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One last chance to make the list Thanks to our generous alumni, we have surpassed our Alumni goal for the 2006-07 Alumni Annual Fund. Through June 13, we were at 107 percent of our goal for this year. Our thanks to those listed in the link below for their generosity. This list will be published in the Annual Report (which will be mailed later this summer) so please let us know of any changes you'd like made in your listing. Our fiscal year ends June 30, but there's still time to get your name added to the Alumni list. Our updated online donation page is listed below, for those who choose to make a credit card donation (this is a secure site). We'd love to add your name to the list of donors in the Annual Report! 17th annual Flyer Classic is another success As you can tell by the pictures below, everyone had a great time at the 17th annual Flyer Classic golf tournament on June 1 at Palmetto CC in Benton. Twenty-three teams -- including eight all-alumni teams -- participated in the event. The results of the four flights and the special categories are listed below. Thanks to Charlton Holmes '75 and Holmes Honda/European Motors for again being the title sponsor, as well as corporate sponsors Health Plus, Dr. Laura Earnest and McKay Consulting and the volunteers who helped make this event possible. Special thanks to David Martinez '88, the club pro at Palmetto, Barry Gugliuzza '83 for assistance with the golfer gifts, and Carl King, who always does such a great job in providing lunch and snacks for the golfers.
Reunion information ►The Jesuit/SVA Class of 1967 held its reunion June 1-2 (pictured right). There was a Friday night gathering at Cafe Pierremont and the group spent Saturday night at Superior Steak House.
►The
Loyola Class of 1997 will hold its 10-year Reunion during
Homecoming weekend (Sept. 14-15). For more information, contact info is:
►The Class of 1952 will hold its 55th Reunion on the weekend of Sept. 14th. John Cordaro, Buck Fulco, Joe Lattier and Donald Turbeville are working out the details, which will be forthcoming. Send early confirmations to John Cordaro at (318) 747-8485 or jjcordaro@suddenlink.net and it will be most helpful of the planning effort.
►The 30th Reunion of the Jesuit/St.
Vincent's Class of 1977 will be held Aug. 3-4, 2007. For more
information, contact Mimi Glorioso (318-865-1846 or
glow91@bellsouth.net) Alumni Update DON BAKER '63 has recently been relieved to learn that the University of British Columbia, where he has been teaching Korean history and religion since 1987, has eliminated mandatory retirement, the last major university in North America to do so. That means he can keep teaching in Vancouver for another decade or so. (Since he teaches history, he doesn't have to worry about updating his lecture notes!) He is always glad to welcome friends from Shreveport to his adopted Canadian home and loves introducing them to the beautiful scenery and culinary pleasures of Vancouver (though, be warned, during the winter Olympics in 2010, there will be no spare bedrooms in his home). SARAH WILLIAMSON '98 has recently accepted a position as the Assistant Director of Greek Life at Texas Christian University and will begin in June. For the last three years, she has served as the Coordinator of Greek Life at the University of North Alabama. If you have any items for the Alumni Update, please send them to alumni@loyolaprep.org Weddings MATTHEW McKENZIE '98 married Tiffany Dee Geyser on June 9 in Beaumont, TX. LINDSAY HALEY '00 married Ryan Christopher Gisclair on June 9 in Baton Rouge. Memorials
The E-Flyer is compiled by
John James Marshall '77 Phone:
(318) 226-6291 email: jjmarshall@loyolaprep.org
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GREGORY
A. DESPOT '45 died at home of natural causes on Thursday, May 17,
2007 at the age of 78. He was born and resided in Shreveport and was a
graduate of the University of Notre Dame. He married Sherlee Bacon and
raised three daughters. He was a prominent local businessman and co-founder
of G&G Distributing Corp. He is survived by his three daughters, Cathy
Oberle and husband, Paul; Annette Davidson and husband, Ricky; and Georgie
Despot Wade; brother, Camille Despot '47 and wife, Virginia. His brother,
George Despot '42, preceded him in death. 
JOHN ROBERT
"JACK" MARTZELL '54 passed away on May 23, 2007 in New Orleans at
the age of 70. He was a founding partner with Martzell & Bickford in New
Orleans as a trial lawyer practicing in the areas of civil and criminal
litigation. He received a bachelors degree from the University of Notre Dame
and his law degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 1961,
where he served as a law review editor. From 1966 to 1972, he served as
director of the Louisiana Commission on Human Relations, Rights and
Responsibilities and was special counsel to Governor John W. McKeithen.
Mr. Martzell also served various government bodies as special counsel,
including the New Orleans City Council during its 1986 special investigation
into sales tax collections. Mr. Martzell was also been active in various
professional organizations. From 1982 to 1984, he served as Chairman of the
Department of Public Affairs of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
He was a past president of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association and has
served on its Board of Governors. Mr. Martzell was a lecturer at Louisiana
State University Law School, Tulane Law School, and Notre Dame Law School.
ROBERT E. "BO"
BOVENZI '66 passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday,
April 19, 2007. Robert was born on September 20, 1948 in Munich, Germany to
Lieutenant James J. Bovenzi, Jr. and Mary G. Bovenzi. Robert's athleticism
and affinity for action was apparent from a very early age. At Jesuit High
School in Shreveport, he distinguished himself as an athlete. His toughness
earned him a football scholarship to Northwestern State University. At
Northwestern, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. At the time of his
death, Bo was employed at LSU-HSC in accounting services. Bo was known as a
great friend to all. A man of few words, friends, co-workers and family
enjoyed his far-fetched dry wit and his ability to poke fun at life. His
humility combined with a passion to compete made him the ultimate teammate
in athletics and work. The family requests
that memorials be made to the Loyola College Prep, Michael Bovenzi
Scholarship Fund.