Scott FobesMatthew and Michael Mani are among the few sets of identical twins on Cabrini’s campus. These brothers manage to balance the everyday college life of parties, girls, clubs and not to mention schoolwork; along with a demanding schedule of extracurricular activities and volunteer work. With a hectic study schedule and an even busier social agenda, these two somehow manage to perform well academically and have a little fun on the side.
“Back in high school, we were like celebrities,” Matt said. “We used to play twin games with teachers and girls, but then everyone got to know us so we couldn’t anymore. We still play those games with girls though,” Matt said with a mischievous smile.
When asked how well they get along, they both chuckle as Matt says, “We know each others limits and how to annoy each other.” “We get along for the most part though,” says Mike who also confesses to being the more facetious of the two.
The Mani’s are not only stellar students but also committed community service volunteers with a list of extracurricular activities to keep them busy.
Matt and Mike volunteer once a week at Broomall Presbyterian Village, a retirement home for senior citizens. “I volunteer because I enjoy giving back to my community and it looks good on my resume,” Matt said, the older of the two twins. Matt and Mike play poker and bridge with the senior citizens on Thursday nights.
“I chose Cabrini because its local, has small class sizes and is close to home,” Matt said. Matt is on the Campus Activities Program Board and is also activities coordinator for the International club.
Mike, sophomore liberal arts major, is not quite sure of what he wants to do in 2007 when he graduates; however he does know one thing, “I’d like to manage a professional basketball team.” Mike is well on his way! He currently is the Cabrini men’s basketball team manager, and is affectionately known as ‘Mikey’ or ‘Big Mike,’ by members of the team. Mike also is on the Democratic Committee.
In a cute and very shy way, both brothers describe Cabrini as a good environment with nice students and teachers that help you. With both parents from Karalla, in South West India, Mike said, “Cabrini could use more diversity,” while Matt approves with a simple head nod. Commuters from Rosemont, Pa., they both agree that the school needs more involvement on campus with commuters.
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