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Message from the PresidentDear Alumni, Parents and Friends of Fairfield Prep,As I reflect on another significant school yearat Fairfield Prep, the summer sun glistenson the statue of St. Ignatius of Loyola in theKartovsky Quad. Our patron St. Ignatius inspires the Prepcommunity daily, by encouraging our students, faculty,sports teams, coaches, alumni and staff members toachieve the more – the Magis – to do everything to thebest of our ability, always seeking “the Greater Glory ofGod.” We all beamed with pride as our 227 young menfrom the Class of 2012 processed into Alumni Hall toreceive their diplomas on June 3, but were also touchedat the strong legacy of the 50th Reunion Class of 1962,who received golden diplomas denoting their specialanniversary. This issue celebrates the year’s manyachievements, in the classroom and on the playing field,in our arts programs and co-curricular activities. OurAlumni and teachers continue to be leadership modelswith their unselfish devotion.We are pleased to recognize teacher and coach BruceJaffe for his retirement from an extraordinary 46 yearsof coaching Prep Swimming and Diving. Bruce had the“perfect” season and ending, winning the SCC (SouthernConnecticut Conference), Class LL, and State Openchampionships, plus being honored as the Coach of theYear. On June 12, almost two hundred past and presentteammates, students and families attended a dinner tohonor Bruce and his incredible sports record, recountinggreat wins and memories – even reminiscing that hedrove the bus in previous decades! Bruce will continue toreign in his history classroom, continuing to teach newPrep generations the important lessons about the past.Additionally, two remarkable teachers were honoredthis spring. Ms. Billie Brooks received the Rev. MartinShaughnessy, S.J., Ignatian Teacher of the Year Award, forwhich she was nominated by her faculty peers. Billie hastaught modern languages at Prep for 39 years, motivatingyoung men to learn, but keeping her classroomatmosphere creative and not too serious. Mr. Tony Canuelwas honored by the students with both the Hearthstoneyearbook dedication and voted by the Class of 2012 asInspirational Teacher of the Year. Tony’s dedication to hisscience students and his involvement with all aspects ofthe Prep community life, such as campus ministry andliturgical music, is appreciated by all. We are so trulyblessed to have such talented teachers here at Prep.Fairfield Prep is pleased to announce the third recipientof our St. Ignatius of Loyola Alumni Award. William E.Evans, Jr. ‘73 has been selected to receive this award,which was established to recognize those graduatesof Fairfield Prep who best exemplify the Jesuit idealsthat Prep seeks to instill inits students. Bill will acceptthe award during the Massof the Holy Spirit, celebratedwith the entire student bodyin September. Bill is truly aMan for Others, living his lifewith generosity, service anddevotion to the needs of others.Prep continued to dominate in Athletics throughoutthe winter and spring. In addition to the historicalSwimming and Diving season, Lacrosse won the SCCChampionship and claimed its 5th State Championshipwith an 8-6 win over Ridgefield. Both Hockey andBasketball advanced to the state semifinals, withHockey winning the SCC Championship. Skiing wasthe regular season champion and State Runner-up; andRugby was State Runner-up. Many sports highlights andachievements are included in this issue.And the Arts continue to flourish at Prep! Read aboutone of the biggest musical drama productions ever to hitthe stage performed by the Prep Players, Kiss Me, Kate.Megan Hoover, our Arts Chair and director, reports on themaking of the show. Our Prep musicians also delightedaudiences with the Spring Concert, featuring “AnEvening with the Masters” with the expanded symphonicorchestra, bands and choral groups. Finally, our students’artwork filled the halls of Arrupe in the Spring Art Show,with multi-media and sculptural compositions on display.Our 50th Reunion Class of 1962 enjoyed an actionpackedreunion weekend, and pledged a record classgift of over $324,000 to benefit the Fairfield Prep AnnualFund and the Jesuit Educators Academy, a comprehensiveprogram to train our teachers and imbue them in Jesuitpedagogy and spirituality. We are quite humbled by thislandmark gift and the generosity of our esteemed Alumni,proof of the Prep devotion and influence in their lives.We are also extremely grateful for your continuedsupport of our Annual Fund, which is used to offer over$2 million in financial aid yearly to young men who maynot otherwise have the opportunity to benefit from alife-changing Prep education. God has indeed blessed usabundantly throughout these 70 years. On behalf of ourstudents, faculty and staff and the Board of Governors,thank you for all that you do to advance our mission.May these months of summer be richly blessed for youand your family!Rev. John J. Hanwell, S.J.President

Prep TodayThe Magazine forFairfield College Preparatory SchoolSummer 2012Colleen Adams, P’08, ’11Editor, “Prep Today”Director of CommunicationsMargaret GaleanoDesignerwww.gr8pg.comDevelopment andAlumni OfficeLarry Carroll ’63Vice President for AdvancementBob Donahue ’87Director of DevelopmentJ Dillon Collins ’98Director of Major GiftsRory J. Bernier ’06Director of Alumni RelationsKathy NorellSpecial Events CoordinatorDevelopment StaffRobyn FryJulie PollardPrep Today magazine,is published twice a year byFairfield College Preparatory School,and is available on ourwebsite: www.fairfieldprep.orgEditorial offices are located in:Fairfield College Preparatory SchoolDevelopment and Alumni OfficeXavier Hall 112Fairfield, CT 06824-5157(203) 254-4237Letters to the Editor:Send to above address orby email to:cadams@fairfieldprep.orgor by fax: (203) 254-4071Photo credits:Colleen Adams, P’08, ’11Rory Bernier ’06J Dillon Collins ’98Corey DennisDina Cyfeku DeRosaElliott GualtiereBob Luckey, CT PostJane O’ReillyJoseph Roberts, P’12, ’13Seidler PhotographyRobert Taylor PhotographyPlus contributed photosAre you connected?No matter where in the world you are, you can stay on topof the latest Prep news and information through regularupdates on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. The Fairfield PrepAlumni Network and the Fairfield Prep Parent Network onLinkedIn are great ways for the Prep Community to connectwith each other and share professional resources. Facebooklets us post news, photos and event information, while Twitterallows us to tap into the conversation. In this fast moving worldof social media, Prep has the information you need when youneed it.Prep’s social media outlets played an important role in thesuccess of many of our spring events including our Boston andNew York City Business Breakfast series, Comedy Night in NewYork City, Chicago alumni reception, Bruce Jaffe testimonialdinner and our alumni reunion weekend . With a full slate of fall activities in the works, Iinvite you to connect with Prep through our various platforms. If you have any questions,please feel free to contact me at rjbernier@fairfieldprep.org. I’d be happy to help! Thank youfor your interest and your support of Prep!Sincerely,www.youtube.com/fairfieldprep1www.facebook.com/fairfieldprepalumniRory J. Bernier, Director of Alumni RelationsIt’s for you!Prep Pride CampusStore & Online Shoppingwill reopen August 23!Prep Pride, a beautiful on-campusstore near the school cafeteria inBerchmans Hall, is open Tuesdays andThursdays, 8 am to 3 pm. Shop onlineat www.fairfieldprep.org/preppride topurchase popular Prep Pride apparel,gifts and accessories.Rory J. Bernier ’06Director of Alumni RelationsYou are welcome to contactme at 203.254.4200, ext. 2219or rjbernier@fairfieldprep.orgwww.twitter.com/fairfieldprepFairfield Prep Alumni NetworkFairfield Prep Parent NetworkPrep has launched a new I-Phone and I-Pad app, which can bedownloaded FREE from the App Store. Simply search for “FairfieldPrep.” The app offers current news, athletic schedules and updates,calendars (including School, Admissions, Alumni, Campus Ministryand more), plus our media gallery with slideshows and videos.There are two new LinkedIn Groups available: The “Fairfield PrepAlumni Network,” available only to Prep Alumni, and the “FairfieldPrep Parent Network,” available to current and past parents. Searchthe LinkedIn Group Directory for these names, and get linked today.Alumni can “Like Us” on www.facebook.com/fairfieldprepalumni(featuring Alumni news and events). Additionally the general PrepCommunity is invited to “Like Us” on www.facebook.com/fairfieldprep (featuring websitehomepage news). You must “Like Us” in order to receive the facebook updates.Have you checked out Fairfield Prep’s own YouTube Channel with over 100 videos and62,000+ hits? See www.youtube.com/fairfieldprep1. See sports highlights, school activitiesand more!Cover photo by Bob Luckey, Connecticut PostPrep Today 1

Jaffe retires from coaching with State ChampionshipCoach of the Yearand a Perfect EndingBacktrack 46 years to 1967.(That’s over six decades andnine Presidencies!) In thosedays swimming was a very differentsport. Fairfield Prep swimmersdid not wear goggles, theycompeted with long hair andswam in 20 yard pools—adistance that no longer existsin competitive swimming. In1967 Bruce Jaffe stepped ontothe pool deck for the firsttime to coach a fledgling highschool swimming & divingteam. Who knew then thatthis young history teacher insuspenders would becomea living legend at FairfieldPrep and in Connecticut HighSchool Swimming & Diving?As the decades wentby, he became known as“Bruce.” Strolling the deck insuspenders, drinking gingerale, glad handing officials,softening up the opposingcoach and rooting for his“ham and eggers,” Bruce Jaffewould become a larger-thanlifefigure known by everyonein the swimming community.Despite a humble beginning,Bruce leaves behind a legacythat is nearly impossible toencapsulate.Highlights includethree state divisionalchampionships, two StateOpen Championships, 100swimmers and divers thatachieved all-state status, overthree dozen All-Americans,15 State Division (Class Land LL) records and six StateOpen records. For 30 yearshe served as the Director ofthe State Open meet. But asanyone who has had Bruce asa teacher knows it’s not aboutstatistics and times. It is aboutthe lessons that needed to belearned. Here are a few of thelessons Bruce Jaffe taught…2 Prep Today

Doğayla uyumlu tasarımlar ürün geliştirme sürecindeki katma değer zincirine de katkıdabulunmaktadır. Dolayısıyla buradaki felsefe “ürün ve üretim süreçlerinin dışındaki çevreseletkilerin tasarımı” dır. Tasarım başlıbaşına bir “temizlik” süreci olmasına rağmen çevreyleilintili ürünleri değerlendirmektedir. Ana tasarım bittikten ve gerekli üretim teknolojileriayarlandıktan sonra geliştirme ölçümleri için sadece süreç etkinliğini arttırma üretim prosesçıkışlarını minimize etme bağlamında küçük olasılıklar söz konusu olacaktır. Ayrıca çok ileridüzeydeki geri dönüşüm teknolojisi de ürün tasarımı için belirlenmiş olan süreci yerinegetirecektir.Toplam olarak çevresel ürünlerin yaklaşık olarak %80’i ürün tasarım aşamasındadeğerlendirilme işlemine tabi tutulmaktadırlar. Yaşam döngü giderleri ile ilgili süreç de aynışekilde işlemektedir. Dolayısıyla ekonomik ve çevresel boyutların baştan beri ürününtümleşik bir parçası olarak ele alınması gerekmektedir.Tanım: Doğa Uyumlu Tasarım (Eco-Design)Doğa uyumlu tasarım, ürün tasarım aşamasında tüm ham maddelerin ilk edinildikleri andannihai tüketim süresine kadar devam eden yaşam döngüsünün göz önüne alınmasıylaçevresel koşulların tümleşik bir unsuru olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Eco ön takısı hemekonomi ve hem de ekoloji(doğa) sözcüklerinin kısaltmasını ifade etmektedir.Doğa Uyumlu Tasarımın Dayanakları – Yasal UygunlukYasal uygunluk çevresel çabalar için “vazgeçilmez” ve önemli temel bir unsurdur. Ancakyasama ve ilgili mevzuat özgün ve yaratıcı olamayacağı için “yeşil” faaliyetlerin dayanacağıtek gerekçe olamazlar.Son yıllarda Avrupa Birliği çevresel mevzuat ve yasamalar çerçevesinde özellikle elektrik veelektronik sanayisine ciddi denetleme ve baskılarda bulunmuşlardır. Ürünlere yönelik enönemli politika ve mevzuatlar aşağıda belirtilmiştir:• IPP – Tümleşik/Entegre Ürün Politikası (Integrated Product Policy)• EuP – Enerji Tüketen Ürünlerin Doğa Uyumlu Tasarım Yönergesi (Eco-Design of EnergyusingProducts Directive)• WEEE – Atık Elektrik ve Elektronik Ekipman Yönergesi (Waste Electrical and ElectronicEquipment Directive)• RoHS – Tehlikeli Maddelerin Kullanımıyla İlgili Sınırlamalar Yönergesi (Restriction of theuse of certain Hazardous Substances Directive)IPP, Avrupa düzleminde ürünlere yönelik çevresel mevzuat felsefesinin temel çerçevesineyönelik kapsamlı politikalardan oluşmaktayken, ilgili diğer yönergeler şirketlerle ilgili diğerdetaylı yükümlülükleri düzenlemektedir. Tablo 1, Elektrik ve Elektronik sektöründeki KOİ’ler(küçük ve orta ölçekli işletmeler) için söz konusu üç yönergeyle ilintili kapsam, ana içerik veilintileri özetlemektedir.

that filled Alumni Hall. It was a moment that was textbook Prep. The solidarityof the Prep community, something that is present in the good and bad times, isunmatched. It starts with the daily prayer, continues with the brotherhood webuild on our retreats and our service, and it extends to the most trying moments.Confronted with the tragedy of Ryan and Brad, the Prep community cametogether with a selfless unanimity. Although the class of 2012 will now go itsseparate ways, we are always connected to Prep and to each other, in good timesand bad, because, as Rob said, we finished high school with 226 more brothersthan we began it with.It was a surreal feeling to be called a graduate of Prep for the first time. Afterall that time saying that you “go” to Prep, it was finally time to say you “went”to Prep. The faculty and administrators surrounding us were seen in a wholenew light. No longer part of the future, they now occupied a sacred positionin our mind. From freshmen year on, the memories poured in. Pop quizzes inMr. Shea’s class, weekly essays in Mr. Wallace’s class, free periods spent in theAcademic Center under the watchful of eye of Mr. Davis, Mr. Brennan’s morningannouncements, and so much more came back in a flood of recollections. Eventhe cookies served at the reception were a reminder of the days (and dollars)spent in the Prep cafeteria. It was a moment where time seemed to freeze,where the past met the present and the two became one. We were graduates andstudents at the same time, celebrating our past and embracing our future.Before we exited campus, I had my parents stop the car in front of the Quad,with all three buildings of Prep perfectly in view. Getting out and looking at theplace that had been so good to all of us for the past four years, I couldn’t help butsmile. The picture I ended up taking was nothing too special – just a tall tree withbuildings on three sides of it. To the outsider, it would be exactly that. To the Prepbrotherhood of 2012, however, it is so much more. It is the home of delight andsadness, of triumph and of defeat, and above all, of countless joyous memoriesthat shall always lead us home. Looking at that picture won’t put any of us backin the halls of Arrupe, Berchmans, or Xavier, but it will get us as close as we can,for even as we depart physically from Prep, we shall never depart spiritually.Peter Barston (right) receivedthe St. Peter Claver, S.J. Awardat commencement.See photo galleries at www.fairfieldprep.orgPrep Today 9

CommencementhonorsPatrick A. Barthelemy (left) and MatthewConnelly with Fr. John Hanwell, S.J.The St. Edmund Campion, S.J. Award:Honors that senior who has demonstratedan enthusiastic quest for academicexcellence which leads him to explore thepossibilities of self, faith, goodness andjustice in the world.Nicholas J. MaffeiThe St. Francis Xavier, S.J. Award:Honors that student who by his choicesand his actions has taken advantageof the full array of opportunities andexperiences offered throughout his fouryears at Prep.Ex Aequo: Patrick A. Barthelemy andMatthew ConnellyThe St. John Berchmans, S.J. Award:Honors that senior whose faith has ledhim to become a man of conscience,compassion and action in service ofothers for the greater glory of God.Robert S. SalandraThe Reverend Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Award:Honors that senior whose vitality of faithfrees him to be a “Man-for-Others.”Michael F. DemakosThe St. Peter Claver, S.J. Award:Honors that senior who has distinguishedhimself by his leadership and hiscommitment to the preferential option forthe poor.Peter J. BarstonThe Jesuit Secondary EducationAssociation Award:Honors that senior who has distinguishedhimself as a well-rounded, intellectuallycompetent individual who is open togrowth, religious, loving, and committedto doing justice in generous service to thepeople of God.Michael C. WhelanAt the Senior Send-off assembly, senior student government officers honored Mr. Canuel with theInspirational Teacher of the Year award. From left: James Nealon, Patrick Barthelemy, Mr. Canuel, RobertValdes-Rodriguez, Dan Luciano and Pat CoronaMr. Anthony CanuelA teacher’s teacherH Class of 2012 Inspirational Teacher of the Year AwardH Hearthstone yearbook dedicationIstarted teaching at Prep in the fall of 1977and I was one of a bunch of new youngteachers, most of whom had beards. Fr.Brissette, our Chairman, had been here sincethe beginning of time, but the rest of us werenew to teaching and new to Prep.Two years later I had decided that I waswhere I wanted to remain, and with thatrealization came the commitment to makingPrep the best school, the Science Departmentthe best Department, and our teachersthe best teachers. When Fr. Allen, S.J., thena housemaster, asked me to talk with aprospective new teacher, fresh out of FairfieldUniversity Biology (my alma mater), I agreed.This prospect, Anthony Canuel, had severalthings going for him in addition to the finereputation of his college. First, he had a beard– he would fit right in. Second, he was seriousabout being a teacher for the rest of his life,and third he had a sense of humor that camethrough in his characteristic conversationalstyle, something that has become a trademarkof his teaching.Since he started at Prep in 1979, we’vetaught together, he was an usher in mywedding and sang at the Mass, and we’vebeen colleagues and friends for over 30years. I can drop into one his classes and feelwelcome and involved right away. My sons(Dan ’03 and Andrew ’05) had Mr. Canuel forHonors Chem and both loved the class. Dan’03 felt it was the best preparation for college(West Point) that he received at Prep.Six years ago I was asked to move fromXavier-4 to the newly built and air conditionedAt the Ascension Mass, Senior Hearthstone EditorNic Girard ’12 and Huythanh Tran ’12 present Mr.Tony Canuel with the yearbook dedication.Arrupe basement. My biggest regret is leavingthe rest of the science faculty, most notablyMr. Canuel. I miss the day to day contact(though not the late August/early June heat).He is professional, collegial, and goodhumored. His best characteristic as a teacheris patient persistence—he never loses hiscool, and he stays on task until the job is done.No student will say his class is easy, but theyall will believe they learned more than theywould have ever expected.I am very pleased to know Tony Canueland I am very proud of him receiving thisyear’s Class of 2012 Inspirational Teacher ofthe Year Award and the Hearthstone yearbookdedication. Two honors so well deserved!By Robert Ford Jr., Science teacher,Cross Country Coach. Bob hastaught at Prep for 34 years.Prep Today 11

Excerpts taken from the CommencementAddress by Reverend James Martin, S.J.“Lighten Up!”You’re now probably wonderingwhy you’re spending your finalhours at the Prep listening tocheesy religion jokes. You’re thinkingthat if you’re going to listen to acommencement address, then at leastthere should be a point to this talk. Well,that is the point. Which is this: Lightenup. Get over yourself. Don’t take yourselfso seriously.It’s not clear why humor and laughterare seen as inappropriate in religioussettings. But I’m sure you’ve met peoplewho seem to think that being religiousmeans being deadly serious all the time.But when you’re deadly serious, you’reprobably seriously dead. In Christiancircles these are the “frozen chosen.”Many Christians, for example, stillhave a hard time imagining Jesus assomeone who laughed and who had—God forbid—fun. But he surely did.Anyone who told clever stories andamusing parables must have had a senseof humor.Now, men of Fairfield Prep, I’m notadvocating a mindless, idiotic happiness.I’m not saying that your life after thePrep will be devoid of sadness or that youshould be a grinning idiot all the time.You would be a robot if you weren’t sadduring times of tragedy. As the Bookof Ecclesiastes said “There is a time tomourn.” But Ecclesiastes also says, “Thereis a time to laugh.” Humor and laughtershould be an important part of your life.When we joke about ourselves, it’s areminder of our essential limitations, ourbasic humanity, our shared reliance onGod. As a Prep grad you’ll probably goon to positions of prominence, and maybe tempted to think you’re better thaneveryone else: Don’t.We are all human beings, from thepresident of Prep to the people who cleanup the classrooms after school is out.We’re all beloved children of God; noneof us better than the others. Laughing atourselves helps to remember that.… here’s some commencement advice:Don’t take yourself so seriously. Laughat yourself. Use some humor to speaktruth to power, especially on behalf of thevoiceless. See what happens when youincorporate joy into your spiritual life,and try to locate God’s delight. Overall:be joyful; cultivate a sense of humor andlaugh—for God’s sakes.Rev. James Martin, S.J., was the featuredspeaker at the 70th Commencement.Father Martin is a Jesuit priest, author andcontributing editor at America, the nationalCatholic magazine. He has commented onreligion and spirituality in the national andinternational media, and he has appeared onall the major radio and television networks, andin venues as diverse as National Public Radio’s“Fresh Air with Terry Gross,” NPR’s “WeekendEdition,” PBS’s “Newshour,” Comedy Central’s“The Colbert Report” and Fox News Channel’s“The O’Reilly Factor,” as well as ABC, NBC,CBS, CNN, MSNBC, PBS, The History Channel,the BBC and Vatican Radio. Father Martinis also the author of several award-winning books. His most recent book is Between Heaven andMirth: Why Joy, Humor and Laughter are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life, (HarperOne, 2011), whichwas named as one of “Best Books” of 2011 by Publishers Weekly.Responding to theCall of Christ.Everyone has a great calling.Let us help you discern yours.www.Jesuit.orgwww.JesuitVocation.org12 Prep Today

Tom Baker ’62 honored to be in the Prep familyFiftyyears on any timekeeper’s watchis a milestone of sorts, measured bydiamonds or gold or sentimental Hallmarkcards. Considering that I had graduated fromPrep a half a century, and a whole lifetimeago, was a sobering thought.As I walked up the steps to the PattersonClub for the Friday night opening cocktailreception, I was relieved to be given a nametag with my picture from the 1962 Hearthstoneyearbook. Some thoughtful soul on thereunion planning committee realized thatthe addition of pounds and loss of hair mightmake recognition difficult for many of uswho hadn’t had contact since our graduationthat evening of June 11, 1962.Friendships were rekindled throughoutthe weekend, and patient spouses lookedon as their husbands relived adolescentmemories. But the crowning moment wasyet to come on Sunday morning, whenthe thirty-one of us from the Class of 1962marched into Alumni Hall behind thegraduating Class of 2012, resplendent in theircrisp white jackets and red bow ties.I don’t think any of us was prepared forthe wave of emotions that would wash overus as we filed into the auditorium and tookour place of honor before an audience ofbeaming parents, family and friends.When the graduating Class of 2012stood and turned to face us, erupting into astanding ovation and joined by the crowd of4,000 in the bleachers, there wasn’t a dry eyeamong my classmates. The sense of prideand humility was overwhelming.I looked at the smiling faces of theyoung men applauding before us and knewthat they had their entire lives ahead ofA Note of ThanksA brief note to express my gratitudefor all your labors in putting togetherour 50th reunion. The huge successof the weekend was reflected by thenumerous positive comments bythose attending, especially the wives.It was truly an experience Jeanneand I thoroughly enjoyed and havealready and will continue to boastabout. Thanks again…As always, God Bless! Vincent Tomkalski ’62With Classmates George Mealia on left and Bill Hughes on rightTom Baker, author, shown with classmates from left:Frank Cassulo, Dan Paduano, Tom Baker andMark Peddle.them, just as we had fifty years ago.It was likely that they would becomesuccessful businessmen, educators,soldiers, poets, politicians and perhaps evenpriests. They would probably raise families,experience the joy of love, the sorrow ofdeath around them, and some would havethe privilege of watching from the bleachersone day as their sons graduated from Prep.Cameras flashed as, one by one, thegraduates received their diplomas and shookFr. Hanwell’s hand.Only once did the crowd ignore therequest to withhold applause until the endof the ceremony. As Kevin Sinclair walkedon stage, the auditorium including Kevin’sclassmates, erupted into a thunderingovation of applause and cheers. It wasn’tuntil later that I learned that Kevin Sinclair’sfather had passed away the night before.The courage this young man showedby attending commencement, and theoutpouring of support and compassion byhis classmates and their families, made merealize for the first time what a true honor itis to be part of the Fairfield Prep family.Frank Allen, S.J. —aka The SheriffAlmost every time the nameof Frank Allen, S.J. comesup in class memory, peoplemention his sharp elbows inplaying basketball. For now,remember the day in the seniorlounge we gave him—Prep’sdean of discipline—”TheSheriff”—a bundle of gifts thatincluded a badge, a cowboy hat,a pair of six guns in holsters,and a hobby horse head on astick. There’s a picture in ouryearbook of him holding up thegifts with a huge smile on hisface, with some of us cheeringin the background.For the last several years,Father Allen has lived atCampion Center, a Jesuit housenear Boston which serves as theNew England Province’s homefor retired Jesuits. Recently,sitting in his room at Campion,Father Allen said his years atPrep were the happiest he hadas a Jesuit, and he had particularaffection for the students therein his final years. Just as wedid, he left Fairfield in 1962 tobecome an assistant principalat Boston College High School.He said he always wanted tobecome a Latin teacher, notan administrator. When he gotaround to remembering the dayon which he became officiallyvested as Prep’s Sheriff, hepaused, and pulled out of hisdesk an old picture of himselfstanding in gym clothes wearinghis badge, hat and guns. Hecarried it with him for 50 years.How’s that for memorabilia?From “Class Act” by Jan Wojcik ’62and Rory Bernier ’06, Director ofAlumni RelationsPrep Today 17

Student HappeningsJustin Flayhan ’14 wins Art ContestJustin Flayhan’s entry in the annualAnti-Tobacco Graphics Competition(shown below), won first place. His entrywill be used for a regional multi-mediacampaign which will include websitelinks, bus ads, school and library basedposters, bookmarks and book covers.Delvone Davis ’12 and William Hauer ’12 additionally received anHonorable Mention on a collaborative piece. The students prepared theentries as a class assignment by Mrs. Dolores Tema, art teacher.The competition is sponsored by RYASAP, which is an urban/suburbancollaborative for solving community problemsin greater Bridgeport and throughoutConnecticut.Photo above: Justin (center) surroundedby Mr. and Mrs. David Flayhan, with KathleenGriffin, Local Fairfield Prevention CouncilChairperson.Butala ’13 honored by EngineersTim Butala ’13 was amongselect high school juniorsfrom Fairfield and New Havencounties who were honored forexcelling in math and sciencestudies by Fairfield University’sSchool of Engineering andStratford, Conn.-based SikorskyAircraft Corporation. The 16th annual ’Excellence in Mathematicsand Science Awards’ were presented on the Fairfield campus, andrecognized students from public, private and Catholic schools at a timewhen fewer young people are showing interest in those disciplines.Tim is shown receiving the award from Susan Hitchcock, DirectorCommunity Relations Sikorsky Aircraft Co. and Jack Beal, Dean, Schoolof Engineering Fairfield University.Sophomores pump gas to benefitRelay for LifeNine Prep sophomores organized a Relay for Life team, associatedwith the American Cancer Society, and planned a fundraiser theyworked on March 31. In conjunction with the Fairfield Shell stationlocated on the Post Road, they pumped gas for tips. The studentsdivided themselves into two shifts and worked a 9-5 day. Even though itwas cold and rainy, they persevered and raised contributions for theirteam. Overall, they received a positive community response and raisedalmost $700 in one day!The sophomores include:Alec Hilton, Andres Ayala, JackDeMarco, Billy Narvaez, AlexDecoteau-Fredricks, Bojken Lohja,Raphael Kinney, Brian O’Donnelland David Evans.Future Global Leader WinnerCharles Mastolini ’13 has been announced as a winnerof the 2012 Future Global Leader Award, as one of34 winners from the participating Fairfield County highschools which include approximately 50,000 high schoolstudents. The Future Global Leader Award Program issponsored by the World Affairs Forum. Established in 2009, the programhonors students at participating high schools who demonstrate outstandingleadership in understanding global issues and solving global problems.Trig Star Team sweeps CompetitionThe Fairfield Prep Trig Star team recently completed a successfulinaugural season with a clean sweep in the state of Connecticut’sTrig Star State Exam. Tony Abbazia ’14 took first place overall while GavinGranath ’15 took second and Nick Martucci ’13 placed third. Tony took theNational Trig Star Exam in May, representing the entire State of Connecticut.The Trig Star team is moderated by Mr. Matthew Jaques and meetsmonthly to practice trigonometry problems and prepare for the Trig StarState Exam. (From L-R): Mr. Matthew Jaques, Tony Abbazia ’14, NicholasSiveyer ’15, Mr. Jorge Pereira, (Redniss & Mead), Justin Han ’14, GavinGranath ’15 and Charlie Paul ’15.Business Club Learns FundamentalsThe Business Club teaches thefundamentals of business in amanner that is engaging and fun.Students are stepped throughthe process of writing a businessplan at monthly meetings andcompete in a public presentationof their plan to a panel ofjudges comprised of Prep alumni.This year’s panel included ChrisMcLeod, Dave Roche and ClubModerator Tom Shea, all ofthe class of 1973. Chris is theformer President of 454 LifeSciences, and investor, board member and advisor to start up companies inthe life sciences sector. Dave is the Vice President of Human Resources forShopRite Grade A Markets, Inc. The winning team in this year’s competitionproposed an inventive plan for digital auto advertising signage on cars. Thewinners won a cash stipend. Winners from left: Juniors Tim Butala, MattNoone, Pat Connolly, and Chris Kelly. Judges from left: Tom Shea ’73, ChrisMcLeod ’73 and Dave Roche ’73.20 Prep Today

Student HappeningsBoard of Governors go Back to School!On March 30, eight members of the Fairfield Prep Board of Governors visited classes for a day, “shadowing” Prep students. The participants wereimpressed with their experience and enjoyed their day back in the classroom. They had the opportunity to witness great teaching and interact in the lifeof our school. The Board members included Phil DiGennaro P’07,’09,’13,’15, Meg Florentine (Provincial Assistant for Secondary Education), Tim Hogan P’92,Fr. Paul Holland, S.J. (Rector and Faculty Chaplain), Tim Murphy ’85, Peter O’Connor ’95, Bob Russo ’65, P’92,’03 (Board Chair) and Lynne Vanderslice P’09.Kyle Ryan ’13 wins eight awards atConnecticut Science FairCongratulations to junior Kyle Ryanfor receiving eight top awards,recognitions and opportunities at theConnecticut State Science Fair heldfrom March 14 to 17 at QuinnipiacUniversity.• Dominion’s Millstone PowerStation Physical Sciences Awards:3rd Place, Physical Sciences Senior High Individual: $200 and Trophy• Barnes Aerospace Applied Technology Awards: 1st Place, HighSchool: $500, Trophy, Medallion• Clean Energy Finance & Investment Authority Alternative/RenewableEnergy Awards: 2nd Place, High School: $300 Cash and Trophy• Goodrich ISR Awards for Excellence in Engineering: $1,000 Cash andPlaque• Alexion Biotechnology Awards: 2nd Place, Biotechnology, SeniorHigh: $400 and Trophy• Yale Science & Engineering Association, Inc.: Certificate, Medallion,$50 Amazon Gift Card• Yale Chapter of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society: Dinner forfour with members of Yale Chapter of Sigma Xi• Lunch with a Patent Attorney: Sponsored by Travelers InsuranceThis is Kyle’s fifth year as a Finalist, earning him special recognitionfrom Fair Director Bob Wisner. Kyle would like to acknowledge Dr. Lewis,Mr. Dotolo and his fellow students who encouraged him along the way.Nikhil Tasker ’13 finishes 3rdin Fencing ChampionshipOn March 3, Nikhil Tasker ’13 representedFairfield Prep at the Connecticut High SchoolChampionships for Fencing at Hopkins School. Nikhilcompeted in the Men’s Individual Epee event against60 students from around Connecticut. He finished 3rdplace in the state. Nikhil will be competing in national competition thissummer. The Fencing Club is moderated by Ms. Koren Mumma.Students “Walk a Mile inHer Shoes”On Sunday April 29, 12 Prep studentsparticipated in the 6th annual “Walk a Milein Her Shoes” in Milford, Connecticut. The team,O’Reilly’s Bio Class (students of Mrs. Jane O’Reilly)raised $730 for the Milford Rape Crisis Center,wearing women’s shoes to brave the walk. TheCenter uses the funds to further the mission ofeliminating sexual violence through preventioneducation and through direct, no cost servicesto victims of sexual assault and their families.Pictured is Bernardo Moreno ’14.“JesuiBots” compete in Tech ChallengeOn March 9, 2012, a team of aspiring scientists and engineers of FairfieldPrep went to New Hampshire to compete in the F.I.R.S.T. RoboticsCompetition. For the past four months, the club under the guidance of Mrs.Deirdre Cannan, built and perfected a small robot that competed againstother robots to move and score points. The Prep team was one of over 1,000teams vying for a spot in the World Championship in St. Louis, Missouri.This year’s competition, Bowled Over!, challenged students to design,build and program a robot that can work in tandem with an alliance team’srobot to score the most points during the challenge period. The JesuiBotscame in tenth place out of 20 teams in a tournament style match up.L to R: (front) Kyle Ryan’13, Dylan Hawkes ’15, AdamKee ’12, Jacob Simkovitz ’12.(Back): Aaron Simkovitz ’14,Tom Forester ’13.Not pictured: Ethan Kee’14, Kyle Foster ’15, RyanO’Keefe ’12, Ben Morrison’12, Jimmy Funnel ’14, CharliePaul ’15, Gavin Granath ’15,and Griffin Roth ’15.Prep Today 21

The Taming of the BeastPrep Players Tackle Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me, Kate”The Prep Players andI referred to “Kiss Me,Kate” as The Beastbecause it challenged us inso many ways. Cole Porter isnever happy with simply onekey per song; each must haveseven obscure keys in whichcomposers rarely ever evenconsider to write. There is ahuge swing dance number—not a skill the cast came intothe process with. On top ofall this, half the scenes arestraight out of Shakespeare—meter, couplets, and all.So, how does one tame sucha beast? With a whole lot of“Yes, let’s!”There is a game we play inrehearsal called “Yes, let’s!”that captures the essence ofeverything that I ask of allinvolved in any Prep Playersshow. The cast gathers in thespace and, when moved, eachmember in turn invites thegroup to join in an activity—any activity. Every person inthe room must accept theinvitation and engage inwhatever has been proposed—without question.So, picture thirty-fivestudents spread out in aclassroom that has beencleared of all its desks.Unprompted, one invitesthe rest to hunt moose, andthey all grab their imaginaryhunting caps and gunsand begin to stalk game inthe wilderness. In the nextmoment, another declares“Now everyone dance theMacarena.” This they all do,until the next among themcalls the whole room tomeditation. As quickly asthe room had erupted in themadness of a silly dance fad,it transforms into a peaceful,contemplative hum.Everyone leaps intoeverything that is askedwithout hesitation. There isno self-consciousness, no ego,nothing but pure joy in everyridiculous thing that they do.When I selected “Kiss Me,Kate” as our spring musical,I essentially said to the cast,“Hey guys, let’s take on thehardest play ever and turn itinto something wonderful!”Without wavering each ofthem, screamed, “Yes, lets!”and leapt into the processwith abandon.For all the preparation I doahead of time—the blocking,choreography, scheduling,designing—the show cannotbecome a reality without thededication, willingness, talent,and effort of the Prep Players.They take all that I give them22 Prep Today

Hockey is SCC Champion19-4 season iced at state semi-finalsThe Varsity hockey team enjoyed anothersuccessful season in 2011-2012, finishing theyear with a record of 19–4 and advancing tothe Division I semi-finals at Yale University.Along the way, the team enjoyedseveral high points including a tengame winning streak through Januaryand early February, and victoriesover Massachusetts rivals BostonCollege High School and CatholicMemorial, becoming the first teamin Fairfield Prep history to“sweep” Massachusettscompetition. The teamalso traveled to thePrudential Center inNew Jersey to takepart in the first JesuitHockey Shootout hostedby St. Peter’s Prep. Theteam represented FairfieldPrep beautifully by bringing home thechampionship shield.This year’s success was due inlarge part to a great team conceptfostered by seven dedicated seniors:AJ Unker, Tom Worsfold, MattBrophy, Pat Hayes, Conor Peterson,Evan Antisdale, Riley Wikman.Next year’s team will featurenine returning seniors and fifteenletterman led by captains elect: DavidWhite, Sean Henry and Connor Henry.Captain Matt Brophy holds champion shield fromthe Jesuit Hockey Shootout in New Jersey.Hockey HonorsFinal Record: 19–4Defeated Boston College Highand St. Peter’s Prep to winthe Jesuit ShootoutCoach Sather earned his200th victoryCHSCA All-State Honors:AJ Unker ’12, David White ’13,Tom Worsfold ’12,Riley Wikman ’12New Haven Register All-State:David White ’13, AJ Unker ’12New Haven Register All-Area:David White ’13, AJ Unker ’12,Tom Worsfold ’12CT Post All Stars, Player of theYear: David White ’13CT Post All Stars:AJ Unker ’12, Tom Worsfold ’12,Riley Wikman ’12CT Hobey Baker Winner forSportsmanship and Excellence:Conor Peterson ’12CHSCHA Junior All-Star Game:Liam Ferguson ’13CHSCA Senior All-Star Game:Riley Wikman ’12Team MVP: Riley Wikman ’12Team Most Improved:Tim Edmonds ’13Coaches Award: Patrick Hayes ’12Prep Today 25

Fairfield Prep’s Perfect Ski SeasonThe Fairfield Prep varsity skiteam completed their stellar skiseason in perfect order by beatingall rivals at Mt. Southington, with aperfect 22-0 regular season to winthe 2012 Connecticut InterscholasticSki League (CISL) under first yearcoaches Cary Nadel and Jason Twedt.Prep raced past its toughestcompetitor, cross town rival, theFairfield Ludlowe-Warde combinedteam by a score of 290.27 to 296.62.Lead by senior captains BrendanCollins, Mike Osborne, Robbie Nick,seniors Jack Arrix, Matt Craighead,Will Sargent, and freshmen GregOsborne and Logan Racz swept theirnearest competitor by more than 9seconds. Prep skiers placed four oftheir six point scorers in the top 11out of 125 racers with Greg Osborneleading the way (47.96, 6th place).Closely following (0.05 seconds)Greg was his brother Mike Osborne(48.01, 7th), Logan Racz (48.88, 10th),and Robbie Nick (49.07, 11th). Alsoscoring points for Prep was Ryan King(24th) and Will Sargent (30th).The Prep varsity team concludedits season as state Runner-Up, andGreg and Mike Osborne both qualifiedand were selected to represent TeamConnecticut in the New England HighSchool Ski Championships.Skiing wrap-uphave had the pleasure of skiingI for Prep all four years, under fourdifferent coaches. I hope our new pairof coaches, Cary and Jason, stay fora long time. This year we had a strongteam with fast seniors and a handfulof fast juniors and underclassmenwho were consistently improvingthe team. We were fortunate to adda number of talented freshmen tothe team whom I am confident willcontinue to grow and contribute to theteam. This year we had an undefeatedregular season and came in secondplace in the state finals. Our team alsohad six of our skiers compete in thestate shootouts and two of them moveon to compete on Team Connecticutin the High School RegionalChampionships against nine teamsfrom all over the east including Maine,New Hampshire, New York, etc.With the leadership of three cocaptainsand two new coaches, theteam was able to train and race withgreat success and even traveled toSugarbush Mountain in Vermont fora team trip in December. Although it’svery bittersweet that I’m leaving Prep,I have been blessed to be a part ofsuch a great group of teammates andhave many memories to look back on.— Michael Osborne ’12, co-captain(pictured above in a race for Team CTat the Eastern Regional Finals in NH)Wrestling team recognizes Academic All-State Wrestlers, posts competitive seasonThe Prep wrestling team had oneof the strongest seasons in Prephistory. With a 9-13 record, the teammade immense progress beatingmajor rivals Cheshire, Law and Amity.A great achievement was havingfour Academic All-State wrestlers:Seniors Joey Roberts and ShaneDempsey, Junior Conor Ward, andSophomore Nick Crowle. Having fourwrestlers qualify for the State Open issomething that has not happened inrecent Prep history. Other highlightsincluded: Joey Roberts’ 100th careerwin; Shane Dempsey was the #1 seedat the LL Tournament; senior ThomasVoreyer won the Ludlowe Tournamentfor a second time; and senior JakePesci’s domination of the 195 weightclass. The future of Prep wrestlinglooks bright under the leadership ofCoach Corey Dennis.26 Prep TodayPrep placed 4th at SCC’s withseven wrestlers: Shane Dempsey– 2nd place, Joey Roberts – 3rdplace, Conor Ward – 2nd place,and Nick Crowle – 2nd place. Theteam placed 10th at Class LL’s withseven wrestlers: Joey Roberts – 2ndplace, Shane Dempsey – 6th place,Conor Ward – 4th place, and NickCrowle – 6th place. Joey Roberts wasrecognized on the Connecticut PostAll-Star Wrestling Team.Upcoming wrestlers to watchout for are the new captains, ConorWard ’13, Nick Crowle ’14, MattBarnett ’13, and Dave Maloof ’13, aswell as freshman Matt Freed. Aftersuch a good season, the team hopesto return next season with improvedskills and new wrestlers willing andable to rise to the occasion.Academic All-State Wrestlers, from left: Shane Dempsey ’12, Conor Ward ’13,Joey Roberts ’12 and Nick Crowle ’14Wrestling team huddles together before a match at Alumni Hall.

Lacrosse Wins Class L State ChampionshipAyear ago Fairfield Prep let a three-goal lead evaporate in the fourth quarterof state championship against Ridgefield. Payback is sweet. The Jesuitsheld off another fourth-quarter rally from Ridgefield for an 8-6 victory in theClass L state championship game at Brien McMahon High School.Goalie Mike Seelye ’12 was phenomenal with 12 saves. Seelye remarked,“Someone said after the game last year that they knew Ridgefield would win andI’ve never forgotten that. We wanted this.” Seelye, who finished with 12 saves,kept Ridgefield off the scoreboard for almost 27 minutes after a goal tied the game1-1. The scoring drought allowed Prep to build a 4-2 lead at halftime. “There wasgreat defense all around me,” Seelye said. “Ridgefield had 4-5 fastbreaks that thedefense shut down before they even gotshots off.” Ridgefield entered the game withover 500 points on the season, a state-highin 2012.With the way the game started, itcould’ve been Prep’s Matt Brophy ’12 whoscored 500 points this season by himself.The senior attackman scored all four first-half goals for the Jesuits. “It wasn’tjust me, it was all the guys,” Brophy said. “Only the first one was unassistedand my teammates made it easier for me.”The championship was Fairfield Prep’s fifth in seven years, but the Jesuitscame up short in the state title game for two straight seasons. “It hasn’t sunk inthat we finally did this,” Brophy said. “We lost my sophomore and junior yearsby one goal and we couldn’t let that happen again.” Ridgefield almost stunnedthe Jesuits again with four of the last five goals cutting a 7-2 lead down to justtwo goals. However, the Fairfield Prep midfield and defense came up stronglate. “It was a total team effort. We got to a lot of ground balls and fought forthem,” Brophy said. “Conor Barr ’12 had a huge game; he forces turnovers likea machine.” — Source: MSG VarsityLacrosseHonorsAll SCC:First Team:Midfield: Matt Brophy ’12,David White ’13, AustinSims ’14Attack: Kevin Brown ’13,Tim Edmonds ’13Defense: Andrew Hatton ’13,Charlie Keady ’12,Strecker Backe ’13Short Stick DefensiveMidfielder:Thomas Brewster ’12Second Team:Goalie: Michael Seelye ’12All State:First Team:Midfield: Matt Brophy,David WhiteAttack: Kevin BrownDefense: Andrew HattonSSDM: Thomas BrewsterSecond Team:Midfield: Austin SimsAttack: Tim EdmondsDefense: Charlie KeadyAll American:Matt Brophy, Kevin Brown,Andrew HattonMatt Brophy was namedCT High School Player ofthe YearFairfield Prep Lacrosse wasnamed U.S. Marine Corps CTLacrosse Team of the YearCT Post All Stars:Matt Brophy, Charlie Keady,Andrew Hatton, KevinBrown, Michael SeelyeNew Haven RegisterAll Area Team:Matt Brophy, AndrewHatton, Kevin Brown,Michael SeelyeMatt Brophy namedNHR Player of the YearPrep Today 27

Prep Crew Turns a PageThe vision has materialized. Aconcerted effort has produced—from merely a notion—a brazen redfleet of boats, and, in them, movingsteadily toward the lead, gentlemenfrom Fairfield Prep.The first goal had been to buildthe machine. Athletes, parents,administrators and coaches pushedthe envelope to get us here.As I step aside after seven yearsand fourteen seasons, Prep Crew’scourse seems clear. This secondvarsity season provided a templatefor future competition in scholasticrowing, where Fairfield Prep belongs.From a foray to Kent School—where crews from the oldest boys’program only edged ours a bit—toPhiladelphia five times—to vie withthe likes of St. Augustine Prep, St.Joseph’s Prep, St. Andrews School,Canisius High, Loyola Academy andmany others—Fairfield Prep provedthey can compete with the bestschool programs in the country.Prep’s founding crew—in theirsecond year rowing—qualified forand competed at the US RowingJunior National ChampionshipRegatta, beginning an unbrokenstreak thereafter in annualqualification by various Prep crews.In 2010, a bronze medal in the pairand a national rank of tenth in thelightweight four+ showed Prep wasfast, and also that most of the crewsbeating Prep were from clubs.Coach Feldheim, who has thehelm now as Prep’s head coach,initiated the move toward morescholastic rowing. Having beentwice now to the Scholastic RowingAssociation National Championship,Prep Crew is gunning for a topspot. Beyond that, the school spiritengendered returns an atmospherewhere tradition and foundationalprinciples have bearing. On a team,qualities like loyalty and duty andmen-for-others become paramount.By maintaining high moral and ethicalvalues, Prep sets its own standard.It is within our purview to achievegrace, regardless of boat speed.Indeed, the lessons learnedlosing boat races produce winners.Men are made—together in boats—through adversity and small triumphs.Accomplishment occurs when menput aside selfishness and judgmentto gain patience, forgiveness andcompassion.I am proud our alumni havemoved on to row or cox boats atUPenn, Georgetown, Notre Dame,University of Michigan, BostonCollege and many other fine schools.Two of our founding crewmen wentthe same year to the U.S. NavalAcademy; one finished as captain ofVarsity Golf swings solidPrep’s Varsity 8+ Defends the Founder’s CupPictured from left: Michael Osborne ’12, Dan Boyle ’12, Joe Grosso ’13, WalkerHaynes ’12, Emerson Ball ’12, Brian Austin ’13, Nick Martucci ’13, and ScottGhavidel ’14. Coxswain holding Cooper Cup - Jimmy Nealon ’12.the lightweight crew team, the othercaptained the sailing team. FairfieldPrep Crew has impact.Beyond the incredible supportfrom parents and administrators,many fine assistant coachesbolstered my tenure. Coach CisFischetti was my sounding board andtrusted accomplice from the first dayto the last—without her wisdom andinsight I truly couldn’t have done it.Prep Crew is a spirited program,After struggling through a season of inconsistency, thePrep golf team acquitted itself nicely in the SCC andDivision 1 tournaments. In the league (SCC) tournament,Prep finished 5th, behind Xavier, Amity, Hand and Shelton.In the Connecticut Division 1 tournament, Prep finished13th. At the team dinner following the season, theseawards were presented: Most Improved: James Nemia,Coach’s Award: Ben Morrison and George Archer, MostOutstanding: Matt Mastronardi.rooted in values that honor the noblertraits in men. It is an unattainableideal we never cease pursuing.Coach Feldheim understands thefooting—the essence of our goal. Hewill carry it as he steers this vesselon a fine, new course.By John Turner,Head Coach FairfieldPrep Crew; 2004-2012L to R: Coach Bob Bernier, Brian McAvey ’13, GeorgeArcher ’13, Ben Morrison ’12, Matt Mastronardi ’12,James Nemia ’14, Liam Ferguson ’13Baseball season ends on high noteAlthough the 11-11 recordmight indicate otherwise theVarsity Baseball team had a verysuccessful season. Led by SeniorsBrett Young (All-SCC Quinnipiac)and Austin Bonadio on the mound,Max Araya and Kevin Sinclairsplitting time behind the plateand Seniors Alec Creta and RyanWright playing superb defenseat shortstop and centerfield, theJesuits finished the regular seasonwith a record of 10-10. The hallmarkwins of the regular season were a 2-0victory against Sheehan H.S. and a 5-3thriller against Notre Dame of WestHaven. The greatest achievementof the season took place in the firstround of the CIAC Class LL StateTournament with a victory overthe defending LL state championNewington. Brett Young ’12 (right)threw a complete game shutout, andDavid Gerics ’13 (left) led the way atthe plate with three hits in Prep’s 4-0upset win. For the second year in arow the team’s season ended witha loss to East Hartford by a score of2-0. David Gerics led the team in fiveoffensive categories, including hits,RBI and stolen bases.28 Prep Today

“Once more in to the breach”By Jack Connolly ’65, Team ManagerThe Fairfield Prep ruggersventured to northern Californiaover their spring break to face ElsieAllen of Santa Rosa (Varsity win, JVloss), Jesuit of Sacramento (Varsityloss, JV loss), and Bellarmine Prep ofSan Jose (Varsity loss, JV win).Despite the 1 and 2 record theboys all had a great time. In additionto the rugby, the team enjoyed manysightseeing adventures.One morning the team ran overthe Golden Gate Bridge, paced bySophomore Matt Scholl, beforetraveling out to Muir Woods andthen practice at Stanford University.Stanford Head Coach Matt Shermanschooled the team in the intricaciesof the drift defense, and led them inseveral different drills.Another day the team traveled toBerkeley for a Cal practice and tourof the campus and athletic facilities.Rounding out the rugby tour wasour trip to Bellarmine Prep where theVarsity and JV split.Our final day was marked by atour of Alcatraz followed by a teamdinner where we celebrated thebirthdays of Rusty Gough ’12, MikeCollins ’14, Mike Hennessey ’14 andMatt Scholl ’14 before boarding ourflight back east.Rugby RecognitionEight of Prep’s rugby players havebeen selected to the ConnecticutSelect side rugby squads, therugby equivalent of All-State. Preprugby players who will representConnecticut: U-17 Conor Carey ’14,Paul McPeake ’13, and Jack Hand’13 (also a U-19 reserve); for U-19Joey Roberts ’12 (named captainof the Connecticut team), ShaneDempsey ’12, Joe Herlihy ’12, JakePesci ’12, and Tim Peterson ’13.Rugby End of YearAwardsShane Dempsey and Joey Roberts– Most Outstanding BacksJoe Herlihy– Most Outstanding ForwardRusty Gough– Most Valuable PlayerJake Pesci and Jack Curry– Awarded JerseysBreaking RecordsCross Country and Track & Fieldcontinue winning streakPrep Cross Country and Track enjoyed arecord-setting year. Starting with the CrossCountry team’s State Championship, seniorcaptain Connor Rog set a new state recordfor the 5000 m course at Hammonasset StatePark. Then the team set seven additional newstandards in Track & Field.During the winter-indoor season Rog beattwo old records in one race at the New BalanceIndoor National Meet: 8:31 for 3000 meters and9:09 for 2-miles. At the same meet the relay team of Rog, senior Patrick Corona,and sophomores Christian Alvarado and Adam Vare ran 10:18 to finish 9th inthe country in the Distance Medley Relay (1200, 400, 800, 1600) beating ourprevious best by 20 seconds.The streak continued in the Outdoor Track & Field season with the teamof Rog, Alvarado, Corona, and senior Michael Whelan running 18:26 in the4 x 1600 meter at the Meeneghan Relays during April. In May, Adam Vareran a 1:55.5 in the 800 meter at the Danbury Dream Invitation to break ChrisScapillato’s (’98) 15-year-old record. Corona’s 1:56.5 in the same meet wouldalso have beaten the record, but Vare got there first.Vare, Alvarado, Rog, and Corona teamed up to break the previous best4 x 800 meter standard, running 7:50.6 at the Class LL Championship. This teamwas 2nd at LL, 2nd in the State Open, and 2nd in New England. Rog, Vare, andAlvarado all qualified for individual New England Championship events.Christian Alvarado (photo right)capped the season off by winning theState Open Steeplechase Championshipin 9:42.3, again a school record.In the words of Coach Bob Ford Sr.,“Relay records need three things tohappen – individual talent, hard workand a commitment to your teammates.”This group demonstrated all three during the year with a big payoff. Futureteams have quite a challenge.Connor Rog is off to the University of Virginia and PatrickCorona heads to the Air Force Academy. Alvardo and Varereturn to Prep as juniors to continue their record hunt.By Robert Ford Jr., Cross Country CoachTennis in SCCquarterfinalsThe Fairfield Prep TennisTeam went 11-6 duringthe regular season underfirst year coach HaroldPrather. The team made it tothe quarterfinals of the SCCTournament falling short ina close match with eventualchamp Amity. Wes Craft ’12and Kevin Culligan ’13 werenamed All SCC.Prep Today 29

SEEDs of WisdomPrep students spoke at the SEED Dinner, welcoming incoming freshman families and recognizing seniors on May 2. SEED (Students for EducationalExcellence through Diversity) is a school-wide, multi-racial/cultural, multi-class, and multi-religious organization open to everyone in the Prepstudent body. Following are excerpts from the students’ speeches, giving advice to new students, about their Prep experience.Michael D’Amato ’12am a member of SEEDI and the National HonorSociety. I have achievedboth Magna Cum Laude,and more recently, SummaCum Laude. I also receivedthe Rensselaer MedalAward. I have been amember of the football team for all four years atPrep. Next year, I will be studying mechanicalengineering at Duke University.I have been a member of the SEED programsince Freshman year. SEED stands for Studentsfor Educational Excellence through Diversity.The great thing about this program is that itencompasses all forms of diversity, and in mycase, this means financial diversity. My motheris a proud single-mom that has been workingat least two jobs for as long as I can remember.Along with constantly working to pay the billsand for school, she has always worked hard topush me at the right moments to be the best thatI can be. One such moment was when I decidedto attend Fairfield Prep, rather than to continuemy education through the Milford public schoolsystem. My mom knew this would set me up forthe best education possible both while I was hereand later on in college. I was more concernedthat I would not see my friends everyday and thatI would soon be attending an all-boys school. Butfortunately, I began to see what the advantages ofattending this fabulous school were.The Prep community is another great aspectof this school. You will find that your teachersare there to help not only academically, but insome cases personally. This goes for all membersof the faculty, including guidance counselors,and teachers that you might not even have. Myadvice to the freshmen is to take the most outof these next four years as you can. Rememberthat the decisions you make now will affect therest of your life. Now that doesn’t mean thatall you should do is study and never have anyfun. What this means is that you should strivefor a balance between setting yourself up for asuccessful future, and having a great experiencein the process. For me, this meant both excellingacademically and building strong lifelongrelationships with my friends and teachers.30 Prep TodayMark Giannini ’13Today I was asked totalk about leadershiproles, time management,and other skills that anincoming freshman willneed to be successful atPrep. But to be honest,what I really want to speakabout is Prep’s greatest facet and the thing whichI believe can be found at no other school—ourstrong bond to each other and the brotherhoodwe share.Prep is a school that excels in academicsand athletics but no aspect is as important as thecommunity that’s fostered. This is a place thatcannot be understood from a distance. You willnever know the real Prep until you attend.I applied here just because my friend wasapplying. I knew nothing about Fairfield Prep at all.When accepted, I simply expected a high-qualityeducation and a better chance of going to thecollege of my dreams. What I was introduced towas a tight-knit school where I could reach out forhelp at anytime and where any challenge could beovercome. I have been on the El Salvador trip andthe Urban Plunge. Both shaped and molded meas a person. I have received a special awarenessto problems and conditions that other people livein that I couldn’t understand until I saw it with myown eyes.In El Salvador I saw poverty that I couldn’tbelieve. Things that we take for granted in theUnited States are a huge honor and achievementfor them. One woman whom we visited said thatshe was never more proud than when her sonwent to school and got on track to graduatefrom high school. Because so many people don’thave a chance to get an education there, hisaccomplishment was truly special. In the UnitedStates an education is something we all are given.This really made an impact on me and I realizedjust how lucky I am.… I want to take advantage of everything thatPrep has to offer. I especially want to remain apart of this special Prep brotherhood that, as myfriend Tom Black put it, truly makes him proud tosay he attends Fairfield Prep. Now go out nextyear and really commit yourself to Prep’s greatestaspect. If you do, these next four years could bethe best of your life.Benjamin King ’15made the decision toI attend Fairfield Prep, notonly because I wanted thebest education possible,but I also wanted to meetnew people. I also felt quitecomfortable on ShadowDay when I was able tospend the entire day at Prep.Being able to come to an environment totallydifferent than mine and feel at-ease with thepeople around me really put Fairfield Prep atthe top of my list. The Academic EnrichmentProgram Camp introduced me to several incomingstudents with whom I am still friends. I also hadthe opportunity to meet Prep’s faculty and get abetter feel for their academic expectations. TheEnrichment Camp afforded me the opportunity tomentally and academically prepare myself for whatwas to come in August of 2011.Not having girls attend the same high schoolwas a dilemma for me at first. But after a while youget used to it. I still manage to keep in touch withmy female friends from my middle school.The Freshman Retreat was the most influentialpart of my Freshman Career. It’s amazing to thinkthat the students you hang out with everyday arethe people you think you know. However, you haveno idea. During the Witness Talks, I learned moreabout my friends in five minutes than in half theyear I’d spent with them. My biggest transitionalmoment was the Monday after the FreshmanRetreat. After spending the night on Prep’s campuswith our group and leader you begin to establisha link between you and the people in your group.You might not realize it at first, but gradually youbegin to see that you no longer view those friendsthrough the same lens. They began to exposethemselves which makes your relationships withthem a whole lot better and meaningful.The only advice I have for the incomingfreshman class is to enjoy every moment of yourfreshman year. Those ten months of your freshmanyear go by so quickly that I urge you do your bestas you continue to meet new students and facultyand at the same time get to know yourself a littlebetter. I realize that the friendships that are beingcultivated have a bond beyond the mere surface.We enter Fairfield Prep as boys and will leaveas men.

Rf to the acesA Kentucky Derby EveningThank you everyone!Many women inattendance worefabulous hats.Spring Dinner builds Scholarship FundOver 250 guests enjoyed Prep’s annual Spring Dinner“Off to the Races” held on May 5, 2012, at the MarriottStamford Hotel & Spa. Attendees watched a live broadcastof the Kentucky Derby, followed by an evening of delicious food,socializing and dancing. Thanks to all who supported the silentand live auctions to raise money for Fairfield Prep’s ScholarshipFund. Susan Sanseverino of Stamford, CT was the winner of the$25,000 Tuition Raffle. The Prep Community thanks Co-chairs JuanyFumai P ’07, ’14, and Jean Richmond P ’05, ’07, ’12, in addition totheir committee members, who volunteered their time and talentto make this event possible. We also offer special gratitude to all ofour generous sponsors who helped to underwrite the evening.Volunteer CommitteeCo-Chairs: Juany Fumai, Jean Richmond (above)Julie BanquerMarleine MoiseBetsy BlagysValerie MotenEileen BleesNancy MullanyHeidi BramanteKaren O’KeefeMary ButalaSusan OwnesCecelia CampbellJulie PollardMarcy ClairJane PompaLisa ConnellyLaurie QuatrellaMary Ellen Connelly Anna RodriguesGretchen CristPat RoyakEileen DoeringSusan StachurskiLeslie Grattan Donahue Sandra TrottaLisa Gerald Elizabeth VanMunchingMarianne Gutierrez Sue YonnoneMeg JonesToni ZelenyBeth KellySponsorsDiamond Sponsor: AnonymousGold Sponsors: Anonymous, Fairfield PrepFathers Club, Mr. & Mrs. Paul VandersliceSilver Sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. Robert McHugh,Nestle Waters North America –Michael Pengue ’83, David Muscato P’12Table SponsorsMr. & Mrs. Frank AhlersMr. & Mrs. Robert O’KeefeUnderwriting &Gift Gathering Partiesplus thank you to all who attendedMr. & Mrs. John ButalaMr. & Mrs. George BleesMr. & Mrs. J. Christopher ConnellyMr. & Mrs. Patrick O’Keefe ’80Mr. & Mrs. Patrick PollardMr. & Mrs. Mark PompaSpecial BenefactorsMr. & Mrs. Donald Cafero, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Robert CallMr. & Mrs. Scott ClarkMr. & Mrs. Brian EdmondsMr. & Mrs. Michael HoffmanMr. & Mrs. Christopher Kral ’84Mr. & Mrs. Robert MacDonaldMr. & Mrs. Edward MascoloMr. & Mrs. Sean McManus ’73Mr. & Mrs. Scott MooreMr. & Mrs. John MurphyDr. & Mrs. Bryan NestorDr. & Mrs. Robert Russo, Jr. ’65Mr. & Mrs. Robert StoneMr. & Mrs. Kevin StoneMr. & Mrs. Gabor TothMr. & Mrs. John VazzanoMr. & Mrs. John WalshKentucky Derby excitement spreads throughout the crowd during the live TV broadcast.Prep Today 33

Gratitude for a Lifetime ofJesuit ConnectionsMy many years ofassociation with theSociety of Jesus havebeen a source of extraordinaryblessings for me. These includean incomparable, life-changinghigh school experience, adeeply satisfying career, and,most important, the chancemeeting that led to my happymarriage and to my twodelightful, loving daughters. Ina real sense, my Jesuit journeystarted before I was born.My father, Harold HughMarshall, was a member ofthe eighth graduating class ofFairfield College PreparatorySchool, a new Jesuit schoolthat was founded in 1942.The decision that I wouldsomeday follow my fatherat Prep was made very early.The spring 1955 issue of theschool’s Bellarmine Quarterlypublication posted this entry:“Congratulations are inorder for Mr. and Mrs. HaroldMarshall ’49 on the birth ofGregory, also for the classof ’73.” Without even havingsubmitted an application, atthe age of six weeks I hadreceived my acceptance!The prediction inherent inthat congratulatory messagewas fulfilled 14 years laterwhen I entered McAuliffeHall as a member of FairfieldPrep’s class of 1973. A numberof the priests I encounteredremembered my father well.I remember the excitement Ifelt when I realized that myteachers expected greatnessfrom us. Their convictionthat we would meet thatexpectation gave us confidenceand, in the end, produced thedesired result. Moreover, inmany respects the level ofintellectual inquiry I enjoyed(L): The Marshalls with Fr. Charles Allen, S.J., in Loyola Chapel at their wedding on April 11, 1987.(R): The Marshalls with their daughters and Fr. Allen at the chapel at Academy of Our Lady of Mercy –Lauralton Hall. Fr. Allen celebrated the liturgy at the Baccalaureate Mass for the class of 2010. Greg’smother and his daughters are graduates of the school.during those four years as program under Bob Perrotta’s She is today a very successfula Prep student exceeded mentoring. Almost 10 years elementary school principal.much of what I would later after entering McAuliffe Hall Neither of my daughtersencounter in college and as a Prep freshman, I came was able to follow me atgraduate school.back as a teacher, working Fairfield Prep, a schoolMy favorite subjects at in the very same classroom for boys, but I am pleasedPrep were Latin, Spanish and where I first learned Spanish. that both are pursuingTheology. Later, majoring in In the fall of 1979, Iundergraduate degrees atSpanish at UConn, I found that began a 22-year career as a Jesuit institutions — Mary-I had been well prepared. After Spanish teacher at my alma Megan at Fairfield Universitygraduating, I did a two-year mater. I would eventually and April-Ann at Loyolastint as a social worker with add department chair to my University Maryland.a predominantly Spanishspeakingclientele in inner-years in the summer program, at Fairfield Prep. I happilyresume, teach English for 10 I am now in my 32nd yearcity Bridgeport, CT. Due in and later teach English parttimein the Fairfield University and marketing, speakingserve as dean of enrollmentgreat part to the Prep languageprogram’s focus on developing graduate school.each year to eighth-gradelistening and speaking skills, In my early years as an boys about the advantagesI readily adapted to theeducator, the foreign language offered by Jesuit education atconversation with my clients department would receive an Fairfield Prep. For one whosein Spanish.intern each semester from the career, marriage and familyIn late 1978, I learned that Fairfield University Graduate ultimately spring from themy former Spanish teacher at School of Education. In the fall decision my grandparentsFairfield Prep, Robert Perrotta, of 1984, a new intern named made to send my father towas leaving that position to Amy Richards was assigned Fairfield Prep in the 1940s,take the academic dean’s to Prep. We met, dated, fell there could be no more fittingspot. Having already begun in love and were married a role.graduate studies toward a by Prep’s headmaster at the My lifetime of associationmaster’s degree in education time, Fr. Charles Allen, S.J. with the Jesuits has had aat Fairfield University, I(now the executive assistant profound, beneficial impactapplied for the Spanishto the president at Fairfield on all areas of my life, and forteacher’s position.University). Our wedding took this I am most grateful to thePrep offered me theplace on campus in Loyola Society of Jesus. A.M.D.G.!teaching job contingent Chapel. Amy taught at Prepupon my completing afor two years before moving By Gregory Hugh Marshall, Deanfive-week student teaching to the public school system. of Enrollment and Marketing34 Prep Today

Here a grad, there a grad, everywhere a Prep gradBy Roger L. Ratchford, Ed.D. ’51Nearly forty years of greeting students for the first timeas they entered my classroom has led me to believethat teachers never know what lies in store either forthemselves or for their students. A case in point is one of myFrench classes in the late ’60s. Into my class walked a couple ofyoung men with eager faces and malleable wills (don’t they allhave these attributes?) to respond to my ministrations and leaveat the end of the year better prepared to endure the “slings andarrows of outrageous fortune,” or perhaps even the demands oftheir next teacher. Such is the nature of the teaching mind.These two young men both entered into religious life, andplayed a role in one of my most profound experiences. Howlittle did I know that one of them would provide me with a bit ofinformation to which he was privy, while the other worked nextto some of the world’s greatest treasures of religious art which hewas willing to show to his former French teacher at Fairfield Prep.This whole scenario was occasioned by a pilgrimage to Rome,visiting churches and, of course, the Vatican, under the expertguidance of Fr. Richard Cipolla, whom I met while he was teachingat the Prep and who now is a Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Churchin Norwalk. He is currently one of the priests at the church whosays Mass in the Extraordinary Form which my wife and I cherishvery much and which led us to sign up for the pilgrimage to Rome.Another of my students, Fr. Dave Leopold ’67 and currently thepastor of Sacred Heart Church in Georgetown, CT was also withthe group of pilgrims. We knew from that assemblage that theweek in Rome would be exceptional.The Vatican was certainly going to be a highlight of the trip.My former student, Monsignor William Millea ’70, had appearedon TV as one of the Masters of Ceremony during the ChristmasMass of the Pope from the Vatican. How would I contact himthere? The Prep Alumni Directory only had a Connecticutaddress. I contacted Monsignor Andy Varga ’70, who hadlikewise spent a year in my French class with Monsignor Bill.Pastor of St. Luke Church in Westport, Monsignor Andy gladlyforwarded his email to me, wishing me “Bon Voyage.”An email exchange assured me that Monsignor Bill would bein Rome. We planned to meet Tuesday at the Porta Sant’Anna,which provides entry to the offices of the Vatican Secretariatwhere he would give us a personal tour, and have dinner.Sunday and Monday were totally given to visits to many ofthe significant churches near our hotel. One of the most famousof the places was the Pantheon, once a Roman temple andnow a church with an unusual open dome. Other churches onour list contained the relics of various saints who had a role inthe history of the church and the Jesuits, including the Gesu.We prayed before the relics of St. Ignatius, St. Aloysius, and St.Robert Bellarmine. Evenings were spent tasting the exquisitefood offered by some of Rome’s best restaurants. Perhaps itwas an appropriate reward for the trials of negotiating Rome’scobblestone streets and the head-spinning nature of a one-weekpilgrimage to some of the best churches in the Catholic world.Our arrival at the Porta Sant’Anna occasioned a brief visit tothe waiting room of the Swiss Guards. They were very courteouswhile we awaited the arrival of Monsignor Millea, whose namethey pronounce as Mil-lay-a. Our Prep grad is a highly respectedpersonage with the Swiss Guards. One to whom I was introducedby the Monsignor as his “former French teacher” was from aFrench canton, and we exchanged some lively French. I wasindeed fortunate to be counted among Monsignor Bill’s friends.Monsignor Bill’s office is located in the upper reaches of theVatican and overlooks the piazza and the front of the basilica.The three of us sat in the Sistine Chapel, without crowds,marveling at the masterpieces on the ceiling. He also led us intoa room at the end of the chapel where newly-elected popes go todon the vestments of a pope.Monsignor WilliamMillea ’70, gaveGail and RogerRatchford afantastic privatetour of the Vatican.Next we visited the Pauline Chapel, which containsMichelangelo’s Crucifixion of St. Peter and the Conversion ofSaul. These paintings are not normally seen by the general publicbecause the Pauline Chapel is off-limits to tourists. MonsignorBill, my wife and I knelt at the altar rail to say a prayer.Although our devotional appetites were easily resolved bythe spectacular nature of our visit to the inner reaches of theVatican, we also were treated to a lovely dinner where MonsignorBill and I discussed Fairfield Prep. He remembered fondly hisLatin teacher, Manny Ondeck ’49, who had recently passed away,and of course, we smiled at some of the references he madeto things that had occurred in my French class, when both heand Monsignor Varga had sat before me as eager learners. I washappy to be among his fond recollections. Just as fond as I am ofmy memories of my former students, now called Prep Grads.Prep Today 35

William E. Evans Jr. ’73 to be honored with theSt. Ignatius of Loyola Alumni AwardFairfield Prep ispleased to recognizeBill Evans ’73 as thethird recipient of the St.Ignatius of Loyola AlumniAward. The award wasestablished in 2010 torecognize those alumni ofFairfield Prep who exemplifythe characteristics thatPrep seeks to instill in itsgraduates, specifically opento growth, intellectuallycompetent, religious, loving,and committed to doingjustice. Bill has demonstratedthese qualities through hisextensive volunteer effortsand programs to supportthe people of Nicaragua,and currently works as thepresident of CT Quest forPeace, leading an organizationwhich is actively providingrelief via humanitarian cargoaid, education, medicine andhealthcare to poverty strickenNicaraguan communities. Hewill receive his award at theschool-wide Mass of the HolySpirit on September 7.Bill was nominated byEric Wuchiski ’89, who metBill through business. Billowns William Evans Painting,and Eric is the presidentof Wuchiski Builders, Inc.Eric’s nomination includedthese excerpts about Bill’spassion for his work with theNicaraguan people and howhe is truly a Man for Others.Although I have onlyknown Bill for slightlyless than two years, it wouldbe hard to imagine anotherperson that is more qualifiedfor this award. I met Bill bychance on a professionallevel when we began workingon jobs together. I wasimmediately struck by his kindand gentle manner. Abouteight months ago, I found outwhat a truly amazing manhe is. I was at Bill’s shop inBridgeport and noticed thatbarely 25 percent of the spacewas dedicated to his paintingbusiness. The remainder wasan absolute heap that lookedlike hundreds of abandonedtag sales, everything fromfurniture to clothing tohousewares to even medicalequipment. Out of curiosity,I asked Bill, what the storywas behind all this junk. Overthe course of two hours, heproceeded to tell me, and I leftthat conversation profoundlyamazed.Back in the ’90s, Bill was ata Sunday church service wherevolunteers were requested tohelp move items from aroundthe state for charity. Having abox truck for his business, hevolunteered. In the followingmonths he spent a few similarweekends. and became moreinvolved. Eventually he wasinvited by one of the leadersto accompany them on theirnext trip to Nicaragua. Theexperience opened his eyesBill holds open a door of a CT Quest for Peace truck being loaded with supplies for missions in Nicaragua.and changed the course ofhis life.Now 15 years later, Billis the president of CT Questfor Peace. He heads andoversees an organization thatcontributes time, resources,and financial aid to a dozenmissions in Nicaragua (a fewof which he started on hisown), many of which are Jesuitbased,and which includeschools, a trade learning center,medical facilities, a maternityhospital, a burn center, andan orphanage. Throughmany of his own efforts, thisorganization sends tons ofneeded supplies, supportsnutrition programs, has startedscholarship programs, andcontributes to loan programs.Locally he is involvedwith many charitable actsthrough the Mercy LearningCenter in Bridgeport. ThereBill has encountered countlesspeople, in particular strugglingwomen, who need a helpinghand. He met one woman,a Somalian refugee, herein Bridgeport, who wasstruggling to help supporther family. Then one daywhile his organization wasspending a weekend packinga container being sent toNicaragua, a gentleman beganlingering around. Bill came tofind out this was the Somalianwoman’s husband, looking tohelp out (see bottom photoon page 37). He asked Billwhy the computers were notbeing packed. Bill explainedthat they needed to be testedbefore they were packed.The man then arranged forhis high school-aged son tocome the next day and usehis knowledge of computersto check them out. Sincethen, Bill has learned that this36 Prep Today

Nicaraguan children at a dump where they and their families scavenge for food and supplies.family had escaped here fromSomalia with literally nothing.The mother (Binti) had seenthree of her six childrenmurdered in front of her owneyes. They were struggling tosurvive here in the U.S. andaccepting help where theycould. Editor’s note: Binti andher husband Adam continueto work at Bill’s warehouse,packing and organizingshipments. With Bill’s help, thefamily has been able to settlein Bridgeport, and their threechildren have attended or arecurrently attending college.Bill has a deep appreciationfor the Catholic Church.Aside from being a longtimeparishioner, he has also spenttime teaching catechismlessons at his local parish.Bill sees everyone as aspiritual being. Many yearsago, a particular scripture,Matthew 25: 35-40, motivatedBill. It reads: “For I was hungryand you gave me something toeat, I was thirsty and you gaveme something to drink, I was astranger and you invited me in,I needed clothes and you clothedme, I was sick and you lookedafter me, I was in prison and youcame to visit me…Truly I tell you,whatever you did for one of theleast of these brothers and sistersof mine, you did for me.”I could virtually write abook on … how committed Billis to justice. However, I willsimply share one story…On a trip to Nicaragua,one of the Teresian Sisters,with whom his organizationhas a working relationship,invited Bill to visit a maternityhospital in the small townof Somotillo. There he saw afourteen year old girl havingpre-birth contractions. Justas striking as her age, wasthe fact that she was lying ona foam mat on a dirty floor.There was little the nursescould do for her withouthaving medications, ornecessary equipment. Theydid not even have a bed inthe hospital for her. When Billarrived home, he got the wordout on the needed suppliesand began working with a fewmedical outlets such as elderlyrehab facilities that wereupgrading their equipment.Over a few months he wasable to procure a number ofhospital beds and suppliessuch as bedding, lighting,syringes, gloves, and a scale.Remarkably, Bill was evenable to score two ultrasoundmachines. He spent a weekendto drive to Boston and backto pick one up. I can barelyimagine the pride and joy Billmust have had to see theseitems shipped off to Somotillo.Bill Evans grew up inStamford, one of sevenchildren. His three brothersalso attended Fairfield Prep:Matthew ’73, John ’74 andMark ’78. He attendedWorcester PolytechnicalInstitute, graduating witha bachelors in chemicalengineering. He carried onthe painting business he andhis brothers started to helppay their tuitions to Prep andcollege. He and his wife Joycehave four children Bryan,Abby, Tim and Molly, and livein Westport. When askedabout a message he wouldlike to share, Bill said, “Jesus’smessage to all of us is to lookafter one another and care forone another.”For more on Bill’s work:www.Ctquestforpeace.orgAbove from top: In Nicaragua –teaching computer skills; a dentalclinic; donated pharmaceuticalsupplies. In Bridgeport – walkerswaiting to be shipped; Somalianrefugees work packing supplies.Prep Today 37

Reunion WeekendThe multi-happening weekend celebrated classes ending in 2 and 7Approximately 250 Alumni and guestsattended the Fairfield Prep Reunion forclasses ending in 2 and 7, held on June 16,2012 at the Barone Campus Center. Attendeesattended a Mass celebrated at the Egan Chapel,followed by a reception in the Oak Room andAlumni Class Reunionsdinner served in the dining room of the BaroneCampus Center.Earlier in the day, members of the 5th, 10th,15th and 20th reunion classes met for a softballgame on Barlow Field. The previous night, manyattended the Alumni Jam at The Levee, featuringlive music by Dan Carlucci ’98 and Dave Carlucci’00. All enjoyed the action-packed weekend andreconnecting with Prep classmates.Attention Classes endingin 3 & 8! Your reunion isSaturday, June 15, 2013.Save the date!38 Prep Today

AlumniSoftball GameGames featured the 5 year vs. 10 year class(2007 vs. 2002) and the 15 year vs. the 20 yearclass (1997 vs. 1992).Alumni JamThanks to Dan Carlucci ’98 (left)and Dave Carlucci ’00 (right)Prep Today 39

Alumni receptions on the road againNew York City 65Boston 160Chicago 900lNew York CitylBostonA Night of Laughs for Lou!New York City was the scene for a privatePrep event to benefit the Lou SaraccoScholarship fund. On April 26 Alumni enjoyed ahilarious evening which included a performanceby our own Alumnus and highly talentedcomedian John Quinn ’02 (pictured left) whoperformed with three other professionalcomedians.Business Breakfast features Keller of ESPNTraug Keller ’78, P’11, SVP, ESPN Inc. spoketo a group of Prep Alumni on April 12.Attendees enjoyed Traug’s presentation aboutthe history and success of ESPN. The breakfastmeeting was held at the Boston College Club inthe heart of Boston’s financial district.NYC Business BreakfastAlumni and friends enjoyed breakfast and an informative presentationby alumnus Charles McGill ’59 (in blue tie above), a leading expert inmergers, acquisitions and corporate strategies. The event was held at theUnion League Club on June 6. Guests networked and learned aboutMr. McGill’s financial experiencewith corporate restructurings,and for creating and buildingconsumer products, restaurant,food service, and informationservices business groups.Pizza Lunch at Boston CollegeOn April 11, several Boston area college-aged alumni gathered withFr. Jack Hanwell, S.J., President and Rory Bernier ’06, Director of AlumniRelations, to enjoy a casual pizza lunch. Pictured l-r: John Genco ’08, MattFornshell ’11, Ryan Cahalane ’10, Fr. Jack Hanwell, S.J., Connor Marr ’10,Sean Keane ’11 and Dan Morrison ’08.lChicagoReunited in ChicagoThe Chicago alumni chapter heldits annual cocktail receptionat Theory Sports Bar & Café indowntown Chicago on June 20. Prep’s President, Fr. Jack Hanwell, S.J.,welcomed an enthusiastic group of alumni to socialize and to hear thelatest happenings from back on campus. Also in attendance was specialguest Fr. Jim Arimond, S.J., former Headmaster of Prep (1989-1996). Formore information about other Chicago area alumni activities, pleasecontact chapter representatives Mike Marella ‘96 (MMarella@rwbaird.com) or Ian Brennan ’02 (ian.brennan2002@gmail.com).40 Prep Today

Alumni Class News1950sLeonard R. Benedetto ’58 received theGeorge Popp Man of the Year award onMay 14, 2012 from the Bridgeport OldTimers Association. (See story on page 45.)Robert F. O’Keefe ’51 and his wife Maureenwere recognized and awarded theOutstanding Catholic Philanthropist Awardat the ACAAP (Association of CatholicAdmissions & Advancement Professionals)Conference held at the College of the HolyCross on March 15, 2012.James A. Sedensky ’54 retired from theWayne State School of Medicine facultyafter 33 years. He is currently researchingconstitutional development for selfeducation.Robert E. Witt ’58 has been named theChancellor of the University of Alabamathree campuses and health system. (Seebox at right.)1960sRobert D. Kiraly ’68 works for NBCOlympics, Inc. He will be a part of thebroadcast coverage of the 2012 OlympicSummer Games in London. This is his 8thOlympic Event.Francis Pfeiffer ’62 has been named the2012 Girls High School Swim Coach ofthe Year by the Connecticut High SchoolCoaches Association. Fran is currently theswim coach at Lauralton Hall.Robert W. Riordan ’62 retired from amanufacturing company partnership in2007. He is enjoying his time with his wifeMona and their families including fourgrandchildren.1970sRobert J. Fortuna ’75 and his wife Terrywelcomed their first grandchild to thefamily. Their son Ryan and his wifeGretchen welcomed their daughter SageAnn Fortuna on February 16, 2012.David W. Tschanz ’70 is publishing a booktitled The Nabataeans: a Brief Historyof Petra and Madain Saleh. The book isintended to provide a popular history ofthe Nabataean civilization. David movedto Saudi Arabia in 1989 and has advanceddegrees in history and epidemiology andhas been fascinated with Petra sincethe early nineties having written a seriesof articles and earlier booklet on theNabataeans. He has made over 40 visitsto both sites including trips leading studygroups. He has over 950 published articlesand eight books on topics ranging frommilitary history to computer technology toancient civilizations.1980sMichael D. McCart ’87 recently receivedthe Heroes Among Us Award from theBoston Celtics for his volunteer work withthe Horizons for Homeless Children.Alumni Class NewsNEW! Submit your news online atwww.fairfieldprep.org/alumnisurveyPlease bring us up-to-date on what is NEWS in your life… NEWS you would liketo share with others in the Prep family. Mail to: Alumni Office, Fairfield Prep,1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824-5157, or email: development@fairfieldprep.org.Name_____________________________________________Class Year_______Wife’s Name________________________________________________________Home Address______________________________________________________City, State, Zip_______________________________________________________Phone # Home_________________________ Work________________________Cell _______________________________________________________________Email______________________________________________________________Business Name_____________________________________________________Business Address____________________________________________________City, State, Zip_______________________________________________________NEWS_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Robert Witt ’58Selected asChancellorThe Board of Trusteesof The University ofAlabama System has namedUA President Dr. Robert E.Witt as the new chancellor ofthe System’s three campusesand the health system. Wittreplaces Dr. Malcolm Portera, who announced his retirementearlier this year.“Since 2003, The University of Alabama has thrived underthe vision and leadership of Dr. Witt,” said Bonner. “Duringthe next few months, I look forward to working with the UAfamily to keep our University on a trajectory of growth withquality, and to maintaining our long-standing commitmentto excellence in every endeavor. Our outstanding faculty andstaff demonstrate their commitment to our students andtheir success on a daily basis, and I am honored to have thisopportunity to serve as interim president during this timeof transition. We look forward to working with Dr. Witt in hisnew role as chancellor of the UA System, and wish him muchsuccess in the years to come.”1990sNicholas W. Glomb ’91 completed hispediatric residency at Carolinas MedicalCenter in Charlotte, NC in June, 2012. Hewill then be heading to Houston, Texaswhere he will begin fellowship trainingat Texas Children’s Hospital (BaylorUniversity) in July. He will be pursuinga combined fellowship in pediatricemergency medicine and global health.2000sBryon Gentile II ’00 has completedhis residency in internal medicineand pediatrics at the University ofMassachusetts Medical School where heserved as Chief Resident in his final twoyears of training. In July 2012 he beganfellowship training in cardiology at UMass.Justin R. Gregg ’04 graduated fromVanderbilt University School of Medicineon May 11, 2012. In June, he began his fiveyear residency in urology at the VanderbiltUniversity Medical Center.Luke J. Kerrisk ’08 graduated and wascommissioned as an officer in May fromthe United States Naval Academy. Hegraduated as a 2nd Lieutenant in theMarine Corps. Luke was also captain ofthe Navy Lightweight Crew Team.Craig T. Kinsley ’07 qualified for the JavelinTeam at the United States Olympic Trialsin Eugene, Oregon. He is scheduled tocompete in the 2012 London Olympics. (Seestory on page 45.)Jonathan P. Lakeland ’08 was a featuredsoloist on an album entitled “Living Voices”that reached #22 on the Billboard MusicCharts in Classical Music. He has alsoperformed at Alice Tully Hall, LincolnCenter and Carnegie Hall. He is currentlyworking on a piece entitled “Annelies,” theonly piece of music that has been grantedpermission by the Anne Frank Estate to usethe actual words in Anne’s diary.Casey B. Mott ’08 graduated and wascommissioned as an officer in May fromthe United States Air Force Academy. Hewill be based in California.Ryan T. Nelson ’06 was awarded his“Wings of Gold” and designated a NavalAviator at Naval Air Station Whiting Fieldin Milton, Fla., on April 13. This marks Ens.Nelson’s successful completion of flighttraining and designates him a helicopterpilot. (See story on page 47.)Colin E. Nevins ’08 graduated and wascommissioned as an officer in May fromthe United States Naval Academy. He isan Ensign in the Navy and is attendingHarvard in the fall on a Navy medicalscholarship. Colin was the valedictorianand graduated with distinction and as aChief of Naval Operations DistinguishedMidshipman. Colin was also the captain ofthe Navy Offshore Sailing team.Kyle P. Nevins ’04 is a CPA and is workingfor Deloitte. He is also attending graduateschool at Fordham University.Paul A. Tropsa ’08 played hockey forthe University of Delaware. The BlueHens defeated Oakland University 5-1 tocapture their first ACHA Division I NationalChampionship.Max Wright ’08 graduated from LoyolaUniversity/Chicago in May 2012. Hereceived a special award for the highestGPA in the Political Science major in theLiberal Arts School and was also inductedinto Phi Beta Kappa Academic HonorSociety.Continued on page 42Prep Today 41

Remembering Quinn Rooney ’10Quinn Patrick Rooney, age 19, passedpeacefully at home on June 22, 2012after a long and valiant battle against diffuseintrinsic pontine glioma, a rare type of braintumor. Quinn was the beloved son of Chrisand Susan (Wright) Rooney and a lovingbrother to Joe, Brendan ’12 and Katie Rooney.He was born in New Haven and was a lifelong resident ofStratford, Connecticut. He graduated from Fairfield Prep in2010 and attended both Loyola University of Chicago andFairfield University.At Prep, Quinn was involved in Campus Ministry,attending the Ignatian Teach-In on Justice and a KairosRetreat, and participated in Christian Service with the GlobalMission to Ecuador and Urban Plunge. He was also part ofthe Liturgical Music Group and volunteered as a FreshmanRetreat Leader. Quinn was passionate about theatre, andparticipated in six Prep Players productions in his time atPrep. He made audiences laugh as Big Jule in Guys and Dolls,the Emcee in Lucky Stiff, and Walter Hollander in Don’t Drinkthe Water. He was an integral member of the ensemble, atrue leader who brought a sense of warmth and openness tothe group.He was committed to pursuing what he loved; he went onto study Theatre at Loyola, working on several productionsin his time there. He was known throughout the Prepcommunity for his kindness and upbeat outlook, for whichhe will be remembered and missed.From l-r: Woody Schemp ‘60, Joe Connolly ’60, Matt Webber ‘93, Jim Duffy‘61, Ed Krygier ‘60, Nick Perna ‘60, Ron Grywalski ’64, John Drury, P’94, ’89.Ed Krygier ’60led the wayin combatinghunger!Tom Savard ’72 (left) preparesa delicious salad at theColumbus House as his father,Harold ’44, handles the fruitbehind him. Ed Krygier ralliedAlumni on May 4 to serve dinnerto the less fortunate at theColumbus House in New Haven.Ed Krygier’s leadership continuesto inspire fellow Alumni to give their time to service. If you would like toparticipate in a soup kitchen, contact Ed at ejbuford@optonline.net.MILEPOSTSContinued from page 41IN MEMORIAMJ. Bruce Alessie ’57 on January 5, 2012.Ann Avallon on March 12, 2012. She wasthe mother of Edward J. Avallon ’63, PhilipS. Avallon ’76, Richard T. Avallon ’64 andgrandmother of Aaron R. Avallon ’96.Eugene J. Caires ’59 on March 19, 2010.Francis J. Carbone ’58 on February 12,2012. He was the brother-in-law of JohnA. Lucas ’56 and the uncle of John C.Lucas ’87.Daniel J. Cervone on January 30, 2012. Hewas the brother of Don J. Cervone ’87.George A. Champagne Jr. ’56 on February20, 2012. He was the brother of Ronald O.Champagne ’59.Dorothy Rogers Clemens on November18, 2011. She was the mother of David R.Clemens ’87.Michael J. Colohan ’58 on July 4, 2012.Charles J. Coolidge Jr ’51 on December 1,2008. He was the cousin of the late RobertT. Horan ’51 and of John R. Csizmar ’57.Elmer R. Craw on January 28, 2012. He wasthe father of David R. Craw ’78.Ruth Curran on March 17, 2012. She wasthe mother of Christopher P. Curran ’77 andJim M. Curran ’78.Joseph E. Dunn ’57 on November 12, 2011.Michael Farrell on March 23, 2012. He wasthe father of John T. Farrell ’96 and formerPrep math teacher Joseph F. Farrell ’00.William J. Fitzpatrick, Jr. on May 28, 2012. Hewas the father of William J. Fitzpatrick III’67, Paul R. Fitzpatrick ’70, brother of RobertH. Fitzpatrick ’47 and John T. Fitzpatrick ’44,and grandfather of Kevin M. Fitzpatrick ’06and Michael W. Bologna ’06.Dennis Foley on March 18, 2012. He wasthe father of D. Patrick Foley ’68, KevinM. Foley ’73, Timothy J. Foley ’81 andgrandfather of Kevin M. Foley ’04.John E. Foley ’47 on June 1, 2012. He wasthe brother of Robert J. Foley ’50.Laurence R. Gaboury on March 20, 2012.He was the uncle of Mario T. Gaboury ’74.Beverly Garcia on May 29, 2012. She wasthe grandmother of Mark A. Dunkin ’06,Kevin A. Dunkin ’11 and Ryan A. Dunkin’14.Edwin S. Gaynor ’44 on February 17, 2012.He was the father of E. Hewitt Gaynor ’79.Paul G. Gazso ’64 on March 31, 2012. Hewas the brother of the late Richard P.Gazso ’61 and father of Paul R. Gazso ’94.John Goncar ’48 on January 20, 2011.Bradley J. Helt ’13 on April 9, 2012.Robert T. Horan ’51 on July 28, 2011. Hewas the cousin of the late Charles J.Coolidge Jr. ’51 and brother-in-law of JohnR. Csizmar ’57John S. Kartovsky ’46 on June 14, 2012. Hewas the uncle of Joseph L. Staneck ’64.David F. Kecko ’76 on January 30, 2012. Hewas the father of Mark M. Kecko ’94 andcousin of David R. Craw ’78.Kathleen Killion on June 3, 2012. She was thegrandmother of Conor M. Carey ’14, BrendanP. Carey ’16 and mother-in-law of Michael G.Carey ’84.Andrew Koehm on March 13, 2012. Hewas the father of Jonathan Koehm ’82 andhusband of former Prep Latin teacher MaryKoehm.Eugene S. Loughlin Jr. ’47 on May 6, 2012. Hewas the brother of Timothy M. Laughlin ’56and cousin of Shawn J. McDonnell ’72.Mary Lucey on February 14, 2012. She wasthe mother of D. Michael Lucey ’61.Robert W. Lysik on April 1, 2012. He was thefather of Robert M. Lysik ’85.David J. Martin ’54 on January 20, 2012. Hewas the father of Cameron D. Martin ’91.John J. McGovern III ’54 on March 28, 2012.Julia McGovern on May 25, 2012. She wasthe mother of Gary E. McGovern ’81 andGregory McGovern ’79.John W. McPadden ’49 on December 10,2011. He was the grandfather of John W.McPadden ’13 and Daniel McPadden ’15.Thomas A. Moore on January 27, 2012. Hewas the father of Peter T. Moore ’90.Charles Mullins ’67 on March 29, 2011.Claire L. Neuberger on April 10, 2012. Shewas the wife of Walter B. Neuberger ’99 anddaughter-in-law of Robert J. Neuberger ’52.William E. O’Brien on February 20, 2012. Hewas the father of Robert S. O’Brien ’74. Hewas a member of the Bellarmine Fathers Cluband helped with the first Prep auction.Joseph N. Perna on May 29, 2012. He wasthe brother of Nicholas S. Perna ’60.Philip P. Petron on May 7, 2012. He was thefather of Peter P. Petron ’83, Alexander W.Petron ’85 and Christopher G. Petron ’88.Robert F. Pitt on May 9, 2012. He was thefather of Robert F. Pitt Jr.’71 and brother ofthe late Harold T. Pitt ’44.Quinn P. Rooney ’10 on June 22, 2012. He wasthe brother of Brendan M. Rooney ’12.Gregg A. Sauer on June 12, 2012. He was theuncle of Christian G. Sauer ’08.Anthony F. Slez ’64 on March 17, 2012.Dolores H. Schmeck on September 16, 2011.She was the wife of George M. Schmeck ’51.John F. Spain ’57 on June 22, 2011. He wasthe brother of Peter L. Spain ’60.Raymond S. Tomasko ’49 on February 4, 2012.He was the brother of Stephen M. Tomasko’62.Alice Vollmer on January 29, 2012. She wasthe mother of Scott E. Vollmer ’82 and amember of the Bellarmine Guild.Rita Wilchinsky on February 15, 2012. Shewas the grandmother of Conor P. Ryan ’08,John C. Ryan ’01, Kevin W. Ryan ’03 andmother- in- law of Richard R. Ryan ’71.Estelle Vuolo on April 12, 2012. She was themother of Robert M. Vuolo ’62 and Donald N.Vuolo ’63.William M. Wright ’67 on February 26, 2012.He was the uncle of Michael J. Wright ’12.42 Prep Today

Odds vs. Evenslaced up their skatesand battled for AlumniHockey Cup!On February 11, players recountedearly morning practices and hardfought games at the Wonderland of Ice.The Odds won and recorded their victoryon the Alumni Cup that reads “The olderwe get the better we were.” AfterwardsHockey Alumni enjoyed lunch andwatched the Varsity Hockey team defeatND-Fairfield 8-1. Brian O’Connor ’83organized this enjoyable event.Alumni Lacrosse Players Reunited and enjoyeda friendly match with fellow classmates at Alumni Field on June 4 at theannual Alumni Lacrosse Game. Brian Cullinane ’04 organized the event.Garrett Brown ’06 signswith San Diego ChargersGarrett Brown ’06, former standout defensivetackle at Prep and for the University ofMinnesota was officially signed by the San DiegoChargers. The 6-foot-1, 309-pound Brown wasformerly with the Kansas City Chiefs.Source: New Haven RegisterCaptains stillswimmingIronmen from the Class of ’85Prep classmates Mike Reardon ’85 andTerry Rychlik ’85 recently completed theTexas Ironman triathlon on May 19, 2012 in TheWoodlands, TX. The competition consisted of a 2.4mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run.Rychlik finished the course in 12:44.18 and Reardonwas not far behind with a time of 14:46.13.Former Prep Swim CaptainsMike Noone ’11, AndrewGolankiewicz ’10, PatrickWhite ’08 and Brian Power’09 met at the Patriot LeagueSwim Championships held at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis,MD February 16-18, 2012. Mike and Brian swim for College of the Holy Cross,Andrew swims for the USNA and Patrick swims for Colgate University.Rotanz scored five goalsRobert Rotanz ’08 was named first teamAll-American by the US IntercollegiateLacrosse Association. Rob lead Duke inscoring, and in the NCAA tournament gameagainst Colgate, he scored a career-bestfive goals. He was named All ACC andgraduated with honors from Duke.Alumni Stepped Upto the Plate at the Alumni BaseballGame! Alumni experienced déjà vu when theygrabbed their old gloves and re-lived theircompetitive days on Alumni Diamond. HeadCoach Ed Rowe ’59 remembered back to whenhe threw batting practice, gave the signs, andinspired his players. Alumni were inspired bymemories and enjoyed a day of getting backto the game they love. John Pellegrino ’87generously donated Super Duper Weenie hotdogs for alumni, friends, and family.46 Prep Today

Charitable Giving:Leave A Legacy To PrepBesides the immense satisfaction that comes from helpingothers, charitable giving can provide tax benefits for thedonor and his or her estate.Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs)Looking for a way to generate income, reduce estate andincome taxes, defer taxes on gains and make a significantcharitable contribution without reducing the family inheritance?A charitable remainder trust and a wealth replacement trust canallow an individual to make a gift to Fairfield Prep while retainingan interest in the gifted asset during his or her lifetime.CRT Mechanics and Tax AspectsIt is best to fund a CRT with an asset that, if sold outside thetrust, would produce substantial long-term capital gains tax.After the trust is executed, the donor transfers this appreciated,low or non-income producing asset to the CRT. The CRT sellsthe asset and gives the donor an income stream for life, for aterm of years, or for joint lives. At the death of the donor (orthe donor’s named non-charitable income beneficiary if otherthan the donor) the remaining trust assets pass to Fairfield Prep.Here’s how it works:• Upon creation of the trust, the donor gets a current incometax deduction based on the present value of the futureamount passing to the charity.• No tax on the gain is paid by the trust when it sells the asset,since the trust is exempt from such tax when it sells the asset.• The donor receives an income stream and pays income taxeson the income as received• At the end of the trust term the remainder passes to thedesignated charity and estate taxes may be reduced, since theasset placed in the trust has been removed from the estate.“Wealth Replacement” TrustAs indicated, the remaining assets in the trust eventuallypass to Prep and not to the donor’s heirs. The income taxsavings produced by the charitable donation combinedwith the income generated by the trust can be used to paypremiums on a life insurance policy owned by a properlyformed irrevocable life insurance trust sometimes known asa “wealth replacement” trust. The life insurance policy in thistrust replaces the value of the assets that pass to Prep in theCRT. Since the life insurance is purchased and owned by theirrevocable trust, the proceeds should be income and estatetax free. The donor’s family is, therefore, made whole. Pleaseconsult your tax advisor for details.Submitted by Joe Bogardus ’05, Financial Planner,Barnum Financial Group at jbogardus@metlife.comEsn. Ryan T. Nelson ’06, USN with his parents, Marcia and Dick Nelson, andhis brother Lt. Jonathan R. Nelson ’03, USN.Ryan Nelson ’06 earns Navy Wings of GoldEns. Ryan T. Nelson (Prep Class of 2006) was awarded his “Wings ofGold” and designated a Naval Aviator at Naval Air Station Whiting Fieldin Milton, Fla., on April 13. This marks Ens. Nelson’s successful completion offlight training and designates him a helicopter pilot.Ens. Nelson has been assigned to the Navy’s newest addition to thefleet, the MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter (AKA “Romeo”) Seahawk. Hewill report to his Fleet Replacement Squadron HSM-40 “Airwolves,” theHelicopter Maritime Strike Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, based at Naval StationMayport, Jacksonville, FL.Ens. Nelson is a 2010 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and theHoly Cross NROTC Unit.Source: The Ridgefield PressTimothy Tilghman ’00 Assembly speakerOur Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly speaker in 2011 was the dynamicLT Timothy S. Tilghman ’00, USCG. He has been stationed in Iraqand working with the Government of Iraq and the Department of Defenseassisting the Iraqis with governmental oversight of some of their strategicmaritime infrastructure.Kevin Dewey ’05 served in AfghanistanLT Kevin C. Dewey ’05, USN, (wearing sunglasses) just completed a tour inAfghanistan as an EOD specialist.Prep Today 47

Fairfield CollegePreparatory SchoolA Jesuit, Catholic School of Excellence1073 North Benson RoadFairfield, CT 06824-5157www.fairfieldprep.orgLogin to our Online Alumni Communitywww.fairfieldprep.org/alumniYour username is your first initial last name grad year.(For example, John Doe Class of 1982 is jdoe82)Your password is the code printed above your name.Non-Profit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDFairfieldUniversitySave the Dates for these special Fairfield Prep events!All are invited to the…Fairfield Prep Golf OutingFriday, June 14, 2013Former October event, now Reunion Weekend!Great River Golf ClubMilford, CTWatch for online registration!Reunion for Classesending in 3 & 8Saturday, June 15, 2013Reception & DinnerBarone Campus Center, Fairfield University50th Class Reunion Weekendwill be Friday, May 31 throughSunday, June 2, 2013Watch for details in the mail and online!