HONORING JOHN KLEMM ’65 AND CREATING THE JOHN E. KLEMM ‘65 SCHOLARSHIP FUND
“John knows Loughlin better than most — our rich history and hopefilled future. Hired by Brother James Bonilla, FSC, he is responsible for founding the Development Office and overseeing its growth.” Brother Dennis Cronin
Br. Dennis Cronin, President and John.
We were proud to honor a Loughlin legend, John Klemm ’65, at an event at Giando on the Water in September. The event was both a retirement party and a scholarship fundraiser. We are very pleased to announce a success which raised more than $100,000 to establish the John E. Klemm ’65 Scholarship Fund.
Loughlin Family (in 2000 formed the Lancer Alumni and in 2004 the McDonnell Alumnae Associations), established and directed many alumni reunions and other events, initiated Loughlin’sfirstcapitalcampaignin2001raisingmorethansix million dollars, and, led Loughlin’s 150th Anniversary Gala.
Mr. Klemm was the founding Director of Development for Loughlin and has left a distinguished legacy at his alma mater.
John(or“Jed”tomanyofhisfriends)cultivatedthethousands of relationships that help make up our alumni base of support today. He poured his heart and soul into establishing this vital base and without this support from all three schools, it is diffi culttoimaginethatwewouldbeintheexcellentposition we are in today.
Among his many achievements, John raised millions of dollars to support scholarships and aid for Loughlin students, founded the Lion-Lancer Golf Tourney in 1997 (along with Bro. James Bonilla and Kevin Gallagher ‘66), created the Clermont magazine to help keep alumni connected, brought both St. Augustine Lancers and Bishop McDonnell alumnae into the
We wish him well as he moves into retirement. Thank you John, for everything!
To contribute to the John E. Klemm ‘65 Scholarship Fund contact Josie McKenna ‘90 at jmckenna@blmhs.org or call 718-857-2700, ext. 2250.
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