Mike Slonina '11 told reporters that he'd just been through a battle. "It's like my body went through a heavyweight fight," he said. 

But in 24 consecutive hours, the ever-determined senior, whose efforts and sincerity some may have doubted at first, did what he accomplished to do. To honor the doctors and staff at Mass General Hospital's Curry Research Lab, who had treated his mother for a possible brain tumor, Slonina shot hoops for 24 straight hours on April 9-10.

"If you're a brain cancer patient, you don't get to take time off from being sick," Slonina said. "If I quit, I feel like I'm letting them down. I wanted to put myself through the biggest physical challenge that I could."

With a devoted team of followers, Parent Council volunteers, and support from CM faculty and staff, Slonina drained three-pointer after three-pointer and layup after layup, shooting with remarkable efficiency.  Even the Mayor (above) stopped by to wish him luck. Read about Slonina's epic bout with the net on ESPN Boston, which also has a remarkable hour-by-hour transcript of his travails.

At last count, Slonina's Senior Service Project had single-handedly raised over $16,000 for The Curry Lab.

The Class of '61 will be in the spotlight this June as they become CM's first 50th reunion class. Read more about this accomplished class in this spring's CM Magazine.  Alumni can register for the Reunion (June 10-11) by clicking here.  

Dave Bohane '85, who teaches physical education at Galvin Middle School in Canton, was recently named the new head football coach for Canton High.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2011 edition of CM Alumni Today.  We appreciate everyone updating his information and sending in photos.  If you have not received your book, or your information is inaccurate, or you would like to purchase a directory, please contact Harris Connect directly at (800) 877-6554 or by email. 

Michael Conneely '86 has just started running again, doing the Couch to 5k this year and hoping to run Falmouth this summer. After many years living in Cambridge, Michael is currently living in West Roxbury.

Dan Crehan '87, pictured above, returned to CM on April 8 to speak to the eighth grade class about his career in the U.S. Secret Service. Read more... 

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Yves Erilus '94 is currently serving as the assistant director of the Lincoln Tech School campus in Somerville.

Joe McLean '07 graduates from Holy Cross this May.  His brother Cliff '03 is working on his master's in education at Boston College.  

Save the dates! June 6 is the annual Fandrey Golf tournament. July 31 is the annual Cape Cod Alumni Reception.  The next CM Downtown Business event will occur this fall. And September 26 is the 25th annual CM Golf Tournament.  Click here for more information. 

On Sunday, May 1, the CM community will gather to honor Chris Donlon '12, who passed away in March.  

This special fundraiser, co-organized by three seniors for their Senior Service Project, will be held at Nick's Comedy Club in Boston on Sunday, May 1. There will be a silent auction at 6:30 and a comedy event featuring CM alumni comedians at 7:30pm.

The show is open to all ages (no alcohol will be served). Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased in advance through the CM Advancement office. Contact Dave Erwin at 617-469-8052 or by email for more information. Proceeds from the auction and ticket sales will benefit the Chris Donlon '12 Scholarship Fund.