The Skirmisher
BORDENTOWN MILITARY INSTITUTE
"Rather Be Than Seem"
Web site: www.bmicadets.org
E-Mail: bmicadets@hotmail.com
Tersina DiPietro, Editor
August
2007
Summer
is quickly fading away. I cannot believe
August is already here. As you may know,
Bordentown is 325 years old this year.
The town has been celebrating all year in various ways. September is their grand month. On September 30th, the 325th
Anniversary Committee is hosting a parade, said to be the largest one
Bordentown has ever had! The Anniversary
Committee has asked the
609-298-0962). If you are unable to march but will be in the
area on that day, why not stop by and enjoy the parade.
The
325th Anniversary Committee sold tapestries with several of
Bordentown's points of interest on them.
The BMI Memorial Statue was one of the points selected. Speaking of the Memorial Statue, I am glad to
report that the statue site has been repaired and is once again an honorable
memorial for all to see.
Please
keep Reunion 2008 in mind when planning your vacation next year. The Reunion Committee will keep you abreast
of updates as the date gets closer.
Anchors Aweigh,
Joseph C. Platt
Joseph
C. Platt, '74
President
BMI Alumni Association
BOARD MEMBER DIES
It
is with a strong sense of loss that we announce the death of
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BORDENTOWN MILITARY
INSTITUTE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
In
the past, various alumni have suggested that the Alumni Association consider
awarding a scholarship to a
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CLASS NOTES
'44 WALT GODWIN was on the sick list last
December and spent a few days in the hospital but with medication he is now
feeling much better. Walt continues to
maintain contact with alumni and has been successful in beating the bushes for
long-lost former cadets.
We received a note from DICK ROCKWELL stating, "Sorry we
missed the reunion but my wife of 58 years is no longer able to travel. We do hear from old class members. Thanks for all the good work you guys do."
'45 HERB GARTEN crossed paths with PAUL MOXLEY
'66 at an American
Bar Association event a few months ago.
Wrote Herb, "It's amazing the attachment a prep school has and the
warm feelings exhibited when two alums meet regardless of the time of
attendance at BMI." Apparently Paul
learned of Herb's BMI connection from the January 2007 issue of The
Skirmisher.
DICK STANEK wrote, "Sorry we could
not attend the last reunion. Love
hearing from you. Keep up the good
work.!"
'47 RUSS LORD sent a note stating, "I
enjoyed the reunion...first time back since 1971. It was a moving experience."
'48 Along
with a check for his dues, NICK CHERGOTIS enclosed a note.
"Thank you for keeping me in the loop," he wrote. "I've been battling cancer for ten years
and the fight is still ongoing. Hope to
make it to the next get together."
DUKE DUCLO is Chief of Security, Court
of Appeal, First Circuit, in
We heard from JOHN E.
SODERBERG
who resides in Doylestown, PA. John is
interested in locating his former classmate, JOHN H. PARKER III.
'49 The daughter of FREDERICK
FAHRENBRUCH wrote
to tell us that her father turned 80 this year and lives in
'50 RAY APY wrote, "2006 was my
wife's first reunion visit to Bordentown with me, and she was able to understand
where the deep feelings come from that we all have but maybe don't always
express well. It was great to sit at a
table with men that were classmates or dorm mates or schoolmates whom I hadn't
seen for so long. We were with BOB SAMUELS and BUD MOGLIA (both '50) and BILL
MEREDITH
and ED
VREELAND (both
'49). I also visited with many others
who were at BMI during my era. I would
like to express my thanks again to all of you that work to keep this
organization going. If I lived near you,
I'd like to be helping. Here's to
everyone enjoying good health and good times until we meet again!"
We heard from JACK OAKEY who told us that on
HOWARD SHERMAN is planning another
get-together in
'52 HUMBERTO LARACH still keeps in contact with DUKE DUCLO '48.
'54 WAYNE SEIBER wrote, "It is always a good day when I receive
mail from BMI. To me, BMI means
Hartpence, Smith, and Borst...three excellent role models."
'56 Former Association president ANGELO CANDELORI reported
that while vacationing in
'57 LOU PIETOSO sent a postcard with a picture of the
We received a note from KEN SMITH informing us of
his new address. He moved from
Duncansville, PA, to Calabash, NC. Said
Ken, "Moved south to grow old but I'll be coming north for the '08
reunion. See you then."
'59 VINCENT J.
DeBENEDETTO recently became a member
of our Association. He wrote, "The
military training and the education I received there served me well in my adult
life. I remember well the then Captain
Nelson and the positive effect he had on me as a role model. I was equally proud to have represented the
football and baseball teams during my year there as a postgraduate."
A brief e-mail message from JOHN MARYANOPOLIS
informed us of his address change. He
now lives in Schenectady, NY.
'61 GEORGE M. KUDRA is President/Designer of G. Kudra Furs of Bucks County
located at 1135 Taylorsville Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977. They are designers and manufacturers of fine
fur garments, leather and shearlings.
The company has been in business since 1876.
We recently learned that DICK PEPPLER moved from
Tennessee to Orlando, FL. He is
associated with the College of Medicine there.
In an e-mail from KEN WILLIAMS, we learned that he
was looking for ROBERT (BOB) MORTON '60.
We do not have an address for Bob but if anyone out there does, please
let us know. Ken said he is doing well
and will get to the next reunion. He
wrote, "I am retired after 28 years as a high school teacher/coach at
Mainland Regional High School in Linwood, NJ." Ken lives in Somers Point, NJ.
'63 ROB CHISHOLM
wrote,
"You can never go back? Not
true! Nelson Mandela wrote, 'There is
nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in
which you yourself have altered.' This
quote reminds me of a time my wife Judy and I visited the BMI campus on our way
home from a weekend at the NJ shore.
This was in the years after Old Main burned down and had been
razed. Judy and I gazed on rubble (this
was before apartment buildings were built on the site of Old Main). It was also before our BMI Alumni Association
was organized. I was blown away at
seeing how drastically different my BMI campus looked. However, when Judy and I stopped by that same
day at Christ Episcopal Church in downtown Bordentown, I found a very familiar
place that remained unchanged. In recent
years, I have come to regard my five years at BMI as profoundly life-changing
in positive ways."
STEVE McNAMARA sent an e-mail stating,
"Although a family crisis prevented me from attending Reunion 2006, I have
every expectation of being back in Bordentown for 2008. After retiring from the Army as a Lieutenant
Colonel, I now spend my time substitute-teaching history in the local high
school (unsubstantiated rumors have it that I am old enough to have lived
through most of the history I teach), working as a volunteer for Habitat for
Humanity, and maintaining our 100-year-old brick Victorian home. My wife has gone back to school online to
pursue a master's degree in human services and to work with the local literacy
council."
BERNARD SANSARICQ wrote, "I have just
received a thank-you note from former President Jimmy Carter on my book,
"Le Pouvoir De La Foi." Check
out the Web site at:
www.LePouvoirdelaFoi.com. Bernard
added, "Thank you for keeping BMI alive!"
'64 We received a note from RICH
GUIDETTI. He wrote, "Had another great time at
2006 Reunion. Everyone did a great job. Wish more of my classmates were there. Looking forward to 2008."
ANTHONY LEONARD attended Reunion 2006. Unfortunately the e-mail he sent in January
2007 took several months to reach us.
Anthony wrote, "Can't say enough about this past reunion. This year my wife and I came in on Friday and
stayed until Sunday. The weekend flew
by. It was a great idea to have an early
arrival welcoming party on Friday night.
Met BOB PLACE '56 and his wife there and found out they live just a
few miles from us. This is the second
reunion for us and the second alumnus we met who is a neighbor. It turns out to be such a small world. Also, I want to thank TOM
BROWNBACK '65 for organizing the '63 to '66 lunch on Saturday. More than 50 people showed up and we took
over the restaurant. On Sunday morning,
about ten cadets and spouses decided to get together for breakfast and nearly
30 people came to it. We also took a
stroll around Bordentown before the parade (wearing my BMI sweatshirt and hat)
and was stopped by several residents who asked many questions about the
school. We spent some time at the old
Meeting House. They had a BMI display
that included several old uniforms and one on a mannequin where you could stand
behind it, put on a BMI hat and have your picture taken. This was great because I was a BMI cadet
again, in uniform and I didn't have to lose any weight...don't ya just hate
Brownback! I could go on and on about
what a great weekend it was. Everyone
needs to come and experience it. Also,
my sincere appreciation to ANGELO CANDELORI '56 and his wife, a most gracious and cordial
couple. He is indeed an officer and a
gentleman."
TIM PENNYPACKER promises to attend the next
Reunion in 2008. Tim adds, "I think
of all the BMI family often."
'65 ANTONIO COSTAS-ELENA wrote, "I envy all
those who were able to muster at Reunion 2006.
Memories and camaraderie just reeked from the Skirmisher. I do believe I will be able to participate in
the next one."
'66 We
received an e-mail from WES HAND. He wrote,
"I hope many of your ears were burning as BRUCE KANE and I conducted a mini
reunion at IGGIES on St. Thomas in April.
Bruce and his friend Mikki came in for a week of overcast skies, rain
and cold adult beverages on the beach. A
good time was had by all and it's too bad more of you don't take advantage of
the 'free room' thing down here."
'67 We lost contact with RICHARD
ARMELLINI for
a few years but he sent an e-mail in April stating he moved to California and
would like to "stay in touch with what is going on with BMI."
JACK HARKINS' brother FRED '66 told him that we were
looking for him. He was not very far
away in Bordentown Township. Jack wrote,
"I am so glad to see that you all are keeping the spirit of BMI going. I would like to volunteer to pitch in and
help with the Alumni Association in any way that may seem
appropriate." Jack serves on the
Board of Directors of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Burlington County.
ARTHUR MADRAZO sent an e-mail message
stating, "You would not believe how often reminiscences pound through my
brain about my stay at BMI. I do not
believe that I can remember the slightest details of Durland House ('64),
Landon Hall (my roomy AL IENCO), Hartpence, Col. Bradman and the Mrs., Borst
(Jet)...I could go on forever. I have
put 20 years into American Airlines in Miami, FL. I have a family of five (two boys and 3
girls), plus the even number of 4 granddaughters, and still coming! I have kept in touch with TONY LEONARD
'64 and we
have spoken about getting to Bordentown for an encounter with the past but
something always gets in my way. But one
of these days, the wife and I will definitely make it. I send sincerest regards to all those who
were part of my past."
'68 BILL BINDER wrote, "Please keep me
updated with BMI news."
HENRY
We hear from JAY PINTO from time to time and since
2008 will be his class' 40th reunion, we expect to hear even more
from him. Jay and KARL
HELICHER are
already making a strong pitch to alumni from the Class of 1968 to ensure
record-breaking attendance at Reunion 2008.
Jay wrote, "It's our 40th, Fellas! Fall in!" That's the order from J. J. Pinto, 1st
Sgt. (Ret). On another note, Jay told us
about an article entitled "Where Are They Now" about STAN WALTERS that appeared on the
Philadelphia Eagles Web site. Space here
is limited but if anyone would like a copy, contact us at bmicadets@hotmail.com. Jay also pointed out, "We produced some
fellas with real Big Time football credentials: PAUL BOUDREAU has worked for no less than five NFL teams as Offensive
Line Coach (he can be reached today at the home offices of the St. Louis Rams)
– Luisi would be proud!
PAUL PASQUALONI had a very successful career as Head Football
Coach with
JOE VRABLIK sends his best to all.
'69 Trenton (NJ) Mayor DOUGLAS
PALMER
officially assumed the role of President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. He had been serving in that position since
last December after the death of its former president. According to the local newspaper, with this
post Mayor Palmer will have a "bully pulpit, access to leaders in
'71 KEVIN MacGREGOR ADAMS sent us his latest
address. He lives in
We received an e-mail from MARVIN E.
TARRANT who
resides in
ROBERT MORRISSEY was in the last graduating
class of the
'Who misses or who wins the
prize—
Go, lose or conquer as you
can;
But if you fail, or if you
rise,
Be each, pray God, a
gentleman.' "
(We
were able to locate the source for Robert.
It appears in one of the stanzas from William Makepeace Thackeray's
poem, "The End of the Play.")
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The
officers and members of the Executive Board join with the entire membership of
the
BMI
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION in extending sincerest sympathy to the families of:
Capitini,
*Hoehn,
Mrs. Marjorie (Staff)
Howe,
Harry (Bud) '50
Nordstrom,
Gus (Staff)
Pogue,
Frank '61
Smith,
Raymond F. Jr. '59
Terstappen,
Horace '47
Tubinis,
Jerry '61
Vitullo,
Robert M. '60
*Mrs. Hoehn was the widow of Coach Doc
Hoehn, Mother of Ron Hoehn '66, and Dr. Harold Morrison Smith's secretary in
the '40s.
(Correction:
Bill Meredith '49 found an error in our "In Memoriam"
column in the last Skirmisher. Pete
MacEwan was a member of the
Class of 1947 and not 1950 as we reported.
Sorry for the error. Thanks,
Bill.)
WE HAVE NO HOME ADDRESSES FOR THE ALUMNI LISTED
BELOW. CAN YOU HELP US?
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*CALLIGAN, GENE *HALL, T. *HEWETT, J. B. JR. *HOLLER, MARK D. *WALKER, REX (FAC.) CLASS OF 1938 WARNER, DAVID CLASS OF 1945 FISCHER, JACK CLASS OF 1946 DESIDERIO, FRANK CLASS OF 1947 TOMALONIS, WILLIAM CLASS OF 1948 DULMAGE, DONALD VICTOR, CLASS OF 1949 ROGERS, ROBERT CLASS OF 1952 RUSSELL, BUDDY SCHWARZKOPF, NORMAN STOTE, ROBERT VALDES, RICHARD CLASS OF 1953 TOWBIN, ROBERT CLASS OF 1954 BENDAYAN, SAUL CLASS OF 1955 APPLEBAUM, CHARLES HAGEN, CRAIG CLASS OF 1956 BOYER, ED DOEBLER, C. MICHAEL CLASS OF 1957 DALLAS, ROBERT |
CLASS OF 1958 GASSERT, RONALD HASSEN, EUGENE CLASS OF 1959 BEKKER, GARRETT A. CLASS OF 1961 BECKETT, DAVID LANE, HARRISON MEHOK, JOHN REALE, THOMAS CLASS OF 1962 BECK, JOHN VANN BOND, PETER DUNBAR, RICHARD HAHN, JOHN III KEANE, MICHAEL NEWMAN, ROBERT REYNAUD, JOHN WAREING, W. THEODORE CLASS OF 1963 HURWIT, JAMES HURWIT, ROBERT CLASS OF 1964 METROKOTSAS, NICK RYAN, BOB TOME, MAURY CLASS OF 1965 BURRELL, DONALD DORLON, THOMAS CLASS OF 1966 HERRMAN, BENJAMIN KING, GORDON MORTELARO, RODNEY TRAPASSO, JAYE WHYNO, MIKE YORK, THOMAS CLASS OF 1967 JAMES, JOHN MADRAZO, ARTHUR SENSI, JOHN |
WALTERS, STAN CLASS OF 1968 PIZZADILI, JOHN WOOD, GARY CLASS OF 1969 PENHALLOW, J. ROBERT CLASS OF 1970 BOODLEY, JOSEPH DIPIRRO, PAUL KAMER, CARL LA METSCH, KEVIN MIRRA, BRUCE MUENTEVER, RAYMOND ROY, THIGPEN, WILFRED WARDELL, HARVEY JR. CLASS OF 1971 GILARDI, RUSSELL HELLE, TOM LIPMAN, JAY PASCH, DAVID PISANO, EDWARD VAHLSING, FRED ZITO, ANTHONY CLASS OF 1972 FRIEDLAND, EUGENE HENRY, WILLIAM PETIX, JOSEPH CLASS OF 1973 CLARK, ROBERT LOWE, BEN QUALEY, CHRISTIAN *Indicates no class year
available. In some instances, the
class year is the year the cadet would have graduated had he remained at
BMI. |