Alvin Leo Murphy

Background

Murphy, Alvin Leo was born on July 19, 1934 in New Orleans. Son of James J. and Marie Adele (Perret) Murphy.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1956; Master of Education, Loyola University, 1967.

Career

Teacher, De La Salle High School, New Orleans, 1958-1967; assistant principal, De La Salle High School, 1967-1972; assistant superintendent, Archdiocese of New Orleans, 1972-1974; associate superintendent, Archdiocese of New Orleans, 1974-1983; principal, Archbishop Chapelle High School, Metairie, Louisiana, 1983-1989; president, Archbishop Chapelle High School, since 1989.

Achievements

• Alvin Leo Murphy has been listed as a noteworthy Educational administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Kenner Business Association, since 1989, Metairie chapter American Heart Association, since 1990. Member National Catholic Education Association (National Outstanding Contribution award 1980, reg.assoc. since 1988), Catholic Secondary Principal Association (treasurer 1985-1987), National Chief Adminstrs. of Catholic Education, American Management Association, National Association Secondary School Prins.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, sports, computers, photography.

Connections

Married Celeste Marie Ferry, Nov.24, 1956. Children: Angelle, Alice, Emily, Claire.

Father:

James J. Murphy

Mother:

Marie Adele (Perret) Murphy

Spouse:

Celeste Marie Ferry

child:

Claire Murphy

child:

Angelle Murphy

child:

Emily Murphy

child:

Alice Murphy