Alumni and Friends Cheer Team On to Victory

Tillet Hall on the campus of Rutgers University was the scene for an intimate gathering of St. John’s alumni and friends on Wednesday, February 6, 2008. A pre-game reception was held there before the men’s basketball team took on Rutgers University.

The group, made up of members of the Northern and Central New Jersey Alumni Chapters, gathered for food and drinks and discussed basketball and the many happenings at St. John’s. The alumni in attendance are loyal supporters and appreciate the opportunity to attend such receptions. “It was a wonderful event and great to see alumni and have the opportunity to share stories about St John’s,” said Jim Sheerin ’65Ed. “St. John’s gave us so much and it is our opportunity to support the University.”

 The evening continued with more story-telling and reminiscing. Central New Jersey Chapter Coordinator Mike Brill ’79CBA noted that it was “another great event.” “It is good to get together with great friends and fellow alumni and have conversation to see how everyone is doing,” he said. Bill Lipson, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, thanked everyone for coming and handed out free St John’s shirts and hats. The good times continued on as the group cheered the Red Storm team onto a 52-45 victory over Rutgers. The Office of Alumni Relations hosts a variety of pre-game receptions throughout the men’s basketball season.