REGIS

Regis Roundup
By Jack Prael ‘63
Recent events
Jug Night, held on October 24 th this year,
was a great success with an increased
number of Regians in attendance and
calm behavior throughout the night.
The Alumni Parents Mass and Dinner on
November 15 th also had a fine crowd and
was a great opportunity to see friends from
the days when sons attended Regis together.
The Golden Owls Mass and Brunch on October 19 th welcomed the
Class of 1953 to this distinguished group. Father McClain gave his
current presentation on the state of Regis which generated some
interesting discussion.
Upcoming events
The Crimson Circle Reception is planned for December 6 th . This
year the members will have brunch at Regis followed by an illustrated
lecture on the El Greco exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of
Art. Hilda O’Connell-Harris, art teacher at Regis for three decades
will give the presentation after which our alumni and their families
will visit the exhibit.
Jug Night II will be held on December 22 nd at Regis for our alumni
from the classes of 2000 through 2003.
Alumni Family Homecoming is scheduled for Saturday afternoon,
January 10 th . There will be two basketball games played at the
Loyola Gym against Monsignor Scanlan. The Junior Varsity game
will begin at 1 P.M. and the Varsity at 3 P.M. There will be activities
for the whole family back at Regis, including a performance by
the Regis Band and a genuine carnival for the kids sponsored by
the Student Government. There will also be a presentation at Regis
from Athletic Director John Fogarty on the current state of sports
at the school. Refreshments will be served at Regis, and there is
no cost to attend this event.
Regis Classical Association
Announcement from John Kuhner ‘94
A group of alumni are drawing up plans for a Regis Classical Association
for all alumni who are lovers of Latin and/or Greek. We
hope, first of all, to establish for each other a convivial atmosphere
and companionship in ideals and interests; and second by mutual
assistance and emulation to make ourselves better scholars and
teachers of our tradition. Interested alumni, from professors to
amateurs, are invited to contact John Kuhner ’94 (212/289-4913,
jbkuhner@alumni.princeton.edu); Brian Fitzgerald ’94 (718/932-
4773,bfitzger@regis-nyc.org); or Matt McGowan ’89 (718/501-
5665, mmcgowan@stfranciscollege.edu).
The Deo et Patriae Awards
Regis Honors Kieran Quinn ‘67 and Jim Power ‘57
By Therese Klay P’99, ‘01
Annual Fund Director
In an evening marked by warmth and camaraderie Regis honored
two distinguished Regians, Jim Power ’57 and Kieran Quinn ’67.
These men were presented with the Deo et Patriae Award for their
dedication to Regis and their communities at large. The Deo et
Patriae Dinner took place at the New York Athletic Club this September
and was attended by over 350 Regians, alumni parents and
friends of Regis.
Jim Power has devoted his time and skill to numerous charitable
organizations. Regis has been most fortunate to be one of them.
Jim has twice served on the Regis Board of Trustees (1989 to 1995;
1996-2001). He served as Chairman of the Finance Committee and
a term as Chairman of the Board during which time he advocated
for the creation of the REACH Program.
Jim attended Fordham University and received his MBA from
New York University. He became a Certified Public Accountant
in 1965 and worked at Deloitte & Touche from 1961 until his retirement
in 2002. Jim became a Partner of the firm in 1972, served
as Regional Managing Partner for the New York area and Deputy
Managing Partner of the U.S. firm. He served on the firm’s Board
of Directors from 1987 until 1996 which included a term as Vice
Chairman of the Board.
Jim has been very active in a number of organizations in addition
to Regis. These include past service with the archdiocese of New
York, Rockefeller University and Boys Hope Girls Hope of New
York (Board of Directors 2001 to present).
Jim and his wife Maureen have four children, four grandchildren
and live in Summit, New Jersey.
Kieran Quinn demonstrates tremendous spirit in his positive approach
to life and to Regis. As one classmate told me “everyone
knew Kieran and everyone liked him.” He has been the rallying
point for his class, developing a team spirit in a diverse group of
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