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Mark Mora '14, left, interviews Harvard Club honored guest Mark Noble '85 about the excitement of working as a senior field producer at Access Hollywood.

Mount alum who attended the 7th Annual Harvard Club Colloquium on Friday, November 8, 2013, were in for real star treatment when Mark Noble '85, Senior Field Producer for Access Hollywood, was the guest of honor. 

The format was a conversation between Mount Senior and Tower Yearbook editor Mark Mora '15 and Noble. Through Mora's thought-provoking questions,  Noble gave a compelling story of how his Mount experience shaped his life view. Noble told the audience of Mount alum and friends that both rigorous academics and disciplinary, combined wiht a formal dress code, gave him a great amount of confidence, which then opened gateways for him in the world of journalism. 

L. to R. Aphonso LeBlanc '86 , Ed Brand '82, Mark Noble '85,  Ralph Jardine '84, Jonathan Camacho '02 and John Mendez '04

Said Noble, " I had an overall positive experience while at the Mount. It is also my belief 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. "  Keep Reading  

Click to hear Rocco Commisso '67 speak to the crowd at Columbia University after the Soccer venue was renamed for him on Saturday, October 12, 2013

 Source: Mediacom Communications

On Saturday, October 12, Mount's Rocco Commisso '67, who is a truly inspiring example of the American Dream, was honored when Columbia University named its soccer venue after him Rocco, who was a co-captain of the 1970 Columbia Lions' Soccer team, spoke to a reunion of his fellow teammates and generations of Columbia soccer players and coaches. 

During an on-field dedication and reception, Commisso was honored for his long-standing contributions to the Lions' soccer program, both as player and supportive alumnus.  

Additionally, family, friends and students from Commisso's high school alma mater, Mount Saint Michael Academy, in the Bronx, NY, attended the event. 

Born in Calabria, Italy, Commisso earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia's School of Engineering and Applied Science. 

He is the founder, Chairman and CEO of Mediacom Communications Corporation, the nation's eighth largest cable television company and leading provider of advanced broadband services to 1.3 million customers in 1,500 small cities and towns across America. 

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The 1996 National Leader 3200 Relay Team Left to right Coach William Hackshaw'85, Howard Sterling '96, Gabriel Deleon '97, Miguel Lambert '96, Eddie Silfa '97, Coach Lenny Diaz '84

The event also serves as a reunion for Mount runners, coaches, teachers, family, and classmates. Inductees and guests came from as far away as Arizona, Wisconsin, Maryland, Virginia, and by the miracle of Skype technology, California in what was a happy and at times emotional evening.

 The 2013 Honorees included Thomas Pagani '54, Richard Maiberger '60, Brendan McGarry '79, Christopher Mayo '93, and the 1996 National Leader 3200 Relay Team of Howard Sterling '96, Miguel Lambert '96, Eduardo Silfa '97, and Gabriel DeLeon '97. Each of the inductees expressed how their Mount athletic, scholastic, and spiritual  experience helped shape their present life's achievements.  

On hand were former Mount Track Head Coaches William Hackshaw '85 and Lenny Diaz '84. Mount Pride was on display as students from our present Mountaineer Track team with coach Darnell Gatling looked on and can now appreciate the broad shoulders on which they stand.

A special thank you goes out to Master of Ceremonies Martin Hemsley '80 and his wife Adrienne for their efforts and commitment in the events organization.

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Editor's note: Woodley Jean-Louis is a writer for the Tower Newspaper, an honors student and football player for the Mountaineers. Woodley spent a summer at Georgetown University's pre-college Summer Program, and writes below to share his experience with us.  

Woodley Jean-Louis '15, second row, 3rd from the right, with fellow students at Georgetown University's Pre-College Summer Program 2013

Summer vacation is meant for nothing but having fun with those you love, going through new experiences, and just having the time of your life. But, I spent this summer doing something many kids my age would not do-- I went to school. Naturally if any teenager was offered to go to school over the summer they would sigh, complain, and just think their summer is ruined. I did the exact opposite because I wasn't attending just any summer school, I was attending the Georgetown University 

Pre-college Summer Program.

I spent five weeks in Georgetown, D. C. taking a course on the fundamentals of business. While receiving three college credits at Georgetown University, I also received an in depth view of the branches of business, met wise and inspirational professors, and learned about numerous aspects of today's economy. 

In addition, I was given a few tasks in which I was placed in a group where we not only had our own box making company, which clarified the processes of financing and making important business decisions, but, also developed a business plan in which we spent hours in an attempt to develop the perfect business that would benefit the lives of Georgetown students.  Keep Reading 

  Mount students are getting in gear for the Mount Pep Rally on Wednesday November 27, to psych up the students, team, and Mount community for the CHSFL AA playoff with Hayes on Thursday, November 28, at the 71st Annual Turkey Bowl!

Come out and support the Mountaineers! 

Here is the schedule: 

9:00 AM BREAKFAST: $10

9:00 AM: MASS IN ST. MICHAEL'S CHAPEL

10:30 AM: KICKOFF!!!

GAME TICKETS: $10 at the door, $5 prior to the game (contact Mount Athletic Office  718 515 6400 ext. 244)

The Rambling House Restaurant in Woodlawn was the setting of an informal get together of Mount Alumni from the 1980's. The classes of 1983 and 1988 came out to have  appetizers, drinks, and catch-up on what has been happening in their personal and family lives and hear about the good news that is happening today at the Mount. 

The class of '83 outnumbered the '88 crew and had fun letting their Mountaineer little brothers know about it. The informal setting and the spontaneity of the reunion seemed to be a fit for those who attended.

 Thank You to the Rambling House Restaurant and their two present Mount Saint Michael student busboys, Brendan Linden '16 and Eddie O'Connor '16 who helped give us such great service.

One of the many unique qualities of Mount graduates is that no matter when we may have graduated from the Mount, we seem to share many of the same attributes as those alumni who may have graduated many years before or after us.  It's always great to share stories about our past teachers whether they are Marist Brothers or lay faculty.  Keep Reading

Mr. Richard C. Suits '50:  2 new great grand daughters due in December and January.  Will bring total to 3 boys and 4 girls.

Mr. John P. Flood '62: As a graduate of the Class of 1962, I always appreciated the time I spent at The Mount and the quality education given to me and my classmates by the fine lay teachers and especially the excellent Marist Brothers who taught there.  I also wish to thank Mr. Michael Duignan who has been a good friend and a constant champion of The Mount.  I wish you and all the staff at Mount a Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Robert J. Liberatore '62:   passed away on 2/4/2013

Mr. John G. Spyropulos '62: Passing of Mother Katherine Spyropulos 

( July 15, 1911 - April 14, 2013).

Mr. Robert T. Baker '64:   3 Children - 8 grandchildren

Mr. Howard Fitzpatrick '64: Lived in Venice Italy for 10 years operating tourist business there...married to novelist Laurie Graham...now we live in Dublin, Ireland.

Mr. Brian M. McGowan '70: After 40 years in the Telecom industry.  I've joined the public sector, and am working as a Fire Training Technician at the Fire Training Center in Valhalla, NY.  3 grandchildren under 4, and happily married to Joanie Ricciardi (Barnabas '72) for an amazing 39 years!

Mr. Peter J. Toscano '71: Maria & Francesca twin daughters graduating college : Manhattan College, as physical therapist and Ithaca College for communications/advertising. 

Vincent Adinolfi '76:  and The Bronx Wanderers musical show packed the Richard Tricario Athletic Center in June of 2013. 

Adinolfi, a successful gold-record producer, label executive and publisher, put together "a rock n' roll band" that would feature his 10 and 14-year old sons. Fans marvel at the group's ability to recapture the original sound of the hits in the BRONX WANDERERS' repertoire. Thanks to Vinny's producing expertise and his own musical talent, even songs by the major hitmakers such as Frankie Valli and Paul Anka sound virtually note for note "true" to the studio versions.  Special thanks goes out to Frank Pellegrino '73 and his event crew who made the show so comfortable and enjoyable for many friends and alumni in attendance.

Mr. Steven R. O'Hanlon '76: Steven & Joni celbrated their 25th wedding anniversary in 2013.  Their son Walter is 16.

Melissa & Michael Libretta '87:  added to their family with a beautiful little girl Madeleine 1 1/2 yrs old.

Mr. James C. Knight, Jr. '92:  Started this year as the Middle School Principal in Malone, NY.  Was a Middle School Principal in Beekmantown, NY.  Was Coach of the Year twice in five years as coach of the varsity baseball team.  Have been married 10 years to Sara Matthews of Altona.  We have twins, a boy and a girl named Nolan and Anika. Graduated Union College in 1996 and received my Master's from SUNY Plattsburgh.  I am hoping to attend this year's Turkey Bowl.  In 1991 I continued Mount's domination of Cardinal Hayes as I led the Mounties as quarterback to another win.

Mr. Michael Hooks '97: Baby girl Olivia Grace born 7/21/12 to my wife, Gina & I.  Two months later we discovered Gina had cancer, but all treatments to present have shrunk the tumor.  Please pray for her complete recovery.

Devin James Mojica '12: In England this semster - great experience; great time! 

Click to hear why Moses Tajong '98, Mount Alum and Football Coach, gives to our Annual Fund

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. 

When you give to the Annual Fund, your dollars help fund advanced curriculum in programs like Sports Medicine,  IT and Business, as well as strengthening our athletic programs and extracurricular activities.

• Offer need-based financial support
• Drive excellence in curriculum and scholastic advancement
• Strengthen our athletic programs
• Provide state-of-the-art technology
• Make repairs to school facilities and grounds

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

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Please send your donation to:

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It all started for Noble in New York City as a Field Producer for WABC-TV's "Eyewitness News", where his investigative series titled "Taxi's: A License to Kill," earned an Emmy Nomination. Mark has also gone undercover, to report on the inequities within the New York City public school system. 

On the flip-side, he has also covered those larger than life stories, including the trial of late mobster John Gotti as well as Nelson Mandela's landmark visit to New York, shortly after his release from a South African Prison.

During his tenure at Access Hollywood, Mark has covered several high-profile events, amongst them, the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys and Grammy Awards, as well as the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Mark's work at Access Hollywood earned him a NAACP Nomination for the News segment "Color of Hollywood."

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Although our box making company didn't do so well, which had miniature paper boxes we made from meticulous measurements, folding, and glue, and our business plan received an honorable mention, we as a group grew closer to each other and combined our strengths and intelligence to help each of us expand our weaknesses and make them strengths. 

From having meetings almost everyday, we learned more about each other and developed a close relationship which we will always have. Not only did the course truly reveal to me what I want to major in in college, it also showed me what I really want from a college beyond how great their academics are according to Forbes. Now, I am far more knowledgeable about what I want to do in the future and am one step ahead of the game.

Alongside the hours of studying, I encountered new experiences as well as new people. When I first arrived at Georgetown and was all settled in, I was not only nervous but, found it difficult to make friends being that I haven't endured being without a friend since I first entered Mount. Before I knew it, I made friends from all over the world including places like Ecuador, China, Mexico, and even places in the United States like California, Connecticut, Florida, and Maryland. 

When not studying, we went bowling, visited the National museums, and went to carnivals, sporting events, and even some parties. While doing all of that was great, I tried good to new places to tried new foods at restaurants like Johnny Rockets, Serendipity, Carmine's, and the Farmers Market. Albeit pretty much everything I ate was practically life changing, I can't remember what life was like before I tried deep fried Oreos. 

Anyways, all the activities did indeed seem entertaining but, I couldn't fall off the wagon. So, to stay in shape, everyday I went to the Yates Field House where I played some basketball scrimmages for conditioning and did my regular weight lifting workouts that I did at Mount. While doing that, I also met various people on the court which I later became good friends with. Then we would all introduce each other to our friends which only gave us more friends. Though that sounds pleasant, it is great when you have those friends, but devastating when you have to say good bye. Knowing we didn't have all the time in the world, we made the most of our time together, thankfully without any YOLO moments, and appreciated each others presence.

Mr. George Pitula

In the 1980's we can think back about  many from our lay faculty who served at the Mount for the entire decade such as, Mr. Joe Settecase, Ms. Judy Brown, Mr. George Pitula, Mr .Bill Vallar, Mr. Tony DelGuidice,  Mr. Jack Murphy, Mr. Richard Tricario '57, Mr. Joel Occhiuto '59, Coach Miller, Mr. Francis Mahon, Mr. Thomas Morgan, Mr. Kevin Connington, Coach Valentini '69, Mrs. Gisela O'Brien, Mr. Mike Manton, Mr. Bernard Mahoney, Mr. Don Carguilo '58, Mr. James Chambers, Mr. Roland Dubois, and who could forget Mr. Al Joseph, and many more who have served our students well.  The lay teachers and Marist Brothers who taught at the Mount and memories of the days spent growing up together are a bond that all Mount alumni share.