As
the Andover Bulletin was going to press, we learned of the death
on Sept. 28 of Frank "Deke" DiClemente, legendary Phillips
Academy coach and mentor, whose students included President George
W. Bush ’64 and former President George Bush ’42. During
his 40-year career at Phillips Academy, DiClemente coached 40 varsity
basketball teams and 28 varsity soccer teams, developed an intramural
competitive system in various sports, founded the New England Prep
School Athletic Council, and taught biology and chemistry.
He
is survived by his wife of 62 years, Berdine; a daughter,
Ann
DiClemente Ross ’58 of New York City; a son, James P. DiClemente
of Andover; three grandchildren, including Brooks Ross ’93;
and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Oct. 27
in Cochran Chapel. Gifts for a scholarship fund in his memory may
be sent to the Trustees of Phillips Academy, 180 Main St., Andover
MA 01810.
A
fuller tribute to Coach DiClemente will appear in the Winter 2002
issue of the Andover Bulletin.
As
the Andover Bulletin was going to press, we learned of the death
on Sept. 28 of Frank "Deke" DiClemente, legendary Phillips
Academy coach and mentor, whose students included President George
W. Bush ’64 and former President George Bush ’42. During
his 40-year career at Phillips Academy, DiClemente coached 40 varsity
basketball teams and 28 varsity soccer teams, developed an intramural
competitive system in various sports, founded the New England Prep
School Athletic Council, and taught biology and chemistry.