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Senior Excellence
Matthew Rahtelli named Knights of
Columbus CT Youth Leader of the Year
Matthew Rahtelli ’13 received the “Youth
Leader of the Year” award from the State
of Connecticut Knights of Columbus on May 4 in
Stamford. His many accomplishments included
obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout and being an active
participant with social and service youth organizations
at St. Rose Church in his hometown of Newtown.
At Fairfield Prep, he was a two sport high school
athlete. Matthew was a charter member of the Columbian Squires Circle at
Fairfield Prep, restarted the Columbian Squires in Newtown and while serving
as Chief Squire, grew the circle to 114 members, the largest one in North
America. For the 2012-2013 year, he was elected the Chief Squire for the State
of Connecticut.
Pictured from left: Christopher Bayer, Brian Austin-Carter, Brandon Yep
(REACH President), Dr. Robert Perrotta (Fairfield Prep Principal), Christopher
Meyer and Paul McPeake.
Seniors honored for Service in New Canaan
On May 7, Prep seniors in REACH were honored at a ceremony held at
the New Canaan Public Library for their outstanding service to students
with disabilities. REACH (which stands for Reach Excel Achieve Courage
Hope) was founded by Brandon Yep, a graduating senior. The club works at
the New Canaan YMCA, voluteering weekly as mentors to youth. The Club
is moderated by science teacher Jane O’Reilly. Additionally, senior Paul
McPeake was honored for his extensive volunteer work at Silver Hill Hospital,
which is a private, nonprofit psychiatric hospital in New Canaan that provides
treatment for adults and adolescents with psychiatric and addictive disorders.
Tim is pictured with (from left): Tim Dee, Assistant Soccer Coach; Fr. John
Hanwell, S.J., President; Robert Perrotta, Principal; and Steve Donahue,
Athletic Director.
Tim Frassetto ’13 Signs with Holy Cross
Senior Tim Frassetto signed his National Letter of Intent with Holy Cross on
February 13 at Fairfield Prep. Tim will be playing Division I soccer for the
Holy Cross Crusaders.
Tim Frassetto is a determined, hardworking, high achiever who has
distinguished himself by his successes both on the soccer field and in the
classrooms of Fairfield Prep. Tim has balanced his advanced course of study
and played soccer, achieving excellence in both arenas at Prep while fully
embracing Prep’s mission of service. In junior year Tim traveled to Ecuador
with Prep’s Global Mission and has committed his efforts locally to the
Jewish Home for the Elderly and the Trumbull Food Pantry. On campus Tim
has explored his interests through Prep’s Business Club. Tim will continue his
studies and soccer career at the College of the Holy Cross.
Kevin Culligan ’13 named
National Merit Scholar Finalist
F
airfield Prep senior Kevin Culligan has been
named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist
for 2013. Kevin has been an active contributor to
all aspects of school life at Fairfield Prep with his strong academic record,
participation in varsity tennis and his unwavering loyalty to the school
community. Passionate about politics, he has written articles for Zeitgeist, the
school political journal. In matters of faith, he has been a stalwart participant
and leader on the school Freshman and Kairos Retreats. He has volunteered
with the Danbury Grass Roots Tennis program, which provides opportunities
for underprivileged children to learn tennis and receive educational support.
Top Seniors
The top seniors were honored
with the Medal of St. Ignatius
Loyola at the Baccalaureate Mass,
and earlier in May at the annual
Fairfield Rotary Club Student
Recognition Luncheon. Pictured
with Fr. Hanwell, S.J., from left:
Tyler Albarran, Christopher Bayer,
Timothy Butala, David Bruton,
Patrick Connolly, Owen Gibson,
Aaron Huang, Christopher Meyer,
Richard Sekerak, and Carter White.
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