and the then Mayor of Detroit was named Cavanagh. I started a long tradition with family and friends. My parents loved Father Miceli from the minute he told them that his dorm had the highest GPA on campus. A friend followed. His dad struck up such a close relationship with Miceli that he got Miceli's car parking pass. Miceli had no car. My brother followed with other locals. He was tough but loyal to his boys, defending us from higher authorities.