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questions? You may also call Karen at 215.362.1730. Thanks to all
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IN
MEMORIAM - Duffy Swantek '96 passed away in his sleep on May 8.
Duffy is remembered for his love of LC and his winning the PA state
championships in both track and cross country. Please keep his
parents, Dan and Pat along with Duffy's wife Dhira and 3yr old daughter
Athena and his siblings, Shannon and Kevin in your thoughts and prayers.
His classmates are planning a memorial fundraiser to be held this July
Duffy
Swantek Memorial Event July 23 at St. Stanislaus Parish |
 The
winners of the Inaugural Crusader Cup Golf Outing were:
Dan Linaugh, Dave Granese, Nick Hasapes and Matt
Geib. Congratulations to them and thank you to the 96
golfers who participated in this event, including wonderful support from
Little Flower High School and friends of Joe McGovern, a faculty member
who passed away last year. Joe's wife Rita and daughter Kate
joined us for a great day. |
 On
Saturday,
Bishop Timothy Senior '77 joined Lucille Kramer Pritchard '66, Stephen
Stadelmeyer '61, Larry Glueck '59 and John Quain, Esq. '72 as the
third class to be inducted into the LC Hall of Fame. Proceeds from
these events go to our tuition assistance program and the Joe McGovern
Memorial Scholarship. |
 Rich
Trotter '73, Terry Trotter '78 and Patti Paulukonis '80 met up at a
University of Hawaii baseball game recently. |
 Check
out the Lansdale Catholic Alumni Group on Facebook! |
 John
Trumbore '54, was recently featured in the Profile page of the
Catholic Standard and Times.
Please read the article by clicking here. |
 Al
Tielemans '81, Sports Illustrated photographer, took the cover photo
of the Baseball Preview 2010 issue with Phillies pitcher, Roy Halladay. |
 David
Wolfinger '09, made the cut for the Varsity Division III NYU-Poly
"Fighting Blue Jays" Men's Baseball team. Attached is the team photo with
Davey front row 2nd from right. Davey currently plays second base and
intermittent pitcher. |
 John
Howell '09, freshman at the US Naval Academy, was recently awarded
the Collins/Roos Class of 1949 Junior Varsity MVP Award, presented annually
to the most valuable player on the junior varsity football team as chosen by
a vote of his teammates. He was the leading rusher for the team last
fall and will be a candidate for playing time next fall at slot back. |
 David
Glinski '06, has recently been accepted to membership in the Golden
Key International Honour Society at Temple University. "It is only
fitting that a top academic achiever like David be recognized by Golden
Key," said John Mitchell, Golden Key's CEO. "Our members are
inspired and motivated not only to achieve exceptional academic
accomplishments, but also to make a positive impact on our world through the
Society's commitment to service." Golden Key International Honour
Society is the world's premier collegiate honor society, with more than 1.7
million members and over 360 chapters in the US, Australia, Canada,
Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
Membership into the society is by invitation only and is a member of the
Association of College Honor Societies. |
 On
Saturday, January 30, LC honored all those who scored 1,000 points or more
during their basketball careers. |
 A
very special thanks to Lucille Kramer Pritchard '66
and Jon Slabek, along with the many other volunteers who made this
evening a great time! |
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 Laura
Stashefski '03 and Adam Corrado '03 were married on September 13,
2009. They had been dating since junior year at LC. |
Pio Mandato
'08, a sophomore at Shippensburg University was part of the
4x800M track team that competed at the New Balance indoor track and field
games at the New York Armory on Feb 6th, 2010. The team set a new
Shippensburg University school record of 7:45.80, and finished 6th place in
a very highly competitive collegiate event and outran squads from Arkansas,
St Francis and Seton Hall.
The time of 7:45.80 is just three
seconds short of the PSAC all-time record and 19 seconds faster than any
other PSAC school this season. Mandato also competed in the open 800 meters,
and has already qualified for PSAC Championship meet to be held in three
weeks at Edenborough University.
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 Rick Rutter
'62 stopped by recently to visit LC and took a moment to speak
with seniors, Alex Kirk and Mike Janinek.
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 Also,
during the semester break for college, Bridget Murphy '08, Michael Rogers '07,
Tony Zollo '07 and Sara Lee '06 caught up with faculty member
Mr. Gene Murphy and Director of
Institutional Advancement & Alumni Affairs, Mrs.
Karen Maginnis '82. |
 Laura Welch '06, was the speaker at a
recent Writer's Workshop taught by Ms. Ventresca.
Laura will graduate from Villanova University this spring and is
editor-in-chief of The Villanovan.
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 She
stopped to talk with current students, Alex
Arrow '10, Pat Grimail '10 and Kristin Schott '11. |
 What
a small world this is….
Paul Kraynak and Michele Gagliano ’75,
were married at St. Stanislaus on September 19. They went to Rome and
Florence for their honeymoon. |
 They
had just attended a general audience with Pope Benedict XVI and were walking
through St. Peter’s Square and Paul recognized
Bishop Tim Senior, LC Class of 1977.
He happened to be in Rome for a Bishop’s “orientation”.
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 We
celebrate those alumni who have returned to their alma mater as faculty,
administration and staff. (l to r) Frank Panzullo '98, Mike
McAteer '01, Jen Potson Huber '97, Tim Quinn '95, Rev. John Schiele '85,
Pat Keenan Bruce '64, Lucille Kramer Pritchard '66, Amy McAteer MacKay
'91, Doug Grunklee '70, Eileen Fertig Hildenbrand '63, Rose Trotter
Kraynak '81, Kathy Herman DiNicola '67, Meghan Maginnis Wilde '04, Karen
Kardoley Maginnis '82. Your dedication to LC is greatly
appreciated! |
 Emily
Romendio '01, LC Dance Company Assistant Director and
Jonathan Slabek, Theology Teacher and LC
Athletic Director were married on July 18, 2009 at St. Agnes Church in
Sellersville. They met while working at LC. Emily is employed as
an Autistic Support Teacher with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit. |
Larry Glueck '59 has
been named for induction in the Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame
Dinner on November 24. You can read more about it at
Montgomery News. |
The
winners of the Inaugural Crusader Cup Golf Outing were:
Dan Linaugh, Dave Granese, Nick Hasapes and Matt
Geib. Congratulations to them and thank you to the 96
golfers who participated in this event, including wonderful support from
Little Flower High School and friends of Joe McGovern, a faculty member
who passed away last year. Joe's wife Rita and daughter Kate
joined us for a great day. 
On
Saturday,
Bishop Timothy Senior '77 joined Lucille Kramer Pritchard '66, Stephen
Stadelmeyer '61, Larry Glueck '59 and John Quain, Esq. '72 as the
third class to be inducted into the LC Hall of Fame. Proceeds from
these events go to our tuition assistance program and the Joe McGovern
Memorial Scholarship.
Rich
Trotter '73, Terry Trotter '78 and Patti Paulukonis '80 met up at a
University of Hawaii baseball game recently.
David
Wolfinger '09, made the cut for the Varsity Division III NYU-Poly
"Fighting Blue Jays" Men's Baseball team. Attached is the team photo with
Davey front row 2nd from right. Davey currently plays second base and
intermittent pitcher.
John
Howell '09, freshman at the US Naval Academy, was recently awarded
the Collins/Roos Class of 1949 Junior Varsity MVP Award, presented annually
to the most valuable player on the junior varsity football team as chosen by
a vote of his teammates. He was the leading rusher for the team last
fall and will be a candidate for playing time next fall at slot back.
On
Saturday, January 30, LC honored all those who scored 1,000 points or more
during their basketball careers.
A
very special thanks to Lucille Kramer Pritchard '66
and Jon Slabek, along with the many other volunteers who made this
evening a great time!
Laura
Stashefski '03 and Adam Corrado '03 were married on September 13,
2009. They had been dating since junior year at LC.
Rick Rutter
'62 stopped by recently to visit LC and took a moment to speak
with seniors, Alex Kirk and Mike Janinek.
Also,
during the semester break for college, Bridget Murphy '08, Michael Rogers '07,
Tony Zollo '07 and Sara Lee '06 caught up with faculty member
Mr. Gene Murphy and Director of
Institutional Advancement & Alumni Affairs, Mrs.
Karen Maginnis '82.
Laura Welch '06, was the speaker at a
recent Writer's Workshop taught by Ms. Ventresca.
Laura will graduate from Villanova University this spring and is
editor-in-chief of The Villanovan.
She
stopped to talk with current students, Alex
Arrow '10, Pat Grimail '10 and Kristin Schott '11.
What
a small world this is….
Paul Kraynak and Michele Gagliano ’75,
were married at St. Stanislaus on September 19. They went to Rome and
Florence for their honeymoon. 
They
had just attended a general audience with Pope Benedict XVI and were walking
through St. Peter’s Square and Paul recognized
Bishop Tim Senior, LC Class of 1977.
He happened to be in Rome for a Bishop’s “orientation”.
We
celebrate those alumni who have returned to their alma mater as faculty,
administration and staff. (l to r) Frank Panzullo '98, Mike
McAteer '01, Jen Potson Huber '97, Tim Quinn '95, Rev. John Schiele '85,
Pat Keenan Bruce '64, Lucille Kramer Pritchard '66, Amy McAteer MacKay
'91, Doug Grunklee '70, Eileen Fertig Hildenbrand '63, Rose Trotter
Kraynak '81, Kathy Herman DiNicola '67, Meghan Maginnis Wilde '04, Karen
Kardoley Maginnis '82. Your dedication to LC is greatly
appreciated!
Emily
Romendio '01, LC Dance Company Assistant Director and
Jonathan Slabek, Theology Teacher and LC
Athletic Director were married on July 18, 2009 at St. Agnes Church in
Sellersville. They met while working at LC. Emily is employed as
an Autistic Support Teacher with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit.