Class Notes
15th CLASS REUNION
1994 Come to your
on May 1-2, 2009!
1995 Geoff Cole is seeking a Master’s degree in public administration at Rutgers University while working at West Point Prep School in Fort Monmouth, NJ. 1996 Jeffrey Garcia is an adjunct Bible professor at Nyack College’s Manhattan campus and recently published an article entitled “See My Hands and My Feet: Fresh Light on a Johannine Midrash” 1997 Andrew Lynch, Matthew Frank, Steven Spyliopulos and Brian Sommerville ’98 helped raise $16,000 for the Breezy Point September 11th Memorial through their charitable work. John Murillo is currently working for Kevin A. Tattam ’72 at International Bond & Marine in Hoboken as a broker/account executive. Anthony Saparito was named Italian American of the Year by the Jersey Shore Merchant’s Association for his work with the Belmar Home for Children. 1998 George Joost is in his last year of graduate studies at Cornell University.
10 th CLASS REUNION
1999 Come to your
on May 1-2, 2009! Robert McGee works in civil service for the Department of the Air Force, coaches high school football, and plans to pursue an education degree shortly. Frank Melaccio was recently married. Kevin G. Reinhart is engaged to his girlfriend of four years, Megan.
2000 Jared Marinos is stationed at the Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia. Thomas Morrissey flies a Boeing 747-400 around North America and Asia for Cathay Pacific Airways.
2001 Steven Mulvey is an NYPD officer happily married with two sons. Thomas McDonald writes “I graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in 2005 and went on to Navy Flight School where I learned to fly helicopters. No matter where I have been stationed in my career I have met Xavier and Fordham alumni alike and we engage in lively discussions on who will prevail in next year’s rivalry game on Thanksgiving. Although I am currently deployed to the Middle East, this year my thoughts and prayers will be back in New York with the Xavier family. I am sure that other proud Xavier Alumni serving in our armed forces all around the world join me in sending our best wishes!”
Lt. JG Thomas McDonald and his SeaHawk helicopter aboard the U.S.S. Franklin Roosevelt.
2002 Timothy Capuano graduated cum laude from Loyola College (MD) in May 2006 with a degree in economics. Jason Christopher graduated Cornell University with a Master’s in electrical engineering and works full-time for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as an engineer. 2003 Joseph Guster is currently pursuing an M.B.A. from St. John’s University. Joseph O’Brien is fulfilling a 2-year service commitment as a history teacher in McAllen, TX with Alliance for Catholic Education after graduating from Notre Dame.
2004 Come to your
5th
CLASS REUNION on May 1-2, 2009! Patrick Mahon graduated from St. Joseph’s College summa cum laude in June 2008. Patrick serves as a history teacher at Mary Louis Academy, while pursuing a Master’s degree from Brooklyn College. Matthew Salber graduated in May 2008 from Villanova University with a degree in political science. Matt currently works for the New York City Campaign Finance Board, while pursuing graduate studies at Long Island University in the United Nations Studies Program.
2005 David Anderson will be studying abroad this spring semester in Rome with the Pratt Institute School of Architecture. Jacob Fountain received his gold ring at the Citadel’s Class of 2009 Ring Presentation. William Lembo is proudly serving his country in the 82nd Airborne Division in North Carolina. Ronald Peterson was on the dean’s list for the fall 2007 and spring 2008 semesters and a member of student government as the university liaison to Judicial and Ethical Affairs. 2007 Joe Bode enjoyed a year abroad in Florence, Italy, as a part of a Freshman Experience Program offered at Marist College. Michael Chiaia completed cadet field training at Camp Buckner, NY, was promoted to cadet corporal and is now a team leader at the United States Military Academy. Philip Gordon and his father volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. 2008 Michael R. Carillo joined Mayor Michael Bloomberg at Dyker Beach Golf Course for its “1st Putt” Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
MARCH 2009
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