Matt Perry ’06 Honored at Alumni Reception

On October 24, St. Sebastian’s hosted the annual Alumni Reception in Martin Hall.  Alumni dating back to 1953 were in attendance to celebrate their shared brotherhood.

Fr. Arens began the evening with grace, which included a trademark "Ole and Lars" joke, highlighting the importance of unity. Director of Alumni & Development Mike Melley then welcomed alumni back to campus on behalf of Alumni Association President Ryan Fitzpatrick ’92.

Head of School Brendan Sullivan presented the Recent Alumni Service Award to this year’s recipient, Matt Perry ‘06. This award is given annually to an alumnus who has shown an extra level of commitment and dedication to St. Sebastian’s, staying active in alumni events and showing a consistency of leadership as an alumnus on campus and beyond. Matt’s many contributions to St. Sebastian’s alumni life include his role as Class of 2006 Class Agent, Reunion Committee Member, volunteer on several ad hoc committees for the Board of Trustees, and most recently as a Trustee.

Perry then addressed the audience, which included family, alumni and his former teachers and coaches. He recounted his invaluable experience within the brotherhood of St. Sebastian’s, while reflecting on the exceptional faculty who served as mentors along the way. In his speech, Perry stated, “while I’m honored to receive this recognition today, and even though time can seem scarce, it’s easy to give back and exciting to remain involved…I believe it’s important to do whatever we can to maintain this culture and give back so the current students can have as good, if not an even better, experience, and then go out into the world and do great things.” Well said, Matt, and congratulations on this well-deserved honor. Once in, never out. Arrows forever!