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Thomas M. Brady Park
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Thomas M. Brady Park is a $6 million dollar project to provide a state-of-the-art athletic complex at Saint Mary’s College High School. Be a part of Saint Mary’s History! Donate today!
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May 16, 2008
The ground breaking ceremony of Thomas M. Brady Park took place on a very hot and sunny day. The Brady Family joined many guests and donors who gathered at 12:00 PM for a nice barbecue lunch on the field. At 1:00 PM, the Saint Mary’s Band entertained the crowd with various sports fight and victory songs including, the Saint Mary’s victory song, “The Horse.”
At 1:15, Brother Edmond greeted everyone and thanked them for their generously and commitment to this important project. Brother reminded everyone that there was still work to be to done to get the remaining funds needed to meet the $6 million dollar cost. Brother also gave special recognition to Tom Brady and his family for their deep commitment.
Father Jason Lanzena gave a special prayer and blessing for the project. Following Father’s prayer and blessing, a series of photos were taken of the many guests with Tom Brady.
The event came to an end with the Brothers inviting all the guests back to their home for cake.
This was a great day in the history of Saint Mary’s!
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November 2007
Saint Mary’s is honored to name the facility “Thomas M, Brady Park”.
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October 2007
After five public meetings with the Albany Planning Commission and seven facilitated meetings with neighbors, Saint Mary’s finally completes the long (14 months)and arduous task of receiving City approval for the renovation of the track and athletic field. The project includes: new substructure, removal and installation of new bleachers, new landscaping along Posen Street and, most importantly, a new all weather track and all weather playing Field.
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June 2007
Fundraising total now reaches $3.6 million dollars from 240 donors. The campaign for Panther Park has involved the largest number of donors to any Saint Mary’s campaign
Who
For the Saint Mary’s Family, there is no more appropriate name for the new track and playing field than “Thomas M. Brady Park.” Tom, a 1950 graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy Grammar School at Peralta Park, 1954 graduate of the High School, and 1958 graduate of Saint Mary’s College, returned to his alma mater as a teacher in 1960 expecting to stay only a couple of years. Thirty-five years later, after serving as Teacher, Dean, Administrator, and the school’s first lay President, Tom went on to serve on the Christian Brothers’ District of San Francisco Leadership Team at Mont La Salle. In 1999, recognizing his insight, integrity, inspiration, and indefatigable commitment to Lasallian ideals, the Brothers named Tom an “Affiliated Christian Brother,” the Order’s highest honor given to their lay colleagues.
Why
Thomas M. Brady Park will be a source of pride for Saint Mary’s for generations to come. The family of Tom Brady ’54 wishes to play a pivotal role in providing a safe playing facility for Panther athletes. Their major financial commitment, together with Tom’s tireless dedication and passion for Saint Mary’s and her students, presents the honor of naming the new facility Thomas M. Brady Park.
