LEGENDS OF PREP
Six Honored at Legends of Prep IX Walter Koszyk, ‘60, P’92, was unable to attend, but accepted his award in a video segment shown during the ceremony. Here, the retired 36-year veteran of Prep’s English department receives his plaque from Prep president Bob Reiser, S.J.
The newest class of Legends with their awards (l. to r.): Jim Horan, ‘70; Jack Caulfield, ‘71, P’00,’03; Joanne Downes (accepting for her uncle, Ed McNally, ‘17); Tom Leane, ‘65, P’04; and Carl DeLorenzo, ‘67.
On October 22, at Mayfair Farms in West Orange, six alumni were recognized with the Prep Alumni Board’s highest honor, becoming the
ninth class to join the ranks of “Legends of Prep.” Each of the honorees has helped to shape Saint Peter’s Prep, whether in the classroom or in the boardroom, and has shown himself to be a true “Man for Others” by his dedicated service. The ceremony, hosted by Bill Ahearn, ’75, P’01, accompanied a banquet for more than 400 guests, who celebrated the achievements of the Legends Class of 2009: Edward G. McNally, ’17; Walter B. Koszyk, ’60, P’92; Thomas J. Leane, ’65, P’04; Carl S. DeLorenzo, ’67; James C. Horan, ’70; and John V. Caulfield, ’71, P’00,’03. These six Legends, who join 52 individuals inducted previously, truly are “Our Pride & Our Glory,” and the evening truly was a celebration befitting their contributions to the life of Saint Peter’s Prep. For more photos, or to learn more about Legends of Prep, visit www.spprep.org/legends Throughout the evening, Carl DeLorenzo, ’67 displayed the irrepressible sense of humor that has made him a favorite teacher to generations of Prep men.
Inductee Jim Horan, ’70, currently serving as Prep’s vice president for planning and principal giving, recounted memorable moments from his many years at Grand & Warren.
Jack Caulfield, ’71, P’00,’03 Legends inductee and chairman of Prep’s Board of Trustees, accepted the congratulations of his mother, Rose Caulfield, herself a fixture at Prep for decades.
An often unseen but always instrumental player in the development of Prep’s physical plant, and indeed all of Jersey City, Tom Leane, ’65, P’04 enjoyed a moment in the spotlight as he accepted his award.