Alumni News
Spring Spree, '10 Scheduled for May 1, 2010
What better way to kick off the month of May than with the St. Thomas More School Spring Spree & Open House!
Paul L. Jones, '74 Passes Away
Paul Jones, '74 passed away on November 10, 2009 at Yale-New Haven Hospital after a long illness. He leaves his wife Cathy Lundgren Jones and their two sons, Christopher and Ryan. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends.
STM Welcomes New Alumni/Public Relations Coordinator
02/17/10
St. Thomas More School is happy to announce that Brendan Caffrey '04 has been named as the new Alumni/Public Relations Coordinator in the Development Office.
Tenth Annual STM Career Day Scheduled for 03/18/10
St. Thomas More School’s Tenth Annual 2009-2010 Career Day has been scheduled for Thursday, March 18, 2010 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Our students always look forward to this event. As this is the tenth anniversary, we want to break tradition and add variety and increase presentations this year. So, we are inviting EVERYONE who wants to participate to contact sschnaidt@stmct.org or shennessey@stmct.org. Even if you don’t want to be a speaker, please feel free to come observe and have lunch with the students. Our students, especially the seniors and post-graduates, sincerely appreciate your experiences in college and the workforce. Honesty about your successes and failures helps them prepare for their future. Please take the time to come to STM and share some of your life with the boys.
Alumni Hockey Game Scheduled for 12/17/09!
11/4/09
Grab your hockey gear and dust off your skates. The annual Alumni Hockey Game will be held at 2:50 p.m. on Thursday, December 17th, at the Norwich Municipal Ice Rink. Former STM hockey and lax standout Alex Savioli '03 has returned to campus to teach and invites his fellow alumni to join him on the ice. The game brings many hockey faithful to Southeastern Connecticut. A party will follow at the Holiday Inn in Norwich, known for some of the best pizza and wings in town. For further information, contact Director of Alumni Relations MaryLou Gannotti at mgannotti@stmct.org.
Two Alumni Inducted into NE Basketball Hall of Fame
10/08/09
Congratulations to Jack Phelan ’73 and Cas Grygorcewicz ’69 for their inductions into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame. Jack Phelan ’73, a former PG Basketball Standout and current member of the Board of Trustees, was nominated for his play at T-More. Cas Grygorcewicz ’69, who played for fellow Norwich native Nick Macarchuk while at STM, was nominated for his career coaching the Mitchell College Women’s Basketball Team. The New England Basketball Hall of Fame is now located at Mohegan Sun, after moving from the University of Rhode Island. St. Thomas More School is well represented in the Hall of Fame, which includes PG Coach Jere Quinn and the ’91-’92 PG Team, winners of the New England Prep School Championship.
Jim Zapf, '70 Passes Away
9/16/09
Jim Zapf, '70 passed away on September 16, 2009. Deepest sympathies to his wife Laurie Zapf and all of his family and friends.
S. Andrew MacDonald, '00 Passes Away
S. Andrew McDonald ’00 passed away on Wednesday, June 17th, in San Francisco. He had just relocated to the city four days prior to his untimely death
Andrew graduated from STM in May of 2000 and then attended the University of Montana. He was an accomplished skier, snowboarder, and surfer and pursued his passion across the country. He had been trained in mountaineering and wilderness survival skills. Andrew had also devoted himself to art and was to attend art school in San Francisco to further study oil and canvas paintings.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to Andrew’s parents Mary Beth and Scott McDonald and his sister Leigh Anne.
Golf '09
6/22/09
A few passing showers did not deter the STM faithful from coming out for the Ninth Annual Golf Classic. Thank you to all of our generous sponsors and enthusiastic participants. This year's Golf Classic at River Ridge Golf Course was a success. The winning foursome included Bob Bugbee, John Elliott, Shayne McAvoy and Dr. Ravi Prakash. Coming in a very close second were past champions Headmaster Jamie Hanrahan '72, Jeff Hanley, Sr., Jeff Hanley, Jr. and Tim Ashburner. The third place foursome included STM's Jere Quinn, Tim Riordan '79, Emmett Riley and Tom Alquist. Joe Daly '66 won the longest drive, and Ryan Taranto '05 was closest to the pin.
Thanks to the alumni who showed their support for the event. Those present included Hugh Casey '97, Alex Casey '08, Nick Conti '00, Tim Pavidis '00, Jason Bugbee '01, Ryan Taranto '05, and golf committee members Joe Daly '66 and Bob Malerba '66. 18-holes of golf, a full reception and some great raffle prizes were all part of the fun. All proceeds of the event directly benefit the St. Thomas More School Chancellor's Fund.
Alumni Win 11-6 vs. STM Chancellors
Fans Brave Chilly Weather to attend RI Reception
Over 110 Guests at 8th Annual Founder's Dinner
Hartford Club Reception Held 10/15/08
