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St. Mary's In Manhasset Honors 'Cornerstone' Of Athletics Br. Kenneth
The school will host two days of events to remember the 60-year coach and athletic director, including an alumni hockey game and reunion.
MANHASSET, NY — Brother Kenneth Robert spent 60 years at St. Mary's High School in Manhasset, where he was the "cornerstone" of the athletic program, the Catholic school said. The school will honor the late Marist Brother, who died in September, with two days of events, including an alumni hockey game at Christopher Morley Park on Jan. 27.
Robert taught French and history at St. Mary's before becoming athletic director, where he helped the school win several state championships during his 30-year tenure, the school said.
Maris Brothers are not ordained priests, but a religious order dedicated to Catholic education of young people.
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Robert, born Harold Ouellette in Maine, established St. Mary's hockey, lacrosse and soccer programs.
"Brother Kenneth was real people – kind, encouraging, and lived a life of humility and grace," St. Mary's wrote.
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The alumni hockey game will take place at Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn at 6 p.m. All former St. Mary's hockey players are invited to the game and a reception after at Williston's restaurant in Williston Park.
St. Mary's will also hold a memorial mass on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at the Church of St. Mary's. A scholarship fund was set up in Robert's name, awarded based on students' "leadership qualities, service activities, and involvement in student life."
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