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Rivals Unite For A Brother
Fairfield Prep hockey goalie James Heber ’23 gave an amazing performance during the team’s game against Xavier Hockey on Jan. 29. That night, he led his team to a 5-2 victory. Heber’s father passed away suddenly in January, so both teams gathered at the beginning of the game to share a prayer.
LADIES NIGHT “SIP ‘N’ SHOP”
The Bellarmine Mothers Guild hosted a “Sip ‘n’ Shop” evening in midOctober as a fun social opportunity to meet and connect with fellow moms and caregivers, as well as shop at a selection of area vendors!
Bellarmine Guild Spreads The Love
Prep Parents are the best! Thank you to the Prep families in each class who hosted delicious breakfasts and lunches throughout the year. Here, the Class of 2023 served Thanksgiving lunch for faculty and staff, plus displayed class photos with messages of thanks! These events are coordinated by the Bellarmine Guild.
DON’T FEAR THE BOO BASH
Fairfield Prep families decked out their trunks and dressed in Halloween costumes for the “Boo Bash” sponsored by the Center for Family Justice in Bridgeport! Their outdoor trunk or treat party for the area families put many smiles on the children’s faces.
COMEDY, MAGIC, AND MIND-READING FUN FOR MOTHERS AND SONS
In September, the Bellarmine Guild held their annual Mother/Son dinner in the Student Life Center. Over 300 attendees enjoyed dinner and a show by Mentalist/Magician Ryan Oaks
Family Shares Heritage
AP Spanish Language students enjoyed a presentation about Argentina and sampled authentic foods on January 19. Alumni parent Ana Ojea Quintana, P’17, ’19, ’22 spoke, accompanied by her son, Harvard-graduate Marcos Ojea Quintana ’22 and joined by John Hopkins-graduate Ian Whamond ’21. The students tasted traditional empanadas, drank “Mate” Argentinian tea and ate delicious alfajores cookies brought by the Ojea Quintana family.