![Fairfield Prep Robotics Team participates in statewide competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581368727/fairfield/hjigdrlm8vwttxcwedom/Robotics_Web_27.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581368727/fairfield/hjigdrlm8vwttxcwedom/Robotics_Web_27.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1581368727/fairfield/hjigdrlm8vwttxcwedom/Robotics_Web_27.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1581368727/fairfield/hjigdrlm8vwttxcwedom/Robotics_Web_27.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1581368727/fairfield/hjigdrlm8vwttxcwedom/Robotics_Web_27.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1581368727/fairfield/hjigdrlm8vwttxcwedom/Robotics_Web_27.jpg","width":1920}])
The JesuBots competed against 24 other teams representing schools and clubs from throughout Connecticut.
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![Prep's dream Home Court to become a reality in 2021]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581358454/fairfield/xau1afyy55ypcnbc62xu/Convocation_Center3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581358454/fairfield/xau1afyy55ypcnbc62xu/Convocation_Center3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1581358454/fairfield/xau1afyy55ypcnbc62xu/Convocation_Center3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1581358454/fairfield/xau1afyy55ypcnbc62xu/Convocation_Center3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1581358454/fairfield/xau1afyy55ypcnbc62xu/Convocation_Center3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1581358454/fairfield/xau1afyy55ypcnbc62xu/Convocation_Center3.jpg","width":1920}])
The 85,000-square foot, 3,500-seat Convocation Center will be built on the current site of Alumni Hall.
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Prep will play its last home basketball game at Alumni Hall on Thursday, Feb. 20, and there will be a reception on Saturday, March 7.
![Barrett Science Center: A glimpse at the future at Fairfield Prep]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581100539/fairfield/vsnczj5xciuryxrs88tn/FinalFinishesPresentation_02042020_SM_InstallShots-23.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581100539/fairfield/vsnczj5xciuryxrs88tn/FinalFinishesPresentation_02042020_SM_InstallShots-23.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1581100539/fairfield/vsnczj5xciuryxrs88tn/FinalFinishesPresentation_02042020_SM_InstallShots-23.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1581100539/fairfield/vsnczj5xciuryxrs88tn/FinalFinishesPresentation_02042020_SM_InstallShots-23.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1581100539/fairfield/vsnczj5xciuryxrs88tn/FinalFinishesPresentation_02042020_SM_InstallShots-23.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1581100539/fairfield/vsnczj5xciuryxrs88tn/FinalFinishesPresentation_02042020_SM_InstallShots-23.jpg","width":2200}])
Fairfield Prep will begin work on a new science wing in 2020.
![Ryan Lyddy steps down as Prep Soccer Coach]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1581020541/fairfield/gspfoz9k0fmquvftphjc/0X7A0282.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1581020541/fairfield/gspfoz9k0fmquvftphjc/0X7A0282.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1581020541/fairfield/gspfoz9k0fmquvftphjc/0X7A0282.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1581020541/fairfield/gspfoz9k0fmquvftphjc/0X7A0282.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1581020541/fairfield/gspfoz9k0fmquvftphjc/0X7A0282.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1581020541/fairfield/gspfoz9k0fmquvftphjc/0X7A0282.jpg","width":2200}])
Lyddy served as head coach of the Jesuits from 2010-2019 and took the program to new heights during his tenure.
![First Semester Honors List for 2019-20 now online]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1522270553/fairfield/ndeats6xzuscp0n8dkdy/FairfieldPrepQuad.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1522270553/fairfield/ndeats6xzuscp0n8dkdy/FairfieldPrepQuad.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1522270553/fairfield/ndeats6xzuscp0n8dkdy/FairfieldPrepQuad.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1522270553/fairfield/ndeats6xzuscp0n8dkdy/FairfieldPrepQuad.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1522270553/fairfield/ndeats6xzuscp0n8dkdy/FairfieldPrepQuad.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1522270553/fairfield/ndeats6xzuscp0n8dkdy/FairfieldPrepQuad.jpg","width":1920}])
Congratulations to all students recognized for their excellent academic performance and high achievement.
![Applications open for service immersion trips: Ecuador, Jamaica and Appalachia]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580394629/fairfield/gi1a4gcvr9gzvfbrk2nt/Service_Trips.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1580394629/fairfield/gi1a4gcvr9gzvfbrk2nt/Service_Trips.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1580394629/fairfield/gi1a4gcvr9gzvfbrk2nt/Service_Trips.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1580394629/fairfield/gi1a4gcvr9gzvfbrk2nt/Service_Trips.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1580394629/fairfield/gi1a4gcvr9gzvfbrk2nt/Service_Trips.jpg","width":1366}])
The trips are primarily for rising juniors who will earn service credit.
![Sign up for Driver's Ed classes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552598330/fairfield/tdbb9t517nqhxlohaiqx/drivers-ed.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1552598330/fairfield/tdbb9t517nqhxlohaiqx/drivers-ed.jpg","width":500}])
Fairfield Prep is offering Driver's Ed classes beginning Monday, Feb. 10, 2020.
![Imery and Stietzel named SCC Scholar Athletes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580223726/fairfield/xynxtkrl6aph8u6mewc5/IMG_7854.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1580223726/fairfield/xynxtkrl6aph8u6mewc5/IMG_7854.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1580223726/fairfield/xynxtkrl6aph8u6mewc5/IMG_7854.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1580223726/fairfield/xynxtkrl6aph8u6mewc5/IMG_7854.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1580223726/fairfield/xynxtkrl6aph8u6mewc5/IMG_7854.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1580223726/fairfield/xynxtkrl6aph8u6mewc5/IMG_7854.jpg","width":1920}])
Both students are standouts in the classroom and leaders of their teams.
![Fairfield Prep welcomes next President, Christian J. Cashman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1580147941/fairfield/s8kcsj979xc3g6e69xy1/Christian_Cashman_.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1580147941/fairfield/s8kcsj979xc3g6e69xy1/Christian_Cashman_.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1580147941/fairfield/s8kcsj979xc3g6e69xy1/Christian_Cashman_.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1580147941/fairfield/s8kcsj979xc3g6e69xy1/Christian_Cashman_.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1580147941/fairfield/s8kcsj979xc3g6e69xy1/Christian_Cashman_.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1580147941/fairfield/s8kcsj979xc3g6e69xy1/Christian_Cashman_.jpg","width":1920}])
Cashman previously taught Theology at Prep from 2010-2017. He returns to the school having served as President of Northwest Catholic in Hartford.