Event Highlights

LEFT: The golfers get ready to head out for an afternoon on the course. RIGHT: A participant hopes he gets the right line on his putt.

HEADMASTER SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT

One hundred golfers gathered for the Headmaster Scholarship Golf Tournament at the Dedham Golf and Polo Club on May 16. The outing successfully raised funds for St. Sebastian’s Headmaster Scholarship which provides financial aid to students. Blessed with a beautiful day, parents, grandparents, parents of alumni, alumni and friends enjoyed a wonderful afternoon on the course. During an outdoor reception, participants heard from our Men’s Association President Mike Frisoli and Headmaster Bill Burke, and with help from Marty Kane ’84 P’22, we auctioned off some fantastic golf items and getaways. Champions of the tournament were Jim Freehill P’21, Tom Clarke GP’19, Mike Fotiades P’19, and Mark Farley P’19,’25. Thank you to our Golf Committee members Mike Frisoli P’17,’19,’21,’22,’26, Mike Muldowney P’12,’16,’22, Richard Walsh P’22,’24 and Rick Sutphin P’26 and all of our sponsors and participants for their generous support of the tournament.

Catching Up with Parents of Alumni

One of the sure signs that Arrows truly are forever is the Parents of Alumni Reception. Hosting this event on campus on April 28 and seeing many familiar faces for the first time since 2019 was a spring highlight. Special thanks to Brendan Sullivan, our Dean of Students, for speaking to the crowd and filling them in on the many twists and turns taken to keep the students in class and on campus for the past two years. Fr. John Arens and Headmaster Bill Burke also delivered remarks and a warm welcome to those assembled.

Parents of alumni, Kathleen O’Connell and Ted Hoff P’11,’13, catch up with Headmaster Burke.

Guild of St. Irene Fashion Show

Mothers from across the grades gathered in the West Campus Center’s Wrestling Room for a great night out to celebrate the Guild of St. Irene Closing Event & Fashion Show on May 5. During the cocktail hour, guests had a chance to both shop and mingle. While attendees enjoyed dinner, senior moms made their way down the catwalk dressed in the latest fashion trends courtesy of Details and Goods. Special thanks to the fabulous five Fashion Show Chairs (L-R)—Shu Li P’25, Elizabeth Derenzo P’20,’22,’24,’27, Staci Bailey P’23, Daniela Muldowney P’12,’16,’22 and Paula Lordi P’18,’23—who organized a fantastic night of fashion, fun and festivities.

A Special Celebration for the Class of 2022 Parents

Parents of the Class of 2022 gathered on the afternoon of Monday, May 30, to celebrate their sons and kick off graduation week at the Senior Parent Dinner. A cocktail hour was held in the Class of 2019 and 2020 Faculty Commons, followed by the formal blessing and dedication of the Class of 2022 Entry and the Class Brotherhood Fund. The Class of 2022 Entry is a welcome refresh to the Academic Building and was part of an anonymous gift challenge to the class. Thanks to the parents’ extraordinary support, the Class of 2022 Brotherhood Fund achieved a record level.

Dinner followed on the Class of 2007 Terrace at the Griffith Headmaster’s House and this tight knit crowd stayed until sunset to enjoy one another’s company. One senior mom remarked, “It was fabulous to be at Bill and Patty’s house with so many parents. This group of people shares a camaraderie like no other I have ever experienced since my children have been in school.” Headmaster Burke ended the evening with remarks about savoring both the moments and the memories of this time in their sons’ lives.

TOP: Parents of the Class of 2022 gather around Fr. John Arens as he blesses the Class of 2022 Entry. MIDDLE: Johanna Elias, Karen Johnson, Carolyn Carroll, Chris Hahm, Kathleen Ix, Grace Marie White and Jill Toomey; BOTTOM LEFT: Sean Albertson, Matt Noone ’86 and John Cox; BOTTOM RIGHT: Sheryl and Chris Boland with Michelle Gallagher.

HENRY T. LANE RINK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

He shoots, he scores!

We are thrilled to announce that we have not only reached but exceeded the Henry T. Lane Rink Improvement Project goal of $3.128 million!

We embarked on the rink project in December 2019, just months prior to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign slowed as we entered the lockdown; however, design work continued. With the arrival of students back on campus in the fall of 2020 and the Spirit & People Campaign complete, we reignited the rink initiative.

In April 2022, with the goal line in sight, a generous donor challenged the Arrows Hockey community to raise $150,000, and match dollar for dollar all new and increased gifts to the project made before June 30 (up to $150,000), that when met would complete the $3.128 million campaign. Our Arrows Hockey community responded enthusiastically to the challenge, surpassing the goal, with over 200 donors committing $3,158,445 in gifts and pledges as of June 30, 2022.

The construction of the base project is on schedule to be substantially completed by early September. One piece of the project that will be delayed is the existing upper-level viewing glass replacement, due to design issues and inflated pricing. Alternative solutions and glass vendors are being considered as we work toward completion of this component of the project.

We look forward to celebrating the opening of the new facility with the St. Sebastian’s community at the Henry T. Lane Rink Rededication Celebration on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Guests are invited to a memorial Mass for Henry Lane ’49, P’77, longtime teacher, hockey coach, and Athletic Director of St. Sebastian’s, followed by a short program, lunch and tours of the newly enhanced rink.

Whether playing for the team or cheering from the stands, Arrows Hockey has always been a source of great pride for St. Sebastian’s. We are grateful for the unwavering support of the Arrows Hockey community and all who supported the rink project. The improvements to the rink will provide the best experience for our players and an elevated experience for the legions of students, alumni, parents, and faculty that pack Henry’s Corner for home games.

Go Arrows Hockey!

The rink will feature new permanent bleachers and viewing platforms. The first row will be level with the height of the boards, ensuring our fans won’t miss any action on the ice.

A design mock-up of the Arrows Hockey Achievement Wall located in the new warming room, featuring photographs and plaques celebrating the achievements of many teams and players.

101%

$3,128,976

Rink Project Goal

$3,158,445

Total Gifts & Pledges

The rink’s new cement subsurface was poured on July 7.

CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE

John J. Doherty ’62 P’86 ’87 GP’17 ’25 Timothy P. Doherty ’87 P’17 James L. Elcock ’77 P’08 Michael J. Grier ’93 P‘22 Noah P. Hanifin ‘15 Joseph G. Harney ’92 P’21’24 ’27 Joseph A. Hulbig ’92 P’28 Michael A. & Lori J. Joyce P ’17 ’20 Stephen P. Maskell ’74 P’09 Peter J. McLaughlin ’55 GP’13 ‘19 ‘24 ’24 John A. Murphy P ‘17 ’20 John B. Sullivan, Jr. ’66 P’00 Joseph L. Tansey, Jr. ’69 P’03 Noah P. Welch ’01

PROJECT SCOPE

• New state-of-the-art boards and glass shielding system with flexible glass to improve player safety • New permanent bleachers and viewing platforms to improve the experience for spectators and fans;

The first row of the bleachers will be level with the height of the boards, ensuring our fans won’t miss any action on the ice • New main level warming room featuring photographs and plaques celebrating the achievements of many teams and players; Muraled walls will flank the entrance to the warming room, celebrating the rich heritage and history of Arrows Hockey • Photo display of each Arrows varsity hockey team dating back to the inception of the program • New pipes and concrete rink floor, replacing the current sand floor. The surface will allow flexibility as a multi-functional space during the off-season • West wall improvements featuring St. Sebastian’s logo, a new scoreboard and banner display • East wall improvements featuring a new scoreboard, banner display and prominent display of the American flag • Install infrastructure for livestreaming and recording of games • New skate-proof interlocking floor tile throughout the rink

To learn more about the Henry T. Lane Rink Improvement Project, please visit henrylanerink.org or contact Rich Arms at 781-247-0116 or Lesley Day at 781-247-0120.

Three

Generations of HOOPS

In a team loaded with talent, it was quite a basketball season for the Arrows, including co-captain Trevor Mullin ’23. It was not just the victories that led to an ISL title, but the moments within the season that Trevor and his teammates will remember. Among those in the stands to watch it all unfold were his father, Steve Mullin ’84, captain of the team in 1983-84, and his grandfather, Joe Ferrone ’54, who played for the Arrows from 1952-54.

For Steve, it’s been incredible to see his son excelling at a sport he’s always loved—and to do it while wearing the “red and black”. From the time he began his days as an Arrow in the 8th grade, Steve played several sports, earning a letter in each of them, including football, cross country and tennis. However, it was basketball where he stood out, starting on the team as a sophomore. During his junior year, the Arrows had a remarkable season, which began in the old St. Sebastian’s gym on Nonantum Hill and ended on Greendale Avenue. The team compiled a 22-2 mark overall, including the New England Class C Championship game against Thayer.

The following season, with Steve at the helm as captain, the team won a share of the ISL title with BB&N and Nobles and returned to the New England’s as defending champs. Even after missing six weeks of his last season as an Arrow due to a knee injury, Steve, along with his teammate John Bean ’85, was selected to the All-League Team and later honored with a selection to the Boston Herald All-Scholastic Team. Steve credits the leadership of Coach John Borden as a key factor in the Arrows’ success: “He ran all his practices and games with a lot of precision; everything was unbelievably organized. I realized at a young age that hard work and discipline could really make the difference and recognize now how valuable that skillset is.”

Those core principles of success have endured as Trevor has followed in his father’s footsteps. When he was younger, Trevor played many sports, but by the time he arrived at St. Sebastian’s in the 7th grade, basketball became his passion, where he focused all his energy. Steve was there to guide him along the way, serving as his town, travel and club team coach. “My dad has been a great mentor,” noted Trevor. “He knows everything about me, everything about my game. He’s my technical guy, the one I look for if I have a bad game.” While Steve is the one who pushes Trevor’s game, his mother, Katherine, serves as the morale booster: “When I’m down, she’s the one who lightens my spirit.” Trevor’s grandfather, Joe, simply loves to watch his grandson play, with the added bonus that it’s for his high school alma mater. One of seven children, Joe attended St. Sebastian’s when the school was still in its infancy, followed by three of his brothers, Dan ’55, Richard ’64 and Michael ’65. Joe was an excellent student, serving as class president three of his four years on Nonantum Hill. He was also quite active in the field of athletics, playing football, basketball and serving as captain of the tennis team. “There were so few students that you could go out for any sport and still be on the team,” quipped Joe. As a member of the basketball team, he recalls being surrounded by great athletes like Jim Brosnahan ’52 and guided by Fr. Gilmartin and Frank Power, both fantastic coaches. Joe recently discovered a chenille letter “S” with a basketball on it from his senior year when sorting through some old stuff and passed this special memento onto Trevor. Coincidentally, two of Joe’s six children, Katherine and Stephanie, married St. Sebastian’s alumni, and his grandson, Alex Baynes, is also in the Class of 2023. Alex, another outstanding athlete, will be the captain of the varsity soccer team this fall, giving Joe another Arrow to route for from

Trevor Mullin ’23 (center) with his father, Steve Mullin ’84 and grandfather, Joe Ferrone ’54.

LEFT: Joe Ferrone ’54 (#12) with his teammates on the 1953-54 varsity basketball team. RIGHT: Captain Steve Mullin ’84 takes a shot for the Arrows during their ISL Championship season in 1984.

the sidelines. “I’m really happy Alex and Trevor have found a place here,” shared Joe. “I live only about a mile away and it’s been incredible to watch the growth of the school, both in terms of the physical plant and the offerings. It’s impressive and getting better all the time.” Joe is glad there’s one thing about the school that hasn’t changed—the role that faith plays in laying a strong foundation. “It wasn’t evident to me at the time, but as I think back on it, I realize faith was an important part of my experience at St. Sebastian’s.” These days, Joe is a retired orthopedic surgeon, who lives vicariously through his nine grandchildren and their various extracurricular pursuits. Trevor has two older sisters that have also excelled in their sport—Maddie is a basketball player at Brown and Kaitlin is on the swim-dive team at Duke. Given his proximity to campus, Joe makes it to every basketball game at St. Sebastian’s and travels with Katherine and Steve to away games as well. “Watching Trevor has been a great aspect of growing into the eighties,” shared Joe. “Even though I’m his grandfather, there’s no question, he is awfully good.”

Indeed, Trevor is a phenomenal player, beginning his career on the varsity team at St. Sebastian’s as an 8th grader. “He’s a very skilled, high IQ player and a lot of fun to watch,” noted Steve. Trevor was elected as a captain in his junior year and will help lead the team again in his senior year before heading to play at Yale, which also happens to be where Joe attended medical school. His talent and passion for the game have certainly played a role in his success, but it’s been crafted through years of hard work and determination. “Trevor is the player he is today because of his work ethic,” observed Coach Dave Hinman. “He is constantly in the gym improving his skills and works out with a purpose to get better every day.”

Trevor’s advisor, Ryan Sanderson, notes that what makes him a great student-athlete is his approach: “In the classroom, he thrives on group discussions and learning with his peers. On the court, he leads his teammates through his actions and his words. He wants everyone to be playing their best and that starts with him.” Even during the many challenges presented by COVID-19 during his sophomore season, Trevor’s work ethic carried him through. Playing a limited schedule against a handful of teams and with no fans in the stands was tough, but it didn’t stop him and his teammates from using that time to get better as individuals and as a team. “One of the biggest lessons basketball has taught me is to be patient and let the game come to me.”

“Our team, even to this day, is still a close group of friends. It’s bonding when you’re fortunate enough to win something like an ISL championship.”

—Steve Mullin ’84, P’23

That patience and hard work paid off as the Arrows embarked on the 2021-22 season, determined to win the ISL title. “I remember that first game with fans again felt like the Super Bowl,” recalled Trevor. “Everything had been dead silent and when everyone was back, it seemed like the loudest gym I’ve ever heard.” Every game that followed was exciting, including when Trevor scored his 1000th point in a St. Sebastian’s uniform during the Class A Showcase game against Brunswick on December 17. Trevor became the 13th player in school history to reach the historic mark and the gym, filled with many members of his family and what felt like the whole student body, went wild. “When I looked up and saw all my supporters who have been there, it was a great moment.”

Another highlight of the season for Trevor came in the pivotal game against Belmont Hill on January 28 in which the Arrows won 90-88 in two overtimes. With only a second left in the first overtime, Trevor hit two free throws, extending the game for another four minutes, and fought with his teammates to secure the victory. Trevor finished the night with a career high of 39 points. “I remember shaking hands with Bill Burke at the end of the game and he said, ‘this is one for the books,’” shared Joe.

After winning the league for the first time since 1984 (the first outright title since 1977), the Arrows made it to the NEPSAC Semifinals and set a new school record with 23 wins—another accomplishment that Trevor and his teammates will always cherish. In recognition of his stellar season, Trevor was named MVP of the ISL and a Class A All-Star. As a member of the last team that won an ISL title, Steve knows that the memories Trevor made will last long beyond this season. “Our team, even to this day, is still a close group of friends. It’s bonding when you’re fortunate enough to win something like an ISL championship.” In fact, many of Steve’s teammates and classmates have been coming to watch Trevor play over the past few years, and thoroughly enjoyed watching Arrows basketball be back on top this season.

This strong sense of brotherhood, something for which St. Sebastian’s has always been known, was reflected in the packed stands at every home game. Henry’s Corner came out in full force to support the team. “The fan environment at St. Sebastian’s is pretty special, and so many of the alumni who came back to watch the games were overwhelmed by it,” said Steve. Joe agreed, “The sense of school spirit is very impressive.”

In the stands at every home and away game were Trevor’s biggest supporters—his parents and of course, his grandfather, Joe. “Even at games that are far away, I always see his face, he’s always there in the corner with my mom and my dad, watching.” It’s not often that three generations of one family attend the same school and even more unusual that they play on the same team. “I know how special it is to have my grandfather and father be at my games,” acknowledged Trevor. “It’s honestly been one of the biggest honors of my life.”

TOP LEFT: Joe with his Arrow grandsons, Trevor and Alex, on Grandparents & Special Friends Day. TOP RIGHT: Trevor poses for a photo with his parents, Steve and Katherine, while holding the ball used to score his 1000th point. BOTTOM: Henry’s Corner goes wild, rushing the courts to congratulate Trevor after he becomes the 13th Arrow to score 1,000 points while playing for St. Sebastian’s.