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A great graduation weekend was celebrated by both the Class of 2014 and the Class of 1964. Over 80 graduates and their guests enjoyed a wonderful weekend of activities together.

 

The 50th Anniversary class was greeted by thunderous applause from the Class of 2014 as they marched in academic regalia to join the ceremony.

 

Connecting the past with the present and future is 

a wonderful article about the success of 

Sean Combs '87. His thoughtful and challenging speech at Howard University was extraordinarily well received by the graduates.

 

The 24th Annual Golf Outing was a terrific  success. The Mount continues to have the premier golf outing among NY area Catholic High Schools. A special treat this year was the address given by Caraun Reid '09, a Mount and then Princeton University Graduate. Caraun was drafted by the Detroit Lions and will be showcasing his expertise against the NY Jets in September. He is among the top rookies this year after a superb collegiate career as an All-American, All Ivy standout player for three years running!

 

Check the school website for pics from the Annual President's Council Dinner. Our student speaker was Sam Oliver '14. Sam will be studying, on an academic scholarship, at Duke University in the Fall.

 

In closing it is important to note that both Sam and Caraun benefited from economic support from the Mount. They have achieved much through the generous support of our Alums and Friends of the Mount. They, along with many other deserving students, count on the Mount to help their family make ends meet in the pursuit of a great Mount education. There are a lot more students like them at the Mount in need of your support. 

 

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Sincerely,

 

Anthony Miserandino

  

Mount Principal Bro. Steve Schlitte FMS presents 2014 grad Franklin Richards with the Mount Plaque for School Spirit, awarded to the senior who has manifested the most loyalty to the school.

 

The  Class of 2014 graduated on Saturday June 7, 2014 to a gymnasium packed with proud families and friends.  51% of our  graduating seniors received scholarships to college, an estimated $8.4 million over 4 years.  

 

Valedictorian Antonio Alberti spoke to his fellow graduates about their growth, development and irreplaceable memories at the Mount and about myriad opportunities they have now in their futures. 

 

 

Dr. Anthony Miserandino spoke about the power and global impact of education. He encouraged the graduates to attain as much formal education as possible in order to extend and complement their talents and gifts:

 

"When you are educated you can change the world. Maya Angelou said it this way: I did what I knew, when I knew better, I did better. That's what your parents want: a better world for you than they had. As a Mount family, we want a better world as demonstrated by people caring for each other."

 

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Congratulations Grads!!

Sean Combs '87 Howard University Commencement Speech, May 10, 2014. Click to Play!

 Mount St. Michael Academy students, alum and staff were delighted and proud to be invited to  Howard University's 146th  Commencement Ceremony  and to support  Mount alum and media mogul Sean Combs '87, the keynote speaker for the graduation. Combs graduated from Mount St. Michael Academy in the Bronx in 1987, and attended Howard in the late 1980s. Combs is chairman, chief executive officer and founder of Combs Enterprises, one of the world's preeminent group of companies and brands.

 

Combs' talked to the Howard grads and the audience in attendance about how "each one of you needs to make your own light and realize how powerful you actually are to get out of a really tough situation. You should realize that sometimes achieving dreams takes longer than one thinks, but be decisive and not afraid to fail. " These inspirational words  resonated with everyone at Howard that day. We have the clip above so be sure to see the entire speech. 

 

Recently declared "One of the Most Influential People in the World" by Time Magazine and CNN, Combs has built a reputation as a master brand builder, pop culture icon and champion of youth education and entrepreneurship. Under the Combs Enterprises umbrella, he oversees a broad range of businesses including REVOLT, the new music-oriented platform for television, web and mobile; Bad Boy Entertainment; Sean John; Combs Wines and Spirits - Ciroc Vodka and DeLeon Tequila; and the Blue Flame Agency.

 

Combs also hosted a private luncheon after the ceremony at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. for friends and family. 

   

First row l to r: Ralph Jardine '82, Julie Androshick Boyle, MSM Dev Director, Sean Combs '87, Donovan Salmon '15,  Rony Nelson '12, Anthony Miserandino MSM President. Back row l to r: Akemese Nnaetuk '14, Carey Manhertz '82, Jayson Buford '14.

  

A BIG THANK YOU to Sean Combs '87 for inviting Mount to help share in a most memorable day!!!

   

L to R: Proud Mount Alum Jim Coleman '76, Guest Speaker Caraun Reid '09, Ben Borsellino '73 and John Farrauto '57.

The Mount would like to say THANK YOU to all those who participated again this year in the Mount Saint Michael Academy's 24th Annual Golf Outing At Metropolis Country Club in White Plains, NY. Due to the generosity of many of our alumni and friends the outing continues to grow in participation and sponsorship. 

 

A vibrant silent auction and along with our first tennis clinic and tournament only added to fun the outing delivers each year. We'd like to thank our guest speaker Caraun Reid '09, his father Bishop Reid and his brother Caryl Reid for participating and sharing Caraun's family's journey from the Bronx, to Princeton University, to the NFL. 

 

 

Tateich Calhoun, a seventh grader at the Mount Middle School, his father William Calhoun and Bro. Steve Schlitte enjoy the weather and terrace at the Metropolis Golf Club at the annual golf outing.

 We'd also like to thank our Mount parents in attendance, as well as our student volunteers who helped represent and deliver the Good News happening on the corner of Nereid and Murdock Avenues today to the event.

Next year will mark the 25th Anniversary of the event that has helped supply much needed tuition assistance to many deserving students and their families for the past 24 years. Students like Caraun Reid!

 

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OF THE PHOTOS!  

  

 

 

Class of '64 alum William H. Thurston, Dennis R. Mincieli and Frank J. Tomasulo share memories and laughs at their 50th Reunion.

The Mount Class of 1964 celebrated their 50th Reunion on Friday June 6  with a cocktail reception and dinner at the White Plains Women's Club and attended our graduation ceremony on Saturday June 7.  Over 80 alum and their significant others attended this 50th Reunion- a record for the Mount!

 

Class of '64 alum walked in graduation with the Class of '15, a Mount tradition.

Click here to check out the photos of everyone who had a great time!! 

The parapets are being repaired and energy efficient windows are being installed as part of a major restoration.

 

The Mount has begun an extensive two-year program to restore and improve facilities. As a first step in the process rigorous Facilities Audit was completed in June of 2013 by an outside professional engineering firm. Their recommendations were accepted as a blueprint for the current renovations.

 

Check out the Mount's new Spanish Language webpage!
Thanks to Google  Translate, our Spanish Speaking alum, students and parents can access the Mount in their native tongue.   

 

The Mount launched the Spanish version of its website at the end of June.

 CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT! 

 

This website is in addition to Edline, which students and parents have always been able to access in Spanish.  

 

L to R: Michael Borrelli '59, Patrick Hennessy '61, Mary Hennessy and Noella Farrauto, wife of John Farrauto '57.

 

Noella and John Farrauto '57 hosted the President's Council Dinner on Thursday, May 15 at the Knollwood Country Club in appreciation of those Mount donors who have been distinctly generous in supporting the Mount year after year.

 

The Mount Choir performed at the President's Council Dinner at Knollwood Country Club on May 15.

 

The Mount Choir performed, led by director George Janvier, who is also the choir director of Our Lady of Grace Church on 225th Street in the Bronx. Graduating Senior and Scholarship Recipient Samuel Oliver '15 then spoke to the audience about the impact that their scholarships have on the lives of students at the Mount. 

 

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Dr. Anthony Miserandino, left,  accepts an award from the NYC Detectives Endowment Association. He is pictured with, from left to right, DEA's President Detective Michael Palladino, Anna Venditti, AM, and Det. William McNeely

 

On Thursday, June 26, 2014 the NYC Detectives' Endowment Association (DEA) held their annual BBQ and Picnic. This yearly event rotates among the five NYC boroughs, and the Association reached out to the Mount to host for this year's event.  The Mount has a long history of sponsoring a variety of police and fire department benefits.

 

What made this year's event special was that the DEA was seeking to honor the memory of a Mount alum and long time members of the Association, Det. Anthony Venditti '69. Detective Venditti was killed in the line of service in 1986.

 

His family and friends created a scholarship in his honor and a Computer Room is dedicated to his memory. The DEA's President Detective Michael Palladino awarded the Mount $10,000 to continue to provide for the enhancement of the Mount's technology program.  On an historical note: Dr. Miserandino taught Mrs. Vendetti's other son Pat who is a 1971 graduate of the Mount .

 

Mr. John J. Sullivan '53 passed away September 10, 2013.

 

Mr. John E. Cameron PE '58 has passed away.  

 

Mr. Edward J. Winrow '56: My daughter, Jennifer, was accepted into a doctorate program for Education at Southern New Hampshire University.

 

Mr. James A. Dooley, Jr. '61 passed away Oct. 31, 2013.

 

Mr. John F. Larkin '67:  Julie and I celebrate our 29th wedding Anniversary June 30th.    

 

Mr. Daniel J. Desideri '72 passed away on June 2, 2014.  Daniel lived in Eastchester, NY. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (nee Dooley) and loving father of Rhiannon and Daniel.   

 

Mr. Ronald Hussey, Jr. '01 is a  6 time All American NCAA Track And Field Champion; He is the NCAA Record Holder Olympic Trial participant for Puerto Rico

 

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%

 

Carey Manhertz '88:   I donate to the Mount to give back to a community I love, to students who deserve as much--or better--than I received.

 

 

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

Development Office

718 515 6400 ext. 268 

 

Please make checks payable to Mount St. Michael Academy and 

send your donation to:

 

Development Office

Mount St. Michael Academy

4300 Murdock Avenue

Bronx, NY 10466