Alumni
Kelley Medal
Rev. Joseph M. Kelley, S.J. Medal
Named in Honor of Rev. Joseph M. Kelley S.J., the Kelley Medal recognizes his dedication and commitment to educating Loyola students in physics and mathematics for nearly 40 years. As such, the Kelley Medal is regarded as the highest form of recognition given to a Loyola alumnus. It recognizes an alumnus who is outstanding by reason of distinction gained in business, profession, or by his outstanding participation in ecclesiastical or civic affairs. In addition, the alumnus is recognized for how his personal, family, and public life serves as a role model and example to the students and graduates of Loyola Blakefield. The Medal was first presented in 1962 to the late Edward J. Donnelly ’33, the first lay member of the Loyola Blakefield Board of Trustees.
2025 Kelley Medal Breakfast Highlights
On Thursday, March 6th, 2025, we hosted the annual Kelley Medal Award Breakfast. Attendees included several previous award recipients, representatives from the Loyola Blakefield Alumni Association, the entire Class of 2025, as well as friends and family of this years' honoree, Dr. James "Jim" Taneyhill '65.
Dr. Taneyhill's life has been a testament to service, excellence, and compassion. Raised in Rodgers Forge, Baltimore County, Jim graduated from Loyola Blakefield in 1965 before attending Loyola University (then College), where he earned his undergraduate degree in 1969. Following his graduation, he served in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot, including a year of service in Vietnam. His dedication to his country extended through 30 years in the Maryland Army National Guard, where he achieved the rank of Colonel and was awarded numerous commendations, including the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star. You can read more about Dr. Taneyhill's life here.
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Dr. Taneyhill's life has been a testament to service, excellence, and compassion. Raised in Rodgers Forge, Baltimore County, Jim graduated from Loyola Blakefield in 1965 before attending Loyola University (then College), where he earned his undergraduate degree in 1969. Following his graduation, he served in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot, including a year of service in Vietnam. His dedication to his country extended through 30 years in the Maryland Army National Guard, where he achieved the rank of Colonel and was awarded numerous commendations, including the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star. You can read more about Dr. Taneyhill's life here.
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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Kelley Medal
Nominating Process for the Rev. Joseph M. Kelley, S.J. Medal:
Step 1: Submit your nominee via the Kelley Medal nomination form portal. This officially submits the individual to the Loyola Blakefield Alumni Association (LBAA) as a candidate.
Step 2: The nominating individual must compose an official letter of recommendation, detailing why the nominated individual is deserving of the award.
Step 3: Solicit at least three (3) similar letters of recommendation from other individuals in support of this nomination. Recommendations may come from anyone inside or outside of the Loyola community.
Step 1: Submit your nominee via the Kelley Medal nomination form portal. This officially submits the individual to the Loyola Blakefield Alumni Association (LBAA) as a candidate.
Step 2: The nominating individual must compose an official letter of recommendation, detailing why the nominated individual is deserving of the award.
Step 3: Solicit at least three (3) similar letters of recommendation from other individuals in support of this nomination. Recommendations may come from anyone inside or outside of the Loyola community.
Once the nomination letter and three supporting letters are received by the LBAA, the nomination is considered complete and ready for consideration by the LBAA for the Kelley Medal.
LIST OF RECIPIENTS
List of 7 items.
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1962 – 1969
1962: Edward J. Donnelly '33
1963: Philip J. Scharper '37
1964: J. O'Neill Miller '37
1965: Frank J. Ayd Jr., M.D. '38
1966: Frank K. Morris, M.D. '19
1967: John J. Sweeney '42
1968: Rev. Joseph M.Connolly '42
1969: F. Frederick Ruzicka, M.D. '08 -
1970 – 1979
1970: James P. Lazzati '35
1971: William N. Schmitz '37
1972: Hon. William J. O’Donnell '33
1973: Bernard L. Talley '58
1974: Vincent D. Fitzpatrick Jr., M.D. '38
1975: Henry J. Knott Sr. '25
1976: Rev. John F. Guidera, S.J. '43, Rev. Lawrence J. Hunt, S.J. '44, Rev. Joseph R. Lerch, S.J. '44
1977: Frank A. Gunther Jr. '50
1978: Edmund J. Fick '50
1979: William J. Baird Sr. '29 -
1980 – 1989
1980: His Eminence J. Francis Stafford '50
1981: Most Rev. Edward J. Herrmann, D.D. '31
1982: Vincent T. Bagli '44
1983: Thomas E. Donnelly '37
1984: Hon. Lawrence F. Rodowsky '48
1985: Henry J. Knott Jr. '56
1986: James P. O’Conor '46
1987: Jerome W. Geckle '48
1988: Rene J. Gunning Sr. '38, Rev. Joseph F. Kerr, S.J.
1989: James K. McManus '39 -
1990 – 1999
1990: Rev. William M. Boteler, M.M. '48
1991: Rev. Joseph C. Martin, S.S. '42
1992: Hugh F. Coyle '56
1993: J. Henry Butta '46
1994: Robert J. Blair '44
1995: William J. Baird Jr. '57
1996: Richard J. Otenasek Jr., M.D. '50
1997: Herbert P. Waldron '32
1998: Arthur J. Fassio Sr. '43
1999: Robert L. Doyle, M.D. '55 -
2000 – 2009
2000: George L. Bunting Jr. '58
2001: Hon. J. Norris Byrnes '56
2002: Stephen W. Whalen Jr. '67
2003: Joseph B. Smith '39
2004: C. Arthur Eby Jr. '42
2005: Carroll A. Bodie '63
2006: John H. Weetenkamp III '65
2007: Rev. George V. Coyne, S.J. '51
2008: Bernard J. Weigman Jr. '50
2009: Hon. Robert E. Cahill Sr. '49 -
2010 – 2019
2010: J. Joseph Brune Jr. '52
2011: John M. Stewart '60
2012: David G. Greenwood '53
2013: William J. McCarthy '79
2014: Hon. Albert J. Matricciani '65
2015: Erich W. March ’70
2016: Michael J. Abromaitis '58
2017: Anthony "Skip" Minakowski '63
2018: Rev. Joseph Michini, S.J. '59
2019: Monsignor Martin Feild '51 -
2020 – 2029
2020: Ralph E. Moore '70
2021: Wayne R. Gioioso Jr. '78
2022: Louis F. Baird '65
2023: Victor J. Corbin '58
2024: Thomas J. Mooney, IV '76
