Last night, I attended the Manhattan College Honors Convocation/Gunn Medal Presentation. It was a special night for my family: not only did my brother receive an award for campus ministry, he also received the highest honor that a student can receive, the Gunn Medal. In summary (from the college's website), "The Joseph J. Gunn Alumni Medal: This medal, awarded annually, is merited by the graduating senior who has been prominently involved in leadership activities over a period of four years at Manhattan College. Established in memory of Joseph J. Gunn, ’30, by his family." It is given to the graduating student who has left the biggest mark on the campus.
My brother had his bio read to an auditorium full of people. Some highlights include: Student Body President (where he introduced the 'swipe card' to Manhattan College), representing New York at a Lasallian leadership conference in Rome, volunteer tutoring of middle school students in Harlem, working at soup kitchens, speaking at retreats, and organizing various concerts and activities for the student body. Congratulations Paul!
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Congrat to Paul. And, of course, to you, where would Paul have been, what would he beleive, and who'd know about it, without his Guardian Angel / Biggest Fan / Press Agent -- his sister. :-) fjohn68
That's really awesome! You must be so proud! We're trying to plan a trip to the "Island" to visit some of Charlie's family in Babylon/W.Islip this summer and we'd love to check out your new place...Later Gater!
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