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Alumni came back to school for JUG! In honor of Mr. John Brennan's retirement, alumni attended a JUG After Hours happy hour on June 6 in the Prep cafeteria. Lots of memories and friendships were shared!
Beat the heat and kick off your summer as all Prep alumni and guests are welcome to join us for a relaxing night with good friends, great food, drink specials and live music performances by:
Daniel Carlucci ‘98 - Heir of the Dog
Thomas Crowley '96 and the Speakers
Joseph Farrell '00, Jason Mis '98, Robert Maresca '00, Evan Marsillio '00 - Argyle Tuesdays
When: Friday, June 13, 2014
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Location: Walrus + Carpenter - 2895 Fairfield Ave, Black Rock, CT
Special thanks to Joseph Farrell '00 for inviting the Alumni Jam to Walrus + Carpenter.
$20.00 per person - includes a $10 gift to Prep plus drink specials and appetizers!
Dress - Casual
Register online. Cost: $20 per person. RSVP by June 9. Must be 21 years or older.
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Pictured from left: Principal Dr. Robert Perrotta, Stephen's father Peter Cadoux '78, Stephen Cadoux '14, and Head Crew Coach Ed Feldheim
Fairfield Prep is proud to recognize Stephen Cadoux, who has made an athletic commitment to Ithaca College Crew. Stephen began his rowing career in grade school with Saugatuck Rowing Club in Westport. Upon entering Prep, Stephen decided that it was important to row for his school and he began a career that would eventually see him elected co-captain by his peers. Since sophomore year Stephen was at the center of Prep’s fastest boats and in 2012 his was the first to make it to the semi-finals at America’s largest high school regatta, the Stotesbury Cup. In 2013 his boat repeated that accomplishment on their way to a 15th place overall at the Scholastic National Championship. His rowing awards include: (2013) 15th at Scholastic Rowing Association National Championship in the Junior 8+; (2012) 17th at Scholastic Rowing Association National Championship in the Junior 8+; (2012) 11th at The Stotesbury Cup in the Junior 8+; and (2013) 15th at The Stotesbury Cup in the Junior 8+.
Stephen has always found the right balance between rowing, school and volunteering. When not out on the water, he has been an active and enthusiastic member of the Fairfield Prep community. A genuine and sincere young man, he has embraced the school’s Jesuit mission of Service to Others both near and far. Last summer Stephen attended an immersion service trip to Jamaica working at a special needs orphanage, and he has continued that work locally the past three years volunteering with students at the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club. He has also spent time with Operation Hope in Bridgeport and has helped pack Thanksgiving food donations for Al’s Angels. Stephen will be bringing his warm personality and rowing talents to the Ithaca College campus this fall.
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Approxinately 100 alumni, parents and friends of Fairfield Prep enjoyed a beautiful day of golf at Great River Golf Club in Milford on June 13 to support Prep's scholarship in honor of former head golf coach Roger Ratchford. The day consisted of friendly competition, great golf and a lot of Prep memories. A special thanks to the tournament committee chaired by John Chiota '86 and consisting of John Chiota '61, Kevin Foley '73, Tom Welch '83, Jim Butler '86, Alex Oracheff '94, and Kevin Kozlowski '99.
The tournament was organized as a shamble and offered lunch and dinner. Most importantly, the group was able to raise money for Prep. Everyone is looking forward to this great event next year.
WINNERS:
1st Gross – Chris Chiota '89, Tim Durant '89, Sean Kane '89 & Mike Walsh '82
2nd Gross – Bob Baptist '82, Chris Connelly, Mike Murphy '82 & Tom Ryan '82
3rd Gross – Jason Bartlett '93, Greg Chiota '93, Brian Dresch '95 & Alex Oracheff '94
1st Low Net – Jeff Buckley '89, Rick DeSantis '89 & Mike Tortora '89
2nd Low Net – Bob Donahue '87, John Lucas '87, Chris Rotondo '86 & Rob Rotondo '86
3rd Low Net – Matt Cribins '91, Brendan Panda '96, Nick Savone '91 & Emilio Savone '96
Closest to the Pin – Stew Campbell
Longest Drive – Bob Weiss '09
Putting Contest Winner – John Lucas '87
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From left: Mr. Matthew Jaques; Tony Abbazia ’14; Gavin Granath ’15 and Mr. Jorge Pereira, Redniss & Mead.
For the third season in a row, the 2013-14 Fairfield Prep Trig*Star team won the State Championship with a clean sweep in the State of Connecticut’s 2014 Trig*Star State Exam. Tony Abbazia ’14 took first place overall for the third straight year while Gavin Granath ’15 took second place and Thomas Kobak ’16 took third in the statewide Trig*Star competition. Tony will now represent the entire State of Connecticut in the National Trig*Star Exam in June. Congratulations to all the members of the Trig*Star team on their third State Championship in a row.
The Trig*Star team is moderated by Mr. Matthew Jaques and meets monthly to practice trigonometry problems and prepare for the Trig*Star State Exam. The Trig*Star State Exam is an annual high school mathematics competition based on the practical application of Trigonometry. Students that participate are not only provided with an opportunity to earn awards, but also leave with a better understanding of the technical profession of Geomatics, which includes Land Surveying, Mapping and Planning.
Meetings are open to all Prep students and are held on the second Thursday of every month in Mr. Jaques’ room, X305. Meetings will begin again in the Fall.
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Prep alumni and guests came out for a Summer Kick-off on June 13, 2014, to Walrus + Carpenter in Black Rock - hosted by alumnus Joe Farrell '00. All enjoyed a fun evening with live music performances by:
Thomas Crowley '96 and the Speakers
Daniel Carlucci ‘98 - Heir of the Dog
Joseph Farrell '00, Jason Mis '98, Robert Maresca '00, Evan Marsillio '00 - Argyle Tuesdays, with guests Sean Driscoll '98 and Chris Adams '11
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From left: Fairfield University President Rev. Jeffrey von Arx, S.J.; Fairfield Prep President Rev. John Hanwell, S.J.; and Board Chairman Dr. Bob Russo '65.
Fairfield Prep celebrated the groundbreaking and blessing of a new Student Life Center on June 18 in Pelletier Quad. Guests included Fairfield University President Fr. Von Arx, S.J., members of Prep’s Board of Governors, administrators and staff, and members of the Fairfield Jesuit Community. Prep President Fr. John Hanwell, S.J., announced, "Today is a great moment in the history of Fairfield Prep. The Prep community breaks ground together for our new Student Life Center as we believe so heartily in our great mission that our students are our future and that their future is our responsibility."
The Center will serve as a crossroads for important campus activities. This state-of-the-art, technology-enriched, multi-purpose facility will feature a number of specialized, but functionally related spaces. The Center will foster a synergy between the academic and co-curricular lives of the school by providing students the opportunity to meet, to interact, to explore, and to cultivate their interests outside of the classroom. The facility will include an enhanced dining area to accommodate 500 students and other school sponsored functions; an assembly area for formal and informal meetings; and office space to support various student-based programs such as Campus Ministry, the SEED Diversity Program, and Community Service. The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2015.
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Or, you may send a check made payable to "Fairfield Prep" and mail to:
Fairfield Prep Development & Alumni Office 1073 North Benson Rd. Fairfield, CT 06824
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Thank you very much for your valued support of Fairfield Prep!
Over the course of this past school year, you have been invited to spend a day at Fairfield Prep with Andrew Ostrosky, a member of Prep’s recently graduated class of 2014, in our Day in the Life video series chronicling the people, places and events that make the life of a Prep student exciting and unique. Now, you are invited back to watch the series finale with highlights of Andrew's commencement address,
Watch "A Day in the Life" Episode 1 and Episode 2.
Fairfield Prep is pleased to release the 2013-14 Final Honors list. Congratulations to all students recognized for their excellent academic performance and high achievement.
Full-time Science Position open at Fairfield Prep. We are looking for candidates who have the background to teach three sections of Physics and two sections of Algebra I. Candidates with engineering backgrounds and prior teaching experience are preferred.
To apply, forward a resume to Dr. Robert Perrotta at rperrotta@fairfieldprep.org.
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Prep alumni and guests came out for a Summer Kick-off on June 13, 2014, to Walrus + Carpenter in Black Rock - hosted by alumnus Joe Farrell '00. All enjoyed a fun evening with live music performances by:
Thomas Crowley '96 and the Speakers
Daniel Carlucci ‘98 - Heir of the Dog
Joseph Farrell '00, Jason Mis '98, Robert Maresca '00, Evan Marsillio '00 - Argyle Tuesdays, with guests Sean Driscoll '98 and Chris Adams '11
Fairfield Prep is pleased to welcome new faculty and staff members:
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Katherine Brennan received a BS from University of Notre Dame and her MA from Fairfield University. She has taught math at Newton Country Day School and Staples High School. Katherine will teach Geometry and Algebra II. |
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Brian Camus is a Prep alumnus, class of 2004, who received his BS from University of Notre Dame and his MA from Indiana University. Brian has taught science at McGill-Toolen Catholic High School and Georgetown Prep. He will teach Biology and Chemistry. |
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Thomas Corona is a 2007 graduate of Prep and received a BS from Fairfield University. While at Fairfield University, the late Dr. Brian Lewis was his physics teacher. Tom taught science through the High Touch High Tech CT Program. He will teach Physics and Algebra. |
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Paul Denby received his BA from St. John’s College and his MA from Boston College. He has taught English at The White Mountain School and Kingswood-Oxford School. Paul will teach senior English. |
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Kathleen Jackson received her BA in philosophy from Siena College and her MA from the University of Denver. She was department chair and International Baccalaureate Program teacher at the Education First International Academy in Tarrytown. She has also adjuncted at Fairfield University, Norwalk Community College, Sacred Heart University, and Keenesaw State University. Kathleen will teach sophomore and junior Theology. |
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Deborah Kiel received her BS from Wagner College, and her MS and Sixth Year Certificate from the College of Staten Island. She has extensive teaching experience at Monsignor Farrell High School, Fort Hamilton High School, and Moore Catholic High School where she was chair of the Science Department. Deborah will teach Chemistry and Chair the Science Department. |
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Jayne Penn received her BA in English from Georgetown University. She has taught in the AmeriCorps Program and at St. Martin de Porres Academy and Stamford Academy. Jayne also served as assistant track and cross country coach at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Jayne will teach sophomore and junior English. |
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Fr. Tom Simisky, S.J., received his BA from Asumption College, a MA in Economics from Boston College, a master's of Divinity and a master's of Theology from Boston College and BA in philosophy from Universidad Alberto Hurtado in Chile. Tom, a former Marine Captain, has taught at Catholic Memorial and Cheverus High School. He will teach Spanish 3 and provide administrative and liturgical support. |
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Jennifer Unger received her bachelor’s degree from Drake University and master’s degree from Cardinal Stritch University. She has taught at Marquette University High School and at Xavier Highs School in NYC where she also served as head soccer coach. Jennifer will teach AP Physics, Physics and Chemistry. |
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Jack Wallace is a Prep alumnus, class of 2006, who received his BA and MA from Providence College and a MA from the University of Notre Dame. He has taught at Holy Cross High School in San Antonio where he also coached football. Jack will teach Western History, American History and Constitutional Government. |
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Sean Whalen is a graduate of Canisius High School and received a BA from John Carroll University where he majored in Spanish and minored in creative writing. Sean taught Spanish at Canisius High School as a member of the Alumni Volunteer Corps. Sean has been integrally involved in Kairos and Emmaus Retreat Programs and Global missions to the Dominican Republic and El Salvador. Sean will teach Spanish 1 and 2. |
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Kyle Hanson is a graduate of the University of Hartford in Audio Engineering Technology. He will provide technology support especially to the iPad program. |
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Danielle Knapp has her associate’s degree from Housatonic Community College in Business Office Technology. Danielle will serve in the Technology Department as the Help Desk Coordinator. |
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Iwona Kolotylo is a graduate of Sacred Heart University. Iwona started during the 2013-14 school year and serves in the Technology Department as our data base manager. |
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Austin Ryan is a Prep alumnus, class of 2006, who received his BA from Marquette University. Austin taught English and coached rugby and football at Jesuit Dallas since 2010. Austin will serve as our Director of Alumni Relations. |
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James Turiano received a BS from Southern Connecticut State University in Sports Management. He comes to us from Fairfield University where he served as an assistant to the Associate Director of Athletics. James will serve as Assistant to the Director of Athletics. |
Fairfield Prep is pleased to recognize 54 students who received AP Scholar Awards, which honor high school students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through Advanced Placement courses and exams. Unless noted, students were graduating seniors in the Class of 2014.
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams:
Clark, John N.
Dodge, Wade R.
Donofrio, Jeffrey R.
Hamar, Daniel C.
Hawkes, Dylan T. '15
Martens, David B.
Martinez, Jairo E.
Polley, Patrick P.
Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams:
Abbazia, Anthony M.
Barrett, Austin W.
Brickner, Ryan P.
Crane, Austin T.
Cruz, Sergio L.
Garzillo, Thomas J.
Kasper, Connor W.
Kee, Ethan C.
O'Connell, John H.
Paul, Charles L. '15
Wood, Matthew R.
Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams:
Alvarez, Kelvin A. '15
Antonicelli, Peter J. '15
Aquino, John
Bernard, Brendan D.
Cafero, Robert
Campbell, Peter V. '15
Cardona, Kevin '15
Demoura, Steven J. '15
Evans, David B.
Foster, Kyle F. '15
Gerard, Patric A.
Grundt, Alexander M.
Hennessey, Michael P.
Kelly, Darragh C.
Kiel, Ryan M. '15
Kiernan, Timothy R.
Lacobelle, Brendan J.
Lee, Dongju '15
Maloney, Kevin C. '15
Mangan, James M. '15
Mulliken, James P.
O'Brien, Aidan F.
Roth, Griffen M. '15
Rusin, Matthew G. '15
Sappo, Stephen J.
Specht, Christopher D. '15
Stanco, Adam C.
Stone, William E. '15
Sullivan, Brendan C.
Swanson, Jeffrey E. '15
Tasker, Rahul '15
Vontell, Jon Paul
Whiteman, Simon T. '15
Wiig, Thomas P '15
Zielinski, David F.
