The Central Florida Chapter, which consists of over 1,200 alumni, parents, and friends, includes Orlando and the east coast from Daytona Beach to Melbourne Beach.
The chapter, which was relaunched in the Fall of 2018, enjoys gathering for football game watches, community service events, socials, and more.
We look forward to hearing from you and connecting!
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Meet Your Chapter Leaders
Phil Santalla '88
Lives in: Orlando, Florida
Major: Marketing
Occupation: Government and Education Sales - Interior Finishes
Favorite BC Memory: My favorite memories include tailgating outside of Alumni Stadium and on Shea Field for football games in the fall. Lots of good times and celebrations with classmates and alumni!
Why did you get involved in your local chapter?: My involvement with the BC Alumni Chapter is fueled by my fondness for what BC meant for my life. I have kept in touch with so many fellow Eagles and enjoy sharing old memories and creating new ones. Our Central Florida enjoys games watches and are trying to continue our community service outreach.
What are your local favorites in your city?: My favorite local restaurant is Lee & Rick’s Oyster Bar in Orlando. Great places for a quick bite include Beefy King, which is a treasure to Orlando residents, and Longdoggers on Cocoa Beach. Lake Eola Park is a great place to spend a weekend afternoon walking or catching a concert. I-Drive and Winter Park are great places to celebrate with friends and, or course, don’t forget we have disney and Universal Studios when you need to be around crowds!
Fun Fact: I currently have a daughter at the Heights who is making her own memories!
Alumni Staff Liaison
Name: Jonathan Knauer
Contact: knauerjo@luxurynaman.net
Events
May 2025
Pray It Forward Continues!
17 May 2025 – 13 September 2025 • Registration ClosedPrayer is powerful! We would like to invite our Boston College Alumni family and C21 Center community to spend a little time together each week to reflect and recharge. All are welcome! Join us Wednesdays from 4–4:15 p.m. (EST) on Zoom for a brief time-out to pray. We’ll read the day's Gospel, listen to a brief reflection, offer prayer intentions, and share a group prayer relevant to the week. Please register to receive the Zoom link information for all sessions and a weekly reminder email one hour prior to Pray It Forward.Questions? Contact church21@bc.edu.
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