7 new aq website We extend our deepest gratitude to Ed Fiorentino ‘76 for his generous contribution and steadfast support of our new website. Ed’s dedication to Aquinas is truly remarkable, and his contribution has been instrumental in making our new website a reality. His sel ess commitment to our school’s mission and values extends beyond his involvement in the creation of our new website; Ed also serves on our Board of Trustees. While Ed prefers to remain humble and discreet, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for his invaluable support. Ed’s generosity has been instrumental in bringing our new website to life, and we are grateful for his continued dedication to the Aquinas Institute. Thank you, Ed! Ed Fiorentino serves as Executive Chairman of TerSera Therapeutics. Previously, he was TerSera’s Chairman and Chief Executive O cer from the company’s inception in 2016 through December 2023. Ed currently serves on the boards of TerSera Therapeutics, Senseonics, Clearbrook, and the Aquinas Institute. Thank You to Our Donor Ed Fiorentino ‘76 Our students and parents re ect on what Aquinas means to them… In the process of creating a new website, we interviewed students, parents, and an alumnus, to speak about Aquinas. e testimonial videos currently live on the homepage of our website – if you haven’t seen them yet, please take a look! For our students, being part of these videos was more than just sharing their experiences — it was a chance to express their relationship with the school and community. “I feel a strong sense of family at Aquinas. My teachers and parents support me, whether I am helping with administrative duties as an Advancement Intern, or running a race as a member of the Track & Field team,” said Dallis Jones ’25, featured on the Landmark cover and participant in our student testimonial video. Parents, too, were eager to share their perspective, highlighting the school’s commitment to excellence and the holistic development of each student. Janet Schaller, AQ parent, Aquinas Parents Association (APA) co-president, and active volunteer, spoke about how she believes Aquinas is preparing her kids for their future. “I was happy to speak about Aquinas. e school is important to us as parents because we wanted to send our kids to a place where faith and strong moral values are at the forefront of their education, and where the community is an extension of what we teach at home.” Colleen Brett, Director of Communications noted, “We didn’t tell our participants what questions would be asked prior to lming.” Colleen expressed her desire for wanting truthful reactions, “I wanted the conversations to be organic, and I wanted our participants, whether students or adults, to speak from the heart. In fact, some of the ‘precamera jitters’ only further validated to me just how much our AQ community cares about this school.” Peter Guelli ‘83, Chief Operating O cer for the Bu alo Bills and Bu alo Sabres, visited the school this past March for the Mission Bouts and graciously agreed to speak on camera about the school and why he continues to travel from Jersey to attend our AQ events a er all these years. In the video he states, “Aquinas is di erent. It’s real, it’s meaningful. I think the way they prepare you for life is special. It’s more authentic then maybe anyplace I’ve ever been before, and it’s why a lot of these relationships I’ve made here have lasted so long.” Beyond the words spoken, these videos capture the unwavering dedication of our community to uphold the values and mission of Aquinas. Whether it’s through academic achievements, athletic triumphs, or artistic endeavors, Aquinas instills in its students a sense of purpose and a drive to make a di erence in the world. As you navigate our new website, we invite you to watch these testimonial videos and witness rsthand the profound impact of an Aquinas education. We are immensely proud of our students, parents, and alumni for their unwavering support and commitment to the Aquinas family. Behind the Scenes: Voices of Aquinas AQ parent Steve Bell ’94 behind the scenes
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