Seniors Learn from Alumni

 

The OLSM Alumni Speaker Series was started in late December of 2014 with the help of Don Ambrose. It enables alumni to return to the Prep to visit the senior class to share their experiences and important messages about what they’ve learned since graduating from OLSM.

 

Form 2014-15 school year, speakers ranged from Prosecuting Attorney to Salesman. Each and every speaker delivered a powerful message on careers, success tips and decision-making that had seniors reevaluating how they might approach the next step in life.

 

During the 2016-17 academic year, we enjoyed hosting all different types of professionals on campus (as seen below), and welcome you to come and speak.

 

Please contact Don Buchanan (dbuchanan@orchardlakeschools.com) if you would like to be part of the Alumni Speaker Series.

 

Look Who Stopped By . . . Alumni Visits to Mr. Ambrose’s Class Inspire Seniors

Alumni Speaker Series 2016-17 About Life Experiences

 

The Prep was tremendously appreciative of the time and talents the following alumni shared with OLSM seniors as part of the annual Alumni Speaker Series. Among many valuable insights they shared with the students, several points resonated from their messages, as we’ve summarized below.

 

Alumni Speaker Series 2018

 

John Dean (P’16)

a Detroit Police Officer, spoke to the students after Mass about the realities he faces daily in his job.

 

Geoffrey George (P’04)
a cinematographer, encouraged seniors to take chances, be bold and have a backup plan.

 

Eli Escobedo (P’89)
an operations manager with MMI Door, said, “Listen to those who have experience so you can make good choices.”

 

Alumni Association Reignites Board Meetings

 

The Alumni Association held a board meeting March 2, 2017 at which 45 alumni attended and 20 more could not attend but expressed interest in getting involved. The following members were elected Executive Officers: Fred Lyons (P’98) – President; Chad Bush (P’94) – Vice President; Mason Porritt (P’ 12) – Executive Secretary. The group is working on naming class captains and on a new, online directory. Several other events were discussed and are in the planning stages.

Reminders:

• Help us promote the theme of Alumni Working for Alumni.
• Join us at our next meeting in the dining hall. Check our website calendar for dates and times or email Don Buchanan, Alumni Director, at dbuchanan@orchardlakeschools.com