BC High Boston Beyond 2024
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2024-2025
President Grace Cotter Regan P’12, Ex-officio
Kevin Powers, Esq ’85, P’16, Chair
Paul Donato ’95, Vice-chair
Rich Davey ’91
Rev. Michael Davidson, SJ
Anthony Day
Martin Dunn DMD ’53, Emeritus
Linda Dorcena Forry P’22, ’25
Bob Forman ’84, P’18, ’20
Stephen Fulton ’83, P’25
E. Fritz Friedman ’68
Brian Lee ’02
John Lydon ’03
Matt Maiona ’88
June Matte P’15, ’17
John V. Murphy ’67, P’98
Ifeanyi Obukwelu ’07
AJ Okereke ’10
Souren Ouzounian ’85
Michael Ray ’86
Marty St. George ’82
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Grace Cotter Regan P’12, President
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Vision 2026 is charting a path toward BC High’s future. We understand the pursuit of excellence is a process, not a place. Our vision for the coming years is to nurture and transform young men of diverse backgrounds into exceptional, reflective leaders of character, compassion, and spiritual and intellectual depth, committed to building a more just and inclusive world in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. And with the ingenuity, generosity, and fidelity of our alumni, parents, and friends we will put our faith into action to build BC High beyond our wildest dreams.
Editor’s Note:
Dear Friends,
In April, as we came together on campus to celebrate the launch of the Illuminating Excellence Campaign, I was taken by the sight of a shining spire piercing the night sky.
Light, one of God’s first gifts to us, is that thing which endures before all ages. It is intransient and inescapable, ever-reaching in its goodness. And when God spoke light into existence, a chain reaction was set into motion that still unfurls to this day. An unbroken line of striving to fill space where there is darkness and void with light and joy.
Staring up at Saint Ignatius Hall, like a steadfast lighthouse on Dorchester Bay, I saw BC High as a powerful manifestation of that progress. A beacon reaching out above dark and uncertain tides troubling the world. As we reflect on our proud history, we also look forward to the next century and to the BC High of a future that will shine its light far beyond our years.
On page 6, I invite you to learn more about the pillars of our strategic plan, Vision 2026: In Pursuit of Depth & Human Excellence, which will be made possible by Illuminating Excellence. I also encourage you to dive into one of BC High’s most beloved symbols of generosity, the Mite Box, on page 16 as the tradition turns one hundred years old this year.
These stories, one from our future and one from our past, reflect the truth that light begets light. The values we hold dear are a flame passed down from age to age, burning in a new candle, the same but transformed.
It is an incredibly exciting time for our school, and for the Archdiocese of Boston, as Archbishop Richard Henning succeeds Cardinal Seán O’Malley. Cardinal O’Malley has been a tremendous force for good in our Church, our city, and our world – and I have been honored to call him a friend. We look forward to welcoming a new archbishop who will continue to join in our efforts to illuminate excellence everywhere.
AMDG, President Grace Cotter Regan, P’12
OThe JESUIT Jubilee
n September 22, 2024, the BC High community gathered under the direction of the Very Reverend Joseph O’Keefe, SJ, Superior of the USA East Province, to celebrate the remarkable contributions of the members of the Society of Jesus marking milestone anniversaries. The event honored members of the USA East Province who are living in community in the local area. Those with a special connection to BC High included Rev. James Croghan, SJ, Rev. Joseph Duffy, SJ ’44, and Rev. Joseph Bruce, SJ, recognizing their enduring dedication to faith, education, and community.
Rev. Jim Croghan, SJ, Superior of the Jesuit Community at BC High, has devoted 50 years to teaching and leadership in Jesuit education, serving in various capacities across Micronesia, New York, and Boston. His commitment to the mission of the Society of Jesus has profoundly impacted countless students and colleagues.
Rev. Joe Duffy, SJ, an alumnus of BC High, entered the Jesuits in 1944. With 80 years of service, he has been a respected member of numerous boards and committees in Jesuit, Catholic, and public education, exemplifying a lifelong commitment to excellence in education.
The BC High community celebrated these milestones with gratitude for the significant legacies these beloved Jesuits have built through their unwavering service and dedication.
Rev. Joe Bruce, SJ, who joined the Jesuits in 1974, has worked passionately to preserve deaf Catholic history, notably establishing the only Deaf Catholic Archives at The College of the Holy Cross. His efforts have ensured that the stories and contributions of the deaf Catholic community are recognized and remembered.
NThe Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome three new members, each deeply dedicated to BC High and Jesuit education. With special thanks to the Honorable Serge Georges, Jr. ’88 for serving as vice-chair of the Board for the last three years, we are eager to welcome Paul Donato ’95 into the role. Paul brings a wealth of talent and leadership to the position and is excited to begin working with Board chair, Kevin Powers ’85, P’16.
ew Leadership Across Our Board
n JOHN V. MURPHY ’67, P’98
John, who retired in 2013 from a distinguished career at Korn/Ferry as a Managing Director, continues to inspire with his extensive leadership experience. Previously serving as President, CEO, and Chairman of Oppenheimer Funds Inc., from 2002 to 2010, John’s influence in the financial sector remains profound.
Beyond his professional acumen, John has made significant contributions to non-profits throughout the Greater Boston area. More specifically, his commitment to Jesuit and Catholic education in Boston has been recognized by both the Society of Jesus and the Catholic Schools Foundation.
John has held pivotal, leadership roles at BC High, including Trustee, Trustee Associate, and Campaign Tri-Chair of the 150th Anniversary Campaign, demonstrating his commitment to fostering excellence in education. We were thrilled to honor John’s vision for excellence in athletics with the new Murphy Family Stadium which was completed in the Summer of 2023. The state-of-the-art facility, now affectionately called, “The Murph,” is point of pride for our students and families as they cheer on the Eagles.
John’s dedication to BC High extends to his family as well. His son Chris, a proud graduate of BC High’s Class of 1998, continues to contribute actively as a member of the Alumni Council, following in his father’s footsteps of service and leadership.
John’s legacy serves as a testament to the impact of principled leadership and steadfast commitment to education and community.
n SOUREN OUZOUNIAN ’85
When he joined UBS in 2020, Souren brought a wealth of expertise garnered across a distinguished career in finance. Previously serving as Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Annaly Capital Management, where he also held the role of Managing Director in the Finance Group, Souren’s strategic insights have continued to make an impact. Prior to his tenure at Annaly, Souren held a pivotal role as Head of Americas Corporate Finance at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Merrill Lynch & Co., showcasing his leadership in the financial sector.
Beyond his professional achievements, Souren has dedicated significant time, effort, and resources to BC High, serving as a Trustee and Trustee Associate. During his tenure on the Board previously, Souren was frequently sought out for his wisdom and insight. Currently, Souren plays a crucial role as a Tri-Chair of the Illuminating Excellence Campaign.
n LINDA DORCENA FORRY P’22, ’25
Linda’s career has been defined by a steadfast commitment to public service and strategic leadership. With a tenure spanning 13 years as both a Massachusetts State Senator and State Representative, she has left an indelible mark on her community.
Transitioning to the private sector, Linda brought her expertise to Suffolk Construction as Vice President, where she directed national strategies to enhance diversity and inclusion. Her leadership was instrumental in developing long-term policies that aligned with Suffolk’s vision while spearheading extensive community engagement initiatives.
A proud Eagle herself, Linda is an alumna of Boston College’s Carroll School of Management and holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Harvard Kennedy School of Government, underscoring her academic rigor and preparation for impactful leadership.
Linda has embraced the role that BC High has played in the Forry family for generations with her husband, Bill Forry ’91, and father-in-law, Ed Forry ’62. She and Bill have two sons who have continued the family legacy – John ’22, BC Class of 2026, Conor ’25, as well as two daughters.
Previously serving BC High as a Trustee Associate from 2015 to 2018, Linda continues to contribute actively to her community and Boston College, embodying the values of leadership, service, and inclusivity.
V ision 2026
In Pursuit of DEPTH and Human Excellence
In May of 2018, at her inauguration and missioning as president of Boston College High School, Grace Cotter Regan P’12 boldly declared: “When people ask me what BC High looks like in 2025, there’s a simple answer: whatever makes us better equipped to usher forth leaders for the city, for this country, for the world. This is the vision that overlays everything. It has to be. But in some ways, we have it easy. It’s easy because our mission is so simple and so pure – to serve others. Our work is to ensure that this mission continues.”
Now, six years later and with 2025 on the horizon, that bold vision has come to fruition – and a path to further heights has been made clear. As we look toward the future, BC High’s strategic plan, Vision 2026: In Pursuit of Depth & Human Excellence, outlines the way forward by building on the tremendous success of the past and setting even greater goals for the years to come.
Grounded in our Jesuit, Catholic identity and mission, Vision 2026 highlights five key pillars that will guide us in forming future leaders of competence, conscience, and compassion. And, supported by BC High’s historic $125 million Illuminating Excellence capital campaign (see page 12 for campaign initiatives and campaign event photos), Vision 2026 sets the foundation for BC High’s continued success as one of the world’s preeminent Jesuit institutions.
Head of House is primary point of contact for student/parents
Every House meets for a minimum of 1 time every 2 weeks for 50 minutes
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PILLAR
The Work:
A Transformative Education in Pursuit of Human Excellence
At the center of our strategic vision is a holistic, Christ-centered approach to education that nurtures the head, heart, and hands of every student. In a world increasingly marked by adolescent mental health challenges and necessary reexamination of what it means to be a good man, BC High is committed to emphasizing the importance of boys as relational learners.
Recognizing that young men thrive when they feel deeply supported by each other and by their community of adult mentors, BC High has heavily invested in broadening and deepening the school’s support network. Now in its third year, the innovative House System has proven to
Students check in with their house each morning ✔
The school is divided into House areas with Head of House offices and student lockers in each house area Advisory groups meet for 10 minutes, 3 days/week
Each student continues to have a Counselor
be a transformative shift in the way BC High shapes young men of depth. With 12 houses that shrink a large school into groups of approximately 80-90 students, in addition to assigned faculty and staff members who help build community and camaraderie, students are truly known.
This pillar embodies our pursuit to do what BC High has always done well – academic rigor and care for the student – at higher levels than ever before. Support encourages students to dig deep, to try a class they might not have, or to pursue their passions more intensively than they might have thought possible. And while we’ve built them a wider, deeper, stronger safety net than ever before – we’ve also built them a larger springboard for success.
The five Centers of Human Excellence, expanded and refined over the past several years, have come to underpin a new framework of excellence by which students learn to become spiritually-grounded leaders, innovators, global citizens, and passionate advocates for social justice. The Centers now support 40 academic classes aligned with their spheres of influence – empowering Eagles with greater opportunity to stretch their wings. BC High has also continued to build on the robust opportunities for which it has always been known, offering 69 athletic teams, 65 co-curriculars, 43 fine and performing arts classes, and 29 AP courses – in addition to dual-enrollment university classes in the Classics.
The BC High of 2026 and beyond cultivates men of depth who live from the inside out and who embrace academic rigor to not only grow intellectually, but to define their values, understand the deepest desires of their hearts, and exercise their God-given talents. n
PILLAR
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Recruiting,
The People:
Supporting,
and
Retaining
Mission-Driven Faculty and Staff
While our students are our greatest gift and highest obligation, BC High’s faculty and staff are our deepest resource, through and by whom we are able to offer a life-changing educational experience. They bring an incredible sense of vocation to their work and are constant partners and companions in mission.
Just as we support the mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing of our students, BC High has and will continue to strive toward devoting the resources necessary to recruit and sustain a talented faculty and staff who can provide the best possible education and formation for our young men. We continue to intentionally work toward building a faculty and staff that better reflects the diversity of our student body and Church by partnering with organizations like NEMNET and the African American Development Officers Association.
To help faculty grow, BC High has implemented and expanded best practice assessment and review tools that are consistent with our Jesuit context, and both formative and summative in nature. n
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The Facilities:
Building State-of-the-Art Infrastructure
The evolution of BC High’s physical and technological infrastructure is key to supporting the current and future needs of our students. The school’s Campus Master Plan continues to bear fruit that can be tangibly seen and felt on campus including new signage and fencing, new HVAC in Ignatius Hall, a returfed McCoy practice field, the 42,000-square-foot Patrick F. Cadigan Family Foundation Wellness Center, and the new Murphy Family Stadium that was home to the varsity football team’s red hot undefeated start under first-year coach Paul Zukauskas ’97. Equally important, but not as easily seen, are strategic moves to revolutionize the cyber infrastructure on campus and in the student experience that improves operational efficiency and makes our Eagles safer. Thoughtful improvements to our technological infrastructure have enabled faculty and staff to work more efficiently, safely, and affordably – all while teaching students important skills about what it means to use technology responsibly. n
The Students:
Expanding Access, Affordability, and Diversity
Through our fourth strategic pillar, BC High is enhancing both recruitment and retention efforts to build a vibrant student body that mirrors the diversity of our city and broader world. Access to education has always been central to BC High’s mission. We are a community where passionate young men can come from anywhere and go on to become anything. Nearly 70% of students received a total of $11 million in financial assistance during the 2023-2024 academic year. Beyond continuing to raise the necessary funds to ensure that driven students who want to attend BC High can afford to do so – the school has continued its efforts to forge meaningful partnerships with organizations and communities in traditionally
underserved areas. The Shields Fellows Program, for example, has brought five talented scholars into our community from Brockton.
With our student body traveling from 94 zip codes and speaking nearly 30 different languages within their families, BC High is a welcoming home to anyone. Our Enrollment team works tirelessly throughout the recruitment and yield process, in partnership with school leadership, to make prospective and admitted students know that Morrissey Boulevard is where they want to be. And, once they are here, BC High has devoted more resources than ever to making sure that students succeed and thrive – such as bolstering the Academic Resource Center, Teaching & Learning, and Counseling teams. n
The Community:
Fostering Partnerships and City Leadership
For nearly 200 years, BC High has been a landmark Bostonian institution. Woven into the fabric of this city and having produced some of its most impactful leaders in business, government, and ministry – it is imperative that we continue to build meaningful partnerships that enrich the student experience and allow the school to play a leading role in the broader community. Our partnerships with local organizations and academic institutions not only enhance student learning, but also embody the Jesuit call to serve others. Students perform 30,000 hours of community service annually – with more than 200 organizations served in 2024, and another 25 local and global organizations supported through Mite Box collections.
School leaders have continued to strengthen local connections through organizations like Point Partners that ensure BC High has an active voice in the future of our neighborhood and our city. And, students continue to benefit from those connections as the power of the BC High network expands beyond the reach of our already-powerful parent and alumni community to include friends and admirers of the school across the city, state, and country. Thoughtful engagement through each Centers of Human Excellence in their specific sphere of influence has also introduced new partnerships with outside organizations that act as a force multiplier to the already substantial opportunities for student growth on campus. n
Acting on these five pillars, BC High’s Vision 2026 is a bold and transformative roadmap that reflects our deep commitment to building a community grounded in Ignatian spirituality where students are inspired to live from the inside out and serve the world with intellect, ingenuity, and a deep sense of justice. Vision 2026 is the ultimate expression of President Regan’s vision at her inauguration and builds on the incredible foundation given to us by BC High legends like Jim Cotter and Paul Hunter. It will set the stage for future generations of BC High students, faculty, and staff to continue writing their own legacies and building a school beyond our wildest imaginations.
On April 26, surrounded by BC High students, faculty, staff, and friends, President Grace Cotter Regan P’12 officially announced the launch of the school’s transformative Illuminating Excellence capital campaign.
“What is this campaign ultimately about? It’s about moments of revelation, and a spark that has the power to change a young man’s life,” said President Regan. “It’s about the goodness, courage, and compassion that energize and enlighten our Jesuit, Catholic values. And it’s about you, a community devoted to transforming the lives of young men – now and for years to come –through a shared commitment to illuminating excellence.”
CAMPAIGN DOLLARS COMMITTED:
$108M CAMPAIGN DONORS TO DATE 5,599 TOTAL ENDOWMENT AS OF JUNE 2024 $100M ] PLANNED GIVING INTENTIONS TO CAMPAIGN TO DATE: $8,716,535 ! # OF NEW SCHOLARSHIPS IN FY24 36 BROKEN OUT BETWEEN 3 CAMPAIGN INITIATIVES: HUMAN EXCELLENCE: $11M ACCESS & AFFORDABILITY: $30M PHYSICAL CAMPUS: $51M $
Campaign Initiatives
Inspiring Human Excellence
BC High has a proud tradition of transforming promising boys into capable, caring men. To sustain our leadership in educating the whole person, we must evolve our program of student formation to reflect the world where our graduates will lead and serve.
Improving Access and Affordability
Our alumni often describe how they were transformed by the commitment of an adult who believed in their potential. Those transformational opportunities are a direct result of the generosity of devoted alumni and friends who make the dream of a BC High education achievable.
Investing in our Campus
Educating the whole student requires engaging their heads, hands, and hearts; strengthening their minds, bodies, and souls; and offering physical resources that help them flourish individually and as part of a community or team.
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BC HIGH LEGACY GARDEN
Your Legacy. Their Future.
This special garden recognizes individuals who have chosen to include BC High in their estate plans. If you are 60 years or older the cash value of your planned gift will be counted in the Illuminating Excellence campaign. Remembering BC High is a clear reflection of your belief in and support of our mission in a significant and lasting way.
Planned giving is a simple, yet powerful way to invest in BC High, and it may provide a charitable tax deduction. Those who have documented an estate gift will be recognized in the Legacy Garden.
For Rick Flynn ’76, P’04, ’06, ’10 — a longtime volunteer and donor — supporting BC High has been a natural expression of gratitude for all that the school did for him and his family.
“For many years, while serving on various committees, we’ve always tried to focus on keeping BC High affordable so that boys from all different walks of life could attend. We never wanted it to be a socially elite or exclusionary school — we wanted to see it succeed and continue to offer as many boys as possible the combination
Rick Flynn ’76, P’04, ’06, ’10
of strong academic training, invaluable character development, and the various athletic, travel, and co-curricular experiences that will make them smart and interesting men of conscience who can make a positive impact on a world in great need.”
Wanting to ensure the future viability and sustainability of this vision for BC High, Flynn chose to make his first planned gift to the school for the Illuminating Excellence Campaign.
“I decided to do a combination of five-year cash gifts and a planned giving amount to continue providing BC High with liquidity in the near term while being able to give a bigger gift in the future that would not draw down immediate cash from me,” says Flynn. “Planned giving is a way for alumni of all ages to help to support BC High in the future with very little upfront cost. It is a good estate planning tool and family members of our alumni understand the strong role that this school has played in launching so many young men into the world. I know they’ll be supportive of a future gift.”
Your Gift Can Support:
The Fund for BC High
You can direct your bequest or legacy gift to The Fund for BC High, which provides over $10 million in financial aid each year.
Endowment for Financial Aid or Named Endowed Scholarships
Planned gifts can be used to create an endowed fund in your name or the name of a loved one to honor them or their memory. Endowed scholarships exist in perpetuity, providing financial aid to generations of deserving students who would not otherwise be able to attend BC High.
Special Funds
Legacy gifts can be directed to a wide variety of programs to inspire innovation; experience global education; enliven the arts; and strengthen athletics.
For questions and to learn more, contact the Advancement Team at advancement@bchigh.edu.
“Love ought to show itself in deeds more than in words.”
– St. Ignatius of Loyola
BC HIGH’S BELOVED MITE BOX TURNS
Imagine a little tin box passed from hand to hand, from year to year, until its edges are worn and its maroon paint has faded and chipped.
If you’re a BC High alumnus, the Mite Box will have just appeared in your mind alongside fond memories of causes served and homeroom competitions won. But in a way that many BC High students can’t fully appreciate during their time on the Boulevard, there is a legacy of generosity in those little tins that now stretches back a century –and in spirit, two millennia before that. That’s because every student who touches the Mite Box holds history in their hands. In just the past twenty
years, this tradition has raised more than half a million dollars for 300+ charities in Greater Boston and beyond. The Mite Box has brought hope and relief to so many people – for so many years. It has been an ever-present way for BC High students to make their voices heard, and to lend service wherever and whenever they are needed. So it is especially fitting that the Mite Box, which has been a force for Eagles to respond to disaster and calamity with solidarity, was born from that same spirit.
Father Henry J. Wessling, SJ, the man who created the Mite Box, was a BC High student who entered the Society of Jesus in 1899. After beginning his formation with philosophy at Woodstock College, Fr. Wessling began teaching at the College of the Holy Cross, and was later sent to Canisius College in Buffalo, New York to teach analytical and organic chemistry.
In 1910, while Fr. Wessling was preparing a chemical experiment, an adverse reaction led to an explosion that blinded him at just 23 years old. Deprived of his earthly sight, but not his vocational vision, Wessling persevered on the path to becoming a Jesuit.
Four years later, a country-wide novena was organized with more than half a million Catholic students, faculty, staff, priests, and nuns praying for the restoration of his sight. At that time, the Boston Globe reported that “in spite of the darkness which surrounds him he has turned out to be the most cheerful person in his class.”
And while Fr. Wessling’s sight would never return, his case was so exceptional that Pope Benedict XV granted a special dispensation allowing him to be the first blind man in the history of the Catholic Church to be ordained to the priesthood.
Years later and back at BC High as a faculty member, Wessling organized the school’s chapter of the Catholic Students’ Mission Crusade – a national movement supporting missionaries across the world. Beginning in 1924, small cardboard boxes were passed around classrooms each Monday to collect funds for the cause.
Early Mite Boxes had images of Father Vincent Gookin, SJ 1908 on the cover. Fr. Gookin was a missionary and later taught at Baghdad College from 1935 to 1947. Proceeds from early Mite Boxes helped to support this massive undertaking from the Jesuits and establish one of the most promising secondary schools in the
room
Middle East. True to the Jesuit tradition, Baghdad College served a plurality of cultural and religious groups across socio-economic classes without distinction. Many of BC High’s Jesuit faculty and staff once served at this ambitious project.
In the ensuing decades, the Mite Box became a beloved way for the BC High community to bond by supporting causes that were often near to home, and always dear to the heart.
From iconic local organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs, Father Bill's & MainSpring, Rosie’s Place, and the Martin Richard Foundation
to major national organizations and Catholic ministries across the country and globe – the Mite Box has, for years, represented ripples of light and love spreading out across the world from Morrissey Boulevard.
In times of crisis and tragedy, from September 11th to Hurricane Katrina and on through today’s conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, the Mite Box has been the means through which the BC High community has reached out in companionship. Many causes, like Cellphones for Soldiers, the annual Thanksgiving drive for the Boston Housing Authority, Good Friday Walk, service immersion trips, and Rural Water Ventures have been started by BC High students and alumni or are inextricably linked to the life of the school.
But across the hundreds of initiatives and organizations that the Mite Box has supported over the years, it is as much a teaching tool as it is a profound expression of generosity. For more than a century, the Mite Box has taught students the power of compassion. It has offered them a meaningful choice, each and every week, to give of themselves – whatever they have – to
The
where the Mite Box began at BC High, and the young men who first started the tradition.
Former principal Steve Hughes ’73, P’98 hosts the championship banner in 1988.
make a difference in the lives of others. In that way, the Mite Box honors the story of the Widow’s Mite for which it is named:
“As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. “Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.”
Luke 21:1-4
The fitting irony that the “mite”, a Judean coin used as currency in the time of Jesus, is a homophone for “might” has been a central theme of the Mite Box tradition. It teaches students the relative impact, or might, of their decision to be generous. Of course, a freshman choosing between getting dessert at lunch that day or giving to the Mite Box isn’t exemplifying the same saintly generosity as
the biblical widow. But he is learning that the very act of giving, not the amount or even the cause, is powerful in and of itself.
“When someone who has little gives much, when someone who has next to nothing gives everything – it inspires us to ask what we can give of ourselves,” says John Mark, Director of the Center for Ignatian Identity & Formation. “We talk a lot about the magis at Jesuit schools, but we all have trouble defining it. It roughly means “more”, but we interchangeably use it as shorthand to conjure to mind “excellence”, “generosity” writ large, or even a sense of striving. But in all these attempts to define the magis we find ourselves grasping to define a concept that really can’t be translated. I think if we really want to find the magis we can go back to Saint Ignatius’ idea that, “love ought to show itself in deeds more than in words.” When you look at the example of the Widow’s Mite, when you see the lasting legacy that sprung from Father Wessling’s life – there’s the magis. In deeds, not words.” n
‘‘When someone who has little gives much, when someone who has next to nothing gives everything — it inspires us to ask what we can give of ourselves.”
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— John Mark, Director of the Center for Ignatian
“Come and See "
A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE AT THE U.S. - MEXICO BORDER
“One
of the questions
I asked myself in Texas was that God loves, so why can’t we as humans do the same?”
— Gustavo Bosques ’25
In February 2024, I traveled with 11 other students to the US-Mexico Border near Brownsville, Texas. In a week, we immersed ourselves in the complex reality that migrants face. We traveled with Samantha Delaney, Head of Xavier House and biology teacher, John Mark, Director of the Center of Ignatian Identity & Formation, Stephen Pope Ph.D, an ethics professor at Boston College, and Matt Maiona ’88, an immigration attorney and member of the Board of Trustees.
The border situation in our country is massively misunderstood. Moreover, the migrants at our border are not only misunderstood but also dehumanized. During our visit, we spent a week interacting with these migrants. We served with a focus on listening to their stories and bridging relationships – whether through language, culture, or beyond. We spent a great amount of time at the Humanitarian Respite Center (HRC) where migrants are taken after Border Patrol detainment. At the HRC, these migrants are fed, clothed, and given the necessary resources to recover before traveling to their destination city. Additionally, we spent some time with the Jesuit community, Del Camino Jesuit Border Ministries, a group of
BY JUAN WULFF ’25
unaccompanied minor migrants, and Sister Fatima, head of Proyecto Desarollos Humanos, with whom we helped with some construction and farming projects at her facility.
By the end of the week, students had built relationships with dozens of migrants, learned their stories, and served some of the most vulnerable communities in our country. And, they were more than moved by the beautiful humanity of every story they heard.
n LUKE HUGO ’ 24
I could speak for hours about “reading the reality” in Brownsville and how it led to my baptism and confirmation, but I would rather talk about friendship bracelets and dominos. The greatest compliment I ever received was for a friendship bracelet I gave Maria, a three-year-old girl. Before the Humanitarian Respite Center, I had never made a friendship bracelet and never saw the appeal. Max and Diego, two fellow seniors, showed me how to make them and the nonverbal message these bracelets had. When it came to this one bracelet, I worked on it at meals, in my free time, and at night. Once it was finally ready I gave it to Maria and she told me it was okay, that she liked it but not the colors. It made
me laugh at how brutally honest this threeyear-old could be, but I’ll never forget how she smiled or how she hugged me to say thank you.
After six years at BC High, the moment when the “brotherhood” was most apparent was at the Basilica hotel on the Brownsville trip. I received bad news and I felt completely overwhelmed and alone, but Gustavo, a junior, invited me to join him in the small chapel. We were both bitter, not a word said but completely present; I felt that brotherhood. Max and Juan both noticed that something was wrong and invited us to play dominos. Outside, at that stone table under the starstruck sky, we played dominoes for hours sharing our experiences and vulnerabilities. I didn’t just make friends, but rather I found lifelong brothers.
n GUSTAVO BOSQUES ’ 25
My experience on the Brownsville service trip was moving and transformative. I recall being at the Humanitarian Respite Center and feeling a sense of exhaustion from the parents, coupled with the innocent joy of their children. I remember Ralf, a young boy, jumping all over me and playing with my hair, Maria, the cutest three-yearold girl drawing all over my hands, and Jeison, a thirteen-year-old boy helping us serve food because he did not realize that we were in vastly different situations. My encounter with Jeison struck me because he reminded me that we are all simply humans. This innocent, kind, and compassionate young man is no alien, he is human. One of the questions I asked myself while in Texas was that God loves, so why can’t we as humans do the same? I focused on addressing this question. While yes, I embraced the difficult stories of people like Carlos, Hector, Daniela, Angel, and many more, I always remembered to spread love. Telling them a joke, giving them a handshake, a hug, a sign of appreciation... anything to bring light into their times of darkness and uncertainty. I am truly grateful to have participated in this trip, and to have fostered unforgettable relationships along the way.
n MS. DELANEY
Accompanying BC High students to the U.S.-Mexico border has been one of my greatest blessings as an Ignatian educator. Brian A. Strassburger, SJ, the founder Del Camino Jesuit Border Ministries,
told our group “come and see.” Whether it was translating legal documents, helping a family buy bus tickets, or making friendship bracelets with the children at the Respite Center, our boys did more than just see. Our hearts were broken and forever changed by the humanity and faith exemplified by our migrant brothers and sisters.
n DIEGO VELAZQUEZ ’ 24
My life is heavily rooted in the immigration of my family. I was born in Mexico but eventually ended up in Boston entering 7th grade. Despite my experiences, my relationship with immigration was narrow. Brownsville gave me the power of perspective through migrants’ stories and from other students’ reflections. In my first year, I felt immersed in southern Texas, but the second year was much more refined and devoted to service. All I could offer was a conversation, and sometimes with language barriers I couldn’t offer much, but it was enough to make connections and build relationships. I learned their origins, reason for travel, and familial situations and would often be reminded of my own family. My experiences in Brownsville made me feel more connected to everyone around me and recognize humanity more clearly. It was an incomparable experience where I met many faces I will not soon forget.
n MAX GRAVALLESE ’ 24
Visiting Brownsville back in February taught me so much about immigration policy and the current situation surrounding the border. The families we met were so incredibly strong considering everything they had endured, and the dedication of those helping serve in the Brownsville and McAllen communities was beyond inspiring. Returning this summer with the Begley Team gave me the opportunity to gain a new perspective on this reality from both sides of the border. Our hope is that the photos and videos taken might share the stories of those we encountered in the ways words cannot. This project and the relationships I’ve built from it have seriously stuck with me as I consider the future of starting college this fall. While I don’t know exactly what I'll do or study, I know the good work and love that we witnessed down south is what is needed more in the world.
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BROWNSVILLE AND THE BEGLEY SCHOLARSHIP
My time at the border was beyond transformative; it was an immediate call to action. As an immigrant, I felt called to do something beyond teaching my ESL class at BC High. It was with this in mind that I decided to apply to the Father John Begley, SJ Scholarship, a program in which 2-3 rising seniors tackle a personal project through school funding. And, after writing a proposal and pitching my project to a committee, I was chosen along with two other students. With my project, I hoped to complete a comprehensive journalistic venture at the US-Mexico Border and the City of Boston to show the overshadowed humanity of migrants, disprove dangerous narratives of the media, and elevate the dignity of migrants.
So far, we have had major success. I traveled back to the border with Ms. Delaney and Max Gravallese ’24, our photographer, in July and visited a variety of sites: the HRC, the Jesuit Community, a group of pro bono lawyers, La Posada Providencia, the only long-term shelter for migrants in the valley, and the border itself at a variety of locations. We also were able to cross into Mexico to visit three different encampments south of the border in which migrants wait to enter the United States through a CBP-1 appointment.
I have published three articles accompanied by videos and a photo portfolio in America Media , the largest Jesuit Review in the country, and hope to continue finding partnerships that elevate these forgotten stories.
Over my four years at BC High, the messages of the contemplative in action and men for others have been at the forefront of my education. Hence, I am eternally grateful to the Begley Scholarship as it allowed me to put those values into action – fostering my passion for migrant justice and immigration reform.
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NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR 2023–2024 SEASONS!
athletics
Inspiring Excellence
The Eagles excelled from the first whistle in the Fall of 2023 through the final ones of the Spring, collecting two state championships and countless broken records and personal bests along the way.
Athletics at BC High is an extension of the classroom and an important part of the formation of our students. We are proud of the way these young men represent our school. Go Eagles!
This past March, the athletic department announced that Paul Zukauskas ’97, would return to the Boulevard to take the helm of the Eagles football program. Zukauskas, a former Eagle captain, was a four-year starter at Boston College and went on to play five seasons in the National Football League before retiring in 2006. Of his appointment, he shared “It’s a chance to inspire the next generation and impart the lessons I've learned both on and off the field. I’m excited to contribute to the legacy of BC High football, foster a culture of excellence, and help young men achieve their dreams, just as this school helped me to achieve mine.”
n Cross Country
• Catholic Conference Champions
• Catholic Conference All-Stars: Chris Larnard ’24, Shamus Larnard ’25, John Wilson ’25, Greg McGrath ’26, and Griffin McConville ’25
• 3rd Place All State Finish
n Soccer
• #15 Seed going into MIAA State Tournament
• Finish: Sweet 16 with a playoff win over Braintree.
• Catholic Conference All-Stars: Colin Daley ’25, Del DiBona ’24, Killian Doherty ’26, and Liam Heffernan ’24
n Football
• #8 Seed going into the MIAA State Tournament.
• Finish: Elite 8 with a playoff win over Taunton
• Catholic Conference All-Stars: Jacob Bierenbroodspot ’24, Carter Carroll ’25, Tommy Kubera ’24, and Marshall Rice ’24
n Golf
• Catholic Conference All-Stars: JJ Campbell ’24, Charlie Fearing ’24, and Drew Garelick ’24
n Basketball
• #6 Seed going into the MIAA State Tournament
• Finish: Elite 8 with playoff wins over Winchester and Cambridge Ringe & Latin.
• Catholic Conference All-Stars: Dan Civello ’24, Ivan Yhomby ’24, James Jones ’25, and Julian Sustache ’25
n Hockey
• #14 Seed going into the MIAA State Tournament
• Finish: Sweet 16 with a win over Andover
• Catholic Conference All-Stars: Tommy Halloran ’24, Drew Karlovitz ’27, Liam Kinneen ’24, and Brendan McCarthy ’25
n Skiing
• Catholic Conference All-Stars (who qualified for State Championships): Kayden Shaughnessy ’26, Gus Millon ’27, Griffin Mozinski ’24, Drew Mozinski ’26, and John Botsivales ’25
n Indoor Track
• Catholic Conference All-Stars: Greg McGrath ’26 and Chris Brazeau ’25
• #1 in MA and #3 in Country for 2024 in the Distance Medley Relay by Greg McGrath ’26, Joey McNeil ’25, Shamus Larnard ’25, and Chris Larnard ’24
• John Wilson ’25 – School Record in 5000m.
• Shamus Larnard ’25 – School Record in 1 mile.
• Chris Larnard ’24 – School Record in 2 mile.
n Swim and Dive
• Catholic Conference All-Stars: Lukas Binggeli ’24, Lachlan Hartshorn ’24, and Declan Long ’25
n Wrestling
• Catholic Conference All-Stars: Elijah Cincotti ’26, Peter Foley ’24, Jake Scanzillo ’27, and Matt Thorley ’26
n Volleyball
• #7 Seed entering the MIAA D1 State Tournament
• Finish: Elite 8 (first time in program history making the round of 8).
• Catholic Conference All-Stars: Mason Cleary ’24, James Shriver ’24, Liam Poole ’25, Ben Cleary ’26, and Remi Rokoszewski ’24
n Tennis
• #5 Seed entering the MIAA D1 State Tournament
• Finish: Elite 8
• Catholic Conference All-Stars: Chris Curran ’25, Andrew Garofoli ’27 and the doubles team of Ethan Holson ’24 and Ryan Berns ’25
n Lacrosse
• #4 seed entering the MIAA D1 State Tournament
• Finish: Final 4
• Catholic Conference All-Stars: Marshall Rice ’24, Max Galvin ’24, Charlie McCullough ’24, and Nick Emsing ’25
• Charlie McCullough ’24 and Max Galvin ’24 were selected to represent the MIAA at this year’s Boston Lacrosse All-American Game.
Eagles Soar to Victory!
The baseball team entered the MIAA D1 State Tournament as the #1 seed and finished as state champions by defeating St. John’s Shrewsbury 5-1 at Polar Park in the state finals. They had playoff wins over Brookline, Wellesley, Springfield Central, and Leominster, finishing with a final record of 20-5. They were ranked 39th in the nation in the National High School Baseball Coaches Association final rankings. Catholic Conference All-Stars included Chris Mondesir ’24, Cole Bohane ’24, Sam Keene ’24, and Liam Kinneen ’24.
Special congratulations to Coach Steve Healy ’82, for his selection as Division 1 Boston Globe Coach of the Year.
Steve also serves as the President of the Mass Baseball Coaches Association. Lastly, BC High's Monan Park, where our state champs play, has been recognized as the NHSBCA Region 1 Field of the Year with the top field being selected in December 2024.
In track and field, Chris Larnard ’24, Shamus Larnard ’25, Greg McGrath ’26, and John Wilson ’25 became national champions in the 4x1 mile relay race at the New Balance Nationals event at the University of Pennsylvania. Their time broke the Massachusetts state record in the 4x1 mile, making it the fastest time in Massachusetts history. Additionally, at the MSTCA Meet, Andy Lamoureux ’26 was a PR medalist in the javelin, placing 1st, while Naol Adugna ’26 placed 4th in the 400m. At the Weston Twilight meet, Joey McNeil ’25 set a personal record in the 400m.
The rugby team entered the MIAA D1 State Tournament as the #2 seed and finished as state champions, defeating St. John’s Prep in the semi-finals and Xaverian 40-38 in the state finals at Curry College. They also became Northeast Jesuit Cup Champions and achieved a top 10 finish in the Goff Rugby Report National Rankings.
On October 28, 2023, the BC High community joined many members of the Murphy family to officially bless and dedicate the Murphy Family Stadium. With special thanks to John Murphy ’67 and Kathleen Murphy P’98, this state-of-the-art facility stands as a testament to the pillars of the athletics program at BC High — that is hard work, humility, respect, and teamwork. The event was brimming with excitement as fans and supporters celebrated a new chapter for BC High athletics. GO EAGLES!
THE MURPHY FAMILY STADIUM
alumni NEWS & NOTES
On Thursday, September 7, Captain Tom Kelley ’56 was commemorated with a mural in West Roxbury. Captain Kelley's lifelong dedication to public service is reflected in his resume, including 30 years in the United States Navy, 12 years as the Massachusetts Secretary of Veteran Services, and years of volunteer service with Boston College High School, the College of the Holy Cross, and Operation Home Base, in addition to his time as President of the Medal of Honor Society.
Captain Kelley received his Medal of Honor in May 1970 for his courageous actions while serving in the Vietnam War and is one of 65 living Medal of Honor recipients. Captain Kelley is a model of what it means to serve as someone with decades of service to both the Commonwealth and the United States. The City of Boston commissioned this mural by local artist Laura DeDonato Wiatt. It depicts Captain Kelley and the U.S. Navy Arleigh-Burke Class Destroyer that was recently named in his honor, ensuring that Captain Kelley's story and legacy can continue to serve as an inspiration for generations to come.
Jack Maguire ’57 pitched for BC High in the 1950s. He also coached for 42 years, both Pony League and American Legion ball in Arlington, where one of his players recorded a perfect game and two others were recruited by the Red Sox.
Now, you can find Jack on a 22-man roster pitching for the Concord Baseball Club, where the players enjoy each other’s company, the exercise, and the love of the game. Club membership is simple and free: all you need is a glove. Bats and balls are provided.
Bill Lane ’58 has a love for Friendly’s that goes beyond ice cream. You could call it foreshadowing that Bill and Virginia’s first date was at the Howard Johnson’s on Morrissey Boulevard. Bill spent 36 years with Friendly’s working his way up from a manager trainee in 1965 to a vice president; helping to expand Friendly’s to 850 restaurants in 17 states. More recently, Bill has shared the history of Friendly’s along with ice cream at several area venues including Milton Council on Aging.
1960s
BC High honored longtime teacher and coach, John Normant ’64, P’97, ’00, ’03 by officially naming the jumps area of the Keohane Track, the John Normant ’64 D Zone. Normant, who was the track coach at BC High for 50 years, leading the indoor track team to a State Championship in 2009, is also a member of the MA State Track Coaches Association Hall of Fame, a St. Ignatius Award recipient, and member of the BC High Athletics Hall of Fame.
Robert L Lynch Jr. ’67, founding President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, retired after 37 years leading America’s largest national arts advancement and advocacy organization. Lynch lectured widely in all fifty states and internationally on cultural policy, public and private support for the arts, and community arts leadership. He testified annually before Congress across six White House administrations. Lynch was named Policy Chair of President Joe Biden’s Arts Policy Committee during the 2020 campaign and was appointed to the Biden-Harris transition team. He has been featured on NPR, PBS, CNN, C-SPAN, New York Times, Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Huffington Post, and was named one of the fifty most influential and powerful nonprofit leaders in America six times by the NonProfit Times. He served on the US Department of Commerce Travel and Tourism Advisory Board in the Obama Administration, the National Boards of the Independent Sector, the Craft Emergency Relief Fund, and continues on the boards of the American Craft Council and the Arts Extension Institute of UMass Amherst, his alma mater. He and his wife Dianne Brace live in Washington DC and on Cape Cod. Congratulations, Bob, well-deserved.
Congratulations to Greg Bulger ’68 and Richard Dix for being honored with the Mayor Thomas M. Menino award at the Speakeasy Stage Gala held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge.
1970s • • •
Congratulations to Mike McGonagle ’70 for being awarded the 2024 Madonna Della Strada award. The award is named after Sancta Maria Della Strada, the first church that St. Ignatius and the early Jesuits obtained to serve the urban poor in the center of Rome. The award honors lives that reflect the Ignatian values of direct service to the poor, and of working and educating for a more just society. This is the fourth year that IVC New England has hosted a Madonna Della Strada Ceremony.
Dennis J. O'Brien ’70 and his wife were vacationing in Ottawa, Canada, last fall (see picture) and will be going to Norway in August. He is happily retired now after working as a Legislative Assistant in Congress, TV production assistant for TLC (The Learning Channel) cable network, and manager at the national headquarters of the American Red Cross. They live in the scenic historic city of Williamsburg, VA, now, but will always fondly remember Boston.
Leo W. Banks ’71 published his book, The Flying Z, and it has been receiving positive reviews. He was interviewed by True West magazine. Congratulations, Leo!
Daniel L. Kenslea, Jr. ’71 and his wife, Karen, traveled to the south of France in September. On the first weekend, he met up in Marseille with a large group of Dartmouth rugby alums and attended two first round games of the Rugby World Cup at the Stade de Marseille.
Among the group was a man he had not met previously, Pat Walsh In conversation he talked about growing up in Brockton, so Dan asked where he went to high school. Pat Walsh is from the BC High Class of 1984, so they decided to have Karen take this photo at the England vs. Argentina match on Sept 9 in Marseille with 63,000 fans in attendance.
Jerry Pallotta’s ’71, P’01, ’03 remarkable work was recently highlighted in a thank you letter from Scholastic’s Chief Impact Officer, Judy Newman, shedding light on his unwavering dedication to instilling a love for reading among children.
Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. ’73 was presented the Knights of Columbus Lantern Award from Past State Deputy of the Knights of Columbus Paul A. Flanagan ’77 on Saturday, July 15, 2023.
Donald E. Sprague ’73 received an ovation in recognition of decades of service as a classics teacher at the Classical Association of New England's annual meeting. The ovation celebrated Don’s 40+ years of service to the classics profession as a teacher at Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL, and Kennedy-King College, a Chicago city college, as a longtime officer of the Illinois Classics Conference and two-time president of the Chicago Classical Club, as a regular presenter at state, regional, and national conferences, and most recently as an editor and exhibitor for Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, the only American publisher dedicated solely to the classics. Thanks Don!
1980s • • • Mike Bernard ’81 published a new novel, Gaelic & Garlic: A Boston Love Story, completing the trilogy of Boston's Irish Belt. Along with Dorchester’s Crossing the Sagamore, and Southie’s The Crossing Guards, comes Charlestown’s
Gaelic & Garlic: A Boston Love Story — a heartwarming and hilarious story about discovering love when you least expect it, and finding comfort in family and traditions. Available for purchase now on Amazon.
The Board of Trustees of American Public Television (APT), the leading syndicator of content to U.S. public TV stations nationwide, announced today that James E. Dunford ’81 became the next president and CEO of APT, effective June 12.
Congratulations to Marty St. George ’82 who was named President of JetBlue Airlines in February. In his new role as president, St. George will lead JetBlue’s commercial functions — including marketing, loyalty, network planning, airline partnerships, sales and revenue management — along with customer support, enterprise and operational planning, and corporate communications.
Congratulations to Tom Monahan ’84 on being named the new CEO of Heidrick & Struggles.
In November, BC High alumnus and Chair of Board of Trustees, Kevin Powers ’85, P’16, participated in a Cybersecurity conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Kevin delivered the keynote address and was interviewed by Bloomberg News regarding all the work he is doing in Boston College's Cybersecurity Graduate Program.
Congratulations to Michael Ray ’86, who was appointed as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Micron Technology, an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions in February. In his new role, Michael will be responsible for Micron's global legal, compliance and intellectual property functions, comprising a team of lawyers, paralegals and other professionals.
1990s • • •
Amidst the billowing sails and the crashing waves of Sunset Lake in Braintree, a triumph of epic proportions unfolded. Brett Costello ’94, a figure of undaunted determination, was promoted to the esteemed rank of Assistant Commander of his illustrious sailing squadron, aptly christened “The Fun Boys.” Congratulations to Brett and his team as they embark on a quest for glory during their 2024 sailing season.
Paul Zukauskas ’97 was named BC High’s head football coach. Paul is a former Eagles captain who was a four-year starter at Boston College and went on to play five seasons in the NFL before retiring in 2006.
Congratulations to Matt Pitts ’98, Jason Cherubini ’99, and Kris Meyer ’87 on their film Quicksand, a thriller, set to debut on June 23rd on AMC Network's streamer, Shudder. The film was written by Matt while Jason and Kris served as producers for the project.
Frederick “Fred” Norton ’99 has been a staple figure in the city of Salem since moving there ten years ago. He first began working for the Salem Department of Transportation, where he served in tandem with the mayor’s office to help provide transit for the city’s elderly residents.
Today, Fred serves as the Manager of the Salem Food Pantry. In November, Fred organized donations to provide over 1,000 turkeys and over 60,000 lbs. of food to local families who are in need on Thanksgiving. Truly, Fred exemplifies what it means to be a
“Man for Others” and to live a life of service to others, in fact, The Greater Boston Food Bank just awarded Fred and his team the 2024 Community Partner of the Year Award!
2000s • • •
Robert McCaw ’01, Director of Government Affairs at the Council on American-Islamic Relations, attended a listening session on Islamophobia hosted by the White House in April. Representatives from several national Muslim organizations convened at the White House discussing American Muslim domestic priorities, including concerns related to Islamophobia.
Following a nationwide search, St. Bernard’s High School, Fitchburg, MA announced its next leader and 20th principal, Joseph Cussen ’02 Joe has a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to Catholic values and mission. After graduating from BC High, he earned a Bachelor of Arts, Theology and Philosophy from University of Notre Dame and multiple advanced degrees including a Master of Arts, Educational Leadership from the University of Notre Dame; a Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Massachusetts; and a Master of Theological Studies from Boston College. Congratulations, Joe!
Rick Goulding ’04, a partner at Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP, was honored as an “Up and Coming Lawyer” in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Excellence in Law Awards.
stories, taking listeners from their time on Morrissey Boulevard to where they are today. This year, Rick has hosted Principal Adam Lewis P’28, President Grace Cotter Regan P’12, House Captains, Jon Reed ’04, Phil Perry ’04, Jason Cherubini ’99, and Matthew Pitts ’98. Listen on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud!
Sean F. Burke ’05 was married to the lovely Darcy Randall on April 20 at St. Mary's in Scituate. Eagles in attendance included Matt Tobin ’05, Mariano Beecher '05, Tim O'Connor ’06, Maurice Randall ’72 and Jim Traft ’70
Dave Jaehnig ’05 was inducted into the Westfield State Athletic Hall of Fame in October, where he was an elite player for their basketball program. Congratulations, Dave!
2010s • • •
Dennis P. Cahill ’10 married Grant Rowley on September 23, 2023, in Provincetown, MA. Members of his wedding party included fellow alumni Daniel McMahon ’10, Thomas Flanagan ’10, Ryan CareyMahoney ’10, and Matthew King ’10. Matthew Nonnamaker ’10 was also in attendance.
Congratulations to Zach Sogolow ’11, who accepted a job as the General manager of Pallacanestro Varese, an LBA team in Varese, Italy in October. Previously, Zach was working for the Philadelphia 76ers in their Basketball Operations department.
Edward L. (Luke) Glinski ’11 and his wife, welcomed their daughter, Jade, into the world on September 24, 2023.
Brendan Collins ’10 and Danny Collins ’13 rode 185 miles in the 45th Pan-Mass Challenge for cancer research and treatment at the DanaFarber Cancer Institute. Great job!
2nd Lt Blaine L. Woodcock II ’13 U.S. Army, recently returned from a 9-month deployment from the Middle East, serving as an Army ICU Nurse caring for and treating deployed U.S. Service Members in theater with the 10th Field Hospital. Pictured here is Blaine proudly representing BC High in front of his unit's painted T-Wall mural shortly before returning home in May!
Rick also relaunched BC High’s official podcast, Back to the Point The podcast invites alumni, faculty, and friends to share their BC High
Jack Serio ’14 is a New York-based theatre director. He recently directed the critically acclaimed production of Uncle Vanya staged in a Flatiron loft. His work on the sold-out, three-times-extended production was declared “revelatory” by The Wall Street Journal and “stunning” by The New York Times and is the subject of a profile in American Theater. The production was nominated for three Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Revival.
Thank you to Ryan Bernardi ’15 and Carl Pierre ’17, who returned home to BC High recently and coached in an exhibition basketball game. Ryan is the head coach at Prolific Prep, a basketball powerhouse, based in California. Carl serves as an assistant for the team. Both Bernardi and Pierre are currently coaching the country's #1 class of 2025 recruit, AJ Dybantsa
Congratulations to Kenny Delino ’16 on the launch of his art website. https://kennydelino.com
Congratulations to Ryan Shea ’16 who made his NHL debut for the Pittsburgh Penguins in November 2023! Ryan played three seasons at BC High before playing for the Youngstown Phantoms of the USHL. After his time in the USHL, Shea was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the fourth round of the 2015 NHL draft. He then went on to play at
Northeastern University, where he captained the team his senior year
Congratulations to Perry Letourneau ’16, a comedian and writer based in Chicago, whose new show Rat Mess was nominated for Best Comedy Show of 2023. For the past year, Perry has been working on producing the show.
Aidan Largey ’17 began a new position as a middle school and high school Latin teacher at St. John's Prep this past year. Congratulations, Aidan!
Congratulations to Danny Abraham ’18 for being named captain by Villanova Football! While he was at BC High, Danny was a two-year varsity captain and helped lead BC High to a Catholic Conference Championship. He set the single game rushing record with 385 yards. As a senior, he was named a first team all-state selection and was named the Catholic Conference. After BC High, Danny continued his academic and athletic career at Harvard University, and is back on campus helping the football program.
Travis Evee ’18, a member of the Rice Men’s Basketball team, was seen hooping with Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard, James Harden and 76ers forward, PJ Tucker in October. While at BC High, Travis was a four-year varsity letterman. He scored over 1,400 points averaging 21 points, four assists, and two steals per game. He was also a three-time conference all-star and a two-time all-scholastic honoree.
Congratulations to Tom Grandon ’18 for being hired by President Biden's re-election campaign as the Michigan Press Secretary in March. Before accepting this new role, Tom worked in Washington D.C. in the office of Representative Dan Kildee.
The Jack Murphy Foundation was created to honor the legacy of Jack Murphy ’18 after his sudden and tragic death near Enos Lake in the Absaroka Mountains of Wyoming. Jack was struck by lightning while on a wilderness first responder expedition with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). He was 22 years old. The foundation supports young adventurers like Jack with a passion to experience, live, learn, teach and serve in the great outdoors providing need-based scholarships, career counseling, and equitable access to the outdoors for everyone.
The Jack Murphy Foundation honored and remembered Jack with a month-long fitness challenge in March, his birthday month. Jack not only loved the outdoors but was also a fitness nerd. Each week of the fitness challenge consisted of different goals adapted to all fitness levels that became slightly more demanding to build strength and stamina. The challenge was a chance to think of Jack and connect with him through something he loved. The Jack Murphy Foundation ski day at Mt. Sunapee on March 2 had a wonderful turnout. BC High graduates in attendance from left to right: Diego Antelo ’18, Clark Begley ’18, Billy Curtis ’16, Enrique Antelo ’18, Colton Begley ’20, and Adam Guard ’18.
Through the Project Life Movement at Boston College, Tim Smyth ’18, BC ’22 joined the global stem cell and bone marrow registry. Within just a few months, he was a match and donated his stem cells. Tim then had the privilege of meeting his recipient, Charlie Vickery, from Oregon. Charlie had been diagnosed with advanced leukemia. Now, because of the outreach and advocacy of Project Life, Charlie is living a full life with his wife Carol and their two teenagers.
Congratulations to Jamil Davis ’19, who was awarded the 2023-2024 Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Scholarship in December. Jamil will move to San Pedro Sula, Honduras where he will be teaching English for a local high school. After BC High, Jamil attended Holy Cross where he graduated in the Spring of 2023. The English Department at BC High has been lucky to have had Jamil serving as a substitute teacher this spring..
Congratulations to Nate Ingram ’19, who was honored in April at the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund's Annual Banquet. Ingram is a graduating senior at the University of Rhode Island. Nate received a standing ovation following his speech about overcoming family adversity as a child and the loss of his father after high school. Nate was accompanied at the banquet by Chris Hayes ’85, our longtime BC High faculty member and golf coach. (More notes continued on page 30)
On July 24, Liam McDonnell ’19 graduated from the 76th Recruit Officer Class at the Plymouth Police Academy and was sworn in by the Town of Dedham on July 25. At the ceremony, he was surrounded by family and friends.
2020s • • •
Kudos to Martell Audate ’20, who spent his summer organizing a nationwide concert tour featuring artists like Wu-Tang Clan, and Nas! Amazing to see a young alum pursuing a career that he is passionate about and working alongside some of the biggest names in the industry!
Shea Sprague ’21, was drafted in the 13th round of the MLB draft by the hometown favorite Boston Red Sox! Shea had a terrific collegiate career at Elon University and the University of North Carolina.
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Congratulations to the 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees!
Danny Collins ’13
Rugby
Derik Malone ’86
Basketball
Mark Mullen ’99
Hockey
Austin Schuette ’93
Wrestling
Jack Shields ’06
Football
Ed Toland ’83
Baseball
2009 Indoor Track Team
Patrick Downes ’01
James E. Cotter ’55 Courage Award
Rev. Robert Kickham ’74
Paul J. Hunter ’53 Man for Others Award
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Pictured 2023 Hall of Fame Honorees
50 REUNION th
On October 3, 2024, we were pleased to welcome back nearly 200 alumni, who graduated from BC High over 50 years ago. The Golden Eagles Reunion is a timehonored tradition that welcomes our most senior alumni to campus for a wonderful mass and luncheon. Most importantly, it is a time for our alumni to stay connected and share stories of their time at BC High. Bob Riley ’47 was the oldest alumnus who attended, while also welcoming our newest Golden Eagles from the Class of 1974 While the age span was nearly thirty years, the brotherhood was alive and well.
A special thank you to Fr. Don MacMillan ’60 for presiding over Mass, to Paul Logan ’68 for providing the music, and our Golden Eagles Host Committee.
As part of a very special weekend, filled with lots of Eagle pride, we welcomed the Class of 2024, our newest Eagles, to the brotherhood of BC High alumni. Throughout the weekend of May 18-20, we had nearly 500 alumni gather for different events, all celebrating their commitment and connection to BC High.
Class of 2024 — Alumni Luncheon
On Friday, May 17, Greg Smith ’02, a member of the Alumni Council, welcomed the Class of 2024, during the annual Alumni Luncheon, to the brotherhood and urged them to stay connected – to each other and the school, reminding them that BC High is a place that will be with them for the rest of their lives.
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Class of 1974 — 50th Reunion
That evening, the Class of 1974 celebrated their Golden Jubilee – with nearly 100 classmates in attendance. The evening began with a Mass, which was celebrated by Reverend Jack Hanwell, SJ ’74 with concelebrants Reverend Robert Kickham ’74 and Reverend Don MacMillan, SJ ’60 Following the opportunity for prayer and fellowship during Mass, our alumni were given a tour of the campus and all the enhancements that have been made since their time on the Boulevard. The evening featured a cocktail reception, class photo, and the conferral of the Golden Diplomas.
A special thank you to Tom Kenslea ’74, for his insightful Reunion Address, sharing fond memories of his time on the Boulevard, as well as Reunion Chair, Joe Donahue ’74, and the entire 50th Reunion Committee, for their efforts in making the celebration a night to remember. The Class of 1974 was proud to share that they raised a collective $242,000 to support our students through financial aid.
Welcoming Our Alumni Back to the Boulevard! GRAND reunion
Grand Reunion was a resounding success, with nearly 300 attendees bringing incredible energy back to campus. Alumni from the classes of ’78, ’79, ’83, ’84, ’88, ’89, ’93, ’94, ’98, ’99, ’03, ’04, ’08, ’09, ’13, ’14, ’18, and ’19 flocked back to our beloved alma mater, making the event truly memorable.
The atmosphere was electric as old friends reconnected, shared stories, and created new memories. The nostalgic offerings from Eagle Street Dining were a hit, taking many of us back to our student days. The student-led campus tours provided a wonderful glimpse into the present-day campus life, while the alumni-student panel discussions were both invigorating and inspiring.
A special highlight was the beautiful alumni Mass celebrated by Rev. Don MacMillan, SJ ’60. It was a moving experience that brought us all together, reminding us of the enduring spirit of brotherhood and camaraderie that defines our community. It was truly heartwarming to see everyone come together, rekindling old friendships and forming new ones. We hope you all had a fantastic time and look forward to many more reunions in the years to come.
REGIONAL ALUMNI EVENTS
This spring, BC High hit the road again for two alumni receptions in New York City (top right) and Washington, D.C. (middle). It was great to meet up with our Eagles that have spread their wings. Thank you to all the alumni who came out to the events and our friends and hosts at Georgetown University and the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus.
In late February, fellow BC High alumni joined Rev. Don MacMillan, SJ ’60, President Grace Cotter Regan P’12, and members of the Advancement Team for a Mass and lunch in Naples, FL.
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BC High’s second annual BLSU Reunion was held on December 7. Current BLSU students connected with fellow BLSU alumni and enjoyed a night filled with conversation and community.
BLSU (BLACK LATINO STUDENT UNION) REUNION
In March, alumni fathers and grandfathers of current BC High students enjoyed camaraderie and conversation.
BC HIGH VETERANS ALUMNI NETWORK
On November 9, the Advancement Office, in partnership with Dr. Marina Rozenberg and the choir, hosted a concert and breakfast for the BC High Veterans Alumni Network (BCHVAN) in celebration of Veterans Day.
Awards
St. Ignatius & Shields Medal
On Thursday, April 25, nearly 2,000 members of the Boston College High School community including students, faculty, staff, and alumni gathered in McNeice Pavilion to honor Paul Dawley, Esq ’81 and Matthew Russell, M.D. ’90, the 2024 recipients of the St. Ignatius Award, and Nicholas Argento, Ed.D., who was honored with the Thomas and Mary Shields Medal.
The highest awards bestowed by the school, these honors recognize alumni and community members who demonstrate a lifelong commitment to BC High and its mission.
St. Ignatius Award
Dr. Matthew Russell currently serves as Medical Director for the Geriatric Medicine Staff at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he is treasured by a grateful population of aging patients. Dr. Russell’s passion to improve the field of geriatrics stems from his community service at BC High. "I am very proud of being a BC High alum, and when I say I received a Jesuit education, people understand what that means,” said Dr. Russell.
Thomas and Mary Shields Medal
Dr. Nicholas Argento has been a beloved member of the BC High faculty for 40 years and he has played an integral role in the formation of thousands of alumni. During his tenure at the school, Dr. Argento has coached freshman student-athletes on the soccer field and baseball diamond. He also served as moderator of the Model UN Club. In recent years, he has grown the club’s conference at BC High to welcome nearly 500 students from around the globe.
St. Ignatius Award
Throughout his legal career, Chief Justice Paul Dawley has been guided by an unwavering moral compass. His substantial experience as a chief justice, judge, and administrator has shaped the direction of court procedures and processes to center equity, not only in the District Court but also for the Trial Court as a whole
A special thank you to the St. Ignatius Awards Committee for their commitment to the mission and thoughtful feedback throughout the selection process.
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BEHIND the scenes
Sue Glover, Human Resources, completed 3 marathons this year including the Mount Desert Island Marathon in Bar Harbor, Maine in October, and both the Boston and London Marathons this past April. Sue was honored to be asked once again to run for the Martin Richard Foundation as a member of Team MR8 along with Dorchester’s Henry Richard and friends, and later that week ran the London Marathon for IFAW, the International Fund for Animal Welfare. A charity runner, Sue raised thousands of dollars for both these organizations, and volunteered as a member of Charity Teams local crew, helping leading
group training runs and events, and providing inspiration, distance running and fundraising advice to new Boston marathoner charity runners.
Proudly, Steve Healy '82, Math, Head Baseball Coach, was named Division 1 Boston Globe Coach of the Year. He was also appointed President of the Mass Baseball Coaches Association.
Kay Myers , Fine Arts, and her extraordinary piece, titled Mellow Yellow, were recognized as "Best in Show" at the Plymouth Center for the Arts last October. The exhibit had 760 entries and 180 finalists.
“JACK’S
We are grateful to Sharon Coughlin, Teaching & Learning, for her dedication to BC High for the last 24 years. Sharon supported so many of our academic leaders over her time at BC High and we are all better for it. While she has retired from serving BC High and our students, faculty, and staff, you can still find her delectable treats, “Shazzy’s Sweets,” in local markets around Milton and Quincy!
Lindsay Horbatuck, Student Life, completed her first Ironman in Lake Placid, NY in July 2024!
A BIG GOD GUY”
The 2023-24 academic year was the final chapter in the remarkable career of Jack Travers P’09
After 39 years of teaching, mentoring, coaching, and serving the students of BC High, we said goodbye to Jack and bid him a fond farewell over a series of special events.
Jack’s legacy and impact are best summed up by his dear friend, Jerry Hubbard, Social Studies, who reflected on Jack during the annual Board of Trustees dinner with many of Jack’s family, friends, and colleagues in attendance.
As a proud dad, Aaron Gopen, Science, shared, “my daughter, Bella, won the division 1 Massachusetts State Tennis Championship leading the Wellesley High team at First Singles. She was also named Boston Globe All-Scholastic for tennis as a freshman and finished second in the individual High School tennis tournament.”
He began by reading a passage from the Gospel of John, Chapter 1. “There are a few people in your life who are so special, and the influence that they have on you is so unique, that you literally remember the details of when and how you met them. For John the Evangelist, the moment he and Andrew met Jesus was so significant he could remember the details even down to the exact time, 4:00 in the afternoon. For me, meeting Jack Travers was one of those moments ... I met Jack at 8:20, on a Monday morning in April, in Cushing
Hall at BC High ... Jack looked at the schedule Nick (Argento) had printed for me, looked back up at me, patted my shoulder and said, “Yeah, look, I’m giving a test today, so why don’t you go find yourself a cup of coffee instead.” True story. And thus began a beautiful friendship.
In organizing these little thoughts, I began to reflect and wonder just how many conversations and cups of coffee Jack and I have shared over these 25 years ... So now, the task is to summarize those thousands of conversations and moments of grace in
Deontae Ramey-Doe ’12, Enrollment, and his wife Natalia were married on April 20, 2024, in Bedford, New Hampshire.
and his
Jen Manning, Student Life, completed a triatholon this summer.
Katie McKiernan, Math, King Head of House, completed in a triathalon in Sharon, MA this summer.
Marilee Bennis, Academic Resource Center, and her husband, Paul Devlin ’06, welcomed their first child, Logan in August 2023.
Ron Fletcher ’87, English, recently performed a full evening of Clash songs with his alt-80s cover band Dark Crushes at the storied Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain.
“What a pleasure to celebrate that band’s peerless catalogue among kindred spirits on a legendary Boston stage,” said Fletcher. “Joe Strummer and company remain as relevant and inspiring as ever!”
Nick Argento, Social Studies, was the BC High representative to Boston College’s AMDG program in early August. The program sought consultation from 24 Ignatian educators and Jesuits from the U.S., Ireland, Spain, and Portugal and seeks to bring spiritual renewal to teenagers through service, prayer, and the student version of walking the El Camino in Spain. Nick is pictured with participants and friends of BC High, Margaret Felice , Fr. Pat Nolan , SJ , and
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a few words. St. Ignatius and his followers encourage reflection on what has happened to see the signs of God’s goodness, presence, and providence. So, it is right and proper for us to look backward and reflect on all the good that has happened so we can walk even more confidently forward with one another and with God.
What impact has Jack had on BC High over these last 39 years? What impact has Jack had on us as individuals, his friends, colleagues, students, and athletes? And, what impact has BC High had on Jack over these last four decades?
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Patrick Connell ’21, who was at the intersecting Ever to Excel/ AMDG candlelight mass at Boston College.
Croghan, SJ, Superior of the BC High Jesuit Community, celebrated 50 years as a Jesuit! n
Paul Logan ’68, Theology (retired),
wife, Jeanne, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June 2024. Friends and family gathered for a mass and luncheon along with Fr. John Predmore, SJ, and Fr. Jim Croghan, SJ.
To look for his greatest legacy we must look at Jack’s character. He is a man of profound character, a deep goodness, an authentic manliness. He has discipline and compassion, loyalty and patience, courage and persistence, honor and integrity, but his greatest characteristic, his most admirable quality is the kind way he treats all. Jack really likes people. By that, I do not mean that he is a peopleperson, or a people pleaser. It is far deeper than that. Jack is a man whose fundamental disposition is to like you and to connect with you. Then he just continues to look for reasons to like you and to connect with you. This is not a common starting point for most New Englanders, and especially for those of us with Irish ancestry. His generous heart and spirit are remarkable and are based in truth and a fundamental care. They are not phony or staged, superficial or transactional.
But where did that character, that kindness, that love, which we saw manifest each day come from? Who planted those seeds of goodness and fostered the growth? Certainly, I know Jack would cite its origins from two places: his family and God. For Jack, the love he experienced at home and from God overflows to love for all the people he encounters. He loves because he knows and lives in the truth that he was first loved by God and his family. But I also know that he would cite a third source for his growth, and that is BC High. At BC High, Jack found friends and colleagues who saw the good in him and fostered that goodness in such a way that he could share it with his students and athletes.
What really makes BC High, BC High, is the love and character of the teachers. Your true legacy, Jack, is a priceless gift, a donation beyond measure, you taught your friends and colleagues, students, and athletes how to love and to be loved. You showed us the meaning and joy in sacrificial
love. You taught us and demonstrated that the school is made of love. We love because God first loved us, and we in turn must love one another. The physical school becomes animated by the love and the faith that the teacher brings to the classroom and field. Jack, the love that you brought to BC High each day brought a warmth that no air conditioning can ever chill.
So, Jack, people say they will miss you, and I too will miss you and our conversations and cups of coffee. Yet, I know, you won’t leave us completely, for we will continue to see you and know your presence and influence each time we love as you loved. When we, your colleagues and students, continue to live out what you showed to us, we will know your presence and impact; when a teacher gives the student the benefit of the doubt; when the proud or self-righteous are gently humbled and patiently corrected; when we hear and see a genuine care expressed in word and action; when the Gospel message that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life is proclaimed and lived; when faith and hope in God are practiced and preached; when decency, peace, and simplicity are fostered and promoted, we will know that you are still shaping the school and society.
Jack, I chose that Gospel passage at the beginning for a second reason. The real reason was the last lines.
“[Andrew] found his own brother Simon and told him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ – which is translated Christ. Then he brought him to Jesus.” Jack, all of us, your family, your friends, your colleagues, students, and athletes can say the same about you. You found Christ, Jack, and then brought us to Jesus, and that has made all the difference in the world for us, and we will never forget that. Thank you for being our Andrew. n
HAPPY RETIREMENT
JACK ... WHY DON’T YOU GO GET YOURSELF A CUP OF COFFEE? YOU EARNED IT!”
On March 15 and 16, BC High hosted the second annual arts festival over two days where we recognized and showcased the talented work of our student artists, musicians, performers and screenwriters. With special thanks to Beth Killorin, P’25, Director of Theatre, for her tireless efforts to bring the event to life. It was another wonderful celebration bringing the community together!
In addition, the school received a transformational gift of $1.25 million from alumnus Gregory E. Bulger ’68 to establish the Gregory E. Bulger ‘68 Endowment for the Arts.
The Bulger Endowment for the Arts will provide a sustainable source of income in perpetuity so that future generations of Eagles can experience the life-changing power of creativity and expression. In 2007, Bulger became the primary donor of the school’s state-of-the-art performing arts center, later dedicated as the Bulger Performing Arts Center.
The Bulger Endowment for the Arts will be used to provide broad support to BC High’s arts program, including investment in arts facilities, expanding course and co-curricular offerings, and creating innovative new programs. Further, the endowment will establish a permanent legacy, securing the future of the arts and embracing the Jesuit tradition that challenges students to live, serve, and create ad majorem Dei gloriam, for the greater glory of God.
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Featuring the many talents of our inspired students.
bBILL BURKE ’ 52, P ’ 86, GP ’ 17
The BC High community lost one of its giants this year with the passing of the legendary, Bill Burke ’52, P’86, GP’17. Bill was a beloved member of the community for nearly seven decades as a teacher, mentor, alumnus, and friend to generations of Eagles. He was incredibly proud of his family and was pleased to have his son, Brendan, Class of 1986 and grandson, Kyle, Class of 2017 join him as alumni of his beloved school.
A proud St. Ignatius of Loyola award recipient, Bill spent 40 years teaching Latin and Greek at BC High before retiring in 1999 and coming back to work in the Advancement Office for another 10 years. Bill’s presence at events was a welcome addition to any alumni gathering. Serving as director of drama for a time, he fostered a love of theatre in his students as well.
Bill’s quick wit and wry sense of humor endeared him to anyone he met. He was a man of faith and filled a room with a generous spirit. It was the deep, lasting friendships he formed with former students that led a few of them to establish an endowed fund in his name. Bill will forever be missed at Morrissey Boulevard, but his spirit lives on in our hearts.
JACK MACKINNON ’ 58, P ’ 85, ’86, ’89, ’95, GP ’ 18
A member of the legendary BC High class of 1958, Jack was truly cherished by everyone he met. You will not find a deeper man of faith, devotion, and love. Jack’s kindness was not limited to his remarkably generous philanthropic spirit. He devoted countless hours to so many organizations, particularly Catholic organizations, across the greater Boston area. His pride in being a double Eagle was evident by his faithful appearance at any and every event that BC High or BC put on. It’s been said that Jack bled maroon and gold. In 2012, Jack was the recipient of the St. Ignatius of Loyola Award. An honor bestowed upon the most prolific alumni. At BC High, he was a steadfast supporter of the advancement efforts, spearheading campaigns, parent fund drives, and served as a member of the Board of Trustees. His deep belief in Jesuit, Catholic education led him to establish the MacKinnon Family Scholarship which will benefit generations of young men who strive to be formed at BC High. And yet, so many other organizations benefited from his time, talent, and treasure as well, including Catholic Charities, Emmanuel College, Laboure College, Nativity Preparatory School, Notre Dame Academy and Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary. He was a proud and active member of Order of Malta and served as President of the Boston College Alumni Association. Jack was posthumously awarded the Paul J. Hunter ’53 Man for Others Award in November of 2023, which his family graciously accepted on his behalf. While we miss his joyous smile around Morrissey Boulevard, we know his spirit lives on.
Mr. Francis X. Ahern ’52
The Rev. Charles H. Allen S.J.
Mr. Joseph F. Allendorf ’62
Mr. Theodore Baker Jr. ’60
Mr. Joseph M. Bargar
The Rev. John J. Begley S.J.
Mrs. Shirley (Danos) Bernasconi
Mr. Joseph P. Bowker ’65
Mr. Robert A. Bratt ’63
Mr. William L. Burke ’52
Mr. Walter T. Byrnes Jr. ’53
Mr. Ralph I. Catignani ’52
Mrs. Mary Frances “Maitzie” Chisholm
Mr. Anthony P. Cipullo
Atty. Thomas M. Cloherty ’58
Mr. Robert S. Clougherty
Mr. Walter F. Colantuono ’56
Ms. Mary Catherine (Kasper) Cohane
Mr. James J. Collins ’52
Mr. John E. Collins Jr.
Mr. Richard C. Comeau
Mrs. Rose Anne Duffin Concannon
Prof. Jerome J. Connor ’49
Mr. Charles F. Connors ’55
Dr. James F. Conway Jr. ’57
Mr. Brian C. Cooke ’75
Mr. John A. Coppola ’61
Mr. John “Jack” Corcoran
Mr. Anthony J. Costa
Mr. Michael W. Costello ’60
Mr. Edward F. Coughlin
Mr. John A. Coyne ’41
Mrs. Dorothy M. (McDade) Curtin
Mr. Charles W. Daly USN (Ret.) ’45
Mr. L. Sheldon Daly Jr.
Mr. William F. Deehan ’51
Mrs. Kathleen F. Delaney
Atty. Robert L. Devin ’59
Mr. James D. Devlin
Mr. Callum T. DiCenso ’22
The Hon. James F. X. Dinneen ’63
Mr. Thomas J. Dolan Jr. ’54
Mr. Michael A. Donato ’56
Mr. William P. Donovan
Mrs. Joan M. Drane
Mr. Mark A. Driscoll ’98
Mrs. Katherin Dunford
Atty. Robert E. Dunn ’55
Mr. Arthur J. Dwyer Jr. ’61
Mrs. Maryanne F. Fallon (Moriarty)
Mr. John D. "Jack" Fargo
Mr. John F. Fehan ’55
Atty. Charles D. Ferris ’50
Mr. William H. Fitzgerald ’65
Mr. Stephen E. Fix ’70
Mr. Brian J. Flukes ’64
Mr. Vincent K. Fournier ’60
Dr. Richard R. Gaillardetz
Mr. Michael J. Gargan Jr. ’65
Mr. Christopher J. Geary ’02
Mr. Joseph A. Giuliotti ’51
Mrs. Maria C. (Egersheim) Goode
Mr. David J. Gorman ’48
Mrs. Anne Gray
Mr. David M. Guarino ’83
Mr. Terrence J. Guiney ’61
Mr. Sidney J. Hajjar
Mrs. Evalynne (Corey) Hajjar
Mr. Edward F. Harrington ’48
Mr. John P. Hart ’93
Mr. John J. “Jack” Heelen
Mr. Charles M. Hegarty ’54
Mr. Timothy J. Higgins ’67
Mr. Richard M. Hines ’44
Mr. William F. Holmes
Mrs. Margaret M. “Peggy” Hogan
Mr. Joseph L. Hughes ’54
Mrs. Roberta B. Hurley
Mr. William L. Jackson ’56
Atty. Andre C. Jasse ’58
Mr. David C. Johnson ’90
Mr. John J. Kane
Mr. Sheka A. Kargbo
Mr. Joseph A. Kelliher ’61
Mr. Bernard F. Kelly ’66
Mr. John M. Kelly ’57
Dr. Martin J. Kelly ’57
Mr. Patrick J. Kenney ’99
Ms. Therese M. Kenney
Mr. Brian J. Kickham ’75
Ms. Carol Kickham-Perkins
Mr. Michael J. Kickham ’54
Mr. Jan S. Keith
Mr. Thomas F. Klessens ’72
Mrs. Marianne A. (Proulx) LaCroix
Mr. Nicholas J. Larkin
Mr. Joseph P. Lavezzo ’78
Mr. John F. Leonard ’52
The Rev. John F. Libens S.J.
Mr. Robert C. Liuzzi ’62
Ms. Julienne C. Louis
Mr. John J. “Jack” Lynch ’49
Atty. James J. Lyons ’63
Mr. John H. MacKinnon ’58
Mr. William J. Maloney ’50
Mr. Paul J. Maney ’54
Mr. Joaquim “Jack” Manuel Jr.
Atty. Robert W. Marrion ’48
Mr. William M. McCarthy ’65
Mr. Joseph M. McCusker ’56
Mr. Richard V. McDevitt ’58
Mrs. Elizabeth A. “Betty” McDonough
The Rev. John W. McElroy ’48
Mr. Kevin J. McGillicuddy
Mr. Robert E. McKelvey Jr. ’52
Mr. Joseph P. McMahon ’63
Mr. Joseph P. McMenimen ’53
Col. John R. McNealy USA (Ret.) ’56
Mr. John F. McQuillan Sr.
Mr. John J. Meada
Mr. Richard H. Meade ’64
Mr. Richard J. Menconi Jr. ’13
Mr. Dennis A. Mercurio ’61
Dea. Joseph M. Messina ’54
Mr. Frank D. Micciantuono ’57
Mr. Jeremiah J. Minihan ’66
Mr. Octavio F. Miranda
Mr. Robert E. Moll ’54
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Molloy
Mr. Gerard J. Morelli ’61
Mr. John J. Moriarty ’54
Mrs. Joan L. Mulcahey
The Rev. John R. Mulvehill STD ’48
Mr. Daniel V. Murphy
Mr. Francis A. Murphy ’51
Mrs. Maureen C. “Molly” Murphy
Mr. Vincent P. Murphy ’77
Mr. David F. Oberhauser ’57
Mr. John R. O’Brien ’51
Dr. Thomas K. O’Horo
Mr. Gerald F. Olsen ’45
Mr. Bernard C. Parker Jr. ’50
Mr. Joseph H. Petrowski ’72
Col. Joseph L. Phinney USAF (Ret.) ’48
Mr. John A. Polito ’82
Mr. James G. Potamis
Mr. Richard R. Powers Jr. ’66
Mr. John J. Pyne ’59
Mr. James J. Regan
Mr. Robert H. Reilly ’59
Mr. George P. Rice ’50
Mr. John J. Ring ’46
Mr. James A. Roche
Mr. Thomas M. Roche
Mr. George R. Rochefort ’49
Mrs. Marcia Ross
The Rev. Patrick J. Ryan S.J. STD ’46
Msgr. Paul T. Ryan ’49
Dr. Francis P. Saunders ’50
Mr. Roland Segalini Jr. ’65
Atty. Patrick J. Sheehan ’85
Mr. John B. Shields ’75
Mr. Robert L. Slattery ’63
Mrs. Virginia Marie (Finnegan) Smith
The Rev. John P. Spencer S.J. ’64
Dr. C. Paul “CP” Spinale ’51
Mr. Thomas F. Stack Jr. ’75
Mr. John P. Staunton ’56
Mr. Frank J. Stout ’57
Mr. Edward C. Sullivan Jr. ’54
Mr. William Henry Sullivan
Mr. Paul G. Sullivan ’71
Mr. Charles F. Sweeney ’62
Mrs. Barbara Taracevicz
Mrs. Eileen R. (Hackett) Tangney
Mr. Richard W. Tenney ’52
Mr. Ronald J. Tesorero ’50
Mr. Hugh F. Toner, Jr.
Mrs. Barbara (Cotter) Travers
Mrs. Rosemary Ann (Lynch) Vozzella
Mr. William F. Walker ’65
Mr. Paul T. Wallace ’56
Mrs. Patricia Walsh
1st Lt. Paul J. Weitz ’64
Mr. Edward J. White ’93
Mr. Francis K. White
