HIGH ACHIEVERS A Life-Changing Gift

Congratulations to Richard Herrera ’23 and Joseph Queenan ’23 as recipients of Fairfield University’s Company Scholars award. They will attend Fairfield University as part of The Company Scholars program. This unique, cohort-based full scholarship program was founded to assist low income students who attend Jesuit schools.

The program’s namesake derives from the six closest companions of St. Ignatius of Loyola, all of whom were known as “God’s soldiers” and “The Company of Jesus.” These companions carried on the mission of the Society of Jesus by serving the underserved and dedicating their lives to social justice through education.

Students selected to participate in the program become part of a select group, or company, of diverse individuals who are engaged in academic excellence and equipped with a supportive network and a platform to make a difference in their community.

As part of the program, students will actively engage in a creative service project within the greater Fairfield community — one that educates, impacts, and enhances the Jesuit principles of outreach and social justice upon which the University was founded. The Company Scholars’ model allows the University to connect participants with faculty mentors, academic and career advisors, and study abroad and research opportunities in the ‘company’ of a supportive peer group.

Richard and Joseph will join previous Company Scholar

Nicholas Posada ’22 who is now completing his freshman year at Fairfield University.

Philosophy Club Ethics Bowl

Prep’s Philosophy Club competed in Manhattanville’s 8th Regional Ethics Bowl on Jan. 28. This talented group reached the semi-finals for two years running and, this year, made it to the finals! Prep battled fierce competition and swept all three preliminary rounds. Congratulations to the team, from left: Drew Kopchick ’25, Daniel Tristine ’25, Tomas Galloza ’24, Jack Miller ’23, Tim Wong ’23, David Kavasansky ’26, Luis Brea ’23 (team leader), Farrell Nivrose ’24 and Kyle Elliott ’24

Thank you to Coaches Ms. Kathleen Jackson, P25 and Mr. Kevin Kery ’00

Jack Richter Named National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete

Jack Richter was awarded the National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete award. The award goes to a graduating senior who has lettered in football, excelled in the classroom and who has been active in their school or community. Jack is a stellar example of this award. He is a Summa Cum Laude student, a member of the National Honor Society, a peer tutor and has played for the Jesuits Football team all four years at Prep serving as a team captain his senior year. Jack also participated in Kairos and later led a Kairos retreat. Outside of the walls of Prep, he volunteers with the Bridgeport Cowboys inner-city football team as a mentor, and also with Nourish Bridgeport, a program that provides meals for families in need.