Pictured from left: Keith Hellstern, Asst. Football Coach; Liam Coyle '13; Chris Golger '13; and Tom Shea '73, Head Football Coach

Fairfield Prep seniors Christopher Golger, of Fairfield, and Liam Coyle, of Trumbull, have announced their plans to play college football next year. Golger will attend and play at Tufts University in Medford, MA and Coyle will attend and play at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. Golger is the son of Kevin and Peggie Golger and played fullback and linebacker for the Jesuits. He will compete against his brother Brian, Prep Class of 2011, who is a junior defensive end for Bowdoin College. Liam is the son of Patrick and Tamara Coyle. He played linebacker and was responsible for scoring kicks and kick-offs for Prep. He will be a kicker at Rhodes.

Colin Morris '12, a resident of Stratford, played as a defensive back for Prep during the 2011 season. He has completed a year of post-graduate study and has announced he will attend and play football at Union College in Schenectady, NY.

From left: David Gerics '13, Dr, Robert Perrotta, Principal, and Kevin Culligan '13.

Seniors David Gerics (Baseball) and Kevin Culligan (Tennis) were both recognized for their sport leadership and athleticism, and have been named The SportsCenter of Connecticut/Southern Connecticut Conference Scholar Athletes of the Month.

Student athletes who are selected must be a varsity letter winner and have a 3.0/B average while demonstrating leadership qualities such as: being a positive role model; helping teammates overcome adversity; showing a commitment to self-improvement; or putting the needs of the team before themselves. Recipients receive a certificate, commemorative tee-shirt, and a SportsCenter pass.

David Gerics '13

David is an outstanding student and athlete who has played both football and baseball at Fairfield Prep for the past three years. In fact David has been a part of the success achieved in both programs, was recently named on the All-SCC Quinnipiac Division baseball team, and will continue his baseball career at Pomona College next year. As a student David is among the very best in his class having taken the strongest course of studies at Prep and achieving while managing high levels of involvement in Prep athletics. David’s accomplishments in the classroom have earned him honors in each of his Prep years as well as the recognition as a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. In both organizations David is committed to serving others both on campus and in the community. He serves the Prep community as a Peer Tutor and has performed service at the Kennedy Center through his senior year.

Kevin Culligan '13

Kevin is an outstanding student and athlete at Fairfield Prep who has excelled in the classroom and in Prep’s tennis program. Kevin has been a member of the Prep varsity tennis team for the past four years and is team captain in his senior year. He leads a very active life on campus, sharing his energies with our Campus Ministry program through leadership in Prep’s Kairos Retreat and Freshman Retreats. Kevin has also explored his interests his involvement in our Stock Market Club and Political Awareness Clubs. As a student Kevin has achieved with the best in his class while taking the strongest course of studies offered. His academic achievements have earned Kevin the distinction as a member of Prep’s National Honor Society. He has also been recognized as a National Merit Finalist. Kevin serves the Prep community as a Peer Tutor and the local community through the support of the Grassroots Tennis Program which brings tennis to urban children. Upon graduation from Prep Kevin will attend the University of Notre Dame.

Arrupe Hall was filled with multi-media art and architectural renderings at the annual Spring Art Show held on May 16. Art enthusiasts enjoyed the range and creative uses of different media. Architectural design and urban planning were also showcased. The show was organized by Prep art teachers Dolores Tema and Frank Bramble.

CLICK ON PHOTO TO VIEW SLIDESHOW! MORE PHOTOS TO BE ADDED SOON.

Fairfield Prep is pleased to welcome back Rev. Martin G. Shaughnessy, S.J., as the featured speaker at the 71st Commencement Exercises to be held on June 2, 2013, in Alumni Hall. Fr. “Marty” Shaughnessy served as a theology teacher at Prep for 42 years, until his recent assignment in 2010 to Boston College High School as Minister of the Jesuit Community. During his time at Prep, he became a living legend, utilizing his intelligence, oratorical prowess, and humor to teach and engage young men in theology class. When he left Prep, students, faculty and staff gathered in Kartovsky Quad and cheered for him as he retired his JUG (Justice under God) flag, Star Wars light saber and Moses stick - inspiring all to follow the Lord and proclaim "Hallelujah!" (See video!) Fr. Shaughnessy has influenced thousands of students passing through the halls of Fairfield Prep, and the graduating Class of 2013 was the last Prep class to experience him as a teacher during freshman year.

At Fairfield Prep, Fr. Shaughnessy was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1985, served as chaplain to both the football team and wrestling teams, and moderated several clubs including the Senior Key Club, Current Events Club and Weather Club. In 2011, Prep instituted the annual Rev. Martin G. Shaughnessy S.J., Ignatian Educator of the Year Award in his namesake, which is awarded to a Prep staff member who demonstrates the highest qualities of an educator following the Jesuit mission, ideals and teaching tenets. He assisted in the spiritual ministry at Prep, and also worked within the Diocese of Bridgeport training catechists and providing pastoral ministry in parishes. He spent much time serving at Notre Dame Parish in Easton, where he celebrated the Children’s Masses regularly and helped in the formation of catechetical teachers.

Fr. Shaughnessy was born in South Boston in 1931, and graduated from Boston College High School. He attended Boston College, entered the Society of Jesus in 1951, and attended the Weston College of Theology; graduating with an A.B. from Boston College and earning an M.A. in Philosophy and an advanced degree in Theology from Weston College and Boston College. He was ordained a priest on June 15, 1963. He additionally attained an M.A. in Education from Boston College, and an M.A. in teaching religion at University of San Francisco. In Lenox, MA, he served as Assistant Director of Novices.

Over his vast and accomplished Jesuit career, Fr. Shaughnessy has worked in teaching and pastoral work all over the United States, including Connecticut, California, Utah, Maine, North and South Carolinas, Florida, New York, Massachusetts, Washington and Alaska (where he experienced two earthquakes). He also served in communities in Jamaica and the Bahamas. The Fairfield Prep Community is honored to welcome Fr. Shaughnessy back to our campus, and we look forward to hearing his inspiring words for the Class of 2013.