ANNUAL REPORT FOR GIFTS MADE FROM JULY 1 , 2022 – JUNE 30 , 2023
LEFT TO RIGHT : Former Director of Athletics Anthony Kurtin poses with new Director of Athletics Sal Annunziata ’ 11 in the gym during the initial phase of renovations in summer 2023 .
OUR SON IS HAVING A GREAT EXPERIENCE AT THE PREP AND I ’ M JUST SO HAPPY AND SO GRATEFUL THAT HE IS SEEN AND SUPPORTED HERE , SO WE FELT COMPELLED TO CONTRIBUTE .”
— Jennifer McGrath P ’ 25 contribute . It ’ s been such a gift to Brendan to have these great experiences and I want those experiences to continue for others as well ,” she said .
Tim remembers chaperoning his son ’ s Freshman Retreat and watching him play on the Prep ’ s sports teams : “ Seeing Brendan having the same experiences I did and realizing that the Prep environment feels the same as when I went here — just that bond [ amongst the students ] made me so proud that Brendan was going to be able to experience that and he ’ s really embraced it .”
The McGraths support other areas of the Prep as well , including the Annual Fund and the IGNITE Benefit , the Prep ’ s major fundraiser of the year , which benefits the scholarship program and academic enhancements for all students . As with many current parents , their generosity stems from simply observing Rams in action .
“ I think the best thing about helping out on the Freshman Retreat was seeing the older boys and how invested they are . Also seeing so many of the boys doing volunteer work and their talents , too — some of these young men are just amazing ,” Mrs . McGrath beamed . n
Learn more about the new Fitness & Wellness Center at www . fordhamprep . org / athletics / fitnessandwellnesscenter
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