Hello Heather,!

I hope this email finds you well, in good health, and in high spirits! My name is Aiden Lambert and I am an alum of Saratoga Central Catholic, a part of the Class of 2021.

Some recent graduates may know me from attending SCC throughout middle and high school from 2014 through 2021. Others may remember me as a younger child, running around the baseball games where my father, Phonsey Lambert '84, coaches. And others may recognize my last name as I am a third-generation student, and many of my cousins, aunts, and uncles attended both St. Peter's Academy and Saratoga Central Catholic.

Growing up I've spent many of my days at the school. From following my dad around the halls as a young child to practicing in the gym when I was playing on the varsity basketball team, it felt like I was at school more than I was at home!

Like many graduates I can attribute many of personal successes to SCC, the school that helped shape me and offered me so much.

Throughout my high school experience I became a leader and the confidence I had in myself grew exponentially from being pushed to be involved in almost everything. I was also surrounded by teachers who truly cared about me, made many lifelong friends, and I always looked forward to my next day at school.

For these reasons I've decided to give back to the school that gave me so much. Since last summer I have served as Marketing Coordinator for SCC while also studying Marketing full-time at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando. This experience has been both rewarding and challenging. This year I've worked with our talented students with a main focus on creating social media content to reach more local prospective families, all remotely from my dorm at college -- and it's been working! Enrollment is up and more families are scheduling tours now than ever before! With all of our recent renovations and enhancements, it's truly an exciting time to be a Saint!

I am also very excited to share that last month I was named the new head of our alumni office at school! In this role, I will be focused on strengthening our relationships with our alumni, building our network, and hosting events to help bring us all back together.

As I navigate this new role, I ask for your continued support and engagement with our school community. Join our Facebook group, share your news and stories with us since graduation, submit your business to be shown on the *NEW* Alumni Business Directory, give to our Annual Appeal, and continue to cheer on the Saints!

Your stories are an inspiration to current and future SCC students, and we value your support so much. Without our alumni, our school wouldn't be what it is today.

Thank you and Go Saints!

Aiden Lambert '21

awlambert@saratogacatholic.org

Emily Wenke is Traveling the World!

Emily Wenke '21 studies childhood education at St. John’s University in Queens, NY but spent this past spring semester a bit further away. She just completed a study abroad program in Rome, Italy where she got to student teach English to first through third graders in an Italian elementary school. Outside of her academics, she spent the four and a half months traveling to 17 countries and over 45 cities, towns, and villages in Europe and the Middle East. She visited famous museums, ancient relics of humanity, and some of the most beautiful beaches all while learning about different cultures’ traditions, food, and people.

Congratulations to Sean McDonnell '73!

Congratulations to Sean McDonnell ‘73 who was recently inducted into the Capital Region Football Hall of Fame on Friday, August 5th. Sean is recognized as one of the most accomplished three sport athletes in SPA/SCC history! 

A gifted athlete and fierce competitor, Sean quarterbacked the Saints for three years before a shoulder injury in game three sidelined him for the remainder of the season. Sean was a star catcher on two Parochial League championship teams and the starting point guard on the school's only state championship basketball team. 

Sean was the head football coach at his alma mater, the University of New Hampshire (UNH), for 23 seasons! During his tenure, he achieved remarkable success, earning the Eddie Robinson NCAA Division I FCS National Coach of the Year twice (in 2005 and 2014). Sean mentored 14 student-athletes to a combined 55 All-American awards, and under his leadership, the Wildcats rose to national prominence with three conference championships, back-to-back national semifinal game appearances, and 14 playoff victories. He received numerous coaching accolades, including AFCA District Coach of the Year and CAA Coach of the Year. In 2013, Sean was honored with the Andy Mooradian Award for his contributions to amateur football.

Nick Hladik Buys Family Business!

Since graduating SCC in 2012, Nick has graduated college and worked in both administration and logistics. Recently in January of 2023, he bought into his family business, and now is the Co-Owner of Pizza ETC. In his free time he enjoys riding his Harley, hanging out with his dogs, and working on his writing.

Did You Know Rene LeRoux '74 is the Founder of 3 Hall of Fames?!

Rene LeRoux '74 has founded three New York State Hall of Fames!

• NYS Basketball Hall of Fame (founded in 2009). This Hall of Fame is on display at the MVP Center in Albany.
• NYS Baseball Hall of Fame, founded in 2011. Current Head Varsity Baseball Coach Alphonse Lambert '84 and Assistant Coach Dale Long have both been inducted. Last Saturday they had a ribbon cutting with over 500 people in attendance!
• He has also founded the NYS Hockey Hall of Fame!

Rene says owning 3 NYS Sports Hall of Fames is a "dream come true."

He has been a part of inducting many baseball legends from many professional teams (Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, Dodgers, etc.).

Pictured is Rene (right) with Ray Negron.

***NEW! NEW! NEW***

We are excited to announce a new and free opportunity for alumni to showcase their businesses to our whole network, as well as current families of our school. In the next few weeks, we will be launching the Alumni Business Directory which will be posted on our school website, showcasing all alumni-owned businesses.

From real estate agents and marketing agency owners to restaurant managers and freelancers, we want to help you market your business!

To post your business on the directory:

• Click here to fill out the form
• OR email business logo, name, address, phone number, website link, description, your full name and class year to Aiden Lambert '21 at awlambert@saratogacatholic.org

Pictured is the Class of 1998 at their 25th Reunion! Some members of the class got together at Druthers to celebrate the milestone.

Pictured is the Class of 1963 at their 60th Reunion! At their reunion, the class passed around a hat and made a very generous donation to SCC! We appreciate your support!

Did you recently reconnect with your classmates? Share your photos with us by sending an email to Aiden Lambert '21 at awlambert@saratogacatholic.org

Class of 1973 50th Reunion - October 21, 2023 6:00-10:00 PM

Click here for the flyer!

Have an upcoming reunion? We'll help you spread the word! Let us know! Email Aiden Lambert '21 at awlambert@saratogacatholic.org

We have recently launched two new social media pages for our alumni! Join our Facebook group and follow our Instagram page for weekly yearbook throwbacks, alumni updates, news and more!

Join the Alumni Facebook Group



Follow the Alumni Instagram

Keep us in the loop - we'd love to share more inspiring stories about our incredible alumni. It's an inspiration to all the current and future students of Saratoga Central Catholic.

Got a job promotion? Recently married? Traveled the world? Let us know! Please email Aiden Lambert '21 at awlambert@saratogacatholic.org to be featured in a future email, newsletter, or social media post!

Get a head start! Give online today to the Annual Appeal which benefits our students in numerous ways:

• Tuition assistance
• New equipment
• Renovations and upgrades to our building
• Professional development
• And so much more!!!

To give online, click here. Thank you for supporting SCC!

Thank you for your continued support of Saratoga Central Catholic!

As always, Go Saints!