Villanova Library has an amusing "mini-exhibit" about student elections from "olden days." Included among the "artifacts" is the May 10, 1957 front page (above) of The Villanovan, which covers the student election. So what became of the three guys who won? Sophomore Class President, Steve Mahle Attended Villanova on a Naval ROTC scholarship. After graduating in 1961, … [Read more...] about 65 Years Ago They were BMOCs At Villanova – What Became Of Them?
Five LM Commissioners Endorse Conor Lamb
While nearly all polls show Lt. Governor John Fetterman with a comfortable lead in the Democratic Senatorial Primary Race, Congressman Conor Lamb seems to have won more endorsements.On Friday (April 15), CityandStatePA released what appears to be a comprehensive list of endorsements for all the candidates running in Pennsylvania's May 17 Senatorial Primary.According to … [Read more...] about Five LM Commissioners Endorse Conor Lamb
McCormick Makes Bid For ‘Dukakis Award’
Trump-snubbed, Dave McCormick, has put himself into contention for the Dukakis Award, named after failed 1988 Democratic Presidential Candidate, Michael Dukakis. The award is given to political candidates who allow themselves to be filmed, while looking foolish and wearing helmets. https://youtu.be/BRPZQ3UEN_Q In 1988, polls showed Dukakis having a double-digit lead over … [Read more...] about McCormick Makes Bid For ‘Dukakis Award’
Highly Rated Poll Shows Surging Kathy Barnette Closing In On Oz And McCormick
The Trafalgar Group (rated an A- by Fivethirtyeight.com) reported on Thursday (April 14) - that their polling sample, taken between April 11 and April 13, showed Mehmet (Dr.) Oz is slightly ahead in the Republican Senatorial Primary race - with 22.7% of the vote. The poll showed Dave McCormick in second place with 19.7%. Kathy Barnette is in third place with 18.4%. Carla … [Read more...] about Highly Rated Poll Shows Surging Kathy Barnette Closing In On Oz And McCormick
‘Controversial’ Garry Kelly – Starred For LM When Kobe Was In 8th Grade
The late Kobe Bryant is unquestionably the GOAT (Greatest of All-Time) among Lower Merion High School basketball players, but is he the best all-around athlete in the school's history? - Probably not.In November of 1991, the late Garry Kelly (he died in January of 2022) won the PIAA AAA (large schools) Cross Country Championship. A few weeks later Kelly was suiting up for the … [Read more...] about ‘Controversial’ Garry Kelly – Starred For LM When Kobe Was In 8th Grade