Alumni Networking Event Featuring Anthony Carella ’17
The St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) Alumni Association capped off a fulfilling 2025-26 year with another successful Alumni Networking Event, bringing together graduates from across generations for an evening of connection, inspiration, and meaningful conversation. Keynote speaker Anthony Carella ’17, who recently completed the 2025 World’s Toughest Row—a 3,000-mile unsupported transatlantic rowing race— kicked off the event. Carella shared his remarkable journey with alumni, reflecting on the challenges, lessons, and experiences that shaped his path from student-athlete to endurance rower and environmental restoration professional. SMCS Alumni Association President Andrew Gidaro ’02 with keynote speaker, Anthony Carella ’17 Moderator and Alumni Association President Andrew Gidaro ’02 opened the evening by welcoming attendees and highlighting the importance of alumni engagement. Gidaro reflected on the shared experiences that unite St. Michael’s graduates and on how these events strengthen the SMCS community after graduation. During his keynote, Carella reflected on his time at SMCS, where he competed in hockey at the U14, junior, and prep levels, as well as U14 lacrosse. He spoke about continuing his athletic journey at Hebron Academy in Maine before earning an academic scholarship to Hobart College in Geneva, New York. Carella spoke about his experience completing the World’s Toughest Row, his time at SMCS, and more. Carella was introduced to rowing at Hobart. Having never rowed before, he walked on to the Division I rowing team and embraced the challenge of learning an entirely new sport. Following Carella’s graduation, where he earned a bachelor of arts in environmental studies, he attended the University of Victoria to pursue ecological restoration studies while competing for the varsity rowing team. In 2022, he earned a silver medal in the men’s 8+ event at the Canadian University Rowing Championships. Carella spoke about the perseverance, discipline, and resilience required to prepare for and complete the World’s Toughest Row. Alongside his teammates,
