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Along with Matthew's parents, his brother Mark, a Mount sophomore, and his sister Halley, we in the Mount community grieve for senior Matthew Wallace, who was tragically killed on September 29 by a Metro North train. 

Matthew attended St Barnabas Elementary School from Pre-K to 8th grade. He attained numerous academic  awards, certificates and Science Fair commendations. Matthew became a Cub Scout at the age of three .

Upon moving onto the Boy Scouts, he achieved and received one of the most prestigious religious awards by the Boy Scouts of America: the Arrow of Light. As a Boy Scout, he also attained the highest religious award, Ad Aitore Del, which was presented by Cardinal O'Conner at St. Patrick's Cathedral. 

At the age of 7, Matthew became an Eastchester Blue Devil. During this time he fostered his sense of identity as a driven and dedicated athlete. Matthew learned the importance of comradery and would continue to display unprecedented loyalty' and dedication to his teammates for the rest of his athletic career. He also performed strongly as an equestrian champion, soccer, basketball and baseball player. At age 13 he graduated from St. Barnabas and advanced to Mount Saint Michael High School.

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It's a new school year at the Mount! And teachers and students are thrilled to be back:) 

We would like to warmly welcome the following new teachers to the Mount:

Bro. Brian Poulin, FMS Religion

Mr. Fernando Portilla Math

Ms. Clare Brewster English

Mr. Douglas Klice  Junior High Math

Ms. Josephine Ndema School Nurse

Mr. John Bocchichio English

Mr. Nicholas Borges Science

Michael Gordon dedicated his fortune to helping   educate young people

The Development Office is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the Michael Gordon Foundation in the amount of $25,000 for tuition assistance. This grant will allow us to help 25 more Mount students with scholarships of  $1000 each. 

The Michael Gordon Foundation awards scholarship and special education grants to schools for children under the age of 18. 

Michael Gordon was born in Budapest, Hungary on March 13, 1923. He learned the art of handbag making and began to earn his living, one handbag at a time. 

At the end of WW ll,  Michael went to Paris and worked as an apprentice at the Haute Couture design houses. All during this time Michael longed to come to the United States and be a part of the American dream. In 1951, with some borrowed dollars and a handful of English words he arrived in New York. Within a few years, Michael Gordon achieved one of his life's dreams, and became an American citizen. Keep Reading

Keith Ignacio '14 recently attended the Washington Youth Leadership Seminar in Washington, D.C.

Mount Senior Keith Ignacio headed to Washington D.C. for the Washington Youth Leadership Seminar from October 2-6!

Keith was accompanied by Stanley De La Cruz '12,  a sophomore at the University of Albany, SUNY.

The Washington Youth Leadership Seminar focused on the development of future leaders today and critical issues of our time such as  healthcare, immigration, and economics. 

Keith says,   "I would like to thank the Mount  for providing me with such a great opportunity. If it weren't for my friends, classmates, and teachers over these past four years; I would be nowhere close to being accepted for this Seminar. I promise to use this Seminar as an opportunity to develop my leadership skills and help this school become a better place. Honestly, words can't describe how thankful I am for being given this opportunity. Thank you."

Congratulations Keith and Stanley!

After  a slow start in their first three tough CHSAA games, the young and enthusiastic Mount Varsity Soccer program has found its stride.  Led by Captains Anton Porter and Lawrence Drejaj, the Mountaineers are rising up in the CHSAA standings with big wins over arch rival Cardinal Hayes and St. Edmunds with a pair of 3-1 victories. 

Since early August, Coaches Mickey and Danny Boyle have preached patience and perseverance and now as the leaves on the beautiful 23 acre campus on Murdock Avenue are turning color, those life lesson learned are being realized on the soccer pitch.

The young Mountaineer squad is anchored by five seniors, Jack Burke, Niall McGeever, Lawrence Drejaj, Bryan Cruz, and Franklin Richards. The team has received a scoring boost from 2012 NY Post All City standout junior Anton Porter, and rising sophomores Jonathan Davis, and Hayale Smith. The defense is emerging nicely with the steady performances from sweeper sophomore Fernando Zelaya, and returning senior goalie James Brady. Keep Reading

Mediacom founder and CEO Rocco Commisso '67, is congratulated by Senator Chuck Schumer at the grand opening of Mediacom's New corporate headquarters

Rocco Commisso '67, founder and CEO of Mediacom, hosted more than 1,000 guests at Mediacom Park on Saturday, September 21 for a large celebratory "office" warming at Mediacom's brand new headquarters in Blooming Grove, NY.   

 The recently completed 110,000-square-foot office building is home to Mediacom's 300-person corporate staff, including 50 full-time positions added since June. Mediacom is the nation's eighth-largest cable television company.

 The Mediacom complex boasts full service kitchen facilities, and indoor/outdoor dining options with amazing panoramic views of the Hudson Valley, and a gym for working out. 

Says Rocco,  "We started with a vision of relocating to a state-of-the-art corporate park that reflected the high-tech nature of our business and that our employees would be proud to call home," said Rocco B. Commisso, Mediacom's Chairman and CEO. 

Mark Noble '85 is currently a Senior Field Producer at Access Hollywood in Burbank, CA.

Mount eNews had the recent good fortune to interview Mark Noble '85, currently a senior field producer at Access Hollywood in Burbank, California. Mark's exciting career, which is the whirlwind you would imagine it to be, includes jet-setting with superstars like Rhianna and hanging out at the Oscars!

We are thrilled that Mark will also be our Harvard Club speaker on Friday, November 8, so you will be able to come out and hear his stories in person! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Can you describe your experience at the Mount?

I had an overall positive experience while at the Mount. It is also my believe that competitive comradeship among classmates was also a positive, driving you to be the best that you could be to keep up. I know I wasn't the best student out there, but I gave it my best shot, and here I am.  I think as I left the school I soared with a definite sense of pride.  It is my belief that the Mountie rules we had to abide by, also helped shape who I am today. 

Many may find it humorous, but, I'm also grateful for those strict dress code guidelines, as I think the  meticulous dress code rules [whether we knew it or not] provided a framework to go along with the adage that "you only get one chance to make a first impression" and it's all about how one presents oneself.

What is your favorite Mount memory?

Besides completing the task, known as the 4-year high school experience, is my time spent on extracurricular activities. Let's not get it twisted.  Mount is an academic institution hands down, but it's the social interaction amongst the students, and honing leadership skills that made for good memories, Student Council [at that time] running track [although I didn't run for long] or rooting for your friends on the  various teams. 

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Mr. Howard Fitzpatrick '64: Has lived in Venice, Italy for 10 years, married, 2 children, 2 grandchildren currently living in Dublin, Ireland.

Mr. Brandon Braithwaite '07: Law Student/Law Clerk - International Brotherhood of Teamsters Law Student Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law

Paul D'Ascoli '63:  My time at the Mount was a "life altering" experience:  At just the right time in my life the Mount helped my realize if I wanted to achieve my dreams I had to work hard, treat people with respect, and stay the course no matter what obstacles came my way.  Receiving the reinforcement from the Mount faculty and staff along with the Mount's set of codes and values at that critical time in my life was priceless for me!

Now that I'm on the back nine of my life I would like to try and help make sure that other kids who have dreams whether they be the same as mine or not have the opportunity to attend Mount Saint Michael Academy to do the same. 

WHAT IS THE ANNUAL FUND? 

Our Annual Fund bridges the gap between tuition and operating expenses. Your investment will provide funding for programs, activities and other expenses that the school incurs. Tuition and fees cover about 66% of total revenue collected, which is why we need to rely on your support. Regardless of its size, your gift to the Annual Fund enables the Mount to: 

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The Bro. James Kearney,
F. M. S. Memorial Scholarship was established in June and is an award granted to a graduating senior who best exemplifies the

characteristics of this beloved teacher, former Principal and Mount Board member.  These characteristics are: great patience, attention to the needs of others and service to the Mount. 

Our goal is to raise $50,000 dollars for this scholarship so that it may be endowed at an amount that will yield meaningful returns in order to provide scholarships in perpetuity.

For more information, please call

Julie Androshick Boyle

Development Office

718 515 6400 ext. 268 

Please send your donation to:

Development Office

Mount St. Michael Academy

4300 Murdock Avenue

Bronx, NY 10466

At MSM, he continued to excel in both academics and athletics. He strove to be an exceptional student and was named Captain of the  freshman football team. Always seeking a challenge, Matthew became enamored with lacrosse and proved to be a remarkable player. 

Matthew also exhibited a keen interest in politics and was able to offer informed, constructive commentary on world events and history. He was looking forward to college and strove to play lacrosse. He will be remembered as an exceptional young man: thoughtful, respectful, humorous, scholarly, handsome beyond compare, intelligent, rational, charismatic, loyal, compassionate, comradely and accomplished.

Matthew will always be loved by his Mother, Father, Halley and Mark. He will be forever cherished by his Great-Grandmother, Grand Parents, numerous Uncles and Aunts and countless Cousins, teachers, coaches, clergy,neighbors, parents and friends.         

 In 1968, after working as a designer and pattern maker for a number of years, Michael bought Koret Inc.,  a handbag company in New York City. Over the next 30 years, his reputation in the fashion industry grew while he designed and made handbags for Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy and others. 

 While his fortunes increased, Michael Gordon never forgot his humble beginnings and often spoke of a desire to give something back for the opportunities afforded and successes achieved in his greatly loved America.

In 1991, he established The Michael Gordon Foundation, Inc., to be funded at the time of his death. The mission of the Foundation was to aid children under the age of 18 in areas of Education, Health and Welfare.

Michael Gordon passed away on January 25, 1998 but the inspiration of his life goes on through the work of his Foundation.

Left to right: Mount President Anthony Miserandino, Rocco Commisso '67 and Mount Director of Development Julie Androshick Boyle

Rocco founded Mediacom in 1995 to acquire and develop cable systems in the nation's underserved smaller communities. Commisso engineered Mediacom's dramatic growth, transforming it into the nation's 8th largest cable operator with annual revenues of over $1.5 billion. 

With its 4,500 employees in 22 states, Mediacom provides advanced broadband products and services to 1.3 million residential and business customers in 1,500 small cities and towns across America.

  

Jim Vernocchi '67, Rocco's classmate and lead engineer on the new Mediacom headquarters, explains the finer points of the construction to Brian Clark '76

 Of note is that Rocco ran into his old classmate Jim Vernocchi '76, Vice President of Bergen Engineering, when Bergen was hired to lead the construction  of the new headquarters.   

The irony is that Rocco and Jim, because they were in different homerooms and classes, did not know each other at Mount: they got to know each other 45 years after they graduated while working together on the Mediacom project! 

The team will be tested again with matches versus three tough opponents Cardinal Spellman, Msgr. McClancy, and LaSalle Academy. 

When asked what the teams goals are for the season Coach Mickey Boyle's response was... "We are a young team, so we hope to grow together and with continued 100% effort that will lead to improvement. When that happens we can make it to the CHSAA Final Four, and then anything can happen!"

Sounds like a plan! 

Interning at Eyewitness News in NYC in the summer of 1988. I took a shot at applying- I  was in my 3-rd year at college in Vermont - decided to go for it, given I was a product of NYC, I knew the city and her streets. I had already had some TV/news production experience at school, so why not give it a shot. Truth be told, theory and practicum are two different worlds. Nothing schools you faster than being in the real thing/a real newsroom. I apparently made a good impression with work ethic and  skills.   

After I graduated in 1989 from Castleton State College, WABC-TV -Eyewitness News  became my first job- in the newsroom, as a News desk Assistant and later Field Producer, working alongside some of the greats in the business, John Johnson, the late Bill Beutel, Sarah Wallace, Art McFarland, David Novarro ! From there I went on to report in Albany NY, then back down to work at News12 Long Island, and out to Los Angeles- and here I am.

Mark says celebrities are like us, for the most part: but does Eva Longoria really take out her own trash? Here Mark interviews on the red carpet for Access Hollywood

Are celebrities really like the rest of us?

They are for the most part. Minus events that are sponsored by studios/products  etc...They drive just like us, take out the trash just like us, shop like us but it gets tricky because many people believe, just because they're out shopping or are on the streets they're public property and it's just not always the case- hint- paparazzi -and Kanye at Los Angeles airport lashing out at a photographer.  The whole scope of things also tends to get murky when celebrities start believing their own press, or worse yet, when they allow their sycophants to rule their world.

While I have had a good number of stories at Access Hollywood, nothing will top traveling with Rihanna aboard her 777 tour in November of 2012. We traveled for 7 days with Rihanna as she performed 7 concerts, in  7 different countries- among them, Stockholm, Paris, London and New York. 

It was a fast track taste of life as a performer- we were in the trenches with her, moved as fast as she did- shuttling from venue to venue in an out of hotels sleeping on planes etc. It was an experience I will never forget , and would do it all again in a New York minute.

Are you loving the weather in CA?

The weather is the primary reason for my move to Los Angeles some 18 years ago. That Blizzard of 1994-1995 did it for me. I remember trudging through the snow storm to get to work at News 12 on Long  Island. Roads were closed. I couldn't drive and had to take the LIRR out there. That did it for me- especially traveling all that way from the north Bronx.

What do you miss about the Bronx?

I miss NYC Pizza in general

What advice would you give current Mount students?

Don't ever be afraid to think outside the box, it's always okay to follow the rules, and then add your own flavor to those rules, thereby getting to that happy medium. Use the rules to your benefit.