On August 11, 1979, John Cardinal
Krol announced
the name change of Bishop Neumann
High School to
Saint John Neumann High School.
Hence, the third chapter of The
Millay Club,
the Alumni Association of
Southeast Catholic - Bishop Neumann
- Saint John Neumann High School began.
One definite link between Bishop
Neumann High School
and Saint John Neumann High School
was the presence of Rev. Martin
A. Frigo, O.Praem.,
as moderator of the Millay Club.
As the longest term moderator of
The Millay Club,
Fr. Frigo has had a profound impact
on The Millay Club,
and was made honorary member of
the alumni association.
In 1982, The Millay Club suffered
from the loss
of another close comrade, Rev.
George J. Feider, O.Praem.
In his memory, The Millay Club
along with the
Norbertine Community at the school
established the
Fr. Feider Memorial Scholarship
Fund.
Scholarships and grants are given
to incoming freshman
for both outstanding academic achievement
and need.
The Pirate Club Hall of Fame was
established
by the alumni association in 1982.
Each year, as part of the Lettermen's
Banquet,
a select group of alumni are inducted
into The Pirate Club.
This organization recognizes former
athletes,
athletic directors, managers, trainers,
team physicians,
and all others who have distinguished
themselves through
athletic achievement or dedication
to the
varsity sports program at the high
school.
Beginning in 1982, the Board of
Directors re-instated
active membership in The Millay
Club.
Active members are issued to alumni
who
contribute active membership dues.
Another ambitious project undertaken
by the Millay Club
was the creation of the McNichol
Athletic Field.
One square block of property
(25th to 26th Streets, Mifflin
to Moore Streets)
has been donated by
Dennis McNichol '38 and Ed McNichol
'39
to Saint John Neumann High School.
Beginning in 1984, the McNichol
Field Committee
organized a person-to-person appeal
in order to raise
$1 million to assure the adequate
development
and care of the grounds.
This project is a tribute to all
whose dedication
and resources will provide for
a better facility
for the students of Saint John
Neumann High School.
In 1984, Southeast Catholic-Bishop
Neumann-Saint John Neumann High School
celebrated its Golden Jubilee amid
a year of festivities.
The current leadership of The Millay
Club represents graduates
from a school with three names
but one spirit.
From its meager start, The Millay
Club now has over 22,000 members.
The reputation of
Southeast Catholic-Bishop Neumann-Saint
John Neumann High School
is a proud one, and every alumnus
shares in this pride.
As the School and The Millay Club
approach their 60th Anniversary,
we look forward to maintaining
our fine tradition
of educational excellence in South
Philadelphia.
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Initial Page Posted September 10, 1996
Last Update December 31, 1996