E VE NTS AND RE CAP
SENIOR INTERNS
AT WORLD FAMOUS
Co-Curricular Fun APOLLO THEATER
Fordham Prep students get involved in after-school co-curricular
activities. From top to bottom: The Asian Club uses the Art
Room to work on traditional Chinese calligraphy; The Outdoor
Adventure Club enjoy fishing trip aboard the Shamrock; The
Fordham Prep League of Legends Esports team registered two
convincing victories in the first two rounds of the North American
Scholastic Esports Federation tournament, beating Archbishop
Hoban High School (Ohio) and Clinton-Massie High School
(Ohio); The Fordham Prep Dramatics Society gather for a cast
photo before a showing of this year’s play “Romeo & Juliet”.
Bronx Day
of Service
George Jackson ’76 is Fordham Prep’s most famous alumnus
who made his mark in the record industry. Among other career
successes, Jackson, was named president and CEO of Motown
records in 1997. During his tenure, he guided the Temptations to
their first hit album in over 20 years.
Senior Janssen Rhea’s career aspirations can only be described
as Jacksonian. To that end, this fall Rhea participated in an
internship at the world famous Apollo Theater in Harlem. He
is spending eight weeks after school alongside members of
the Apollo’s staff learning about all aspects of their operations
including, production, marketing, and community outreach.
A friend of Rhea’s father, his father himself a graduate of a Jesuit
high school (University of Detroit High School) first introduced him
to the idea of participating in the program. Janssen has been
playing music for as long as he can remember and is an active
participant in the Fordham Prep music program as a drummer.
This was the first time he really thought about making it a career.
Not knowing what to expect, he was pleasantly surprised with his
acceptance. After securing the blessing of the administration to
leave slightly early from school on the days he was assigned to
work, Rhea began the program in the early fall.
He has spent time working for multiple departments but has
mainly focused on programming. Rhea and the rest of his
internship class have been tasked with the development of an
event that will take place at the Apollo in 2020. Janssen’s role
is to find young musicians to participate in the program. This
includes reviewing online submissions as well as attending
concerts at venues like the historic Carnegie Hall. As part of his
work, he has also spent time honing his office skills like reviewing
contracts and creating presentations.
He credits Fordham Prep with helping him develop the skills to be
prepared for such an endeavor. During his time on the Rose Hill
Campus he has played hockey and ran track. He has also been
involved in student government. Rhea said, “The Prep taught
me serious time management skills as well as the ability to work
with others.”
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SEVEN
INDUCTED
INTO FOOTBALL
HALL OF FAME
On Saturday, September 21, the Fordham
Prep Gridiron Club inducted seven new
members into their Football Hall of Fame.
Committee members, current and past
inductees, parents, siblings, players,
coaches, friends, and other members
of the Fordham Prep community came
together to celebrate the achievements of
the newly inducted seven and support the
Fordham Prep football program.
This year’s inductees were:
Michael Conway ’59
William Morris ’63
Patrick Melendez ’73
John Crabtree ’74
Arthur McCormack ’83
Pasquale (Pat) Antolino ’94
James LaMacchia ’06
On Sunday, October 27, Fordham Prep
families participated in a Bronx Day
of Service during which they engaged
communities across the borough.
The day began with a breakfast and Mass
at Fordham Prep after which the group
traveled to four different sites. Parents
and their sons performed service at the
following Bronx schools and organizations;
St. Ignatius School, Sts. Phillip and James
School, Part of the Solution (POTS), and
Concourse House.
Projects included
cleaning
facilities,
serving
meals,
organizing classrooms, and restocking
pantries.
The Bronx Day of Service exists to help
engage both students and their families
in one of Fordham Prep’s core mission
objectives, to create and form “men for
others”. It is also especially important to
continue to serve the Bronx community, of
which the school is proud to be a part.
“This day is special because it invites not
only our students to share in our mission
of service but also to do so with their
entire family; parents, siblings and in
some cases, grandparents.” said Brian
Carney, VP for Mission Integration and
Planning.
The inductee speeches were heartfelt
as they reminisced about their time at
the Prep and how the school and the
sport of football helped shaped their
lives. Joseph Melendez spoke on behalf
of his late brother Patrick, who tragically
passed away in a boxing accident prior
to graduating from Harvard University;
he gave an emotional speech about his
brother’s joyous times at the Prep.
Come out and support the Rams this
season! Don’t forget — the 98th Turkey
Bowl game versus Xavier will be held at
Coffey Field, on the campus of Fordham
University, on November 26, 2020.
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