Miami Alumni Share Their Stories

More than 35 accepted high school seniors and their families gathered at the Miami Airport Marriott in Miami, FL on Monday, March 9, 2009 for a reception with representatives from the St. John’s University Offices of Admissions and Alumni Relations. Staff shared their connection with St. John’s and provided information to help students make a decision about attending the University in the fall.

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Admissions Counselor Kerri Darcy provided a brief overview of St. John’s and Kwasi Craigwell '09TCB provided the student perspective for attendees.

Darren Kiley '88SVC, Miami Chapter leader, emphasized that a unique benefit of attending St. John’s is the opportunity to become an adult with ethics and passion.  Rene Filidor '05CPS shared how fortunate he was to have many professors serve as mentors, a reality that significantly added to his student experience and the ultimate value of his degree.

Other area alumni who met to socialize and network before the reception were also present to speak candidly with prospective students about their unique experiences at St. John’s. The reception was a good opportunity for alumni to reminisce about their student experiences while giving back to alma mater.