“ At the prep , when the going gets tough , the love gets stronger .” This was one among hundreds of messages from alumni displayed on the screens in the lobby and Commons on February 26th , sent in support of the prep community following the tragic deaths of two sophomores . Over these past months , the love of our alumni community has been expressed in countless ways . many changed their Facebook profile to the prep seal or the fighting ram , and twitter posts ended with # WeAreFordhamprep . All of these expressions of support and solidarity helped to lift the spirits of our students , faculty and staff , and they reminded us all of the strength of the Fordham prep community . As we continue to hold the Kelly and Colmenares families close in prayer , the support of our alumni is a reminder of god ’ s unfailing presence and love in these difficult times .
At the homecoming for emmaus 266 , i was reminded that for many prep students this strong sense of community and of god ’ s love is often most profoundly experienced through their junior year emmaus retreat . As for the disciples on the road to emmaus , our students come to recognize the presence of Christ during this three-day experience through the love they share with one another and through the words expressed by families and friends in the emmaus palancas . The bonds of friendship and brotherhood are strengthened through emmaus and the many other retreat experiences in their time at the prep .
Those bonds of brotherhood are also forged each day in the classroom and on the court , field and stage . in the classroom , new technologies have enabled greater collaboration among students and , in fact , greater interaction with teachers through online resources . Our teams , clubs and activities continue to be a source of community and comradery as they challenge students to grow outside the classroom in their commitment to one another through teamwork and dedication to a shared mission .
Despite the challenges our community has faced these past months , the love in the prep community is perhaps stronger than ever . it is a reminder of the paschal mystery we celebrate at easter – that love will conquer hatred , light will dispel darkness , hope will replace despair , and life will triumph over death .
We thank our alumni and friends of Fordham prep for being such a source of god ’ s grace in our lives these past months and assure you of our prayers for you and your family during the easter season .
Brian Carney principal
Principal ’ s Message
We are pleased to share the good news that Brian Carney will return in July 2016 to the work he began last school year before serving as interim principal . As Vice president for mission and identity , Brian will oversee the spiritual formation of adults and students , including the prep ' s programs promoting justice and service , diversity , and ignatian formation for parents and alumni .
The prep community is grateful to Brian for his outstanding and generous work as interim principal .
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