Breaking News
John Casey ‘70 and Tom Gorczyca ‘73
Benedictine College is pleased to announce the two newest members of the Athletic Hall of Fame. John Casey (posthumously) Augustinian Academy Class of ’70 and Tom Gorczyca Augustinian Academy Class of ‘73 will be inducted on Saturday of Homecoming, October 16, 2010.
John Casey, ‘74, who recently passed away, was a successful coach and player here. Tom Gorczyca, ’77, is one of the top soccer players in Benedictine history and still holds the single-season and single game goal scoring.
Don Snider ‘70
Don has written his second book, “Beyond the Bling. Check it out on his website:
Coach Angelo Prassa
We were informed by a friend about the death of Coach Prassa recently. He passed away in 2002. He finished his career at Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa. Here is a link to a story about Coach Prassa:
http://www.bkbreezeway.com/sports/2009/11/19/football-legend-angelo-prassa/
James M. Gallen ‘70
James M. Gallen (1970) of Evans & Dixon, L.L.C. was inducted as a fellow of “The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers” during its fourth annual induction dinner on March 6, 2010 in Phoenix.
The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers honors attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their practice in the field of workers’ compensation.
Besides practicing law, Jim teaches continuing education classes in history through the St. Louis Community College at Meramec.
Jack Galmiche ‘66, President of KETC named to PBS Board
Jack was named to the PBS Board for a three year term. Read more by following the link to the St. Louis Business Journal website here:
Jack Galmiche named to PBS Board
Rachel Baumgartner daughter of Dan Baumgartner possible link to canonization of William Joseph Chaminade
Rachel Baumgartner daughter of Dan ‘70 is in the news again. Her recovery from cancer is being linked to the intervention of William Joseph Chaminade. See the whole story in the Post-Dispatch by following this link: Post Dispatch Story about Rachel.
Craig Kaintz ‘70 co-authors a book called “Cruizin North County”
Craig Kaintz ‘70 has co-authored a book about North County called “Cruizin North County.” Craig’s book is available at booksonstlouis.com, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and the Missouri History Museum. Craig was interviewed recently on Channel 5. Here is a link to his interview:
Criag Kanitz\’ \”Cruizin North County\” interview
John Britt ‘67 Appointed Director Missouri Department of Public Safety
Governor Elect Jay Nixon has appointed John Britt ‘67 Director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety. John was the Special Agent in Charge of the Secret Service field office in St. Louis and Director of Corporate Security for Anheuser Busch. Read more on this Post Dispatch link.
John Britt Appointment as Director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety