History
Anyone familiar with the history of St. John’s University knows that it was established in 1870 in a small farmhouse in Brooklyn. As the University grew in size and stature, that early location evolved into the Lewis Avenue campus, located at the intersection of Lewis and Willoughby Avenues.

Although that historic campus no longer exists as part of the University, for the past 53 years our Lewis Avenue alumni have maintained their connection to each other by gathering for an annual Lewis Avenue Alumni Reunion.  They also remain committed to supporting St. John’s by reaching out to the young men and women who are today following in their footsteps, primarily through their support of the Fr. Cyril Meyer Lewis Avenue Alumni Scholarship.

The scholarship has made a decided impact on the lives of many students who would otherwise been unable to pursue their dream of a St. John’s education.

John W. "Jack" Kaiser '49C is Honored at Sixth Annual Baseball Bullpen Winter Banquet
A record crowd of nearly 300 alumni, family and friends of the St. John's baseball program attended the Sixth Annual Baseball Bullpen Banquet, which was held at the New York Athletic Club in Manhattan, highlighted by guest speaker and two-time World Series champion Terry Francona and billed as an evening to honor and thank Hall of Fame coach Jack Kaiserfor his nearly 70 years of continued support to both St. John's and the baseball program. Read the full story.

Brooklyn Day
Read about the Brooklyn Day gathering and view the photo gallery. 

More Information
For more information, please contact:

Kathleen Mannion
Associate Director
Office of Gift Planning
(718) 990-5312
mannionk@stjohns.edu