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SAVE THE DATE!
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2015 :
Spiked Shoe Induction Ceremony: February 28
St. Patrick's Day Parade: March 17
Mount 25th Anniversary Golf Outing June 15
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Vol 5 Issue 5, February 2015
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President's Letter
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Dear Colleagues, Alumni, and Friends of the Mount,
The current newsletter reflects a strong theme of continuity between the past and the future. The Spiked Shoe Induction Ceremony and the Legends of the Mount Dinner bring to the fore the great Mount tradition of educating the whole person. We are very proud of the accomplishments of the men selected for these honors.
Both events acknowledge the spirit of giving and caring so typical of the Mount of the past, and the recent gathering of the International Marist Youth Leadership Conference in Mexico shows that the future is in good hands.
In addition, you will read about the recent dinner for newly accepted students at the Mount. The Class of 2019 is shaping up to be among the largest and most talented in recent years. The Mount saw a significant increase in the number of students applying to the Mount, listing us as a 1st choice among three possible choices, and saw more students applying in the 90%tile+ in each of the possible choices of 1st, 2nd or 3rd. An academic grand slam!
As always, these many achievements can only be realized by the generous support of our many benefactors. If you haven't done so, may I ask you to take a few minutes and donate to the Mount now before you finish reading the newsletter. This way you won't forget us in the shuffle of a busy schedule.
Your generous and loyal support is what makes the past so much a part of the future.
Sincerely,
Dr. Anthony Miserandino
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Spring Training? Not Yet!!!
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The month of February in the Bronx and been a challenge due to our long and cold winter season! Our students have persevered... Weather permitting our baseball Lacrosse and outdoor track season will start soon in the sunshine!
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Acceptance Dinner for the Class of 2019 a Huge Success!
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 The acceptance dinner at Mount on Thursday February 19 for the Class of 2019 was brimming with excited students and parents! Over 250 smiling faces were eager to hear what life will be for freshmen at the Mount as they start their journey in the Fall of 2015.
Says Admissions Director Tom Fraher, "We would like to thank everyone who attended our Welcome Dinner for Accepted Students."
The dinner included a comprehensive presentation on The Mount Advantage, a lively bunch of student panelists and an incredible raffle.
Says Mount Communications Director Lisa Bennett, "It was wonderful to see so many people excited to hear about all the Mount has to offer."
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Mount Students Attend Leadership Conference In Mexico
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By Bro. Brian Poulin FMS, center, surrounded by students who attended the International Marist Youth Leadership Conference in Jalisco, Mexico.
On Ash Wednesday, 2015, Bro. Brian Poulin and five Mount students- Daniel Cruz '15, Jeffrey Medina '15, Daniel and Darniel Figueroa 16, and Jorge Dumas '17- departed for Guadalajara to take part in the International Marist Youth Leadership Camp in the mountains near Tapalpa, Jalisco. Two other delegations from the USA and those of 16 Marist schools in Mexico joined the Mount group.
The natural beauty was stunning, and most in our delegation had never before seen so many stars at night! Because Spanish was the official language of the conference, communication sometimes came with difficulty, but thanks to the great hospitality of their Mexican counterparts, our Mountaineers quickly formed friendships that not only span this country but crossed the border as well.
Although it was natural for one or two of the students to deal with homesickness at first, by the close of the five-day program none were ready to return home. While there were formal opportunities to share culture and develop leadership and communication skills through assorted activities and workshops, the widely acclaimed highlight of the event was a Day of Solidarity, in which students experienced for several hours the difficulty of life as a Mexican day laborer and how quickly their meager earnings disappear.
This day of work and budgeting was capped by a three hour hike back to the campsite, as none had been able to save enough money for transportation. Whether or not they actually enjoyed every aspect of the day, all students came away with a greater compassion for those for whom such conditions are constant, or even enviable.
Between the unforgettable experiences shared, the newly unbreakable bonds formed, and the indescribable mountainous beauty that framed it all, the enthusiasm that all participants felt for the whole camp can best be summed up in the four words chanted by the group at the camp's closing address: "No me quiero ir"-"I don't want to go!"
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Mount Track Heats Up February at the Armory!
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Anton Porter '15 in motion at the Armory!
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February has been cold, but Mount track has been hot with indoor track events at the at the 168th Street Armory in Washington Heights, NYC.
On Sunday February 8, Anton Porter '15 broke the 300m CHSSA record with a time of 34.27 seconds and won the 55m dash with a time of 6.47-1/100 of a second off the record time! Currently in NY State Anton ranks #2 and is in the top 10 in the nation. In the 200m Anton is ranked #1 in NY State and in the top 5 in the U.S.. He will defend his record on Tuesday March 3 at the Armory.
For the 55m Anton ranks #3.
On Saturday February 14th, at the 168th Street Armory in Washington Heights, NYC The Mount Track Team had a strong showing,. Our Boys finished 5th in the 4X200 Relay with Anton Porter '15 finished 4th in the 55 meter dash... A great accomplishment to just qualify for the Millrose Games New York City's most prestigious track and field event of the indoor track season...
Watch videos of the Mount competing- just click on the highlighted links below!
CHSAA 4X200 Relay
CHSAA 55 Meter Dash Boys Final
See more on Anton Porter in the 200 meter dash at the Armory NYS Championships games in 2014.
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Spiked Shoe Induction Saturday February 28!
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Mount St. Michael Academy
Spiked Shoe Induction Ceremony
Saturday, February 28, 2015
You can still come and pay at the door!! All welcome!
Beer, Wine and Lunch: $60.00 per person
1-4 p.m. Rory Dolans 912 McLean Ave. Yonkers, NY 10704
Inductees:
Bro. John Bantz FMS '56
1954 City Championship Team
Mike Doran '77
Patrick Lavery '85
Miguel Lambert '96
Howard Sterling '96
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Mount Will Induct Class of 2015 Legends in May!
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 On Thursday May 14, 2015, Mount St. Michael Academy will honor six members the Mount community as Legends of the Mount.
The following devoted Mountaineers have demonstrated the commitment and exemplary character that has been an inspiration to all that they have helped to serve through the years in their professional and charitable endeavors:
Joseph Tricario '50
Teacher, Administrator, Coach
Bro. Gerald Doherty FMS '61
Teacher, Humanitarian
Boniface "Buzz" Zaino '61
Benefactor, Entrepreneur, Humanitarian
Most Bishop Dennis Sullivan '63
Diocese of Camden, Humanitarian
Rocco Commisso '67
Entrepreneur, Humanitarian, Benefactor
Dr. Anthony Maddalo '72
Benefactor, Humanitarian
We hope that you will help us to honor our new Legends by attending the Mount Saint Michael Legends of the Mount Induction Dinner on Thursday May 14, 2015 at The New York Athletic Club, 31 Shore Road Pelham, New York. Cocktails start at at 6:00 p.m and dinner is at 7 p.m.
If you cannot attend the Legends Dinner, there are other ways you can be a part of it. Please consider being a Sponsor or taking a Journal Ad, described below. Please have your Journal Ad in by April 31st!!
If you have any questions, please call us in the Development Office at
718-515-6400 ext. 268 or email
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Class Notes
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Mr. John E. Barrett '42: passed away in April of 2014.
Mr. Edward G. Brady '48: Edward Graven Brady November 3, 1930 - February 5, 2015 Raleigh Edward Graven Brady passed away February 5th peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Raleigh. He was 84 years old. Ed was born in upper Manhattan and raised in the Bronx. He attended Mount St. Michael Academy and worked his was through Manhattan College. Upon graduation, he volunteered for the US Army and served during the Korean War. Using the GI Bill, he earned an MBA from NYU and went on to a long and successful career in business.
He loved the Yankees and Notre Dame football and enjoyed fishing and ice skating on Peach Lake his home for over 45 years. He was a devout Catholic and cherished his Irish heritage, making many trips back to Ireland. Ed founded several charities and gave greatly of himself throughout his life.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Agnes (Feeney) Brady, his son Eamonn and spouse Krista, daughter Aggie Dalton and husband Colm, grandchildren Ciara, Molly, Aidan and Conor. Great-grand children Emma and Kinsley. Edward's funeral is February 7th at 1pm at St. Francis of Assisi church in Raleigh. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Ed's name to Transitions Life Care (Hospice of Wake Co.) 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.Published in The News & Observer on Feb. 7, 2015
Mr. Lawrence E. Breen '57 : passed away at home in Mount Kisco, NY, on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, from complications related to surgery. Raised in Yonkers, NY, Mr. Breen was the son of Catherine and John Breen. He attended Mount Saint Michael High School in the Bronx, earned a Bachelor's degree from SUNY Albany and a Master's degree from New York University.
Mr. Breen had a meaningful forty-year career as an educator. He worked first as a teacher at Lincoln High School in Yonkers, NY, and then spent thirty-seven years at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, NY. He cared immensely about the students and staff at Greeley and enjoyed maintaining close relationships with them throughout his life.
Mr. Breen was particularly proud of co-founding the Chappaqua Summer Scholarship Program, which provides for an alternative summer learning experience at Horace Greeley for students from New York City.
Rocco B. Commisso '67 will be honored at the NYC Soccer Gala on Tuesday March 3 at the New York Athletic Club. Rocco has been Columbia Soccer's biggest supporter for many years, but he's also a valued member of the broader NYC soccer community. The event is a fun gathering and a bit of a "who's who" of the NYC soccer community.
Check out the event's website for more information www.nycsoccergala.com, and stay tuned for organized efforts to get a solid Columbia Blue showing at the gala.
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Become an Annual Fund Loyalty Club Member and Get Discounts!
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Become a member of the Mount Loyalty Society by donating to the Annual Fund for at least 5 consecutive years and get discounts on select Mount Events!
We send you a card when you 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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2014/2015 Annual Fund:
Why I Give
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Joe Leanza '76
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Joe Leanza '76: " I give because I want to brag that the Mount has provided an excellent Catholic education for nearly 100 years. I give to honor my teachers, coaches and parents who sacrificed to provide me with the tools I needed to shape my future.
I give because the young men of the Bronx deserve the same opportunities that I was given. Our donations enable hundreds of young men to achieve a top notch education in a environment that cultivates hard work and a sense of personal responsibility. Finally, I give because I love the Mount. There's just something about the place: the people, the history, the smell. It's hard to pinpoint, but it's real."
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 Bantz Memorial Scholarship
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 The Bro. John Bantz Memorial Scholarship was established as a non-endowed scholarship in the fall of 2014 to honor the memory and legacy of Mount's former President. Bro. John served at the Mount for 31 years in a variety of roles: as Junior HS Principal, Guidance Counselor, and Development Director.
He stood ready to serve the school in whatever task was required to enhance and move forward the academic and co-curricular program. Prior to his service at the Mount, Bro. John taught math for many years at various Marist schools.
Bro. John was an avid sports fan and was present on the field, off the court or around the track for three seasons, year in and year out. He knew the names of all the students participating in an activity.
The scholarship award will be given to a graduating senior, who exhibits the qualities of character so well illustrated in Bro. John's life: a spirit of good sportsmanship, a love of math and a record of service to the Mount community.
For more information, please call
Julie Androshick Boyle
Development Office
718 515 6400 ext. 268
julie.androshick@mtstmichael.org
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
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