He then graduated from Seton Hall Preparatory School in South Orange, New Jersey before attending Fordham.

McDermott, yesterday's hero, was recruited to attend Fordham by Tierney, and their families in New Jersey are close.

Mr. Shapiro, a native of Manhattan, attended Fordham and received a law degree from St. Lawrence University.

Webb signed his national letter of intent to attend Fordham on a partial swimming scholarship the day he departed.

Mr. Koslo, who attended Fordham on a football scholarship, earned his keep.

After winning national scholastic championships in high school, Florio chose to attend Fordham, which does not offer varsity rowing, instead of a school with a prominent program.

While attending Fordham, Kelly worked at WFUV as an on-air reporter.

His daughter, Vivian, attends Fordham and dances with Alvin Ailey, and his youngest son, Norman Jr., is an all-city basketball player at Crossroads High School.

He still dropped out of college and worked before attending Fordham at night.