Fordham Preparatory School

🎉 Congratulations to Fordham Prep senior Zavier Suero! Zavier has been selected as a 2024 QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship recipient and will be attending the University of Notre Dame this fall. More than 25,000 high school seniors applied for this prestigious award. We look forward to seeing what you do next. Go Rams! Go Irish! 🐏 ☘️ For the full story visit https://www.fordhamprep.org/news

Acceptance notifications have gone out to our newest Rams today! Congratulations to the incredibly gifted Class of 2029. Please reach out to our new Ram families with a warm welcome. Go Rams!

Members of Fordham Prep's George Jackson Mentorship Program came together for a day dedicated to reflection, community and service. Edmond Papantonio (FP '64) shared his firsthand experience marching for freedom during the Civil Rights Movement and hearing Dr. King speak. Students and mentors also heard from Raul Alvarez (FP'05) on the memory of Sam Chionuma and prepared care packages for the guests at Part of the Solution (POTS) - reminders about shaping lives with purpose and compassion.

Today we reflect on the powerful words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and are reminded that our futures are intertwined. Let us celebrate the efforts of our students and community members who are committed to building a stronger, more compassionate school and world through their actions and words.

The Dramatic Society production of "Treasure Island" will set sail on Friday 2/7 at 7pm in Fordham Prep's Leonard Theater!

An additional performance will run on Saturday 2/8 at 7pm. Tickets are $15 and will be sold at the door.

*If you can't make it to the production but would like to support the Dramatic Society, you can donate at https://bit.ly/4hRfHpA

“Ken Ludwig's Treasure Island” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Members from the Class of '24 visited the Prep while home on break - rekindling friendships and sharing their wisdom with our seniors. Jack Conroy (Brown), Dylan Lang (URI), and Liam Tully (Virginia Tech) spoke about embracing new communities, time management, being open to new people and experiences, while balancing academics and social activities - all things they picked up in their years at the Prep.

Congratulations to Gerry Byrne (Fordham Prep '62, Fordham University '66). Gerry received the U.S. Navy’s top civilian accolade, the Distinguished Public Service Award for his lifelong commitment to supporting military and veteran communities. Gerry was a captain in the U.S. Marine Corp and is a committee member of Fordham Prep’s Alumni Veterans Network. He met with members of our Class of 2026 in December to talk about his career. Thank you for exemplifying what it means to be a man for others.

PMC-2023 January 3, 2025 - New York, NY: In a distinguished ceremony held this morning in New York City, Gerry Byrne, PMC’s Vice Chairman and veteran Marine Officer, was honored with the U.S. Navy’s top civilian accolade, the Distinguished Public Service Award. Presented by Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of ...

Happy Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton!

The widow, foundress of the Sisters of Charity, and first native-born canonized American saint was the aunt of Fordham's third President Rev. James Roosevelt Bayley, grandmother of William Seton IV (Class of 1848), and an important influence in the life of Fordham’s founder John Hughes.

During a faculty/staff retreat this school year, a group of retreatants visited the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine in Manhattan.

As of December 18th, Fordham Prep students have received EA and ED acceptances at 117 (and counting) colleges and universities across the U.S. and in Europe. Our seniors have submitted over 1,900 college applications, with the guidance and support of the Prep's College Counseling Department, and are looking forward to more good news in the coming months! Congratulations to all!

As we approach Christmas, the Fourth Sunday of Advent invites us to reflect on the extraordinary mystery of God’s presence in our lives. Life often presents us with moments of uncertainty—paths we did not expect and challenges we do not fully understand. In these moments, Joseph’s example reminds us to lean into God’s promises and trust that God walks with us. Read more: https://bit.ly/4a0Lnoe

Sending our heartfelt gratitude to the Fordham Prep Mothers' Club! Your efforts in spreading holiday cheer over the past few weeks have been nothing short of incredible. From the scrumptious Thanksgiving feast, courtesy of Gemelli Pizzeria, to the fun and festive Christmas cookies, we've been spoiled and we owe it all to you! Here's to our amazing moms who always make the season brighter. 🎄

🇦🇱 🎄 Embracing the holiday spirit with a touch of cultural pride! Fordham Prep's Albanian Club crafted Christmas ornaments, each shaped like the traditional Albanian double-headed eagle. The wooden ornaments feature the signature of each student club member.

Learn more about co-curriculars at Fordham Prep: https://bit.ly/3LrYl3T

The spirit of joy that begins this week comes from the words of Paul, “The Lord is near.” This joyful spirit is marked by the third candle of our Advent wreath, which is rose-colored, and the rose-colored vestments often used at the Eucharist. Read more: https://bit.ly/4a0Lnoe

🐏 The construction crew working on the renovations at Fordham University Church recently let Jack '26 take a selfie with the ramshead gargoyle! 🚧 ⚒️

🎨 🎷 🎶 🎺 🎹 On Wednesday, December 18th, Fordham Prep's Visual & Performing Arts Department will be presenting our Winter Arts Showcase from 2:45-3:15pm & 6-8pm.

This event will feature student musicians and artists with an open gallery showcasing work from our Studio Art I & II, Architectural Drawing, AP 2D Art & Design, and Computer Graphics & Web Design classes in the Theatre Atrium starting at 2:45pm. In the evening, we will have an open gallery starting and a concert featuring our Jazz Ensembles and Choir in Leonard Theater starting at 6pm.