MAY 2016
LEARNING, FAITH & LEADERSHIP A Kennedy Catholic Lancer Publication
COMMUNI-K PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE “If I can see further, it is because I am standing on the shoulders of those that have come before me.” St. Augustine. This past month, I had the pleasure of having lunch at Mount St. Vincent with five former Lancer faculty. Gearing up for our 50th Anniversary year got Joe Faccone scurrying around to track down our Sisters of Providence. Two of my former teachers (Sisters RoseMarie Dillman and John Marie) had been my former lunch dates, until God called them home, so returning to the “Mount” was an excellent suggestion. Sr. Lucy Villanova, Sr. Anita Butler and Sr. Mary Wilson were simply delightful. Jack Fitterer, teacher, administrator and coach and of course, Joe Faccone rounded out my luncheon guests.
Mike Prato - President
Conversations drifted from their collective journey to Kennedy [Catholic], the impact of the community on them and their careers and some of the more memorable teaching moments (and the names of the more rascally students) were shared. The flowers I brought (Joe’s idea, my wallet) were greatly appreciated and guaranteed an invitation to return. On April 23, at precisely 7:35pm, I was honored to toast to the beginning of our 50th year kick off. “Celebrating our past to inspire our future.” We are committed to making that toast a reality in the coming months. Continue to keep your alma mater and this amazing school in your prayers.
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