Ferdie Baruch ’69

2026 Recipient of Class of 1964 Service Award
It was Fernand "Ferdie" Baruch Jr. ’69 who first opened the door to a lifetime of service in Haiti for his fellow Saints brother, Alan H. Stone ’70. 
Long before the devastating 2010 earthquake, Baruch was already on the ground, leading mission trips into poverty stricken areas such as the Mirebalais region and the Cité Soleil slums in Port-au-Prince. By quietly investing his time in these communities and inspiring others to join him, Baruch planted the seeds for over a decade of deep, institutional alumni impact in the region. His visionary, humble leadership perfectly embodies the Class of 1964’s legacy of self-sacrifice, illustrating how a personal commitment to global brotherhood can inspire a movement of lifelong service in others. 
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