TWENTY SECOND ANNUALROMAN CATHOLIC

HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI’SSPORTS HALL OF FAME

Induction Awards Dinner

FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012

Williamson’s RestaurantHorsham, Pennsylvania

2012

Special Congrats to Joe McCourt & Scott Paxson

and Tom Shirley

-Dave Falcione’77

ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT/RECTOR † 301 N. Broad Street † Phila., PA 19107-1094 † 215-627-1270 † Fax: 215-627-4979 † jflanagan@romancatholichs.com †

April 13, 2012 Dear Roman Family, It is my pleasure to greet you at this 2012 Roman Catholic High School Alumni Association Sports Hall of Fame. I appreciate your attendance at this prestigious gathering of Cahillites, as we honor Roman alumni and distinguished guests who have achieved admirably in their respective sports and by their service to God, community, and Roman Catholic. We love to talk about the individual and team accomplishments of Roman Catholic. We enjoy conversations about legendary players, coaches and teams. This evening, we reminisce from the class of 1937, Larry Larthey, to our current football coach Joe McCourt ’01, to this year’s scholar-athlete Stephen Paul ’12. I congratulate all of the Sports Hall of Fame recipients. In 1904, Roman won its first championship with football. The championship banners in the gymnasium include a team from every decade since then. We are proud of our continued athletic heritage at Roman. Striving for excellence in all that we do is important. The way we practice and perform are indicators of coaches, players and teams forming a bond to be the best that they can be. I hope that Roman Catholic continues to do well in all that we do: athletics, academics, activities and alumni involvement. Please help us keep the traditions and championship spirit alive at Broad and Vine. Essentially, we strive to love and serve our God with all our heart and strength. This is at the center and soul of a true champion of Roman Catholic! God bless you and God bless the Roman Family! Peace,

Fr. John B. Flanagan

April 13, 2012

Dear Roman Family,

It is my pleasure to greet you at this 2012 Roman Catholic High School Alumni Association Sports Hall of Fame. I appreciate your attendance at this prestigious gathering of Cahillites, as we honor Roman alumni and distinguished guests who have achieved admirably in their respective sports and by their service to God, community, and Roman Catholic.

We love to talk about the individual and team accomplishments of Roman Catholic. We enjoy conversations about legendary players, coaches and teams. This evening, we reminisce from the class of 1937, Larry Larthey, to our current football coach Joe McCourt ’01, to this year’s scholar-athlete Stephen Paul ’12. I congratulate all of the Sports Hall of Fame recipients. In 1904, Roman won its first championship with football. The championship banners in the gymnasium include a team from every decade since then. We are proud of our continued athletic heritage at Roman.

Striving for excellence in all that we do is important. The way we practice and perform are indicators of coaches, players and teams forming a bond to be the best that they can be. I hope that Roman Catholic continues to do well in all that we do: athletics, academics, activities and alumni involvement. Please help us keep the traditions and championship spirit alive at Broad and Vine.

Essentially, we strive to love and serve our God with all our heart and strength. This is at the center and soul of a true champion of Roman Catholic! God bless you and God bless the Roman Family! Peace,

Fr. John B. Flanagan

ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL † 301 N. Broad Street † Phila., PA 19107-1094 † 215-627-1270 † Fax: 215-627-4979 † roneill@romancatholichs.com †

April 13, 2012 Dear Friends of Catholic High, I extend to you the warmest of welcomes this evening. This is a very special event for us at Roman Catholic, and we do look forward to it each year. Today we put the present on hold and rewind back to our glorious past and our legion of heroes who constantly remind us of our bright and promising future. Congratulations to our new inductees and their very proud families. We have a rich history, and you are now an integral part of it. Tonight as we eavesdrop on the countless stories that will fill this room about this game or that meet or match, we all vicariously share in your glory and the glory that you have brought to Catholic High. You took your coach’s challenge for excellence seriously, you worked hard and gave it your very best, and you succeeded. Roman Catholic has always put forth the maximum effort to fulfill our mission of education - the total person. The legacy of Thomas Cahill’s dream is indelibly imprinted in the mind, body, and spirit of each and every one of our students. Our sports programs have always been the great equalizer of any obvious differences of race, creed, or color. The team is the great melting pot where young men meet, bond, and form lifelong friendships. The strength of our Cahillite tradition has always been our diversity, and that is still true today 122 years later. The presence of God and the strong sense of spirituality that are mentioned by the coaching staff to their players are paramount in promoting our mission of Spirituality through our sports program. I take a great deal of pride as Principal of Roman Catholic to be able to offer every Varsity Catholic League Sport to our young men and their families. There is truly an opportunity for every student to excel in the sport of his choice in one of the most respected leagues in the nation. I thank our Athletic Department, Mr. Dennis DiGiovanni ’02, and Mr. John Pensabene for an excellent program. I thank our coaches, assistant coaches, managers, and moderators for the quality time that they spend with our students. Once again, Congratulations to our new inductees; this is truly your day. I hope that you are as proud of this wonderful honor as we are proud of you and your fantastic accomplishments in the name of the Purple and Gold. Tonight Roman honors its heroes, and so it should be. Gratefully,

Mr. Robert P. O’Neill

April 13, 2012

Dear Friends of Catholic High,

I extend to you the warmest of welcomes this evening. This is a very special event for us at Roman Catholic, and we do look forward to it each year. Today we put the present on hold and rewind back to our glorious past and our legion of heroes who constantly remind us of our bright and promising future.

Congratulations to our new inductees and their very proud families. We have a rich history, and you are now an integral part of it.

Tonight as we eavesdrop on the countless stories that will fill this room about this game or that meet or match, we all vicariously share in your glory and the glory that you have brought to Catholic High. You took your coach’s challenge for excellence seriously, you worked hard and gave it your very best, and you succeeded.

Roman Catholic has always put forth the maximum effort to fulfill our mission of education - the total person. The legacy of Thomas Cahill’s dream is indelibly imprinted in the mind, body, and spirit of each and every one of our students. Our sports programs have always been the great equalizer of any obvious differences of race, creed, or color. The team is the great melting pot where young men meet, bond, and form lifelong friendships. The strength of our Cahillite tradition has always been our diversity, and that is still true today 122 years later.

The presence of God and the strong sense of spirituality that are mentioned by the coaching staff to their players are paramount in promoting our mission of Spirituality through our sports program. I take a great deal of pride as Principal of Roman Catholic to be able to offer every Varsity Catholic League Sport to our young men and their families. There is truly an opportunity for every student to excel in the sport of his choice in one of the most respected leagues in the nation.

I thank our Athletic Department, Mr. Dennis DiGiovanni ’02, and Mr. John Pensabene for an excellent program. I thank our coaches, assistant coaches, managers, and moderators for the quality time that they spend with our students.

Once again, Congratulations to our new inductees; this is truly your day. I hope that you are as proud of this wonderful honor as we are proud of you and your fantastic accomplishments in the name of the Purple and Gold. Tonight Roman honors its heroes, and so it should be.

Gratefully,

Mr. Robert P. O’Neill

April 13, 2012

Greetings Fellow Alumni and Friends of Roman Catholic High School:

As your Alumni Association, I welcome you to the twenty-second annual Sports Hall of Fame Banquet. Roman is a school of history and tradition and no matter how many years it has been since we walked the halls of Broad and Vine, Cahillites form a bond which lasts through the generations. Each of us takes pride in the accomplishments of one another.

I am proud to represent the Alumni Association this evening as we gather to induct the Class of 2012. The youngest member of the Sports Hall of Fame is Stephen Paul as he received the Senior Scholar Athlete Award. To Stephen, all the inductees and special award recipients – Congratulations and thank you for all you have done to make Catholic High such a special place! Your accomplishments speak well not only of your personal performance and abilities, but also for our beloved Alma Mater. Catholic High relishes the achievements of the loyal Sons of Cahill. The competitions you entered, the victories you won, the records you have broken, have all become a part of the great legacy of our school. Without a doubt, you represent the best in Philadelphia athletics.

Warmest regards,

Lawrence J. Elliott ’66PresidentRoman Catholic High School Alumni Association

April 13, 2012

Dear Fellow Alumni and friends of Roman Catholic High School,

On behalf of Roman Catholic High School, the Alumni Association, and my fellow SHOF Committee members, I welcome you to the twenty-second annual Sports Hall of Fame Awards dinner. This year we welcome the 221st through 230th inductees to be placed on Broad & Vine’s 1st floor “Sports Wall of Fame.”

As Chairman, I have the pleasure of working with the most dedicated committee members. I wish to thank them for all they do throughout the year. I also wish to thank every person at Roman’s Development Office, led by Denise LePera. Without the Development staff and numerous Alumni volunteers many important tasks would not be completed for this event.

We welcome the “new class” back to Broad & Vine and look forward to hearing your stories of yore. The inductees this year exemplify achievement in sport and have brought notoriety to Catholic High. The committee is happy to scroll your names on the roll of inductees.

We welcome our special award recipients. Their love, dedication, and time to others, whether on the field of play or in life, is hard to measure. We are so pleased that you have joined us.

Finally, Stephen Paul ’12, our “Patrick E. Ward ’66” award recipient, continues the long line of great “scholar-athletes” at Catholic High.

Again, congratulations to you and your families. May God continue to bless Roman Catholic High School, its faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

Sincerely,

John G. Livewell, ‘91Chairman, RCHS Sports Hall of Fame

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April 13, 2012 Dear Fellow Alumni and friends of Roman Catholic High School, On behalf of Roman Catholic High School, the Alumni Association, and my fellow SHOF Committee members, I welcome you to the twenty-second annual Sports Hall of Fame Awards dinner. This year we welcome the 221st through 230th inductees to be placed on Broad & Vine’s 1st floor “Sports Wall of Fame.” As Chairman, I have the pleasure of working with the most dedicated committee members. I wish to thank them for all they do throughout the year. I also wish to thank every person at Roman’s Development Office, led by Denise LePera. Without the Development staff and numerous Alumni volunteers many important tasks would not be completed for this event. We welcome the “new class” back to Broad & Vine and look forward to hearing your stories of yore. The inductees this year exemplify achievement in sport and have brought notoriety to Catholic High. The committee is happy to scroll your names on the roll of inductees. We welcome our special award recipients. Their love, dedication, and time to others, whether on the field of play or in life, is hard to measure. We are so pleased that you have joined us. Finally, Steven Paul ’12, our “Patrick E. Ward ’66” award recipient, continues the long line of great “scholar-athletes” at Catholic High. Again, congratulations to you and your families. May God continue to bless Roman Catholic High School, its faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Sincerely,

John G. Livewell, ‘91 Chairman, RCHS Sports Hall of Fame

ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

ALUMNI SPORTS HALL OF FAMETwenty Second Induction Awards Ceremony

OPENING REMARKSJohn Livewell ’91 - Chairman

GRACE

INTRODUCTIONDan Hoban ’92

Toastmaster

WELCOMERev. John B. Flanagan - President/Rector, R.C.H.S

PRESENTATION OF INDUCTEES AND SPECIAL AWARD RECIPIENTS

PURPLE AND GOLD

the sports hall of fame’s

loyal sons of cahill

john spino – class of 1964

john was a friend to many in the roman community and loyal to all. he held the hall of fame’s ministry

sacred and in high esteem and was a charter member of the sports hall of fame committee. john also

served shof as chairman for awards and co-chair for the induction ceremony. he served roman in many

other ways – mostly behind the scenes - including spearheading the group that made huge improvements to

cahill field in the 80s….and his coaching feats are legendary – both at roman, the catholic league and in

his east falls community. the hall of fame committee congratulates one of our own for achieving this high

honor of recognition.

gene murray – class of 1946

over the many years that roman has produced young men for the world, one of the more prominent was

gene. successful in everything he did – whether it be academics, athletics or business acumen – gene gave

back to roman tenfold. he was a constant presence at roman functions from the annual memorial mass &

communion breakfasts to the annual cahill field fairs to the committee formed to help overcome the

archdiocese’s wish to shut roman’s doors in 1985 to president of the alumni association in 1994. gene was

also a charter member of the sports hall of fame committee and served diligently in the committee’s

formative years.

joe rogers - class of 1943

joe excelled at two sports while at roman – football & basketball - and was nationally ranked while

playing football at villanova in the mid 40s. he never allowed the roman spirit to leave his being and

cherished supporting roman any time, any where. a charter member of the sports hall of fame committee,

he, along with other dedicated alumni, helped to form the centennial sports committee that evolved into

shof and eventually became a stand alone committee of the alumni association. joe was inducted into the

hall in our inaugural year - 1991

thank you, john thank you, gene thank you, joe

+ rest in peace +

LARRY LARTHEYCLASS OF 1937

Larry Larthey was one of those special Cahillites whose incredible accomplishments on the playing field were exceeded by the exemplary life he led following graduation.

Larry Larthey, the son of Irish immigrants, hailed from Gesu parish in North Philadelphia.

A stellar athlete, Larry excelled at both football and track. In football, he was the recipient of numerous honors and distinctions.In track, Larry was the captain of his team, and was also the Catholic League Sprint Champion.

In addition, Larry was also an outstanding boxer for his local Philadelphia boxing team.

For his exceptional play in football and track, Larry was offered a scholarship to Fordham University, but instead chose to serve his country, and enlisted in the U.S. Armed Services. During World War II, Larry was deployed overseas, but was sent back to the States by the army after his youngest brother, Frank ’40, was killed during battle in France. Larry’s other brother, John, was also deployed overseas, and Larry served as a drill sergeant for the duration of the war.

Larry’s motto was: “Always give more of yourself than expected to improve the lives of others.” That was never more apparent than the day Larry happened to be passing by a burning building and ran in to save a toddler from the flames. The newspaper featured a photo of Larry holding the child with the headline “Sprint Champ Saves Child From Burning Building,” and Larry was hailed as a hero by the local media. Roman alumni from across the region beamed with pride.

Larry and his wife Ann raised 6 children (Francis, Lawrence ’68, Dolores, Clare, Henry, and Carol), and he retired as a Prudential Life Insurance Agent.The SHOF committee is proud to posthumously induct Larry Larthey into the RCHS Sports Hall of Fame.

1947 SWIM TEAMIn 1947, two of the greatest

athletic teams to ever represent the Purple and Gold made their mark in the annals of Philadelphia scholastic sports history.

One, the 1947 Football team, is widely known, but the other team, while not widely known among the general public, is held in such high regard by competitive swimming enthusiasts, that in many ways, their accomplishments are just as incredible, and they will finally be properly recognized tonight as one of the greatest teams in Catholic High sports history.

The 1947 Swimming Team was the first Catholic High swimming team to win the Catholic League title. In addition, the team also won the coveted City Title, as well as the prestigious National Catholic Championship title.Members of the team won an astonishing 13 individual titles, with Allan Rhodes ’47 winning 5 titles and Bill Dorsch ’48 winning 4. Dorsch’s backstroke time was so impressive that he gained national recognition.

Remarkably, there are six current members of the R.C.H.S. Sports Hall of Fame that were on the 1947 Swimming Team (including Moderator – Father Paul Cahill ’26).

In addition, returning members of the 1947 team then went on to help the Cahillites win the 1948 Catholic League championship the following year!

The members of the 1947 Swimming Team are:Manager – Sam Marshall, Coach – ‘Chap’ Rafferty, Moderator – Rev. Paul J. Cahill, Captain – Allan Rhodes, Jack Kennedy, George Lanning, Bud Rhodes, Bill Dorsch, Joe McCrossen, Jack Smith, Bill Hoctor, Jack Fagan, Ted Wolpert, Tom Kennedy, Joe Smith, Jack Claffey and Frank Lawlor.

The SHOF committee is proud to induct the 1947 Swimming Team into the RCHS Sports Hall of Fame.

RAY DOVELL

CLASS OF 1954Ray Dovell arrived at Broad and Vine

in 1950, hailing from St. Francis Xavier parish in Fairmount.

Ray quickly established himself as a skilled basketball player at Roman, as well as a leader. By the time he was a senior, Ray had become one of the best players in the Catholic League and was chosen as the team captain. He helped lead the Cahillites to a respectable 8-6 record and Ray was the 2nd leading scorer in the Catholic League that year with 19.2 ppg. His outstanding play that year earned him an All-Catholic selection.

Ray was also selected as one of six “Men of Distinction” in the 1954 RCHS Yearbook.

Following graduation from Roman, Ray attended St. Joseph’s University and was inducted into the Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society. He received a B.S. in Accounting in 1958.

Ray coached basketball and baseball for 10 years in the Juniata Park Boys Club and was also inducted into the Brewerytown Fairmount Hall of Fame.

Ray retired as a Construction Engineer for the City of Philadelphia and was a Master Chief in the U.S. Naval Reserves. He is also a former member of the Professional Society of Civil Engineers.

Ray and his wife Margaret raised 3 children (Grace, Raymond, and Joseph) and now have 7 grandchildren.

The SHOF committee is proud to induct Ray Dovell into the RCHS Sports Hall of Fame.

JOHN SPINOCLASS OF 1964

John Spino arrived at Roman in 1960 from St. Bridget’s parish in East Falls. Known for his speed and agility, John was a star football player and track athlete for the Cahillites

His 98 yard TD reception against Cardinal Dougherty is a Catholic League record that still stands today!

He was chosen as one of Roman’s “Men of Distinction” in the RCHS 1964 Yearbook, and, not surprisingly, was voted “Most Popular Student”.

After graduating from Roman, John founded and coached the East Falls Track Team (boys and girls), and two boys on that team went on to win gold medals at the prestigious Jesse Owens Meet in California (RCHS alums:John Connor ’84 and Pat DiCicco ’82.)

John was also an assistant football coach at Roman (1988-1991), St. Joe’s Prep (1992), and St. John Neumann (1993). He also coached the East Falls Falcons in the Keystone State Football League for 15 years, winning 5 league championships.

John continually gave back to his community. He engineered the remodeling of Cahill Field in 1988-89, was a Roman Alumni Trustee, and a founding member of the RCHS SHOF Committee. John was on the East Falls Development Corporation’s first Board of Directors, was elected as Committee Person and Ward Chairman for the 38th Ward, and was a Republican Party candidate for State Legislature.

John worked as an Operating Engineer for the IUOE Local 542 from 1969 to 1994, and worked at City Hall in the Office of Marriage Licenses & Deeds.In 1995, he was presented with the “Knights Legion of Goodness” by the Italian American Press.

John and his wife, Darlene, have 2 children, Michele and John ’90, and 3 grandchildren; Marie Elena, Olivia, and David.

John passed away in 2007 and for all of his numerous accomplishments, perhaps the one for which he will always be remembered is the incredible number of lives that he touched and friends that he made during his life.

The SHOF committee is proud to posthumously induct John Spino into the RCHS Sports Hall of Fame.

KEITH COADYCLASS OF 1968

Because of Roman’s unprecedented and sustained excellence on the basketball court over the last 40 years, it’s important to remember the players and the teams who laid the foundation for that success in the late 1960’s.

Keith Coady was one of those special Cahillite players who helped set the stage for Roman’s emergence as a Philadelphia high school basketball powerhouse.Keith arrived at Broad and Vine in 1964, hailing from St. John the Baptist parish in Manayunk where he played in the extremely competitive CYO league. He quickly established himself as a player at Roman and was a starter during his four year career at Roman.

As a senior, Keith played in one of the most memorable games in Cahillite basketball history. Facing heavy favorite, and eventual Catholic League champ, O’Hara, in a quarterfinal at the Palestra, the Cahillites lost at the buzzer in triple overtime. Despite the tough loss, the game marked the first playoff appearance for Roman since 1959, and it also served notice to the Catholic League that Roman was back as a basketball power. Keith was one of the leading scorers for the Cahillites in that playoff game with 13.

For his senior year, Keith led the Cahillites in scoring and was named All-Catholic and All-City. He also received the monthly Markward

Award for basketball.Keith also played four years of baseball at Roman as a pitcher and first baseman.

Following graduation, Keith continued his basketball career and played four years at Rider. He also played for the Whitemarsh Rugby Football Club from 1972 to 1985, served as captain for 2 years, and represented the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union’s “select side” over 30 times. Keith has also been rowing competitively since 1998.

Keith and his wife, Marianne, live in Flourtown and have two children, Luke (also a Roman alum) and Anna.

The SHOF committee is proud to induct Keith Coady into the RCHS Sports Hall of Fame.

FRANK SYKESCLASS OF 1972

The tiny, legendary basketball gym at Broad and Vine is still regarded as one of the most difficult to play in by visiting teams. In the early 1970’s, the raucous Roman students would fill the stands for Friday afternoon games, seated only several inches away from the players. The Cahillite players and coaches used the loud, intimidating gym’s small dimensions to their advantage, and would often employ a trapping, smothering defense to frustrate and overwhelm their opponents. One of the best defensive players in Roman basketball history fondly remembers those afternoons in the legendary gym. “I would give anything to play in Roman’s gym again on a Friday afternoon,” Frank Sykes said recently. “There was nothing better.”

Frank Sykes grew up in Roxborough and was from Holy Family parish. Prior to entering Roman in 1968, he had already developed a reputation as a solid athlete in both basketball and baseball.He played three years of Varsity basketball under coach Speedy Morris. Frank was a tenacious defender and nearly always drew the tough assignment of guarding the opposing team’s best player, but Frank could score and rebound as well, and during his senior year he led the Cahillites in scoring (14.9 ppg) and rebounding.

Also during his senior year, Roman won the prestigious Archbishop Ryan Christmas Tournament as Frank did a great job in defending future NBA player, Joe Bryant (Bartram) in the Championship game.He was selected All-Catholic in 1972 and was awarded the Markward Senior Award and the Thomas Cahill Award for basketball.

Frank also played four years of varsity baseball for the Cahillites.

Frank retired from the US Postal Service and now resides in Bucks County with his wife, Donna. They have two grown children, Frank and Melissa, and are the proud grandparents of 2 year old Camryn Marie.

The SHOF committee is proud to induct Frank Sykes into the RCHS Sports Hall of Fame.

JOEL RIVERSCLASS OF 1993

On their road to the Catholic League Football Championship game in 1992, the Cahillites featured one of the toughest defensive units in the Catholic League. Roman’s top defensive player that year was defensive tackle and nose guard, Joel Rivers.

Heading into his senior season, Joel was already known throughout the league as one of the best

defensive lineman as he was named a 2nd Team All-Catholic the previous year.Joel anchored Roman’s defense his senior year as he helped lead the Cahillites

to an undefeated regular season record at 6-0-1. Roman defeated O’Hara and Bonner in the playoffs to advance to the CL Championship but came up short against an undefeated Archbishop Ryan.

For his outstanding play that year, Joel was selected First Team All-City and First Team All-Catholic. He was also named to the All-Southeast Pennsylvania Team, as well as being named to the All-Decade (1990’s) Team.

Joel was also an honor student at Roman with an outstanding average of 93.The SHOF committee is proud to induct Joel Rivers into the RCHS Sports Hall

of Fame.

BILL MOWERCLASS OF 1994Bill Mower was born and raised in Roxborough and hailed from IHM parish. As a young kid playing football for the Roxborough Eagles for 7 years, coaches recognized his potential, so it wasn’t a big surprise that shortly after he arrived at Broad and Vine, he helped lead Roman’s freshman football team to an undefeated record in 1990. Bill became a starting offensive lineman his sophomore year, and was a key member of the 1992 Southern Division Championship team as a junior.

For his outstanding play during his junior year, Bill was named 2nd Team All-Catholic.Bill continued his stellar play as a senior, helping the Cahillites to a 5-2 record and another playoff berth. This time, Bill was named a 1st Team All-Catholic as well as being selected to play in the 1994 City All-Star game. He was also selected as the Most Outstanding Lineman of the annual Roman vs Roxborough Thanksgiving Day Game.Following graduation from Roman, Bill was a 3 year starter at Ursinus College. During his junior year, along with his fellow offensive linemen, he was named the Centennial Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Also during his junior year, Ursinus went undefeated in conference play, winning the title, and advancing to the NCAA Division III playoffs. During his senior year, Bill was named co-captain and 2nd Team All-Centennial Conference.Bill currently works for SEI Investments, and lives in Collegeville (St. Eleanor’s parish) with his wife Casey and sons, Jack and Shane. He’s also an RCHS Alumni Trustee. The SHOF committee is proud to induct Bill Mower into the RCHS Sports Hall of Fame.

JOE McCOURTCLASS OF 2001

Many that saw Joe McCourt play football claim that he was the greatest player to ever wear the Purple and Gold. Even older alums, who had seen many great players in their day, often acknowledged that “this kid could be the best ever.” His feats and accomplishments on the field were so extraordinary, that he is not only placed among the elite in Catholic League football history, but he’s considered one of the greatest players in Delaware Valley scholastic sports history.

Joe arrived at Broad and Vine in 1997. He was a 4 year football player and he received the Bob Evans Award 3 times (1998-2000). Joe was selected a 1st team All-Catholic an astonishing 5 times, and he is the only player in Catholic League history to receive 1st Team All-Catholic honors for offense, defense, and special teams in the same year: RB, LB, and K.

Joe was the Philadelphia Daily News Player of the Year in 1999 and 2000, the Inquirer Player of the Year in 2000, and he was 1st team All-City in 1999 and 2000. Joe was selected MVP of the Catholic League in 2000.

He was selected as Player of the Decade for the 2000’s for all three leagues (Multi-Purpose player) as voted by Ted Silary – Daily News. He was 1st Team Multi-Purpose player on Silary’s 30 Year All-City team. He won the Maxwell Award (Jim Henry Award winner) for the top scholar athlete in the Tri-State Area. He was a key member of the 1999 CL Championship Football team, and holds the RCHS career rushing record with 3,316 yards.

Joe was also a 4 year baseball player at Roman. He played center field and was selected 1st Team All-City and 1st Team All-Catholic in 2000 and 2001.

Joe was also Roman’s MVP in 2000 and 2001. He was selected for the prestigious Carpenter Cup in 2000 and 2001. Joe was also a 4 year basketball player at Roman, with 3 years on varsity. He played for 2 Catholic League Championship teams, and was also a Markward Award winner.

Joe was also an excellent student at Roman and maintained a 4.0 average.

After graduation, Joe went on to Lafayette College, was a 4 year football player, won 2 Patriot League Championships, and holds numerous Lafayette College football records.Joe is currently working at Harcom College and is the Head Football Coach at Roman. He’s led the Cahillites to the 2010 & 2011 CL Championship games.

The SHOF committee is proud to induct Joe McCourt into the RCHS Sports Hall of Fame.

SCOTT PAXSONCLASS OF 2001It is often said that football games

are decided “in the trenches”, within the battles along the offensive and defensive lines. Control the line, and you control the game. In 1999, Roman’s Hall of Fame Championship Football Team was able to control both sides of the ball because of one of the best, and most physically imposing players in the history of the Catholic League - Scott Paxson.As a defensive lineman, Scott was

nearly unstoppable. Despite the fact that he was often double and triple-teamed by opponents, Scott consistently got to the quarterback or dropped running backs for losses. As a tight end, Scott was deceptively quick and agile. When he wasn’t delivering crushing blocks, he was a favorite target of Roman quarterbacks, and his size and power often required more than one defensive player to bring him down.Scott was a 4 year football player at Roman. As a junior, he was one of the best players on the Catholic League Championship team, and he was selected 1st team All-Catholic as a tight end, and 2nd Team All-City as a defensive lineman.

As a senior, Scott was one of the best two-way players in the entire Delaware Valley as he was selected 1st Team All-City for defense, and 1st Team All-Catholic for offense and defense!

Scott was also chosen for the All-City and All-Catholic Decade Teams (2000’s) for defense and was also selected for The Big 33.Scott also played 3 years of varsity

basketball (2 Catholic League Champion teams) and 2 years of varsity baseball as a catcher for the Cahillites.

Following graduation from Roman, Scott accepted a scholarship and went on to star at Penn State as a defensive lineman, and he was chosen 1st Team All Big-Ten Conference following his senior season.

Scott is now a 5 year NFL veteran, won the Super Bowl while with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and is currently with the Cleveland Browns.The SHOF committee is proud to induct Scott Paxson into the RCHS Sports Hall of Fame.

JOHN J. HOBAN SR. ’35MEMORIAL AWARD FORMERITORIOUS SERVICE

Tom DeFeliceWest Catholic High School*Class of 1964

Retired Head Football Coach*Edward W. Bok High School

Criteria: For outstanding contributions to high school sports in the Delaware Val-ley area; an individual whose background is a mandate for youth and leadership

through high school and sports

Special Awards

JOSEPH “GOLDIE” GRAHAM ’33MEMORIAL AWARD FOR LOYALTY

Ed Palmer ’51 (Posthumously)Distinguished Alumnus and Trustee

Charter Member of the Sports Hall of Fame Committee

Criteria: A member of the Roman family whose standing in the community is well documented, and legendary in nature;with good works on behalf of Catholic High

teams, individual players, and sports programs

WILLIAM “SPEEDY” MORRIS ’60COMMUNITY SPORTS AWARD

Tom ShirleyAthletic Director*Philadelphia University

Head Women’s Basketball Coach*Philadelphia University

Criteria: An individual who in a special way has provided for the motivation, rec-ognition, and encouragement of young people and the development of their lives as

athletes, students and responsible citizens.

Special Awards

JOHN A. GILLEN ’33MEMORIAL INTERLEAGUE AWARD

Kevin ClancyArchbishop Carroll High School*Class of 1967

Head Football Coach*Strath Haven High School

Criteria: Documented excellence as an athlete or coach in present or past compe-tition with Roman teams, or superior achievement as an athlete or coach in the

Philadelphia sports community.

WILLIAM “BILLY” MARKWARD HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Dr. Richard W. Vassallo Class of 1959Distinguished Alumnus & Trustee

Member of the Board of Advisors & Executive CommitteCo – Chairman of Annual Giving Campaign

Sports Hall Of Fame Inductee 2001

Criteria: A distinguished Roman alumnus whose participation in Catholic High sports has significantly enhanced the competitive and championship history of the high school; and individual whose post-Roman years have visibly brought honor

to Thomas Cahill’s dream; a major contributor in spirit and leadership in the advancement of the Roman community.

Special Awards

Patrick Thornton LU 542Janet McNesby LU 542Eileen McLaughlinJoseph E. Smith ’48Andy Quinn ’44In Memory Of: Anna Mora ParducciCongratulations, Bill Mower - The Rowley FamilyCongratulations To My Hero! Love, Frankie

Pop-Pop - Mommy told me you are getting an award. I am so proud of you! When I see you, “I’m gonna get you” and give you a big hug & kiss! Love, your Lefty Granddaughter, Camryn xoxoDad - You have always mad a big deal about everything we do, I’m so glad we can do that for you today We could not be more proud of you! Love, Melissa & Mike

2012 SHOF PATRONSArabelle & Eileen DoyleTim, Bea & Rebecca DailyJohn C. HowellJoe Hughes, St. Franny X ’50, RCHS ’54Jim & Clare QuinnJoe, Ed & Pat QuinnGregg, Heather, Cassie & Gregory QuinnJohn Livewell ’91Tom Kearney ’58Robert T. Heenan LU 542Charles Priscopo LU 542James Reilley LU 542Mike Mazza LU 542Thomas P. Danese LU 542James Jones LU 542Ted Janeka LU 542

Patrick E. WardScholar-Athlete Memorial Award

Patrick E. Ward was raised in St. Francis Xavier parish and then went onto RCHS where he graduated in 1966. During his years at Roman, “Patty” was a guard on the football team, ran track and sang in the glee club. He was voted most popular student in his senior year. “Patty” was killed in Vietnam in August 1968. There is a park named in his honor at 24th and Aspen St. in the Fairmount section.

Special Awards

Stephen Paul ’12Roman Catholic High School’s choice for the 2012 Patrick

Ward Scholar-Athlete Award is Stephen Paul. Although there were many outstanding scholar-athletes in this year’s senior class, very few excelled academically and athletically as well as Steve has. From the moment he entered Catholic High in the fall of 2008, Steve immediately began to set very lofty goals for himself. Now, four years later, Steve has surpassed all of them in a most impressive fashion.

Born and raised in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia, Steve is a member of St. John the Baptist Parish and graduated from St. Bridget’s elementary school. As an honors freshman, Steve quickly set himself apart as a hardworking, brilliant, and dedicated student. His efforts immediately began paying dividends for Steve, as he achieved first honors every year and a class rank in the top 10 percent of the senior class. This year, Steve has continued to challenge himself by taking Advanced Placement courses in United States History and Psychology as well as an advanced course in Art.

Steve is much more than just a tremendous student. He is the epitome of a well-rounded individual. Freshman year also began Steve’s athletic career. As a three-year member of the varsity golf team and a four-year member of the varsity swim team, Steve quickly demonstrated that he has many talents and that he uses them to the fullest. During his senior year, Steve earned the title of captain for the swim team where he helped lead the team to its best record since the team was reinstituted.

Steve is also a member of the school’s mock trial team which made it to the semi-final round of the city championship. Recently, Steve was chosen as Rector for the school’s Kairos retreat program where he helped organize a four-day retreat for his fellow seniors. If that weren’t enough, Steve is also a member of the National Honor Society, the Junior AOH, Ambassadors, and the ASIST Program.

As impressive as Steve is, his future is just as bright. Steve has already received college acceptances from Penn State University and West Chester University. He has also received both acceptances and scholarships from Catholic University of America and Temple University. For these reasons, Stephen Paul was the perfect choice among the faculty to receive the 2012 Scholar-Athlete Award.

PAST INDUCTEES19911934 Basketball Team1947 Football TeamMike Bantom ’69Tom Conley’27Ed “Dutch” Doyle ’39Bob Evans’49Billy Ferguson’16Jack Glascott’16Joseph “Goldie” Graham ’33John J. Hoban, Sr. ’35William “Billy” MarkwardJohn McMenamin ’34Vince McNally ’23William “Speedy” Morris ’60Francis “Shorty” O’Donnell ’30Jim Osborne ’28Joe Rogers ’43Eddie Schluth ’31Les Tanseer ’281992 1926 Basketball Team1958 Track & Field TeamMike Boyle ’46Dick Crosson ’31Bob Glascott ’53Matt Guokas, Sr.’34Reggie Jackson ’78Dan Kenney ’34Allan Rhodes ’47“Chuck” Storm’631993 Frank “Gushie” Brill ’48Larry Chiodetti’48Bob Cubbin’62Billy Dorsch’48Ted Hoffman’57Will Howlett’38Bob Kahana’60Joey Maxwell’23Fran McMenamin ’48Bob Schafer’511943 8-Oared Crew1943 Basketball Team

1994 1974 Basketball Team Jim Katcavage’52Ed Lawless’44John Loughery’37Lonnie McFarlan’80Bill McNichol’48William “Wes” Tanseer ’30Joseph “Tubby” Walker ’261995 Jack Brewster’48John Cason’80Stan Hniedziejko’62John J. Hoban, Jr.’59Tom “Ace” McCann ’61John P. McGeehan, Jr. ’81James F.X. O’Brien ’70James “Odie” O’Donnell ’54John J. Shober ’25Albert “Mike” Tucker ’471996 1969 Basketball TeamJim Bantum’59Stan “Stosh” Bialous ’56Tom Cosgrove’48James Flynn 1895Bill Kelley ’59Kevin McCall ’80Jim O’Neill ’46Len Oniskey ’50Joseph T. Owens ’481997 1948 Track Team 1978 Basketball TeamDallas Comegys’83Tom Dolan’44Larry Kieffer’43Norman McMahon ’39Pat Nicastro’58Steve Pettit ’81Joey Schaaf ’24Bill “Dapper” Walsh ’51

PAST INDUCTEES1998 1948 Swimming TeamRichard Bogle ’63Kevin Boyle ’82Joseph Driscoll’42John Griffin ’74John Kieffer ’37John Kleinhans ’41James Maloney ’52Stephen Paul ’83Thomas Tarpey ’571999 Edward J. Bialous ’65Robert L. Donnelly ’51Joseph S. Drygas’70Joseph J. Dougherty ’82Charles P. Hammock ’59John L. Harbison ’46Joseph P. McDermott ’65Mark A. Melvin ’83Louis M. Pannella ’57Bernard T. (Bud) Rhodes ’492000 Philip DiWilliams ’73James Harron ’33Donald Kelly ’74John Lyons ’67Peter Mecznik ’64Michael Popow ’40John “Jack” Ryan ’54James “Chico” Singleton ’73Thomas M. Speranzo ’821959 Varsity Track Team

2001 Monsignor John Bonner 1908Anthony J. Day ’49Robert Drygas ’73John Gallagher ’35James F McGeehan ’90Richard J. Oniskey ’49John J. Rogers ’41 William W. Scott ’59Richard W. Vassallo ’59James R. White ’682002 John Angelini ’52Tyree Blocker ’70Maurice Cranney ’80Tom Cubbin ’60John J. Greer Marvin Harrison ’91John “Jay” Kerrigan ’82Hugh McGough ’57Mark Stevenson ’851991 Basketball Team2003 1993 Basketball Team William C. “Will” Hotz ’40Gerry McGlinn ’431950 Bowling TeamJack Stanczak ’65Eugene “Burt” Leahy ’78Roger Moore ’79Randy Monroe ’81Pat DiCicco ’83Bernard Jones ’91

ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLSPORTS HALL OF FAME

PAST INDUCTEES2004 Edgar White ’30Robert Berry ’46Maurice Cannon ’58Mike Moody ’69John Conner ’84Ernest Pollard ’86Timothy Clark ’87Michael Watson ’91Harry Carr ’92Marc Jackson ’932005 Rev. Joseph C. DoughertyLou NicastroJoe Smith ’48Jim Hughes ’52Jim Cranney ’74Zane Major ’75Paul Zehren ’78Charles Kelly ’79Kyle Locke ’92Shawn McNesby ’942006 William H “Bones” Logan ’23John Fagan ’48Dick Wiess ’48Brian Clark ’79Craig Houck ’79Charles “Chuck” Cohen ’80Glen Welton ’81Alan Watkins ’89Bill Black ’93Dennis Bohn ’932007 Bernie McGowan ’16Chris McInerney ’70John Beecroft ’71Bill Cranney ’76Paul Stewart ’78Ed Keegan ’82Dan Baback ’83Dan Hoban Jr. ’92Joe Tremoglie ’92Donnie Carr ’96

2008 Charles McKinney ’25Lenny Roberts ’64Clayton Adams ’871992 Baseball TeamMichael Livewell ’94Stephen A. Pena ’94Gene Small ’94Mike Gondos ’95Lari Ketner ’952009 Al Skavicus ’40 Paul Taylor ’56 Arnold Morris ‘62Ed Hoban ’71 Dave Falcione ’77 Tim Dougherty ’80 Dave Melaragni ’94 Will McKnight ’95 1997 Soccer Team Dennis Seddon 2010 Dave Schafer ’39John Taylor ’48Tom Adams ’53Mark Fittery ’741962 Rack TeamMarc Cobbs ’91Ryan Kearney ’951996 Basketball TeamLuke NcKenna ’97Rasual Butler ’982011 Martin Sculley ’19John Dinan ’58Al Little ’60Mike Morrow ’76Tim Gramlich ’78Tarone Thornton ’84Mike Carr ’92Dasan Haire ’981999 Football TeamTim Schmidt ’00

JOHN LIVEWELL ’91 CHAIRMAN & INDUCTION CEREMONY CHAIR *PAT SMITH ’77 FALL MEMORIAL MASS CHAIR & AD BOOK CHAIR

* TOM JOHNSTON ’72 SEATING CHAIR & DINNER CO CHAIR*TOM KEARNEY ’58 CORRESPONDING SECRETARY & AD BOOK CO CHAIR

PAT MUNDY ’75 SPECIAL AWARDS CHAIR & AWARDS CHAIRCHRIS GIBBONS ’79 BIOGRAPHER & ARCHIVIST

CHARLIE SCHOCK ’66 DINNER CHAIRDAN HOBAN ’92 TOASTMASTER

JOHN WILT ’91 SELECTIONS CHAIRMIKE DAILY ’64 AWARDS CO CHAIR

* STEVE PAUL ’83 BOB GLASCOTT ’53 TOM FINNEGAN ’48 DAN HOBAN ’64 JOE DOUGHERTY ’82 LENNY ROBERTS ‘64 HANK JOERG ’48 JIM ‘GATOR’ MCCOY ’63

JIM O’NEILL ’46 JIM McFARLANE ‘64 HUGH MOONEY ’48 KEVIN FLAHERTY ’84 AJ THOMSON ’94 DAVE FALCIONE ’77 JOE FLAHERTY ‘56

MIKE GIBBONS ’74 MIKE GALLAGHER ’91 JIM BRENNAN ’98 STEVE DUBENKO ’07 US Navy - Active Duty

ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL2011 – 2012 SPORTS HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE

+ Rest In Peace + * Richard T. Trotter Class of 1949 Eugene P. Murray Class of 1946 John ‘Ace’ Spino Class of 1964 David W. Schafer Class of 1939

Joseph P. Rogers Class of 1943 William ‘Billy’ Murphy Class of 1967

We are proud to carry on the legacy ofThe founders of the SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Mr. John J. Gillen ’33 and *Mr. Robert A. (Bob) Evans ’49

*Past Chairmen

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE STAFF AT THE JAMES McSHERRY ALUMNI ANNEXFOR ALL OF THEIR HELP AND ASSISTANCE

- DENISE LePERA - Coordination - TERRI EVANS - Mail & Ads- KATHLEEN KELLY - Tickets - ANN VASSALLO - Mailings & Updates - BETTY PENSABENE -Mailings

- LOU JIMENIZ ’50 - Mailings - ED KEENAN ’54 - Mailings - MIKE SHARKEY ’60 -Mailings

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO STEVE ZIEGLER * CLASS OF 2004 FOR VALUABLE EFFORTS IN COMPOSING & EDITING OUR PROGRAM BOOK

WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL FOR THE WONDERFUL COOPERATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT WE RECEIVE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OF

ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

RCHS Sports Hall of Fame………For all of those who champion the cause ofpositive influence through the heritage of athletics

MR. JOHN PENSABENEAsst. Athletic Director

FR. JAMES CASEY School Minister

MR. KEN EAVESAthletic Trainer

MR. DENNIS DiGIOVANNI ’02 Athletic Director

FR. JOHN FLANAGANPresident/Rector MR. ROBERT O’NEILLPrincipal MR. DOMENIC DiMARTINO Asst. Principal-Student Affairs MR. LANCE MOOREFine Arts

SENIOR ATHLETES

BaseballTom CarrollColin CookeEric DeloneLuke CoyleWilliam DoughertyPaolo GambaroSean GibbonsKevin KonowalSteve MinutoRyan ProcknowDan SowisdralChris Starrett

BasketballJamil Taylor

BowlingThomas McGuinnChristopher DeMayoVincenzo JulianoAnthony Varanas

CrewMario DiCarloMatthew WeaverJoseph HornWilliam ArchSean KosmaMichael WellockGary Wielgus

Cross CountryStephen MonaghanPeter GillPatrick PaulJames McShaneTimothy WittmanBrian AndrewsMartin McKennaBryan DoughertyCharles TaylorChristopher LyonsWilliam SuderAlfred PlewesMatthew GasiewskiChristopher RzepaRafael UtreraDan Mantour

FootballTaishan TuckerTimothy WallRichard GatewoodMichael BoccelliMarquis HudsonMarcus KellyDarryl MintzBrett PellicciottiJack SchanzMichael BondsKenneth EnglishShane WigginsNicholas PreselGaetono PodagrosiSteven NoelRoberto Harris-BarronTyrone BrownNicholas OsmonAlfred PlewesWilliam BrunoWilliam HowellJonathan Upchurch

GolfAnthony HoffmanRocco SgrilloBryan MissimerMike CartinSteve PaulNicholas DiCiccoTyler LoftusJT Peyton

Ice HockeyMichael PagliarellaAnthony MauroFrank GagliardiJohn MonaghanCorey ClaussBrandon BiddleMichael QuinnFabrizio CifelliSteven MasteroMichael Jereb

Indoor TrackJames McShaneStephen MonaghanMarcus KellyDaryl MintzRichard Gatewood

LacrosseBrian AndrewsNick DaviesRyan Martin Alfred PlewesMark AmorosiMike QuinnChris LyonsJon ErbWilliam SuderTom McNameeMark DaulerioJohn Kradzinski

Outdoor Track & FieldRichard GatewoodPeter GillMarcus KellyJames McShaneDarryl MintzSteve MonaghanDonnell MorrisTimothy WittmanPatrick Paul

RugbyJohn BrownPaul ClarkePaul DanaoBryan DoughertyMatt GasiewskiLouis WitalecJustin BrownJoe Greeby

SoccerMark Casasanto Juan CoraAlex HartzagJoe FranchineCharles FranchineBoomer SteigelmanKyle GuldnerAlexander McKeeTom Kostick Matt Schwoerer

SwimmingShane McParlandStephen PaulJT PeytonNicholas PreselPatrick Brown

TennisJoseph Franchine

WrestlingBrandon HavensWilliam SweeneyTyrone Brown

IN MEMORY OF

ED ‘DUTCHY’ DOYLECLASS OF 1939

RCHS SPORTS HALL OF FAME

- INAUGURAL YEAR INDUCTEE 1991 -- WILLIAM ‘BILLY’ MARKWARD AWARD 1997 -

- CHARTER MEMBER OF THE SPORTS HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE 1990 -

DEVOTED HUSBAND, FATHER & GRANDFATHERLOYAL FRIEND TO MANY * TEACHER & COACH

FROM HIS FAMILY WITH LOVE

ARABELLE & EILEEN DOYLE

THE DAILYSTIM, BEA & REBECCA

THE QUINNSJIM & CLARE

JOE - CLASS OF 1996 JOAN & KATHLEEN CLARE

EDDIE - NORTH CATHOLIC CLASS OF 2003 Eddie PATRICK - NORTH CATHOLIC CLASS OF 2006 Patrick

THE QUINNSGREGG - CLASS OF 1998

HEATHER, CASSIE GRACE & GREGORY JAMES

A TRIBUTE TO JIM CAMPBELLCLASS OF 1952

Jim passed away October 13, 2009. We both attended Our Lady of Mercy school, RCHS, and LaSalle University. We ran track together at OLM and Roman. We did a lot of things together growing up in North Philadelphia.

He was a great friend and joy to be with at all times. He loved all sports especially tennis and he was well read and a good teacher. Jim was kind, gentle and understanding. He was a true gentleman.

We miss him very much. He will live in our hears forever. His spirit will be with us always.

Jim Hughes1952

Congratulationsto all the 2012

Roman Catholic High School

Sports Hall of FameInductees!

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APPLAUD THE INDUCTIONS OF TWO OF DAD’S FAVORITE

RCHS ATHLETES

JOE McCOURT ‘01FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL & BASEBALL

AND

SCOTT PAXSON ‘01FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL & BASEBALL

INTO THE PRESTIGIOUSROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

SPORTS HALL OF FAME

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL HONOREES……..ESPECIALLY

DR. RICHARD W. VASSALLO ’59

THE 2012 RECIPIENT OF THEWILLIAM “BILLY’ MARKWARD

HUMANITARIAN AWARD

CongratulationsTo

The 2012 InducteesAnd

Special Award RecipientsFrom

The Owens Family

CONGRATULATIONS

DAD

LOVEHOSS

CONGRATULATIONSMr. John Spino

“ACE”

From the officers and members of

Engine 2 / Ladder 3 ‘A’ Platoon

Engine 2 Ladder 3 Asst’d Smokeaters, Gamblers & DerelictsLt. Steve Paslawski Lt. John Spino Lt. Chris Fisher “Fish”FF Billy Albanese FF Gabe Aponte FF John Bondiskey “Bondo”FF Joe Murray FF Dave Del Rossi FF Chuck McCarthy “I’m from Mayfair”FF Kielbasa fingers FF Mike Hannan FF John Rogers “Johnny Rotten” FF Joe Seeger FF Eric Siegfried “Ziggy” FF Scott Zintner FF Fred Condron “Chin” FF Bill Dahl “Deep Pockets”

FF Jimmy Welsh “Welshie”

Congratulations to the

Real “Rocky of Philadelphia”

Tom ShirleyBest Wishes,

Bill & Beth Piszek

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AFFILIATED WITH AFL-CIO

LOCAL 542

ROBERT T. HEENAN, GENERAL VICE PRESIDENT

BUSINESS MANAGER

CONGRATULATIONS!!

JOHN SPINO Class of 1964

CHARLES PRISCOPO, ASST. BUS. MGR. THOMAS P. DANESE, REC. SECRETARY JAMES REILLEY, PRESIDENT JAMES JONES, TREASURER MIKE MAZZA, VICE PRESIDENT TED JANEKA, FINANCIAL SECRETARY

BUSINESS AGENTS & EXECUTIVE BOARD

Class of ’64‘ROMEO’ Club

(Retired Old Men Eating Out)Salute

Dan HobanBob CreedonLeo LynchDan BrookeTom Kelly, Esq.Jack ClarkDave ReichertKevin CoadyAl Jara

Larry RyanJim CarrJim McFarlaneJoe RussellaJoe MontgomeryJohn GrayMike DailyLenny Roberts

Tom Kearney ’58

John ‘Ace’ Spino ’64 Larry Larthey ’37

A R TActive Release Treatment

Congratulations Rich!!!

You have always been a Hofer on Thompson St.

We Love You

Keirans FamilyJimmy & Denise, Honor & Stosh,

Nicki & Pat

Roman Catholic HS Sports Hall of Fame

John “Ace” Spino „64 (#36)

Your family is so proud of your athletic achievements and the positive impact you

made on so many young athletes.

We were so lucky to have you as Husband, Dad, and Poppie.

We love you and miss you everyday!

Darlene Rodgers Spino

John Spino ‘90 (#32)

Michele Spino-Bolles

MarieElena, Olivia, and David

Congratulations to Stephen Paul, Jr.

2012 Parick Ward Memorial Scholar Athlete. Remember to

always try your best & have fun.

Love,Mom, Dad ’83, Patrick ’12

& Nana

Congratulations to Steve Paul ’12

Patrick Ward Memorial Scholar Athlete

& To the 1947 Swim Team on

your SHOF Induction

We’re All Proud of You2012 Swim Team

Coaches & Parents

Congratulations toJoe McCourt ’01

&Scott Paxson ’01

2012 Inductees intoRoman Catholic High School

Sports Hall of Fame

Along with all of the other inductees & Special Award Winners

The kearney roman alumni proudly applaud the inductions of

mr. larry larthey & Mr. john ace spinoclass of 1937 class of 1964

congratulations also to

stephen paul - class of 2012the 2012 recipient of

the patrick e. ward * class of 1966

the family of ed palmer - class of 1951ed is the posthumous recipient of the 2012

joseph ‘goldie’ graham ’33memorial award for

loyalty to catholic high

tom kearney ’58seamus kearney ’60mike kearney ’64

tim kearney ’91matt kearney ’93ryan kearney ’95

+ Rest In Peace + frank kearney 1943-2005

class of 1961

congratulations to all the inductees and award recipients

Congratulations

to all of this year’s inductees into the

Roman Catholic Sports Hall of Fame, especially

Frank Sykes, Keith Coady, and the family of John Spino!

A special congratulations to this year’s recipient of the

William “Speedy” Morris Community Service Award,

Coach Tom “Rocky” Shirley

on a well deserved honor.

Keith Morris

Congratulations to All the Inductees

Especially Our Friends

Bill MowerJoe McCourtKeith CoadyTom Shirley

Congratulations toall 2012 Inductees especially

John Spino ’64Joe McCourt ’01Scott Paxson ’01

and all 2012 Special Award Recipientsespecially

Ed Palmer ’51Rich Vassallo ’59

Tom Shirley

Mary Hoban & Family

Congratulations to Ray Dovell

Class of 1954

We are all proud of your accomplishments on the court!

*All Catholic and 19.2 points per game

We are also proud of all your accomplishments in life!

We Love You “Swish”

Ray & Sue DovellKristen, Thomas & Zach

CongratulationsTo Two

Of My Favorite PlayersKeith Coady ’68

AndFrank Sykes ’72

On Their Well-Deserved InductionInto The Prestigious

Roman Catholic High SchoolHall Of Fame

Thank You Keith and FrankFor Your Dedication, Support

And Hard WorkTo the Cahillite Basketball Program

It Was An Honor to Coach You

Speedy and Mimi Morris

CongratulationsTom Shirley

For His Well-DeservedRoman Catholic High School

Community AwardTom Has Made a Difference

In the Lives of Numerous Young People

As A Long Time Coach And MentorAnd His Willingness to Help Others

As Director of AthleticsAt Philadelphia UniversityHas Not Gone Unnoticed

Thank You Tom For All That You DoAnd Continue To Do

Speedy and Mimi Morris

Coach Tom Shirley

A leader, coach, mentor and teacher on and off the court

Congratulations from the Philadelphia University Community on the

Roman Catholic High School Sports Hall of Fame William ‘Speedy’ Morris ‘60 Community Award

THE BREWERYTOWN FAIRMOUNT CATHEDRAL & SCHUYLKILL navy sports

ALL TIMERS & FRIENDS

SALUTE THE RCHS SPORTS HALL OF FAME 2012 INDUCTEES & SPECIAL AWARD RECIPIENTS

Especially OUR OWN

Ray dovell * class of 1954

St. Francis xavier PAROCHIAL SCHOOL

ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

St. joseph’s university

Alpha sigma lambda-national honor society

Professional society of civil engineers

SPECIAL ACCOLADES TO

Stephen paul * class of 2012

THE 2012 RECIPIENT OF THE PATTY WARD ’66 MEMORIAL AWARD AS THE SENIOR SCHOLAR ATHLETE

+ Patrick e. Ward + born & raised in Fairmount

killed in action august 22, 1968 – lam dong province vietnam

Congratulations to Tom DeFelice For receiving the

Memorial Award for Meritorious Service

West Catholic High School, Class of 1964

Proud to be a Burr! Today! Tomorrow! Forever!

Edward W. Bok Technical High School

Health and P.E. Teacher and Coach, 1969 2011

You are a true inspiration to all of us!

Congratulations! Love, Grace

Chris, Nicole, and Christian Greg, Julie, Giovanni, and Adrianna

Natalie, Jay, and Matthew

Congratulations

Bill,

You have always been a source of Joy and Pride.

Congratulations,Your Loving Family

CONGRATULATIONS TO FRANK SYKES FOR INDUCTION INTO THE ROMAN CATHOLIC

SPORTS HALL OF FAME

CONGRATULATIONS TO TOM SHIRLEY FOR RECEIVING THE MERITORIOUS WILLIAM

“SPEEDY” MORRIS ’60 COMMUNITY AWARD

“The best friends are the ones who bring out the best in you”

SINCERE THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU FOR BEING THE BEST OF FRIENDS THAT BEGAN IN THE SPORTS WORLD AND CONTINUES TODAY AS

BOTH OF YOU ARE RECOGNIZED AND HONORED FOR YOUR RESPECTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

JOHN AND NANCY O’CONNOR

Dr. Richard Vassallo

God Bless our wonderful Brother, Uncle, and

Great Uncle.

-The Morris Family

Congratulations to Frank Sykes ’72Keith Coady ’68

Tom Shirleyand

All of the 2012 RCHS SHOF Inductees

from

Ed Hoban ’71, Chal Ramsey ’72, John Murphy ’72, Ed Jones ’72, Mike LaPera ’72

Congratulations to our brother-in-law

TOM DE FELICERecipient of the

JOHN HOBAN MEMORIAL SERVICE AWARD

Our love and admiration to you on the recognition of your immense impact on the

world of high school sports in Philadelphia.

We are proud of your success and your outstanding accomplishments.

Joyce, Joe, Carol, John, Audrey and J.R.

We love you, JOHN “ACE” SPINO!

Sadly missed byAunt Mary, Chick, Sonny

and Weelou

Southwest Football Coaches Association

Junior Tommy DeFelice the Burrs’ 5’5” field general and

fourth consecutive All-Catholic Quarterback supplied the spark

needed to ignite the Burr offense.

“Play Like a Champion Today!”

DAD

YOU HAVE MADE ALL OF US SO PROUD

FOR YOU TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THEHALL OF FAME COMMITTEE

AND TO BE INDUCTED INTO ROMAN’SSPORTS HALL OF FAME IS EXEMPLARY

WITH MUCH LOVE AND APPRECIATION

THE LARTHEY’S

FRANCISLARRY

DOLORESCLAREHENRYCAROL

Congratulations to Joe McCourt ’01 and Scott Paxson ’01

Hoorah! Hoorah! Hoorah! Best wishes from the family of Dick Trotter ’49

and Joe & Suzanne (Trotter)McKeever

Congratulations to

Ed Palmer ’51

On his being awarded theJoseph “Goldie” Graham ’33

Award for Loyalty

From his friend and ClassmateJohn Jungers ’50 and

Anna May Jungers

April 13, 2012

Congratulations to All the Inductees &

Special Award Recipients

Congratulations Pop Pop –

So proud of you

My Pop Pop –A great man with great love, achieving great things! Love Kieran + Jaime and Jeff

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CHARLES J. BURKERT BRYAN J. BUSH

GARY J. COOPER LOUIS J. COPPOLINO, SR.

PATRICK F. DOYLE WALTER A. FRIEDRICH

GERARD E. GONTZ ANTHONY IANNUCCI, III JOSEPH J. SCHORAH, JR.

ORGANIZERSBRYON A. BLUM

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MICHAEL P. GUINAN WILLIAM A. SMITH KENNETH R. WOODS

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SEAN MCLAUGHLIN JOHN ROBERTS, JR.

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WITH LOVE FROM THE MCDONALD FAMILY

PATRICIA VASSALLO MCDONALD, M.D. & MARCUS MCDONALD

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