MARTIN-JOHN
"M.J."
LAFOLEY

Martin-John "M.J." LaFoley, born December 1,1975 in Concord, Massachusetts, grew up in Acton, Massachusetts and the lakes and mountain region of New Hampshire. M.J. attended the Paul P. Gates School in Acton through Grade 6 and continued his education at Fay School in Southboro through Grade 8. At the time of his death, M.J. was a freshman at Holderness School in Plymouth, New Hampshire, where he was greatly excited and appreciative of the opportunity to pursue both excellence in his education and athleticism.

M.J. was a mature, hard-working individual who, in spite of his dyslexia, gave 100% effort to all he did. It has been an honor to have the scholarship in M.J.'s memory at Fay School, named the "Poteris Modo Velis" Award. This highly regarded motto of Fay School meaning, "You Can if You Will", speaks to the quality and positive approach M.J. applied to his day to day tasks.

M.J. was held in high regard by his peers as a loyal friend and supporter. He was also a loving son and brother. His trademark was his ever present smile and love of sports which gave much back to him in the form of valued friendships, self-esteem and discipline.
 It was through sports and encouragement in reaching educational goals that M.J. experienced his greatest successes and it is in recognition of M.J.'s dedication and love of both that the Foundation has been established.

M.J.'s parents and family regard the Foundation as more than a living memorial. It is their desire to see the Foundation provide other students with the kind of opportunities for study and growth that M.J. was able to pursue.