Casting a Light on the Sunshine State
From left: President William P. Leahy, S.J.; Convening Campaign Chair Eileen M. Ahearn Connors '66, MSW'95, P'93, '94; and University Trustee and Convening Campaign Chair John M. Connors, Jr. '63, H'07, P'93, '94, at the Naples President’s Reception hosted by the Connors family
Fr. Leahy and members of the Board of Trustees sought to "light the world" in the Sunshine State by spending two weekends in Florida this winter. With visits to Naples Feb. 5–6 and Palm Beach Feb. 25–27, more than 600 alumni, parents, and friends enjoyed a series of campaign leadership events, featuring presentations on both the Institutional Master Plan and student formation. The BC community in Florida represents an enduring base of involvement and support in the Southeast region. In keeping with tradition, the weekends concluded with Mass presided over by Fr. Leahy, followed by brunch.
James Derba '51, P'78 (left), and James Carr, P'09, '11, at the Palm Beach Mass and brunch
From left: Leo Vercollone '77, P'06, '08; Joanne Vercollone, P'06, '08; Legacy Gifts Chair David T. Griffith '68, P'00, '02, '06; and Vice President for University Mission and Ministry John T. Butler, S.J., STL'06, at the Naples Spotlight Luncheon
