The Kennedy Family
Gina (Steadman) & Jim Coates | Class of 1985 and Class of 1984 James ’12, Angelene ’13, Jacob ’17, Chloe ’22 We credit Kennedy for truly preparing us for life after high school by fostering a love of learning and emphasizing the importance of continuing our education. The school gave us the confidence and courage to take those next steps into college. Our teachers encouraged us to develop strong study habits, guided us through a challenging curriculum, and taught us how to manage our time effectively. Kennedy also instilled in us the values of hard work, perseverance, and determination— qualities that have helped us reach our goals. Since graduating, Jimmy has continued to give back to JFK by being an active board member for several years. We still attend sporting events and participate in the annual auction whenever we can. We make it a point to give our time, talent, and treasure to support our alma mater whenever possible, remaining deeply connected to the school community. What sets Kennedy apart from other schools is the genuine care everyone shows—teachers, students, and staff alike. There’s a true sense of family at JFK, where everyone supports one another. The rigorous homework and assignment load prepare students with the essential tools they need to succeed in college while fostering resilience and discipline.
Our favorite class was Mrs. Prebish’s English class, where her tough approach was balanced by her deep care for our readiness to write at the college level. Mr. Moldovan’s
English class was also a favorite—his great sense of humor made learning enjoyable. I remember once he jokingly asked Jimmy to take his car to get washed during class, which added some fun to the day. Looking ahead, we would love to see enrollment continue to grow while Kennedy stays at the forefront of technology and innovation. Remaining relevant and excelling in academics, athletics, and facility development are vital for continued success. It’s essential that Kennedy keeps evolving to inspire future generations—just as it did for us. Our children tell us they loved forming lifelong friendships and feeling like they were always surrounded by family. They appreciated being able to express their faith freely and cherished the class retreats and traditions that filled JFK with so much meaning. Athletics and school spirit also created wonderful memories for them, and they take pride in representing their school with blue pride.
These made us laugh…
On a personal note, I’d probably also like to apologize to Mrs. Ben Daali for convincing the entire class to release bouncy balls during her lesson at the same time. Although it was pretty funny watching her swiftly collect them… and never give them back…I think we can all agree it was well-deserved payback for keeping her on her toes. - Kim (Sylvester) Altobelli During our retreat with Fr. Terry at a ski lodge, a group of my friends and I decided to play a prank. We set the clock ahead to 6:30 am when it was really only 1:00 am. When the alarm went off, poor Fr. Terry got up and took his shower, completely unaware. We were terrified to tell him the truth! Needless to say, he wasn’t too happy with us. We said a quick prayer - and went right back to bed. - Jim Coates
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