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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