Alumni Stories
See where St. Martin of Tours graduates have put their stamp on the world.
Christine Nangle
Co-Executive Producer, The Simpsons
St. Martin of Tours Class of 1994
In February of 2026, Christine brought The Simpsons to Philadelphia for the show’s 800th episode. Calling the episode a “love letter to Philadelphia,” Christine wove in countless Philly hooks including Quinta Brunson and Kevin Bacon as lead characters, Wawa, the Rocky statue, the National Dog Show (which is held annually in Oaks, PA), the Mütter Museum, the Ben Franklin Bridge, Pat’s and Geno’s, music performed by native bands The Roots and Boyz II Men and so much more.
In addition to The Simpsons since 2019, Christine has written for numerous shows including Saturday Night Live, Kroll Show and Inside Amy Schumer.
While Los Angeles is now home, the St. Martin of Tours, Little Flower and UPenn grad is, as she told Philadelphia Magazine, “100 percent still a Philadelphian. I wear it with pride on my sleeve.”
“My experience at St. Martin of Tours gave me an educational foundation that I took with me through high school, college and into the entertainment world. It makes me happy to see the school flourishing and still serving Oxford Circle families.”
Michael J. Driscoll
Councilmember, City of Philadelphia
St. Martin of Tours Class of 1974
Michael Driscoll currently serves as a Democratic member of the Philadelphia City Council, representing the city’s 6th district. Prior to that, he served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 173rd district. Prior to that, he was the deputy secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of General Services for seven years under Governor Bob Casey.
“So much of my career of government service I trace back to my education. UPenn… LaSalle… Cardinal Dougherty… And St. Martin of Tours.”
A member of the class of 1974, Driscoll graduated from St. Martin of Tours when it was the largest Catholic grammar school in the world.
“We had over 400 kids in our eighth grade. Eight classes, 50 kids to a class.”
“I think much of what I’ve been able to achieve for the people of Philadelphia and the people of Pennsylvania ties back to my formative years at Tours. Doing the right thing. Honesty. Understanding. I’m glad to see that those values are still there, still shaping today’s kids.”
Michael J. Driscoll
Councilmember, City of Philadelphia
St. Martin of Tours Class of 1974
Michael Driscoll currently serves as a Democratic member of the Philadelphia City Council, representing the city’s 6th district. Prior to that, he served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing the 173rd district. Prior to that, he was the deputy secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of General Services for seven years under Governor Bob Casey.
“So much of my career of government service I trace back to my education. UPenn… LaSalle… Cardinal Dougherty… And St. Martin of Tours.”
A member of the class of 1974, Driscoll graduated from St. Martin of Tours when it was the largest Catholic grammar school in the world.
“We had over 400 kids in our eighth grade. Eight classes, 50 kids to a class.”
“I think much of what I’ve been able to achieve for the people of Philadelphia and the people of Pennsylvania ties back to my formative years at Tours. Doing the right thing. Honesty. Understanding. I’m glad to see that those values are still there, still shaping today’s kids.”
Brendan Lotty
Owner, Lotty’s Professional Painting
St. Martin of Tours Class of 2001
After graduating from St. Martin of Tours in 2001, Brendan Lotty went on to North Catholic High School. Over the summers throughout high school, he’d return to St. Martin of Tours to help prepare the building for the coming school year. He’d do this primarily with a paintbrush, painting classrooms, doors and hallways.
Painting had always been a part of Brendan’s life.
“My dad was a painter. I grew up helping him on jobs. It’s just something that comes naturally to me.”
With a business degree from Penn State Abington, Brendan wasn’t particularly interested in a desk job. But painting was always there — and by 2017 he was the owner and founder of Lotty’s Professional Painting.
Today Brendan employs nine painters and does residential and commercial jobs across the region.
“My experience at St. Martin of Tours instilled a sense of accountability. And as a business owner, that’s something I rely heavily on. Because while I may not be doing too much of the actual painting these days, I’m running a business that requires 100 percent accountability.”
Jehoiakim Gabriel
University of Pennsylvania Class of 2030
St. Martin of Tours Class of 2022
It’s July of 2026 and Jehoiakim Gabriel of Philadelphia is roughly four weeks out from starting his freshman year at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania where he plans to study economics.
His future is bright—and it’s a future that is built upon a rock-solid foundation.
Working backwards, Jehoiakim graduated at the top of his class from Roman Catholic High School. There, he excelled academically, even participating in the school’s Dual Enrollment program that allowed him to take Sociology, Psychology and Macroeconomics at LaSalle University.
Jehoiakim was also heavily involved in Roman’s Mock Trial, an extracurricular he intends to pursue at UPenn—and for good reason. At Roman, Jehoiakim racked up the mock trial recognition: PA State Champion (2026), PA State Finalist (2024, 2025), Philadelphia City Champion (2024, 2025, 2026), Best Witness in the 2025 Philadelphia Mock Trial Tournament, 1st Place at University of Pennsylvania’s Ben Franklin Invitational (2026), 1st Place at La Salle University’s Blue and Gold Invitational (2025), Blue and Gold Outstanding Advocate Award (2023), and 1st Place at Empire World Championship (2025).
Prior to Roman, Jehoiakim spent kindergarten through eighth grade at St. Martin of Tours. It was here at Tours that he developed not just an affinity for learning but an appreciation for diversity—differnet ideas, different perspectives. Jehoiakim participated in a number of extracurricular activities including theater, choir and the literary magazine.
“My parents wanted a private school education for me since day one and St. Martin of Tours was a solid foundation. It prepared me for Roman and instilled a love of learning that I’ll have all my life.”
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