Inducted 1996 Growing up in Watchung, New Jersey, Ralph attended the Pingry School and had an outstanding athletic career, earning All-Prep honors in soccer, hockey, and lacrosse. He entered Lake Forest College in 1982 and distinguished himself as an outstanding student-athlete. He earned twelve varsity letters - four each in soccer, hockey, and lacrosse and graduated cum laude with a double major in business and economics. A goalie in all three sports, Ralph captained the soccer and lacrosse teams, was Most Valuable Player in soccer, and earned All-Conference honors in soccer and lacrosse. He was the recipient of the Nicholas J. Wayslik Athletic Award, a social affiliate of Alpha Chi and he participated in the German Club and the Economics organization, Omicron Delta Epsilon. After graduation Ralph married Mary Jo Casaletto '88, gained certification as a financial planner and embarked on a career in investment consulting. He continued his athletic involvement by coaching youth hockey and competing in amateur hockey leagues.
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