F ROM T H E P R ES I DEN T
Dear Friends, Autumn greetings from Prep as we begin our 82nd year on North Benson! Our school-wide theme, For Others, commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ’s clarion call for Jesuit schools across the world to form “men and women for others.” This universal Jesuit mantra informs Fairfield Prep’s mission, and we see it from end to end of this edition of PREP Today. Prep men are never outdone in their generosity, and this year is no exception. I am thrilled to announce the heroic generosity of Frank Sica ’69 and Don Kiernan ’58, and thank them for their philanthropic leadership toward excellence and access for our young men. These two men are the quintessential examples of how Fairfield Prep has served as the foundation for generations of young men, and thanks to Frank and Don’s commitment, we will
Coach Kevin Kery ’00. I have no doubt that our Prep athletes would count these mentors, and all their coaches, as true men for others. Finally, I wish to offer sincere thanks to our departing members of
continue to transform boys into men for others. We were proud to send forth the Class of 2023 in a beautiful commencement held, for the first time, in Mahoney Arena at Fairfield University. As we bid one class farewell, we welcome the gifted, energetic, and academically excellent Class of 2027 at over two hundred boys strong. The pages which follow give witness to
the Prep Board of Governors (pictured below). They have given of themselves generously and freely in support of alma mater Prep. And a warm welcome to our new governors who represent the most diverse membership in our board’s history, across decades of Prep life as grads, retired staff, and parents.
our Jesuit mission in action. From the launch of PREP for Success,
Enjoy these inspiring images and stories of a Fairfield Prep that is
a career mentorship program for seniors, to expanded counseling
positioned in strength for the year ahead. Know that we hold each
and academic supports for our boys, we are keenly focused on the
of you in our daily prayers and intentions. May we all be inspired by
development of the whole person. The return of our global learning
our founder St. Ignatius to give of ourselves for others and for God’s
experiences enriched the lives of our students and faculty.
greater glory. Go Prep! +AMDG
Last year was a high-water mark of participation across our
In gratitude,
signature Kairos retreat, Urban Plunge, and service immersion experIences. We made Prep athletics history, with two of our three state championship teams led by Prep alumni in their first year as head coaches (both of whom played their respective sports
Christian J. Cashman, P ’15,’23, President
as students). Way to go Hockey Coach Vin O’Hara ’01, and Rugby
Thank You, Board of Governors! RETIRING MEMBERS
Edward Gormbley ’95
Paul Halas ’74
NEW CHAIRS/LEADERSHIP
Michael Cattano P’21
Anthony Sabatelli ’75
Michael Casolo ’82
(Strategic Planning Chair)
(Vice Chair)
(Co-Chair, Finance & Facilities)
NEW MEMBERS
Donna Andrade
Joseph Dewhirst ’69
Tony Fox ’14
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