Alumni Notes

Steve Henderson & Peter McArdle 1977

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Fr. J. Michael Jenkins '79 St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Collinsville, IL; Fr. Ned Blick, Sem '92 St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Wichita KS; Fr. Dave Meng, Sem '86 St. Theresa's Parish, Ashburn VA; Fr. Jim Stack, Sem '86 St. Jerome's Church, Hyattsville, MD [Fr. Jim former Redskins chaplain now chaplain of the Philadelphia Eagles and chaplain of the Prince George's County police department.]

Tommy Ademski Played f87 and s88. Has played for the Wilmington Del RFC and in 1990 moved to Texas and played for the Austin Huns Rugby Football Club.

Andrew Alameno '86 Sadly Andy was lost on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center.  He was an employee of Cantor Fitzgerald.  He is survived by his wife Sally and children Joseph and Nina. 

Colin Albaugh '04 Catholic University Law School.

Steve Aprilante '00 Wall Street with Aprilante and Bomba, Inc.

Tim Bahr '84 played hooker all four years and was scrum captain in junior & senior years- MVP "B" side Freshman year "A" side Junior year. Currently Vice President, Market Officer for Pro Logis (the largest owner of warehouse/distribution space in the world) in Charlotte, NC. Tim is married to Suzanne and has two sons Kenny and Kevin.

Bill Bafford '79 "Hollywood" played '75 - '79, A Side tight head prop. Bill is Director of Network Services for Mind Over Machines, Inc and is married with two children.

Jeff Bertoni '90 rugby ' 86-89 [Frederick Rugby hooker of much lore], teaching in the Montgomery County Public school system. Married to Jennifer ' 90, three wonderful children.

Jamie "Kegbutt" Blanchard '92 Started as a wing forward and ended his time on the MSMRFC as a prop.  Jamie works for InSource Solutions. He and his wife Levelle have four children, Emma, Neil, Aidan, and Kevin.  They live in White Marsh Maryland.

Rich Bowers '82,  Rich is an executive VP for First Dunbar Securities in Boston, MA.  He lives in Natick, MA with his wife Elena and two sons, Ricky and Patrick.

Phil Bramson '99 Account Executive-Qwest, Alexandria VA.

Ryan “Mic” Brazell '00 works for Aerotek along with Michael Dougherty, Account Manager in the Hanover, MD office. Mic has a MBA with a concentration in Finance from Loyola College (Graduate of 2002) and he currently resides in Canton, MD.

Jim Burke '90 Hooked for MSM and continued playing for numerous military teams and played for the 1992 All Army team. After a few years with Chesapeak, moved to Connecticut and played for the Greys (over 35 club). Became the Coach for the Quinnipiac University RFC in 2005.

Timothy L. Cahill '82 Tim was a prop and one of the Mount Cup organizers he presently is senior officer for C.B. Richard Ellis commercial real estate brokerage operation from Richmond to Baltimore. He is also a ski instructor, avid hunter & boating enthusiast.

Steve Casler '97  Steve was a member of MSMRFC from 1993-97, played fly-half and wing was was president and captain in his senior year.  Steve is currently a listed equities trader for Pershing & Co. in Jersey City, NJ and is working on his MBA at St. Peter's College.

Jeremy Chapman '99 is working for Kearney and Co. Accountants in Alexandria Va. and attending evening classes studying for his CPA exam.

Dr. Paul Chubb '01 is a graduate of Philadelphia Osteopathic Medical School.

Brenden Collins '98 Senior Account Executive-MarketConnect Network in West Chester Pa.

Jamie Costello '02  employed at the New York Stock Exchange.

Evan Curtis '00 is working with Tech USA in Philadelphia, Pa.

John F. Devanny, Jr '86 played flyhalf, wing, and scrumhalf from 1982-1986, was captain of backs from 1984-1986. Currently lives in Greenville, SC with wife Mimi and four children, Catherine, Clara, MaryRose and John Charles. John recently earned a PhD in history for the University of South Carolina and has accepted a position as Academic Dean at St. Joseph's High School in Greenville.

Ryan Donovan '98 Lives on Long Island. Works for Computer Long Island Rugby Club.

Al Dorsch'95 Al played all four years and was president in '95 he is now teaching high school in western Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh. In February 2003 Al sent a message to the team, regarding anyone native to, wanting to move to, or just passing through the Pittsburgh area, to invite them to the home pitch of the Pittsburgh Harlequins (host of Div. I, II and III National Championships for the past two and upcoming two years.)  Al began playing with the 'Quins' two years ago and wanted to extend an invitation to anyone interested. Al's email is a_dorsch@shenango.k12.pa.us or you can reach him by phone at 724-453-1927.

Kevin "Diceman" Dunn '97 played '94-97 now lives NYC, during the off-rugby hours works for Robert Half International. Kevin plays for the New York Rugby Club.

Michael Dougherty '00 works for Aerotek along with Ryan Brazell as an Account Manager in the Hanover, MD office. Doc married Mary Mann in 2001, has a son, Mike Junior, and lives in White Marsh, MD with his family.

Bob "Goofy" Dyer '93 played 1989-1993 Wing forward, Eight man. Living in Denville NJ getting Fat and OLD! Greatest Victory UPJ tournament. Email at Dyerinsul8@cs.com

John Farawell '78 "MONGO" 74-78 Captaincy 75-78, A-SIDE 74-78, Perfect Selections 74-78. Championships: Mount Cup Inaugral 78, Dickinson Cup 77-78, and Washington 7's 3rd place 78. Four children, wife, coach. "Miss and will never forget how much rugby made me really love the Mount."

Mike "Bulldog" Fellows  '99  is teaching at Tuscarora H.S. in Frederick Co. Maryland.

John "Diz" Flanigan '77 Right there at ground base zero with one of the fathers of Mount rugby, Coleman Raffo, in 1974. Major reorganizer with Ed Knox in 1975 after the club experienced some "growth pains." Fours "A" side; president 1975-77; captain with Ed Knox in 1975 and co-captain 1976-77 with John "Mongo" Farawell. John played with all star team in UK after graduation and has traveled to 30 countries. He has lived in Colorado and Maine before settling down in Pottsville Pa., his hometown. John is currently a health administrator and writes sports articles for a local newspaper (including several columns on how football evolved from rugby). John's weekly column can be read at http://www.Pottsville.com in the sports section. John is married and raising a family.

Joe "Gonzaga" Freeman '90 all PRU college-90, went to MOB then became MD Exiles. Countless PRU & Mid-Atlantic Select side matches. Went to the Nationals once in 15's and twice in 7's. Invited to rep USA against Fiji but got married instead. Currently has 3 kids and lives in Silver Spring, Md. Now plays for 2 over 35 clubs in D.C. and is waiting for an alumni match!  Joe's email is freejoe@comcast.net

John O. Graham '82  Was back row and co-social officer with Tim Bahr at MSMRFC.  John has been a member of the Baltimore-Chesapeake RFC since 1986.  Plays Old Boys, coaches youth rugby and is active with the development of the MSMRFC program from his position on the President's Council.  John is a partner with NPV/Direct Invest, a national real estate investment firm.  He lives in Annapolis with his wife Nancy and  two children, Brittany and Braedon.  Braedon has played youth rugby since he was 11.  John's email is jgraham@directinvestllc.com

Mike "Cyclops" Hall '87 Prop all four years; treasurer 1986-87. Just moved from Baltimore to Atlanta. Now National Business Manager - Bell South, Motorola, Inc., Personal Communications Sector.

Michael Hardy '98 Account Representative for AIG Insurance in Wilmington, DE. Mike also plays for the Wilmington Rugby Club and is on their recruitment committee.

Anthony Harley '02 Harls is an I.T. Specialist working as a junior database administrator for an Oracle database that manages all of the court records for the Circuit Court. He is also currently pursuing a masters degree in Computer Systems Management with a focus in database technology.

Steve "Hector" Henderson '78 member of the club from '74-'78; elected to the Potomac Rugby Union All Star Team in 1977; for the past 10 years has coached youth ice hockey; married to Susan (Ciavolino C'79) and has three children. Steve sells metals in the Philadelphia area for Thyssen, Inc.

Congrats to Bill "Squirrel" Houser '98, who was married last May. Bill designed the web site, as well as the new logo that we took over to Ireland (see logo).

Russ Hudson '99, RA, Loyola University, Baltimore. Masters in Psychology.

Matthew  "Grog"  Husar '97, member of the club from '93-'97.  Matt played wing and was treasurer his senior year.  He is currently the accounting manager for a large hedge fund in NYC.

Brian Kelly, Esq. '98  practicing attorney in the Baltimore office of McGuire Woods LLP

Tim Keogh '01 Harbourmaster for Crown Bay Marina, St. Thomas USVI   www.crownbay.com .

Kevin Konopka '81 Played second row and wing forward in the scrum '78-'80.  Great years and great times.  Played A side U. of Maryland '80-82.  Married an Irish gal and have three kids.  Seventeen years in law enforcement in New York / New Jersey metro area.  Love to hear from any ruggers from that great era (email bear3@warwick.net ).

Chris "Koondog" Kunisch '90  Chris and his family have three taverns in the Northeast, 2 in New Jersey and 1 in Vermont. Chris played a charity match in July with the Bergin Bruisers.

Cory Lawson '04 Promo Scheduler Discovery Channel - Animal Planet.

Jim Lenihan '99 VISTA/AMERICA READS Coordinator at the Mount. Jim is also playing for the Frederick Rugby Club.

Gerard J. Mahoney '83 President '83, Vice President '82 Currently playing for the Long Island Rugby Club 15's and 7's Scrum half, Fly half and Inside Center. Still looking for 1st 2000 score to have scored in three decades 80's 90's 00's. Married, wife Joann and 4 children Meaghan, Gerard III, Patricia and Allison. Son Gerard has attended more rugby games than most play in an entire career, selected to the US under six side. President of eCarLease.com (JMahoney@eCarLease.com).

Joe Malone '02  employed at the New York Stock Exchange.

Mike Mammolito '97 rugby '93-'96 Mount's MBA program and works for NVR Homes.

Carmen Marinelli '99 is with Ryan Homes, Baltimore Division, Construction Management.

Peter McArdle '78 played back '74-78, elected to Potomac Rugby Union All Star Team in 1977 (see picture); married to Melinda with two children, Matt & Shea; president and owner of America's Contractor Services.

Jack "Fatty" McDonald '97  Played prop, wing forward, and eight-man.  Account manager for Lynch Exhibits in Burlington, NJ  www.lynchexhibits.com .    Jack married  "KO" (Class of'97) on March 17, 2001 and resides in North Wales PA.  Jack McDonald III was born June 30, 2004.  If anyone wishes to contact Jack his email is jmcdonaldjr@comcast.net .

Patrick McElroy '86 #8 1982-1986 Captain 1986. Still playing 8 for Chesapeake RFC, now Baltimore-Chesapeake RFC in Baltimore.egional Sales Manager for Network Multifamily. Married to the former Cathy Mulligan '88. Two lovely children. Lillian Virginia and James Patrick.  Patrick, a.k.a. Moon Unit, also coached the Mount club for a couple of years (90-93?).

Kris McKay '00 Kris is currently in Washington DC, where in 2005 he began pursuing an MBA from American University.

Brian McKeon '81 played rugby 4 years, "Man of Steel" winner; soccer 4 years-co captain 3 years, MVP senior year. Lt.Col. (ret.) McKeon was a Marine pilot for 10 years; reserves 7 years flying Supercobra attack helos. Played service rugby in Hawaii, Monterey, and at Pensacola where he was president for 3 years while they were National Champions. Since 1991 Brian has been piloting Boeing 737's, 757's and 767's for American Airlines (he had to cut off a cast from a rugby "incident" before his interview with American). Brian, his wife and three children live in San Diego California.

Brian Melody '99 completed MBA program at the Mount and is with ADS in Baltimore, Maryland.

Tim Mudd '93 Flyhalf 1990-93. Played on the 1992 PRU Div II Championship team. Principal of Thoma Capital Management LLC located in Towson MD. Married to Christina with a new son, Peter Thomas Mudd (7/18/00), and lives in Annapolis. www.thomacap.com 

Mike Post ' 97 Assistant Dean and Director of Residence Life, Mount St. Mary’s University, Masters in Counseling and Student Personnel at Shippensburg University.

Dan "Heywood" Rinaldi '95 played 2nd row all four years.  Dan now works for a marketing company in Tysons Corner Va. and can be contacted at drinaldi@smsdirect.com . 

Phil Rothschild '04 is attending grad school at St. John's in Annapolis, Maryland. 

Dr. Tom Seery '99 graduate of  Penn State's Medical School and stationed at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington D.C..

Rick Spiro '81 played rugby at the Mount for 3 years.

Anthony Stella '04 is attending grad school at American University in D.C. studying Philosophy and International Services..

Chuck Stotler '99 is attending St. John's College in Annapolis in the Masters of Literature program.

Teddy Thompson '00 is an Account Rep. for Geico Insurance.

Jimmy Vakas '00 is working in Northern Virginia for American Management Systems in the management and systems technology group.

James Weigand '93 was 2nd Rower/Lock (91-93) for the team that won the 1992 PRU Div II Championship. Semi-retired from the now Baltimore/Chesapeake Rugby Club (93-98) as their A-side Lock. Currently living in La Jolla California and working as a project manager for a general contractor that does custom home renovations.

Tom Whelan '81 was a prop '77-'81. Tom lives in Silver Spring and works in Hanover, near BWI, with Ryan Commercial .. a commercial real estate specialist in the sales and leasing of industrial properties.

Milk Williams '01 Ryan Homes, South New Jersey,  Mike is married to Christina.  Mike & Christina have named their first dog after Coach Briggs...click to see a picture of "Briggs"

Matt Zeigler '00 Matt currently lives at Central Jersey Shore and is playing hooker for Monmouth.

Chuck Zitrick '03 is teaching at Tuscarora H.S. in Frederick Co., Maryland.

Derek Zornow '02  Living in Baltimore and playing for Baltimore - Chesapeake Rugby Club.  Working in the insurance and investment business.

If you would like further details about the club or would just like to update us on your whereabouts, contact:

Don Briggs
P.O. Box 1139 Emmitsburg, MD 21727
301-447-3110 tepeyac@adelphia.net

Thank you for your continued support.