SAINT ANTHONY'S HIGH SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT ALUMNI ...

If you happen to be a fan of Jeopardy, you may have
recognized a familiar face this January – Dan McShane,
Class of 2006. Dan was chosen to compete after surviving a
bevy of online and written tests. In the true Friar tradition,
Dan did his family and his school proud!
Dan comes from a long line of Friars. He is the son of Kieran
McShane ’74 and Saint Anthony’s Development Office
Administrative Assistant Anne (Hornik) McShane. His uncles
on both sides of the family have attended Saint Anthony’s
and stood out for their academic achievements. Brian
McShane ’76, Bob Hornik ’77, Paul Hornik ’78, Terence
McShane ’82, John Hornik ’83 and John C. McShane ‘86 have
undoubtedly influenced Dan’s thirst for knowledge over the
years. Dan’s brothers, John ’03 and Kieran ’08, also share in
a love for trivial pursuits. The three McShane brothers are
often found at local trivia contests wiping the floor with
their competitors. Their cousins, Aidan ’12 and Sean ’15,
are following in their cousins’ paths as members of the
Saint Anthony’s High School Quiz Bowl Team.
The McShane Brothers are legendary in the Quiz Bowl world.
Like his brother John, Dan joined the Quiz Bowl Team as a
sophomore. With Danny as Captain, the team won The Long
Island Challenge Championship 2006. Dan’s knowledge of
History, Math and, of course, Broadway Musicals helped
lead the team to its success. Kieran picked up the position
as Captain upon Dan’s graduation and served the team well.
A true Renaissance man, Danny was not only cerebral but
also athletic. He joined the Friar Swim Team in tenth grade
and served as Captain. Dan also joined the Long Island Water
Polo Club while in high school. At Johns Hopkins, Danny
majored in International Relations and was a member of
the Rugby Team. In line with the McShane/Hornik family
sometimes edgy sense of humor, Dan worked for Hopkins’
satirical newspaper The Black and Blue Jay. His summers
were spent working as a lifeguard at the Town of Babylon’s
Cedar Beach.
Upon graduation from Johns Hopkins, Dan set out on his own
personal quest. With backpack strapped to his shoulders and
camera fully loaded, Danny embarked on a three-month solo
journey throughout South America, soaking in the sites and
culture. Upon his return, he worked briefly at his alma mater
as a substitute teacher under his longtime mentor, Mrs.
Philomena Clement, Chairperson of the English Department.
Dan is currently employed at everydayhealth.com and lives
in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Dan flew out to Los Angeles twice in November in order to
tape his episodes. He defeated a six-time champion in order
to begin his very profitable four-game run. Dan came home
with a four-day total of over $60,000. His lifelong pursuit of
knowledge paid off! Dan represented the McShane/Hornik
families and his Friar Family incredibly well!
Congratulations, Danny!
Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment.