April 16th & 17th

Attention classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000 & 2005:

You are invited to celebrate your Farrell reunion this coming April—and we are pleased to offer a number of exciting and enjoyable events to commemorate this joyous occasion. This year’s special guests will be the Classes of 1965 and 1985, who will mark their 45th and 25th reunions respectively.  With interesting and meaningful events planned for both Friday and Saturday nights, your Reunion weekend is sure to be memorable!  We certainly hope that you will join us and come home to Farrell. 

Friday April 16, 2010 -  Class of 1965 & 1985

On April 16th, the class of 1965 and 1985 will be celebrating their 45th and 25th reunions with an elegant dinner at Lorenzo’s Restaurant inside the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel.

Dinner includes beer, wine, salad, pasta, choice of three entrees, plus cake and coffee.

The cost of this "Pre-Reunion" Get Together is $85.00 per person.

The Office of Alumni Relations & Development has reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn for  alumni who wish to stay at the hotel.  Please call the Hilton Garden Inn at (718) 477-2400 for pricing and reservations.

For more information about the reunion, contact John Giannone at (718) 987-2900 ext. 253.

Saturday April 17, 2010

Memorial Mass- All alumni and guests are welcome to attend Mass (Sunday Liturgy) to memorialize deceased Farrell alumni.  Mass is celebrated at the Monsignor Farrell Chapel and begins at 3:45pm.

School Tours- Farrell students will be on hand to welcome you back to Farrell! School tours will showcase the valuable assets we offer each Farrell student, and you will have the chance to walk the same hallowed halls graced by generations of our alumni. See how Farrell has transformed since your time, but revel in its tradition!

Cocktail Hour- Throughout the building, in places you will recall from your own Farrell days, each reunion class officially reunites at its cocktail reception. Always a relaxed, fun-filled atmosphere, the cocktail reception is where many alumni meet up with one another after years—or even decades — apart. Make sure to bring your best Farrell story!

Class Photos- All attending alumni are brought together in updated class year photos. Complimentary prints are mailed the week after reunion, offering the perfect keepsake of this memorable weekend.

Reunion Gala Dinner- At this dinner you will get to enjoy fine food in the company of your Farrell classmates, former and current faculty members, and their guests.  Also, members of the Class of 1965 Reunion Committee will present President Monsignor Paddack with the Reunion Class Gift for the Annual Fund.

Cocktails and Dinner are included in the registration price of $90.00 per person.

Click here to register on-line,  or call 718.987.2900 ext. 230.

This is a very significant milestone for Farrell, necessitated by the increasing gap between tuition revenue and the costs of providing a Farrell education. The achievement of this ambitious goal will depend upon your willingness to recommit yourself to Farrell as it confronts an increasingly competitive educational environment and more complex economic circumstances.

Farrell depends on the Reunion Classes going beyond their normal contributions, to meet its annual goals. Reunion Classes collectively contribute about 35% to the Annual Fund. Class gifts are crucial in helping Farrell reach the yearly Annual Fund goal, and with the goal of $350,000.00 this year, your contribution becomes even more paramount.

Every Gift Counts. As the Annual Fund grows each year, it allows Farrell to retain its competitive edge and fulfill the school’s mission. Participation matters, too. Participation in the Annual Fund is a measurement of our alumni’s loyalty to Farrell. In this special Reunion year, your participation is even more important. Our alumni participation rate of 4.5% falls short of other Catholic high schools in our area. Over the next 3 years, we would like you to consider helping us achieve our goal of 25%, which is average compared to our peer institutions.

Gifts to Farrell’s Annual Fund help Farrell stay competitive with our peer institutions and offer the best in Catholic education to each new generation of students. Since 1961, Farrell has been serving New York, the Church and the Nation.