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E-newsletter
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Vol 2, Issue 7
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PRESIDENT'S LETTER
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 Dear Alums and Friends of the Mount,
We have just completed a great school year! Our recent graduation in June brought together the classes of 2012 and 1962, both of which joined forces to affirm the values of a Marist education at the Mount:
character development, spiritual growth, and academic achievement.
The Class of 1962 celebrated these values with a very large dose of friendship the night before graduation. Rock 'n roll music was provided by '62 alum Peter Mongillo and Robert Levy. Political intrigue was generated by Anthony Principi, former Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Lastly, rounds of laughter were supplied by stories of JUG, teacher horrors and student escapades!
The Class of 2012 has forged their own wonderful friendships and achievements. Virtually the entire class will be attending college and over 60% of them will do so on an academic scholarships valued at an estimated $15 million over 4 years!!
Our Annual Golf Outing in June was an extraordinary success. Wygagil Country Club was new course venue and resulted in a sell-out crowd of Alums and Friends of the Mount. The cocktail reception and dinner included student speakers and a silent auction with very competitive, and friendly, winners! Over $94,000 was raised for student scholarships - quite an achievement.
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ANNUAL FUND 2011 -2012 !!!!
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WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!!
No matter the size, your gift enables the Mount to:
- Offer scholarships
- Maintain its own school buses
- Provide state-of-the-art technology in our classrooms
- Maintain the school grounds
- Provide support for extracurricular activities
CLICK HERE TO DONATE
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CONGRATULATIONS MOUNT 2012 GRADS !
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208 Proud Mount St. Michael Academy students graduated on Saturday, June 2nd!!
Matthew Kennedy, the Valedictorian, spoke to his fellow graduates about the incredible experiences they shared during their last four years at the Mount. He encouraged them to stay in touch as they pursued their dreams from university and beyond.
Bro. Steve Schlitte FMS, Principal of Mount St. Michael Academy, said, "The strength and distinction of a Mount education has prepared these students in a way that they will be able to face both academic and personal challenges with grace and strength."
The President, Dr. Anthony Miserandino, talked to the students about:
60% of Mount seniors received full or partial scholarships with an estimated value of $15 million (based on 4 years of tuition).
Here are some examples of scholarships that Mount students were offered this year :
- Valedictorian Matthew Kennedy re
 ceived a full tuition scholarship from Boston University - Liam Flaherty received multiple scholarships from 13 colleges, including Catholic University, HArtwick College, John Carroll University and the University of Scranton
- Justin Rustia received academic scholarships from Tulane Univesrity, Drexel Univesrity, University of Hartford
- Malik Gill is going to Dartmouth this fall to play Basketball on a full academic scholarship
- Matthew Visintin received offers from American International College, Fordham University, Iona College, Arcadia University
CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE GRADUATION PHOTOS!
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CLASS OF '62 HAS A ROCKIN' 50th REUNION!
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 The Class of 1962 had a song-filled and fun get together on Friday June 1st at the Marriott in White Plains. Peter Mongillo and played guitar and keyboards as alum reminisced over cocktails.
Alum and their significant others got into the act to show their stuff!
Later at the dinner, Bro. James Kearney FMS spoke to the alum about the uniqueness of Marist values, and how a key part of their mission in education is to develop each person to their fullest potential. Anthony Principi '62 spoke to the class about Mount character and values, and education, and how he can credit his success as a presidential Cabinet member in large part to his Mount experience.
 On Saturday June 2nd, members of the Classes of '62, '52 and '42 took part in the 2012 graduation ceremonies. They were cheered on by the Class of 2012, and given diplomas by Dr. Anthony Miserandino and Bro. James Kearney FMS.
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GOLF OUTING AT WYKAGYL A GREAT SHOT!!!
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 A record number of golfers - 136 - teed off on the picturesque yet challenging Wykagyl Country Club fairways on Tuesday, June 19th for Mount St. Michael Academy's 22nd Annual Golf Outing!
Since the club's inception in 1898,Wykagyl Country Club has been one of the most challenging and handsome golf courses in the country. Due to its rich history and course design, Wykagyl has been the site of many professional and charitable golf championships.
The event was a rip-roaring success! Friends and classmates reunited over cocktails and dinner, and shared conversation, laughs and their generosity to our Super Raffle and Silent Auction.
 Three current Mount scholarship recipients spoke from the heart about their Mount experience and how much alumni support has helped them.
The Mount is especially grateful to Harry Winston, jeweler to the stars, for their spectacular Silent Auction gift:
a diamond-encrusted art-deco ladies watch. The bidding for this item was lively and spirited, and the Mount raised $12,500 in scholarship money on the final bid!
We would like to thank our MSM Golf Committee for their continued guidance and support.
We would also like to thank the staff at Wykagyl Country Club for their professionalism and courtesy in helping us to make a great day even better.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FUN IN PHOTOS
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DC REUNION A FUN TIME FOR ALUM
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 Our DC Area Reunion on Thursday June 7, 2012 was held at the historic Ft. Myer Officers' CLub in Ft. Myer, VA, which overlooked the city of Washington DC's skyline.
Captain Paul Rinn '64 told a compelling story that gripped the attendees. US Navy, speaking about his experiences as Commander of the USS Samuel B. Roberts when the ship struck a mine in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. He spoke about how ordinary men, named Tilley and Jackson, reached extraordinary heights of bravery to save their ship from sinking.
Captain Rinn related that the Marists' key mission- which is to give every student the opportunity to excel- is a lesson he applied to those under his command.
Special thanks go to our alumni Robert Bettini '57, Richard Buckner '57 , Carey Manhertz '82, and Miguel Lambert '96 who hosted the event.
The occasion was such a great way to celebrate a common Mount legacy, and to cheer on the many accomplishments of the Mount today, that we are having another DC Area Reunion on Saturday October 13, 2012. We will be thrilled to have Anthony Principi '62 speak. Anthony was the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under President George W. Bush from 2000 to 2005. Today Principi is a lobbyist for Pfizer and chairman of QTC Management, a company that works on contracts for the Veterans Affairs Department.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS
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CLASS NOTES
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 Juan Duran '07 is one of eight Fulbright Scholarship winners this year from Fordham University. He will be going to the prestigious Cajal Institute in Madrid to study neurobiology in August. Duran will attend Cornell University's Weill Cornell Medical College in the Fall of 2013. Says Juan of the Mount:
"The formative years I spent at Mount shaped me into the student I am today. My Biology class with Mr. Albano, Chemistry with Mr. Joseph and Physics with Mr. Degrandi catalyzed my interest in the sciences that drove me to continue my study in the sciences at Fordham University.
My four years at Fordham as a premedical student and Natural Science major provided me with a strong foundation for my future endeavours-- a foundation that began at Mount. My major recommendation to Mount students would be to find what motivates you and gets you excited, which may take a lot of searching, but once you find it try to be the best at it".
Pat Farenga '48 was presented with the William "Stax" McCarthy Award recognizing him as the St. Bonaventure University Alumni of the Year! Pat is a 1952 graduate of the University.
Pat not only does great thing for St. Bonaventure, he also is a big help to the alumni office here at the Mount.
A heartfelt and hearty congratulations Pat!
We want to hear from you!
Please send your updates to Michael Duignan, Director of Alumni Affairs, at
or
CLICK HERE TO UPDATE ON OUR WEBSITE
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What Is The 2011-2012 Annual Fund Appeal? |
Our Annual Fund helps to bridge the gap between tuition and operating expenses. Annual giving is the financial lifeline of any school. Simply put, the annual fund is the best way possible for alumni, parents of alumni, faculty, staff and friends to help make a difference in the future of Mount St. Michael Academy. Your investment, on an annual basis, will help raise needed funds for programs, activities and other expenses that the school incurs.
Regardless of its size, your gift to the Annual Fund enables the Mount to:
- Offer need-based financial-aid
- Maintain its own school buses
- Provide state-of-the-art technology in our classrooms
- Maintain and improve classroom and student facilities
- Hear specifically how the Annual Fund is used to help Mount students!
CLICK HERE TO DONATE!!!!
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SAVE THE DATE
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2012
Saturday October 13: DC Area Reunion. Guest Speaker will be Anthony Principi '62.
Thursday October 18th: Harvard Club: Guest Speaker will be Captain Paul Rinn '64
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Local DC area alums gathered at an event hosted by Robert Bettini '57, Richard Buckner '57 , Carey Manhertz '82, and Miguel Lambert '96 . They were greeted was an inspiring presentation of courage by Paul Rinn '64 who led a navel squadron in the Persian Gulf.
As we move through the summer we are completing the curriculum for a new Sports Medicine Program, getting ready to celebrate the achievements of novelist and Pulitzer Prize author Toni Morrison at a special event to be held at Virginia Tech, painting classrooms, running a pilot program with computer technology in conjunction with NEVERWARE Corporation (www.neverware.com), running basketball and baseball camps, and expanding classroom space to accommodate an increase in the number of students entering the junior high and freshman classes.
As engaged and productive as we are, we are never forgetful of the generous support of Alums and Friends of the Mount. With your generous support we are able to do what we do best: provide a great education for great students - just as we did when YOU were a student. Please donate NOW to the Annual Fund. Our fiscal year closes August 31, and we have a goal of $500,000.
Donating NOW ensures our success today and tomorrow! Thank you for your generous response!
Sincerely,
Dr. Anthony Miserandino
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Thanks to all of you who continue to read the newsletter! Our goal is to reach an ever wider audience of alumni and friends in order to strengthen the Mount's presence.
Please let us know what you are up to, and especially if you have changed contact information like address, telephone and/or email.
Kind regards
Julie Androshick
Director of Development
Mount St. Michael Academy
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