PHS '68 MEMORIALS

To Those Gone...
Dialup or Broadband	To Those Gone... A presentation produced for showing at the 35th Reunion in 2003. Click on the link at the left to view the movie -- click on Dialup if you have modem and connect to the internet via a phone line. Click on Broadband if you have a cable or DSL connection. These are large files and the video starts out a little slow, so please be patient.
DEDICATIONS
Louis W. Scott III Principal Our Principal, Louis W. Scott III, died in August of 2000. Mr. Scott was 70 and had been in excellent health. He was extremely active and very fit. In April of 2000, Mr. Scott had a gall bladder problem, had surgery, and was having a difficult time recovering. He was later diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and passed away on August 13th of 2000. Mr. Scott served as Principal of Penncrest High School from 1959 to 1989. He told me that he knew it was time to retire. I think 30 years of motivating students ("What's the Matter with Kids today?") should be enough for anyone. He accepted the position as Special Assistant to the President of Delaware County Community College in 1989 and worked with President DeCosmo until 2000. In addition, Mr. Scott was an Educational Consultant to Suburban Cable (later Comcast) from 1990 to 2000. Mr. Scott was active in numerous community organizations and received many awards and much recognition. It always seemed to me that Mr. Scott never sought the spotlight, but yet it found him. He was very modest and surprisingly shy when people or groups wanted to recognize his many accomplishments. Because of who he was and what he did, today the Penncrest football field is the Louis W. Scott, III Field. In June 2001, Upper Providence Township dedicated the Louis W. Scott, III Park (on Ridley Creek Road). The Lou Scott Golf Classic is held annually at Glen Mills golf course that provides scholarships for Penncrest students attending Delaware County Community College. Mr. Scott was great to the Class of '68. Somehow, when he told me that we were one of his favorite classes, I really believed him. The Rose Tree Media community truly lost an epic figure. — submitted by Philip Damiani

Claude J. Falcone Art Department -1958 to 1993 Mr. Falcone was an extraordinary teacher and he remained a mentor and friend to many Art Majors long after they graduated. He reluctantly retired from teaching in the early 90's due to failing health, but continued to head the district's art department until 1993. He died on August 26, 2000, in Ridley Creek Park, while enjoying a beautiful summer day. Several '68 alumni attended his funeral. Art Majors from around the world and through the decades of graduating classes reunited for a tribute to Mr. Falcone in November 2000. A memorial web site honors his career - www.califex.com/falcone.

Other Faculty: Ms. Negdar Aijian - Business (March 1993) Patricia C. Blank - Guidance (November 1994) Alexina R. Blisard - English (October 1994) Herbert Braselman - Library (December 1996) Barton A. David - Social Studies (June 1993) - Unconfirmed Gordon Davis - Language Arts (August 1971) Daniel Friedkin - Economics (September 1986) Robert A. Garawski - Science (August 1989) Louise R. Haig - Business (August 1992) Frank Krokenberger - Math (May 1983) Eleanor McMillen - Library (January 1996) Lawrence A. Menghetti - Science (November 1993) Ross M. McMurray - Social Studies (February 2002) Kenneth Powell - Industrial Arts (October 1996) Helen Shatagin - Foreign Language (March 1978) Walter Udovich - Social Studies (November 1983) Grace Yeaw - Language (July 1985)

Classmates Clayton Alexander (May 1972) Paul J. Barbero (September 1978, Columbia MO) - Profile submitted by Paul Bartholomew Paul Bartholomew III (September 13, 2007, Maryland) - Profile and Memorial Mary Alice "Bunnie" Blosinski James H. Gamble, Jr. (October 1993, Pinellas FL) Wilbert R. Gerst (reported deceased in old alumni directory - unconfirmed) Bruce W. Graham (February 1997, Bradenton FL) Ann M. Lebo (DeLancey) (October. 1994, Dallastown, PA) Mildred "Millie" Linnenbank (October 27, 1998) - Profile submitted by Wes Linnenbank, Brother Kenneth A. Marmer Tom Mickle (April 2006, Orlando, FL) - Profile and Memorial Benjamin Mobley (December 1984) David L. Moss (May 3, 1998) Janice Rodgers Nieweg (May 29, 2006) James S. Pfeffer (March 1986 - Palo Alto, CA) - Profile excerpted from obituary John J. Riley (May 1999) - Profile and Memorial submitted by Lois Heatherington Riley Mace Steven L. Rudnick (January 1976) Ronald L. Vargues (December 1980) Sarah Wells (June 6, 1998)
This Memorial is not complete without recognizing and honoring those who died in the Vietnam War during and after our years in high school. "If you are able, save for them a place inside of you and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go." – Maj. Michael O'Donnell, March 1970, Dak To, Vietnam We are indeed fortunate that, to our knowledge, no one from the Class of 1968 lost their life in that war.

The Reunion Search Committee compiled this list based on the best available information. Our apologies to anyone listed here in error and to anyone we may have omitted.
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