The McGovern Scholarship Fund
$64,725 total
$250 new contributions Roberto A. Mignone ’88 Scholarship Fund
$289,534 total
$25,000 new contributions
Established in 2004 by the family of Joseph and Marie McGovern Established in 2003 by Roberto Mignone, this fund increases the
“to honor their contributions of time and resources to the Prep,”
this endowment supports student scholarships. The McGoverns’ endowment “to help educate young men in the Jesuit tradition.”
As a Prep student, he was a member of Model Congress, Asian
four sons graduated from the Prep: Raymond ’57, Joseph Jr. ’60, Club, National Honor Society, Ramkin, and played rugby. A
Philip ’63 and Lawrence ’65. Marie McGovern was the first
woman to serve as a Prep trustee (1970-76) and was a key former Prep trustee, Roberto is the founder and CEO of Bridger
Capital, LLC.
member of the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Andy McNamara ’99 Scholarship Fund
$226,820 total
Established in 1999 by Tom McKeever '61 and his sister, Donna
McNamara, to honor the memory of her son, Andy McNamara,
this fund increases the endowment available for student
Colman M. Mockler ’47 Scholarship Fund
$50,311 total
Established in 1990 by Colman Mockler’s participation in the
Shea-McDonough Society, this fund helps to increase the
endowment “so that deserving students could receive the
scholarships at Fordham Prep. Andy McNamara died of cancer in
October, 1997. benefits of a Fordham Prep education.” At the Prep, Colman was
a scholar athlete. A graduate of Harvard College and Business
School, he later became President of Harvard’s Board of
William F. Meehan III ’70 Scholarship Fund
$31,838 total Overseers as well as Chairman of the Simmons College
Corporation. He was Chairman and CEO of The Gillette Company
from 1976 until his death in 1991.
Established in 2000 by William F. Meehan III, this fund was
established “so that a Fordham Prep education might be
attainable for students, no matter their financial circumstances.” The Murray Family Scholarship Fund
William Meehan is an author and lecturer at the Stanford
University Graduate School of Business and a Director Emeritus
of McKinsey & Company. $1,144,299 total
Dr. James P. Melican Scholarship Fund
$350,940 total
$25,000 new contributions
Established in 1989 by James P. Melican ’58 to honor his father,
Jim Melican, who served on the Prep mathematics faculty from
1923 to 1963, this fund adds to the endowment available for
student scholarships. Jim Melican was revered by hundreds of
Prep students during his career and fondly remembered for his
willingness to offer extra instruction whenever asked for help.
Bernard L. Menkhaus P ’61 Scholarship Fund
$770,581 total
Established in 2010 by the estate of Bernard Menkhaus, this
fund is intended “to support the mission of Fordham Prep.” A
graduate of Saint Xavier High School, Bernie Menkhaus “always
said he was grateful for the education he got and wanted to
make sure that others got the chance that he did.” He is the
father of Brother Jerome Menkhaus, SJ ’61.
James F. Murray ’63, Lorraine Murray, Robert C. Murray ’64,
Peter J. Murray ’68
Established in 1999 by Jim ‘63 and Lorraine Murray “to increase
the endowment and make money available for financial aid and
student scholarships,” the Murray Family Scholarship honors the
memory of Robert C. Murray ‘64. After graduating from Fordham
Prep in 1964 and Fordham University in 1968, Bob attended the
Harvard Business School and was drafted into the U.S. Army in
1969. On June 7, 1970 near the village of Hiep Duc in the
Republic of Vietnam, Bob Murray sacrificed his life to protect his
men. In August 1974, Staff Sergeant Murray’s family was
presented with the Medal of Honor.
Edward I. O’Brien ‘46 Scholarship Fund
$158,708 total
$5,000 new contributions
Established in 2001 by Edward O’Brien in memory of his parents,
Edward I. and Marguerite O’Brien, this fund increases the
endowment for student scholarships. Ed, a graduate of Fordham
Unive rsity and St. John’s Law School, served as President of the
Securities Industry Association (1974-92) and as Chair of the
Executive Committee for Bache & Company. He is also a past
Chair of the Fordham Prep Board of Trustees.
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