundreds of young men were introduced to St. John Baptist de La
Salle and to the myriad numbers of Brothers, laymen, and laywomen
who taught, coached, and worked in various offices. So many lives were
transformed during those years, young and old alike. It would not be
a stretch to say that De La Salle Collegiate became a second home for
countless students, faculty, staff, administrators, and Brothers. I know
that since our move to Warren in 1982 our senior alumni continue
to speak with great affection about “the old school” across from City
Airport.
Although our school today is located in Warren, we will always consider Detroit our first home. Many of our alumni have returned over
the years to Detroit for work, for leisure, and to help make a difference
in the lives of all who call the City of Detroit home. This issue of The
Collegiate highlights a few of our alumni who are truly “difference
makers” in our metropolitan area. Chief among these special alumni is
Dan Loepp, ‘75, this year’s Christian Brothers’ Dinner Honoree. Dan
continues each day to live out the core values of a Lasallian secondary
education in so many ways. I know you will enjoy Dan’s story and the
story of those other alumni who work tirelessly each day to be sure that
De La Salle Collegiate remains a presence in Detroit.
From our home to your home, I send you Easter prayers and good
wishes from the entire De La Salle Collegiate community.
Live, Jesus, in our hearts, forever!
John M. Knight
President
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The Thirty-Fifth Annual
Alumnus Dan Loepp Named 2016 CBD Honoree
De La Salle Collegiate is pleased to announce the
selection of Dan Loepp, ‘75, as the Honoree for the
2016 Christian Brothers’ Dinner. He has been CEO
of BlueCross/Blue Shield of Michigan since 2006,
and has been a key supporter of De La Salle and the
Lasallian Mission of the Brothers of the Christian
Schools.
DLS President John M. Knight said, “Dan Loepp
exemplifies everything that is good and true about
Lasallian secondary education. Dan is a person who
lives his faith each day. On behalf of the Brothers of
the Christian Schools, the Board of Trustees, and
the entire De La Salle Collegiate community, we
are delighted to bestow the honor of the Christian
Brothers’ Award on Daniel Loepp.”
In selecting Dan as the honoree for the 35th annual
event, Dinner Chair Michael Brillati , ‘93, said, “Dan
is a tremendous individual. We are all proud of his
many accomplishments, but more importantly, he
truly exemplifies the Lasallian spirit.”
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At the annual Christian Brothers’ Dinner Kickoff in
early March, Dan reflected on his long association
with De La Salle and the Christian Brothers before
a group of his family and colleagues, classmates, the
Christian Brothers’ Dinner Committee, and past
Honorees.
Parental Commitment
Dan recounted how his father took a job promotion
in 1964, and the family moved to Cleveland. But less
than a year later, his parents decided to return to
Detroit so that their sons could attend De La Salle
and receive a Christian Brothers’ education.
“It was a pivotal point in all our lives,” Dan says.
“They thought this was an important thing to do.
Like the parents of thousands of other DLS students,
my parents made those tough, dedicated decisions
when a thousand dollars in tuition was an unbelievable commitment.”
The oldest Loepp son, Bob, graduated in 1968, Tom
followed in 1970, and a sister Pat graduated from
Dominican High School in 1977. Dan’s parents, Bob
and Mary, have both passed in the last 14 months.
The De La Salle Connection
Dan recalled his connections with so many others from De La Salle, long before he walked in the
doors at Conner and Glenfield as a freshman. The
Loepp Family lived on Whitehill, near Whittier, in
Guardian Angels Parish.
“My parents and Br. Tom Lackey’s parents bowled
together in the Guardian Angels Ushers’ League. My
parents were practically joined at the hip with the
Baumgarts, and of course, their son Dave (‘76) is now
the President of the DLS Alumni Association. Ray
Skowronski lived a few blocks away.”
Dan remembers his first encounter with Br. Patrick
McNally. Dan’s older brothers were in the DLS
Glee Club, directed by Br. Patrick. “When I came to
the Christmas concert in 1966, I thought meeting
Br. Pat was the coolest thing in the world.” Today,
Brother Patrick’s office, the hub of the Drama program, is named in memory of Bob and Mary Loepp.
He also recalled how his parents made his brother
Tom take him to Friday night home basketball
games. “I was in sixth or seventh grade. We’d get
out of the car, and my brother would point at me
and say ‘You do one thing: get on that stage and
don’t move!’ There were some great teams then. I
saw John Bernard (now a member of the Board of
The 2016 Dinner is on Thursday, April 28, at Penna’s of Sterling Heights. Tickets are $200 ($250 at the door),
and are available online at ThePilotHangar.com or contact John Monigold at jmonigold@delasallehs.com.
Christian Brothers’ Dinner
Trustees) who made All-State. And the team made
the regionals.”
The High School Experience
Dan said he was “scared to death” the first two
months of freshman year. “I rode the Hayes Express
to get to school, and at DLS met all kinds of new
friends. Many are great friends to this day. My
brothers were good students, and Br. George Synan
liked them, and when I got to high school, he liked
me, too!”
Dan praised the benefit of participating in the school
musicals. “I learned to tap dance from Joan Mossner,
and tap danced in the plays for three years. There
were 110 in my graduating class, and everybody
participated, including athletes. I didn’t realize it at
the time, and it took 30 years to understand. Being
in the play had the benefit of going outside of your
skin, and being different, and becoming comfortable
with being different.”
Dan says John Hertel, then a Wayne County
Commissioner, visited the DLS Student Council
during Dan’s junior year, greatly impacting his life.
“He was running for State Senate at the time. I
ended up working for all three Hertel brothers. John
was involved with State government, and his brother
Dennis was a U.S. representative. I was ultimately
Chief of Staff for Curtis Hertel when he was Speaker
of the Michigan House of Representatives (1993-94).
That one incident - having John come to DLS - made
a difference.”
But most influential on Dan “was meeting other students” such as classmates John Moore, now Chair of
the DLS Board of Trustees, and Jerry Zaccardelli, a
past Board Chair and the 2008 Honoree.
Lessons Learned
“Most importantly, were the men and women who
taught us and really cared about us. I think that dynamic of the Lasallian mission of caring for people,
no matter who they are, is at the core of DLS.”
Dan expanded on the intangible lessons of his high
school education. “DLS instilled in me empathy
Class of 1975 classmates Mike Decker, Dan Loepp,
Jerry Zaccardelli and John Moore at the
Christian Brothers’ Dinner Kickoff.
and confidence, and context in responsibility. To be
always thinking of the situation and how we should
act. Our responsibility to make things better was
instilled in us here in spades. It made a huge impact
in my life.
“The Builders of Boys, Makers of Men slogan is
something you sort of understood at 16 or 17, but
understand more as you grow up. Take someone like
me who was scared, and now I’m CEO of the third
largest health insurer in the United States. There
are thousands of stories like mine over the years.”
Dan praised the Academic Support program. “DLS
is an elite school that has made the decision to help
different learners, to give kids the tools so they can
stay in the school. For DLS to embrace the idea that
everybody can be made whole, if they’re willing to
be, is a pretty great thing.”
Looking to the Future
“I had a great opportunity because of my parents,
and was assisted by great men and women here at
DLS. It’s up to our generation to take care of the
next generation. The only way we do that is to make
sure DLS is in a position to provide for the students
who come through the door.
“The dinner reminds us that we all need to give
back.”
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The Thirty-Fifth Annual
Previous Dinner Honorees
Members of the 2016 Dinner Committee gathered with Dan Loepp
at the Kickoff Party in March.
2016 Dinner Committee
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Michael A. Brillati ‘93 Chairman
Stephen Brillati ‘93
Anthony Catullo ‘59
Christopher Czarnik
Onorio D’Agostini
Matt DeAngelis
Chris Fett ‘90
Steve Graus ‘74
Jerry Grillo
Ralph Koss ‘88
Tony Lamerato ‘02
Matt Loria ‘95
Greg Martinko ‘99
John C. Monigold, Sr. ‘66
Michael Ringler
Amy Seiferlein
Sam Serra
Sal Simone ‘74
Ray Skowronski ‘74
Michael Wasik ‘91
Jim Addy ‘63
John Addy, Jr. ‘34 W
Russ Agosta ‘64
Len Brillati W
Brothers of the Christian Schools
Tony Brune, Sr. ‘38 W
Br. Robert Carnaghi, FSC ‘48 SJ
Jerry Carnago ‘49 W
Julius Cicchini, ‘55 SJ
William Cromie ‘35 W
Tony DeSantis ‘60 W
Rich Dobrzynski ‘60
Bill Fox ‘50
Br. Kevin Gilhooly, FSC W
Vincent Goeddeke ‘18 SJ W
Jim Gunn ‘56
Br. Bernard Guzewicz, FSC W
Rich Jungwirth, ‘52
Br. Tom Lackey, FSC ‘65
Robert J. LeFevre ‘48 W
Thom Lipari
Pete Maceroni ‘58
Tony Mattar ‘50
J.P. McCarthy ‘50 W
Br. Pat McNally, FSC ‘55 SJ
John C. Monigold ‘66
Anthony W. Muer, Jr ‘39 W
Gino Paliaroli ‘55 SJ
Br. Xavier Pankovits, FSC ‘60
John Potvin ‘54
Joe Quasarano ‘42 W
Roger Rinke ‘47 W
Roland Rinke ‘43
Al Schaller ‘55
Justin Schaller ‘53 W
Roger Schaller ‘56
Dr. Raymond Skowronski ‘74
Br. George Synan, FSC W
Walter Van Den Bossche ‘29 W
Br. Lewis Weins, FSC W
Mark Wisniewski ‘83
Jerry Zaccardelli ‘75
Paul Zimmer ‘66
W Indicates Deceased
Behind the Scenes at the Christian Brothers’ Dinner
For the past several years, Kevin
Kuptz (‘79) has supplied audio
visual equipment and lighting, as
well as the “stage” for the Annual
Christian Brothers’ Dinner.
In high school, Kevin played
in the DLS Band, under Mr.
Donovan Rostek. Kevin is a professional saxophone, trombone,
and trumpet player as well as a
30-year member of Detroit Local
5 Musician’s Union. He earned
his Bachelor’s degree at Wayne
State and Master’s degrees in
Music at Oakland University, and
also taught Music for two years at
Oakland. He toured with various
bands and also represented equipment manufacturers.
Over the past 20 years, Kevin has
played with the Four Tops, the
Temptations, the Contours and
many other Motown acts.
Kevin’s company, Ignited Light
and Sound, provides equipment
for various clients, including the
Cities of Warren, Ferndale, and
Birmingham. During the annual
Woodward Dream Cruise each
summer, Ignited handles the
needs of dozens of clients, including the Ford Motor Company.
Two of his biggest clients are the
musicians Dave Mason and Alto
Reed. Kevin is often on the road
himself, setting up all the audio
equipment on their tour. “All they
have to do is walk up on stage,”
says Kevin.
Kevin started his business in
1999. “I was always the musician
that owned all the gear.” He has
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a warehouse in Roseville for all
of the equipment. Ignited has
six full-time employees, and 20
seasonal.
The company’s services extend
beyond the audio and lighting
equipment, however. Ignited also
has a fleet of vehicles to move
events from one point to another,
and provides on-site and carry-in
repair
In 2015, Ignited Light and Sound
opened a new 3,000 square foot
recording studio to further support their clients’ needs for quality music and video recording,
editing and mixing.
For more information on Ignited,
visit the website at www.ignitedlightandsound.com or call
586.463.6124.
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Conversation With
Evan Hansen
Class of 1997
Evan Hansen is co-owner of Selden Standard,
at 3921 Second, in Detroit’s midtown.
Selden Standard was named the 2016 Hour
Magazine Restaurant of the Year, and was
the 2015 Detroit Free Press Restaurant of the
Year.
You began college as a Biology major? How
did you go from the Sciences to owning a
restaurant?
When I started college at the University of
Michigan, I was a microbiology major, thinking I’d go into medicine. Then I spent junior
year working in a lab, and lost interest. I
switched my major to English, and ended up
with a minor in Biology.
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While at Michigan I also took some computer
engineering courses, and am kind of a self
taught web designer. After graduation, I
started working in the marketing office of the Liberal
Arts College, doing some programming and copywriting. I ended up as Director of Marketing in the Dean’s
Office before I quit in April 2013.
All through school, I had the idea that I would like to
own a high-end beer bar that served interesting food.
In college, I did a lot of brewing, and then got interested in wine and cooking. The older I got, the more
I knew I wanted to have my own business, and I kept
coming back to this idea.
I ran into a high school friend, Natasha Hollyday,
who had gone to Bishop Foley and had been in the
DLS musicals. Her husband Andy, a chef, was also
interested in opening a restaurant. We opened in the
Fall of 2014. Andy handles the kitchen, and I handle
the business/marketingwebsite side, and also the bar,
selecting beers and wines.
Your restaurant is in the midtown area, south of
Wayne State University. Next to you was a vacant
lot, filled with construction debris, trash and
weeds. Now it’s a pocket park, with new walks,
landscaping, and lighting. Even though the
area is filling in, with renovated apartment
houses, there is still a lot of blight. Why there?
Most of my friends live somewhere in the city. Andy
lives by the Detroit Institute of Arts. We had a
sense that Detroit is the only place that this kind
of restaurant could open. A lot of interesting things
are happening in Detroit, and at Eastern Market.
There are urban farms. I have friends opening
small businesses, like record shops and cafés.
There’s a certain energy and vibrance to it that
doesn’t exist in other parts of Southeast Michigan.
We were originally looking at a building by Eastern
Market, and then this opportunity came up. The
price was right. We were strong believers that at
some point all of greater Downtown Detroit is going
to be a place of good activity.
One aspect of Selden Standard that really
stands out is the level of service. Customers
encounter really enthusiastic knowledgeable
people.
Evan Hansen ‘97
When we opened, we made a conscious decision to
make warmth, friendliness, and hospitality a strong
component of what we do. In designing the restaurant, we wanted to make it feel like you were coming to our house and having a big party. We like the
shared-plate concept. We wanted a warm, welcoming
staff. We try to find people most interested in what
we are doing, and who are excited about engaging
with guests. It rounds out the experience. We have
about 75 staff all together, and in general 2 ⁄3 live in
the city. A lot live in the neighborhood.
You’ve gotten recognition from the Detroit Free
Press and Hour Magazine. Andy has the culinary
training. He’s a semifinalist for the James Beard
award as Best Chef: Great Lakes. How have these
awards affected your business?
Neither Andy nor I could have imagined we’d be
this successful this quickly. People have responded
to what we’re doing. It’s hard not to be excited and
grateful. We’re very fortunate to have some big
crowds.
We’re packed all the time on the weekends. We have
customers making reservations 30 days in advance,
but we also reserve a certain number of seats every
night for walk-ins.
In January, the Washington Post had a lengthy
article about Detroit restaurants, saying,
“Detroit is in the midst of a culinary transformation,” and specifically cited Selden Standard
as one of several restaurants “reshaping
Detroit’s reputation as a culinary destination.”
Is Selden Standard influencing others?
The quality is evolving. But things are dramatically
different that they were two years ago. People are
more aware of their options. This renewed interest
in the Detroit dining scene
is good for all of us. Detroit
is a “small town” when it
comes to restauranteurs and
small business owners.
We’re focused on quality, but
we’re not the only ones. It’s
nice to see a diversification
of restaurants with different
focuses and cuisines.
You’ve been very successful. Any plans for another
restaurant?
We feel we have a lot to do to
fine tune the restaurant and
make it the best it can be. If
the right opportunity came
along, we might consider it.
My wife Susannah and I
met in college and married
in 2004. We live in Ferndale
and have an eight-month
old son. He keeps us pretty
busy.
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Making A Difference
John Becker, Class of 1987
Although John Becker, ‘87,
didn’t walk a traditional path
into the teaching profession,
he is working at making
a difference in the lives of
students at Detroit’s Burton
International School.
After graduation from De
La Salle, John joined the
U.S. Navy, planning to take
advantage of the GI Bill. But
two years later, his father
suddenly died, and John
asked to be relocated to
Detroit, to help his mother
and younger brother, Rob,
then 12 (Rob graduated in
the Class of 1995).
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Ten days after his honorable
discharge in 1990, while helping a friend with a flat tire, John was hit by a car.
His left leg was amputated from the knee down, and
he had to adjust to life with a prosthesis.
in Detroit. I play in the city, so it
only feels right that I work there,
too.
“I still get excited for work every
day. I teach as if my hair is on
fire because if I’m not engaging my students, they are quick
to lose interest. I’m proud to
have a high level of ‘withitness’
which allows me to connect with
my students and I try to make
learning fun.
“I pattern myself after some of
my favorite teachers that I was
blessed with throughout my days
at De La Salle, and before that
at St. Peter’s in Harper Woods.
Teaching doesn’t get easier with
time, not if you’re doing it right.
Instead, you’re always striving
to do better, to improve your craft, and facilitate as
much student achievement as possible.”
For a few years, he worked at a variety of jobs,
did some tutoring, and had thoughts of pursuing
engineering. A summer camp job with the Grosse
Pointe Schools and then working in the after school
latchkey program made him consider education. “I
enjoyed working with the kids, so I decided to earn
my teaching degree.”
Despite the socio-economic challenges of the neighborhood, Burton is highly rated. John says, “There
are challenges in teaching everywhere, whether
you’re in the suburbs or you’re in Detroit.”“I’m at one
of the better buildings, although the building has
had some problems. There are some rodents; I think
all big buildings in Detroit have a rodent issue. It’s
hard not to. We had some leaky sewage pipes not
fixed in a timely manner. The great news is that a
lot of the challenges have been addressed recently.
After graduating in 2000 from Wayne State
University, John began teaching in elementary
schools in the Detroit Public School System. He is
currently at the Burton International School, in the
midtown area, where he teaches fourth and fifth
grade math. “I was born in Detroit. I went to college
“I feel like I am making a difference. I’ve had students who have gone on to be successful and come
back and thank me. That makes me feel good. I’m
in for the long haul. There’s a lot of uncertainty in
Detroit. It can feel like the Titanic, but I haven’t
jumped ship. I’m willing to stick with it.”
Life had thrown him several lemons. So, he threw
them back.
Whatever Happened To...
Brother Joe Reed
Religion, Math & Science Teacher
1991-2002
Alumni at De La Salle during the 1990’s and early 2000’s got
to know Brother Joe Reed, a regular fixture at nearly every
school athletic event and extracurricular activity. He has fond
memories of De La Salle: Lasallian Youth summer assemblies,
Focus:Hope service work, “punning” with Mike Jolly, working with the Dads’ Club on renovations, and working with the
Moms at the CBA Christmas Craft Show.
However, Br. Joe recognized that all good things come to an
end. “I didn’t want to get stuck in a rut, so it seemed time to move.” Br. Joe is currently at St.
Joseph’s Collegiate Institute (SJCI), or St. Joe’s, in Buffalo, NY. There he teaches sophomore
Religion, but has also taught Math.
Before going to SJCI, he had brief stops at CBA Albany and CBA Syracuse. Although many of
the Brothers of the Christian Schools attended Catholic high schools, many conducted by the
Brothers, Br. Joe attended a public high school in his home town of DeWitt, Michigan, north
of Lansing.
In college, at Michigan Tech, one of his roommates was Dan Mason, DLS ‘78. Dan was in the
Christian Brothers’ contact program for college students with an interest in the Brothers, and
was regularly visited by Brother Tim Tarmey and Brother Louis Ruch.
Br. Joe says, “Because family was and is a big part of my life, the community aspect of the
Brothers was important to me. But more so, I became a Brother because I saw that these were
good men doing good things for others.”
After graduating from Michigan Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Br. Joe
taught at St. Joe’s Buffalo before joining the Brothers. He also earned a Master’s degree in
Religious Education at Fordham University, located in the Bronx, NY.
Br. Joe does get back to Michigan on school breaks, and visits with his mother who now lives
in Lansing.
To get in touch with Br. Joe, email him at SJCI at jreed@sjci.com
Wondering whatever happened to a Brother, teacher, coach or fellow student?
Contact Vicki Granger at vgranger@delasallehs.com or 586.541.6207
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Advancement News
Advancement Events
Vicki Granger, former faculty member and
current Director of Communications at DLS,
and DLS Trustee John Bernard, ‘70, at the
President’s Christmas reception.
Brother Bob Carnaghi, SJ ‘48, with Shane Morris, ‘13, and
his father Bruce Morris at Paul Verska’s retirement reception.
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Giovanni Rescigno, ‘14, and DLS Staff
Member Larry Boyd at Paul Verska’s
retirement reception.
Ben Evola, SJ ‘49, and DLS President John Knight
together at the President’s Christmas reception.
Ray Schneider, ‘63, and Rich Jungwirth, ‘52,
find common ground pictured in front of the
plaque honoring the original De La Salle
Board of Trustees. Ray’s grandfather Elmer,
and Rich’s father, R.V., were both part of the
founding Board.
Advancement News
Planned Giving Supports The Future of De La Salle
The Brother George Synan Society
Planned giving, through bequests, gifts of
insurance policies, or other methods, ensures that
future students will benefit from a Lasallian education at De La Salle. Planned gifts are also an
excellent opportunity to honor a loved one or family
name, establishing a legacy that will forever be
tied to De La Salle. Though the idea of arranging a
planned gift may seem complicated, it can be very
straightforward. Planned gifts may also help
donors achieve financial goals, such as reducing
tax liability for the donor and/or their estate.
The Brother George Synan Society recognizes those
who have included De La Salle in their estate plans.
Members and guests gathered in March to hear
President John Knight’s vision for De La Salle as
well as Senior Tru Wilson’s expression of thanks for
their commitment to Catholic, Lasallian education.
For more information on how you might establish
a legacy through Planned Giving, please contact Chris Czarnik, Director of Advancement at
586.778.3356.
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Grace Herbert, President John Knight and
Dr. Richard Herbert
Dan Kotwicki ‘65, and Lou Achille ‘65.
Mark Wisniewski ‘83, Harry Veryser ‘61, and
John Monigold ‘66
Roland Rinke ‘43, Brother Pat McNally SJ ‘55, Marilyn
and Paul Zimmer ‘66.
Advancement News
2016 CBA Fashion Show - a Beautiful Team Effort!
The Chairs of the annual CBA Fashion Show, from
top; Mary Ann Skowronski, Leslie Cahill, Mary
Chris Chapp, and Jan Thomas with host Carolyn
Clifford, President John M. Knight and CBA
Moderator Brother Pat McNally.
Cindy Mack and Carolyn Clifford pose with
the event poster.
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Brother Pat McNally, senior Cole Paczas
and President John Knight on stage together.
Above, Michelle Scott, a past Chair of the Fashion
Show, and DLS art teacher John Hicks.
At right, professional models show off the latest
fashions.
Advancement News
2016 Raffle - One of Best Ever!
Our deep thanks and appreciation for all your
support of this year’s Annual Student Raffle.
The money earned through the raffle goes directly to
“fill the gap” between tuition and the actual cost of
educating a student, benefitting every student, and
meeting our Lasallian Mission to educate as many
deserving young men as possible.
The raffle winners were:
•Grand Prize of $10,000 Don Cornett – Ticket
Number 53465. Don is a friend of DLS that bought
a ticket from the Matt family.
John Monigold, Director of the Raffle, watches as
Br. Bob draws the winning tickets.
•Second Prize of $5,000 Jeff Kaiser – Ticket
Number 20905. Jeff is a current parent of Tyler
‘18, and Zachary ‘16.
•Third Prize of $2,500 Carol Martinez – Ticket
Number 09263. Carol bought her ticket from Joey
Martinez, her nephew, a current DLS student.
It’s a great day to be a
Pilot!
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A portion of the proceeds from Coney Day funds
the Balgenorth Scholarship Fund.
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Admissions News
SUMMER CAMPS
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Baseball Camp (boys only)
June 20 - 23 for grades 6-9
Bowling Camp (New)
July 18 - 21 for grades 5-12
Sports Broadcasting Camp (New)
Advanced Robotics Camp (New)
Chemistry Camp (New)
Art Camp (New)
Wrestling Camp (boys only)
Soccer Camp
Speed, Strength, and Running Camp
Golf Camp (New)
Aspire Camp:
How to Get Into the College of Your Dreams
Business Camp:
Banking, FInance & Investing - An interactive Guide
to Your Financial Future.
Sponsored by Christian Financial Credit Union.
August 1 - 4 for grades 7-9
Lacrosse Camp (boys only)
Academic Prep Camp:
How to Succeed Your Freshman Year
August 1 -4 for grades 8-9
Hockey Camp
Mathematics Camp
*All Camps are co-ed unless indicated
For full camp details, dates and costs, please visit the De La Salle
website at www.delasallehs.com and follow the link to Summer
Camps or call 586.541.6210
Football Camp
Basketball Camp
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Robotics Camp
Sponsored by:
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Builders of Boys, Makers of Men
A Catholic, Lasallian Education Since 1926
14600 Common Rd., Warren, MI 48088
www.delasallehs.com
Admissions News
Update from Bill Burkhardt, Admissions Director
The Class of #DLS2020 is filling up quickly, and we
look to have another full class for this fall! The enthusiasm is palpable from the incoming students and
their families. The reason for that vigor is the focus we
have put on building relationships with these young
men long before they will sit in their first class.
Our focus continues to be on providing opportunities
to get to know these young men and their families,
while they can explore why De La Salle is the best option for high school. We do this through programs like:
•Spring Activities Night on May 20. Students in
grades 4-7 enjoy two-hour long workshops exploring
interests and courses offered here.
•Summer Camps For boys and girls entering
grades 3-12. The camps offer academic, athletic, and
artistic options for students to improve their skills
while meeting current DLS staff and coaches.
•Pilot for a Day or Shadowing. Any 7th or 8th
grade student may spend the day at De La Salle
following around a current freshman. Students
may shadow at any time, through June.
I encourage you to have your son, grandson,
nephew, or neighbor come out to one of these opportunities and see how our commitment to the
Lasallian cornerstone of building relationships,
sets De La Salle apart from other public, charter,
private, and Catholic high schools. This holds true
for the student who will be an IB Scholar and the
top of his class, and the student who will achieve to
his highest level thanks to the support of Mr. Mike
Szatkowski and the Academic Support Team.
For more information on these events, please contact us at 586-541-6220, admissions@delasallehs.
com, or tweet us @DLSAdmissions.
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Alumni Spotlight
Portrait in Perseverance
Many college students take an extra year or two
to complete their undergraduate degrees. Brad
Ebenhoeh, Class of 2003, is one of those taking
some additional time. He didn’t make that decision;
the decision was made for him.
returned
to U. of M.
hospital
in August
2005.
At age 19, while a sophomore at the University of
Michigan, he suffered the unthinkable. In April
2005, while driving with a friend, Brad experienced
strokelike symptoms and pulled over. By the time
his friend drove him to the hospital, Brad was unconscious, and then slipped into a coma.
At that
point, his
body was
like “jello.”
He had to
relearn how
to breathe
and swallow. He couldn’t talk, couldn’t sit up,
couldn’t move without assistance. Doctors estimated
it would take years of physical rehabilitation to recover from his brain injury. And insurance wouldn’t
cover it, because Brad wasn’t in a car accident, nor
had he been born with disabilities. Cindy and Bob
kept getting denials for physical therapy.
His journey from that fateful April day to the present defies conventional wisdom. And is an incredible
“portrait in perseverance.”
High Hopes
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Brad was an accomplished high school student
as well as an outstanding musician. He played
clarinet, and played piano “for everything” such
as school liturgies and the play. When he started
Michigan in the Fall of 2003, as an Engineering
Physics major, he played piano for the Newman
Choir at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ann Arbor,
and accompanied musical theatre students at
Michigan as well.
On April 15, 2005, he suffered a massive brain
hemorrhage (called an AVM) and remained in a
coma for the next three months. Despite the coma,
he was undergoing physical therapy. Brad’s mother
Cindy had always worked parttime, and his father
Bob was a Roseville fireman. Together they juggled
schedules, one of them always at the hospital with
Brad. “We’d get home at 10:30 at night. And then
the next day, we’d start all over.” Cindy said
In May 2005, doctors told the Ebenhoehs that Brad
would be moved to a nursing home. His parents
fought back, and found a specialized brain injury
rehab center. Doctors brought him out of the coma
medically, in July 2005. His parents continually
pushed for more acute rehabilitation, and Brad
The Ebenhoehs were unwilling to accept that their
son would never improve. They knew Brad’s journey
to physical recovery would take years.
And that the battle through bureaucratic red tape
was just beginning.
The Battle to Recover
In November 2005, Brad came home to live, requiring 24 hr. medical care and tube feedings.Brad’s
brother Brandon (who now works in the DC area
after graduating from Michigan) was a sophomore
at DLS; younger sister Alissa was nine.
In addition to working to find appropriate physical
rehabilitation services for Brad, Cindy and Bob had
to deal with the overwhelming medical expenses.
“We had to fight for everything,” Cindy says. “No
one comes knocking at your door to tell you how to
do things.”
Brad had progressed sufficiently by 2008 to enroll
for classes at Macomb Community College. He took
Brad Ebenhoeh
as many courses as he could, even tutoring in Math, including Calculus 3, Physics, and Chemistry.
And he continued hours and hours of physical therapy.
Learning to sit up. To talk. To stand, with assistance, and
to use an elliptical trainer for exercise. He even “stood up”
for a college friend’s wedding.
Back to Michigan
During all the classes at Macomb, and during all the rehab,
Brad continued to dream of returning to Ann Arbor. He
proudly posted his acceptance letter on his Facebook account in February 2015.
His plans hit a snag in the Fall of 2015 when he was told
that since he would be living in Washtenaw County, that his
aid from Macomb County wouldn’t apply. Cindy said, “No
one had ever done this process.” Brad frantically reached out
with emails to everyone he could think of, asking for help in
shaking the bureaucracy. In mid-December he got the approvals. Brad and Cindy did whirlwind interviews of caregivers so that Brad could start in January 2016. “He moved
into the dorm on January 3, we trained caregivers
on January 5, and he started classes January 6.”
Brad is taking two classes this semester, and is
now in the Aerospace Engineering program. He
has eight caregivers, although he says he really
needs 13 or 14. When one is unable to make it,
either Cindy or Bob drives to Ann Arbor to care
for their son.
“Things are falling into place,” Cindy says.
Daughter Alissa, in her third year at Michigan
in Biomedical Engineering, has connected with a
rehab engineer who is now working with Brad’s
professor and an assistive technology manager
to help Brad do his homework independently.
Brad only has the use of one hand, making typing tedious. Cindy and Bob are also working with
attorneys to create a trust for Brad. He cannot have any
income or he will lose his medicaid and health insurance.
“Brad had thought he could set up a GoFund me account.
Under the laws, that’s not possible.” He expects to graduate
in 2018. And hopes to work for NASA or at the JPL, the Jet
Propulsion Laboratory in California. Brad writes, “I want to
be the first disabled person in space.
Helping a Fellow Pilot
Brad’s journey from that fateful
April day in 2005 to the present
has been a continuous battle to get
help from insurance companies and
medicaid. As his mother explains,
because it was not a car accident,
the insurance standards are different; Medicaid limits how much
money he can earn.
Steve Graus, ‘74, heard about Brad’s
plight and decided to help. He organized a “Championship Sunday”
fundraiser for Brad in 2015, and
again in 2016. Proceeds from the
event, which featured bigscreen
TV’s, raffles, a silent auction, and
a full buffet, go into a fund to help
with Brad’s expenses, such as batteries for his
wheelchair.
Steve said,
“Unless something like this
happens to us,
we don’t reach
out. I heard
about Brad and
thought, here’s
a graduate of
my school, and
he has such
perseverance.
Steve Graus ‘74
I decided that
anything I
could do to help, I would. Alumni
dads Bruce Castano, Joel Urbin, and
Sal DiCaro also helped me put the
event on. Sal’s brother owns Fern
Hill, and we were able to arrange to
have this event there.
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Alumni News
Ben Aloia, ‘91, has been
reappointed by the Michigan
Supreme Court to the State
Civil Jury Instructions
Committee. He was first appointed in September 2013.
The committee is composed
of attorneys and judges who
ensure that the state’s Model
Civil Jury Instructions are
concise, understandable,
conversational, balanced,
Ben Aloia ‘91
and not argumentative. The
committee has the authority
to amend or repeal existing instructions, and when
appropriate, to adopt new instructions. Ben’s law
office is in Mt. Clemens, and he has coached the DLS
Mock Trial Team since its inception in 2014. Ben
and his wife Michele live in Shelby Township, and
are the parents of two boys who attend St. Lawrence
in Utica.
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Alex Bruck, ‘11, is graduating in April 2016
from the Haworth College of Business at Western
Michigan University. He earned a Bachelor’s of
Business Administration, specializing in Integrated
Supply Management, with minors in Business
Analytics and General Business. He has accepted
a position as a Buyer for Honda Motor Company in
Columbus, OH.
Josh Cox, ‘13, was named to the Academic All-Mac
Team Conference. Now a junior at Central Michigan
University, Josh carries a 3.7 GPA.
Bill Fox, ‘50, has three grandchildren at the
University of Notre Dame, one in graduate school,
and two undergraduates. Bill was featured on a
recent WTVS Special on his fellow classmate, JP
McCarthy.
Nick Frontczak, ‘63, welcomed his first great
grandson in August 2015, another “Nick.”
John Lamerato, ‘98, was recognized for his exceptional teaching by Stanford University by one of his
former students at Saint Augustine High School in
San Diego, CA, who is now a freshman at Stanford.
The student wrote: “Growing up, I was never the student that read a book for fun and I did not care for
English classes. Fortunately for me, John Lamerato
does not simply teach an English class. He uses
music, games, and competitive activities to motivate
his students to learn and develop an appreciation for
literature. He is the reason why I now read books for
fun and enjoy writing on various topics.”
The chair of the English Department at his high
school, John teaches AP English and senior English.
This summer, he will be speaking at the The
International Boys’ School Coalition Conference in
Vancouver. John and his wife Kara, and their two
children, live in San Diego.
Lawrence Piejak, ‘60, and his wife Lori celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary in August 2015.
Kevin Shubnell, ‘00, was selected as the Junior
High Teacher of the Year by the Hazel Park Public
Schools. He was nominated by his peers and students at Hazel Park Junior High School, where he
has taught Social Studies since 2008. In naming
Kevin for the Award, the school’s administration
noted how he integrates technology in the classroom throughout the day, and is consistently looking
for ways to improve his instruction. “He develops
wonderful rapport with his students while holding
them accountable for their performance.” Kevin is
also a mentor to other coworkers, and a professional
development presenter. Kevin and his family live in
St. Clair Shores.
Al Sottrel, ‘59, has two grandsons who competed in
the 2015 state Cross- Country Finals.
Bob Thomas, ‘63, now has 12 grandchildren. The
two oldest boys are attending all-boys’ Catholic
high schools. Adam Thomas (father Frank ‘88) is at
Xaverian High School near Boston, and Conner Popa
is a freshman at DLS.
Alumni News
Dave Van Ittersum, ‘12
Dave Van Ittersum, ‘12,
was a fouryear letterman and
three-year starter at Albion.
He earned two rings for being
MIAA Champion. His senior
year, he led the Britons in sacks
and tackles for a loss. At the
banquet, he received a plaque
for the Champion’s Club, recognizing a player’s efforts on
and off the field and every day
in practice. Dave also received
plaques as Defensive Line Player
of the Year and as an All-League
Player for the MIAA. Dave is
graduating in May with a degree
in Business Management.
Alumnus Chris Godfrey, ‘76, presented a
“Golden Football” to Br. Jerome Stevens
as part of the NFL’s Celebration of Super
Bowl 50. Br. Jerome was Principal of
DLS Godfrey’s senior year, while Chris
was being recruited for college football
programs. Chris went to the University of
Michigan, and played in the NFL, winning
a Super Bowl Championship with the New
York Giants in 1987.
2016 Grandparents’ Day
DLS Welcomed the Freshmen, Class of 2019, and their Grandparents, at the annual
Grandparents’ Day on February 11. A highlight of the event is the photo of current freshmen
with their grandfathers who are either De La Salle or St. Joe’s Alumni.
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Back row, standing: Joe Pierce, Jack O’Brien, Br. Bob Carnaghi, Conner Popa, and Andrew Carnaghi.
Front row, seated: Thomas Hayosh (DLS ‘56), Gino Paliaroli (SJ ‘55), Bob Thomas (DLS ‘63),
and Louis Carnaghi (SJ ‘51).
Alumni News
Alumnus Mark Prylow, ‘90 Reflects on his Pilot Experience
Until this season, Mark
Prylow’s career-scoring record
of 1,340 points in varsity basketball, set in 1990, remained
a seemingly unattainable
goal. But four-year varsity
starter Kevin McKay broke
the record in February (see
page 30).
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Mark, who now lives in North
Carolina with his wife and
three children, reflected on
the new record, writing in an
email: “I must say that the attention brought on
the last couple of weeks by having my DLS all-time
scoring record broken has really made me pause
and think about my high school days. I was recently
reminiscing with Mike Gurney, my basketball
teammate in all four of my years playing DLS basketball and best friend to this date. I even watched
some old game clips and showed them to my kids for
the first time, which was a lot of fun.
“The time has allowed me to reflect with immense
gratitude on my DLS education and basketball
experience, and how the school and athletics helped
prepare me for the challenges of business and life
in general. You don’t realize at the time that you
are being well-prepared for life, but that’s exactly
what’s happening.
“I have realized more and more over the years how
much playing sports at DLS (and in college) translates well to real life and to the business world,
because they all require hard work, commitment,
dedication, and competitiveness in order to achieve
success.”
Recruited by Drake University, in Des Moines,
IA, a Division 1 school in the Missouri Valley
Conference, Mark set the freshman scoring record
for most points in a game with 28 points against
Arizona State.
Mark left Drake after his sophomore
year to return to Michigan, transferring to Michigan State University,
closer to home and thinking he
would eventually work in the Detroit
area after college. His DLS teammate Mike Peplowski, ‘88, brought
Mark to the attention of MSU Head
Coach Jud Heathcote and Associate
Head Coach Tom Izzo. Prylow was a
sophomore brought up to the varsity during Peplowski’s senior year,
and was part of the 1988 CHSL
Championship team. As a senior,
Mark was All- Catholic, and fourth team All- State.
He faced several future NBA players - such as Jalen
Rose in those days as Detroit Southwestern seemed
to always come up on the DLS playoff dance card.
“Pep came over to my apartment and told me we
need players and they know about you. I had been
on their radar in high school, and they knew I
had transferred. I got on the team, and got on
scholarship.”
At MSU, Mark was Academic All-Big-Ten
Conference for two years, and in 1995, his senior
year, was the recipient of the MSU Unsung Player
Award, given annually to an unheralded player that
most exhibits hard work and dedication to team
success.
Mark earned his BA, and then his MBA in 1996
from MSU in Finance and Accounting. Initially, he
earned his CPA license and worked as a Finance
Manager for Delphi Automotive in Detroit. For the
past ten years, he has been a Finance Director at
Robert Bosch, a global German conglomerate. The
Bosch Power Tools division offered Mark the opportunity to live with his family in Switzerland from
2010-2013.
Mark describes it as an “incredible personal and
work experience.”
Alumni News
Three Classes Combine for Alumni Tourney Win
Alumni from three different classes combined to win the 2016 Alumni Basketball Tournament, now in its
seventh year. Joe Novak, ‘03, a Math teacher and coach at DLS, organizes the tournaments. The tournament
had eight teams who each played two games (two 20-minute halves with a running clock). Attendees, and
their families and friends, adjourned to a nearby restaurant to continue the camaraderie.
Photo: (L. to R.) Branden Stachel (‘00), Dan Holka (‘01), Thayne Hellebuyck (‘01), Brad
Thomas (‘00), Phil Labut (‘00), Patrick Cahill (‘00), Tony Wichmann (‘01),
Nate Navalta (‘01), Brent Miller (‘02), and Nick Navalta (‘01).
Keeping The Peace
Retired Roseville Police Lieutenant Tom Suminski, father of Jared
(‘10), Kyle (‘11), and Scott (‘14), organized the referees for the Alumni
Tournament. Tom has worked at DLS as a monitor since his 2012 retirement, and has reffed both high school basketball and men’s leagues
for 25 years.
He says, “The guys are very competitive once they step on the court.
They play hard. The refs are there to keep some sort of order so everyone can get to work on Monday. The nice thing is that once the game is
over, they are still ‘brothers.’ There’s tremendous camaraderie.”
Tom coached at St. Margaret’s in St. Clair Shores for many years, and
got his “coaching fix.” He said, “It was natural to go into reffing with
my police background. There are a lot of similarities between reffing
and police work. You’re trying to keep the peace!”
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Around De La Salle
Five DECA Students Qualify for International Competition
In only its second year of competition, the DLS
DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)
team has again had incredible success.
and the second for States - the results of which are
added to their respective role play score at Districts
and States.
Five students have qualified for the international
competition in Nashville, TN, in late April. Four
qualified for the 2015 international competition.
Students also hone their role playing skills under
the tutelage of guest judges from the DLS community. Jerry Zaccardelli, ‘75, Vice President Group
Benefits for Brown & Brown of Detroit, was one of
those judges. He said, “The students were outstanding. They used the tools they were taught in the
classroom, but used their own style to communicate
it to the judges! The process teaches the students
to be prepared and also the ability to think on their
feet based on the information they are given! This is
areal life situation where it is 90% preparation and
10% seat of your pants thinking!”
The five were among a group of 31 who qualified
after District competition in early January for the
state competition in Detroit in mid-March. Students
are tested on their knowledge of business, finance,
hospitality and tourism, and marketing.
In the Financial Literacy Promotion Project,
seniors Kevin Jones, Parker Durand and Mario
Fusciardi qualified for Internationals. In Apparel &
Accessories Marketing, senior Gabriel Harris
qualified. Junior Jason Kathawa qualified in
Business Financial Services.
Students spend the year preparing for competition. They first focus on a subjectspecific online
test which they take twice - the first for Districts
DECA’s purpose is to prepare emerging leaders and
entrepreneurs in Marketing, Finance, Hospitality,
and Management.
The DLS DECA moderators are Mrs. Stephanie
Howay and Mr. Dennis Koch.
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DLS students at the DECA state competition in March at Detroit’s Cobo Hall.
Around De La Salle
Bottled Water For Flint
In late January, the DLS National
Honor Society and the DLS Student
Council sponsored a bottled water drive
for the people of Flint.
Students donated more than 150 cases
of water.
DLS partnered with the Clinton
Township Police and Fire Departments
who delivered the water.
At left; NHS Moderator Mrs. Traci
Smith, and seniors Alex Yeiser, Kevin
Jones, and David Jimenez.
Scholarship Honors Memory of Richard Balgenorth, ‘75
Senior Kevin Jones has been selected as the recipient
of the 2016 Balgenorth Scholarship.
The scholarship, formally named the Richard A.
Balgenorth Lasallian Award for Higher Education, is
in tribute to the memory of Mr. Balgenorth, ‘75, and
his belief that De La
Salle Collegiate plays
a crucial role as a
foundation for lifelong
learning. The Award
aims to financially
assist a graduating De
La Salle senior continue his education at
a college or university.
Kevin plans to attend the University
of Toledo and major
in Finance.At DLS,
Kevin has been involved in Wrestling,
Football, Baseball,
and Tennis. He has also been very involved with
the Business program as a student in the CFCU
Banking Class, the Stock market Club, and
DECA. Kevin worked with Mr. Dennis Koch and
Mrs. Aarran Meier to develop the curriculum for
the Summer Business
Camp. He has also
been involved with
Campus Ministry and
IM Sports. He carries
a 3.88 GPA.
Mrs. Kim Balgenorth and Kevin Jones
Kevin said, “I am
honored to have been
selected as the recipient of the Balgenorth
Scholarship. With the
scholarship I will be
able to cut the cost
of out of state tuition as I advance my
academic career at the
University of Toledo.”
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Around De La Salle
“Makerspace” now in the DRC
Before any alumnus gets lost in acronyms, the DRC stands for Digital
Resource Center, formerly known
as the “Library.” Students use
the DRC for individual and group
study, taking advantage of 30
“Chromebooks” which are signed
out using student ID’s. The current
Freshmen and Sophomore classes
are required to purchase their own
Chromebook.
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A corner of the DRC is now devoted to “Makerspace,” an area
with legos, computer parts, and
other DIY (do it yourself) projects
to expand students’ creativity in
building, designing, and executing small projects. Students can
make things, test their ideas, find
solutions, and discover new ways
of doing simple tasks, working at
their own pace during free mods or
before/after school.
Senior Michael Lipinski, junior Russell Hu, and senior Mac Pellerito.
Principal Patrick Adams says that Makerspace is
one of the most significant tech trends in education, engaging learners in creative, higher o rder
problem solving through hands’ on design and
construction.
Through generous donations from current parents, students are able to build structures with legos or create
an electronic snap circuit to make sounds. A lego wall
is planned, as well as robotics items and contests every
few weeks to engage all aspects of the student body.
“We plan to expand our Makerspace based on the
interests and involvement of our students,” said
Mr. Adams. “It’s fascinating to watch and listen
to kids when they’re given a chance to work,
create, and play independently. Essentially, they
will guide the growth of the space. It’s humbling
when you think about it because what we are allowed to see is the innate creativity and curiosity
in young people that we often underestimate as
we go through our normal day.”
To kickoff the Makerspace area, DRC Coordinator Mrs.
Sheryl Anderson held a paper airplane flying contest.
Using paper only, the students had to design, fold, and
fly their creations. The farthest flight went 55 feet.
The next scheduled competition is building a catapult
out of legos to see who can launch a mini-marshmallow
the farthest. A future idea includes a straw bridge
-building construction that will test the bridge’s
strength over a suspended area.
Around De La Salle
Mock Trial Team Takes First at Regionals, Qualifies for State
The DLS Mock Trial Team won the 2016 Macomb
County Regional Tournament, held at the Macomb
County Circuit Court in Mt. Clemens, and qualified
for the State Finals. DLS was one of 14 schools competing at regionals; ten teams from across the state
qualified for the Finals in Lansing on March 19.
Now in its third year, the coaches are DLS alumni
Ben Aloia (‘91) from Aloia & Associates, P.C., and
Kyle Kole (‘06) from Lucido & Manzella, P.C., as well
as DLS Counselor Jacob Jones. The team was a runner up in the 2015 Regional Competition.
The “trial” involved an eccentric student defendant
named Casey Campbell, charged with terrorism and
attempted murder for allegedly planting a bomb at
his high school in an attempt to blow up a group of
bullies. The scenarios are developed by the state
coordinating group, the Michigan Center for Civic
Education.
Ben said the team practiced at least two hours, two
days a week, starting in January, and every day in
the final two weeks leading up to the competition.
They also met on Saturdays, as well as a “raffle holiday” to prepare. Additionally, the team spends time
practicing in courtrooms. “Our practices are very
intense,” said Ben.
He adds, “I think the kids enjoy the challenge. They
are learning about extemporaneous speaking, logic
and reasoning, the art of eloquence, vocal projection,
and about facial expressions and demeanor. These
are skills that are important whether you become an
attorney, a doctor, or sit in a board room. It’s amazing to see such growth.”
Although Ben has two boys, aged nine and ten, who
are active and involved, he has chosen to coach the
team since its inception in 2014. He says, “It’s my
contribution to the school. If I can dedicate my time
to assist in these boys’ education, with such a challenging academic exercise, I know they will have a
tremendous experience and get something they can’t
get in the classroom. This helps prepare them for the
rigors of a college education in a different fashion.”
Coaches Jake Jones and Kyle Kole; seniors Joe Hallman, David Jimenez, Mario Fusciardi, Mike Kostuch, Ryan Wisniewski,
Mike Nicholas, Nicolas Taylor, Kyle Walters, and Justin Pauken; coach Ben Aloia.
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Around De La Salle
Golf Coach McKay Joins State Hall of Fame
Doug McKay, Varsity Golf Coach
at De La Salle since 1994, will be
inducted into the Michigan Golf
Coaches Association Hall of Fame
in ceremonies on May 20, 2016.
He will also receive a Regional
Coaching Award.
Under Doug’s leadership, the
DLS Golf Team has enjoyed
tremendous success, including
Macomb County Championships,
Catholic League Division and
League Championships, and
MHSAA District and Regional
Championships.
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His teams have made appearance
in 19 of his 21 years as coach,
missing state finals in 2012
and 2013. Doug said, “I am very
pleased to be inducted into the
Michigan Golf Coaches Hall of
Fame. I am humbled and honored
to be receiving this award and
very grateful to everyone who
made this possible. I really believe
this award goes to every coach,
player and the families whom
I have been associated with all
these years. It has truly been a
De La Salle community. I would
also like to thank the De La Salle
Administration and Athletic
Department who have given me
the distinct privilege of coaching
these young men all these years.
Without their continued support,
this would not be possible. I am
very proud to be part of the De La
Salle Coaching Family.”
He was inducted into the Catholic
League Hall of Fame in 2012.
DLS Athletic Director Brian Kelly
said, “Doug has been an incredible asset to De La Salle, and especially to the hundreds of golfers
he has mentored and coached over
the years. His teams are always
competitive with the top teams in
the State and most importantly,
Doug’s boys display great poise,
sportsmanship, and respect for
the game. The fact that our team
has qualified for the State Finals
so often with Doug at the helm is
a testament to his coaching skills
and his positive encouragement
of each young man he has worked
with.”
Dennis Koch, ‘94, a DLS teacher,
has coached with Doug the last
two years, and is now the assistant varsity coach. Dennis says,
“It is an honor to work with Coach
McKay. He is a fantastic coach
and an even better person. He is a
great teacher of golf because of his
knowledge and love for the game.
He is great with our student
athletes. He makes them want to
become better golfers and better
people.”
Doug began coaching at De La
Salle when his son, Kevin, DLS
‘96, was a member of the varsity
golf team. The coach had resigned
in August 1994, just before the
Golf season began (until 2007,
boys’ golf was a fall sport in the
State of Michigan). Then-principal
Br. Tom Lackey hired Doug, who
thought he would stay until his
son’s graduation.
But Doug decided to stay, never
dreaming he would coach all these
years.
He said, “I love coaching. When
one of my senior golfers had his
score count for the first time in
his DLS Golf career at the Senior
Day match in early May, the smile
on his face was just great. That’s

why I coach.”
2015 Golf District Champs: Kevin Campion ‘15, Joe Taras ‘16,
Coach McKay, Martin VanderHagen ‘15, Jon Brillati ‘16, Anthony Comito ‘18,
and Matt Jozefczyk ‘15.
Around De La Salle
Giannone Named New Pilot Football Coach
De La Salle Collegiate is pleased to
welcome Mike Giannone as the head
football coach. Giannone is the former
head coach at Dakota High School for
18 seasons.
Mike takes over the Pilots following the recent retirement of Paul
Verska, who led the Pilots to three
state finals, and the Division 2 State
Championship in 2014.
He first met with the DLS football players on Feb. 1, and has regularly been
at DLS for morning weight room since
then, as well as meeting with coaches
after his school day at Dakota. “In just
the short time I’ve been around them
and the staff, I have learned a lot about
their work ethic and commitment to
excellence.”
Giannone says the coaching staff is
nearly intact. “I am very pleased with
While at Dakota, Giannone’s
the blend of coaches we have compiled,
teams won Division 1 Football
and I believe our student-athletes will
Mike Giannone
Championships in 2006 and 2007,
feel the same along with our parents
and qualified for the state playoffs every season
and alumni.”
since 2001.
DLS Athletic Director Brian Kelly said, “Coach
DLS President John M. Knight said, “Mike’s success
Giannone is one of the most successful high school
as a football coach speaks for itself. What stands out
coaches in Michigan. We are thrilled that he is
most importantly to me is that Mike is a person who
bringing that formula for success to De La Salle to
will have a positive impact on our students.”
continue and enhance the great tradition of DLS
Principal Pat Adams echoes Mr. Knight’s thoughts.
football. Mike is a quality person who is great for
“What I am excited about is not that we have the
kids.”
winningest coach in Macomb County history, but
He intends to meet with the players and their
that we have a man who is a perfect fit for our misparents sometime in May to introduce the coaching
sion and for our kids.”
staff and set up a mentoring program for the current
Giannone retired from Dakota in early April, and
players and incoming freshmen.
joined the DLS Teaching Staff April 11 as part of
The Warren Cousino graduate has a Bachelor’s
the Academic Support program (headed by Mike
degree from Wayne State University, and a Master’s
Szatkowski). “I believe in the mission of the school,”
degree from Saginaw Valley State University. Mike
Giannone said. “I know the type of sacrifice and
is a resident of Clinton Township, and a parishioner
commitment that families have made to send their
at St. Paul of Tarsus Church. He and his wife Dottie
sons to De La Salle. That in itself is encouraging
have been married for 30 years and have three
and inspiring from a coaching/teaching perspective.”
daughters and two grandchildren.
The Varsity football team will open the season at Lowell on August 26.
Homecoming is scheduled for September 23 vs. OLSM.
For the complete schedule, check the DLS website at www.delasallehs.com,
and look for the SCHEDULE link under the ATHLETICS tab. Go Pilots!!
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Around De La Salle
Senior Kevin McKay Breaks All-Time Scoring Record
Kevin McKay is headed to Central Michigan University
next fall, and will play Division 1 basketball for the Chips.
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But he leaves behind an incredible scoring record, after
shattering Mark Prylow’s 1,340 career point record, set in
1990 (see page 22).
A four-year starter, Kevin appeared in 89 games for DLS,
amassing 1,516 points. Amazingly, once he surpassed
Prylow’s record, he added those 175 or so points despite
incredible double-and-triple teaming by opponents in the
final games of the regular season, and in the CHSL and
state playoffs.
Kevin doubled his freshman year 240 points by senior
year, with 476, and doubled his points per game from
10.91 to 20.70. His final PPG average of 17.03 is one of the
best records for any varsity player in recent years.
Varsity Head Coach Greg Esler noted that Kevin can
“drive, shoot, and defend. He is very athletic. He has a
great attitude, and is a great team player.”
(Above) The varsity basketball team gathered after
Kevin McKay scored 29 points against
Orchard Lake St. Mary on Feb. 2, breaking Mark
Prylow’s 1990 record of 1,340 career points.
Kevin finished his career with 1,516 points.
(Below) Br. Bob congratulates Kevin.
The 6’4” shooting guard was heavily recruited before settling on CMU before the start of the 2015-2016
season. He said, “I like the coaches. They stuck with me through the recruiting process, kept in contact with
me, and really wanted me there.”
Around De La Salle
Powerlifting Joins DLS
Athletic Lineup
While not an official MHSAA sport, Powerlifting is
the latest athletic offering at DLS.
Students first competed at a regional meet sponsored by the Michigan High School Powerlifting
Association during the 2014-15 school year. Students
lift weights in three categories: squatting, benching,
and deadlifting.
This March, senior Brandon Taylor placed 6th in the
state Powerlifting Finals in his weight class, earning himself a medal and a spot on the podium.
Brandon was one of five Pilots who competed at the
state finals. He was joined by regional qualifiers
Steve Killop (10th place) and Jack Kloka (both juniors), and Richie Corona and Bryce Berriman (both
sophomores. Junior Jason Kathawa and Freshman
Nolan Schultz also qualified for the State finals, but
were unable to attend.
Senior Brandon Taylor and Junior Jason Kathawa at a
Powerlifting Regional meet.
Powerlifting is a club team during the winter sports
season, aimed at athletes working out for fall and
spring sports. The students lift after school, and
follow a specific set of exercises.
“This is simply a more organized and competitive situation,” said Brent Castine, a DLS Social Studies teacher
and JV Football coach who moderates the group.
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Outstanding Athletes Commit to College Programs
Eleven DLS seniors signed commitment letters as
part of National Signing Day on Feb. 1.
• Matt Becker, Malone UniversityOhio (D2)
• Tom Evans, Northern Michigan University (D2)
• Reggie Irby, Saginaw Valley, (D2)
College football commits include
• Jordan Asbury, Western Michigan University (D1) • Austin Potter, Northern Michigan University (D2)
• Josh Wilk, Michigan Technological University
• Drew Beesley, Michigan State University (D1),
(D2)
preferred walk-on
• Eric Rogers, Western Michigan University (D1)
• Tru Wilson, University of Michigan (D1),
preferred walk-on
College soccer commits include
• Angelo Grillo, Northwood University (D2)
• Jacob Mattia, University of Findlay (D2)
Around De La Salle
13 All-State Swimmers as DLS Takes 2nd at State Finals
With only two “L’s” during the dual-meet Swimming
and Diving season - a one-point loss to Brother Rice
and a narrow loss to Dexter, both top-ranked in
their respective divisions - Coach Jim Singelyn was
confident his team would finish in the top three at
the State Finals.
He was right.
The Pilots amassed 266 points at the Division 2
finals at Saginaw Valley State University in midMarch, finishing second to first-place Dexter with
284 points. Brother Rice won the Division 1 finals.
Heady company for the Pilots, who finished the state
meet with 13 All-State swims, and the first individual event champion in the school’s history.
Senior PJ Desmet finished his high school career
with two All-American Swims (200 medley relay and
400 free relay).
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PJ is a nine-time All-Stater (200 Medley Relay
2015 and 2016, 400 Free Relay 2015 and 2016, 100
Backstroke 2014, 2015, and 2016, 100 Butterfly 2015
and 2016). PJ has achieved All-State more times
than anyone in the history of De La Salle.
Senior Jack Kucharczyk finished his high school career with eight All-State medals (200 Medley Relay
2015 and 2016, 400 Free Relay 2015 and 2016, 100
Breaststroke and 200 IM 2015 and 2016).
Athletic Director Brian Kelly said, “This was a very
talented team, but more importantly, they were
extremely motivated to win championships and be
the best in the state. The coaches - Jim Singelyn,
Catherine Leix, and Nicole Kowalczyk - did a
phenomenal job of putting kids in a position to excel
and break records and win championships.”
Knowing the value of being familiar with a swimming venue, Jim took the team to Saginaw Valley
one Sunday afternoon during the season. “The boys
had a chance to see where they enter, where were
the locker rooms. Okay, here’s the blocks. The relay
200 Medley Relay Champions with the Division 2 trophy
Senior Mitch Livingston, sophomore Zach Milke,
senior PJ DeSmet, and senior Jack Kucharczyk
teams practiced that afternoon. It was invaluable to
our showing at states.”
Jim also cited the move to the Warren Woods Tower
pool as a contributor in the team’s success this season. “We couldn’t do ‘two-a-days’ when we were out
at L’Anse Creuse. At Tower, we got in there several
weekday mornings, and after school, there wasn’t
that commute time out to LC. The kids still put in
an incredibly long day because we couldn’t get into
the Tower pool until their practice finished.”
The team also went through weight training and
yoga at the BRAC (Brother Robert Activity Center)
on mornings they weren’t at the pool.
Despite losing several seniors, Jim is already impressed with the underclassmen. “The boys understand that we’re aiming at states from the get-go.
Each meet, we’re getting kids qualified for counties,
for the MISCA meet, for CHSL. But our eyes are on
the prize of states.”
Jim’s laser focus on excellence is rooted in his love
for the school. “I just want to give back to DLS because the school gave me so much.”
Around De La Salle
Coach Singelyn
DLS at the State Finals
•200 Medley Relay State Champions The team of Seniors PJ Desmet (BK), Jack Kucharczyk (BR)
Mitch Livingston (FL), and Sophomore Zach Milke (FR) became the 1st Swimming State Champions
in school history, breaking their own school record with an All-American time of 1:33.83. The previous
time by the same four was 1:36.00, at the CHSL Championships on March 5. The State Medley Record is
1:32.46; this was the 7th fastest time in state finals.
•200 Individual Medley Five Pilots made it out of the preliminaries and into the Top 16, notable since
points are also scored in the B final. The “A” final saw three Pilots scoring earning All-State: Senior Jack
Kucharczyk 2nd place, Junior Josh Hodges 4th, and Sophomore Zach Milke 8th.
•100 Butterfly Senior PJ Desmet became the Pilots’ first Individual State Swimming Champion in school
history by winning the event. PJ broke his own school record with a time of 51.00. Josh Hodges joined PJ
in the “A” final becoming All-State for the second time by finishing 6th. PJ first broke the fly record his
sophomore year, and continued to break the record the last two years.
•500 Freestyle Sophomore Daniel Frederick shaved three seconds off his personal best time moving him
to 4th place, an All-State performance.
•200 Freestyle Relay Seniors Nolan Kroha, Livingston, Isaiah Johnson and Hodges turned in another
All-State Performance and new Varsity Record with a time of 1:28.38. The previous record was set in 2015
by David Ackley (’15), Livingston, Johnson, and Tim Addy ‘15.
•100 Backstroke PJ Desmet and Zach Milke finished 2nd and 3rd, earning All-State honors. Desmet’s
time of 51.68 broke his own school record. PJ first broke the DLS backstroke record sophomore year.
•100 Breaststroke Jack Kucharcyk broke his own school record from junior year with 57.52, finishing 3rd.
Jake Huttenlocher finished 7th. Both were All-State.
•400 Free Relay The team of Milke, Hodges, Kucharczyk, and Desmet finished 3rd with an All-American
time of 3:08.65. This time crushed their previous school record set at the CHSL Championships on March 5.
Special Notes
•Although not All-State, Senior Nick Scott scored points in the B finals of the 200 IM and 100 Fly, and
Senior Nolan Kroha scored points in the B final of the 100 Free.
•First DLS All-Americans since Coach Jim Singelyn swam All-American times in ‘88, ‘89, and ‘90.
•Coach Singelyn was named Coach of the Year for Division 2.
•For the seventh year in a row, the team will be named to both the NISCA and MISCA scholar teams. The
boys will be named both Academic All-American and Academic All-State.
The Swim Team prepares to leave for State Finals.
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Around De La Salle
Legendary Coach Speaks on Lasallian Values
Legendary football Coach Bob Ladouceur, of De La
Salle High School (Concord, California) facilitated a
workshop on Feb. 1, primarily for nonfaculty coaches,
on Lasallian values in coaching and athletics. His
presentation for the 70 in attendance focused on how
coaches can help athletes become authentic teammates and persons, a main focus of his coaching
career.
A movie about his life, When the Game Stands Tall,
was released in 2014.
Athletic Director Brian Kelly said, “Bob is a very
softspoken and humble person, and his message
truly resonated with the kind of things we try to do
every day at De La Salle. Although Bob has a career
record of 399-25, including an American high school
record of 151 straight victories, he never focused on
wins; rather, he was dedicated to developing young
men of God with proper morals and values. He
inspired us all to get better at what we do with our
student-athletes.”
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The DLS Concord teams are often atop the USA
Today Top 25 High School Football Rankings.
Winter Sports Summary
Wrestling
Wrestling won the Challenge Cup vs. University
of Detroit Jesuit for the fourth consecutive year.
Coach Dennis Parks at right with the trophy.
Bowling
The varsity bowling team compiled a 7-3 record in
CHSL competition.
Ice Hockey
The varsity ice hockey team had a varsity record
of 13-10. The team won the pre-regional game, but
lost the regional championship to Division 3 state
runner-up Cranbrook.
Bob Ladouceur and Brian Kelly
He retired in 2013 as head coach, but continues to
assist.
Ladouceur was born in Detroit; his father, Tom, and
Kelly’s father, the late Tom (1976), were classmates
at Detroit Catholic Central High School. Ladouceur’s
mother Mary was best friends with Kelly’s mother
Gini. Tom and Gini Kelly are Ladouceur’s godparents. The families remained close friends even after
the Ladouceurs moved to California in 1964.
Around De La Salle
Archbishop Celebrates Liturgy at De La Salle
Br. Bob Carnaghi presents Archbishop Allen Vigneron
with gifts from De La Salle.
The student body begins the liturgy with
Archbishop Vigneron.
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Archbishop Vigneron gives the homily.
Archbishop Vigneron talked with the Class of 2016
following Mass.
Seniors Ben Westphal and John Asman
with Archbishop Allen Vigneron.
In Memoriam
1930’s
Frank Harold Dopke, SJ ‘33. November 29,
2015. Uncle of Tony Sciarrotta (SJ ‘51), Ronald
Cimino (‘53), Walter Macelt (SJ ‘64). Great
Uncle of Joseph Cimino (‘86).
1940’s
Albert Ahee, SJ ‘44. February 22, 2016.
Thomas A. Cencer, ‘49. December 4, 2015.
Bernard “Ben” Hoste, ‘41. January 14, 2016.
He was actively involved with his DLS class
and was the point man for their monthly luncheons and other gatherings.
Edward P. Kubiske, ‘46. January 10, 2015.
Bernard Reilly, ‘48. October 2, 2015.
Robert W. Sock, SJ ‘46. February 17, 2016.
1950s
Gilbert Friese, ‘53. October 26, 2015.
Robert Lucan, ‘58. February 17, 2016.
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Paul E. Simon, SJ ‘51. January 4, 2016. Son of
Erwin P. Simon (SJ ‘21). Nephew of Theodore
Simon (SJ ’29) and Otto Simon (‘34). Brother
of Erwin Simon (SJ ’49) and James Simon (SJ
’54). Cousin of Philip Simon (’72). Uncle of
Joseph Simon (’98).
Mathew Hintzen, ‘51. May 3, 2015.
Ray Muer, ‘50. February 1, 2016. Brother of
Tony Muer (‘39). Uncle of Tony Muer (‘70), Dave
Muer (‘71), Mike Muer (‘77), Jim Muer (‘85),
and greatuncle to Anthony Muer (‘96) and Jon
Muer (‘98).
William Roehl, ‘55. December 23, 2015.
1960s
1990’s
Eric Medalle,
‘91. March 13,
2016.
2000’s
Keith Wasser, ‘04.
February 10, 2016.
Extended Family
Barbara Albani, February 7,
2016. Mother of DLS Counselor
Anthony Albani, and grandmother of Michael Albani, ‘09.
Carol Bardelline, December 23, 2015. Mother of
Stephen Bardelline (‘99) and Jonathan Bardelline
(‘01). She was a past President of the Christian
Brothers’ Auxiliary, and continued to be very
active with the CBA, along with her husband Jim.
John Chrustowski, February 24, 2016. Father of
Michael Chrustowski (‘72), John Chrustowski (‘80),
and Paul Chrustowski (‘86). Grandfather of Michael
Chrustowski (‘98), Mark Chrustowski (‘00), Kevin
Chrustowski (‘03), and John Chrustowski (‘11).
Louis Fox, January 15, 2016. Father of Paul Fox (‘82).
Remo Fraschetti, December 13, 2015. Father of
Advancement Staff member Linda Carnaghi.
Grandfather of Steven Carnaghi (‘08) and Elliot
Slowiczek (‘11).
Jean Hug, January 27, 2016. Mother of Steven Hug
(‘71) and Bruce Hug (‘73).
Concetta Jasinski, January 29, 2016. Mother of
Lawrence Jasinski (‘86).
Mary Loepp, December 9, 2015. Mother of Robert
Loepp (‘68), Thomas Loepp (‘70), and Daniel Loepp (‘75).
Christopher Wydrzynski, ‘66. May 31, 2015.
This list represents notifications received through March 21, 2016. If you know of an
alumnus or family member who has passed, please contact John Monigold in the DLS Alumni Office at
586.541.6212.
In Memoriam
Sally Louwers, January 13, 2016. Wife
of Bill Louwers (‘52). Sister of James
Hartzell (‘49).
Patrick McGough, March 7, 2016.
Father of Thomas McGough (‘94) and
Timothy McGough (‘98). Patrick’s wife
Diane has continued to be an active member of the CBA.
DLS Students at St. Joe’s
The Class of 2016 began its February all-day retreat
with a Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, followed by a
retreat at the Capuchin Center.
George Olshove, December 7,
2015. Father of Dennis Olshove (‘68).
Grandfather of Steven Olshove (‘05) and
Michael Olshove (‘06).
Helen Owczarzak, February 14, 2016.
Mother of Michael Owczarzak (‘69) and
Jan Owczarzak (‘72).
Jan Piec, February 23, 2016. Father of
Dan Piec (‘81) and Alex Piec (‘86).
William Pulig, December 6, 2015. Father
of William Pulig Jr (‘71).
Elizabeth Simek, February 23, 2016.
Mother of James Simek (‘62), John Simek
(‘64), Mark Simek (‘71), and Richard
Simek (‘77).
Margaret Santoni, January 14, 2016.
Grandmother of Frank Thomas (‘88),
Brian Thomas (‘91), Jason Thomas (‘92),
Bill Mason (‘91), Paul Mason (‘93), Jeff
Kment (‘90), Chris Kment (‘02), Jaime
Sheridan (‘95), and Cory Sheridan (‘04).
Greatg randmother of Mason Erskine (‘17)
and Conner Popa (‘19). Mother-in-law of
Bob Thomas (‘63).
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Julian Enghauser,
Matt Hensley,
and Josh Wilk.
Lawrence Sauger, February 12, 2016.
Father of John Sauger (‘91) and Michael
Sauger (‘97).
Regina Skoczek, December 7, 2015.
Mother of Robert Skoczek (‘76).
Colin Roach and Alex Yeiser.
Alumni Events
Monthly Luncheons & Meetings
DLS Class of 1941 meets at Noon for lunch on the
third Thursday of the month at Wave’s Restaurant,
24223 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores.
DLS Class of 1947 meets at Noon for lunch on the
first Thursday of the month at the Vinsetta Grill,
28028 Woodward.
DLS Class of 1958 meets at 11:30 a.m. for lunch
on the third Tuesday of the month at the Polish
Century Club, 2975 E. Maple, Troy.
DLS Class of 1963 meets at 9 a.m. on the third
Thursday of the month at Michelle’s Restaurant and
Sweetheart Bakery, 31920 Van Dyke (Between 13 &
14 Mile Roads) Warren.
De La Salle Alumni Dads’ Club meets at 9 a.m.
on the first Tuesday of the month for breakfast at
the House of Pancakes, 41734 Hayes Rd., Clinton
Township (Between 18 Mile Road & Canal Road).
St. Joe’s Alumni Monthly Luncheon meets at
Noon for lunch on the second Wednesday of the
month at Liz’s Ham Place, 31500 Groesbeck, Fraser.
St. Joe’s Alumni Monthly Breakfast meets at
8:30 a.m. for breakfast on the second Tuesday of
the month at Friar Tuck’s on 39793 Garfield Road,
Clinton Township.
Reunions
DLS Class of 1966 will hold its 50th Class Reunion on the weekend of May 14-16, 2016. Contact John
Monigold for more information on any of these events for the Class of ‘66:
• Friday, May 13th Arrive 1:00 p.m. Tee Time 1:30 P.M. @ Scalawags Golf Club, 52100 Fairchild Rd.,
Chesterfield (North of 23 Mile Rd. Between North Ave. & Chesterfield Rd.). $50 Per Person.
• Saturday, May 14th 6:00 p.m. @ Louis Chop House, 50355 Gratiot Ave., New Baltimore (South of 23
Mile Rd.). $60 Per Person.
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• Sunday, May 15th St. Clement, Van Dyke, Centerline (Between 696 & 9 Mile Rd.) Baccalaureate
Mass 2:00 p.m. The senior class will be celebrating Mass together and we can join them as the
honored class of 1966. For those that are interested we can tour the current DLS campus.
• Monday, May 16th DLS Graduation Ceremony - Honoring DLS Classes of 1946, 1956, 1966 Arrive
4:30 P.M., Dinner 5:00 p.m., Program 6:00 p.m., seating at 6:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church,
17017 E. Twelve Mile Rd., Roseville (East of Groesbeck Highway). No Charge.
Special Events
Christian Brothers Dinner will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016 6:00 P.M. at Penna’s of Sterling,
38400 Van Dyke (16 ½ Mile Rd.), Sterling Heights. Details on page 4.
De La Salle Class of 2016 Graduation Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist, 17017 E. Twelve
Mile Rd., Roseville (East of Groesbeck Highway).
Senior Alumni Luncheon for De La Salle (Classes 1929-1966) & St. Joe’s (all Classes) - Thursday, June 16
at noon at De La Salle.
Watch your mail for more information on the Pilot Golf Outing. Date and details to come.
For further information on any Alumni Events, contact John Monigold in the
De La Salle Alumni Office at 586-541-6212 or jmonigold@delasallehs.com
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Auction
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You do NOT have to be physically present at the
Dinner to bid on golf and vacation packages, and
more, in the Silent Auction.
Please check the DLS website at www.delasallehs.
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online auction site.
Through the QTEGO site, you will find details on each of
the attractive packages available at the auction. You can make
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then you can bid again, and again.
Bidding closes
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