Spring 2003 - Fenwick High School

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We didn’t choose the theme for this issue of the
magazine; it chose us. Among the many
successful seasons in Fenwick’s history, this
one is still worth examining. From basketball to bowling,
from speech competition to synchronized skating, from
hockey to the Hall of Fame, from distinguished life service
awards to letters of commendation for sportsmanship –
students, faculty, alumni/ae, and parents all are setting
new standards.
As you well know, at Fenwick we understand that success
is more than medals, trophies, promotions, and
newspaper headlines. So in this issue, we will examine
“success” in terms of the qualities that connect us to
success. We’ll spotlight some of the people that
demonstrate qualities such as motivation, commitment,
preparation, perseverance, and satisfaction. What are the
“Secrets of Success”
We also come to a sad repetition of what it seems only too
recently we had to do: honor one of the great Fenwick
legends. In the last issue, we memorialized Fr. Malachy
Dooley, O.P. In this issue, we say good-bye to Dan
O’Brien ’34, who in March quietly stepped from this life
into heaven, where no doubt he’s encouraging angels to
run a little harder, swim a little faster or dive a little more
precisely. Dan was a man who spent nearly his entire life
at Fenwick, grew from a boy to a man, from an athlete
who was injured to a coaching sensation. We remember
him in this issue – and forever after.
While you are revisiting the past, don’t miss the
opportunity to leap into the future. Check out the center
section and become better acquainted with our web site:
www.fenwickfriars.com. Also, throughout the magazine,
you’ll see evidence of a “communication partnership” –
the magazine and the web site working together to bring
you complete information about the school and the
Fenwick community. We’d like to know how you like best
to get your news, so please use the response card in the
center section to tell us your preferences.
Finally, on a scale outside Fenwick, we find ourselves
going to press amid a changing and unpredictable world.
Whatever the circumstances, we would be remiss not to
express our gratitude to all members of the Fenwick
community who serve to keep us safe now and who have
served in the past.
In these times of strife and turmoil, why do we think, talk
or read about anything else Fenwick has always
believed that EDUCATION is important. Education and
Faith: our best insurance against a mindless, value-less
future. Educating the next generation to be the leaders
our world will need – the Fenwick community is
determined to succeed at that!
The mission of Fenwick High School is to be a
Catholic college-preparatory school in the
Dominican tradition. To sustain that mission,
we reaffirm the values of excellence,
leadership and tradition which have always
defined Fenwick High School.
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