Iaugura Sin Augustin Meda Dne HONORING Ptrici nAPRIL Jero 27, 2017 T. Wig SAINT AUGUSTINE SPONSOR SAINT AUGUSTINE SPONSOR We are so grateful for the foundation and guidance provided by the Augustinians during Villanova’s formative years. And we are thankful to Patty and Jay Wright for putting the full court press on the success of this inaugural Saint Augustine Medal Dinner. WE ARE HONORED TO CONGRATULATE SAINT AUGUSTINE MEDAL RECIPIENTS PATTY AND JAY WRIGHT! THANK YOU for sharing your commitment to excellence with the Augustinian community. Paul andWith Francine best wishes, Tramontano Your passion and dedication create a and Family championship environment on and off the court! With deep gratitude to the Augustinian Friars who continue to impact the lives of so many. – Bob and Traci DeConcini and Family – SAINT AUGUSTINE SPONSOR SAINT AUGUSTINE SPONSOR Best wishes to TO OURThank FRIENDS IN ATTENDANCEyou Jay and Patty Wright FOR SUPPORTING on receiving the THE AUGUSTINIAN FUND. THE FUND IS IMPORTANT Inaugural Saint Augustine Medal TO US AND SO ARE YOU! Thank you for your generosity to the Augustinians, your commitment to one another, and your dedication to Villanova. WITH MUCH LOVE, JOHN AND JOAN MULLEN Patty and Jay Wright AUGUSTINIAN PROVINCE of SAINT THOMAS of VILLANOVA TheDear Augustinian Friends Province of ofthe Saint Augustinians Thomas of Villanova and is pleased of Patty to present and its inaugural Jay, ADMINISTRATION Saint Augustine Medal to Patty and Jay Wright. Patty and Jay have had a long and close relationship with many Augustinians through their association with one of our Province’s oldest and most valued ministries, Villanova University. They clearly display a deep commitment to the Augustinian values of Truth, Unity and Charity which are rooted in Saint Augustine’s spiritual vision and which guide our Province’s The Constitutions of the Augustinian Order provide educational and pastoral works. The Wrights also repeatedly demonstrate dedication, service and generosity to the Province itself. that the Prior Provincial be assisted in the ministry of Though this recognition by the Province pastoring and governing the Province, by friars whose comes at a time of great success and achievement that have rightly garnered advice, collaboration and consent help to ensure that national attention for Patty and Jay, it is not being offered in acknowledgment of the needs and duties of the Province and its individual coaching skills or even a well-deserved NCAA National Championship. The Saint members are prudently and adequately addressed. Augustine Medal, rather, focuses on the couple Patty and Jay Wright, the principles which guide them, and the Augustinian values and traditions which they have PROVINCIAL woven into their personal and professional COUNCIL OFFICERS lives, and have shared with many others Michael F. Di Gregorio, O.S.A. through the most effective means at their Prior Provincial disposal — their example. Michael H. Bielecki, O.S.A. The Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova Secretary is grateful for the opportunity to recognize Francis J. Horn, O.S.A. men and women such as Patty and Jay who, Treasurer in the daily circumstances of life, exert such a positive influence on so many people, and in a particular way, on the young. PROVINCIAL COUNSELORS I want to take this opportunity to thank all those who have supported this Inaugural Francis J. Doyle, O.S.A. Prior, Blessed Stephen Bellesini Friary Medal Dinner. Your generosity assists Ardmore, Pa. us in the education and training of men interested in pursuing the Augustinian way Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A. of life. Your support also ensures a strong Associate Athletic Director future presence of friars in our schools, Villanova University the parishes we serve and in our many Robert J. Murray, O.S.A. other ministries. Director, Graduate Counseling Program Villanova University Thank you for sharing in this special evening as we honor our good friends, Patty and Jay. I hope that it is an enjoyable occasion Joseph L. Narog, O.S.A. Pastor, Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish for all. On behalf of all our friars, I express heartfelt gratitude for your kind support. Please Villanova, Pa. be assured of our continued prayers for you and those you love. Arthur Purcaro, O.S.A. In Augustine, Assistant Vice President for Mission and Ministry Villanova University Luis A. Vera, O.S.A. Michael F. Di Gregorio, O.S.A. Pastor, Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Parish Prior Provincial Bronx, N.Y. Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova 4 5 SAINT AUGUSTINE MEDAL INAUGURAL SAINT AUGUSTINE DINNER PROGRAM MEDAL RECIPIENTS PATTY AND JAY WRIGHT ATTY WRIGHT is a Cherry Hill, N.J. native who received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Villanova University in 1983. During her days Pas a Villanova student she was a member of the Wildcats’ cheerleading squad. In 1989 she earned a J.D. degree from the Widener School of Law (today known as the Delaware School of Law). WELCOME Jay and Patty Wright met while working in the marketing Bill Raftery department of the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Master of Ceremonies Football League in 1984. The couple was married in 1991 College Basketball Analyst and have three children: son Taylor, a 2015 graduate BILL RAFTERY of Brown University; son Collin, a 2016 graduate of OPENING REMARKS Fordham University; and daughter Reilly, who will enroll Bill joined FOX Sports prior to the 2013-14 Michael F. Di Gregorio, O.S.A. at the University of Pennsylvania in the fall of 2017. season, the network’s first covering of college Prior Provincial Since returning to Villanova in 2001, the Wrights have basketball and the first season of the newly aligned Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova been active members of the Villanova community and BIG EAST Conference. A veteran analyst with supportive of its Augustinian mission. During their time playing and coaching experience, his keen analysis at Villanova, the Wrights have helped foster the family GREETINGS AND INVOCATION and opinion are accompanied by unsurpassed culture around the men’s basketball program that they Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A. enthusiasm and unique catchphrases like “Onions!” came to know while part of the program under Coach President and “With a kiss!” Rollie Massimino from 1987–92. Villanova University Before joining FOX Sports, he spent 32 years VER THE COURSE OF 16 SEASONS as head University, from 1994-2001. Wright owns an overall career covering basketball as an analyst on television DINNER coach, Jay Wright has guided Villanova to a mark of 508–246 (.674), including 386–161 (.706) since and radio for CBS, ESPN and CBS Radio. period of unprecedented success on the national assuming command at Villanova on March 27, 2001. Bill began his broadcasting career in 1982 with MEDAL PRESENTATION Ostage. Over the last four seasons (2013–17) the Wildcats Every Villanova player who has spent four years in the Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A. posted a 129–17 (.884) overall record that included four ESPN, where he served as a game analyst for program has earned his degree during Wright’s tenure. Provincial Council consecutive BIG EAST regular season championships, college basketball through the 2012 season. Seven Wildcats brought to Villanova by Wright — including Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova two BIG EAST Tournament crowns (2015 and ’17) and two-time NBA All-Star Kyle Lowry, Darrun Hilliard, From 1970-81, he was the head basketball coach Associate Athletic Director the 2016 NCAA national championship. Daniel Ochefu, Randy Foye, Dante Cunningham, Allan at Seton Hall, where he revitalized the program Villanova University Wright is a five time winner of the BIG EAST Coach Ray and Maalik Wayns—have played in the National and led the Pirates to seven straight winning of the Year award (2006, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016) and a Basketball Association. Two of his former Hofstra players, seasons. Bill also served as president of the BIG Michael F. Di Gregorio, O.S.A. two-time recipient of the Naismith National Coach of the Speedy Claxton and Norman Richardson, also played in EAST Coaches Association from 1979-81. Prior Year award (2006 and 2016). He was a finalist for the 2017 the NBA. to his time at Seton Hall, he coached five years at ACCEPTANCE Naismith National Coach of the Year honor. In addition to its five BIG EAST regular seasons titles Fairleigh Dickinson, earning Coach of the Year Patty and Jay Wright The Wildcats captured the 2016 NCAA national title with and two BIG EAST Tournament crowns captured since honors from the New Jersey Basketball Writers Inaugural Saint Augustine Medal Honorees a pulsating 77–74 victory over North Carolina on April 4, 2001–02, Villanova has won or shared 10 Philadelphia Big Association in his final season with the program. 2016 when Kris Jenkins drained a 3-pointer on the game’s Five in that span. The Wildcats will take an 18-game City APPRECIATION final play. Seated a few rows behind the Villanova bench Series winning streak into 2017–18. A standout on the court as well as coach’s bench at NRG Stadium that night was coach Rollie Massimino, Paul Tramontano A 1983 Bucknell University graduate, Wright is married to and broadcast booth, Bill Raftery played three who led the Wildcats to the school’s first national Villanova University Class of 1983 the former Patricia Reilly. The couple has two sons, Brown seasons at LaSalle under legendary coach Donald championship in 1985 and two years later hired Wright as Co-Chair, Saint Augustine Medal Dinner Committee University graduate Taylor (24) and Fordham University “Dudley” Moore. During the 1959-60 season, he an assistant coach. graduate Colin (23) and a daughter Reilly (18), who is set a freshman scoring record with 370 points.