Red Storm on the Road

More than 35 loyal St. John’s University alumni and friends gathered at the University of South Florida’s Alumni Center in Tampa, FL for a bit of fun before a Red Storm men’s basketball game. Attendees networked and reminisced about college days prior to attending the St. John’s vs. University of South Florida men’s basketball game on Saturday, February 2. 

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The Tampa Alumni Chapter members were excited to see one another and the room was buzzing in anticipation of a great game.  University representatives, Bill Schaeffer ’73CBA, director of alumni relations and Rev. James Maher, C.M. ’84C, vice president of student affairs, greeted alumni, commented on the importance of remaining connected with the University and shared details about the basketball program’s 100th anniversary, the upcoming Alumni Reunion in June and the newest building projects on St. John’s Queens campus. Schaeffer said the event served to enhance the tie between the alumni and the University. “We had a terrific pre-game reception for the men’s basketball STJ/USF game,” he said. “Besides reminiscing with alumni friends and family it is a great way for the chapter members to stay connected and engaged with the university.”

After the reception, alumni and friends walked to the nearby Sun Dome Arena to watch the game.  The lively group cheered boisterously for their favorite college basketball team and was not disappointed!  They were rewarded with a Red Storm victory over the University of South Florida with a final score of 72-58.  “It was great that St John’s had this chapter reception so our alumni chapter neighbors can get together to talk about our experiences at St. John’s and also see our basketball team play and win an important game,” noted Donald McDonald ’73C, ’78MBA . “It was a lot of fun!”