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Minnesota star Garrett Brown ’06, Captain of the University of Minnesota Football Team, was recently featured on the cover of two of that school’s publications. Gophers Coach Tim Brewster wrote to retired Prep Coach Rich Magdon: “I just want to thank you for your assistance in the life of Garrett Brown and for helping him achieve his goals of attending a premiere college institution and playing football at one of the highest levels.” Garrett is expected to be a candidate in the NFL Draft. Mini reunion on the football field Salve Regina WNEC won 17 to 14 over Western New England College (WNEC). Pictured after the game are (l-r): Jake Haddon ’09, Marino Giuliano ’08, Joseph Cicarella ’08, Michael Autore ’08, Connor Kelly ’09 and Greg Sweeney ’09. Cicarella plays for WNEC; Guiliano, Kelly, and Sweeney play for Salve Regina. Surprising the guys by showing up to watch the game were Tom Shea ’73 and Stonehill football players Mike Autore and Jake Haddon. Middlebury vs. Williams Peter Gruppo ’09 and Dave Damm ’07 (Middlebury) played against Conor Ryan ’08 and Pete Christiani ’09 (Williams). From left: Damm, Ryan, Christiani, Gruppo. ward Gruppo ’08 (far right) was visiting and cheering. 34 Prep Today Alumni swimming on the West Coast (L-r): Danny Platow ’07, Andrew Grinalds ’09, and Bart Platow ’09 at the University of the Pacific Invitational in Stockton, CA. Danny is a junior and Bart a freshman at Pacific. Dave Platow ’05 graduated from Pacific and was on their swim team for four years. Andrew is a freshman at Stanford. Leave your mark on Fairfield Prep has your fairfield Prep education been a major influence in your life? if so, you can have a significant impact on Prep in return. By making a bequest to fairfield Prep, you will help ensure that future students will be able to benefit from the distinctive education that made such a difference to you. the Prep Development office offers information and assistance in creating an effective will and estate plan. such a plan can provide financial security to your family at the same time that it endorses and perpetuates fairfield Prep’s educational philosophy and programs. Please contact Bob Donahue, Director of Development, at (203) 254-4237 or rdonahue@fairfieldprep.org. Tom Corona ’07 in Seton Hall advertisement Tom Corona ’07, Cross Country and Track and Field, was recently featured in a Seton Hall Pirates sports ad for the school. Younger brother Pat ’12 is a current sophomore Varsity Cross Country runner.
Alumni at Stamford Business Breakfast Nick Perna ’60, renowned economist, spoke about the financial forecast at a breakfast on October 8, 2009 held at the Stamford Hilton. Nick engaged the guests with his assesment of unemployment, interest rates, inflation, and the pros and cons of the weaker U.S. dollar. Attendees enjoyed the chance to reconnect with other alumni and network in the informal setting. Entrepreneur’s Corner After a stint as an intern in 2007, ian Stanczyk ’02 became Book of Odds’ first employee in January 2008. At the time, it was no more than a crazy idea rattling round the head of its founder. On October 14, 2009, www.bookofodds.com — the world’s first reference for the odds of everyday life was successfully launched. At its heart, Book of Odds hopes to change the way people evaluate risk and examine the world. It has been been featured in NPR, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal, to name a few. As part of the company’s management team, Ian is responsible for strategy, marketing, and business development. Having read this, Ian suspects that much of the Prep community is now wondering, “Gee, what are the odds of that?” Boston Pine Street Inn day of service Prep alums came together to prepare and serve over 200 meals to the residents of the Pine Street Inn. The day gave Prep Alums the opportunity to work together to help those less fortunate. Following the work all were invited with family and friends to attend a mass celebrated by Fr. Jim Hederman, S.J. at the BC High Chapel. Msgr. Lawrence McMahon, a true “Man for Others” The Reverend Monsignor Lawrence J. McMahon ’45, retired pastor of St. Mark Church, Stratford, entered eternal life December 15, 2009 at St. Vincent Medical Center, Bridgeport. Monsignor McMahon was born and raised in Bridgeport, attended St. Charles Grammar School, Warren Harding High School and Fairfield College Preparatory School from which he graduated in 1945. He was a United States Army Quartermaster Corps veteran of World War II. After serving his country for two years, Lawrence entered St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, and received his BA and M. Div. Degrees from St. Mary’s Seminary and University, in Baltimore, Md. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1955 by Bishop Lawrence J. Shehan at St. Augustine’s Cathedral, Bridgeport. His first assignment was to St. Theresa’s Church, Trumbull where he served from 1955 to 1963. In 1963, he was appointed Spiritual Director of St. Joseph’s High School, with a residence at St. Joseph’s Church, Shelton. In 1966, he was named diocesan director of the Family Life Bureau, a position he held until his appointment as Pastor of St. Mark’s Church, Stratford, where he served for 34 years. FAculty & StAFF In Memoriam Vijan Satasook on September 4, 2009. He was the father-in-law of Peter Sarawit, Fairfield Prep’s Systems Administrator. Barbara Sousa on December 21,2009. She was the sister of Fr. william J. Eagan, S.J. congratulations Kevin J. Altieri ’00, social studies teacher, and his wife, Tracey welcomed their first child Peter John on December 30, 2009. He is the grandson of John Altieri ’64. Megan Hoover, English and Fine Arts Teacher, and husband Brian welcomed the arrival of Leslie Jude Hoover on November 19, 2009. Suzanne Tucci, Secretary in the Admissions Office, welcomed a granddaughter Gabriella Margaret on September 5, 2009. Gone fishing Kevin Lesko ’85 was fishing with light tackle in southern New Jersey with children Maddie and Kyle when they happened upon a number of three to five foot Bull and Sandbar sharks. Kaelyn getting acquainted with new sister Kacie. Kim Bernier, Secretary in the Guidance Department and Bob Bernier, Foreign Language Department Chair, welcomed their granddaughter Kacie Ann Darrin on Friday, October 23, 2009. Andrew Mancini, Assistant to the Housemasters, welcomed his grandson Andrew Allen Mancini on September 11, 2009. Jane O’Reilly, a faculty member in the Science Department, welcomed her first grandson Benjamin James Bradley on October 22, 2209. Prep Today 35
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