Florida Events

Headmaster Fr. Edwin Leahy, O.S.B. '63 provided updates on St. Benedict's today and its plans for tomorrow to six gatherings of Florida alumni and old and new friends in February and March. Accompanied by Chief Advancement Officer Mike Fazio, Fr. Ed was hosted by Gene O'Hara '55 in Bonita Springs, Carole and Paul Hannan '56 in Tampa, Susan and Don Laurie '60 in Vero Beach, Peggy and Ron Del Mauro in Tequesta, Michael and Olga Solares in Coral Cables and Jim and Judy Dorsey in Naples. 

Bonita Springs, Fla. 

On February 7, Gene O'Hara '55 hosted a St. Benedict's gathering in Bonita Springs. Pictured are members of the Class of 1955, left to right, Ed Moran, Walt Gilligan, Gene O'Hara and Bill Lawless. 

 

 

 

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Tampa, Fla. 

Twelve Gray Bees and their spouses joined Carole and Paul Hannon '56 for lunch at The Rusty Pelican in Tampa on February 9.  Back row: Walt Manning '65, Ed Bendokas, Robert Covino '65, John Juliano '57, Mario Fuentes '81, Clarence Richardson '79, Pat Sheil '58, Brian Jennings '70, Luis Villacis '08 and Chief Advancement Officer Mike Fazio. Front row: Paul Hannon '56, Paul Schultz '96, Fr. Edwin Leahy, O.SB. '63 and Jeffrey Guigni '19. 

 

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Vero Beach, Fla. 

Susan and Don Laurie '60 hosted a gathering at their home in Vero Beach. 

 

 

 

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Tequesta, Fla.

 Peggy and Ron Del Mauro hosted a cocktail reception in their home in Tequesta. 

 

 

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Naples, Fla. 

Judy and Jim Dorsey, friends of The Hive, hosted Fr. Ed and 30 guests in their home in Naples. 

 

 

 

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Coral Gables, Fla. 

Friends of St. Benedict's Prep, Miguel and Olga Solares, hosted a group of around 20 friends and alumni at their home in Coral Gables where Fr. Ed shared news of The Hive.