Black Tie Gala
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 TH , 2023
THE BURLINGTON MARRIOTT
BURLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Evening Program
6:30
Host Beer and Wine Cocktail Hour
7:30
Welcome ~ Assistant Head of School Susan Belanger Head of School Remarks ~ James Hickey, Ph.D.
60th Anniversary Video Presentation
8:00
Blessing ~ Fr. Ray Dlugos O.S.A., Trustee Dinner & Dessert
9:00 - 11:30
Dancing with Boston’s Favorite Cover Band Hot Mess
Dear Parents, Grandparents, Faculty, Alumni, Alumni Parents, Board of Trustees and Friends,
It is my honor to welcome you to Austin Prep’s 6oth Anniversary Gala. Tonight, we reflect on the accomplishments of yesterday, embrace the opportunities of today, and imagine the future with enormous pride, confidence, and optimism. Austin Prep at 6o serves as a model of innovative leadership, endowed with a community of students, teachers, parents, and alumni always valuing what it means to exemplify the Augustinian values of veritas, unitas, and caritas
As we look back on the last 60 years, I cannot help but think of our legacy of achievement. Austin Prep’s founding Friars began with an idea shared by dreamers and futurists who looked beyond the horizon and imagined a school that would serve us all and shape our faith and our future.
It is truly inspiring to consider the depth and our reach of Austin Prep’s impact. The last decade has witnessed enormous growth and expansion. Austin Prep alumni are contributing every day in the world beyond our campus. Parents are delighted with the return on their investment of shaping people of character who enter the world with Augustinian hearts.
Austin Prep’s mission has served as a guiding light – an unwavering compass – over the years, and it has grown from a solitary idea to a beacon of knowledge and a solid foundation that steadies the relentless aspirations of our students and graduates. The faculty, coaches and staff have shared that mission with the students they teach and mentor, and thousands of students, spanning the last 60 years, have embraced that mission and made it their own. Through their determination and pursuit of the truth, they labor every day in the Lord’s Vineyard.
As we look to our next decade, we will stubbornly embrace the characteristics of an Augustinian education as a catalyst to advance veritas, unitas, and caritas. Our mission inspires us to do everything within our influence to develop a community of people who work together to make the world a better place for current and future generations. We equip students with the requisite skills, competencies, and mindsets to make a tangible difference in a global world.
It is exciting to imagine the endless possibilities of what Austin Prep will become in the next decade through our ongoing work together. Tonight, as we celebrate our achievement, we are also taking our next steps in the Journey ahead to enrich our Augustinian heritage. As St. Augustine reminds us: “The heavenly city—that is the City of God—is on a pilgrimage in this world. Even so, we possess a degree of peace in this life because of our faith. By virtue of that faith, we strive with God’s grace to live lives of righteousness, knowing that each little victory of justice and love, each good action performed in relation to God and our neighbor, provides a glimpse of heavenly peace. For our life here on earth, as well as our eventual life in heaven is inevitably a social life.”
God bless you all!
Sincerely,
James Hickey, Ph.D. P’22,’23,’24,’27
Congratulations to Austin Prep on reaching this remarkable milestone of 60 years!
We, the Board of Trustees, celebrate your unwavering commitment to education and the countless lives you’ve enriched. Here’s to six decades of excellence, and to many more years of shaping bright futures.
AUSTIN
PREP
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Daniel Bouchard P’10, ’14, ’15
Michael Barry, Ph.D. ’79
Thomas Flynn ’83
Michael H. Bravo P’18, ’20
Joseph M. Carregal ’05
Damian Dell’Anno P’10, ’12, ’14
Dr. Steven R. DiSalvo
Fr. Ray Dlugos, O.S.A.
Mark Duggan ’72
Jennifer Fantozzi ’97, P’28
Greg Guinee
John Han P’20
Sun Min Han P’20
Kevin Kerrigan ’89
Mark MacDougall ’74
Barbara Marchetti P’17
R. Kathryn McHugh, Ph.D. ’99
Matthew Pimentel ’01
Dr. Ruben Reyes P’24, ’26
Dr. Anthony Zizza P’26, ’29
Steven M. Burke ’77 (Trustee Emeritus)
James Hickey, Ph.D. P’22, P’23, P’24, ’27 (Head of School)
AUSTIN PREP
Administration
James Hickey, Ph.D. P’22, ’23, ’24, ’27 Head of School
Jonathan Pollard ’97 Associate Head of School
Susan Belanger Assistant Head of School
Michelle Connor P’25, ’28 Assistant Head of School
John Weber P’18, ’20, ’22 Chief Financial Officer
Michael McLaughlin Head of Middle School
Anthony Benning Dean of Students
Patrick Driscoll ’97 Director of Athletics
William Driscoll ’89 Dean of Faculty
Michael Fahey Director of Facilities
Tyler Fleming P’28, ’30 Director of Communications
Kayla Greenwood Dean of Academics
Jess Haas Greus Director of Development
Bradley Harkins Director of Technology
Ryan Patrie Director of Admissions
Cyndy Pitta Director of College Counseling
“For a joy shared by many increases the happiness felt by all when we celebrate together. Each one is fuel to another’s flame.”
~ St. Augustine
CONGRATULATIONS
AUSTIN PREP ON YOUR 60 TH ANNIVERSARY!
We’re beyond grateful to be a part of the Journey.
THE HICKEY FAMILY
Jim, Cindy, Madeline ’22, Ryan ’23, Jared ’24, & Charlie ’27
At Endicott, internships aren’t just a part of education— they define it. Just as Austin Prep molds future leaders, our leading internship program shapes trailblazers who seamlessly integrate classroom insights with practical skills.
The Boston Freightliner and New England Road Equipment Companies Congratulate the Austin Preparatory School on its Diamond Anniversary. Sixty years of providing Excellence in Education and Christian Mission must not go unmarked.
As Plato said:
“There is nothing more divine than education. It is only through education that one truly becomes man.”
We wish you many more years of success!
Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Austin Prep Community on their 60th Anniversary!
Celebrate a legacy of achievement and look to the future with pride, optimism and boundless possibilities.
Congratulations to Dr. Hickey for his leadership and vision that guides Austin Prep on its journey of excellence.
LAWRENCE S. SYKOFF, ED.D. | PRESIDENT, LSS CONSULTING GROUP
Congratulations on 60
years of shaping the lives and sharpening the minds of our children.
We extend our congratulations to Austin Prep on its 60th Anniversary.
–JEFF AND KAREN SHEEHY P’08, ’26
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WARMEST CONGRATULATIONS ON REACHING THE REMARKABLE MILESTONE OF YOUR 60TH ANNIVERSARY!
It’s an honor to have been a part of your journey, and we are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations on this momentous occasion. Your dedication to education and commitment to excellence have been an inspiration to all.
HERE’S TO 60 YEARS OF SUCCESS!
We are excited to continue our collaboration and witness the incredible accomplishments that lie ahead. Congratulations again on this incredible achievement!
