Irish Pride 5K Changes Course
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here were no slip-ups last November when course plans for the 9th annual Irish Pride 5K were changed. After a last minute notice from Oak Hill officials, the course that once took a turn behind the softball field instead progressed down Norwood and onto Franklin Road. Runners took to their feet as swiftly as ever with people swarming the track. Timothy O’Leary took home first place at 19:05 and Carrie Higgins won the female category at 25:02. Thanks to the help of sponsors and participants, more than $14,500 was raised for tuition assistance. To see full race results, visit www.fatherryan.org/5K.
Father Ryan Honors Veterans at Annual Breakfast
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ather Ryan welcomed its veteran alumni and friends to campus on Veterans Day for its annual breakfast in honor of our servicemen and women. A veteran from every war since World War II was present at the event. First Sergeant William G. Crawford, USMC (Retired) was the keynote speaker, and junior Emma Thoni, a student in Randy Lancaster’s honors British Literature class, read her VFW Voice of Democracy Contest essay. Junior Domenic Canonico was named the contest’s district winner, the sixth consecutive win for a Father Ryan student.
Vic Francescon ‘49, Al Thoni ‘49, Bob Davis ‘50 and Gino Marchetti ‘49
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Jim Carell Alumni Athletic Complex Sets Stage for Music City Bowl
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To watch the Veterans Day Presentation and listen to the 1945 valedictory speech by Gene Pentecost, visit www.fatherryan.org/veterans_day_presentation.
ather Ryan hosted the University of North Carolina football team for some practice time in December to prepare for the Music City Bowl. It was also an opportunity for former Tar Heels football player and 1998 Father Ryan alumnus Louis Marchetti to drop by for a visit. Pictured above are UNC Assistant Tight-End Coach Allen Mogridge, UNC Head Coach Butch Davis, Louis Marchetti and his father, Gino Marchetti ‘69.