After graduating from FHCDS, Matthew attended Newark Academy. The academic curriculum challenged him and he rose to the occasion. He was a wonderful student. He also made lifelong friends there, who he introduced to his FHCDS friends and the social circle that surrounded him grew.
In honor of the wonderful times Matthew had at Newark Academy, the Foundation endowed an academic scholarship in Matthew’s name to enable a student who has faced adversity reap the benefits of such a wonderful secondary school education.
Matthew also discovered that he loved tennis. He spent countless hours practicing and eventually went on to the Varsity team. On their own initiative, the school created a memorial at the tennis court honoring Matthew’s commitment to the game. To assist the school, the Foundation supports the landscaping of the area, which provides a quiet place for the athletes to meet and discuss the game.