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CADET CALLING Fall Edition
NOVEMBER 2016
174 Williams Road Troy, NY 12180 | 518.283.1838 | [email protected] | www.lasalleinstitute.org

A Message from CLASS OF 2016
Dr. Paul D. Fallon
The class of 2016 received 304 offers of admission to 129 different colleges and universities in 30 different
Welcome to the 2016-2017 Cadet Calling states, the District of Columbia and Singapore. They earned 262 scholarships with a four year value exceeding
publication. Unlike most years where the focus $13 million. Among the members of the graduating class were two National Merit commended students, a
is on how much money was raised, this edition Division I baseball recruit to Georgetown University and a Division I football recruit to Wagner College.
illustrates why your investment in the lives, Congratulations class of 2016!
souls, and hearts of Cadets matters. You will
meet our distinguished Brigade Commander, JROTC Each year the JROTC Program participates in 45
Cadet Colonel Ben Santandera. Similarly, you to 60 Color Guard events, 7 to 10 Honor Guard
will be introduced to our multi-talented student The Cadets of La Salle Institute and the JROTC events and 4 to 6 drill meets in the Southern New
government President, Cadet LtCol Tyler Rapp. Leadership Department greatly appreciate the England Drill League.
Further, you will read about G. Richard Lewis’ contributions that La Salle Institute Alumni and On behalf of the JROTC Leadership program,
and the Parents’ Club – China’s underwriting Friends of La Salle Institute made to the fund please accept my sincere thanks to all who
of our Leadership 100 and 200 (Advanced) raising effort for the JROTC Leadership Program. contributed and recognized the importance of our
college-level seminars for Cadets. As one of A special thank you to our principal, Dr. Paul JROTC Leadership Program to the overall mission
several phenomenal results of a Leadership 100 Fallon, for initiating the effort and to LTC (Retired) of La Salle Institute. Tradition is a critical element
case-study project, you may have seen the local Nicholas Laiacona ‘62 and the Alumni Association of our school. All those who contributed and
television feature about Connor Patrick (10th for taking charge and making sure that the goal of continue to contribute set an excellent example
grade) creating a La Salle Institute “app” under raising $12,000 was achieved. of the finest standards and traditions of La Salle
the supervision of our beloved technology and Institute. Thank you.
sign language master teacher, Miss Theresa Reid. To date, we have spent nearly $6,000 on a Joseph B. Raczkowski ‘72
number of different items that needed to be Senior Army Instructor and Assistant Principal
We are excited about three new Science offerings: replaced or upgraded. These include service caps
Geology, Astronomy, and Introduction to Nano- for our cadet officers and honor guard, sabers for Homecoming color gaurd
Technology Science offered by one of our master the honor guard and brigade staff, training and
teachers, Ms. Stephanie Randall. Beyond the drill rifles for our drill teams, and the traditional La
trendy focus on anything associated with STEM Salle Institute service cap crests.
(Science Technology Engineering and Math), our
Cadets are already digging for minerals, will be This year we plan on purchasing a number of
analyzing the stars, and unlike any other school different items. The members of the brigade and
in the region, immersing themselves into the battalion staff are in need of additional and new
emerging field of nano-technology. shakos and plumes. The color guard needs new
and up-to-date harness belts, buckles, adjustable
Our business program, under the entrepreneurial flag poles, and stands. The honor guard will be
leadership of Mr. Levy, has numerous “clients” getting new formal belts and sashes. Finally,
in the greater Albany Capital Region who have we are in the process of designing and ordering
experienced nearly 300% business growth based a new custom made La Salle Institute banner.
on Cadet production of marketing proposals and The remainder of the funds, which should be
deliverables. Did you see the November Time approximately $2,000, will remain in savings for
Warner Cable television feature about the La future needs and requirements.
Salle Institute business program? The Cadets
have been “behind the marketing scenes” within Once again, thank you to those who initiated
the New England Patriots organization and the effort and took the time to raise the funds
now intend to visit Disney and learn about their needed. The JROTC program is an integral part
marketing process. of the educational experience at La Salle Institute.

Continued on pg. 2 Principal: Dr. Paul D. Fallon, Ph.D., Editor: Grace Reuter, Assistant Director of Advancement
Contributors: Kim Bissonette, Kyle Chamberlin, Gregory Collins, ‘94, Nicholas Laiacona, ‘62
Joseph Raczkowski, ‘72, Andrew Santandera

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Continued from page 1 A gathering of La Salle Institute Alumni at the Alumni Association meeting on June 14, 2016.

A Message from Dr. Paul D. Fallon The La Salle Institute Alumni Association

Of course, La Salle Institute is much more than ESTABLISHED IN 1886
just earned academic success, innovation, and
strong emerging leaders. The La Salle Institute Thank you for all your support over the On June 14, 2016, the La Salle Institute Alumni
charism has its genesis in the souls of our past year! The Alumni Association has been Association held their annual meeting at the
Cadets and staff/faculty. For example, Brendan moving full steam ahead. Since the new Alumni Country Club of Troy. Formal elections were
Bartow of the La Salle varsity soccer team Association Bylaws were approved on March held with Class Representatives voting on the
has orchestrated a comprehensive fundraising 17, 2015, the BOD has held nine meetings. In Alumni Association Board of Directors (BOD). The
program for breast cancer research, exceeding addition to our annual meeting, we co-sponsored BOD elected for a one year period includes the
$12,000 in donations. Mr. Ted Deeb ‘01, La Salle’s a Vietnam Tribute event on March 29, 2016 with following individuals:
campus minister, reports that more than 14,000 the Capital District of New York Chapter of the
canned food items were delivered to food banks Association of the United States Army (AUSA). OFFICERS:
and last year’s penny drive set the record for This year, we: President
our annual contribution to St. Mary’s (our sister Nick Laiacona ’62
school in Kenya). Student Government moderator • Worked with the school on the (1960’s Decade Leader)
and AP teacher Jamie Hayes reports that Annual Fund with emphasis on the
Cadets contributed and then distributed more 500 in 50 Annual Fund Campaign First Vice President
than 300 Christmas toys, hallmarked by then Greg Collins ’94
6th grader Nick Scialdone saving his allowance • Supported Alumni Homecoming weekend Annual Giving Committee Chair
and work earnings for the year in order to buy events that included the Distinguished
approximately $3,000 worth of toys for needy Alumnus of the Year and Brother James Second Vice President
children in a downtown Albany parish. L. Romond Awards Dinner held on Rob Flynn ’94
September 22, 2016 Reunion Committee Chair
Clearly, Christ is at work among us, through us,
and in us at La Salle. Will you help us build upon • Raised $13,732 for the JROTC Secretary
this success, today? Leadership Program Chris Puls ’96
Nominating Chair (1990’s Decade Leader)
Alumni Contact
Information • Started an Alumni Association Archive Past President
Project to organize and protect La Salle’s Tim Whitelaw ’82
Attention Alumni! Stay in historical documents and items Awards Committee Chair
touch and update your contact
information by sending an email • Established an Alumni Enrollment (1980’s Decade Leader)
to [email protected]. Committee
Please visit our website at MEMBER DIRECTORS:
www.lasalleinstitute.org to learn about Nick Cristiano ’51
all of the events here at La Salle Institute. (1940’s and 1950’s Decade Leader) 
Alumni are always welcome!
Of the 76 classes from 1940 – 2016, we have 70 Larry Monahan ’74
classes with Class Representatives; the highest (1970s Decade Leader)
rate ever at 92%. The classes without Class Reps
are: 1954, 1959, 1970, 1973, 1977, and 2002. If Anthony Casale ’00
you would like to be a Class Rep, please contact (2000’s Decade Leader) 
Grace Reuter at La Salle (518.283.2500 x238 or 
[email protected]). Charles Carletta ’10
(2010’s Decade Leader)

Thank You, NON-VOTING MEMBERS:
LTC Nicholas M. Laiacona ‘62, USA Retired Dr. Paul Fallon
La Salle Institute Alumni President La Salle Institute Principal
and Member of the Board of Trustees
Grace Reuter
Assistant Director of
Institutional Advancement

Meet our 2016–17 Student Government President – Tyler Rapp

Cadet LtCol Rapp lives in East Berne where he snowmobiling. He also works in food service and
originally attended Berne-Knox-Westerlo schools. construction. When asked about his intent at La
Tyler arrived at La Salle in the 6th grade where he Salle, Tyler stated, “I want to restore the pride in
began a distinguished La Salle career. Involving La Salle.” He further explained that “being a good
himself in soccer, band, Army JROTC (Color person” is central to his life and that he would like
Guard Commander), lacrosse, National Junior to see others adopt the same perspective. As for
Honor Society, ninth grade Student Senate, Boys advice he will leave with La Salle students upon
State 2016, serving as a Eucharistic Minister, and his graduation, Tyler shared: “Get involved. It will
leading a club soccer team, Cadet LtCol Rapp has be what you make it.” After graduating from La
demonstrated leadership in a variety of ways. As Salle, Tyler has intentions of heading to a college in
a hobby, Tyler participates in Crossfit competition the Northeast region of the United States to study
– finishing 59th in the Northeast, hiking, and Business and Sports Management.

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From left to right: Cadet Caleb Smith, Ms. Tricia Wendell, Mr. Michael A Musical Note of Thanks!
DeSimone ‘62, Mr. Kyle Chamberlin, Cadet Taylor Pultz, Cadet Michael
Carlow, Cadet Spencer Rapp, Cadet Leon Wilson. As the La Salle Institute Band Program prepares for its annual Christmas with the
Cadets Concert, we must recognize two individuals whose generosity has had a
significant impact on the glorious sounds of our music program, Mr. Michael DeSimone
and his wife, Ms. Tricia Wendell. Michael DeSimone, a graduate of the class of 1962,
and Ms. Wendell have made a generous four year commitment to the music program
here at La Salle Institute. The first installment of their donation was used to purchase
a new bass drum head for our Drum Set, (Super Kick Aquarian I). The new bass drum
head has added depth to the low-end sounds of our Cadet Blues Jazz Ensemble,
Symphonic Band and Middle School Band. In addition, we used the funds to fix our
high-hat stand and purchase one chart for our festival season entitled Sandu. We are
excited and very thankful for the generosity of Mr. DeSimone and Ms. Wendell. We are
looking forward to celebrating the Christmas season with joyous music at Christmas
with the Cadets on Friday, December 9, 2016. See you there!

Defining the La Salle Institute Charism Greetings from
the Parents’ Club
When people visit La Salle Institute, they often say “there is something about this place that I cannot
define. But, I sense it.” Our Catholic response is often, “it’s the Holy Spirit.” Our pragmatic response The La Salle Institute Parents’ Club is
is, “yes, our boys open doors for people, shake hands firmly, and look you in the eye.” Our Lasallian dedicated to fostering community and
response is; “we teach heart to heart.” For those reading this periodical who are not familiar with camaraderie among families, perpetuating
Lasallian intent, here are the core tenets of our La Salle Institute staff – here is what we know: the philosophy of the Christian Brother
schools – a close cooperation between
• Lasallian reality is born of need. • To be Lasallian is to be a professional school and home.
promoter of the growth of good in the lives
• It is God’s gentle voice that allows Lasallians of the young, especially in the lives of the We also contribute to the school’s operating
to fix their eyes and ears on the need of young who seem debilitated and unable to budget, capital and/or endowment funds by
young people and their hearts to be moved secure it for themselves. hosting activities and events that raise on
by the love of a God who wants all to be average $100,000 per year. Events include
saved. • The Lasallian educator holds the hand of the Car Raffle, La Salle Institute Annual
young people with a singleness of heart, Auction, and the Holiday Sale.
• “See beneath the rags of the poor children furthering the well-being of those confided
in front of you, the person of Jesus Christ” to him or her. Please mark your calendars for
(Jeshua ben Joseph). Saturday, March 25, 2017 for the La Salle
• Lasallians do not do this work alone. We Institute Annual Auction at the Hilton Garden
• The Lasallian teacher is consumed by are brother and sister in the measure that Inn in Troy. Organize a table with fellow
the burning desire (ardent zeal) for the we are supporting one another. As we walk classmates and friends and enjoy a night
wholeness of children. God gives the together, we love and support. We assist of fun and friendship. Watch for details on
guardianship of these children in need to and encourage. We touch one another’s the event on the school’s website and on
the human angels called teachers; that they hearts and allow our hearts to be touched. Facebook. Please feel free to contact Mrs.
may love, guide, correct, and lead these Marta Milos, event chairperson, with any
young people by prayer, vigilance, religious • To be Lasallian, therefore, is to believe questions at [email protected].
instruction, and example. beyond appearances. It is to love when the
object of our love seems most unlovable. Please visit the Parents’ Club webpage at
• To be Lasallian means believing that God We intentionally walk with our students www.lasalleinstitute.org/parents/parents-club
wants ALL to be saved, especially those in through the peaks and valleys. We refuse for details on all of our activities. Also,
most need. It is to believe that the base of all defeat. We are about life-giving change. stay up-to-date on all of La Salle Institute’s
people is good; to understand that choices news by ‘Liking’ us on Facebook and
made are often the best the person can do • We spend ourselves for the cause – God’s following us on Twitter and Instagram.
because of what he or she knows and that cause. To be truly Lasallian, the expectations
only accompaniment and education can are enormous. Being authentically Lasallian
provide the breadth of vision needed to gives nothing less than fullness of life to
negotiate life with safety and happy repose. those who incarnate it.

This is an image of St. John Baptist de La Salle’s Shadowbox Auction
earliest wax seal. It depicts Joseph with a lily and
Christ with a saw. Both are hand-in-hand
symbolizing Joseph leading Christ.

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Contribute Significantly – A Principal’s Case for La Salle Institute

After 26 years of educating – leading schools and regions of schools – it motivate our rising Cadet officers? Did flying to Washington, DC, conversing
becomes obvious and urgent that schools need an AED (Automated External with a Marine Commanding Officer, and completing an intensive college-level
Defibrillator) jolt to make the leap from average to extraordinary within a leadership seminar inform emerging Cadet leaders? Did purchasing safer
global landscape. Upon my arrival in 2015, parents shared what aspects of equipment for athletes protect them better? In what ways did taking all 16 of
La Salle that they wanted to keep, get rid of, or add. Faculty and staff spoke the Leadership 200 (advanced) students flying in a Cessna 172 profoundly
openly about their needs. Our boys were transparent when explaining what teach the correlation of drag, lift, altitude, and yaw to the organizational
they value (learning among their Cadet brothers) and what they did not like dynamics of leading companies?
(mean teachers). Although opaque, the writing on the wall screamed for
change. The ‘deliver shock’ button on the AED was pushed. Whether spiritual awakening, building leadership skills, or decreasing the
probability of injury, the necessity and urgency to commit resources to the
From athletic gear to phenomenal trips, revamping Masses that awaken potential of our Cadets and the success of La Salle Institute is staring us in
Cadets’ spirituality to flying a Cessna, most efforts needed financial support the face. How we respond makes all the difference. I choose to invest in the
unavailable in the school budget. The dilemma: be average or immediately Cadets’ potential, individually and as a school. Please invest in our Cadets
contribute the means that take La Salle to potential. I chose the latter. The and faculty today!
case for La Salle Institute became clear. Did having FBI agent-in-charge,
Pete Magnetto ’97 address “Officers’ Dining In” at the Country Club of Troy

Strong Support for the Leadership Seminars

When Dr. Fallon arrived last year, he made it known that La Salle Institute Leadership 100 seminar, facilitated by the Principal, during each semester.
would become the region’s premier scholar-leader development school. That Students discover how dynamic complexity, ambiguity, and indecisiveness
vision is being acted on and has been underwritten by significant grants from impact leading. They complete a group case study. Graduates of the
Mr. G. Richard Lewis ‘53 and the Parents’ Club – China (under the leadership L100 seminar can apply to take Leadership 200. This advanced seminar
of Club President, Ling Lu), whose combined gifts of support now total requires participation in community Boards of Director where the dynamics
$25,000. When asked about this support, Dr. Fallon stated “we appreciate of meetings are diagnosed using insights from Leadership 100 and new,
the tremendous financial support provided by Mr. Lewis and the Parents’ more complex mechanisms for understanding how leadership develops.
Club - China. Beyond the funding, such strong support shows Cadets that A highlight of both seminars is a trip to Washington, DC, where Cadets
benefactors believe in who they can become…scholar-leaders.” converse with leaders. L200 students fly a four-seat Cessna 172 aircraft in
order to understand how flight dynamics associate with the notion of leading.
Students in grades 9–12 can apply for participation in an entry level

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Fiscal Year 2015–2016 Donor List

Class of 1932 Mr. Thomas J. Kulzer Mr. Jerome A. Geary Mr. John F. Rausch
Mr. Raymond T. Langlais Dr. James E. Kennedy Mr. A. Michael Vinci
$5,000 Mr. Lawrence F. Mitter Mr. William McKiernan Mr. Harry J. Wade
Mr. John G. Nolan Mr. William M. Zorella
The Estate of Mr. Frank J. Mr. Frank Piccirillo Class of 1959
Kennedy Mr. John A. Rosbozom, Sr. Class of 1955
$2,761
1930’s 1960’s 1990’s Class of 1940 Class of 1950 $9,495
1940’s 1970’s 2000’s Mr. Louis Catman
1950’s 1980’s 2010’s $4,850 $850 Mr. James J. Brearton Mr. Edward Cepiel
Mr. Edward L. Bingham Mr. Paul N. Crispo
Mr. Roger A. Clemente Mr. John J. Carella Mr. Gerard A. Brehm, Sr. Mr. John A. Debboli, CPE
Dr. John H. Coughlin, Jr. Dr. Douglas H. Hoyt Mr. Walter E. Byrne Mr. Richard J. Glasheen
Mr. E. Howard Halpin Dr. Michael W. Murphy, PhD Mr. Joseph J. Butler Mr. William J. Green
Col John F. Kennedy, USA (Ret.) Mr. William G. Urso Dr. John E. Crable, DDS Dr. Peter N. Herbert, MD
Mr. Paul J. Vinett Mr. Louis J. DeMaria Mr. Stephen J. Johnson, Jr.
Dear Fellow Alumni Class of 1941 Mr. John W. Zampier Mr. Thomas S. Evans, Jr. Mr. Raymond W. Lee, Jr.
and Friends of Dr. Joseph A. Hunter Colonel Geoffrey McCarthy, MD
La Salle, $335 Class of 1951 Mr. Martin J. Keary Dr. Edward J. McGlynn, PhD
MSgt James W. Klein, USAF (Ret.) Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Skiba
I hope this note finds you all healthy, Mr. Neal J. Dean $1,750 Lt Col Warren McKeon, USAF (Ret.) Hon. and Mrs. Edward O. Spain
happy and prosperous. I want to thank Mr. James P. Hanrahan Mr. Eugene W. Posniewski, Sr. Mr. John F. Yetto, Jr.
you on behalf of the Alumni Association Mr. Timothy M. Maloney Mr. John R. Beaudoin Mr. David J. Rapp
Board for your efforts in supporting the LTC Alfred F. Tittel, (Ret.) Mr. Nicholas F. Cristiano, Sr. Mr. William F. Rever Class of 1960
future of La Salle Institute. We asked Dr. Daniel F. Crowther, DDS Mr. James D. Thero
for your help with the 500 in 50 spring Class of 1942 Mr. Cornelius Culkin Mr. Michael R. Warenda $6,983
annual fund campaign and we received Mr. Dante Fiaschetti Mr. John C. Weaver
a great response to our appeal. Thank $200 Colonel Robert C. Finn, USMC (Ret.) Mr. John J. Willson Mr. George T. Angley
you for your generosity and continued Mr. M. Allen Lindsay Mr. Stanley Francis Yager Mr. Terrence D. Arndt
support of La Salle Institute. Mr. John B. Madden, Jr. Mr. Alphonse L. Palladino, Sr. Mr. John Beidl
  Dr. Joseph A. Prezio Class of 1956 Mr. Joseph A. Donovan
As we approach the end of 2016, Class of 1943 Dr. Patrick Fantauzzi
I would ask you to consider a tax Class of 1952 $3,016 Mr. James P. Guyatte
deductible gift to the annual fund. This $50 Mr. Frank Higgins
donation is unrestricted and allows the $1,185 Father Peter J. Barry Hon. Michael J. Hoblock, Jr.
school to put money to work where Mr. John W. Tabner, Esq. Mr. Robert S. Beattie Mr. Gilbert (Gil) W. Laware
it is needed most. Specifically, this Mr. Hugh C. Crall Mr. Gerald E. Brown Mr. Dennis F. Marr
will help by allowing La Salle Institute Class of 1944 Mr. Charles J. Curthoys Mr. James J. Carroll Mr. John J. McLoughlin
to offer financial assistance to both Mr. Daniel F. Fitzgerald, Jr Mr. James A. Constanza Mr. John C. O’Brien, Esq.
new and current families as well as $1,600 Mr. Edward K. Gregory, Sr. Mr. Paul G Costin Mr. John O’Hare
enhancements to the academic and Mr. Frank Lamiano, Jr. Mr. Anthony L. Dunne Mr. Peter Ontkush
extracurricular programs.   Mr. Daniel M. Cunning Mr. P. Michael Timpane Mr. Thomas F. Fitzgerald, Jr. Mr. Richard J. Rice
Mr. John F. Conway Mr. William J. Vaughn Mr. Michael J. Green Mr. Paul Roesch
Your commitment will ensure that more Mr. Michael P. Verdile The Most Rev. Howard J. Mr. Walter E. Saurack
young men continue to receive the Class of 1945 Mr. Charles H. Weber Hubbard Mr. James Squadere
educational and spiritual opportunities Mr. John J. Wrzochalski Mr. Howard C. Huntington Mr. Joseph Strang
to become “Lasallian inspired, Christ- $390 Mr. James C. McGowan
like champions who conquer challenges Class of 1953 Mr. Bernard Nadeau CLASS OF 1961
with courage, pursue scholarship, and Mr. Edward H. Nash Mr. Paul V. Quinlan
become empowered global leaders.” Mr. Robert L. Ryan, Sr. $11,666 Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Snyder $3,870
  Mr. Thomas F. Weaver
A donor envelope has been included Class of 1946 Mr. Ronald J. Bissell Dr. John Emmet Burke
within the pages of the Cadet Calling Mr. Powers W. Bradley Class of 1957 Mr. John B. Clement
for your convenience. I know there are $25 Mr. John R. Bruce Mr. John Daniels
many worthy causes to consider, but I Mr. Edmund J. Burke $1,815 Mr. John P. Driscoll, Sr.
hope you will choose to support these Mr. Frederick J. Kirch Mr. Robert F. Carroll, Sr. Mr. Thomas H. Ellis
future leaders of tomorrow. In these Mr. Pat M. Casale Mr. Frank J. Bradley Mr. Hans D. Hochkamp
challenging times, it is evident that Class of 1947 Mr. Earl F. Catman Honorable Robert D. Carlson Mr. Frank Kreiger
strong, capable, and ethical leaders Mr. John M. Curran Mr. and Mrs. A. Michel Mr. Lawrence Lagace, Jr.
have never been more needed in our $658 Mr. James E. Duggan Clement Mr. James J. Lorman, Jr.
world. Truth, honor and duty are a core Mr. Lawrence R. Favreau Mr. Mario E. Didomenicantonio Mr. Thomas J. McGrath, P.E.
foundation to the Lasallian difference Mr. and Mrs. Howard M. Mr. Albert J. Graber Mr. Richard P. Driscoll, Jr. Mr. Gerard P. Myers
and your generosity and support is Bonesteel Mr. Harold D. Hansen Mr. Charles J. Fox Mr. Michael J. Quinn
crucial. Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Burke Rev. David J. Jones, M.M. Mr. Peter N. Fulgan, Jr. Mr. Francis M. Ryan
  Mr. George E. Kerr Mr. G. Richard Lewis Mr. Maurice H. Hartigan, II Mr. Bernard Santandera
On behalf of La Salle Institute, thank Mr. George E. Marble Mr. Merrill T. McColl Mr. Joseph R. Healy Mr. Joseph M. Scensny
you for all that you have done and Mr. Thomas W. Mayo Lt Col John J. Milanese, USAF Mr. John Paul Kehn Mr. William P. Shanahan, Sr.
will continue to do. If you have further Mr. William J. White Mr. Nicholas J. Normile Mr. Dominic J. Mantello Mr. Walter M. Talbot
questions please contact Grace Reuter, Mr. James D. Purcell Mr. John M. Nimons Mr. John Tworek
Assistant Director of Advancement, Class of 1948 Mr. Daniel E Sickles Mr. John S. Palka Mr. Gerald J. Tyrrell
at 518.283.2500 x 238 or by email at Mr. John J. Thero Mr. Joseph H. Spain Mr. Theodore D. Valenti
[email protected]. $35,000 Lt Col Ernest H. Tobin, USA (Ret.) Mr. Edward R. Washock
Mr. Russell L. Topping CLASS OF 1962
  Mr. Edward Abbott Mr. John E. Warner Class of 1958
Best wishes, Dr. Gerald R. Firth $17,279
Greg Collins ‘94 Dr. Michael E. Fleming, DDS Class of 1954 $1,060
Alumni Association Annual Giving Chair Mr. Arnold J. Galarneau Mr. Joseph Albarelli, Jr.
Mr. Raymond F. Gallagher $1,350 Mr. Joseph S. Doran Mr. Bruno E. Amyot, Jr.
Mr. Lawrence W. Keeley Mr. Joseph T. Geiger Dr. Marc A. Clement, PhD
Mr. Robert T. Leonard Dr. Catherine Cioffi (Mr. Dr. David G. Handron, MD Mr. Joseph Barnes
Mr. Andrew J. Maloney, Jr. Anthony Cioffi) Mr. Richard Millet Mr. Lee R. Barry
Mr. James J. Powell, Jr. Captain Francis S. Connors Mr. William G. Preston
Mr. and Mrs. Rom Romano Mr. Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Jr. page 5
Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Schafer Mr. Gerard Gariepy
Mr. James C. Stewart

Class of 1949

$4,985

Mr. Anthony P. DeChiro, Jr.
Mr. Louis D. DeMento
Mr. Albert F. Doremus
Mr. James R. Held

Mr. Charles J. Brendese, Jr. Mr. John W. Montepare CLASS OF 1971 Mr. and Mrs. David F. Hans CLASS OF 1988
Mr. Gerald R. Capuano Mr. Paul E. Moran Mr. Gregory T. Hoogkamp
Mr. Charles F. Carletta, Esq. Mr. Melvin Pettit, Jr. $14,420 Mr. William J. LaRochelle $1,831
Dr. Edward F. Countryman Mr. Russell Poptanycz Mr. Louis A. Riggione
Mr. William M. Cronin Mr. Edward Ryan, Esq. Mr. Thomas P. Berkery Mr. James J. Roche Mr. Richard L. Castle
Mr. Anthony D. Debboli, Jr. Mr. Paul M. Sheeran Mr. Robert W. Brayton Mr. Matthew C. Conroy
Mr. Michael J. DeSimone Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Varley Mr. John T. Broadhead CLASS OF 1979 Mr. and Mrs. Jason D. Girard
Mr. John T. Egan Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Cahill, Esq. Mr. David F. Hurst
Mr. Victor R. Gilbert CLASS OF 1966 Mr. Vincent Callagan $1,430
Mr. Robert E. Gilligan Mr. James M. Cullen CLASS OF 1989
Mr. Frank H. Gorke, Jr. $1,503 Mr. William H. Curley Mr. James S. Carras
Mr. J. Gaynor Hartigan Mr. Thomas M. Driscoll Mr. Edward J. Conlan, Jr. $325
Mr. Gerald Hunt Mr. James D. Foley, III Mr. Robert M. Dugan Mr. Michael Conway
Mr. Benjamin C. Jewett Mrs. Diane Kilfoile-Volko Cdr Michael J. Dunne, USN Mr. and Mrs. James J. Kelley Mr. Robert J. Boll, III
Dr. William J. Kennedy, PhD Mrs. Kathleen M. Lord Mr. Kenneth Figel Dr. Daniel Kleiner Mr. Michael J. Butler, Jr.
Mr. Andrew T. Koval Mr. and Mrs. Ralph P. Miccio, Esq. Mr. David J. Hasso, CPA Mr. Joseph M. Kruczlnicki Mr. Charles Fischer
LTC Nicholas M. Laiacona, USA (Ret.) Mr. Thomas C. O’Konski Mr. John P. Hicks, JD Mr. John F. Thero Mr. James Strohecker
Mr. Wilford M. LeForestier Mr. John R. Rose Mr. Thomas M. Kulzer Mr. Kenneth Terry
Mr. Thomas R. Louprette Lt Col David M. Willson, USA (Ret.) Mr. Anthony M. Moscatiello CLASS OF 1980
Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Mangione Mr. Donald C. Reutemann CLASS OF 1990
Dr. Anthony T. Moore CLASS OF 1967 Mr. Steven A. Ropitzky $2,054
Mr. Patrick D. O’Connell Mr. and Mrs. John J. Sanvidge, Jr. $352
Mr. John J. Powers $1,078 Mr. James L. Siewert Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M.
Mr. Gerald T. Shellard Mr. and Mrs. George L. Zerebynsky Angrisano, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Champagne
Mr. John J. Skrocky, Jr. Mr. Stephen H. Bacher Dr. John F. Beeler, PhD Mr. Stephen M. Grobecker
Dr. William C. St. John, Jr., PhD Mr. Donald J. Bradley, Jr. CLASS OF 1972 Mr. and Mrs. Vincent S. Berger Mr. John Ryan, III
Mr. Charles A. Waters Mr. Donald E. Christopher, P.E. Mr. Thomas W. Gordon
Mr. Jack R. Zahrndt Mr. John J. Connors $650 Mr. Edward H. Hearne CLASS OF 1991
Mr. Vincent P. Cook Mr. R. Peter Gardenier
CLASS OF 1963 Dr. Leon G. Danish, DDS Mr. Michael Abbott Dr. William C. Lennen, MD $10
Mr. Stanley J. Drosky Mr. Timothy J. Fogarty, Jr. Mr. Christopher Rockwell
$6,125 Mr. Joseph M. Gapp Mr. Franco R. La Pietra Mr. James J. Shepard Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Rentz
Mr. David A. Marcil Mr. and Mrs. Patrick T. Mulcahy Dr. Stephen F. Sipperly, MD
Colonel and Mrs. Paul F. Fazackerley Mr. John T. Orchard Mr. Michael W. Parker CLASS OF 1992
Mr. Richard P. Hogan Mr. Angelo C. Pastizzo Lt Col Joseph B. Raczkowski CLASS OF 1981
Colonel John E. Marr, (Ret.) Mr. W. Gregory Rentz Mr. Louis P. Renzi $2,169
Mr. Dennis A. Richardson Mr. Gerard J. Scaringe Mr. John A. Rosbozom, Jr. $1,084
Mr. William P. Sage Mr. Charles B. Smith Mr. Jeffrey D. Collins
Mr. Robert T. Willson CLASS OF 1968 Mr. Michael R. Buono Mr. Brian N. Grandjean
CLASS OF 1973 Mr. Frank P. Casale Mr. Michael Lucey
Mr. Thomas S. Wright $3,983 Mr. Mark J. Kawola Mr. Thomas A. Nardacci
$662 Mr. Michael J. Witbeck Mr. Maurice Scavullo, Jr.
CLASS OF 1964 Mr. David G. Bakerian Mr. Jason M. Sterling
Mr. James J. Brearton Mr. David A. Bohrer CLASS OF 1982
$5,139 Mr. John T. Casey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk P. Fazioli CLASS OF 1993
Mr. Carmen F. Ciccarelli Dr. Mark L. Roschinsky $2,750
Mr. James P. Barrett Mr. Arthur F. DeFilippis $268
Mr. Richard W. Bessette Mr. Leo T. Doran CLASS OF 1974 Mr. Theodore A. Burke, Jr.
Mr. Joseph B. Boland Mr. Robert P. Doody Dr. Thomas E. Ellett Mr. P. Christian Bell
Mr. Frank A. Borysewicz RAdm Patrick W. Dunne $1,352 Mr. Brian V. French Mr. Daniel L. Dyer
Mr. John D. Brennan Dr. and Mrs. J. Kevin Gebert, MD Dr. Christopher F. Gabriels Mr. Gregory A. Novack
Mr. Armand J. Brooks Mr. Michael P. Houlihan Mr. Louis A. Bonelli, III Mr. John P. Risko Mr. Damian T. Travier
Mr. Angelo F. Bruno Mr. James L. Lanzillo Mr. William J. Lyons, III Mr. Charles P Shank
Mr. Michael F. Ciccarelli Mr. and Mrs. Anthony D. Magnetto Mr. Lawrence Monahan Mr. Michael F Veshia CLASS OF 1994
Mr. James M. Conroy Mr. James G. McGlynn Mr. Mark C. Sheeran Mr. Timothy E. Whitelaw
Mr. Edward J. Evers Mr. Michael T. Ryan $526
Colonel Allen L. Germain, USA (Ret.) Mr. Paul Santandera CLASS OF 1975 CLASS OF 1983
Mr. Kevin P. Glasheen Mr. D. Thomas Testo Mr. Gregory E. Collins
Mr. James J. LaGatta Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Testo $881 $600 Mr. Michael Dowd
Mr. Frederick W. Lindheimer Mr. Edward L. Waugh Mr. David M. Fiore
Mr. Charles J Masenas, Jr. Mr. Joseph A. Celeste Mr. Daniel G. Gunther Mr. Robert M. Flynn, Jr.
Mr. John J. McNulty III CLASS OF 1969 Mr. William J. Danish Mr. Gregory R. Keefe Mr. Sean P. Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Novack Mr. Scott C. Danskin Mr. John E. Riegert Mr. D. Kirk Morgan
Mr. Thomas F. Brien $6,528 Mr. James G. Filkins Mr. Jason M. Santarcangelo
Mr. John L. Prediger Mr. Terrance J. Large CLASS OF 1984 Dr. Brian F. Sheridan
Mr. John H. Rancourt Mr. John F. Benson, Jr. Mr. Kenneth E.J. Mangione Mr. Jonathan J. Snyder
Mr. Anthony J. Stellone, Jr. Mr. Christopher A. Carter $302 Mr. Edward J. Verhoff
Mr. Dominick F. Testo Mr. Patrick E. Dwyer CLASS OF 1976
Mr. Edward J. Van Buren Mr. Dominic A. Lombardo Mr. Paul T. Curran CLASS OF 1995
Deacon Charles Z. Wojton Mr. Joseph P. Mara $1,851 Mr. Aaron A. Gagnon
Mr. Thomas P. McMahon, Jr. Mr. Gregory Massa $1,987
CLASS OF 1965 Mr. Francis X. Spain Mr. and Mrs. Anthony R. Casale Mr. Peter Skelly
Brother Jack Curran, FSC, PhD Mr. Joseph L. Di Bella
$3,352 CLASS OF 1970 Mr. Daniel J. Doran CLASS OF 1985 Mr. and Mrs. Jason T. Driscoll
Mr. Edward G. Gray Mr. Stephen M. Kraz
Mr. John P. Bailey $2,025 Mr. Paul F. Koberger $1,708 Mr. James T. Moore
Colonel James P. Halton Mr. Matthew J. Powers Mr. James O. Neil
Dr. Clifford E. Hotte, PhD Mr. Paul R. Boucher Mr. William J. Ryan, Jr. Mr. James Groark
Mr. Eugene E. Kelenski Mr. and Mrs. Dennis P. Burns Mr. Kevin M. Lanahan CLASS OF 1996
Mr. Robert F. Layman Mr. John J. Cahill, III CLASS OF 1977 Dr. Robert P. Reeves, MD
Mr. Anthony J. Maiello, Jr. Mr. Frank W. Capuano, Jr. $446
Honorable Michael R. McNulty Mr. and Mrs. Peter P. Dziamba $776 CLASS OF 1986
Mr. Stanley J. Merola Mr. Daniel E. Rega Mr. D. Christopher Puls
Mr. Robert D. Roy Mr. Daniel P. Guay $112 Mr. Shaymus R. Schweitzer
page 6 Mr. Patrick A. Russo, Jr. Mr. Paul F. Kleiner
Mr. John P. Ryan, III Mr. John M. Lang, Jr., CPA Dr. Daniel P. Thero CLASS OF 1997
Dr. Robert A. Testo, DDS Mr. Mark A. Petrecki
Mr. Robert L. Ryan, Jr. CLASS OF 1987 $565

CLASS OF 1978 $1,453 Mr. Daniel B. Brown
Mr. Matthew J. Calacone
$1,972 Mr. David C. Brennan Mr. Bradley Camilleri
Mr. John G. Henighan
Mr. Carl W. Engstrom, III Mr. David W. Ranney CLASS OF 1998

$270

Mr. Matthew D. Gooding
Mr. William J. Jabour

Mr. Patrick M. Kilfoile Mr. David R. Seitz Meet our Cadet Brigade Commander
Mr. James W. Rosenberger Mr. Scott R. Sicko – Ben Santandera
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Turner
CLASS OF 1999 Mr. Benjamin M. Wagar Cadet Colonel Santandera

$433 CLASS OF 2007 lives in Troy. He attended

Mr. Brendan P. Flemming $1,100 Tamarac Middle School
Mr. Matthew P. Truax, Esq.
Mr. Gregory P. Burns until 8th grade. As a middle
CLASS OF 2000 Mr. Marc A. Casale
Mr. Kevin P. Girvin school student at La Salle,
$1,867
Class of 2008 Ben got involved in Lasallian
Mr. Timothy C. Barter
Mr. Timothy J. Caramore $3,479 youth. Given Br. Tim’s
Mr. Anthony Casale, III
Mr. Ashley J. Thompson Mr. Patrick T. Gagan strong, positive influence –
Mr. Daniel T. Massey Mr. Sean P. McIntyre
Mr. Edward E. Meyer, Jr. Mr. Donald C. Milos, Jr. Ben soon witnessed what
Mr. Matthew J. Millea Mr. Brian Rana
Mr. Arthur C. Okwesili Mr. Austin D. Sheeley La Salle was all about.
Mr. Louis Polsinello, III Mr. Matthew Stefanik
Mr. Thomas E. Regal Beyond Br. Tim’s politically
Major Adam M. Samiof CLASS OF 2009
powerful talks (Republican)
CLASS OF 2001 $1,282
and stories about meeting
$868 Mr. Michael J. Blais
Mr. Richard G. Hancock Bruce Springsteen, then
Mr. Justin P. Burke Mr. David E. Kovalefsky
Mr. Michael J. Canzeri Mr. Anthony Marois Cadet Private First Class Cadet Colonel Ben Santandera being congratulated
Mr. Eamonn J. Clancy Mr. Jeffrey S. Milos Santandera began to by Mrs. Karen VanRoy, La Salle Institute’s Director of
Mr. Brian Fage Mr. William Reutemann discover his “possible self.” Finance, at the Honors Convocation on May 25, 2016.
Mr. Brian T. Mohan
Mr. Brendan P. Quillinan CLASS OF 2010 Drawn by the exhilaration
Mr. Wei-Jen Yuan
$592 of challenge, Ben joined
CLASS OF 2002
Mr. Charles Carletta the drill team, color-guard, and rifle team, on his way to becoming a squad
$52 Mr. James G. Doran
Mr. Tyler C. Lawrence leader. Meanwhile, he was sensing the call of Christ when leading Vacation Bible
Mr. Nathan M. Schwarz Mr. Vincent J. Planz
Mr. Shawn Quinn School at his church and participating in youth ministry events. Cadet Colonel
CLASS OF 2003 Mr. Charles Reutemann
Mr. Jeremy Stewart Santandera relates that his sole employer has been LSI. Either spending the
$613 Mr. Daniel L. Trombley
Mr. Gary M. Valenti, Jr. summer completing numerous maintenance projects, reviving the Reutemann
Mr. Nolin Borrero, Jr.
Mr. Matthew Cirincione CLASS OF 2011 Gardens, or putting hundreds of hours into the JROTC program, Ben had a
Mr. Jonathan J. Cunningham
Mr. James P. Girvin $175 vision. His intention was to build the Army JROTC program, and, in turn, all of
Mr. Thomas M. McGuirk
Mr. Glen M. Perry Mr. Eamonn Coughlin La Salle Institute into a phenomenal source of student pride; honed by tradition
Mr. John B. Raila, III Mr. Matthew McNally
Mr. Peter M. Van Buren Mr. Francis Seitz and hallmarked by hard work. When asked about a life theme that centers

CLASS OF 2004 CLASS OF 2012 him, Ben stated, “Do what’s right as the only opinion that matters is His.” He

$1,715 $136 elaborated that his perspective is completing the mission at 100% commitment.

Mr. Christopher R. Brayton Mr. James Lentivech Cadet Colonel Santandera’s hope is to earn an appointment to the U. S. Naval
Capt Michael Paul. Brisson, PhD Mr. James T. McDonnell
Mr. Nicholas O. Casale Mr. Alexander Pennington Academy. His career path – an intelligence officer. Should Christ have different
Mr. James J. Larson, III Mr. Erik Riley
Mr. Adam T. Siemiginowski Mr. Stephen Seitz plans, Ben would like to pursue Business Management in college. To know Ben

CLASS OF 2005 CLASS OF 2013 is to not be shocked when he says “I want to be the CEO of Disney or Cadillac.”

$559 $122 He explains that “it’s about the man in the arena, not the spectator” – Teddy

Mr. Matthew C. Boudreau Mr. Jordan Crandall Roosevelt. Ben’s core beliefs are humility, approachability, and never feeling
Mr. Joseph M. Burgess Mr. Daniel Doran
Mr. Liam R. Coughlin Mr. Michael Hope entitled to anything. That is, all must be worked for. Cadet Colonel Santandera,
Mr. Patrick R. McPartlon Mr. Thomas McIntyre
Mr. Andrew M. Touchette both as the Brigade Commander and as a truly decent young man epitomizes
CLASS OF 2014
CLASS OF 2006 one of his hero’s traits; walk softly and carry a big stick (Teddy Roosevelt).
$45
$974
Mr. Austin Bielawa
Mr. Christopher M. Blais Mr. Andrew Milos
Mr. Louis J. Catone Mr. Stefan Von Stetina
Mr. Nicholas A. Czajka
Mr. John J. McLoughlin CLASS OF 2015
Mr. Alexander M. Dean
Mr. Michael V. DeBonis $60
Mr. Gregory D. House
Mr. Patrick A. Little Mr. Matthew Bonanni
Mr. Daniel P. McHale Mr. Sean Mannis
Mr. Terence Musto
Mr. Daniel F. O’Connor page 7
Mr. Jay J. O’Neil

Overview of Giving year on June 30. Look for news on the 1850 campaign in mailings,
email blasts and posts on social media – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The Advancement Office has had a successful year with over $470,000 in
contributions during the 2015-16 fiscal year. In the fall of 2015, we introduced Whether through the Annual Fund, scholarships, founding partnerships
a redesigned Cadet Calling which was well received by our alumni and friends or special events, your contributions have a daily impact in the lives of our
of La Salle Institute. In the spring of 2016, we launched our highly successful students. The money raised helps fund academic programs, extracurricular
500 in 50 campaign. During the 50-day period from April 7 through May 26, activities, financial aid and technology.
we received 608 donations totaling $83,000 and secured a $15,000 challenge
grant from an anonymous alumnus. Our sincere thanks go out to the Alumni On behalf of La Salle Institute thank you for all that you do!
Association, alumni, and friends of La Salle for their support of our efforts.
Sincerely,
Looking forward to the spring of 2017, we will be launching our 1850 Grace Reuter
campaign in honor of the year that La Salle Institute was founded. Our goal Assistant Director of Advancement
is to secure $185,000 in donations from March 1 through the end of the fiscal [email protected]

2016 Awards Dinner Our 2016 Honorees:
Mr. Charles Shank, ’82,
On Thursday, September 22, 2016, the La Salle Mr. John Weaver, ’55 and
community gathered at the Franklin Terrace Mr. Francis Schafer, ’48.
Ballroom to honor Mr. John C. Weaver ’55, the
recipient of the Brother James L. Romond Award,
and Mr. Francis J. Schafer ’48 and Mr. Charles
P. Shank ’82 the recipients of the Distinguished
Alumnus of the Year Award. Congratulations to
all of our honorees!

Our 2016 Honorees enjoying a congratulatory moment.

Presentation of the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
Award to Mr. Charles Shank, ’82 by Alumni Association
President, Nicholas Laiacona, ’62. Mr. Shank devoted
11 years to La Salle Institute as a Trustee and 6 years
as President of the Alumni Association. Mr. Shank is
the proud father of two La Salle young alumni,
Brian, ’10 and David, ’14.

Presentation of the Brother James L. Romond Award
to John C. Weaver, ’55 by La Salle Institute Principal,
Dr. Paul D. Fallon.

Master of Ceremonies and Past President of the
Alumni Association, Mr. Timothy Whitelaw, ’82.

John C. Weaver, ’55 recipient of the 2016 Brother Presentation of the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Tim Whitelaw, ‘82 and Nick Laiacona, ’62 enjoying a
James L. Romond Award addressing the audience at Award to Mr. Francis Schafer, ’48 by Alumni Association relaxing moment before the beginning of the festivities.
the September 22, 2016 Awards Dinner. The “Brother President, Nicholas Laiacona, ’62. A veteran of the
James” award is the highest recognition that La Salle United States Army, businessman, philanthropist and
Institute offers. The award is given in recognition of loving husband, Mr. Schafer is a loyal and devoted
tireless service that results in the growth of La Salle alumnus having served on the Board of Trustees as
Institute. Congratulations Mr. Weaver! an active and now an honorary member. Mr. Schafer’s
generosity of time and treasure is greatly appreciated
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Fiscal Year 2015–2016 Donors: Family & Friends

Mr. and Mrs. David E Abbott Mr. Robert E. Dufresne Mrs. Alicia M. Klingaman Mr. and Mrs. Allen C. Rondeau
Mr. Burke Adams Mrs. Jean R. Dwyer Mrs. Alyce D. Knabe Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rotello
Aeon Nexus Corporation Mr. Richard L. Eddings, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy B. Knerr Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Samboy
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Electronic Business Products, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Kovalefsky Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc.
Sciences Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J Emminger La Torre Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc. Brother Thomas Scanlan
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Angle Exterior Consulting and Roof Mgmt Mr. and Mrs. Kevin LaFerriere Mr. Paul H. Scannell
Anonymous Mr. Art Farrington Mr. Gary Lauver Mr. and Mrs. Paul Scher
Mr. and Mrs. G. Michael Apostol Fidelity Investments Dr. Shannon Lenet Schoolhouse Road Pediatrics
Automotive Dealer Supplies Mr. Derrick A. Filley Mrs. Frances Lengua Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schuler
Ms. Elena Avila Dr. and Mrs. James Finnerty Mr. and Mrs. Peter Luizzi, Jr. Schuyler Bakery, Inc.
Axa Advisors First Niagara Bank Luizzi Bros. Sealcoating & Striping LLC Scott, Stackrow & Co., P.C.
Mrs. Victoria Barthel Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Fitzgerald, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Luke Mr. and Mrs. Karl E. Seitz
Dr. Douglas Tony Beane, DVM Mr. Charles F. Flanagan Ms. Donna MacNary Ms. Karen M. Senecal
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Behan Mr. Keith R. Flike Ms. Virginia Maffia-Tobler Shank & Falvey Insurance, Inc.
Bell’s Driving School Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Flynn, Sr. Mr. Daniel B. Maloney Mr. and Mrs. Francis C. Sheeley
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Bielawa Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Flynn, Jr. Mangione INC Ms. Cara L. Sherling
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bissonette Friends of 112th Street Mrs. Margaret P. Marro Mrs. Colleen Sicko
Mr. Bruce Boivin Mr. Robert Fritz Ms. Mary E. Martinez Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Dr. and Dr. Pierino G. Bonanni Ms. Christine Furstoss Mr. and Mrs. Richard McDevitt Dr. and Dr. Douglas B. Smail
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Boudreau Mr. Thomas M. Gagan Mr. and Mrs. Dennis McEvoy 1st Sgt Durvell S. Smith
Mr. Jesse L. Braverman Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Gallati Ms. Diane McGuirk Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Smith
Mrs. Kathleen Brearton Mrs. Judy Gallerie Mr. and Mrs. William F. McIntyre Mr. William A. Snyder, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Brennan Mr. Joseph L. Geiger Mr. and Mrs. Christopher McKenna Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Sobolewski
Mr. James G. Brennan Dr. and Dr. Bret Gelder Mr. and Mrs. Edmund J. McMahon Mr. and Mrs. Jon R. Sorensen
Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Brewer General Atomics Mr. and Mrs. Christopher E. McNally Mr. and Mrs. John P. Spath
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Brickner Mrs. Donna Geppi Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mehlman St. Michael the Archangel
Brothers of the Christian Schools FSC DENA Mrs. Cheryl Ginsburg-Smith Michael’s Banquet House Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Stark
Ms. Mary Brown Mr. and Mrs. James E. Girvin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Micklas Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Stepp
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas J. Bruno, Jr. Dr. Virginia Giugliano Mid-state Industries, Ltd Ms. Therese Stillman
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burke Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Golden Mr. and Mrs. David E. Mietlicki Ms. Christine Stone
Mrs. Lisa K. Burke Goldman Sachs Matching Gift Program Ms. Katherine Miller Student Styles
Capital District N.Y. Assn. of the US Army (AUSA) Mr. and Mrs. Gregory T. Goldstein Col and Mrs. Kevin R. Moore Mr. John Sullivan
Dr. Cathleen A. Carney Grand Premier Tires & Custom Wheels Mrs. Alexandra Moore Ms. Judith Tate
Mrs. David L. Carson Mrs. Roberta A. Grieco Moore Fire Extinguisher Co., LLC Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs PC
Ms. Marilyn Carson GTM Payroll Services Inc. Leonard A. Muhs The Benevity Community Impact Fund
Mrs. Mary E. Casale Mr. John J. Guzy Ms. Catherine Murtagh The Beverage Mart
Mr. and Mrs. David Catallo Mrs. Donna Messore Halse Dr. and Mrs. Ronald V. Musto The GE Foundation
Christian Brothers of La Salle Institute Mr. and Mrs. William T. Hanlon Mr. and Mrs. Judith and Clifford J. Myers The Lawrence I. & Blanche H. Rhodes
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Ciraulo, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Hansen New York Life Foundation Memorial Fund
Class of 1982 Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hart Northeast Wealth Management, LLC Mr. Robert C. Tobin
Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Clemente Ms. Karen Hausler Occidental Petroleum Mr. William Tobler
Columbia Development Companies Ms. Mary Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Daniel O’Leary Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation
Committee to Re-Elect County Executive Jimino Mr. and Dr. William Heffernan Overit Media Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Tyrrell, Sr.
Mr. John C. Conrad Mrs. Mary Hickey Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Patrick Mrs. Katherine M. Underwood
Mrs. Kristine A. Conroy Mr. and Mrs. David C. Higgins Mr. and Mrs. William J. Patry Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Valiquette
Mr. Blaise Constantakes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hoffman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Pezzolla Mrs. Karen VanRoy
Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Cooney Mr. William J. Hope Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Mr. and Mrs. Thomas VanWormer
Mr. and Mrs. David B. Costa Hugh Johnson Advisors LLC Mr. and Mrs. John J. Pickett Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Vignali
Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Coughlin Mr. and Mrs. Denis R Hurley, Jr. Pioneer Savings Bank Mr. and Mrs. Allen Vollmer
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Crandall IBM International Mr. and Mrs. David & Beth S. Plummer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Von Stetina
Crawford Door & Window Sales Mr. and Mrs. Robert Iwanicki Polsinello Fuels, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Terry W. Wagar
Mr. and Dr. Mark A. Crisafulli Jack Byrne Ford Mr. Paul Powers Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Wagner
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Crowley Joseph P. Mangione, Inc. Ms. Sallyann Purcell-Beaudry Wainschaf Associates, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. David Crudo Brother Joseph Jozwiak, FSC Mrs. Mary E. Raila Dr. Daniel Walczyk
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Harry Keefe Ms. Stephanie Randall Ms. Sarah Waldorf
Ms. Christina Daley Ms. Jill A. Kehn Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Rapp Mr. and Mrs. John Wasielewski
Daniel D. Purcell Funeral Home Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Kehn Ms. Karen Rappleyea Wells Communications
Brother Ralph Darmento Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T. Kennedy Raytheon Wells Fargo Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Deal Mr. Thomas V. Kenney, Jr. Ms. Mary Ellen Regal Mr. Allan Windover
Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Denio Mr. John W. Kenyon Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reinemann Mr. Mark F. Worden
Ms. Mary Depietro KeyBank Foundation Renss. Co. Dev. Agency Mr. and Mrs. James Wyanski
Dr. and Mrs. Michael DeSanti, DDS Mr. and Mrs. David Kile Mrs. Alfred Renzi Dr. and Mrs. Hong-Hsee Yuan
Brother Mark DiPietro Mrs. Lois Kind Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Reuter Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A Zepf
Mrs. Judy DiRienzo Kingsway Arms Nursing Center, Inc. Mrs. Phyllis M. Riley Mr. and Mrs. Marc Zeyak

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La Salle History

A Tribute to Vietnam War Era Veterans at La Salle Institute
MARCH 29, 2016

The La Salle Institute Alumni Association and the Capital District of New and five members from AUSA. Nick Laiacona, Alumni President and Past
York (CDNY) Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) President of the CDNY Chapter, chaired the committee. The event was a
co-sponsored “A Tribute to Vietnam War Era Veterans” that was held in the huge success with 135 attendees including families and friends of those
La Salle cafeteria on March 29, 2016 (Vietnam Veterans Day). The CDNY killed in Vietnam, alumni, six local politicians, veterans’ organizations and
Chapter is a registered partner of the United States of America’s 50th community members. Dave Kissick was the MC and entertainment was
Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration. We honored all Vietnam provided by Gary Ferris (Good Morning Vietnam style). A total of $5,953
Era Veterans of all services and their families with emphasis on the La Salle was raised at the event in support of the JROTC Leadership Program. Five
Alumni Vietnam Veterans and especially those who died in Vietnam (listed posters of those killed in Vietnam were on display. The posters have been
below). The committee had eight members from the La Salle Community framed and are on display in the school.

A grateful school remembers…

Staff Sergeant Captain First Lieutenant Specialist Petty Officer Third Class
Bernard J. Wait James J. Masotti Donald J. Egan Four Glenn R. Brust William F. McNulty
US Army US Army, MACV USMC US Army US Navy
1st Cav Division Died May 28, 1965 3rd Marine Division 4th Infantry Division 1st Marine Division
Died January 29, 1966 Class of 1955 Died February 12, 1967 Died January 30, 1968 Died August 9, 1970
Class of 1950 Class of 1960 Class of 1964 Class of 1964

Left to right - LTC(R) Nick Laiacona, President La Salle Alumni Left to right - John J. McNulty III, ’64 and The Honorable Michael R. McNulty, ‘65
Association, and Dr. Marc Clement Class of 1962 at the Vietnam Veterans Tribute honoring their late brother, Petty Officer Third Class
William F. McNulty ’64

In Honor and Memory of a True Lasallian
– Mr. Art Farrington

In late October, La Salle Institute lost a teacher, La Salle football team, under the leadership of
mentor and friend. Mr. Art Farrington passed quarterback Kyle Borey, presented the children of
away after contracting a fatal infection. While his Mr. Farrington with a beautiful team picture that
illness was sudden and his death was shocking, included “Coach Farrington.” As the year moves
the La Salle family united to support his children. on, Mr. Farrington’s presence is still felt when
As a long-time coach and guidance counselor someone with a strong Brooklyn accent mutters
at La Salle Institute, his gregarious personality a word in the hallways. While never to be outdone
and genuine concern for all whom he met were in the “cups of coffee per day category,” the staff
only overshadowed by his transparency and and faculty reminisce about his journey down
ability to genuinely acknowledge the good within the hall balancing multiple cups of coffee each
others. When conducting his wake in the La Salle morning. Perhaps the memory we carry with us
Institute Dr. Porcelli Memorial Chapel, hundreds most often is his candor when ‘telling it like it is.’
of mourners arrived to remember the incredible A true champion of students and friend, we loved
kindness and compassion of Art Farrington. The that guy. Rest in peace, Art.

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Fiscal Year 2015–16 Donors: In Honor & Memory

Amerinet Mr. Marc Dikant Mr. and Mrs. Richard Keeler Dr. and Mrs. Richard H. Phillips
Mr. Stewart W. Anklin Mr. Jeffrey L. Distefano Ms. Ann Kelly Mr. William B. Picotte
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Aram Ms. Kathy Dresch Mrs. Dorothy J. King Ms. Marilyn Pusatere
Bank of Utica Ms. Nancy C. Dubner Mr. David B. Klingaman Mr. and Mrs. John Raleigh
Mr. Frank Bevevino Mr. and Mrs. George Durant Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lance Mr. Earle Reed
Ms. Suzanne C. Bollinger Mr. and Mrs. David A. Fazioli Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lang Mr. and Mrs. John Reid
Mr. D. Rex Bryce Mr. and Mrs. Earl B. Feiden Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lawrence Ms. Donna Roberts
Ms. Luella Buono Fire Marshal Benevolent Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Mack, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert F Roy, III
Mr. Joseph C. Bursey Mr. Charles Maguire Dr. and Mrs. John Rymanowski
Mr. Jeffrey Cergoi Assoc of NC, Inc. Ms. Andrea Mahee Ms. Helena Sadik
Ms. Linda A. Chrystal Ms. Jane T. Freihofer Manna Certified Public Accountants Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sarner
Kathryn Clark-Rogerson Mr. John J. Geleta Mr. Bing Markee Dr. Hilton Segal, DMD
Clifton Park Family Medicine Mr. Michael Gerhardt Ms. Mary E. Martinez Ms. Rosemary Shaughnessy
Doris and Frank Colaruotolo Ms. Marie Gorman Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Massaroni Mr. and Mrs. Ted Shields
Dr. and Mrs. Peter H. Collins Ms. Michele Goyette Mrs. Melva Max Mr. Richard Singleton
Colonie EMS Benevolent Association Ms. Maureen Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Mayrer, Sr. Ms. Jean M. Stanton
Mr. Francesco Commisso Mr. and Mrs. William Grimaldi Ms. Rose Joanne Mazzei Mr. and Mrs. Douglass Stevens
Mr. David Condoluci Mr. and Mrs. Habich Ms. Maureen McGrath Mr. John Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Conlen Mr. and Mrs. John Haley Mr. and Mrs. Michael Merges The Linde Group
Mr. Seamus Crotty Mr. Wayne Hartmann Ms. Theresa Micklas The McCarthy Charities, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. David H. Crounse Healthplex Mr. and Mrs. James Nash Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Tompkins
Mr. William Crowell Ms. Roseann Hoeye Mr. Chris Nocella Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Uhlig
Curtis Lumber Ms. Jean Holmes Ms. Joyce Nocella Mr. James C. Van Buren
Kieran Daly Mrs. Deven Horne Ms. Jane O’Brien Mr. Dirck C. Van Deusen
Ms. Ellie DeBonis Ms. Nancy P. Howson Otterbeck Builders, INC Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Walsh
Ms. Donna M. Deeb Huck Finn’s Warehouse Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Palmo Mr. Matthew W Zabek
Ms. Lisa DeJesus Mr. E. Stewart Jones, Jr. Pember Construction
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Delaney Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Keating Mr. Edward Perkins
Mr. Daniel P. Di Giacomo Ms. Mary Keefe Ms. Joan Phillips
Mr. Buzz Keefe

2016 Class Reunions

In September there were reunion dinners in honor of the classes of 1966 and 2006.

The class of 1966’s 50th Reunion was held on
September 24, 2016 at Van Schaick Country
Island Country Club. The reunion was attended
by (left to right bottom row) Mike Rodino, Frank
Hart, Mike Asbury, Jack Lagitch, Charlie Ward,
John McGrath, Tom O’Konski, Marty Conroy,
Jim Parslow, Jerry Flinton, Chuck Rancourt and
Matt Brady. (Left to right back row) Nick Teta,
Dave Willson, Ed Reutemann, John Murphy, Jack
Lawrence, Jerry Tysiak, Lenny St. Gelais, Tom
Golden and John Rose.

The class of 2006’s 10th Reunion was held on
September 24, 2016 at Brown’s Brewing Co.
Taproom. The reunion was attended by (back
row) Stephen Valiquette, Benjamin Wagar,
Andrew Walsh, Louis Catone, Timothy McEvoy,
Marvin Horne, Gregory Korberger; (middle row)
Daniel Suozzo, Justin Finning, Charles Moreland,
Matthew Emminger, Timothy Bandel, Gregory
House, Manuel Pardo, Joseph Charron; (seated)
Shane Hendry, David Seitz, Christopher Larson,
Alexander Dean and Patrick Little.

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La Salle’s 2016-2017 Calendar of Events La Salle Institute NON PROFIT ORG
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Christmas with the Cadets Concert Friday, December 9 PERMIT NO XXX
Alumni Hockey Game Saturday, January 21
Spring Open House Sunday, March 12 ************AUTO**3-DIGIT 128
Annual Auction/Gala Saturday, March 25 Gramercy Communications
Drama Production Thursday & Friday, April 6 & 7 24 4th St.
Spring Band Concert Wednesday, April 26 Troy, NY 12180
Friday, April 28
Race for Education Field Day Tuesday, May 9
Officers Commissioning Saturday, June 3
High School Graduation Sunday, June 11
Flag Day Parade Saturday, June 17

Middle School Graduation

Making Strides to Make a Difference

For Brendan Bartow ’17, scoring a goal is donations for his senior year in excess of $6,500.
simply part of his job as a member of the La His total for his four years at La Salle Institute
Salle Institute varsity soccer team. Brendan’s exceeded an impressive $12,000. Brendan along
goals do not stop at the soccer goal posts. His with family, friends, classmates and teammates
other goal is to raise money and awareness for laced up their walking shoes for the Making
breast cancer. According to his mother, Mrs. Strides Walk on Saturday, October 15, 2016. It
Kate Bartow, “His personal goal was to reach was a beautiful autumn walk for a great cause.
$10,000 before graduating this year, but with the
generosity of the soccer families, t-shirt sales at A leader on and off of the soccer field, Brendan
the school, support from the community when exemplifies the Lasallian tenets of truth, honor
he asked for raffle donations and raffle sales, he and duty. Thank you Brendan, super fundraiser,
exceeded that goal!” Exceed he did, with total soccer player and La Salle Cadet!

Brendan Bartow ’17, La Salle Institute soccer teams and their families – real soccer players do wear pink Athletics Update
Super Fundraiser! and wear it well!
The Athletic Department is happy to announce
Homecoming 2016 a brand new scoreboard for our varsity field for
the sports of soccer, football, and lacrosse. The
Members of the 50th Reunion Class of 1966, Members of the 50th Reunion Class shaking scoreboard is the generous donation of the Burke
Mr. John Rose and Mr. Tom O’Konski prepare hands with the members of the varsity football Family - Tom, Regina, Tom, Courtney, and Jerry
for the ceremonial coin toss at the La Salle team. “We all felt the welcome we received ‘16. Jerry Burke is a freshman at Georgetown
Homecoming Game on September 23, 2016. not only from the football team, but from University and will be pitching for the Hoyas
every member of the La Salle community. Just beginning in spring 2017.
remember, when you see that freshman in the
halls, they are the next leaders of La Salle, just The newest addition to the La Salle Institute
as you are today. He is your brother…The class athletic program is modified football. Modified
of 1966 is proud of all of you and what you football is open to students in grades 7 and 8.
represent.” – Jack Lawrence ‘66 The team is coached by Mr. Dave Gagnon and
was undefeated in their first season. Go Cadets!

The athletic department also created the CADETS
Booster Club. The Booster Club is responsible for
all athletic fundraising, including but not limited
to fall, winter and spring Media Guides and The
Cadet Open. For questions about how to become
involved in the CADETS Booster Club please
contact:

Andrew Santandera at
518.283.2500 ext. 279 or by email at
[email protected].

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