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CLASSNOTES 1940s
Al Ford ’46 is enjoying his retirement after a long career with the Department of the Navy. As a scientist engineer, most of his work dealt with high-speed chips. Tommy Koch ’48 and wife, Betty, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in October. After selling their business in 1998, they have enjoyed traveling around Europe and the United States. They also stay busy and entertained by their 18 grandchildren. Number 19 is due soon and great-grandchild number one is on the way! Jim Callan ’49 has left math and computer science behind and is now writing books. Two mysteries titled Cleansed by Fire and Murder a Cappella published this spring.
Jim Fleming ’49 has been confined to a wheel chair for the last 16 years and is now in an assisted living facility.
1950s Dick Ellis ’50 is having a great time in retirement. He is playing a lot of golf and enjoys traveling, especially when he goes to Las Vegas. Paul McKean ’51 is still “right in there, with a little help from Eli Lilly now and again.” Corkey McCloskey ’56 married Jackie on January 26 at St. James Catholic Church in Oak Cliff 49 years ago. Happy Anniversary.
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Last year, Patrick McDermott ’56 joined Mentis Sciences, a company headquartered in Manchester, VA. Mentis specializes in advanced composite materials for both military and civilian applications, and is using his expertise in composites for the production of prosthetic sockets for amputees. In addition to his travels for work, he vacationed in London, Paris and Rome this year. (see photo on page 29)
ABOVE: Members of the class of 1954 meet at Jesuit before leaving for a Texas Rangers game in Arlington. They won the tickets and transportation to the game for being the first class to reach 50 percent participation in the Alumni Annual Fund.
Bob James ’57 is happy to report that he has been married 50 years, has four children, ten grandchildren, and is enjoying life. He volunteers at church and vacations with old friends. “I’m working hard not to run out of money before we run out of time.” Find us on Facebook: Connect with other alumni by sending a friend request to Jesuit Rangers.
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