Quite a bit has changed on our campus since in the past 15 years. The John Lavecchia wing has been built expanding the curricular choices while attending at the Brothers. The Pender Library has been completely remodeled creating a relaxing atmosphere for research and preparation. An aquarium is one of the many features of a new hall of history. The alumni patio outside Heffernan Hall has been renovated and expanded. I encourage any Brothers Boy who has not been on the campus recently to stop by and visit your campus.
As we move into our 140th year of the Brothers in Memphis, the image of the St. John Baptist de La Salle tradition at Christian Brothers High School continues to lead the Mid-South in excellence in academics and athletics. Everyone who has been involved with CBHS has helped build a tradition, a history and a reputation, which is untouchable by any other school in the city.
One thing which has not changed over the years is our bond as alumni. One of the most common statements made about Christian Brothers graduates is how close we are as a whole.
Our greatest richness, as Brothers’ Boys, lies in our people – Brothers, teachers, students and especially our fellow alumni. The boys who enter CBHS and endure its rigorous course of study can graduate as men and be proud to take with them that Lasallian spirit. There is an incredible wealth of talent and resources that set our alumni apart. We can all be proud.
The mission of the CBHS Alumni Association is to ensure that we never lose sight of this fact, and I encourage all of you to get involved with our Association. As you know, we sponsor a number of events throughout the year, including football game cookouts, Alumni Golf Tournament, the Distinguished Alumnus Award, Alumni Mass and Breakfasts, Alumni Socials and, of course, the Annual Fund.
CBHS Alumni Association Past Presidents
Percy L. Roberts, Jr. ’44 1978-1979
Louis E. Ricossa, Jr. ’48 1988-1991
H. Pat Heffernan ’50 1991-1992
Milburn K. Noell, Jr. ’47 1992-1993
John M. Barzizza ’66 1993-1994
Joseph M. Evangelisti ’75 1994-1995
Thomas L. Williams ’78 1995-1996
Timothy J. Moran ’82 1996-1997
David J. Peterson ’73 1997-1998
Gary E. Stavrum ’84 1998-1999
Steven G. Fracchia ’86 1999-2000
Brien L. Dunn ’78 2000-2001
Sam L. Posey, Jr. ’85 2001-2002
Timothy J. Moran ’82 2002-2003
Jonathan E. Lyons ’93 2003-2004
Thomas P. Dorian ’79 2004-2005
Damon R. Waxler ’85 2005-2006
Jay Fik ’97 2006-2007
R. Miles Mason, Sr. ’83 2007-2008
John Schaffler, Jr. ’46 2008-2009
Mark E. Mosteller ’80 2009-2010
Eugene C. Mangiante, III ’98 2010-2011
Ray Ricossa, Jr. ’82 2011-2012