Alumni Notes
Mike "Mule" Mulach '69, who attended STM for a Postgraduate year, dropped us a line from his home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He noted "The lesson's learned in discipline and working with others to achieve a common goal has paid off for me in life and working for a major corporation. All the best to the teammates and PG class of '69." During his time at STM, Mike was a member of the football and golf teams.
Mike is a National Account Representative for the Xerox Corporation. He's been with Xerox for 32 years, with his major account being Office Depot. After graduating from T-More, he attended St. Thomas University in Miami and earned a degree in Business Management in 1973.
A Long Island native, Mike traded in the harsh winters of the Northeast for the tropical climate of Florida, where he can indulge in his passion for golf as much as possible!
11/04/09
Masato Matsumura '88 was gracious in donating his time to an admissions fair in Tokyo, Japan. Masato met with STM Assistant Director of Admissions Gabe Rotman and Admissions representative Mami Ladd in Tokyo to help recruit future Chancellors.
Masato and his family live in Japan, where he is the president of a trading company. Masato and his wife have three children.
Dennis Faulk '69 of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania has embarked upon a post-retirement career as a businessman. He is the proprietor of an antique and collectible shop, a furniture store, a general store, and a fresh cut flower shop. All of the businesses are run on a 120-year old dairy farm encompassing 14 acres. He noted he would love to hear from old friends Fred Gunther '69, Jack Dunn '69, and John Pellucci '69.
Jeff DeRosia '03 has relocated to Louisiana, where he is working for IVC Technologies. Jeff is hoping to return to New England for December's Alumni Hockey Game, where he will play with former teammate and current Chancellor coach Alex Savioli '03.
The inaugural Brian Nelligan '91 Memorial Golf Tournament was held at the Sterling Country Club in August of 2009. Brian had been teaching and coaching at Sterling High School at the time of his unexpected passing. 134 golfers turned out to celebrate his life at this event. Congratulations to STM's Headmaster James F. Hanrahan, Jr. '72 and Dean of Students Tim Viands for winning the tourney with a score of 15 under par. Proceeds of the tourney will help to establish and support a scholarship in Brian's name at St. Thomas More School.
Thanks to the alumni who turned out for STM's special events this past spring. The alumni lacrosse game was organized by Head lax coach Jon Hastings. Among those participating were Alex Manwaring '12, Kiernan Daly '04, Jon Guzman '06, Ian Sweeney '03, Alex Savioli '03, Drew Lyons '07 and Ben Lyons '06. Anthony Cucuzza '06 cheered his fellow alumni on from the stands as they competed against the varsity lacrosse team. The alumni lacrosse game will return to Spring Spree Day on Saturday, May 1, 2010.
STM's golf tournament was held in June of 2009. Despite June's gloom in regards to the ever present rain, we managed to have a fabulous time and hosted some faithful alumni. Nick Conti '00, Tim Pavidis '00, and Jason Bugbee '01, Hugh Casey '97 and his younger brother Alex Casey '08 also brought their foursome. Ryan Taranto '05 was pleasantly surprised when he won closest to the pin. Joe Daly '66 once again served as Master of Ceremonies, while both Joe and Bob Malerba '66 did a great deal of behind the scenes work on the golf committee. Director of Admissions Tim Riordan '79 and Headmaster James F. Hanrahan, Jr. '72 were among the STM faculty/staff who also hit the links to support the school. gathered a foursome together for the event.
Marquis Jones '07 is one of many young alumni making headlines in their college athletic careers. Marquis, who plays basketball for Division I University of Rhode Island Rams, was featured on ESPN's Sportscenter . His game winning lay-up in overtime versus Dayton was highlighted as the Top 10 Play of the Day in February of 2009. Marquis attended STM for his senior and postgraduate years, playing PG Basketball for Coach Jere Quinn. Marquis and his good friend Victor Adesanya '06 both attend URI, where Vic plays football for the Rams.
