![]() ![]() ![]() She noted that cadets are presented with a ceremonial shillelagh, or traditional Irish fighting stick, when they graduate and are commissioned as officers within the ROTC program. “I think it’s wonderful to celebrate our affiliation with the Fighting 69th,” said cadet Diana Kim, the program’s battalion commander and a member of Fordham’s Class of 2024. He said many Fordham alumni have served with distinction in the regiment, which was also represented in the parade. Paul Tanghe, Ph.D., professor of military science at Fordham, noted that the program has historical connections with the New York National Guard’s 69th Infantry Regiment, which has strong Irish heritage. very different.” Celebrating 175 Years of Military HeritageĬadets and instructors from the Fordham ROTC program also marched in the parade. Lt. Patrick’s Day Parade, and we sat in the grandstand seats. “It’s his birthday, so it’s a fun day to do a family event. “It’s a good way to honor my husband,” she said. Jeana Somers, LAW ’22, came from New Jersey with her husband, Patrick, and her daughter, brother, and nephew. Other alumni brought members of their family into the Fordham fold. Paul Stavish, FCRH ’73, for example, adorned his black coat with a shimmering green shamrock pin he received seven years ago, at the funeral of Joseph “Jay” McGowan, dean of student affairs during the 1970s and ’80s. Some marchers paid tribute to late members of the Fordham community who touched their lives in some way. “I’ve been going to games at for 40-plus years, and I’ve never seen six games in a row where the students were just going crazy, and every seat was filled.” “We energized New York with the basketball team in February and March,” said FUAA board member Steve Centrillo, FCRH ’79, GABELLI ’81, who marched with his wife, Deidre, GABELLI ’81. Mixed in among the usual shouts of “Go Rams!” were more than a few cheers for Fordham basketball-a nod to the women’s team’s seventh straight postseason appearance and the men’s team’s most successful season in 30 years. “I think that’s a credit to where the University’s come: President Tetlow, the basketball teams … it’s a great time to be a Ram.” Patrick’s Day, but they were out there,” said Robert Sutherland, FCRH ’14, vice chair of the Fordham University Alumni Association (FUAA) Advisory Board, who carried the University banner. “I didn’t expect that many Fordham people along the parade route wearing their maroon on St. The Fordham contingent-led for the first time by President Tania Tetlow-drew cheers from people lining Fifth Avenue. Photos by Chris Taggart and Chris Gosier, and video by Taylor HaMore than 500 Fordham alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends gathered on an unseasonably warm March 17 to take part in New York City’s 262nd St. ![]()
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