February 10, 2009
More than 60 alumni and friends gathered for a pre-game
reception prior to the Red Storm Men’s Basketball game against
nationally ranked Louisville at Madison Square Garden on Sunday,
February 8.
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Guests got into the spirit of the upcoming game by sharing good
food and good cheer as they swapped stories of their student days
and caught up on what’s been happening with them recently.
Bill Schaeffer '73CBA, Director of Alumni Relations brought
everyone up-to-date on the recent happenings at St. John’s
University. The alumni were particularly interested in
learning about Alumni Reunion Celebration 2009, an exciting array
of family fun activities scheduled for May 30 – 31 on the Queens
and Staten Island campuses.
Schaeffer concluded his remarks by rewarding five lucky guests
with great raffle items, including a signed mini basketball by Hall
of Fame Men’s Basketball Coach Lou Carnesecca '50C, '60GEd,
'00HON.
Alumni were vocal in their enjoyment of these ongoing
receptions. “I usually attend one of these receptions a year
and I am never disappointed with the alumni I meet” said Felix
Joseph '88SVC, '90CBA. “These venues are a great way for
alumni to meet and learn what’s going on at alma mater.”
The next pre-game reception is scheduled for Thursday, February
19 at 5:30 p.m. at Madison Square Garden as the Red Storm take on
Duke University.