"On behalf of the Admissions Committee, it is my pleasure to offer you admission to the MIT Class of 2015. You stood out as one of the most talented and promising students in one of the most competitive applicant pools in the history of the Institute..."

"Congratulations! On behalf of the Committee of on Admissions, I am delighted to offer you enrollment into the Notre Dame First Year Class of 2015...."

"Your application to Cornell University has been reviewed by the admissions committee and I am writing to let you know that you will be offered admission to Cornell...."

These are just a few examples of the the good news coming from universities near and far for Mount Seniors, including MIT, Williams, Cornell, Princeton, Notre Dame, Marist, Georgetown, City College, Iona, Fordham, Manhattan College, SUNY Albany, Westchester Community College and PACE University. 

And many more letters and scholarships are expected by the end of April!!! We will keep you posted on these wonderful results. Congratulations to our Mount Seniors, who have worked very hard on their college application process!

Mount students are pulling their weight, and more! Here are figures for one-rep max-outs for bench, power clean and squat for the 2014/2015  school year.  Mount Coaches and Trainers Moses Tajong and Jayson Holt run the off-season Strength and Conditioning program. Says Tajong, "It makes our student bigger stronger and faster." 

Mr. Eugene P. Conese '47 passed away on March 19, 2015. Mr. Conese is survived by his son, Gene Conese, Jr., and his daughter, Deborah Conese Eagan, Members of Winged Foot Golf Club.

Mr. Matthew J. Merritt, Jr. '50 passed away on March 7, 2015. He was 83 years old. Born in Queens, N.Y. Sept. 15, 1931, he was the beloved son of Matthew J. and Grace Ferry Merritt.  Matthew Merritt attended Mount St. Michael Preparatory School, received his undergraduate degree from St. John's University and his Law Degree from Fordham University. Matt Merritt founded Valleyhead and Bennington Schools and dedicated his life to helping at risk youth. 

He was particularly fond of his local community and generously supported many organizations. He was also a true patriot and proudly served the United States Army as a First Lieutenant. He took his greatest pride in his family and held a deep and abiding love for them. He will be missed by so many and will never be forgotten.

His wife of nearly 50 years, Jerry Anne Merritt, passed three years ago. He leaves behind his loving children, Mary Elizabeth, Ellen, Matthew, Edward, Charles, and Magi; their partners; and his adored grandchildren, Ruby, Emma, Sam, Matthew, Eli, Cate and Elizabeth. He is also survived by his former wife, Dalija.

A memorial service will be held at St. Ann's Church in Lenox on April 11, at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Christian Center in Pittsfield, Mass. in care of the ROCHE FUNERAL HOME, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240.

Mr. Thomas A. Barnard '54 passed away at the beginning of March.

Francis J. O'Rourke '57 passed away on the evening of March 24 after a prolonged illness of several years. He died at home surrounded by his loving wife, Jean and family.

 Frank was the father of six children, three sons, and three daughters, all married, and the grandfather of 15 grandchildren some of whom have already graduated from college, or soon will. Frank and Jean would have been married for 54 years in May of this year.

Frank retired from his beloved NY City Fire Department in 1990, after 35 years of dedicated service, having risen thru the ranks to Battalion Chief. He was cited often for rescues he made, or assisted in, of fire victims. He was one of the founding members of the NYFD Bagpipe and Drum Band in the late 1950s, and learned to play the bagpipes by much hard  and diligent practice. He marched in many a St. Patrick's Day Parade(s), and sadly at many NYFD funerals.  

During the 1970s the Federal Government sponsored a program, due to the shortage of qualified RNs, for retiring police officers and firemen to undertake nursing studies at NYU Bellevue Hospital....but on their own time. It took him several years, but he graduated and passed the State exam and became a licensed RN. He didn't retire from the NYFD until 1990, but used that expertise to assist injured, and sick people, in emergency calls that the Fire Department responded to.

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%

Joe Leanza '76

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

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

On Friday, Gill came off the bench in the first half with his team trailing, 17-13, and went right to work with assists on two buckets to tie the game and a breakaway layup off a long rebound to give Dartmouth the lead. In the second half with the score tied at 51, he fueled an 18-4 run with three assists, a three-pointer and a conventional three-point play. Gill then proceeded to knock down six foul shots in the final three minutes to help seal the win.

Less than 24 hours later, Gill spearheaded a 16-2 run to end the first half with a pair of triples, two assists and a steal as Dartmouth took a 26-14 advantage into the locker room. When the Big Red whittled a 20-point deficit down to eight in a two-minute span, Gill was there to stem the tide, stealing a pass and assisting on a fast-break layup. He also provided a driving layup to keep the difference at 10, then sank four free throws in the final 1:35 to secure the sweep.