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Our annual Giving Day is one month away! On March 18, we will come together once again to raise $450,000 from 1,200 donors. Make your gift early and join in on the fun! FairfieldPREP.org/GivingDay

A huge thank you to Mark Pires and Lara Ceccarelli P’27, owners of BeatSeat, for gifting one of their unique instruments to our music department! Mark and Lara visited campus to lead an interactive workshop with our Percussion Ensemble class, demonstrating the power of their patented "drum kit in a box." Hand-built in Fairfield, the BeatSeat allows a performer to deliver the full sound of a kick and snare from a single seated position. We’re grateful for the generosity of our Prep parents and their commitment to bringing local innovation into our classrooms! #PrepArts #AMDG #PrepParents

#ICYMI: Last month, we were honored to celebrate a true Prep legend, Mr. Bob Bernier! After 38 incredible years of service, Bob was recognized as our 2025 Ignatian Educator of the Year. From the hockey rink to the golf course, and from the Advancement office to his first love, the Latin classroom, Bob has been the embodiment of a “Man for Others.” As a teacher, coach, department chair, and Prep Dad, his 38-year career is synonymous with the leadership and brotherhood that define Fairfield Prep. While he has officially stepped into retirement, his impact on generations of Prep brothers will be felt for years to come. Salve, Magister!

Did you know the Fairfield Prep Fund provides innovative funding across campus, including the McLeod Innovation Center, the Barrett Science Center, and the Entrepreneurship Institute? Innovation at Prep is powered by the Prep Fund. Consider making a gift at FairfieldPREP.org/Give

Did you know that tuition covers only 85% of the cost to educate a Prep student? The Prep Fund supports the remaining 15%, helping make the Prep experience everything it is meant to be. Consider making a gift of any size to the Prep Fund today at FairfieldPREP.org/Give

This past Friday, the Latin Scholars came together for their annual Christmas Luncheon, honoring the 2025 Man of the Year Bill O’Brien ’64 and welcoming guest speaker Tom Shea ’73. For more than three decades, the Latin Scholars have supported Fairfield Prep, raising over $200k for Prep-related charities and scholarships through this annual event! #PrepBrotherhood

@fairfieldprep and @lauraltonhall invite alumni to join us for a special evening at Elicit Brewing Co. in Fairfield. Reconnect with classmates, expand your network, and enjoy great conversation in a relaxed setting. Light appetizers will be provided, and a cash bar will be available. This event is open to alumni ages 21 and over. Learn more and RSVP at FairfieldPREP.org/JOT

Last month, Prep students teamed up with the Bridgeport YMCA to distribute coats generously donated by @FreeCountryltd to residents of the Harrison House Apartments. This marked Prep’s 4th annual coat drive, providing around 250 coats this year and more than 1,000 coats to the community over the past four years, living out our Jesuit mission through service to others! Shoutout to Gianmarco Barrato ’26, Luca Barrato ’29, Blaise Leopold ’26, Frank Zaino ’26, Harry Maccarrone ’26, Brayden Showah ’29, and Kieran Williamson ’29

A huge thank you to our Prep community for your generosity in this year’s Christmas Toy Drive! Your donations were delivered to Catholic Charities of Fairfield County and will support families across our local communities. Special thanks to Nick Martinez ’17, Director of the Thomas Merton Family Center, for helping transport several carloads of toys, a true example of our Jesuit mission lived out in service. #MenForOthers #PREPisFamily #GoForth

Did you know that $4.17 million has been provided in financial aid to Prep students this past year? The brotherhood at Fairfield Prep is Powered by the Prep Fund. Support building the brotherhood with a gift to the Prep Fund today FairfieldPREP.org/Give

Do your Christmas shopping at Prep Pride! Open Tuesday-Thursday from 8am-3pm (also open during exam week). #AMDG

Congratulations to the Fairfield Prep Esports team for clinching playoff spots in both Rocket League and Madden! Our Esports athletes train after school in the Esports Lab inside the McLeod Innovation Center, building teamwork, strategy, and communication skills in a modern competitive setting.
 Ryan Blute ’27 kicks off the first round of the Madden playoffs today at 4 pm. Best of luck, Ryan!
 The Rocket League squad will take the field later this week. Representing Prep are Ben Chacon ’29 (Captain), Nathan Han ’29, Ryan Blute ’27, Kyle Currie ’29, Alexander Majewski ’29, and Frandrick Telima ’29.

Ben Stokes ’23 excels on the national stage, capturing the National Collegiate Championship in Mountain Biking this past October! Now a junior at the Colorado School of Mines studying Mechanical Engineering, Ben represented the university during a standout weekend for Mines, which also claimed the Team Relay title and secured the overall Team National Championship. In recent years, Ben has spent his summers road racing across Europe with the Kelly Benefits Team, gaining valuable experience at an elite level. This fall’s championship marks an especially meaningful milestone, an opportunity to compete and win a major title here at home. We’re proud to celebrate Ben’s continued dedication, talent, and commitment to excellence both in the classroom and on the bike! #AMDG

Fairfield Prep’s Irish Cultural Club brought the community together once again for its annual Trad for Trōcaire fundraiser! Trōcaire, Ireland’s leading international-aid organization, continues its mission of supporting some of the world’s most vulnerable communities, and this year’s event at the Gaelic American Club helped push that effort forward in a big way. More than $1,600 was raised through an afternoon of traditional Irish music and shared readings from classic Irish poets. A huge thank-you goes out to the Prep student volunteers who made it all happen! From L-R: Declan O’Gorman ’29, Aran Hogan ’27, Danny Murphy ’27, Patrick Feeney ’26, Luke McCloskey ’26, Quinn Bertie ’27, Noah Morris ’27, Lars O’Connor ’27, Evan Ambrosio ’27, Logan Thidemann ’26, Owen Dunleavy ’27, Andrew Feeney ’28, Jack Keenan ’29, Ryan Dunleavy ’29, Mr. Griffin Reidy '90, P'22, 24

The Prep Players invite you to this fall’s production of A Monster Calls! Adapted from Patrick Ness’ novel, the play follows thirteen-year-old Conor as he tries to make sense of his mother’s illness, a shifting home life, and the growing distance at school. One night, just past midnight, a monster appears at his window with stories of its own, and pushes Conor to face the truth he’s been avoiding. Join us in the Black Box Theatre at the Quick Center for the Arts on November 20, 21, and 22 at 7pm. Seating is limited, so we recommend reserving tickets in advance by calling the box office at 203-254-4010, Monday through Friday, 10 am. to 5 pm.

The final beam is officially in place! Students and members of the Prep community added their signatures to the last beam of the Barron Center for Arts & Recreation as we #GoForth into an exciting new chapter for Fairfield Prep. This milestone celebrates the strength and spirit of our incredible community, and we still need your help to reach the finish line. Consider supporting at GoForth.FairfieldPREP.org

This past Tuesday, Fairfield Prep came together as a community to honor those who served our country at our annual Veteran's Day assembly. We welcomed guest panelists and veterans Bill O’Brien ’64, Ed Matulionis ’64, Jack O’Connell ’51, and Craig Sperry, who shared powerful stories of service and sacrifice, reminding us of our mission to be Men for Others. #AMDG #menforothers #goforth #ignationmission

Congratulations to Fairfield Prep's Robby Rosati (University of Maryland commit) for winning the New England Boys Golf Championship held Sunday at the Mohegan Sun Golf Club! Robby finished tied with 2 others through 18 holes, then won the championship on the third playoff hole! Six other Connecticut high school golfers joined Rosati in the Top 20. Results here: casci.ac/12251 #ctgolf 📸 h/t @fairfieldprep @ffldprepjesuits

Prep seniors hosted students from Hall Elementary School in Bridgeport for a fun-filled fall afternoon, complete with games and a campus Trunk or Treat! This annual tradition is a great example of our young Men for Others putting service and community into action, living out the Jesuit mission. #PrepBrotherhood #AMDG

Prep seniors welcomed students from Hall Elementary School in Bridgeport for an afternoon of autumn-themed games, ending with Trunk or Treat on campus! This tradition shows how our young Men for Others bring service and community to life, living out the Jesuit mission. #PrepBrotherhood #AMDG