This fall marks the launch of a new chapter in
Priory’s approach to business, finance, and student
opportunity. The newly formed Apricus Society is
building a student-to-alumni mentorship network
focused on finance and competitive leadership
programs like FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).
With more than 40 sign-ups at Raven Round-
Up and early support from alumni in private equity,
investment banking, and venture capital, Apricus is
already positioned to become the go-to finance club at
Priory.
Originally founded outside of Priory by alumni
Aris Sevastianos ’15, Sohan Kancherla ’18, Patrick
Milburn ’17, and Will Noddings ’18, the Apricus Society
has now reached campus as a structured, student-led
initiative. The group is organized around two pillars:
a real-world finance track and a competitive FBLA
preparation track. Wednesday meetings in Room 106
focus on industry learning, speaker events, and hands-
on training. Apricus also holds weekend meetings to
deepen FBLA preparation. The goal is to give students
a genuine path to careers in high finance while building
relationships with alumni who’ve already made the leap.
At its core, this movement reflects a larger idea:
Priory students are ready to start earlier, aim higher,
and take initiative. Alumni in high finance careers often
say they wish they had started earlier and learned
more about the industry in high school. With alumni
now circling back to invest in the next generation, and
students building skills early, Priory is entering a new
era defined by initiative, discipline, and a clear path to
the world of high finance.
