The Christian Brothers Academy Alumni Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2010 Purple & Gold Awards: Mr. Gary Barnaba and Br. Gabriel Fiumano, FSC ’47. These individuals were selected for their continued support of the best interests of the students, faculty, and alumni of CBA; their dedicated years of service to the school; and their commitment to the ideals and principles of their alma mater.

Gary Barnaba began his forty year tenure at CBA as a wrestling coach in 1969, and has been bringing his talents and energy to the classroom since 1970. Gary served as Athletic Director from 1970 - 1986 and he has coached varsity wrestling, varsity football, varsity tennis, and freshman basketball. He established football and wrestling summer camps for high school students, and basketball skills camps for elementary students - and Coach B’s camp is still a popular “Summer Sizzle” program. Gary has served as a mentor and benefactor for countless CBA students, assisting them with college applications and serving as a liaison with collegiate coaches. He was honored as the LaSallian Educator for the 1991-1992 academic year.

Br. Gabriel Fiumano, FSC ’47 has worked at Christian Brothers’ schools and facilities in DC, Troy, New York City, and Albany, serving as teacher, life coach, and guardian to countless young men. In 1983, Brother Gabe returned to CBA as Campus Minister and member of the faculty. His business course, “Sports and Entertainment Marketing,” has been a popular elective for Juniors and Seniors and has served as Brother Gabe’s venue for communicating the virtues of a true gentleman. He has been a devoted and tireless supporter of the school, serving several terms on the Board of Trustees and as treasurer of the Booster Club for many years. His ‘pizza frites’ are a favorite among generations of CBA sports fans. Brother Gabe is a staunch patron of the arts and enthusiastically attends almost all student drama productions, art exhibits, and musical and dance performances.