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N e xt man U p !Prep Man Up!Taken from the commencement address given byDr. Yohuru Williams ’89, Fairfield University Dean, College of Arts & SciencesDuring the injury-plagued 2015football season it becamefashionable in the NFL to speakof “Next Man Up.” In team sports,every player on the roster has an importantrole. No one player is bigger than the team. Ifany player should be felled in the heat of battle,then the next man in the rotation should beready to step up and take his place on the fieldof play.“Next Man Up” as Prep men know doesn’tonly apply to sports. Over the course of yourfour years of training in these hallowed hallsyou have come to appreciate the essentialmission of Jesuit education to be “Men forOthers.”In a world ripe with opportunity,overflowing with beauty and yet consumed byfear it should not surprise you that the nextman has often been a Prep Man. You won’tread about their exploits in the newspapers.They don’t often make headlines. And theydon’t all run soup kitchens. Although youwould be hard pressed not to find them amongany army of volunteers.Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J., and his Jesuitbrothers declared preparing youth to be “Menand women for others as the paramountobjective of Jesuit education.” In doing so theyhoped to advance the Church’s greater mission“for redemption of the human race and itsliberation from every oppressive situation.” AsArrupe conceptualized the problem:“Only by being a Man for Others does onebecome fully human, not only in the merelynatural sense, but in the sense of being thespiritual man of Saint Paul. He is the manfilled with the Spirit; and we know whoseSpirit that is: the Spirit of Christ, who gavehis life for the salvation of the world; the Godwho, by becoming Man, became, beyond allothers, a Man for Others.”When the clouds of dissension and thethunder of discontent threaten ominouslyover the sea of hope. Prep Man Up.And lest you ever forget what those corevalues are I invite you to return to the gardenin your mind and reflect on the meaning ofPrep. Think of the letters in the word Prep ofthe special mission with which you have beenentrusted. Let it guide you, and inspire you.4Prep Todaycommit to through to the end. It’s about beinga finisher. As scientist and former Presidentof India, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam observed, “Whenwe tackle obstacles, we find hidden reservesof courage and resilience we did not know wehad. And it is only when we are faced withfailure do we realize that these resources werealways there within us. We only need to findthem and move on with our lives.”E v olv eP urpos ef u lFirst and foremost, P— Remember to bePurposeful. Contemplation and the desire tofind purpose are the first steps toward truediscernment—helping one to sort out whatis important and what is not and how best topursue those things of true value and service.As Socrates provocatively instructed, “theunexamined life is not worth living.” Suchcontemplation should always bring you backto the question of how best to be of service toothers. Baseball great Jackie Robinson said, “Alife is not important except in the impact ithas on other lives.” Decisions about how bestto be of service begin in earnest in the solitudeof contemplation. Over the last four years wehave asked you to ponder three questions:Who am I? Whose am I? Who am I called tobe? You are sons and brothers. You belong tothe community. You are Men for Others. Neverforget that and what you have learned here.Always return to the temple of knowledgeboth in moments of your greatest triumphand deepest despair to make sure your moralcompass is directing you to the places whereyou might best share your light.R esil ienc eThe second letter R is for Resilience. Youhave also shown yourself to be resilient notjust by making it to this stage in your lives,but also by your resolve to finish the race.Resilience is resolving to see whatever youThe E is for Evolving. To be successful in lifeyou have to learn how to be flexible, adaptableand prepared to evolve. Your willingness toadapt, amend, acclimate and acclimatize willserve you well. Where others see obstaclesyou will see opportunities, where lesserminds see roadblocks you will see highwaysof hope restricted only by the bounds ofyour imagination. Never forget that there isalways room to evolve, to grow, personally,professionally, and spiritually. You will find asleaders, that when you are willing to evolveothers will evolve and grow with you— carriedforward by the force of your will and thepower of your light. Don’t forget to let it shine.P at ienc eThe final P is for Patience. You have madeit this far by hard work and faith. You willneed the same patience and fortitude for theroad ahead. Remember that Prep Men playthe long game. They prepare for the day thattheir number will be called and they mustbe ready. They understand that the road topreparedness comes through service. Thatthey must weather the tempest of self-doubtfortified with knowledge that they will notface these storms alone. For Prep Men don’tpass the torch— they fire hope. They do notyield to despair—in a world crying out forenlightened leadership they find meaningand purpose. They do not seek to conquer—they seek to connect seeing the world as aboundless sea of opportunity in which onesingle solitary life dedicated to others canproduce seismic ripples enough to inspirehope and even wash away ignorance, andinjustice. This is the Fairfield Prep way.Congratulations class of 2016, Men of Honorand Men of Purpose. The bells are ringing.Answer the call. Next Man Up! Prep Man Up!

The Senior Farewell Address by Jack O’ConnorWe will leave Prep, but we must not let Prep leave usLike all classes before us,the Class of 2016 began ourjourney as a fragmentedand we will always be Jesuits atheart. In the future, when askedby someone in the street whatbunch of ninth graders withnervous twitches and raginghormones. We were defined bythe towns from which we hailed.We were nervous about missingthe train. We were nervous aboutmeeting girls at the mixers. Wewere nervous about pop quizzes,or should I say “opportunities towe learned from senior SocialEthics class, we will answer, withconfidence, just community andhuman dignity. When asked torecite St. Ignatius’ Prayer forGenerosity, we will undoubtedlyrespond with those wordswhich we know so well. Whenasked by our bosses why we areexcel,” in English class. However,despite the awkwardness, webonded. We came together asyoung freshmen and initiatedthe process of building theClass of 2016. Over the past fourlate to our first day on the job,with our shirts untucked, andour ties uncinched, completelyunprepared to sell copiers, we willsmile, and respond in the onlyway we know how. “Train bus.”years, we have become morethan classmates, more thanteammates, more than peers. Wehave become, in the truest sense,brothers.In the classroom we havelearned together. On the fields,on the ice, in the pool, on thestage, we have performedtogether. In the stands at theWhale or at Mohegan Sun, wehave cheered together. We havereveled in victory together.We have mourned together indefeat and tragedy. We studiedtogether before a test, and mettogether after the test, agreeingwhere we are called to travel awaythat we should’ve studied more.Regardless the activity, we did ittogether. This is the brotherhood,the camaraderie, that FairfieldPrep cultivates. Althoughundeniably wonderful, the tests,quizzes, projects and essays arenot the reason why the Class offrom the comfort of familiarityand toward the promise ofuncertainty, we must not forgetwhat we have had these past fouryears.We will inevitably depart oncethis ceremony concludes, and wewill take off our dinner jackets2016 loved Prep. There is no doubt,that the togetherness we shareis the reason why we got out ofbed each day to enter the doors ofArrupe.This very togetherness is whywe should not forget about Prep.In this time of change and growthand we will move on with ourday. We will leave Prep, but wemust not let Prep leave us. Onour future journeys, althoughwe may not brandish the FP, wewill have the knowledge, values,and friendships that this greatinstitution has instilled within usThe memories that we haveshared over the past four years atFairfield Prep have been nothingshort of incredible. I speak thetruth when I say that my bestfriends are seated here in AlumniHall this morning. No matterhow far we travel, or how lostwe feel, we will always knowthat, as part of this brotherhood,we will always have each other.Gentlemen, I could not be prouderto be a part of the Fairfield PrepClass of 2016. Thank you for anamazing journey. Hail Fairfield.(Excerpts from speech)Commencement honorsThe St. Edmund Campion, S.J. Awardhonors that senior who has demonstratedan enthusiastic quest for academicexcellence which leads him to explorethe possibilities of self, faith, goodnessand justice in the worldBrendan L. RooneyThe St. Francis Xavier, S.J. Award honorsthat student who by his choices and hisactions has taken advantage of the fullarray of opportunities and experiencesoffered throughout his four years at Prep.Ex Aequo: Grant H. Stone andSohail S. PatelAndrew Crane, Fr. Simisky, S.J., and Matthew JakabThe St. John Berchmans, S.J. Awardhonors that senior whose faith has ledhim to become a man of conscience,compassion and action in service ofothers for the greater glory of God.Ex Aequo: Alexander J. Norton andConnor H. TuiteThe Reverend Pedro Arrupe, S.J.Award honors that senior whosevitality of faith frees him to be a “Manfor Others.”Ex Aequo: Matthew Jakab andAndrew S. CraneThe St. Peter Claver, S.J. Awardhonors that senior who hasdistinguished himself by his leadershipand his commitment to the preferentialoption for the poor.Ex Aequo: Connor R. Bercik andNicholas H. FranchukThe Jesuit Schools NetworkAward honors that senior who hasdistinguished himself as a wellrounded, intellectually competentindividual who is open to growth,religious, loving, and committed todoing justice in generous service tothe people of God.John P. O’Connorwww.fairfieldprep.org5

T h e Fa i r f i e l d P r e p L e gacy L i v e s o n !Alumni fathers, grandfathers, and graduating senior sons gathered after the Baccalaureate Mass on June 2 for a group legacy photo. Pictured above: Mike ’84 and Brendan CareySean ’83 and Jack ClarkeAris ’73 and George CristDave ’75 and Matt GericsMark ’80 and Nolan HrozenchikSteve ’84 and Matt JakabSteve ’58 (grandfather) to Matt Jakab Chris ’84 and Chris KralRichard ’57 (grandfather) to Chris KralBill ’85 and Liam NewbauerLarry ’90 and Andrew PalaiaMike ’84 and Kevin Wilemski(Fr. Simisky, S.J. in center)Not pictured: Robb ’86 and R.J. Bellitto Peter ’85 and Peter Christakos Rob ’83 and Drew Gardella Tim ’68 and Will Graham Pete Pace ’88 and Max Longo George II ’89 and George III RichardsA Prep family for 73 yearsReflection by Joseph Valus ’16Fairfield Prep has been in my family for 73 years. Both of my grandfathers, mygreat-uncle, my uncles and my brother attended Prep. I am the ninth alumniin the family. I have great memories of my teachers and classmates. I can saywith full confidence that this is exactly what my family of Prep alumni would say too.Prep has led me to embody the “Grad at Grad,” a “Man for Others.”I have heard so many stories about Prep from my family, from the graduatingclass of 1943, to Jaffe’s first years, to the building of Arrupe Hall, and now theStudent Life Center. I, along with most of my family, have seen so much change atPrep. I have had the opportunity to experience Prep’s rich culture — from gamesat the Whale and the Sun, to classes with Prep alumni teachers and with veteranslike Mr. Jaffe and Mr. Ford, and everything in between. I have participated in manyclubs: stock market, bowling, science, and yearbook to name a few. I’ve been ableto use Prep’s newest facilities, such as the new Student Life Center and Arrupe Hall.I know my journey through Fairfield Prep has built a foundation that I will carry withme for the rest of my life. Ad Majoram Dei Gloriam.Reflection by Patricia McPadden Caseria, P’78, ’80, GP’14, ’16Ihave so many fond memories of Fairfield Prep. These memories span over threegenerations. I am the proud wife, sister, sister-in-law, mother, and grandmotherto nine Prep graduates (the latest one graduating this past June 5).My history with Prep began many years ago when I met my husband, BobCaseria. Bob was already a graduate of Fairfield Prep (Class of 1952) and FairfieldUniversity (Class of 1956) when I met him. Bob’s three brothers (Tony, Phil, and Larry)were also Prep grads – Tony having graduated in Prep’s second graduating class(1944).Shortly after marrying my wonderful husband Bob, my brother Brien McPadden’70 entered Prep (thus beginning the first of many infamous Bruce Jaffe historytests). A short time later, my sons Robb Caseria ’78, and Dave Caseria ’80 enteredPrep. Our days were filled with basketball games at Alumni Hall, baseball games (St.Joseph’s was the big rivalry), BOMB Squad events, Student Government meetings,and proms. Our home was adorned with Prep jackets which kept the boys warm asthey went from building to building to switch classes. (No Arrupe yet!) There werelate nights studying for Dr. Perrotta’s Spanish tests (he wasn’t the principal then),6Prep TodayFrom left to right: Joseph’s Uncle Dave Caseria ’80, UncleRobb Caseria ’78, Grandmother Patricia McPadden Caseria,Great-Uncle Brien McPadden ’70, brother Robert Valus ’14,and Joseph Valus ’16. Seated is Great-Uncle Phil Caseria ’46.Inset are yearbook photos of: Robert Caseria ’52 (left), RobertJames Valus ’57.writing British Literature papers (on paper — no iPads!), and, of course, more BruceJaffe History tests.Shortly before my grandsons attended Prep, we watched with joy as ArrupeHall was being built. I prayed that my grandsons would one day walk those samehallowed halls of Xavier and Berchmans that both of their grandfathers did. Yes,BOTH of their grandfathers: Bob Caseria ’52 – maternal grandfather and Bob Valus’57 – paternal grandfather graduated from Prep! I proudly watched as both mygrandsons, Robert Valus ’14 and Joseph Valus ’16 received their distinguishedred diplomas and graduated in their white tuxedo jackets, remembering how myhusband, brother, and sons had done before them. As I watched my grandson,Joseph, graduate from Prep this past June, I realize I have been witness to so manywonderful changes and memories at Prep over these past 64 years.I am proud of all these men and thankful for the strong Jesuit educationthat Prep has provided them. They have all become great men of compassion,faith and knowledge. My heart overflows with thanks to the many Jesuit priests,administrators, faculty, and staff who have, for decades, dedicated their lives to thesuccess of so many Prep men. May God continue to bless Prep for many more yearsto come and continue the tradition of truly creating “Men for Others.”

Kudos to seniorsJoining Forces!O’Connor CAS-CIACScholar AthleteJWith Fr. Tom Simisky, S.J., from left: Nicholas Franchuk, George Crist, Robert Anderson and Jack BoskenAt the Baccalaureate Mass on June 2, Prep recognized seniors who have accepted military appointments.Robert Anderson will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point; George Crist will attendthe United State Air Force Academy; and Nicolas Franchuk will attend the United States Naval AcademyPreparatory School. Additionally, Jack Bosken received a full ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps)Scholarship at Boston College.ohn O’Connor ’16 wasrecognized at the 33rdAnnual CT High School ScholarAthlete Awards Banquet in May.The annual award is given toone recipient from each of thestate’s high schools, recognizingstandout academic achievementand athletic performance. Theaward is sponsored by the CTAssoc. of Schools (CAS) and CTInterscholastic Athletic Conference(CIAC). O’Connor will attendBowdoin College.Scholarships& Awa r d sTheodore Allen – SCC ScholarAthleteRobert Anderson – UnitedStates Military Academy atWest PointConnor Bercik – News 12Scholar AthleteJack Bosken – ROTCScholarship, SCC ScholarAthleteMatthew Cesare – SCCScholar AthleteLuke Clair – SCC ScholarAthleteAdrian Coyle – GreaterBridgeport St. Patrick’sDay, Mr. Shamrock AwardAndrew Crane – SCC ScholarAthleteGeorge Crist – United StatesAir Force Academy,DAR Good Citizen andYoung Americans Award,Western CT MilitaryOfficers AssociationLeadership AwardJoseph Daccache – SCCScholar LeaderNicholas Franchuk – UnitedStates Naval AcademyPreparatory SchoolChristopher Fusco – RaymondF. Gates Jr. ScholarshipAward, Greater FairfieldBoard of RealtorsScholarship AwardLee Gardella – CommunityFund of Darien VolunteerAwardPatrick Grasso – FeileScholarshipZachary Hamar – FairfieldCounty Catholic TopGraduateThomas “TJ” Hardiman –Charles “Chick” EvansScholarship to MiamiUniversityStephen Howard – MarkMorren Founder’sScholarship – Knights ofColumbus ScholarshipJack McGowen – SCC ScholarAthleteThomas Moore – NationalFootball FoundationScholar AthleteAhmed Musa – LeadershipAward, University ofConnecticutJohn O’Connor – CAS-CIACScholar Athlete, FairfieldCounty Catholic TopGraduate, News 12 ScholarAthlete, SCC ScholarLeader (2015)Julio Palencia – KiwanisScholarship and JackieDurrell Memorial ServiceAwardBrendan Rooney – SCCScholar LeaderGrant Stone – SCC ScholarLeader (2015)Theodore AllenRobert AndersonConnor BercikJack BoskenMatt CesareLuke ClairAdrian CoyleAndrew CraneGeoge CristJoe DaccacheNicholas FranchukChristopher FuscoLee GardellaPatrick GrassoZachary HamarThomas HardimanStephen HowardJack McGowenThomas MooreAhmed MusaJohn O’ConnorJulio PalenciaBrendan RooneyGrant Stonewww.fairfieldprep.org7

Senior ExcellenceEagle ScoutsCongratulations to themembers of the Class of2016 who have achievedthe rank of Eagle Scout. Robert Anderson Aedan Ayer Dan Berkowitz George Crist Chris Fusco Ben Hazzard Alex NortonJack Bosken, Jack McGowen,Theo Allen and Matt Cesarerecognized as SCC Scholar AthletesJulio Palenciaawarded Town ofFairfield & KiwanisScholarshipsFor his solid citizenship and academicrecord, and for his contribution to thelives of others, Julio Palencia has beenrecognized by both the Kiwanis Club ofFairfield and by the Fairfield Recreation Department. Julio’s achievements in serviceto the community and his leadership on and off campus led to his being awardedthe Jacky Durrell Memorial Service Award sponsored the Fairfield RecreationDepartment. For his outstanding academic record and excellent record of service tothe community Julio was granted a scholarship award by the Kiwanis Club of Fairfield.Julio has met the challenge of honors and Advanced Placement courses inevery academic discipline and has graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors. Hisacademics qualified him for National Honor Society induction in his junior year. Hewas a peer tutor on the Prep campus. Julio traveled to Appalachia for a week longservice mission and to Ecuador with Prep’s Global Mission. He participated in Prep’sUrban Plunge. He has assisted special needs children at the Pilot House since he wasin the sixth grade. Julio founded the Art Club. He has served in a leadership role inPrep’s ASPIRA organization through which he honors his Hispanic heritage as a youngman of Guatemalan background. Julio will attend Bowdoin College in the fall of 2016.George Crist namedDAR Good CitizenEach year the Daughters of theAmerican Revolution recognize oneoutstanding young person from eacharea high school. To be considered forDAR Good Citizen recognition a studentmust exhibit the qualities of dependability(defined as truthfulness, loyalty andpunctuality), service (cooperation,

The Magazine for Fairfield College Preparatory School Summer 2016 Prep Today. Dear friends, L ast year was one busy and blessed year, my first as president. In a thriving institution like Fairfield Prep, . Fairfield College Preparatory School Summer 2016 Colleen Adams, P'08, '11 Editor, "Prep Today" Director of Communications .