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The Fairfield Prep Community mourns the loss of junior Jimmy McGrath and we extend our deepest sympathies to the McGrath family. Full statement here: fairfieldprep.org/student-li…
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As we grieve the loss of our brother, Jimmy McGrath '23, we share his obituary and funeral information. May the Holy Spirit fill us all with peace as we console the McGrath family and celebrate Jimmy's life. #LoveOneAnother #PrepBrotherhood #AMDG
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It is with great sorrow that we share the news that longtime Fairfield Prep educator and Coach Bruce Jaffe entered into eternal life on Sept. 13. Bruce was a Prep Giant and a true man for others! #PrepLegend #ctswim #ctbsoc @ciacsports @FPrepAthletics
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The Prep Community offers our prayers and sympathy to Coach Hellstern, who showed strength in tonight’s victorious game. #PREPisFamily
Fairfield Prep coach Keith Hellstern was emotional after the game. His father Richard died yesterday morning.
“My boys picked me up” #cthsfb
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What an amazing performance by @ffldprephockey goalie James Heber today as he helped lead @fprep_athletics to a 5-2 win over @xhshockey ! Heber recently lost his father so after the games the 2 teams stood as one to say a prayer. #BeIgnited
#PREPisFamily Thanks to @KPatakyPhoto
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After 49 years of service to @fairfieldprep, beloved educator John Szablewicz to retire. ow.ly/oLSY50zrPCM #ThankYouSzabs #AMDG
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BJ Wenzel '21 "officially closes" Alumni Hall with a monster 3-pointer at the final Fairfield Prep home basketball game. A former team manager for three years, BJ made the team his senior year. These are the #PrepMoments that make us proud. #ctbb #GoFairfieldPrep @FPrepAthletics
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.@fairfieldprep is proud to announce Dr. Donna Andrade has been named to the worldwide Commission on the Role and Responsibilities of Women for the Society of Jesus. Donna is the sole female representative for the North American continent. #InternationalWomensDay #AMDG
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Congratulations to Bobby Haskins ‘17 on signing with the Chicago Bears!
@FPrepAthletics @NFL
@Prep_Football
@haskins_b @ChicagoBears
#PREPforLife #cthsfb #scc #ciac @GameTimeCT
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The @fairfieldprep Bomb Squad is so big you have to go to the other side of the stadium to get a photo of everyone. Let’s go Prep! @FPrepAthletics
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Thank you to our trainers from @KmkTraining and our FP coaches for working all summer to make our athletes faster and stronger! DAY 1 of the football season starts tomorrow‼️NOTE: Football Tryouts changed to 5-7 pm, at Barlow Field, on 8/11 & 12!#cthsfb #scc #ciac @Prep_Football
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Fairfield Prep Lacrosse and our student-run broadcasting program were featured last night on ESPN SportsCenter Top 10!
#GoPrep #PrepLacrosse #BeIgnited
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Congratulations to Seamus Carolan '20, named Mr. Shamrock by St. Patrick's Day Parade of Greater Bpt. He is a member of Prep's past State and current SCC Champion Hockey team, SCC Champion Lacrosse team, and Gaelic football team, plus Irish Club! @FPrepAthletics @FPvarsityhockey
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Following a thorough national search, @fairfieldprep has named Academic Dean Timothy Dee as the next Principal effective July 1, 2021. ow.ly/hN2Y50DGZza
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The Mass of Christian Burial for Prep junior Jimmy McGrath will be celebrated today, May 20, at 11 am, St. Theresa Church, Trumbull, CT. Watch livestream: fairfieldprep.org/mcgrath
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🏆 Fairfield Prep are your 2024 CIAC Class LL Lacrosse Champions! 🏆
Our first Lacrosse championship since 2013, a testament to our dedication and teamwork. The Class LL boys lacrosse finale was one to remember. #BeTheBest #AMDG
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It was an inspirational morning as football coaches Keith Hellstern and Thomas Shea '73 spoke to the Prep community ahead of the big game tomorrow night. Come out to Rentschler Field as Prep takes on Greenwich in the state final! Purchase tickets here: gofan.co/app/events/826203?s…
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Bombsquad is the best cheering section in the state! #preptraditions #ciac #statepowerhouse… instagram.com/p/BgcR3VZga0U/
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Prep defeats Xavier 5-2‼️ Prep will play Notre Dame West Haven in the Championship game next Tuesday, 3/19❗️
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It’s all over! Prep defeats NDWH 5-2 to win Div. I State Championship‼️Proud of our team‼️#ciac #cthk #final #prephockey #prepathletics #thewhale #prepbrotherhood @ Ingalls Rink instagram.com/p/BvNixK3gtuI/…
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Prep Hockey Championship Team named @news12ct Team of the Week! connecticut.news12.com/clip/…
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.@fairfieldprep English teacher @Jamie_Chesbro signed a contract for @WoodhallPress for his 1st book, A Lion in the Snow: Essays on Fatherhood. The book explores the early loss of his own father & the moments of parenting that provide new understandings about our children and us.
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Prep’s Freshman Football team gathered for Mass in the chapel to pray together before today’s home opener vs. Xavier! As a longtime Prep tradition, teams worship together on game day! #BeIgnited #AMDG #PrepBrotherhood @jesuitschools @Prep_Football @fprep_athletics
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The Pep Rally in Pelletier Quad was electric! Come cheer for @Prep_Football vs @DHSBWfootball in the State Championship tomorrow, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m., played at Trumbull HS. Online tickets required at gate (no cash):
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We're proud to announce that Dr. Thomas de Quesada, the Dean of Men at @BelenJesuitNews in Miami, Fla., will be the next principal of @fairfieldprep ow.ly/Kuky30hAkoS
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Fairfield Prep Football Player Richter To Be Honored As Scholar Athlete @FPrepAthletics @Prep_Football goo.gl/alerts/ofzaDs
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Congratulations to the Fairfield Prep #classof2020‼️ Our first ceremony was a great success, can’t wait to celebrate with the 2nd graduation group‼️🎓#PREPforLife #AMDG #settheworldonfire #jesuitschools instagram.com/p/CDY_bxXJxfy/…
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Happy faces and families celebrated our newest Grads at Prep’s 80th Commencement‼️We are so proud of these young men of the #classof2022 ! #BeIgnited #PREPforLife #MenForOthers @jesuitschools
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Great to see the hockey team back out on the ice again at Wonderland! #cthk #GoJesuits #FairfieldPrepHockey #PrepExcellence @FPrepAthletics
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The hockey state champions! #GoFairfieldPrep #cthk #ciac #ciachockey #statechamps #TheWhale @FPvarsityhockey @FPrepAthletics
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ICYMI: Congrats to Coach Kevin Kery '00 on being named the Connecticut Rugby Coach of the Year! Thanks to CT Rugby President Joe Kelly and their representatives for delivering the award last week. #PrepRugby #BeIgnited #ForOthers #AMDG #JesuitSchools #CTRugby
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Beloved teacher, coach and alumnus Tom Shea revealed an original Bombsquad tshirt and challenged Prep students to carry on the tradition of supporting one another, remembering, “I don’t go to high school, I go to Fairfield Prep!” #PrepBrotherhood #PrepBombsquad #BeIgnited #AMDG
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Got Hockey Fever? Come out tonight 1/19 to cheer for the Jesuits vs. West Haven, 6 p.m. at Wonderland of Ice! #BeIgnited #cthk #scc @FPvarsityhockey
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Let’s GO PREP! Cheer for Prep Football in the Class LL State Championship vs. Greenwich! The game is Saturday, 12/10 at 5:30 pm, at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. Online tickets only! gofan.co/app/events/826203?s…
CIAC Livestream: nfhsnetwork.com/events/ciac/…
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Junior Spencer Spellane kicked off Prep's Veterans Day Assembly with a moving performance of the National Anthem. Fairfield Prep salutes our U.S. veterans, including our many Alumni, who have served our country selflessly in the defense of freedom. #MenforOthers #VeteransDay
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The Fairfield Prep and @FairfieldU campus are spectacular with today’s snowfall! ❄️ We “see God in all things” and are awestruck with nature’s beauty‼️📷 @RonPerrySJ
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Daniel Barnick breaks open with another amazing TD run!! With 1 min left in the 3rd, Prep leads Shelton 24-3‼️🏈 #cthsfb #ciac #gametimect @Prep_Football @FPrepAthletics
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Congrats to Tymaine Smith and Coach Hellstern on being named @ctorthopaedics Urgent Care/SCC Tier 1 Player and Coach of the Year! Also named All-SCC Tim Pearson, Ryan O’Connell, Jack Mullen, Connor Smith and Emmett Derby! #cthsfb @SCCcommissioner @Prep_Football
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Fairfield Prep football stops No. 3 West Haven, holds on to playoff hopes at 4-6 @Prep_Football @FPrepAthletics ctinsider.com/gametimect/foo… via @insider_ct
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Former @FPvarsityhockey player Marc Arcobello scores a goal in the U.S. vs. Slovakia Olympic game on Tuesday. The U.S. team won 5-1, advancing to the quarterfinals ow.ly/YoA530ivro9 @FPrepAthletics @fairfieldprep #GoFairfieldPrep
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Sophomore Pierce Cowles blasts a Grand Slam to help the Jesuits defeat Amity 7-6 in the #SCC Baseball Quarterfinal‼️⚾️ Prep advances to Semi at Hamden, 5/25, 4 p.m. #ctbase #teamwork #PrepBrotherhood #GoPrep @GameTimeCT @FPrepAthletics @fprepbaseball
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Congrats to Coach Bernier and the Fairfield Prep Golf team on winning the SCC Golf Championship today at Racebrook CC! #ctgolf #scc #teamwork #PrepExcellence @FPrepAthletics
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Congrats to talented, three-sport captain and scholar-athlete Max McGillicuddy ‼️#PrepPride @FPrepAthletics @Prep_Football @PrepVarsityLax #ctbb #scc
Max McGillicuddy @fairfieldprep is the @News12CT @NorwalkHospital @NuvanceHealth Scholar Athlete @DevellisJustin @news12ctsudol
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New Fairfield Prep Graduates of the #classof2022 walked in the recessional with diplomas in hand‼️ Congratulations and go set the world on fire! #BeIgnited #MenForOthers #AMDG
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Prep defeats NDHS 49-19‼️‼️ Way to go Jesuits! Congratulations to seniors on their special night #cthsfb #scc #prepforcompetition #preppridevictory @ Rafferty Stadium instagram.com/p/B4oGXHEJuOn/…
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The 1st Annual Jimmy McGrath Foundation Golf Tournament will be held June 26 at Smith Richardson Golf Club, Fairfield CT. The foundation honors the memory of the late Jimmy McGrath, Class of '23. Learn more: jimmymcgrathfoundation.org/ @FPrepAthletics @PrepVarsityLax @Prep_Football
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Prep Hockey wins #ciac Div I Championship! Defeats Greenwich 4-2 #final #cthk #scc… instagram.com/p/Bgb_fxSAuwW/
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Congratulations to Logan Berg from Oxford, CT, accepted today to Fairfield Prep’s Class of ‘26 and awarded the Magis Merit Scholarship! Logan was recognized by Dir. of Admissions Kevin Altieri and President Christian Cashman. #BeIgnited #Magis #JesuitEducated
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Prep wins #scc hockey championship, defeats NDWH 5-0 #final #cthk #ciac #GoFairfieldPrep @… instagram.com/p/Bf4mnCBFIMD/
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This year, we bid farewell to three @FairfieldPrep employees: Dean of Operations Colleen Keltos, Science Teacher Bob Ford Jr. and Assistant to the Dean of Students Kevin Ahern. We surprised them with a gathering in the quad on Friday, June 2, with the entire school community present. Listen as President Christian Cashman recounts their tremendous contributions to Prep over their many years. #AMDG #BeIgnited
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We are grateful to @JamesMartinSJ and the @fairfieldprep REIGNS Club for hosting a conversation earlier this month on the dignity and care of the human person, especially the marginalized. #CuraPersonalis #MenForOthers #AMDG
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Prep's Irish Cultural Club and the Jazzuits participated in the Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick’s Day 2023 Parade! The Irish spirit was contagious, with tons of cheers for the Jesuits. #StPatricksDay #GoPrep #AMDG #BeIgnited
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True Brotherhood! Prep brothers showed up on the Hicks family doorstep at 5:20 a.m. to see off Jackson Hicks ‘23 to his R-Day (Reception Day) at @westpoint_usma ‼️We’re proud of you, Jackson! #DutyHonorCountry
#PREPforLife #PrepForever #PREPisFamily
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Former Fairfield Prep star plays his last game for Yale Saturday wtnh.com/sports/former-fairf…
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Congratulations to the Fairfield prep Hockey seniors! We salute you for all the hard work and dedication you've given over these past four years. #PrepHockey #BeIgnited #PrepAthletics #AMDG
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Get to know... Thomas de Quesada, Fairfield Prep’s new principal ow.ly/FVpD30i166x via @ffldcitizen @jesuitschools @BelenJesuitNews
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As part of a beautiful, faith-based Prep tradition, the Freshman Football Team gathered for morning Mass on their first game day. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Brian Konzman, S.J., who blessed the student athletes! #JesuitEducated #BeIgnited @FPrepAthletics @Prep_Football
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PREP WINS‼️🏀 Final score in overtime: 87-86. Prep will play against Notre Dame of Fairfield in… instagram.com/p/BdOtlhgFk1N/
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With deep sorrow, the @FairfieldPrep Community mourns the loss of Charlie Capalbo. Charlie's fight, bravery and perseverance inspired so many in the greater Fairfield community & the CT hockey community. Rest In Peace, Charlie. #capalbostrong #AMDG ow.ly/gpMu50IRlcu
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Prep Freshman Football ended the season undefeated 10-0‼️🏈 Coach Kevin Kery ‘00 got the Gatorade shower to celebrate the victory! 🏆#PrepPrideVictory #BeIgnited #PrepBrotherhood @FPrepAthletics @Prep_Football
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Fairfield Prep and @NDFFLD gather for prayer before the hockey game, in memory of Jimmy McGrath ‘23 💙 Watch livestream: jesuitpride.com/live
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Prep Community surprises Prep President Rev. Tom Simisky, S.J., with a parade on Monday, June 8. Father Simisky is stepping down as the leader of @fairfieldprep at the end of the month. Godspeed! Photos video: ow.ly/i8N250A5fHC #AMDG @jesuitnews @jesuitschools @JesuitsEast
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Come support the Jesuits this Sunday at home to see them take on Trumbull in the Class LL Semi-Finals! Be loud and proud! 📣🙌🏈 Online tickets only. Purchase them here: gofan.co/app/events/819451?s… #FPFootball #PrepPride #AMDG
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Prep Lax defeats Greenwich 10-9 in last seconds of the game‼️ Victory! Advances to CIAC State Quarterfinals! #ctlax @GameTimeCT #PrepBrotherhood @FPrepAthletics #bethebest
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Fairfield Prep expresses our deepest sympathy and prays for Teddy Balkind, his family, friends and community. #GodBlessTeddy #RestInPeace
The latest from @jeffjacobs123: Death of St. Luke’s hockey player an unimaginable tragedy #cthk ctinsider.com/columnist/arti…
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Congratulations to Dean Lockery '14 for being picked by the Pittsburgh @Pirates! Here are a couple of shots of Dean when he played for the Jesuits back in the 2013-14 school year. - ow.ly/62u730kpb4f @CCSU Story via:@WTNH #GoFairfieldPrep #PrepForCompetition
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Proud of Prep Alum Nick Franchuk! Best of luck this season! #PREPforLife #menforothers
Wearing Brendan Looneys #40 is one of the highest honors a Navy lacrosse player can have. He was known as the ultimate teammate and voted by his teammates for the 2021 season, Nick Franchuk will wear the #40.
##BeStrongBeAccountableNeverComplain
#GoNavy⚓️🇺🇸
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Congratulations to the Fairfield Prep Class of 2024! Go out and set the world on fire! 🔥
#Prep2024 #BeIgnited #AMDG
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This past Saturday, Fairfield Prep Rugby became State Champions for the first time in school history! Here are some shots of the boys celebrating their monumental accomplishment.
#PrepRugby #GoPrep #BeIgnited #CTRugby #AMDG
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Congratulations to Ms. Cindi Brucoli, P ‘08, for 20 years of dedicated service! Cindi was honored at the annual Thanksgiving Assembly. Cindi greets the Fairfield Prep Community with a smile every day and works as Asst. to the Dean of Students. Prep salutes you! #PREPforLife
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Prep Soccer defeats Danbury 1-0 in state playoffs ‼️⚽️ Jesuits advance to the Class LL Quarterfinal vs. Staples on Saturday 11/13 at home, time TBA! Come cheer on the boys! #BeIgnited #neversaydie #PrepBrotherhood #ctbsoc #ciac @FPrepAthletics
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Prep’s 4th goal in Greenwich’s empty net seals the deal! Jesuits are #statechamps #ciac #cthk… instagram.com/p/BgcEWfHA8rm/
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It's the start of Senior Week for the Class of 2023! Here are some photos of our seniors in their college apparel just after the Senior Breakfast. Only a few days until graduation! #AMDG #BeIgnited
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Get excited for the Jesuits' Football Season! Catch a glimpse of the players on this @N12Sports feature! Check out the fall season schedule at jesuitpride.com #BeIgnited @Prep_Football @FPrepAthletics connecticut.news12.com/high-…
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“It’s not just lip service. The representation is impressive. And it’s not only impressive to me as a woman."
Dr. Donna Andrade speaks to @americamag about being named to #Jesuit Commission on Role and Responsibilities of Women.
#AMDG
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Go set the world on fire, boys! 🔥
Congrats to the Fairfield Prep Class of 2023!
#Prep2023 #BeIgnited #AMDG
(Photos taken by Max Mihalov '25)
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The @fairfieldprep Football Camp is winding down! Despite the heat, our middle school campers and our Prep counselors and coaches have been having a great time learning the football fundamentals each day at Barlow Field. Here is just a snapshot of some the activity at the camp.
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Congratulations to Harrison Spangler ’23 on his commitment to Ithaca College Lacrosse! #BeIgnited #AMDG #bethebest #MenforOthers @FPrepAthletics @BomberSports
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Today, during morning prayer, we remember all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We especially remember three Fairfield Prep alumni, Michael Jacobs '64, Gary Lasso '69 and Seth Morris '83. #NeverForget
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Prep students traveled to Miami and joined @BelenJesuitNews students in an ecological mission. They participated in ice breakers, prayer services, kayaking, and oyster reclamation/preservation in Biscayne Bay. Plus an Everglades swamp trail clean-up! 🌎#BeIgnited @jesuitschools
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Thanks to the generosity of Prep donors, we’ve raised over $50K to deliver meals to frontline healthcare workers and community outreach centers during the pandemic crisis. Join us to help: fairfieldprep.org/lunch4life
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Bravo! The Prep Jazzuits 🎶 rocked the annual Town of Fairfield Memorial Day Parade‼️After decades, the band returned to perform jazz favorites and patriotic music. They were led by Music Director Dan Horstmann. #GoPrep #FairfieldPrepMusic #ForTheLoveOfPrep
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Prep Baseball are #SCC Champs‼️Jesuits defeat West Haven 8-3‼️#ctbase #PrepExcellence @FPrepAthletics #ForTheLoveOfPrep
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Fairfield Prep is proud to be part of the @fairfieldu community, and we're excited for the first home basketball game in this spectacular, state-of-the-art arena! #BeIgnited #AMDG @FPrepAthletics
Mahoney Arena—Home of the ✨STAGS✨ complete with the fresh new George Bisacca Court!
#FairfieldU #RedSeaMadness
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Thank you to Fordham Prep @rugbyFP @canisiushsrugby @McQJesuitRugby for coming to campus this weekend to partake in the NE Jesuit Rugby Tourney. Today all 4 schools celebrated Mass together in McLeod Center. The Fairfield Prep Jesuits won the title! #BeIgnited @jesuitschools
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Welcome to Fairfield Prep Freshman Orientation! New members of the #classof2024 arrived this morning and were greeted by student leaders who directed them to their first location to start the day. Welcome to the Prep Brotherhood‼️ #amdg #menforothers #jesuiteducated #jsnnews
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Get your tickets for this Saturday’s Football Championship! Let’s fill the stadium and #BeIgnited ‼️🏈 Only Online Tickets accepted:
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Bomb squad joins the boys on the field to celebrate 💣💣 #HailFairfield
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Heber helps lift Fairfield Prep to SCC Division 1 hockey title in shootout with Notre Dame-West Haven #BeIgnited @FPrepAthletics @FPvarsityhockey ctinsider.com/gametimect/boy… via @insider_ct
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.@Stephen_Kellogg '94 delivers video message, personalized performance of his song "Last Man Standing" to Class of 2020 ow.ly/5UwN50zALlN
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Baseball defeats Greenwich 9-8‼️#ctbase @FPrepAthletics
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