Mike Kennedy

Post date: May 7, 2011 3:59:44 AM

I will be unable to attend this gathering and figured I would write some account of my time since raising my fist at graduation. Went to BC for business school and transferred to liberal arts. Received a degree in Sociology and a minor in Philosophy. So, am able to philosophize about socializing? Bounced around for a few years and ended up back in beantown where I have worked since 1978 in employment services. Presently, I work for an engineering company; R.G. Vanderweil Engineers, LLP, as their Recruiting Manager. We did the mechanical and electrical work on the Newark Prudential Center near Benedict’s. Married my wife almost 30 years ago and we have three kids (two boys 24 and 26 and a daughter who is 15) and have lived in Boston all of that time. Still have my Jersey roots but did have to celebrate Giants victory in the Super Bowl quietly. Have kept an eye on Benedict’s over the years, saw them play soccer up here and try to meet yearly with a New England group of alumni when they gather nearby. I went to the football reunion last year and was reminded of our 66-0 loss at Don Bosco. Coach Schiller couldn’t think of any other games to reference? One last point I would like to make is, how I feel so fortunate to know Father Leahy and to me he embodies all that is St. Benedict’s; the toughness, the spirituality and the caring that he shares with everyone. Enjoy your night and hopefully I will see you in 5 years!