St. Michael's College School Alumni Executive 2018

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Alumni Relations

Alumni Association & Board Mentorship Programme Alumni Publications Chapters Alumni Events

SMCS Alumni Association Connects Past With Present

Our Alumni Relations Office, under the guidance of the Office of Advancement, is the first point of contact between the alumni and St. Michael’s College School (SMCS). It offers the chance to reconnect with the school and fellow alumni.

INSPIRING YOUNG ALUMNI

With more than 11,000 members, residing in more than 30 countries, the Alumni Relations Office is committed to engaging and fostering the growth of life-long relationships with alumni through communications, events, mentoring, networking opportunities, and much more.

The Alumni Relations Office works closely with the Alumni Association and its executives to ensure that with our alumni’s assistance, the tradition, history, and future of the College School is continued.

Alumni are kept informed about events, mentoring and networking opportunities, learning initiatives, and other SMCS-themed experiences through regular e-newsletters, social media platforms, and other communications channels.

Alumni are regularly invited back to visit SMCS in person! Annual events – including Homecoming, Spring Reunion and Barbeque, class reunions, golf tournaments, the Turkey Roll, and the alumni old-timers’ hockey league – make consistent face-to-face contact possible, fun, and memorable.

If you have any suggestions, questions, concerns, or want to share your stories with us, please do not hesitate to contact us at alumni@smcsmail.com.

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Alumni Association

Our alumni are a vital component of the community and an important part of the tradition and future of St. Michael’s College School. Alumni further the mission and vision they learned while attending SMCS by setting examples for current students through giving back to the school community, charity outreach, their education and career choices, and by being an inspiring presence around our campus.

Alumni Association Board 2022-25

Executive

President	Andrew Gidaro ’02 Andrew Gidaro followed in his father Ardo’s ’70 footsteps attending SMCS, with younger brother Marco graduating in 2006. As a student, Gidaro participated in football, track, and swimming. He has been an active member of the Alumni Association and served as a director for the past several years and regularly assists with Homecoming and the Turkey Roll & Reunion.
1st Vice President	Michael Bakaic ’07 As a student, Michael Bakaic was on the Debate Team and participated in the Euclid Math Competitions. For the past seven years, he has judged the SMCS VEX Robotics competition and is the project mentor for the Archangel’s Den Alumni Entrepreneur Contest..
2nd Vice President	Chris Paolini ’09 As a student, Chris Paolini played on the Blue Gaels lacrosse team and won the St. Michael’s medal for English. He has participated in the Alumni book club, and is currently the co-Alumni lead for the university chapters, the moderator of the Virtual Alumni Info Series, and since 2012 has been a director on the Alumni Association.
Events Coordinator	Ryan Barnes ’00 While at St. Mike’s, Ryan Barnes played football for four years and was named Defensive MVP on the Junior Team. He was involved in the Out of the Cold program and has fond memories of hockey games and helping Fr. Zinger, CSB, OSM+ in the garden. Some of his closest friends are those he met at SMCS. He recently joined the Alumni Directors and has participated in the alumni morning announcement initiative.

Directors

Alex Alberelli ’12
Ron Clarkin ’75
Josh Colle ’92
Rui de Sousa ’88
Alex Frescura ’92
Steven Hellmann ’96
John LoFranco ’96
Michael Marcon ’94
Jonathan Mason ’08
Amedeo Cunsolo ’19
Paul Marchese ’03
Gianluca Mazzanti ’09
Romeo Milano ’80
Marc Montemurro ’93
Matt Montemurro ’05
Dominic Montemurro ’78
John P. O’Neill ’86 – Past President
Michael Panno ’09
Julian Pileggi ’07
Chris Smith ’06
Todd Stewart ’12
Luca Tonin ’12

Mentorship Programme

The alumni mentorship programme is a pillar at St. Michael’s. It connects alumni of all ages and offers the opportunity to discuss important educational and career-related questions with university students and professionals. The purpose of this initiative is to set the foundation of mentorship for life. The Alumni Association hosts career mentoring and networking events for university students and SMCS alumni, and general networking events were alumni network with others in similar fields of pursuit.

MENTORSHIP REGISTRATION

In addition to alumni to alumni mentorship, alumni are also invited to participate in the annual Career Day when a wide range of alumni share their academic, professional, and life experiences with Grade 11 students to help current students to explore different paths taken by alumni in a variety of professions. As well, members of the Alumni Association are welcomed into the Grade 12 homerooms to learn about the value of the association and the importance of staying connected to St. Michael’s College School after graduation.

Alumni Publications

Staying up-to-date with SMCS and your fellow graduates is simple with our two dedicated alumni publications.

Our Blue Banner, our bi-annual alumni magazine, has been keeping alumni connected since 1945. By reflecting the history, accomplishments, and stories of our school’s graduates, the Blue Banner promotes collegiality, respect, and Christian values under the direction of the Basilian Fathers.

The Tradition, our quarterly e-newsletter, supports the Blue Banner by keeping our alumni informed on upcoming events, mentorship opportunities, special community announcements, and more.

Read the latest editions of the Blue Banner and Tradition or explore our archives for past issues.

Alumni Chapters

University Chapters

The SMCS Alumni University Chapters programme is an opportunity for SMCS alumni to stay connected, even while away at school

Connect with fellow SMCS alumni on your campus, network, and join a familiar SMCS community of friends as you transition from high school to university and into the workforce.

Led by students in their senior years of university, University Chapters will offer engaging campus events, activities, networking, mentorship opportunities, and more.

If you’re interested in joining the programme at your university, please sign up here.

City Chapters

The Alumni Chapters enable alumni the opportunity to connect with other alumni residing in their area. If you live in, or are visiting, any of the below areas, please feel free to contact the Alumni Chapter Representative.

If you would like to become a Chapter Representative where you live, please contact alumni@smcsmail.com.

Canadian and American Chapters

Toronto British Columbia New York, NY

International Chapters

London, UK Eastern Europe Australia

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