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SAVE THE DATE!
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Monday March 17: St. Patrick's Day Parade NYC
Saturday March 22: Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade
May: Lets Go To The Hop Reunion
Friday June 6: Class of 1964 50th Reunion
Saturday June 7: MSM Graduation
Monday June 30 MSM: Golf Outing @ Metropolis Country Club
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Vol 4 Issue 5: March 4, 2014
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President's Letter
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Dear Alums and Friends of the Mount,
Where would you be today if you couldn't read? Admit it, you would be as lost in space as the characters in the film Gravity!
As the slogan goes, "reading is fundamental." So convinced of this reality, Noella Farrauto (spouse of John Farrauto '57 has been volunteering with our Junior High School students to enhance their reading skills. She and John recently funded an in-class library for the students. This project has encouraged students to embrace a wide range of literary genres. They now have immediate access to these texts in their class. This has proven to be a simple but powerful way to open up the world of literacy and create a bright and imaginative future of reading for our students.
You will see alum Dr. Anthony Maddalo '72, explore future careers in his recent presentation made to the Sports Medicine Program. In a lively exchange about the rigors of college and medical training Dr. Maddalo was able to reduce the complexity and fear embedded in student concerns and questions.
Don't forget to join us at the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Come march with us (2:30 line-up on East 46 between Madison and Vanderbilt) or cheer us along 5th Avenue!!
Lastly, I would like to encourage you to become a sustaining member of our Annual Fund. By setting aside a monthly donation charged to your account you will have made a tremendous difference at the end of our fiscal year. A modest contribution would have a significant accumulating impact on the Annual Fund.
As always, I am grateful for the many ways our alums and friends share their personal talents and resources with us to enhance the educational experience of our students. It reduces the difficulty of getting to the "stars", and gives new meaning to Ad Astra Per Aspera. Frankly, who doesn't need a leg up on the competition!
Thank you for your generosity!
Sincerely,
Dr. Anthony Miserandino
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Mount Middle School Dedicates New Library for Young Readers
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Mount St. Michael Academy proudly dedicated its Middle School Library on Friday February 28! Due to the generosity of Noella and John Farrauto '56, Mount's sixth, seventh and eighth graders now have thrilling worlds of fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, best sellers, non-fiction and biography opening to them at the touch of their fingertips.
Noella Farrauto, an experienced middle school teacher with an expertise in reading, has been helping Mount Middle School teacher Fran Bulfamonte develop a fun and rigorous reading program for Fran's students.
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Anthony Maddalo '72 Gives Lecture to Sports Med Students
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Dr. Anthony Maddalo '72, chief advisor to the Mount's Sports Medicine Program, came to the Mount on Thursday, February 27 to give a lecture to sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in the Mount's Sports Medicine program. Dr. Maddalo is a trainer for the NY Rangers and has a successful orthopedic surgery practice in Westchester.
Dr. Maddalo will be instrumental in developing and implementing rigorous externships for participating students, who will be able to intern with college level athletic trainers, watch orthopedic surgeries and work with therapists who treat sports injuries.
Says Dr. Maddalo, "This program is unique in that it will help students embark on a fast track to a variety of sports medicine careers within an unprecedented exposure to clinical situations."
Currently, 42 students (sophomores, juniors and seniors) are registered in the program, taking advanced courses in biology, anatomy, math and sciences and learning the core principals and practices of athletic training.
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Anton Porter '15 Burns Up Track!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ANTON PORTER '15 who won the mens 200m at the Eastern States Indoor Championships , Feb 24, 2014 at the Armory in New York City.  | | Click on this photo to watch video of Anton Porter winning the men's 200m at the Eastern State Championships |
And Click Here to see Anton interviewed by Runnserspace.com after the race:
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Kasim Thomas '14 Named to Elite Eleven
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Congratulations to Senior Kasim Thomas who was selected as a member of the 2013 -2014 New York City Chapter of the National Football Foundation's "Elite Eleven" Team!
Kasim was selected based on his combined achievement on the field, in the classroom and for his leadership contribution in the community. He has signed a letter of intent to play football and study at CW Post College in Long Island, NY.
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Mount Relays Fast Approaching!
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 The 14th Annual MOUNT RELAYS will be held on Saturday April 5, 2014
at Mount St. Michael Academy. This event is a Penn Relays Qualifier, and will include track competition from some of the best teams on the East Coast!
Mark your calendar, and come out and join us! We always need volunteers, so we are asking our track alum to come out and help with the events. Martin Hemsley will be organizing the volunteers, and can be contacted at:
martinhemsley@aol.com
The events will include the following:
Individual Events Relays
400 Individual Hurdle Frosh 4x400m
Long Jump Soph 4x400m
Triple Jump Frosh 4x800m
High Jump Soph 4x800m
Shot Put Varsity DMR
Discus Varsity 4x100m
Javelin Varsity 4x400
Varsity 4x800m
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Air Force Honors for Chief Master Sergeant
Kevin Vegas '82
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Chief Master Sergeant Kevin D. Vegas '82 will be honored for his 30 years of service in the Air Force at a major military ceremony in Oklahoma in March.
Currently he is the 3rd highest ranking person in his post in the US Air Force and his position had to be approved by congress. Says Kevin's father Dennis, "Mount played a big role in who he is as a man and his spirit of service to his country and fellow man."
Vegas is the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Sustainment Center, Air Force Materiel Command, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. The Air Force Sustainment Center is responsible for the Air Force's Supply Chain Management and Depot Maintenance for a wide range of aircraft, engines, missiles, and component items in support of AFMC missions. As Command Chief, he is the primary advisor to the commander and senior staff on all matters affecting training, education, readiness, and effective utilization of the center's 6,020 enlisted Airmen and their families.
His span of leadership provides operational support to three air logistics complexes, three air base wings, two supply chain management wings, and multiple remote operating locations, incorporating more than 32,000 military and civilian personnel. In addition, he oversees installation support to more than 75,000 personnel working in 140 associate units at the three AFSC bases.
Chief Vegas grew up in Bronx, New York. graduated from the Mount in 1982 and entered the Air Force in April 1984.
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Class Notes
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 Mr. Gerald C. Begley '46 passed away at his home in Berlin, Maryland, on 12/15/08. Gerry was one of the Mount's outstanding athletes playing quarterback on the 1945-46 football team and was an outstanding middle distance runner on the Mount track team.
Gerry received a football scholarship to Notre dame, played on the 1947 and 1949 Notre Dame national championship team as a backup quarterback and safety. Gerry joined many mount athletes at Notre Dame in 1946. Among those were Frank Burke '44, Tony DeBarry '44; John Lyons '44 track; Steve Provost '44 track; Ray Sobota '45 track; Joe Mahony '44 track; Bruce Schildmachd '45; Kevin Begley '49;
Gerry's younger brother, also followed Gerry to Notre Dame on a Track Scholarship. While at Notre Dame, Gerry was a member of the Indoor Track Team (football players could not compete in indoor track because of football spring training). Gerry was a wonderful competitor with an unusual sense of purpose and dedication. After graduation from Notre Dame, Gerry was active with the "Leahy Lads" football players from 1941 to 1953, who played for Coach Frank Leahy. The aforesaid group established the Frank Leahy Scholarship Fund and was instrumental in the erection of Frank Leahy's statute outside the Notre Dame Stadium, a first in the history of Notre Dame Football. Gerry never lost his sense of humor. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his many friends and fellow competitors.
Mr. Ronald P. Lindsay '57 passed into eternal rest March 5, 2012 at Danbury Hospital. Ronald graduated from Iona College with a degree in accounting, and owned his own insurance agency until retirement.
Mr. Ed Caffrey '61 was remarried in January of 2014. His new wife is Michelle.
Mr. Robert J. Liberatore '62 passed away 2/4/13.
Terence R. Cunniffe '64 passed away on September 22, 2013 and his family has established an endowed scholarship in his name at the Mount. Anyone wishing to contribute should write checks to Mount St. Michael Academy and indicate that the donation is for the Terence Cunniffe '64 Endowed Scholarship.
Mr. Jeffrey M. Vigilo '68 retired after 39 1/2 years from Allstate Insurance as a Special Investigative Manager responsible for the State of NY. Softball coach for 25 yrs, last 12 as varsity coach of Kennedy HS Somers, NY (2 time coach of the year).
Christopher Rella '99 was married on 10/18/2013.
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The Mount Blue and Gold Will March On For St. Patrick's Day! Join Us!
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Come join the Mountaineers show off their school pride by marching up Fifth Avenue and across McLean Avenue by participating in the New York City and Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade. Family, friends and Mount Alumni are invited to join our students in proudly representing the Mount again this year.
Save the Parade Dates!
Monday, March 17th NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday, March 22nd Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade
For more information please contact Michael Duignan '76
michael.duignan@mtstmichael.org
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New at the Mount! Become an Annual Fund Loyalty Club Member and Get Discounts!
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Mount St. Michael Academy is excited to announce our new Mount Loyalty Society! Become a member by donating to the Annual Fund for at least 5 consecutive years and get discounts on select Mount Events!
We are in the process of sending out cards to alum who currently qualify.
Consecutive Annual Fund Donations and Discount Levels are as follows:
5-9 Years: 5%
10-14 Years: 10%
15-19 Years: 15%
20+ years: 20%
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2013/2014 Annual Fund:
Why I Give
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John Mendez '06
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" I give because the Mount really helped me to understand the value of brotherhood .
No matter what year you graduated , the simple mention of Mount Saint Michael brings a common bond to all Alumni who attended this great institution.
I am forever thankful for attending Mount Saint Michael Academy and will continue to help in anyway way that I can. "
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
MATCHING GIFTS: You can double your gift through a matching gift from your employer! Check to see if your organization is a matching gift participant! |
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Bro. James Kearney Memorial Scholarship
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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
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