2012 Winter Issue - Iona Preparatory School

Iona Winter 2012
Prep News
2011 President’s Dinner
National Signing Day
Golf Outing
Fund-A-Cause
...for alumni, parents, students & friends

Our Mission
Iona Prep educates young men to be moral,
ethical leaders, developing the whole person
in the heritage of Blessed Edmund Rice and
the American Catholic tradition to be life-long
learners, responsible to their commitment of
service to others, confident in their self-worth,
while being supported by a challenging and
innovative college-preparatory curriculum in
relationship with dedicated and caring faculty
and community.
Students participating in the annual Thanksgiving
Food Drive, see the full story on page 14.

Iona Prep News
Table of Contents
President’s Message.......................4
Principal’s Message.......................5
Campus News............................6-9
Athletics...................................10-12
Service News...........................14-15
Alumni News...........................16-19
Alumni Notes.........................20-21
In Memoriam...............................22
Save the Date..............................24
Board of Trustees
Br. Lawrence T. Murphy, CFC Chairman
Br. Daniel J. Casey, CFC
Br. Raymond Vercruysse, CFC, Ed D
Board of Directors
John A. Verni, Esq. ’80, Chairman
Sr. Ona Bessette, CND
Diane D. Brink
Kevin J. Degen ’74
William J. Falvey ’86
Neil L. Lane, Esq. ’81
Br. Thomas R. Leto, CFC
Francis X. Mara ’78
Robert H. McCooey, Jr. ’83
Fr. Daniel O’Reilly
Felix J. Petrillo ’89
Thomas B. Wilson ’91
Directors Emeriti
John P. Heffernan
Vito Verni

President’s Message
Winter 2012
Dear Alumni, Parents, Students and Friends,
I trust that this issue of the Iona Prep News Magazine finds you and your family
well and looking forward to spring. I am two thirds the way through my
second year as president of the Prep and I continue to find it to be an amazing
learning community. Every day brings new excitement and new energy to
the campus as our young men continue on their road to successful lives. Anyone walking through
our campus will find faculty and staff members dedicated to the ideals of Blessed Edmund Rice,
founder of the Congregation of Christian Brothers. Since 1916, when Br. Doorley first opened
the Iona School, we have been educating the young men of the metropolitan area. Almost one
hundred years later, committed lay women and men work along with the Brothers to bring Jesus’
message of salvation to our entire community. It is blessed work and I thank all of you for your
support – it enables us to build God’s kingdom here at the Prep one young man at a time.
Since last January, Iona Prep has much to be thankful for! Over the summer we completed our
renovation of the Tully Gymnasium along with other areas of the school. If you haven’t had time
to drop by, please do since the facelift has given the place a brand new look! The Class of 2011,
upon graduation, amassed a little over $14 million is merit based awards. Fully 52-percent of the
class left Iona Prep with a scholarship offer to a college or university in excess of the four year
tuition paid here! That in itself is praiseworthy! We opened our doors to a full house – 783
students from all over the metropolitan area. Our freshman class of 213 students was the largest
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in the past ten years. All things considered, we are doing extremely well and we thank God for
our blessings.
This year we have expanded our Campus Ministry and our Leadership Programs. Campus
ministry, under the direction of Campus Minister Anthony Casella ’97, has provided numerous
opportunities for our young men to participate in the sacramental life of the Church while
putting their faith into action through Christian service. Our student leadership team sponsored
an extensive leadership workshop for 40 of our young men at the end of October. Another such
weekend is planned for the end of March. These weekends provide the opportunity for our
students to learn what it means to be a leader and come to the understanding that each of us is
called to lead others to God. Both programs are geared for student growth and the realization
that we are each called to lead.
At the beginning of March we had a visit from His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan,
Archbishop of New York. Cardinal Dolan, recently back from Rome and his elevation, was here
to offer Mass with the students and to meet and greet members of the Prep community. We
thank His Eminence for his visit and especially for his support of Catholic education.
The spring is a wonderful time to visit Iona Prep and you are always welcome. Certainly, if you
have any questions about our future and where we are going, please feel free to call me at
(914) 632-0714 ext. 214. Enjoy spring!
God bless,
Bro. Thomas R. Leto, CFC
President

Principal’s Message
Winter 2012
Dear Alumni, Parents, Students and Friends,
As we reach the midpoint of our school year we have much of which to
be proud. I hope you enjoy reading about the academic accomplishments
and all the activities that have taken place in the last several
months.
The area that stands out to me this past semester is our student and staff involvement
in Christian service. As Bro. Leto mentions in his letter, the expansion of our campus
ministry program has provided numerous opportunities for our students, faculty and
staff. Our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive was very successful and we are always
grateful for the support our families give to this event. Dress-down days and bake sales
are big hits among the students and staff so we have raised a substantial amount of
money to subsidize two very recent service trips. Twenty-four students and staff traveled
to Glenmary Farm in Kentucky; twenty-three students and staff to Peru. Both of these
trips took place during February break. We also added a weekend trip to one of the
poorest and most devastated urban areas in the country, Camden, NJ. This trip, through
the Romero Center there, offers a strong reflection component as well as allowing our
students to experience abject poverty just two hours south of where they live.
Among our strongest on-going commitments are to our local pantries and community
centers. One long-standing commitment is to HOPE, a food pantry in New Rochelle
where we send students at least twice monthly. As part of our recent Essential Elements
evaluation we committed to a stronger presence in the after-school program at Holy
Rosary parish in Port Chester. The purpose is to foster interpersonal connections as well
as offer help to those who need it. As you will read inside our students also participated
in Hungerfest and the Polar Plunge. Needless to say we are very proud of our students
and the faculty who support them in their endeavors.
As we plan for the 2012-13 school year we will keep you informed of all that is going on
throughout the Iona Prep community. The weekly e-blasts have been a wonderful means
of communication through our Advancement office and we are always happy to hear
from you as well. If you are in the neighborhood you are always welcome to stop by to
get a flavor of all that is happening. We hope we’ll see you soon.
Sincerely,
Maureen B. Kiers
Principal
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Campus News
2011 President’s Dinner - On the Friday before
Thanksgiving, Iona Prep hosted its annual President’s
Dinner at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.
Over 300 alumni, parents and friends of Iona Prep attended
the event. Proceeds from the event will benefit the renovation
of the physics lab and the science programs. The night
included cocktails, fine dining, dancing and a silent and live
auction with the always entertaining guest auctioneers, John
McCarthy ’79 and John Verni ’80. Many items were
auctioned including a pitching lesson with Mariano Rivera,
two tickets to Super Bowl XLVI, season tickets for the New
York Football Giants, a vacation to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico,
dinner at Rao's, and much more. Special thanks to our
Mothers’ Auxiliary and Fathers’ Council co-chairs and our
committee members made up of alumni, current
parents, alumni parents and faculty members.
The Challenge - In November, Robert DePaolo ’12,
Christopher McCooey ’12, Gabriel Ferrnate ’13, Thomas
Taylor ’13 and Charles Mancini ’13 took part in MSG
Varsity’s high school quiz show, The Challenge. The team,
with Gabriel as captain, competed against a team from
Hendrick Hudson
High School. Iona
Prep President Bro.
Leto and over 30
Iona students went
along to cheer
on their fellow
classmates and be
part of the studio
audience. Faculty
member Deirdre Mone served as advisor for the team, and
Darin Gillenwater ’86 attended as SFC coordinator. The
episode aired throughout January on MSG Varsity (iO TV
Channel 14). Iona Prep viewers were not disappointed as
the team defeated Hendrick Hudson.
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Leadership Weekend - Fall 2011 Iona Prep
held the first of two leadership weekends in the fall. The
weekend took place at the Don Bosco Marian Shrine in
Stony Point, NY. Participants chosen for the workshop
demonstrate leadership qualities in academics, athletics, student
government and extracurricular activities. Leadership
weekend is a powerful experience that touches the lives of
all the young men involved. Spiritually focused, the main
objective of the retreat weekend is to create new friends
and to recognize their leadership skills while attending
workshops that enhance their communication and listening
skills. Faculty members Darin Gillenwater ’86 and John
Raimondo were the moderators for the weekend. They
were assisted by the leadership committee of about a dozen
Iona Prep students. For the first time, leadership weekend
will be held twice. The second weekend will commence in
the spring.
Senior Mother-Son Dance - Iona Prep’s annual
mother-son dance, also known as the “Mom Prom,” was
held at the Fountainhead in New Rochelle on November
3rd. The Mom Prom is a special night to celebrate Iona Prep
mothers and thank them for their love and support. Over
100 seniors took their moms as dates for a night of dinner,
dancing and fun. The senior mother-son dance is organized
by the Mothers’ Auxiliary.

Irish Exchange Students - In the fall, nine Irish
students and several chaperones from the Christian Brothers
Secondary School in Wexford (Coláiste Éamonn Rís) visited Iona
Prep to experience life in the United States. Each student was
paired with at least one Iona Prep student. The Irish boys spent
the week with a host family and experienced firsthand what it’s
like to be an Iona Prep student. The entire group, led by faculty
member Kevin O’Meara, traveled to New York City to view the
9/11 Memorial and attend a New York Ranger game. During their
stay, alumnus Bob McCooey ’83 also hosted the Irish students and
their chaperones at NASDAQ. A number of Iona Prep students
recently traveled to Dublin to the Edmund Rice Center in Waterford
where they spent a week taking classes. “The significance of
the Irish exchange is to understand the breadth of the influence
of the Christian Brothers,” said Maureen Kiers, principal of Iona
Prep. “Inviting the students from Ireland to Iona Prep gives both
groups the opportunity to see the similarities and differences in
their schooling, but to have them understand that the roots of their
education come from the same place.”
The Prep Players and Do Re Mi - In October, The
Prep Players performed the little known, but wildly funny
musical, Do Re Mi. This musical tells the story of a bunch of
has-been gangsters and their less-than-successful attempt to go
“legitimate” in the world of rock and roll. The Prep Players teamed
up with students from The Ursuline School and Maria Regina to
produce the superb recreation of song and dance.
Directed by Jason Summers ’98, the musical-comedy entertained
three sold-out performances in the newly renovated Tully Gymnasium.
Br. Reynolds provided the scenic design. Faculty member
Charles Sloat ’84 is the moderator of The Prep Players.
National Merit Winners - In September, Iona Prep
Principal Maureen Kiers announced that six students who were
named commended students in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship
Program. About 34,000 commended students throughout the
country were recognized for their exceptional academic promise.
The students were Karan Begani ’12, Robert DePaolo ’12, John Fay
’12, Nicholas Kristensen ’12, Brijian Levesque ’12 and Christopher
McCooey ’12. According to the NMSC, “The commended students
have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success.
These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing
their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play
in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of
educational excellence in our nation.”
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Irish exchange students from Wexford pictured with
their Iona Prep hosts outside the Jakeway Library.

Campus News
Golf Outing - Iona Prep held its annual Golf Outing
at Westchester Country Club in Harrison, N.Y. The outing
was sold out with more than 120 golfers. Following an
afternoon on the West course, the golfers gathered for
cocktails, fine dining and a live auction with the always
entertaining guest auctioneer, Tom Rosato ’68. Auction
prizes included rounds of golf to the following courses:
Garden City, Secession, Shinecock Hills, West Hampton and
Winged Foot. A father/son trip with the New York Football
Giants to San Francisco to play the 49ers was also auctioned
as well as the chance to be a member of the first-ever Gael
Cup. Special thanks to 2011 Golf Outing Committee: Bro.
Thomas Leto, Tim Cacase ’84, Jim Coffey ’90, Jeanne Doran
P ’12, Bill Falvey ’86, Michael Javakian ’91, Frank Mara ’78,
John McCarthy ’79, Tom Rosato ’68 and John Verni ’80.
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Olympic Day - In October, Iona Prep hosted
Olympic Day for all students and faculty. Students participated
in various activities including capture the flag, chess,
dodge ball, flag football, handball, ping-pong, softball,
tennis, trivia, ultimate frisbee, volleyball and tug-of-war.
Teams were divided by class year, making Olympic Day
especially competitive. The seniors - Class of 2012 - took
first place. After a very successful day in 2010, Olympic Day
now takes place every year. The event was planned and
coordinated by the Student Faculty Council (SFC).

Tully Gymnasium Ribbon Cutting - This past fall,
Iona Prep celebrated the ribbon cutting of the newly renovated
Tully Gymnasium. Bro. Leto led the ceremony and was joined
by faculty/staff, alumni, parents and friends of the Prep. Among
the attendees included Chairman of the Board of Directors
John Verni ’80 and William Tully ’43. A reception followed
immediately after the ribbon cutting ceremony. A brand new
trophy case was also installed.
9/11 Memorial Prayer Service - On September
12th, Iona Prep hosted a memorial prayer service in honor of
the ten year anniversary
of 9/11. During the prayer
service an American flag
hung from the rafters in
the newly renovated Tully
Gymnasium as the Iona
Prep community remembered
the first responders
and all those who lost
their lives that tragic
morning. One of the
many alumni that Iona
Prep lost was Kevin
Clearly ’81. Kevin’s
mother Betty and sister
Cate were present at the
prayer service.
Freshman Field Day - Class of 2015 Freshman field
day took place on September 8th for the Class of 2015. Over
200 freshmen entered the campus of Iona Prep to embark on a
new and exciting journey. The students spent the day meeting
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new classmates and faculty. They also participated in array of
sports and other activates with their homerooms including
basketball, dodge ball, football, soccer and Ping-Pong. After
their activities, the freshmen enjoyed a barbeque lunch.
Throughout the day, students had the opportunity to get acclimated
to the building, class schedules and locker assignments.
Valerie Noble - Advancement Administrative
Assistant In September, the Iona Prep community welcomed
Valerie Noble to the advancement
office. Valerie comes to the Prep from
St. Raymond’s High School for Boys
in the Bronx, where she also served
as the advancement assistant. She has
spent the last ten years working and
volunteering in Catholic education.
Valerie was instrumental in moving
the advancement office from room
107 to the Carriage House in December.
An avid New York Yankee fan,
she has been married for 28 years to
her husband Dave and has three
children: David (25), Lauren (22) and
Kaitlin (19).
New Board Member
Thomas B. Wilson ’91 - Thomas B. Wilson,
DDS MD is a 1991 graduate of Iona Prep. While
at the Prep, Dr. Wilson was an honor student and
three-sport athlete, competing in football, track,
and lacrosse. Upon graduating from Iona Prep
Dr. Wilson attended Boston College where he
was a varsity letter winner in football playing for
current New York Giants Coach Tom Coughlin.
After Boston College, Dr. Wilson obtained both
his doctor of dental surgery and doctor of
medicine degrees from Columbia University.
Currently, Dr. Wilson is a practicing oral and
maxillofacial surgeon in Purchase, NY and
Greenwich, CT. He is an assistant clinical professor
and attending surgeon at Columbia University
and Greenwich Hospital. Dr. Wilson is happily
married to his wife Elisa, and has three children:
Elexa, Tyler and Travis.

Athletic News Fall
Team Awards/Highlights
Fall Baseball
Won Doug Faul Memorial Tournament
Bowling
Finished the regular season 10-6
Cross Country
Freshman cross country team won the 34th Brewster Invitational
JV team finished second at 16th Annual Disney X-Country Classic
(won Mickey Team Trophy)
Varsity team finished ninth at 16th Annual Disney X-Country Classic
Varsity Football
Finished the regular season at 5-3
Lost in semifinals of the playoffs
JV Football
Finished the regular season at 5-3
Lost in quarterfinals of the playoffs
Freshman Football
Finished the regular season at 7-1
Varsity Soccer
Finished the season at 10-5-3
Finished regular season as division champions
Lost in quarterfinals of the playoffs
JV Soccer
Finished the regular season at 9-6-1
Lost in semifinals of the playoffs
From playing fields to the classroom, this past year Iona Prep students worked with
MSG Varsity to spotlight academics, athletics, and school events. Visit
www.MSGVarsity.com for more information.
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Student Awards/Highlights
Varsity Football
Justin Combs ’12
Semper Fidelis All-American
Journal News Westchester &
Putnam High School All-Star First Team
CHSFL All-League Defense
Chris Cooper ’13
Journal News Westchester &
Putnam High School All-Star Second Team
CHSFL All-League Defense
Dan Fischer ’12
Journal News Westchester &
Putnam High School All-Star Second Team
CHSFL All-League Defense
Kameron Tedder ’12
Preseason Journal News
“Super 11” All-Star
Journal News Westchester &
Putnam High School All-Star
First Team
CHSFL All-League Defense
Shaquille Townsend ’13
Journal News Westchester &
Putnam High School All-Star Second Team
CHSFL All-League Offense
Other CHSAA All-League winners:
Matt Berni ’12
Mario Biaggi ’13
Omari Buster ’12
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Varsity Soccer
Stephen Elias ’15
U15 U.S. National Team Camp
CHSAA All-League
Alex Kapp ’12
High School All-American
ESPN Rise All-State Honorable Mention
Other CHSAA All-League winners:
Felix Abongo ’12
Cesar Ceja ’12
Kyle Hughes ’12
Cross-Country
Tim Hefferon ’12
Westchester All-County Team

Athletic News
National Signing Day - Senior Athletes Make
Collegiate Commitments - Throughout the country on
February 1st, thousands of student-athletes participated in national
signing day. This was no different at Iona Prep as a dozen seniors
signed letters of intent during a ceremony hosted by the Athletic
Department. Iona Prep‘s student-athletes were joined by family
members and coaches alike in room 401 after school. The ceremony
was covered by MSG Varsity.
Cesar Ceja ’12 soccer - Marist College
Justin Combs ’12 football - UCLA
Matt D’Ariano ’12 baseball -
University of Connecticut (UConn)
Vinny DeMaria ’12 baseball - Iona College
Shane Fee ’12 lacrosse - Bucknell University
Greg Gallagher ’12 pole vault -
College of William & Mary
Sam Garito ’12 baseball -
Eastern Connecticut State University
Darin Gillenwater ’12 swimming -
SUNY Binghamton
Alex Kapp ’12 soccer - Boston College
Phil Logerfo ’12 lacrosse - University of Scranton
Tim McCarthy ’12 baseball - Temple University
Luke Wooters ’12 lacrosse - Nazareth College
Cesar Ceja Justin Combs
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Matt D’Ariano
Shane Fee
Sam Garito
Alex Kapp
Tim McCarthy
Vinny DeMaria
Greg Gallagher
Darin Gillenwater
Phil Logerfo
Luke Wooters

“Fund-A-Cause”
Make a Difference
Iona Prep is seeking financial
assistance to fund specific causes for the
renovation of the physics lab and support
of the science programs. Please consider
making a donation to a “Fund-A-Cause”
package below...
Wish Upon a Star - Help Iona Prep’s astronomers become the next Kepler with a SolarMax II 90
Richview Telescope with mount and blocking filter. The SolarMax II Double Stack telescope is a
research-grade instrument that would bring Iona Prep’s Astronomy classes to the next galaxy and be
the envy of all high schools.
Donate $5,000 and make their wish come true!
Take a Quantum Leap - Help our students quantify their scientific data with the Explorer GLX
Remote Data Logger. The GLX Explorer is cutting edge technology from PASCO Scientific. This multiuse
device allows for up to four digital sensor inputs in addition to four onboard sensors. All of this
in a small, portable package allows for data collection both in the laboratory as well as the field.
Make the Iona Prep Science Department go electro-dynamic with a $2,500 donation!
Get Iona Prep “Current” - This package wish list includes charge sensors (16 @ $75), Tinspire lab
cradles (32 at $145), iPod Touch (6 at $200) and an Air Track (1 at $1,070).
Make a “shocking” difference with a $1,000 donation.
Einstein Essentials... It’s ALL Relative - Modern Physics is where it’s
at! This package wish list includes charge sensors (16 at $75), Tinspire lab
cradles (32 at $145), iPod Touch (6 at $200) and an Air Track (1 at $1,070).
Your $500 donation is essential to the Iona Prep Science Department!
Darlin’ Darwin - Help Iona Prep evolve into the future! Your gift will allow students to conduct
scientific research in biology, chemistry and physics. This package wish list includes 16 Voltage
Probes, 16 Temperature Probes, a Current Probe, 16 Magnetic Field Sensors, 16 Charge Sensors,
Mercury Light Source, 2 Spring Scales, and Sensor DAQ.
Your $250 donation will help your students collect data in a snap!
All “Fund-A-Cause” donations are 100-percent tax deductible.
For more information or questions, please contact Barbara Robertson,
chief advancement officer, at brobertson@ionaprep.org or (914) 600-6158.

Service News
Basketball Program Teams Up with SAIL
During the Christmas season, Iona Prep's basketball
program hosted a Christmas party at Iona Prep for the
children from SAIL at Ferncliff Manor. Located on Saw Mill
River Road in Yonkers. SAIL (The School for Adaptive &
Integrative Learning) is an organization dedicated to
meeting the needs of people with developmental disabilities,
their families, and the community utilizing research-based,
adaptive and integrative strategies. Thanks to Head Coach
Vic Quirolo and all the basketball coaches and teams,
enough money was raised to purchase gifts for the kids from
SAIL. There was a visit from Santa who distributed gifts to
all the guests. Iona Prep basketball players and campus
ministers were on-hand to work the event and they gave the
children from Ferncliff a night to remember. The event was
coordinated by Anthony Casella ’97, director of campus
ministry, and the campus ministers. Special thanks to current
parents Patti MacGillivray and Maureen Verre.
Blood Drive - In December, Iona Prep hosted its
annual blood drive. The blood drive was facilitated by the
New York Blood Center, under the supervision of Iona
Prep’s health office and School Nurse, Marianne Brady.
Dozens of seniors, faculty and staff members generously
gave the gift of life which will be distributed to hospitals
throughout the New York regions.
Polar Plunge - On December 3rd, over a dozen Iona
Prep students and several faculty members participated in
the Polar Plunge at Rye Playland. Two alumni - Ed Riley
’76 and J.D. Piro ’76 - also took the plunge. The Polar Plunge
is a unique opportunity to support Special Olympics New
York by jumping or running into the freezing waters of the
Long Island Sound. The Iona Prep students who took part
in the Polar Plunge helped raise over $13,000 for the
athletes of Special Olympics New York. Iona Prep’s Polar
Plunge chapter is moderated by faculty member Pat Gray.
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Thanksgiving Food Drive - Iona Prep held its
annual Thanksgiving prayer service before break to mark
the completion of this year’s food drive. For two weeks, the
Iona Prep community collected non-perishable food items
for the less fortunate. Over a dozen turkeys and produce
were also donated by Mark D’Urso ’80. Following the
prayer service, several students and faculty members loaded
and delivered over 200 bags of food to two parishes in
Manhattan: St. Charles Borromeo on West 141st Street and
St. Mark’s on West 138th Street. Special thanks to Br. R.W.
Harris ’62 and the Edmund Rice Society for sponsoring the
food drive.
Hungerfest - Iona Prep hosted its third annual
Hungerfest in November. Approximately 25 Iona Prep
students and several faculty volunteers fasted for 24 hours
overnight to promote hunger awareness. During the fast,
students participated in leadership-building activities, heard
from guest speakers Dale Williams from the Midnight Run
and Carole Troum from HOPE Community Services. They
prepared food that was donated to several local soup
kitchens and gathered clothes and toiletries for Midnight
Run. The group also spent the night sleeping in cardboard
boxes outside the Paul Verni Fine Arts Center to truly
experience what it’s like to be hungry and homeless. On
Saturday morning, the group woke early to deliver
hundreds of bags of food to several soup kitchens in the area
including HOPE in New Rochelle, Sharing Community in
Yonkers, and Holy Rosary Soup Kitchen in Port Chester.
This year’s Hungerfest was particularly special because
Iona Prep partnered with Cablevision and Power to Learn
to take part in MSG Varsity’s Charity Champions contest.
Charity Champions promote volunteerism and help raise
money for a school-selected charity. This year, Iona Prep selected
HOPE as its charity. Carole Troum from HOPE accepted
a $1,000 check on behalf of the organization on
Friday night during Hungerfest.
The participants ended the 24-hour fast with Mass in Iona
Prep's Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel. Dinner was
provided by Iona Prep's Fathers' Council. Hungerfest was
organized and coordinated by faculty member Dana Pisani
and Iona Prep's Student Faculty Council (SFC). Faculty
members Darin Gillenwater ’86 and John Raimondo are
moderators of the SFC.

Varsity Football’s Carwash for Breast Cancer -
The varsity football team held a carwash at Iona Prep and
donated over $700 for the American Cancer Society. Led by
senior captain Chris Fucci ’12, the team wanted to raise funds
and awareness for breast cancer research and thought a late
October carwash would do the trick. The group worked
tirelessly from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, washing almost 50 cars. The
money was donated to the American Cancer Society via Iona
Prep’s Making Strides team who walked at Manhattanville
College the same morning.
Students, Faculty Walk for Breast Cancer - In
October, over 20 Iona Prep students and faculty members Maria
Cavallaro, Dana Pisani and Phil Sallustio participated in the
18th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at
Manhattanville College. Over 12,000 people participated in the
event, which was hosted by the American Cancer Society. The
students helped raise more than $6,000 for breast cancer awareness
and walked five miles, wearing pink Iona Prep shirts.
ACTION Leadership Workshop - Iona Prep students Tim Hefferon
’12, Jack Kelly ’12, James Sullivan ’13 and faculty member John Raimondo
traveled to St. Johns, FL to participate in the Christian Brothers ACTION
Leadership Workshop. For over 30 years, the Christian Brothers have hosted
the weekend-long event, bringing together leaders from schools coast-to-coast.
The Iona Prep community was joined by students and faculty from over a dozen
other Christian Brothers schools. Participants chosen for the annual workshop
demonstrate leadership qualities in academics, athletics, student government
and extracurricular involvement.
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Christian Leadership Retreat - Iona Prep held a
Christian leadership retreat in September at Graymoor
Spiritual Life Center in Garrison, NY. The retreat was open to
all juniors and seniors and over 25 of the upperclassmen
attended. During the retreat the students took part in prayer
as well as leadership building workshops to enhance their
communication and listening skills. The retreat was led by Fr.
Tom Orians of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. The
leadership retreat was organized and coordinated by Director
of Campus Ministry, Anthony Casella ’97.
Habitat for Humanity - Over 20 students from Iona
Prep and The Ursuline School have spent time working on
Orchard Street in Yonkers, N.Y. to demolish houses and clean
out an aqueduct. The group even got to work with men and
women from the United States Navy and United States Military
Academy at West Point
on the ten-year anniversary
of 9/11. Iona Prep’s
Habitat for Humanity
chapter is moderated by
faculty member Dana
Pisani.

Alumni News
NYC Alumni Reception - Iona Prep hosted its annual NYC
Alumni Reception at Public House in Midtown in January. Over 60 alumni
joined Bro. Leto and the Advancement Staff for a cocktail reception to
celebrate the New Year, reconnect with fellow alumni, and learn about the
great things happening at Iona Prep.
Class Agents
If you are interested in becoming
a class agent for you designated
year, please contact Thomas Mc-
Grath ’06, advancement associate,
at tmcgrath@ionaprep.org or
(914) 600-6188.
Varsity "B" Alumni Basketball Game - Over the
Christmas break, Coach Frank Conroy’s ’75 varsity “B” basketball
reunion game was held in the Tully Gymnasium. Players from
Coach Conroy’s first team (1995-1996)
were present as well as players from
last year’s (2010-2011) team. All in all,
approximately 37 players returned.
The 1996-2007 years played against
the 2008-2011 years as Coach Conroy
officiated the game. All the players
were given a varsity “B” alumni t-shirt.
Many of the former players are now
married and have children of their
own. Afterwards, the group enjoyed a
reception in the cafeteria where they
reminisced with former teammates.
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Alumni Hockey Game & Reception - On
January 14th, Iona Prep hosted an alumni hockey game
and reception for former hockey players. Alums played
odd vs. even years at the Ice Hutch. After the alumni game,
the current varsity team took to the ice in a game against
Monsignor Farrell. The varsity Gaels defeated the Lions
9-2. After the game, the alums headed to Rockwell’s in
Pelham for a reception where they reminisced with old
teammates and talked about the good ole days.

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“Iona Prep changes the way you think, how you see
the world. These skills are going to support me in life”
Michael, Class of ’11
“My son gained self-confidence that we never expected.
His four years at Iona Prep were life-changing.”
Catherine, P ’11

Alumni News
Homecoming/2011 Alumni Reunions - On
September 24th, Iona Prep held its annual homecoming
reception during the varsity football game against Monsignor
Farrell. Alumni and friends of the Prep gathered outside the
Paul Verni Fine Arts Center for a fun filled day that included
the a barbeque reception. Many classmates returned with
their families to reminisce with old friends and catch-up on
current happenings. Iona Prep defeated Farrell 28-7. In the
evening, Iona Prep hosted its 2011 alumni reunions for
alums who graduated in years that end with “1” or “6” (1961,
’66, ’71, ’76, ’81, ’86, ’91, ’96, ’01, ’06). Over 100 alumni
attended the terrific event. This year's reunion marked the
50th Anniversary of the Class of 1961.
Golden Gaels Brunch & Mass - Iona Prep’s
annual Golden Gaels brunch and Mass took place the day
after homecoming and alumni reunions. All alumni who
graduated before 1962 are “Golden Gaels.” Golden Gaels
and their families attended Mass in Iona Prep’s Our
Lady Of Perpetual Help Chapel and brunch in the D’Urso
Conference Center.
Keith Bradley ’69, Cary Lat ’97, Ryan King ’01
There is always a special bond between Iona Prep alumni,
no matter their age or class year. This is especially true for
Keith Bradley, M.D. ’69, Cary Lat ’97 and Ryan King ’01,
Some of Iona Prep’s Golden Gaels
and their family members.
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who all work in the Research Associates Program at St.
Vincent’s Medical Center, in Bridgeport, CT. Despite not
knowing each other before their assignments, the three
alumni have one unique connection – they are all Iona Prep
alumni – and this common ground helps the group work
well together. “When Dr. Bradley first told me he was an
Iona Prep alum, I was given a comfort in knowing that the
person across from me held the same value system as I did,”
said Cary.
Cary and Ryan serve as chief research assistants and Keith
serves as the director of the National Alliance of Research
Associates Programs (NARAP). NARAP is a symbiotic
consortium of emergency departments and colleges joined
to generate research and quality improvement projects
utilizing research associates to enroll large numbers of
participants. Research assistants are college students and
graduates considering a career in the health professions and
volunteer in the emergency department for one 4-hour shift
per week over the course of academic semesters. During
that time, they enrolling participants in clinical research and
providing service based on that research.
“Despite the fact that Cary graduated from Boston College
and Ryan from the University of Michigan, while I went to
Notre Dame, we work great together,” said Keith. “But you
can't believe the grief I got from them when their schools
beat up on the Irish this year!”
Brian O’Donnell ’84 - Takes Command of
USS Leyte Gulf Iona Prep alumnus Captain Brian
O’Donnell ’84 was named the Commanding Officer of the
USS Leyte Gulf
(CG-55). USS
Leyte Gulf (CG-
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guided missile
cruiser in the
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Navy. The ship was named in memory of the World War II Battle
of Leyte Gulf in the Pacific. Its homeport is in Norfolk, Virginia.
Captain O’Donnell’s prior assignment was as the deputy
commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Naval
Academy. While at the Prep, Brian was a standout track athlete.
He is still the school record holder in the steeplechase and
cross-country event at Van Cortlandt Park. Captain O’Donnell
graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1988 with
a bachelor’s of science in history. He is also a graduate of the
United States Naval War College, having received a masters of
Arts degree in national security and international affairs.
Ray Bartoszek ’82 - Visits Senior Classes On September
30th, Iona Prep alumnus Ray Bartoszek ’82
visited the Prep to speak to some of Mr. Frank Conroy’s ’75 senior
economics classes. Ray spoke to students about life after the
Prep and his former profession as an oil
trader. Ray worked as the managing director of Glencore International
before retiring this past year after the
company went public. He also spoke about his recent
investment in the New York Yankees. In September, Ray purchased
a piece of the Bronx Bombers from a minority investor.
Matt Benedetto ’08 - A True Entrepreneur Matt
Benedetto graduated from Iona Prep in 2008 and is currently a
senior at Saint Michael’s College in Burlington, Vermont. While
he was at the Prep, Matt started his own skiing clothing brand,
EC Headwear. At the time, he also skied competitively all over
the world. Since graduating from Iona Prep, Matt has been
featured on MTV2 through the Winter Dew Tour, flown around
the United States for events, and continued running his business
while taking on a full
course load at Saint
Michael’s. At 18, Matt
rebranded EC Headwear
into Eastern Collective.
Matt hopes to inspire
other Iona Prep students to
follow an idea they have.
Visit www.easterncollective.com to learn more about Matt and
his company and his recently released winter collection.
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Alumni Named Captains - of Collegiate Swim
Teams Three Iona Prep alumni from the Class of 2008 were
named captains of their college swim teams this season: Robert
Eyckmans ’08, Ryan Marrano ’08 and Teddy Perley ’08. Rob,
who attends Columbia University, qualified for the Ivy League
championship final of the 400 IM last year, placing fourth with
a time of 3:56.81. He also qualified for the championship final
of the 200 breaststroke, coming in fifth with a time of 2:01.68.
Ryan, a senior at Williams College, competes in freestyle,
butterfly and IM. Teddy, who swims at Colgate University, had
his team’s best time in the 100 breaststroke a season ago at 59.04
seconds at the Patriot League Championships. He was also a
member of the 200 medley relay that
set a new Colgate record at 1:33.40.
During their time at Iona Prep, Rob,
Ryan and Teddy set many school
records during the 2007-2008 season
including the 200-yard medley relay
and 400-yard free relay.
Richard Clifford ’70 - Lawyer & Master Kayaker
Richard Clifford ’70 has worked as an attorney in Westchester
County for over 30 years. But when he’s not in his office in
Larchmont, you can usually find him in some body of water.
For the last 18 years, Richard is continuously hired to kayak
alongside ultra-long-distance open water swimmers. Although
he considers kayaking a “hobby,” this is not your ordinary
pastime. Richard has kayaked as part of the crew for swimmers
from all over the world including Australia, California, Chicago,
Texas and New York. In that time, he has been hired to kayak
their swims in the Cayman Islands, Catalina Channel, Chicago
Shoreline, and the length of Loch Ness in Scotland. Richard has
also kayaked in local events around Manhattan Island and in
the Gertrude Ederle Swim from
Battery Park to Sandy Hook, NJ.
As kayaker to these long-distance
swimmers, Richard serves as the
swimmers’ feeding station, guide and
companion through the many hours
involved. “Sometimes what you
perceive to be an impossible goal
really is possible with teamwork,
preparation and careful, meticulous
planning,” said Richard.
John McMahon ’82 - John and his wife, Theresa, will
be honored with the 2012 Breath of Life award from the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation’s Greater New
York Chapter. The McMahon’s are
being recognized for their extraordinary
efforts and dedication to raising
funds and awareness. Over the past
14 years, John and Theresa, their
friends, and family, have raised close
to $2,000,000 to benefit the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation. Their annual
event, “Take the Plunge for Cystic
Fibrosis,” is a major focus of their
fundraising efforts.

Alumni Notes
Tom Watson ’80 - Tom published a book
titled, CauseWired: Plugging In, Getting
Involved, Changing the World. The book, out
now in paperback, is about online
social activism. The BBC called
CauseWired, “A fascinating read, not
least because the principles Watson
outlines for effective online organizing
are based on his own experiences.” His
book was published by John Wiley &
Sons, Inc. Tom’s son Kelsey ’13 is
currently a junior at Iona Prep.
Gerardo and Pasquale Di Leo ’87 - Jerry and Patsy
published a new children’s picture book titled, Gabriella and Her
Berry Good Friends. The book is the fourth book in a series
inspired by Jerry’s daughter, Gabriella. The book series was a
finalist in the USA Best Books 2011 Awards in the category of
children’s book series. In 2011, the Di Leo’s also received first place
from the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards for their book titled,
Pirate Gabriella Sails the Five Oceans.
Terence Houlihan ’88 - Terry, an
Iona Prep faculty member, published an
article titled, “The Adolescent Brain” in
the winter issue of the national magazine,
School Counselor. The article highlights
the changes in brain structure, hormonal
fluctuations and sleep cycles of adolescents.
The magazine is published by the
American School Counselor Association.
Scott Cade ’90 - Alumni
Association President Scott and
his wife Jessica welcomed a
daughter, Sydney Meredith, on
October 27, 2011. Sydney is
joined by her four older brothers:
Cooper ’15, Andrew, Daniel and
Evan.
Chris Viggiano ’90 - Chris was named head coach of the
baseball team at Lehman College in the Bronx. Chris was a
baseball standout at Iona Prep and
Lehman. He manned second base
for the Lightning baseball team from
1993 through 1996 and was an
NCAA all-American. Chris was also
inducted into the Lehman Athletics
Hall of Fame in 2005.
Michael Keating ’91 - Mike and his wife Andrea welcomed a
son, Charles Henry, on October 27, 2011. “Charlie” is joined by his
two siblings: Nolan and Clara.
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Patrick Bien-Aime ’97 - Patrick “P.A.” Bien-Aime ’97 opened
a unique lifestyle store in New Rochelle. The name of the boutique
is BienAime, which translates to “well beloved.” The intimate store
and BienAime experience includes a collection of the most stylish
gear including premium denim, eyewear, footwear, watches and
other clothing apparel. The store is located on 11-B Treno Street
(at the corner of North Avenue).
Nicholas Tuffarelli ’97 - Nick and his wife Nicole
welcomed the arrival of their first child, Noelle Annette, on
December 8, 2011.
Ryan Harrell ’02 - Ryan was named the assistant coach for
Iona College men’s and women’s swimming & diving team. Ryan
is a 2007 Towson University graduate with a degree in exercise science.
He is the Towson record holder in the 200-yard individual
medley, 400-yard individual medley while also serving as a member
of the Colonial Athletic Association record holding 800-yard
freestyle relay.
Henry Rooney ’02 - Hank and his
fiancée Rebecca Emmanuel announced
their engagement in the fall. Hank, a
graduate of Iona Prep (2002) and
Boston College (2006) is a sales
associate at CNNMoney.com. He and Rebecca will wed in New
Orleans on March 17, 2012. They currently reside in New York City.
Edward D. Riley III ’04 - On December 22, 2011, Edward
graduated from the New York City Police Academy. Edward will
patrol borough Manhattan north and work within the confines of
the 28 precinct. He is pictured with his father, Edward Jr. ’76 on
the day of his graduation.
Joseph Almeida ’06 - Joe graduated from the Westchester
County Police Academy and will work in the Yonkers Police
Department. The new officers, including Joe, who completed 20
weeks of training at the academy in Valhalla, received their
diplomas during a ceremony at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase
College.
Trevor Goff ’07 - Trevor graduated from the Westchester
County Police Academy and will work in the Yonkers Police Department.
The new officers, including Trevor, who completed 20
weeks of training at the academy in Valhalla, received their diplomas
during a ceremony at the Performing Arts Center at Purchase
College.

Doug Drummond ’08 - Doug Drummond ’08 was named to the
2011 CoSIDA/Capital One Division III Academic
All-America Football Team. Doug, a senior at Johns
Hopkins University, was part of an offensive line that
helped Johns Hopkins set school records for points (39.8)
and yards (492.7) yards per game. He is the treasurer of the
Johns Hopkins Student Athlete Advisory Committee and
spent last summer as a research/trading analyst at Lapides
Asset Management.
Kyle Keelan ’08 - Kyle gave the student keynote at the opening of
the brand new trading floor at Iona College’s Hagan School of Business.
Kyle is currently a senior at Iona
College where he is majoring in
finance. He is also part of the
honor’s program at the College, a
member of the finance club, and
works as an intern at the StepStone
Group, a global private investment
firm in New York City.
Nick Biagioni ’09 - Nick achieved dean’s list honors at Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute and was named to the Liberty League Fall All-
Academic Team as a member of the football team.
Myles Gillespie ’09 - Myles was featured in
the “College Corner” section of the Journal News
on September 1, 2011 for his athletic success at the
College of Holy Cross. Myles, who is expected to
have a breakout junior year, is excited to help
transform last season’s troubles (the team finished
2-13) into success this spring. As one of the team’s
offensive leaders, he recorded five goals last year,
including two in a 9-6 victory over Lafayette.
Jordon Bronner ’10 - Jordon, a University of New Hampshire
sophomore, was featured in the school’s Service Credit Union studentathlete
spotlight. The starting point guard scored a career-high 24 points
to lead the Wildcats to a 71-64 victory against Colgate University on
December 31, 2011. He was selected as the America East player of the
game as he shot 7 of 11 from the floor, including 2-for-3 from 3-point
range, and also recorded five assists, three rebounds and two steals.
Jeff Mack ’10 - Jeff is a sophomore running back
at CW Post-Long Island University. In the fall, he
rushed for a career-high 183 yards and scored two
key touchdowns in the third and fourth quarter that
helped the Pioneers defeat Bloomsburg University.
Did you recently get married, earn a degree, start a new
career? Provide us the details and we’ll include your
information in our next news magazine or upcoming
e-newsletter. Contact Thomas McGrath, advancement
associate, at (914) 600-6188 or tmcgrath@ionaprep.org
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Colin Moran ’10 - Over the
summer, Colin was named a top
30 prospect at the Cape Cod
Baseball League. He was tabbed
the No. 7 overall. Colin starred
for the Bourne Braves where he
appeared in 26 regular season
games. Colin, a sophomore at
the University of North
Carolina, is the reigning baseball
America freshman of the year.
William Shanahan ’10 - William, a sophomore at Manhattan College,
achieved Eagle Scout honor last year. William is a member of
Troop 47 in Yonkers and worked in April 2010 to refresh a soup kitchen
at Casa Juan Diego, a group that serves migrant workers and the local
Latino community.
Chika-Dike Nwokike ’11 - Chika-Dike, a freshman at Harvard,
was elected as one of the freshmen representative
on the undergraduate council. Dike finished
second out of ten candidates in his residential
yard, Crimson Yard. In the future, he hopes to
campaign for the position of undergraduate
council president. Dike was the student body
president during his senior year at the Prep.
Edward Pagano ’11 - Over the summer, Edward
won the 17-and-under 100-yard butterfly (54.18) at
the 86th annual Westchester County Swimming
Championships at Playland Pool in Rye, NY. Although
he was seeded seventh, Edward finished strong winning
the event for the third consecutive year. Edward
currently swims at John Hopkins University.
Tramps Like Us
Concert
Saturday, April 21st
Come enjoy a night of drinks, dancing and fun in the Tully
Gymnasium with the Bruce Springsteen tribute band,
Tramps Like Us. All proceeds will benefit the science
programs and renovation the physics lab.
For additional information about making a gift to Iona
Prep, please contact Barbara Robertson, chief advancement
officer, at (914) 600-6158 or brobertson@ionaprep.org.

Hall of Fame
Thursday, April 26th
On Thursday, April 26, 2012, Iona Prep will host its annual Hall of Fame dinner at the Fountainhead in New
Rochelle. Iona Prep’s 2012 Hall of Fame class will include: former faculty member, coach and administrator
John Fogler; Br. Gerard Gaffney (posthumously); and The Gallin Family, who at one time had at least one
family member in the building for 32 straight years. Nominations were recognized by Iona Prep’s Alumni
Association and class agent group.
For more information or questions, please
contact MaryLou Pagano, director of alumni
and annual giving, at
(914) 600-6182 or mpagano@ionaprep.org.
John Fogler Br. Gerard M. Gaffney, CFC
The Gallin Family
2012 Alumni Reunions
“2s” and “7s”
Saturday, October 27th
On Saturday, October 27, 2012, Iona Prep will host its annual alumni reunions for alums who graduated in
years that end with “2” or “7” (1962, ’67, ’72, ’77, ’82, ’87, ’92, ’97, ’02, ’07). The day will include the varsity
football game against Fordham Prep at 1:30 pm,
followed by cocktails and dinner in the evening at
6:30 pm in the school cafeteria. Please note that all
alumni are invited to attend the football game.
Dinner is only for alums celebrating their reunion
year.
For more information or questions about this
year’s reunion, please contact MaryLou
Pagano, director of alumni, at (914) 600-6182
or mpagano@ionaprep.org.
Save the date - Saturday, October 27th - and plan on
catching up with your classmates and friends.

In Memoriam - Please keep in your thoughts
and prayers, the families and friends of the
deceased members of the Iona Preparatory
School community.
Anthony Barletta ’72
E. Gerard Berrigan ’50
Robert Bishop –
Father of William ’82 and grandfather of William ’13
William P. Buckley ’58
John E. Byrne ’43 –
Brother of William ’40 and Harry ’38,
and uncle of William ’72, Thomas ’73 and Richard ’81
Joseph D. Capece ’49
John G. Clancy ’59
Walter T. Clark –
Father of Henry ’08
Margaret M. Clifford –
Mother of Richard ’70, Thomas ’72,
James ’78 and Philip ’83,
and grandmother of Jack ’14
Christopher I. Consoli ’92
Valerie Deane –
Mother of Kevin ’85 and Colin ’85,
and grandmother of William Bishop ’13
Robert C. Dupee ’39
John J. Egan Sr. –
Father of John Jr. ’73 and James ’76,
and grandfather of James ’04 and Daniel ’06
Thomas Gregory ’44 –
Brother of Robert (D) ’40,
Richard ’41 and Donald ’43
James T. Harding ’64 –
Brother of John ’67
Letica M. Jenkins –
Mother of Brian ’15
John F. Keane ’58 –
Brother of Matthew ’58 and uncle of Terance ’86
George T. Kelley ’44 –
Brother of Richard (D) ’46
and uncle of Richard ’77, Timothy ’77 and Eugene ’79
Albert W. Lian –
Father of Albert ’85 and Michael ’86
Mary Margaret Paulmann –
Mother of Thomas Paulmann ’05
and sister-in-law of faculty member Kevin Kavanah
Kevin J. Meade ’76
Daniel J. Molloy ’41 –
Brother of John ’39
John W. Mulcahy ’64 –
Brother of Kevin ’66
Joseph P. Wells ’61
Live Jesus in our hearts.
Forever.
1916 Society
With the devoted support of parents and local clergy, the
three founding Brothers of Iona rented the old Stern Estate
and opened the Iona School in 1916 with thirty-seven
students. Almost 100 years later, it is that same support that
makes Iona Prep such a special place. Iona Prep’s nine
decades of graduating classes are essential in fostering the
tradition and legacy of Iona Prep.
Over the years, alumni like William V. Fitzpatrick ’53 have
become instrumental in advancing this tradition. Bill
Fitzpatrick is a proud member of the 1916 Society, which
recognizes people who establish a life income gift at the
Prep or include Iona Prep in their estate plan. He
acknowledges the importance of Iona Prep and credits the
institution for his development. Now Fitzpatrick wants to
help Iona Prep develop its future students. “The gift is really
from my brothers Tom ’50 (RIP) and John ’51 and myself.
The scholarship will be named in memory of our parents,
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Fitzpatrick. Our parents worked very
hard to send us to Iona. It is important that we remember
them as the reason we receive the fine education that we
did. Their devotion to a good Catholic education, and what it
meant to my brothers and I, will live on in this scholarship.”
Create Your Legacy Today You can make a difference in
the lives of future Iona Prep students by making a planned
gift to the Prep today. To learn more, contact Barbara
Robertson, chief advancement officer, at (914) 600-6158 or
brobertson@ionaprep.org.
Thomas Fitzpatrick ’50
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William Fitzpatrick ’53
John Fitzpatrick ’51
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April 21st - Tramps Like Us Concert
Come enjoy a night of drinks, dancing and fun in the Tully Gymnasium with the Bruce Springsteen tribute band,
Tramps Like Us. All proceeds will benefit the science programs and renovate the physics lab.
April 26th - Hall of Fame
This year’s Hall of Fame dinner will be held at the Fountainhead in New Rochelle. Iona Prep will induct John Fogler,
Br. Gerard Gaffney (posthumously), and The Gallin Family.
May 1st - Career Day
Alumni are welcomed back to visit and speak to students about their particular profession.
October 15th - Golf Outing
This year’s golf outing will take place at Westchester Country Club in Harrison, NY. The day will include lunch, 18holes
of golf, dinner and an auction.
October 20th - Football Reunion
Former football players are invited back to the varsity football game against Stepinac at 1:30 pm, followed by a barbeque
reception in the school cafeteria.
October 27th - 2012 Alumni Reunions
Iona Prep’s annual alumni reunions will be held this fall for alumni who graduated in years that end with “2” or “7”
(1962, ’67, ’72, ’77, ’82, ’87, ’92, ’97, ’02, ’07). The day will include the varsity football game against Fordham Prep at
1:30 pm, followed by cocktails and dinner in the evening at 6:30 pm in the school cafeteria.
October 28th - Golden Gaels Brunch
All alumni who graduated before 1963 are “Golden Gaels” and are invited to attend Mass at 10:30 am in the Chapel
and brunch in the school cafeteria.
November 18th - President’s Dinner
Come celebrate Iona Prep’s annual President’s Dinner at the Glen Island Harbour Club. This year’s honorees will be
Lynn and Frank Mara ’78.
To register and pay for these events, please visit www.ionaprep.org/events.
For additional information about the above events, please contact Thomas McGrath ’06,
advancement associate, at (914) 600-6188 or tmcgrath@ionaprep.org.