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Alumni Communion Breakfast
Alumni and friends of Gloucester Catholic High School will be honored on Sunday, November 20, during the annual Communion Breakfast.
The Alumni Association is pleased to announce the following award winners to be honored:
Special Awards:
- John and Jackie O’Donnell Award - (This award is given
annually to a graduate of Gloucester Catholic who demonstrates generous service to the Gloucester Catholic school community) Recipient: Larry Reader, ‘58
Larry is a graduate of the class of 1958 and has remained connected to Gloucester
Catholic throughout the years. Larry and his wife Barbara (class of 1960) were an
integral part of the founding of the Alumni Association in the early 1980s. Larry
had a very successful career at Rowan University, rising to the position of Vice
President, and upon retirement began working for the Camden Diocese, where he still
labors tirelessly today.
- Dr. Frank & Catherine Kelly Award - (This award is given annually to a friend of GCHS who through their good work brings honor and recognition to the school) Recipient:
Tony Powers Although Tony is not a true alumnus of GCHS, he has been affiliated
with GCHS in many capacities over the years dating back to the early 1970s. He has
served over 35 years at GCHS as a teacher, head basketball coach, and assistant
basketball coach in two different eras, and as Assistant Athletic Director, Dean
of Students, and Guidance Counselor.
- Thomas Stewart III Award - (This is awarded to a Gloucester Catholic graduate that demonstrates selfless commitment and extraordinary service to the greater community. Recipient: Thomas Citro, ‘54 As a long-time resident of
Springfield, Pa., Citro has been a
member of the Springfield Lions Club for 28 years
and served as the club’s 50th President. He has served in many other roles for the
organization, including First and Second Vice President. He earned his BA degree
from St. Bonaventure University and a MA from Villanova.
- Gloucester Catholic Alumni Association Legacy Award (Given on a random basis to
recognize someone who through their dedication and commitment to Gloucester Catholic
through the years have left an indelible mark on the Gloucester Catholic Community)
Recipients: Leroy Jackson, ’44, and Clare Ward,
‘40 Leroy Jackson is a 1944 graduate of Gloucester Catholic class
and through the years has steadfastly supported GCHS. He had been a regular on the
sidelines at the Gloucester Catholic football games for many years and had nine
children attend GCHS. Clare Ward graduated Gloucester Catholic in 1940 and was a
fixture at the school during all eight of her children’s careers at GCHS. She was
active in the PTA and still is a huge fan and follows all events at GCHS closely
today.
The Mass begins at 9:00 am followed by breakfast. Both events will be held in the Msgr. Lucitt Hall. Tickets are $12.00 and can be purchased from Anne Barron at (856) 456-4400.
Annual Alumni Golf Tournament
The annual Fr. Sullivan Alumni Golf Tournament.
This year’s tournament was held at the Pitman Golf Club on Monday, June 13th.
Registration began at 12 noon. A putting contest preceded the 1:30 shotgun
start. As usual, our format was best ball of foursome.
This golf tournament
is named for Rev. John Sullivan who spent over twenty years of his life serving
the Gloucester Catholic community. “Sully” was a friend to all who came in contact
with him. We name the tournament in his honor to carry on the spirit of commitment
that he gave to Gloucester Catholic. Profit from this tournament helps to fund Alumni
Scholarships and the Athletic Department. For more information please contact Pat
Moughan 609-970-1822 or via e-mail at pmoughan@losbergerus.com.
New GCHS Alumni Scholarships
Giving back to GCHS to keep the tradition alive.
This past school year the Alumni
Office was pleased to announce the establishment of four new scholarships:
- The Doris
Underwood Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Michelle Lanciano ‘81 and family
- The
Ginger Dougherty Scholarship sponsored by her son Joe McComb ‘89
- The Scott Kaplan
Memorial Scholarship establish by a friend of the family
- Finally the children of
Robert Keenan have established a scholarship in his name.
Alumni scholarship are
a wonderful way to honor living and deceased family members. To establish a scholarship
please contact Pat Murphy at the alumni office (856-456-4400
ext. 219).
GCHS Reunion News
News related to upcoming reunions of GCHS alumni.
- The Class of 1956 invites
classmates to get together on
the second Wednesday of every other month. For details
for September,
contact Alice Smith at qgrum@comcast.net or phone 856-848-1353.
- The Class of 1961 will celebrate its 50th reunion on November 12, 2011
at The Double Tree Inn, 525 Fellowship Road Mt. Laurel, NJ. For more information or reservations
please call Helen [Nellie] Parker Finan at 609-654-7448 or Anne
Houwen McHenry at 856-779-3203.
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The Class of 1966 will hold a 45th reunion at River Winds in West Deptford on Saturday,
November 5th. For more info contact Mary Sheridan at marysheridan66@verizon.net
or 856-456-7924.
GCHS Rams on the Reef
Rams on the Reef - an annual "reunion" held down the shore and open to all graduates
of GCHS.
Rams on the Reef was held in North Wildwood at Flip
Flops Beach Bar & Grill on Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 2-7 pm.
$35 at the door included food, beer and soda, and reduced prices on bottled beer and drinks. Thanks again for your support and , if you have any questions, contact Colleen McCormick
McIntyre at cmcintyre@comcast.net