Mount St. Mary’s University, Spring 2008 Faith | Discovery | Leadership | Community

For several students, the Mount legacy is part of their family history. Meet some of the almost 100 students on campus who have followed a grandparent, parent or other relative to Mount St. Mary’s. Message from the president Mount Magazine Mount

The Legacy Continues Mount St. Mary’s gives meaning to the President Emeritus word “legacy” in so many ways. Our George Houston, cover story features several of today’s who lost his battle students who continue the Mount’s with cancer this legacy within their own families. An winter. article on fascinating alumni Colin Ward, C’94, and Dana Pirone Ward, C’97, also This year, early illustrates how the Mount becomes part spring was a time of a family. As a shining example of the of great pain and scientific legacy the Mount community is great pride. On one creating, you will meet alumnus Robert hand, we struggled to come to terms with Diegelmann, C’65, a medical pioneer the death of Mount senior Dustin Bauer whose new discovery is revolutionizing (right) of Lutherville, Maryland, in a tragic 2008 special moments when media emergency care. accident. Somehow the tragedy seemed to people were all asking, “Who is Mount St. fuel the basketball team to give the campus Mary’s?” Our faculty essay comes from history something to lift their heavy hearts. professor Michelle Patterson, who seeks As we move toward the culminating events to connect the lessons of the past to her The courage and strength of the of our Bicentennial Celebration, we honor students’ lives today. And our newest Mountaineers was apparent when, after the generations who have gone forth campus capital project respects the losing a classmate and close friend, the from the Mount to create a legacy that architectural legacy of a revered Mount team still surged forward on the court. has shaped our country and our world. landmark, the Terrace, while preparing it The huge victories continued to add And we look forward to the good work of for future students. up—overcoming Quinnipiac, Robert generations to come. Morris and Sacred Heart to win the NEC The Mount community is blessed with finals, the play-in game beating Coppin inspiring individuals. In this issue, State in Dayton, Ohio, and then the road we share a brief sampling of faculty to Raleigh. The thrill of winning a spot in achievements, introduce our newest the NCAA tournament was a sweet victory Board of Trustees members, and one that Dustin would have been Thomas H. Powell include alumnus’ John Singleton’s cheering for as a Mount maniac. There is President reflection on Christian ethics no question UNC was a challenge, but the professor Dr. Germain Grisez, and team went to the Big Dance and played explore our unique sports chaplaincy their hearts out against North Carolina, program that helps prepare our the top seed in the country. March student athletes and seminarians Madness brought out alumni, students, for life beyond the Mount. We faculty and administrators, who pulled also honor the memory of together to witness one of the Mount’s table of contents 

Mount Magazine is published two times a year for alumni 2008 Spring and friends of Mount St. Mary’s University by the office of cover Story communications. The staff of Mount Magazine reserves the right to reprint all or portions of any comments we may 16 lEGacies at the Mount receive unless you specifically request otherwise. Opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and For Mount St. Mary’s, do not necessarily represent opinions of the editors nor policies of Mount St. Mary’s University. Mount Magazine legacy is part of our core; welcomes reader response. We reserve the right to edit it is the glue that makes letters for style and length. In addition to posted letters, we welcome comments by history and tradition email. All correspondence intended for publication must be signed and include a current address. combine to create a fresh Comments may be sent via email to: flavor. [email protected] Or in writing to: Mount Mount Magazine departments Mount St. Mary’s University 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road Emmitsburg, MD 21727 2 On Campus feature Articles Board of Trustees Mr. Thomas G. O’Hara, Chair A facelift for the Terrace ■ Mount Mr. Eugene M. Waldron, Jr., Vice Chair Family Association column Rev. Msgr. F. Dennis Tinder, C’64, S’68, Secretary ■ Bicentennial Hall opens ■ 22 a Marriage of Science and Sport Mr. John J. Walsh, C’58, Treasurer Mr. James T. Brady Environmental efforts ■ Business Mount science professor Dana Pirone Mr. John R. Bransfield, Jr., C’63 department internationally Ward, C’97, and husband Colin Ward, Mr. Kevin B. Cashen, C’83 accredited ■ An interview with Dr. Mr. John E. Coyne, III, C’77 C’94, prove that opposites attract. Ms. Martha K. DeNardi, C’75 Charlie Beitz Mr. Kevin P. Dowd, C’70 By Lisa Gregory Rev. Msgr. John J. Enzler, S’73 8 Faculty News Rev. Thomas P. Ferguson, S’94 Rev. Gerard Francik A sampling of faculty achievement 24 a Revolution in Emergency Care Mr. Patrick Goles, C’64 Robert Diegelmann, C’65, has invented Mr. William T. Kennedy, C’60 10 Bicentennial Update Rev. Msgr. William Kerr ■ a revolutionary new technology that will Ms. Mary Lear State and national recognition Mr. James V. McAveney, Jr., C’66 Bicentennial Winter Homecoming save lives on the battlefield and beyond. Most Reverend Francis Malooly ■ Coach Jim Phelan honored ■ By Lisa Gregory Dr. Frank P. Merolla, C’63 Rev. Msgr. John F. Myslinski, S’80, MT’86 Bicentennial timeline: 1958 - 2008 Mr. Scott Newkam, C’72 27 Who Is Natalie Curtis? Ms. Suzanne Nicholson 14 Seminary News Most Reverend Edwin F. O’Brien ■ And what is she doing at the Mount? Very Reverend David M. O’Connell, C.M. Mount 2008 Jenkins Trust Ms. Hilary C. O’Donnell, C’83 scholarship recipient ■ Faculty By Dr. Michelle Wick Patterson, History Very Rev. Edward J. Quinlan III, C’74, S’78, MT’86 honored with Equestrian Order ■ Professor Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades Mr. Simba Sana, C’90 Upcoming alumni events Mr. James E. Schaeffer, MBA’84 28 President Emeritus George R. Mr. Brian L. Smith, C’70 32 Advancement News Mr. Robert J. Smith, C’64 Presidential Lecture Series ■ New Houston Remembered The Hon. Julie R. Solt, C’80 Maj. Gen. John Anthony Studds, USMC (Ret.), C’60 Board of Trustees members George Houston, 23rd president of Ms. Diane L. Tomb, C’86 Mount St. Mary’s University, passed away Ms. Sheila Vertino, SJC’68 36 Mount Sports Mr. J. Scott Wilfong, C’72 in January. Basketball wrap up Officers of the University Dr. Thomas H. Powell, President Dan S. Soller, Executive Vice President 37 Class Notes 30 faces of the Bicentennial Class John T.Butler, Vice President for Advancement Alumni news ■ Birth As the class of 2008 prepares to graduate, Pauline Engelstätter, Vice President for University Affairs announcements ■ Wedding Michael S. Malewicki, Vice President for Business and Finance some of those we introduced you to in David B. Rehm, Vice President for Academic Affairs announcements ■ In Memoriam Msgr. Steven P. Rohlfs, S.T.L., S.T.D., Vice President/Rector 2004 reflect on their time at the Mount. of the Seminary Msgr. Stuart W. Swetland, Vice President for Catholic Identity 46 Chapter Notes and Mission Alumni chapter activities 34 Why We Play and Pray Mount Magazine staff The Mount’s sports chaplaincy program Linda Sherman, Director of University Communications 48 First Person reminds us what being the best is all Kate Charuhas, Director of University Marketing Conservation of Effort: A Chance Fawn R. O’Hara, Director of Publications about. Carla Orndorff, Website Manager Meeting with Germain Grisez Barbara L. 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1808-2008 200 years of distinction on  campus The Oldest Residence Hall on Campus Is Getting a Facelift Mount Magazine Mount

Plans have been finalized for the The Terrace will keep its historic look The first DuBois Hall was completed in 1824 renovation of the Terrace, the residence while providing a state-of-the art residence and cost $16,000. On June 6, 1824, very hall that most Mount alumni have lived in for students. Construction is to begin in shortly after it was finished, a fire destroyed the during their four years at the school. May, immediately after commencement, building. Construction immediately began on the with the majority of construction taking current DuBois Hall, which was completed on “For two hundred years, the Terrace has place during summers and breaks. The $24 Dec. 16, 1825. been the hub of our Mountain campus,” million renovation will occur in phases says Phil McGlade, C’70, director of over the next three years, with DuBois seminary development and former director Hall the first residence hall to close for of university alumni relations. “Almost renovation. When completed, the Terrace every student and seminarian, since Fr. will have a sprinkler system, elevators, DuBois and Fr. Bruté guided the Mount, wireless access, student lounges and a new has lived in DuBois, Bruté and McCaffrey HVAC system. Halls. The restoration of these historic residence halls is incredibly important for the Mount as it enters its third century of educating future generations of leaders for our nation and the church.” on campus  Spring 2008 Spring Association Faith, Discovery, Leadership and Community – in Action The Art of Caring is to know we have counted in the lives of others.

Mount students can begin early in their college career on the path of selflessness by giving the gift of community service. Below we list a few of the projects undertaken this bicentennial year that have promoted the goodness of the Mount community through faith, discovery, leadership and community.

Projects include: Food drives, tutoring, sports clinics, reading projects, rallies against the death penalty, hosting speakers, caroling at nursing homes, recycling, and craft activities for children. Biloxi Habitat Trip Director of Community Service and Learning Melissa Main reports: Organizations benefiting: Emmitsburg Food Bank, Daughters of Charity, National Institutes of Health, Mother Seton School, Emmitsburg Elementary, Thurmont Primary, “In January, 22 members of the Mount community traveled to Sabillasville Elementary, Taneytown Youth Basketball, Taneytown Elementary, Cascade Biloxi to give of their time and talents to help a handicapped Elementary, Littlestown Elementary, Junior Mountaineers, the Girl Scouts, Arthritis and man and his son have a home of their own. Above is a picture Breast Cancer foundations, St. Jude’s Hospital, Family Fest, Respect for Every Animal of what the house looked like when we arrived on the site Life, Knights of Columbus, ARC of Frederick County, victims of the Peruvian earthquake, on Tuesday morning. In just four days, this group was able Campaign to End the Death Penalty, St. Catherine’s Nursing Home, Habitat for to transform a shell of a house into a house well on its way Humanity, The Seton Center and the Special Olympics. to occupancy. The days were long, the work was hard, but the time in Mississippi was something that none of us had Participating clubs and organizations: Baseball, Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse, Hockey imagined. We bonded as a group, we worked as a team, and Club, SAAC, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Track and Field, Basketball and Softball, we came home on Saturday grateful for the time we were able Education Club, Women in Science, Irish Club, Respect for Every Animal Life, to spend in Mississippi serving those who lost everything two Mathematical Association of America, Women’s Club Volleyball, Knights of Columbus, years ago in Katrina. God blessed our trip with good weather, Council #1965, Spanish Club, Campaign to End the Death Penalty and LOFT: Lifestyles fun times, much laughter and an eagerness to serve.” of Opportunity, Fellowship and Temperance.

Students participating: 449

Total hours: 3,700 hours devoted to volunteer work by Mount students.

Mount students seem to know the four pillars of the university are not just words but paths to growth for learning character and values that will make a difference in the lives of others. If you have questions or would like to find out more about the Mount Family Association, please contact Irene Q. Powell, coordinator, at ipowell @msmary.edu or 301-447-3156.

St. Labre School Drum Group Performs The St. Labre Indian School Drum Group performed at the Mount in January. St. Labre Indian School, located in Ashland, Montana, was established in 1884 and offers preschool through high school education for Crow and Northern Cheyenne children. The drum group is under the supervision of Mr. Benjamin Headswift, who is also the lead singer. Mr. Headswift, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Nation, has been involved in traditional Native music and drumming since his youth.

In 2006, the Mount established four $15,000 presidential scholarships for St. Labre graduates to help Native American students attend college. Karl Little Owl is the first St. Labre Indian School graduate to attend the Mount.

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It’s Easy to Be Green Mount Magazine Mount

Bicentennial Hall, the Mount’s newest student residential hall, is now open and has students seeing green. The environmentally friendly or “green” The residence hall includes a geothermal heating and cooling system and carpet Mount Goes tiles made from recycled materials. from Blue and white to … GREEN? Bicentennial Hall is composed of suites, The Mount has thrown its hat into the containing four private rooms for students, national competition of RecycleMania a private bathroom and a common living 2008. It is a friendly competition involving space. As the first Mount students moved 400 other colleges and universities in in, they were thrilled with their new living the United States with a commitment space—and that the Mount was doing to recycling and making their campuses something good for the environment. more green. Over a 10-week period from January 27 to April 5, campuses “It’s a good feeling to know we are helping compete in different contests to see which out by living here … every new building institution can collect the largest amount of recyclables per capita, the least amount should just follow the green pattern. That’s of trash per capita, or have the highest what I like about this school,” says Mount recycling rate. Competitors are required student Jeremy Romanoski. to report on a weekly basis the pounds of recycled materials they collect. Senior Ryan Audy, left, spent the summer of Visit www.msmary.edu/inthenews to 2007 interning with Gilbane construction read local news coverage of the residence “We became involved with RecycleMania company, who built Bicentennial Hall. He will hall opening and www.msmary.edu/ to increase student awareness of campus begin working there full time after graduation sustainability to learn more about the recycling and waste minimization,” says this May. He is pictured here with President Mount’s ongoing greening efforts. Michelle Bower, assistant professor Thomas H. Powell and Bruce Noel, project of education and the Mount’s lead superintendent. Recyclemaniac. “The Mount community is excited to compete and to see where we will rate among the hundreds of other institutions going out of their way to become greener.”

The Mount is targeting Patriot Hall and residential halls where, according to the Recyclemania project, “thirty to seventy percent of campus trash” is generated. The Mount is collecting recyclable refuse including cardboard, clear glass, disposable plastics and to-go food containers given out in Patriot Hall.

Alumni! RecycleMania is part of the Mount’s efforts Check out Bicentennial Hall firsthand: to create and maintain an equal balance stay in our new hall during Reunion, with the environment. June 6-8! on The Mount’s environmental science program campus  and Grounds Department along with the Frederick County Watershed Management Office received a grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust to restore local streams. In November, 25 volunteers planted 160 trees and shrubs along a stream on the Mount campus between 2008 Spring Rt. 15 and the ARCC.

This sign will be on the Mount campus. ⁄ The images below are details of the sign.

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Mount Business Programs Mount Student Life Programs Recognized as Internationally Accredited Among Best in Maryland Mount Magazine Mount Mount St. Mary’s was honored with two awards at the Maryland College Mount St. Mary’s University has achieved accreditation from the International Assembly Personnel Association’s fall conference last for Collegiate Business Education for its undergraduate majors, accelerated adult degree November. MCPA’s purpose is to provide completion program and MBA program in the Department of Business, Accounting and leadership to the student personnel Economics. profession in the colleges and universities of Maryland. Each year the organization The IACBE is a premier professional accrediting organization for business programs in asks professionals in the state to nominate student-centered colleges and universities in the United States and around the world. It was colleges and universities in five different created in response to the expressed needs of higher education presidents, chief academic categories; the Mount captured the officers, and business deans and chairs who wanted an accreditation process that was Dedication to Diversity Award and the mission-based and outcome driven. Innovative Program Award. “Students in today’s market are looking for aggressive and successful goal-oriented business The Mount’s Student Leadership curriculums. We offer that at the Mount and are thrilled the IACBE recognized our Advisory Committee, founded by Student commitment to excellence in business education,” says Mount President Thomas Powell. Government Association President Laura “We are the only university in the area with IACBE accreditation.” Fenaroli and led by Sean Adams, director The IACBE accreditation followed a three-year approval process. It came with a special of campus activities, won the Innovative commendation for the faculty: “The amount of scholarly and professional activities is one Program Award for its outstanding college of the strengths of Mount St. Mary’s University’s business faculty, and it is commended.” student-focused programs. To earn the award, programs must demonstrate “The successful peer review and accreditation of our programs reflects the quality of innovative best practices and produce the faculty as educators and business professionals who seek to graduate students with quality results in student learning, appropriate technical skills and a development, engagement, satisfaction strong commitment to ethical decision and/or organizational performance. making,” says Mount Department Chair Dr. William Forgang. “Given These prestigious awards from MCPA the strengths of the faculty and indicate that the Mount’s programs serve their commitment to continuous as role models for student affairs practices improvement, our programs will in colleges and universities throughout continue to grow in size and Maryland. academic quality. Our students and their employers will be the primary beneficiaries of the accreditation.” on campus  FACULTY FOCUS: Dr. Charlie Beitz

On Jan. 1, 2008, President Thomas H. Powell announced the promotion of 2008 Spring Dr. Charles Beitz from the rank of Full Professor to the distinguished rank of University Professor. Dr. Beitz, professor of leadership and management studies, is an anchor in the Mount’s business program. He has helped students learn to navigate treacherous, uncertain and ever-changing business waters and worldwide economic climates. We asked him to share his life as a teacher.

You’ve been teaching at the Mount Tell us about your family –and what for a long time. How long? you do in your spare time? I began teaching at Mount St. Mary’s My wife, Ann, and I were raised in University in 1981 in both the graduate Philadelphia and have been married 51 and undergraduate programs in business. years this year. We have six children and Dr. Beitz was honored by the National Board of Directors I have taught eight years in the Freshman six grandchildren, ranging in age from 50 of Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Society in Business Seminar Program, Gender Studies to two. In my spare time—I grade! Administration, for his 28 years of leadership of the local Program, Non-Western Studies Program, chapter. Under his guidance, the Beta Pi Chapter has Honors Program and the Accelerated recognized and honored 833 students at Mount St. Mary’s. Undergraduate Program. What has given you the most The proclamation reads: “Dr. Beitz, through his many satisfaction in your time here? accomplishments and contributions continually reflects and “I touch the future; I teach.” This was demonstrates integrity, wisdom and genuine helpfulness.” Why should parents send their the motto of Christa McAuliffe, the students to the Mount? teacher who died in the Challenger Noted Dr. William Forgang, chair, Department of Business, Mount St. Mary’s has a strong Catholic catastrophe. What a powerful message! Accounting and Economics, “One of Dr. Beitz’s teaching identity and is a safe place to grow. Right What an awesome responsibility! What themes is servant leadership; he lives those values, and we are from the first semester, students are given an opportunity to touch someone honored by his contributions to the department.” a formal introduction to the academic intellectually, emotionally and even community through our Freshman Core spiritually! Shown, left to right, are: Dr. Forgang, Dr. Beitz and Vice President of Curriculum, in keeping with Plato’s belief Academic Affairs Dr. David Rehm. that “the beginning is the most important A former student sent me a note with the part of the work.” Students are given the following poem that said to me that at least fundamental basis of academic life: critical in this case I had translated my philosophy thinking, reading with insight, listening, into action: researching, speaking and writing clearly, which make all of their other courses more Come to the edge. “What could be more satisfying than to be engaged valuable. No, we will fall. in work in which every capacity or talent one may Come to the edge. have is needed, every lesson one may have learned The Mount teaches courses in ethics; No, we will fall. how important is this? is used, every value one cares about is furthered?” The employers of our graduates often They came to the edge. —John Gardner comment on how well prepared Mount He pushed them, and business students are because of their they flew. special understanding of ethics, social justice and cultural diversity. Our program —Apollanaire focuses on development of educated leaders who have the proper depth and breadth of knowledge and who are concerned with the ethics, justice and social responsibility of their organizational and individual actions.

Business majors are introduced to the key concepts of servant-leadership, stewardship, corporate social responsibility and community, which are designed to demonstrate the necessity of moral leadership at the personal, interpersonal, organizational, societal and global levels.

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A Sampling of Faculty Achievement Mount Magazine Mount

GRANTED TENURE & PRomotion Joshua Hochschild: “Kenny and Aquinas SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS Sr. Mary Kate Birge, to Associate Professor on Individual Essences,” Proceedings of the Caroline Eick: “Teachers as Cultural of Theology Society for Medieval Logic and Metaphysics, Mediators, Then and Now: A Comparison Michael Miller, to Associate Professor of 2006. of Assimilation and Accountability Eras.” Philosophy Comparative and International Education David McCarthy: Editor, The Heart of Society Annual Conference, Baltimore, Catholic Social Teaching: Its Origins and Maryland, March 2007. PROMOTION Contemporary Significance, Brazos Press. Dennis Cali, to Professor of Special bicentennial preview editions Brian Henning: “Trusting in the ‘Efficacy Communication Studies will be available during the Mount’s fall of Beauty’: A Kalocentric Approach celebration. to Current Ecological Challenges,” SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS Séminaries de recherche “Chromatiques Melanie Butler: “Mathematics Education Teresa Rupp: “Remigio dei Girolami,” Whiteheadiennes,” Paris 1 Panthéon Independent Study,” Academic Exchange Encyclopedia of Medieval Philosophy: Sorbonne, Paris, France, November 2007. Quarterly, 2007. Philosophy Between 500 and 1500, ed. Henrik Lagerlund, forthcoming. Julie A. Higgins: “Brand Equity & College William Collinge: “John Dunne’s Words: “If You Want Peace, Work for Justice: Athletics: Investigating the Effects of Brand ‘Explore the Realm of Music’,” God’s Dino Compagni’s Cronica and the Uncertainty Situations on Consumer- Grandeur: The Arts and Imagination in Ordinances of Justice,” Florence and Beyond: Based Brand Equity,” 2007 North Theology, ed. David C. Robinson, College Culture, Society, and Politics in Renaissance American Society for Sports Management Theology Society Annual Volume 2006 Italy, ed. David S. Peterson with Daniel E. (NASSM) Conference, May-June 2007. (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 2007). Bornstein, forthcoming. Joshua Hochschild: “Distinguishing Form, Fr. Jim Donohue: “Baptism, Mission, Sarah Scott: Review, Playing Spaces in Early Essence, and Soul,” Annual Meeting of and Ministry,” Gathered for the Journey: Modern Women’s Drama, by Alison Findlay, the American Maritain Association, Notre Moral Theology in Catholic Perspective, ed. Seventeenth-Century News, Fall-Winter 2007. Dame, Indiana, October 2007. David Matzko McCarthy and M. Therese Lysaught, Grand Rapids, Michigan: ⁄ Jeffrey Simmons: “Forest to Reclaimed Elizabeth Holtry: “The Secret Garden,” Eerdmans, 2007. Mine Land Use Change Leads to Altered three-person exhibition, Center for the Ecosystem Structure and Function,” Visual Arts, Wausau, Wisconsin. Kathleen Guidroz: Co-editor, The Ecological Applications Vol. 18(1), February Intersectional Approach: Transforming 2008. John Larrivee: “An Interdisciplinary Women’s and Gender Studies through Examination of the Impact of Free Market Race, Class, and Gender, UNC Press, Dana Pirone Ward: “A Versatile, Fully Systems on Families,” Society of Catholic forthcoming. Automated, Microfluidic Cell Culture Social Scientists Annual Meeting, St. System” by R. Gomez-Sjobert, A. Leyrat, D. John’s University, 2007. Sr. Anne Higgins: Scattered Pirone, C. Chen, S. Quake, The Journal of “Economic Stress and Family Showers in a Clear Sky, Analytical Chemistry, October 2007. Dissolution in a Century of Abundance,” Plain View Press, 2007. The Society of Catholic Social Scientists “Pick It Up and Read,” Annual Meeting, St. John’s University, Tertullia Magazine, 2007. October 2007. Isabella Notar: “Best Foot Forward: Cities Build Up China’s Environmental Footprint,” Southeast Conference Association of Asian Studies, 47th Annual Meeting, Hilton Head, South Carolina, January 2008. faculty news  Spring 2008 Spring

Martha Ritter: “Bearing Witness and Social Ÿ Brian Henning: Associate Director, AWARDS Justice,” American Educational Studies Society for the Study of Process Trudy Conway: Peacecrafters Award for Association Conference, October 2007. Philosophies. work in promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding and furthering social Sarah Scott: “The Dutch Courtesan’s John Larrivee: “Religious Practice and justice initiatives in Frederick County, ‘punk rampant,’” Shakespeare Association Civic Life: What the Research Says,” Maryland. of America, April 2007. Washington, D.C. ÿ Laura Corbin-Frazier: Maryland Sandra Sjoberg: “Social Capital Theory Michelle Patterson: “White Women and Association of Science Teachers as a Competitive Advantage,” Knowledge Native American Voices,” Path on the Excellence Award. & Project Management Symposium, Rainbow, Midwest MLA Conference, Oklahoma State University, October 2007. Cleveland, Ohio, November 2007. ÿ Caroline Eick: Outstanding Doctoral Research Award, The Department of Robert Richman: “Multiple Choice Education Policy Studies, University of PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Strategies and Detailed Solutions in Maryland, College Park, May 2007. Charlie Beitz: Co-Facilitator, Callings WebAssign,” WebAssign User Group Program: Executive Roundtable, Meeting, June 2007. Barry Long: 2007-08 Recipient, Dave Spirituality and Leadership, September Brubeck Collection Research Travel – December 2007. Jeffrey A. Simmons: Grant, “Nutrient Grant, “Opening the Gates: Dave Sources in Tom’s Creek Watershed,” Brubeck’s Work for Social Justice,” Michelle Bower: Co-Chair and Site The Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Mini-Grants University of the Pacific, Stockton, Coordinator, Maryland “Mathematics For Program, September 2007. California. All” Meeting the Need of All Learners Conference, Maryland K-5 mathematics Kristen Urban: Summer Seminar, Faculty Bicentennial curriculum specialists, mathematics “Religion and Globalization,” Boston coaches, mathematics resource teachers, University School of Technology, 2007. Medals special educators, gifted/talented teachers, Opening Day Ceremony and university mathematics educators, Dana Ward: $308,000 grant from the August 16, 2007 Mount St. Mary’s University, May 2007. American Heart Association to study the William G. Meredith, Ph.D. effects of microenvironmental cues on Tom Ryan, C’63 Trudy Conway: Elected, second term, vascular cell growth, 2007. Director of the Society for Philosophy Kick-off—Opening Convocation in the Contemporary World and Vice- August 22, 2007 President of Delta Epsilon Sigma. COMMUNITY SERVICE Rev. Dr. David W. Shaum William Collinge: Chair, Adams County Rev. Paul V. Redmond Fr. Jim Donohue: “The Creed: What We Heritage Festival, September 2007. Believe,” “The Moral Life: Discipleship Priests’ Homecoming Mass in Luke’s Gospel,” and “The Eucharist: Joshua Hochschild: “Virtues and the October 2, 2007 Modes of Christ’s Presence,” Calvert Hall Spirited Part of the Soul,” Grotto Men’s Rev. Michael J. Roach College, Baltimore, Maryland, November Day Retreat, Mount St. Mary’s University, 2007. April 2007. Presidential Lecture Series December 6, 2007 Caroline Eick: Member, Restructuring Sandra Sjoberg: Member, Middletown Sue Helder Goliber, Ph.D. Committee, Department of Education Primary School Leadership Team. Policy Studies, University of Maryland, 2007. John Sherwood: Featured address, the 9/11 Remembrance, Jefferson County, Scott Gibson: Chairman, Commission on West Virginia. Efficiency and Economy in Government, Guest Speaker, Harpers Ferry/Bolivar, Harford County Government, November West Virginia Veterans Day Celebration. 2007 – June 2008.

Kathleen Guidroz: Reviewer, Gender & Society Journal, December 2006 and October 2007.

1808-2008 200 years of distinction Bicentennial 10 update Mount Magazine Mount

The Mount Takes the Cake The Mount’s bicentennial cupola cake was featured on the March 13 episode of the Food Network’s “Ace of Charter Day Celebration Cakes.” Following the Baltimore regional The Mount St. Mary’s Charter Day bicentennial celebration, the beautiful Celebration on Feb. 27 included a ribbon- and delicious cake was transported, very cutting ceremony for the bicentennial carefully, back to campus, where Mount students made short work of it! See photo exhibit that graces the Miller State Senate on page 47. Building in Annapolis.

So now—how to top that? Send us Above: The display in the Miller State Senate suggestions for cake designs that will Building. Below, left to right: Senator Thomas make a fitting tribute to the Mount at the M. Middleton, C’68; The Honorable William J. bicentennial finale in October. If we can Frank, C’82 design it, Ace of Cakes can make and bake it. So stretch your imagination and help us find the perfect way to top off the end of this spectacular year of celebration. Email your ideas to communications@ msmary.edu. Bicentennial Ring Available Ryan Audy, Richard Bolte III and Laura Fenaroli, all members of the class of 2008 and of the Bicentennial Commission, worked under the leadership of Sean Adams, assistant dean and director of campus activities, to design a very special bicentennial ring that will be available for sale to members of the Mount community through 2008.

The ring is available in white or yellow gold, with prices starting at $199. If you are interested in purchasing this commemorative ring, please contact Balfour at 1-866-225-3687.

See the back cover for a calendar of upcoming events. For a Left to right: “The Spirit full bicentennial schedule or more information visit www. Continues” DVD and “The msmary.edu/bicentennial. While your on the website, check out Mount: Celebrating 200 Years the “Bicentennial Shop.” of Faith and Distinction” coffee table book

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The Bicentennial National Champs—1962! at Winter One alum recounts a memorable night ... Homecoming and one memorable man.

On Feb. 2, 2008, the Mount celebrated By Frank Vlossak, C’62 Winter Homecoming with a day that began with the traditional Blue & White I was privileged to experience our championship win and to alumni basketball game and was followed attend the games in Evansville, Indiana, as the photographer by a luncheon in the Horning Hospitality for the Pridwin. Suite. After the first game I decided to visit my sister, who was The Mount women’s and men’s teams attending St. Mary of the Woods, a distance of about 120 hosted Robert Morris that day, and miles from Evansville. My intention was to bring her back to approximately 250 alumni and members see the next game or games. of the Mount community attended the evening’s pre-game social. President Unfortunately, she could not leave that day, and after too Thomas H. Powell welcomed the much time spent trying to convince the good nuns that I really was her brother and there really was a basketball game, I had community and acknowledged all former to leave because time was running out for me to get back. Mount basketball players. Each returning player received a bottle of the Mount’s Top to Bottom: Coach Phelan with his family; I was hurrying back and was stopped by one of Indiana’s finest. own private label “Bicentennial Wine,” Dan S. Soller with Thomas O’Hara, Board of He took me to a small town Justice of the Peace, where I pled graciously donated by Kelly Roche Hughes, Trustees chairman; participants in the 2008 my case. After my fine, except for some pocket change I was C’82, chair of the Bicentennial Basketball Blue & White Alumni Basketball Game broke. Not only that, but I would never get back in time to get Committee. my camera gear at the hotel and make it to the game.

Bicentennial Medals were awarded to I then had an idea to call Coach Phelan. Somehow, I got him Coach Jim Phelan and Executive Vice on the phone and told him I would be late. I asked him if he could get my camera gear to the game in order to save me President Dan Soller during a packed half- some time. He said he would and he did! time celebration. In later years I marvel at that—the biggest game of his coaching See page 45 for the new Hall of Fame members inducted at Winter career and he didn’t bat an eye and did me that favor. The Homecoming. coach of the National Champions–making sure that my equipment got to the game. Can you imagine that scenario with any other team, any other school? Or any other coach?

I don’t remember thanking him, so in case I didn’t, here it is. “Thanks, Coach, you were not only a great coach but a great human being.”

Photo from the 1962 yearbook of Frank with his camera equipment.

1808-2008 200 years of distinction Bicentennial 12 update Mount Magazine Mount In the last of four installments in Mount Magazine, we present excerpts from the historic timeline placed in Patriot Hall as part of our bicentennial celebrations. This timeline, which begins in 1805, will serve as a permanent visual reminder of our rich history at Mount St. Mary’s University, the second oldest Catholic university in the United States.

Coad Science Hall BecomingDedicated the School of Today:

The Past 50 YearsWomen 1964 Admitted

1972 Restoring the Past Cogan Student Union Improvements at the Grotto As part of the festivities Opens The Pangborn Memorial Campanile is celebrating 175 years of dedicated and Cardinal Shehan of Baltimore Catholic education at the DuBois Medal Established proclaims the site a Public Oratory. Mount, the John Hughes James L. Rowley, director of the U.S. 1983cabin is restored near the Secret Service, is the first recipient Bruté Medal Established Grotto. Joseph M. Fitzgerald, P’35, C’39, is the first 1961 recipient.1965 1968 The Final Four

Twelve buses take Mount 1958 1978 students to Springfield, Mass., where they create the biggest crowd the national college basketball 1981tournament has ever seen. Bicentennial update 13 Spring 2008 Spring

Mount Goes Division I and Athletics Explode To complement the booming athletics department, which boasts Olympic gold medalist Peter Rono, C’92, , the college razes the old farm and barns to open the new Knott ARCC. 1988 University Status The Mount achieves university status, beginning a new era of academic excellence. Expansion to Frederick Expanding its academic offerings, the Mount Professional Accelerated Studies program is initiated at the new Mount in 2004 Frederick building. 1999

Tomorrow’s Mission The future of Mount St. Mary’s University lies within the foundations of its past. As Mount 2000 Begins Charles Hodges, the valedictorian of the Run largely by the seminarians, Mount class of 1958, stated: 2000 is a Eucharistic retreat designed to encourage participation in the Catholic Church among today’s youth. “The future that awaits us is as boundless as our vision 1996 and our imagination, as rich and as full as our spirit, as rewarding and gratifying Mother Teresa Returns to the1988 Mount 2008as our courage and skill Twenty years after her first visit to the will make it. We are well Mount, Mother Teresa returns to spread her message of prayer and love for Jesus prepared to make our way Christ. 1995 1998 … for here we have learned responsibilities, an obligation “I am very happy to be here because I to our parents, our college, know that after I go back this seminary our country, our God.” will become like a powerhouse of prayer for us, that we may not spoil God’s work.”—Mother Teresa

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Mount 2008: Seek the Face of Christ Mount Magazine Mount Mount 2008 Prayer: God our Father, your love for us is so great that you sent your Son into the world, born of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to save us from sin and death so that we might become holy. Fill us with Your grace, which we obtain through Your Holy Sacraments, where we find love and mercy. Allow us to encoun- ter Your Son, to Seek the Face of Christ, especially in the Most Holy Eucharist, so that we might become like Him, and truly live as children of God. Grant this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Baltimore Archbishop Edwin O’Brien delivers Deacon Adam Keiter (fourth theology, Wichita) Deacon John Gow (Rockford, fourth theology) his homily at the final Mass of Mount 2008 on raises the Blessed Sacrament in Benediction stands with a group of retreatants during Mount Sunday, February 10. More than 1,700 youths during the Eucharistic procession on Saturday 2008. Many seminarians acted as mentors, and their chaperones attended the annual evening during Mount 2008. The Saturday asking the retreatants questions and fielding retreat this year. evening procession, accompanied by the their questions to help them learn more about Seminary Choir singing sacred polyphony and their faith and the impact Christ can have on Gregorian chant, is the spiritual high point of their life. the weekend. Seminary news 15 Spring 2008 Spring

Jenkins Family Trust Cardinal Keeler to Preside Upcoming Events Scholarship Recipient at 2008 Alumni Reunion June 9-13 The Rev. Mr. John Homecoming Mass Seminary Alumni Retreat Fr. Thomas Acklin, O.S.B., Retreat Master Rapisarda, of Bel Air, Monsignor Md., has received the Steven P. Rohlfs, Oct. 8-9 annual scholarship rector, has Priests’ Alumni Reunion from the B. Larry and announced that Homecoming Mass Celebrant–Cardinal Catherine Jenkins His Eminence William H. Keeler, Archbishop Emeritus Family Trust. The Cardinal of Baltimore trust was established William Keeler, for the benefit of seminarian education archbishop Oct. 9-11 with the Catholic Family Association in emeritus of Marian Symposium the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Deacon Baltimore and former chancellor of the Oct. 11 Rapisarda, a member of the Fourth seminary, will be the main celebrant of Bicentennial Gala Theology Class of 2008, is a graduate of the traditional Homecoming Mass at the Wyndham Hotel, Gettysburg, Pa. the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Priests’ Alumni Reunion on Wednesday, Ohio, and John Carroll High School in Oct. 8, 2008. Other highlights will include Oct. 12 Bel Air. His archdiocesan assignments the presentation of the 33rd Annual Bicentennial Closing Mass have included service at St. Louis Parish, John Cardinal McCloskey Award at the Celebrant—Archbishop Harry J. Flynn, Clarksville; St. Joseph’s Parish, Fullerton; Reunion Dinner, and Mass at the Grotto S’60, Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Essex; of Our Lady of Lourdes. Alumni will be Minneapolis and St. Margaret’s Parish, Bel Air. Deacon able to extend their visit and attend the John is the son of Deacon Greg Rapisarda Marian Symposium, Oct. 9-11, as part of Oct. 24-26 of Bel Air and the late Carol Rapisarda. the bicentennial celebration. Seminary Family Weekend

Seminary Faculty A block of rooms for the reunion has been June 22-26, 2009 Honored reserved at the Sleep Inn-Emmitsburg, Seminary Alumni Summer Retreat Dr. Carol L. Houghton and Father located off U.S. Route 15, a mile north of Retreat Master – Archbishop Harry J. Lawrence J. McNeil, both from the Diocese the Mount. For reservations, and a special Flynn, S’60 Mount rate, call 301-447-0044 and be sure of Harrisburg, were invested into the For more information, contact Director of to mention the Priests’ Reunion. Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Seminary Development and Alumni Relations Jerusalem on Sept. 29, 2007. Archbishop For more information about reunion Phil McGlade (301-447-5017 or mcglade@ Celestino Migliore, the Apostolic Nuncio msmary.edu). and Observer of the Holy See to the activities, contact Phil McGlade, Office of Seminary Development and Alumni United Nations, conferred the honors in a Visit the seminary at Relations (301-447-5017 or mcglade@ ceremony held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in www.msmary.edu/seminary! New York. msmary.edu).

Dr. Houghton, a member of the faculty since 1985, is associate professor of canon law. She is diocesan chancellor and a tribunal judge for Harrisburg. Father McNeil is an adjunct professor of church history and pastor of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart Parish in Conewago, Pa. In the photo, former rector, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, also a member of the order, congratulates Dr. Houghton and Father McNeil at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Harrisburg. L. to r.: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Dr. Carol L. Houghton and Father Lawrence J. McNeil

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anything handed down from an ancestor Mount Magazine Mount

or Mount St. Mary’s, legacy is part of our core; it is the glue that makes history and tradition combine to create a fresh flavor. It is true that generations of sons, daughters, nieces, nephews and grandchildren have come here because of fathers and mothers telling stories about their incredible experience at the Mount.

This “word of mouth campaign” adds to the legend that the Mount has touched lives everywhere. One Baltimore broadcaster, Jamie Costello of News Channel Two, put it this way: ”No matter who you talk to, someone knows somebody who went to the Mount.”

It is, of course, more than that. The underlying message is that Mount St. Mary’s is special, even magical, where grandparents meet on campus, get married, produce children who meet their mates on the steps of Flynn Hall, get married and send their kids to the Mount. It implies that those who’ve gone before are people the children want to emulate, who have the values, faith and character one seeks in one’s own life.

We invited all Mount “legacy” students to participate in our cover story. Here we highlight a few of these promising young men and women. F Alexis Ott, C’09 Fine arts major from Emmitsburg, Maryland Legacy:Relatives who have attended the Mount: Elizabeth (Mummaugh) Davis (aunt), C’81 Carolyn (Mummaugh) Ott (mother), C’84 Robin Patrick Ott (uncle), C’72 Robin (Glass) Hodge (cousin), C’96 Jeremiah Ott (cousin), C’99 Lynn Ott (cousin), C’01 Pictured: Jeremiah “My family has a long history with Mount Jeremiah Ott (cousin), C’99 St. Mary’s. I am a direct descendant of William Elder, an early settler to the area who Lynn Ott donated the land for the seminary and college. (cousin), C’01 My grandfather is in the time capsule (scheduled to be opened in 2083) for his work as project manager when building the apartment towers. My mother and many other relatives have attended the Mount. There is even an ancestor who was an English professor from 1910-30!

“I grew up around the Mount, and I love attending it! I believe I’ll gain a superb education and the opportunity to use my degree to fulfill my dreams.” 17

Frank 2008 Spring

Pictured: Dr. Frank Thomas Don Terrence (uncle), C’53 Dr. Terrence Thomas (uncle), C’55 Don Bolden (cousin), C’57 Nathan Dr. Nathan O. Thomas (father), C’66 Dr. Charles Stotler Charles S. (cousin), C’70 “My father inspired me to come to the Dr. Eric Miller Charles B. (cousin), C’69 Dr. Charles Bolden Mount. His stories from this (cousin), C’82 Nathan O. Thomas Jr., C’08 Eric Fromplace Meyersdale, captivated Pennsylvania me. And all of my Degree in biology Relativesrelatives who attendedwho went the Mount: to the Mount are Dr. Frank Thomas (uncle), C’53 Dr. Terrence Thomas (uncle), C’55 Donextremely Bolden (cousin), successful.” C’57 Dr. Nathan O. Thomas (father), C’66 Dr. Eric Miller (cousin), C’69 Dr. Charles Stotler (cousin), C’70 Dr. Patrick Bolden (cousin), C’75 Dr. Charles Bolden (cousin), C’82 The Rev. Alan Thomas (cousin), S’91 Charles Stotler Jr. (cousin), C’02 Meghan Bolden (cousin), C’04

“My father inspired me to come to the Mount. His stories from this place captivated me. And all of my relatives who went to the Mount are extremely successful.

“I have had a tremendous experience at this college. The clubs and activities are so numerous that not one student can go four years without belonging to something. These activities have helped an otherwise shy person become active in the Mount community.

“One of the best experiences is the recent success of the men’s basketball team. I have been attending Mount games since grade school, when I gave a report on Coach Jim Phelan’s autobiography, “King of the Mount.” The success the team has encountered in my senior year is a great send off.” 18 Noelle M. Holloway, C’09 Sport management major from Michigan City, Indiana

Relatives who attended the Mount: Dominic Father James Forker (great-uncle), C’60

Mount Magazine Mount John Dom Forker (great-uncle), C’61 John Forker, C’61 B. Scott Holloway (uncle), C’76 Brian T. Holloway (uncle), C’76 Eddie Forker, C’80 Todd Holloway (father), C’85 Karen Boyle Donahue, C’92 Annie Boyle, C’97 Pictured: Dom Forker (great- “I would call my decision to attend the Mount, uncle), C’61 Scott Todd ‘divine intervention.’ My parents wanted me to go Brian John Forker, C’61 to MSM because they both went here, but I had Todd Holloway my heart set on another school. My application (father), C’85 came in too late for that school and so I came here. When I arrived for freshman orientation I B. Scott Holloway immediately realized this is the best place for me; (uncle), C’76 it’s become my second home. Brian T. Holloway (uncle), C’76 “The Mount has far exceeded my expectations. Karen Boyle Not only am I receiving an excellent education Donahue, C’92 but I am developing a better understanding of Annie Karen Annie Boyle, C’97 who I am as a person and a deeper connection with my faith. The Mount too has honestly given me a greater understanding of community and family. The friends I made here are more like sisters and brothers than acquaintances.”

“WhenI arrived here for freshman orientation I immediately realized this is the best place for me; it’s become my second home.” 19

Elaine 2008 Spring

Elizabeth Trentacoste, C’09 ÿ “My aunt ... always talkedEnglish about major her from Gardenfavorite City, New English York professor,

Relatives who attended the Mount: Dr. Ducharme, who I nowElaine have Fitzpatrick as a Trentacoste professor..” (mother), C’81 Paula Fitzpatrick (aunt), C’83

“My aunt was an English major and always talked about her favorite English professor, Dr. Ducharme, who I now have as a professor. I love the sense of community here, James and one of my best experiences has been going to the NEC Men’s Basketball Championships and winning!”

◊ Shane Delaney-Lazar, C’08 From Camp Hill, Pennsylvania Degree in English and education

Relatives who attended the Mount: Joseph F. Delaney (great grandfather), class year unknown; James M. Delaney (grandfather), C’50

“I have always heard stories about the Mount from my grandfather. His love for reading led him to pursue an English degree, and I am following in his footsteps. Inspired by my grandfather, I came to visit the Mount Michael and just fell in love. On my visit I ran into President Powell, who addressed each of the students in the group; I realized then how important the sense of community is at the Mount.”

Branda Reynolds, C’08 ÿ From Hagerstown, Maryland Degree in psychology

Relatives who have attended the Mount: Michael Milihram (uncle), C’80

“My uncle always told me how much he loved the Mount and shared with me how his professors inspired “Inspired by my him to be much of what he is today. It was important to me that I would be more than just a number; I wanted my professors to know me and encourage me, and now grandfather, I came to they have become my mentors and my friends whom I will keep in contact with long after graduation. They have pushed me to grow and not settle for anything less visit the Mount and just than what they know I can be.

“Being a student leader of the Outdoor Adventures fell in love. “ program (CRUX) has been the most rewarding experience of my life. I have grown to be an independent woman, a confident instructor and “My uncle always told me an important piece of our community puzzle. The leadership skills I have developed will follow me everywhere I go. I know I could not have found an how much he loved the Mount opportunity so great at any other college.” and shared with me how his professors inspired him to be much of what he is today.” 20

So many say the Mount is a second home and an extended family.

Mount Magazine Mount What is it like for those brothers and sisters who experience the Mount together?

“Because of our hectic schedules, with work and sports and academics, its hard for us to hang out,

Barnaby family but we make it work on the weekends.” From Tacoma Park, Maryland (L. to r.) Calvin, C’11, majoring in biology; Joshua, C’09, majoring in accounting; and Oneil, C’08, majoring in math with a history minor

Oneil comments below on what it is like being at the Mount with his two brothers. Siblings at the MountFeldmann’s “Initially, being here with my siblings felt like a nuisance, but I’ve come to realize the importance of family, especially as the eldest. Whatever I do Christine Feldmann, C’08 my brothers will take to heart—so I have to make From Germantown, Maryland sure I set the bar at a high but reachable level so Degree in art education they won’t slip through the cracks. Followed brother Scott, C’06, to the Mount “All three of us came here to experience a world in which we didn’t see people who looked like “I came to the Mount because I felt very us. And we are all athletes. I have a scholarship to comfortable here and I have always followed my run track, Joshua has one for soccer, and Calvin brother around. If he did something first I knew is working on obtaining a basketball scholarship. it was something that must be good and safe. When people hear the name ‘Barnaby,’ we want them to know that we are respectful, respectable “I’ve experienced a full education of which I and responsible student athletes. can be proud. I love the art classes I have taken, which taught me so much and helped me look at “Because of our hectic schedules, with work, sports and academics, it’s hard for us to hang out, the world in a new way. I also love hiking behind but we make time on the weekends. I love my the campus and soaking in the beauty of Mount brothers and they love me, and we look out for St. Mary’s. I’ll leave with strong friendships and a one another.” deeper religious faith.” ✁ “...I have always followed my brother around. If he did something first I knew it was something that must be good and safe.” 21

Larry 2008 Spring

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Rita Noel Family Tom From Mt. Airy, Maryland (L. to r.) Danny, C’11, majoring in accounting; Mary, C’09, majoring in history; and John Paul, C’08, majoring in communications

Relatives attending the Mount: Larry Noel (uncle), C’73 Mike Noel (uncle), C’76 Marilyn Noble Noel (mother), C’77 Harry Noel (uncle), C’79 John Noel (uncle), C’81 Tom Noel (uncle), C’83 Rita Noel (aunt), C’84 Meradith Black (cousin), C’07

Paul comments below on what it is like being at the Mount with his siblings.

“The Mount has always been part of our lives. We’ve been coming back for reunions since we were little kids. Our grandparents used to live about a mile away from campus, so we took swimming lessons here, we would go sledding here, and we’d come to basketball games. It felt “ It felt like a second home when I came as like a second home when I came as a freshman. The whole atmosphere is very focused on Applicationa freshman. Fee TheWaiver whole for atmosphere Family Members is very community. Is a family member considering the Mount? Complete this form and have him or her attach it to the Admissions Application next fall for a waiver of the application fee. “It’s not uncommon for siblings to attend the Mount together. My brother and sister and I have PLEASEfocused WAIVE onTHE community.” APPLICATION FEE FOR: very similar interests so we cross paths a lot here. My brother competes in the same intramural leagues that I do, and my sister and I have a lot of Applicant’s Name the same friends and both have apartments in the same tower. We enjoy hanging out together and like the idea that we can find family easily.” Name and Class Year of Recommending Relative

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Some couples just seem meant to be. in Dana and Colin’s case, the Mount helped them along.

by Lisa Gregory

Mount science professor “Colin has a more outgoing personality,” Johns Hopkins. He had worked for the Dana Pirone Ward, C’97, and says Dana of her husband. “I’m more Baltimore television station WBAL and in husband Colin Ward, C’94, reserved.” the production department at the ESPN prove that opposites attract. Zone restaurant chain. In fact, both have taken the Myers-Briggs In the early 1990s, Dana Pirone and Colin type inventory—and discovered they were Colin was interested in Dana, but “I kept Ward were both students at the Mount. the exact opposite of each other in all 16 thinking if I ask her out and it doesn’t He was a senior majoring in rhetoric and categories. But some couples just seem work, I’m stuck on this boat with her for communications, and she a freshman meant to be. And, in Dana and Colin’s the next ten weeks training for this race,” majoring in both biochemistry and biology. case, they had the Mount helping them he recalls. However, neither recalls crossing paths with along. In the summer of 2004, Dana and the other. Colin jokes that it was because Colin both became involved with the There was no need to worry. By October Dana “spent all her time in the library, and Mount alumni team’s dragon boat race for 2006, two years later, they were married. I didn’t!” Catholic Charities, racing canoe-like boats “The funny thing was that once we started in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. dating, we realized how many of my friends While the statement is made tongue-in- had married his friends. At the Mount it all cheek, Dana and Colin do give credence to At that time Dana, who had gone on to seems connected,” Dana reflects. the age-old adage that opposites attract. For receive her Ph.D. in tumor biology from example, Dana recently joined the faculty Georgetown University in 2001, had It is a connection they both value at the Mount as an assistant professor of just finished up work as a postdoctoral deeply. So much so that Dana distinctly biology, conducting cutting-edge research fellow with the Department of Biomedical wanted to return to her alma mater as a on the impact of smooth muscle cell Engineering at Johns Hopkins University faculty member. “The Mount is a close- growth on vascular diseases. Colin has and was preparing to become a knit, nurturing community. I loved the spent a large part of his professional life postdoctoral fellow with the Department interaction I had here with my professors. I in sports media work, including directing of Bioengineering at the University of wanted to interact with my own students in Baltimore Ravens football games for Pennsylvania. Colin was in the midst of the same way.” WBAL and WIYY radio. making a career transition from sports media to earning a master’s degree in health finance and management from 23

Mount Legacies this time, the ESPN network launched “We hope that a more comprehensive Colin’s father is a graduate of the class of a chain of restaurants called the ESPN understanding of the molecular pathways ’65 and his sister a graduate of the class of Zone, with the first opening in Baltimore. governing smooth muscle cell proliferation Spring 2008 Spring ’91. “I didn’t apply to any other school but Colin became production coordinator will shed light on vascular disease the Mount,” says Colin, who grew up in there in 1998, going on to work his way as a whole and ultimately guide the Bel Air, Md. Dana, who is from Pasadena, up to manager of creative content with the development of better treatment strategies,” Md., was the first in her family to attend company’s headquarters in Bristol, Conn., she says. “From the beginning, I’ve wanted the Mount, but has set the course. Her by the next year. my research to mean something in terms of sister graduated in 2003 and a cousin is human health and human diseases.” currently a student. “We’re beginning a Yet he still felt something was missing and tradition,” she says. decided to pursue what he refers to as the “I’m sure people wonder what we talk “family business.” “My father, sister and about over dinner,” laughs Colin after Coming into the Mount, Dana knew she aunt all have worked in healthcare,” he listening as Dana describes her research. wanted to study science. “As far back as explains. Dana is quick to point out that Colin has a I can remember, I’ve always wanted to real grasp on the research she is conducting understand how our bodies work. It was He went back to school for a master’s and always “asks good questions about just always so fascinating for me.” in health sciences and then joined what I’m doing in the lab and why.” LifeBridge Health in Baltimore in 2003 She followed her passion for science not as an administrative resident and later as Colin often finds the information only during her four years at the Mount an operations consultant. In May 2007, beneficial to his strategic planning work but as a graduate student at Georgetown he joined the Greater Baltimore Medical in the healthcare field. “Dana gives me an University, where she focused on breast Center as director of corporate strategy. advance look at where the science is going cancer research. As her education “I’m trying to make sure we’re providing and maybe what’s coming down the line,” continued on to Johns Hopkins and the the best care and the right kinds of services says Colin. “She’s very good at what she University of Pennsylvania, she became to our patient population,” he says. does.” more and more intrigued by the study of cells and how they function, including cell He never truly left behind his interest in In turn, Dana attempts to follow Ravens shape and movement. sports, though, and when he was asked football. After all, her husband’s association to return to WBAL to help direct Ravens with the Ravens has made her popular with Colin, on the other hand, came to the football games on a part-time basis, he some fellow faculty members. “They’ll ask Mount with an early interest in sports. “Let readily agreed. He travels with the team, what’s going on with a certain player or me put it this way,” he says, “I knew that sometimes leaving on a Friday night and who will be playing at a certain position,” one local channel had sports on at 5:50 not returning until Monday morning, she says, grinning. and that another channel came on at 5:55 depending on where the games are played. and that I could catch both.” She’s a good sport about it all. However, This past season Dana, newly hired by the when tested on her knowledge and jokingly He solidified his career choice once at the Mount, used that time when Colin was asked what position popular player Ray Mount. As part of the freshman seminar away to focus on her work, preparing class Lewis plays, she hesitates and looks to course, “we were encouraged to interview lectures and conducting research. Shortly Colin for help. He endearingly responds by someone in the field we were interested in after joining the Mount’s faculty, she mouthing the word “linebacker.” pursuing,” he says. Colin met with Vince received a $308,000 four-year grant from Bagli, a local legend and sports announcer the American Heart Association to study No matter. “We’re good for each other,” at WBAL. “We talked for a couple of the mechanisms that regulate the growth he says. hours, and I knew after that meeting that I of vascular smooth muscle cells, one of the Dana agrees. “Together it works. We wanted to go into producing and directing cell types found in the blood vessels of the work.” sports.” human body. Two students are working with her this year. Colin interned with the station and then joined WBAL as a full-time sports “Our lab at the Mount uses cutting edge producer after graduating, covering such micro-engineering strategies in combination events as the breaking news story of the with traditional molecular approaches to Cleveland Browns’ move to Baltimore study the effects of micro-environmental and Orioles baseball player Cal Ripken’s cues on vascular cell growth,” explains 2,632 consecutive game-playing streak. “It’s Dana. According to Dana, a hallmark of something to be at all these interesting many vascular diseases, including clinically events helping shape how the story is told,” advanced atherosclerosis, is the excessive he says. growth of vascular smooth muscle cells; yet the mechanisms governing this abnormal Photos, left to right: Dana Ward in research lab However, the demands and pace of the job growth are unclear. with Nicole Calabro, C’11; Gerry “Voice of the began to wear on Colin after a few years. Ravens” Sandusky, Colin Ward, Mark Viviano He considered other options. Around (WJZ TV), and Johnny Goldsmith (WBAL). 24 Mount Magazine Uncontrolledbleeding is the primary bemade available first to the military. afteronly six weeks of review, and will receivedFDA clearance last September beapplied on the spot. The product tourniquet.It is easy to carry and can woundsthat are not reachable by a TraumaCure,Inc., can be used on developedand marketed by WoundStat,which is being further explainsDiegelmann. simultaneouslyfacilitating clotting,” helpsquickly stop the bleeding while bothabsorbent and adherent, which polymer.“The material we use is compoundand a highly absorbent Center(VCURES) using a mineral ReanimationEngineering Shock andhis fellow researchers at VCU’s recentlydeveloped by Diegelmann thanthree hours. 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v olu alwaysstuck in some corner going usthe ‘Tubes,’ for test tubes. We were “Theeducation and history guys called placewith fellow science students. Oncampus, Dieglemann found his thetrail of discovery.” likehe did. He led his students along “Later,I found myself teaching a lot hisstudents,” remembers Diegelmann. biology.“He triggered a curiosity in Meredith,then assistant professor of encouraging,especially William recallsthe faculty as inspiring and Pre-medat the Mount, Diegelmann inlove,” he says. aswell. “I visited the Mount and fell hewanted to attend a Catholic college throughouthis education and knew Diegelmann attended Catholic schools Originallyfrom Washington, D.C, thecomputer. I still hunt and peck.” addswith a grin, “I’m not very fast on ortyping class. I chose biology.” He

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Instead, he decided processand was unable to get into struggledwith the standard testing astrong student, Diegelmann Aftergraduating and despite being eachother.” wasour fraternity. We all looked after neededa fraternity. The whole place wereclose as students. We never themountain behind you. And we campuswith its stone buildings and Hereyou were on this beautiful schoolthat fostered lifelong values. Headds, “The Mount was a class act sayswith a chuckle. overour organic chemistry notes,” he r gency VirginiaCommonwealth University’s thetextbook, “Wound Healing: HealingSociety and co-edited Diegelmanncofounded the Wound treatments.” processbetter, we can design better toheal? Once we understand this comesinto play to allow that wound Whentissue is disrupted what molecularand biochemical level. happeningwithin awound on the Noone really understood what was trialand error approach in the past. “Treatingwounds was based on a pressureulcers or diabetic ulcers. patientswho don’t heal, with chronic fibrosis.On the other side, there are healingyou have scar tissue and VCUMedical Center. “With excessive ofthe Laboratory of Tissue Repair at Diegelmann,who is now the director indealing with wounds,” says “Thereare so many problems tohelp patients heal and feel better?’” myself,‘What can we do to find ways Manyhad facial injuries. I’d think to someother type of blunt force trauma. hadbeen in auto accidents or suffered onrounds. “I’d see the patients who accompanyinghis colleague and friend thoseearly days, he remembers often andReconstructive Surgery. During Laboratoryin the Division of Plastic theWound Healing Research AtVCU, Diegelmann established S recruitedme.” surgery,”says Diegelmann, “and hadstarted up the division of plastic formercolleague from NIH. “He medicalcollege at the urging of a C e tt ling a byLisa Gregory I n r e awardfor teaching excellence. withthe school of medicine’s highest young.”In 2005, he was recognized “Itkeeps you thinking and keeps you tointeract with students,” he says. gratification.“I find it very enjoyable countlessstudents and found much schoolfaculty, he has taught Asamember of the VCU medical Signalingin Tissue Injury and Repair. PostDoctoral Training Program on isthe program director of the NIH seniorscientist with VCURES and privateindustry. Currently, he is a theDepartment of Defense and beencontinuously funded by NIH, woundhealing. His research has manuscriptsand book chapters on haspublished well over 150 scientific Biochemicaland Clinical Aspects.” He withsevere injuries. fallento amassive multi-car pile up see—froman elderly lady who has neverknow what you are going to challengingand invigorating. “You Diegelmannfinds the experience beenhonored for his work there. captainand vice president and has Hewent on to serve as deputy chief, Virginiahome as avolunteer EMT. ForestView Rescue Squad near his Inthe early 1990s, he joined the around.” parents.We loved having the babies placethat first month for the adoptive ofpictures and document what took totheir new families. We’d take alot those30 days before sending them off Diegelmann.“We kept the babies had30 days to think it over,” says wereput up for adoption, the mother Charitiesprogram. “When babies fosterchildren through the Catholic openedtheir hearts and home to Diegelmannsfor anumber of years careersin the medical field. The daughter,now grown, are pursuing Penny,have five children. Ason and hasbeen full as well. He and his wife, Lifeoutside of the lab and classroom 25 Spring 2008 26 Mount Magazine far,however, WoundStat has far exceeded biginvestment,” says Diegelmann. Thus researchersapplied for apatent. “It was a Withbacking from the university, the artery,sealing off the area. amold-like structure around the injured WoundStatbecomes very sticky and forms toWoundStat,” he says. In addition, only10 seconds when blood is exposed inclot formation. “A fibrin clot forms after releasetheir clotting factors, thus resulting bloodso quickly it causes the platelets to appearsto absorb the fluid components of Accordingto Diegelmann, WoundStat somethinghere!’” ateach other thinking, ‘We really have saysDiegelmann. “I remember, we looked thefluid out, as well as triggering clotting,” stoppedthe bleeding, but actually pulled compoundproved successful. “It not only Thetwo did just that. The mineral morning.’” “Hesaid, ‘Meet me in the lab tomorrow Ihad in mind,” recalls Diegelmann. medicinephysician, and told him what mycolleague, Kevin Ward, an emergency justdo what they needed. “I called up particularmineral compound that might break,Diegelmann had an idea about a Then,while home during Christmas explains.They were without much success. thatcould facilitate blood clotting,” he organiccompounds, looking at materials werescreening avariety of mineral and woundsinvolving severe bleeding. “We begansearching for away to better treat hisfellow researchers several years ago Withsuch aneed in mind, he and The Birth ofWoundSt “Youclearly see the need,” he says. And,in many ways, to his research, as well. That’simportant to me.” “It’smy way of having patient interaction. a t wellas at schools and other facilities. It keptin police cars and ambulances as Diegelmannenvisions WoundStat being Besidesits use on the battlefield, thesedays,” remarks Diegelmann. “There’salot of excitement in the lab anyserious side effects. tohave along shelf life and does not cause succeedswhere others fail. And it appears productsrevealed that WoundStat WoundStattechnology to then-existing Journalof Trauma comparing Astudy published in the eveninitial expectations. Andhelping save alot of lives. havingalot of fun.” Everyday is different and exciting. I’m arepassionate about and get paid to enjoy. “It’slike having afavorite hobby that you healingto limit infection. studyingthe optimization of wound U.S.Army for anew three-year project awardeda$1.6 million grant from the challengesahead. In November he was Diegelmanneagerly anticipates new On t adifferent delivery system.” samebasic chemical components but with internalbleeding. “We’re looking at the developaway to use WoundStat to control Heand his fellow researchers also hope to emergencysituation,” he explains. “anyplace someone is responding to an couldbe used during natural disasters or o theNexC hallenge offthe area. aroundthe injured artery, sealing andforms amold-like structure Wound toWound secondswhen blood is exposed A clot forms after only 10 S tatbecomes very sticky S tat. I naddition, 27 Spring 2008 Spring

And What Is She Doing at the Mount? by Michelle Wick Patterson, Assistant Professor of History

“Hey, so you’re the one working on Natalie Curtis!” It’s happened once. That’s right, once. It was over late night conversation at a conference for historians who specialized in the American West. I don’t expect it to happen again. Usually, it’s the hesitant, “So, uh, this Natalie Curtis … should I know who she is?” or sometimes the more adamant, “WHO are you writing about? Whatever will you do with your research?”

atalie Curtis (1876-1921) of what it means to be a woman or a devoted most of her life man shaped women’s opportunities and to the study of Native and outlooks. Examining gender allows us to African American music. A classically study and teach the past in exciting new Ntrained musician from a well-established ways. eastern family, she seemed better suited for a career in the music halls of a major Secondly, this research has pushed city than one spent on isolated Indian me toward a range of sources and an reservations. A trip to the Southwest, interdisciplinary methodology. I not where she became captivated by Navajo only pored over “traditional” sources like singing, altered the course of her life. Curtis’s published writings or the papers of historical dilemmas to my students. More After this Curtis published books, articles Theodore Roosevelt, but I also consulted importantly, though, her willingness to and music scores on what she termed family photo albums, field notebooks forgo an easy, sheltered life to advocate America’s “folk” music. Her fascination and musical scores. My research became for these oppressed groups serves as an with Indian and black songs led her to interdisciplinary as I discovered that I important example of social responsibility. advocate for better understanding and needed the insights provided by scholars of music, anthropology, art and literature. treatment of their singers. These lessons reaffirm how crucial it is for Teaching at a university that values scholars at “teaching colleges” to maintain So that’s who Natalie Curtis was—but the interdisciplinary connections has been an active research agenda and to share, in question remains, “Whatever will you especially rewarding, allowing me to share their own ways, their findings. I still don’t do with your research?” And one might with Mount students the exhilaration of expect my students to be able to answer add, knowing that I teach at a liberal creative and engaged research in many the question, “Who is Natalie Curtis?”— arts institution, “How could she possibly areas of the liberal arts. but I hope that the important lessons from impact your classroom teaching?” After all, her life remain with them. Curtis never appears in textbooks used in Finally, Curtis’s story is important American Experience or even in women’s because she provides a vehicle for history. What, then, is Natalie Curtis critically assessing questions of social doing at the Mount? justice and responsibility. Her life revealed that these are often complicated questions. First of all, she reminds us that the study For example, Curtis portrayed herself as of women’s experiences matters. Women’s a “white friend” to Native and African historians have increasingly turned their Americans. But in doing so she resorted Dr. Patterson joined the attention toward the lives of ordinary to stereotyping and romanticizing, often Mount in 2006. women. Studying people like Curtis allows patronizing the very people she sought us to understand society’s expectations and to liberate. My struggle to reconcile beliefs about the roles and responsibilities these contrasting impulses has allowed of its members. These understandings me to pose similarly complicated 28 Mount Magazine friends with strangers. discuss or was not interested in. It was no doubt why he madecontinually easy learning. There were not too many subjects hekindness. could not He taught us of the importance of scholarship. Heanother’s. was He taught us about the importance of little actsintelligence of and joy for life, was always at his expense, neverto take ourselves too seriously. His humor, which marked hisHe taught us about humor… to be serious in our work, but not George Houston. House,” and you see the love, generosity and leadership ofLook President around Mount St. Mary’s, as George would say “This Old accomplishments are celebrated and where integrity is theoperative, hallmark. where interpersonal relationships are prized,to each where other, where virtues are perceptively present andcommunity effectively where people speak and listen carefully and respectfullyGeorge Houston …taught us at the Mount to be an academic life…it is the only thing in life.” not the main thing in it best, “Example is Albert Schweitzer said Powell by President Thomas H. From the eulogy given Conception. of the Immaculate Jan. 25 at the Chapel Emeritus Houston on held for President A funeral Mass was George R.Houston University, passed away peacefully Jan. peacefully away passed University, cancer. He served as president of the university from university the of president as served He cancer. rd president of Mount St. Mary’s St. Mount of president 23rd Jr., Houston R. George President Emeritus Remembered •  all do well to follow his great example. His life, his love, his generosity were the legacy he left us. We would now as an intercessor in the communion of saints. hope and prayer is that he is with us today, not as a colleagueChristians, but death is not an end but a new and better beginning.Make Our no mistake; his seeming absence is in us and not him. For life’s journey… and for our loss of his generous love. We are sad today, because he will not be with us on the rest of our •  To be scholars….to keep ourselves young at heart by learning and To laugh more. reading; and, , 2008, from pancreatic from 2008, 19, 1994-2003. •  example: love, generosity and Christ-like fashion of lives by living in a who enriched our this wonderful man is to pay tribute to So our task today •  To be better service to others; To be selfless in love; and guided by God’s informed, inspired Christians, First, George taught us the meaning of family. accounting. George was an accounting teacher, who taught so much more than From the eulogy given by family friend Michael Bento andLord. throughouthis life this great spirit of generosity toward his Creator Wecan all thank God for George, who reflected consistently whatsoeverway is in accord with His most holy will.” Majestycan make use of their persons and of all they possess in offeringall their desires and freedom to him so that His Divine greatspirit and generosity toward their Creator and Lord, and by makethe Exercises will benefit greatly by entering upon them with IgnatiusLoyola, founder of the Jesuits, wrote, “The persons who Inthe introductory explanations of the Spiritual Exercises, St. permanentas can be. inthe lives of generations of Georgetown students is as clear and as saidand done, the footprint that George has left at the hilltop and thedeep-seated “Caritas Christi” which impelled him. When all is Georgetown,I have had the opportunity to experience personally FinanceCommittee of the Woodstock Theological Center at Duringthe past six years, while George served as chair of the deservedawards. therecipient of many well- EndowmentFund. … He was directorof Georgetown’s presidentand managing Georgewas senior vice offinancial affairs. By 1990, university,and vice president Georgewas treasurer of the teach“Intro to Accounting,” everyonewith whom he associated. … By 1974, while continuing to committedadministrator, George reflected the Love of Christ to …During his 33 years at Georgetown as a dedicated teacher and a lookafter Georgetown’s financial affairs in 1971. PresidentHenley asked George to step in on an “interim” basis to intellect,interpersonal talents and unique business acumen, then- inaccounting at Georgetown. Recognizing George’s remarkable careeras a teacher in 1966, becoming full-time assistant professor partnerat his public accounting firm, George firmly chose to set his Havingreceived the top score on his CPA exam and becoming a Businessin 1961. ofhis class from Georgetown with a B.S.B.A. from the School of graduatedfrom Georgetown. George himself graduated at the top GeorgeR. Houston Sr., who was librarian for the Supreme Court, “subscriber”of George Town in 1787. Moreover, George’s father, Young,George’s ancestor, was appointed by John Carroll as a beenassociated with the Georgetown University since Netley generationWashingtonian, George came from a family that has George’sties to Georgetown University are deep. As a sixth University director of the Woodstock Theological Center at GeorgetownFrom the eulogy given by Father Gasper F. Lo Biondo, S.J., “Lookaround Mount St. Mary’s—as George would say, ‘ThisOld House’—and you see the love, generosity and leadershipofPresident George Houston.” –President Thomas H. Powell H. Thomas –President special was that George loved them! both in Georgetown and at the Mount. What made those eventsWe’ve so heard about the thousands of people who came to his home, everyone else on center stage. the importance of fun.He was the life of the party, who couldGeorge put taught us what family really means. George also taught us suffering–dinner at the Palms! always there to listen and help, with his universal prescriptionWhatever for life all threw at you–career, health, relationships–George was no limit to his caring. There was no limit to the size of George’s family, because there was include so many people up here that he treasured. When he moved to Mount St. Mary’s, his family expanded again to walking the most brides down the aisle. in the most weddings, being godfather to the most children,I’m and willing to wager that George holds some sort of record for being kids he taught, and a wide and varied circle of friends. kept going. … George’s family included the folks he workedGeorge with, the taught us was that family started with the relatives,From and knowing just George, we knew all about his family. … But what www.msmary.edu/houston. at found be can eulogies all of text Complete myfriend George. bythe window or the door. But Ilearned so much more, thanks to Ididn’t take accounting. Inever learned whether the debits were Helived with purpose and passion, family and fun. andat the same time, building for the future. whereverhe was, George was both totally present in that moment, • • burdenor an obstacle. Hesaw each new challenge as invigorating and energizing, not as a endowments,building great universities and colleges. whowould be good citizens, building academic programs, building George’slife purpose was building for the future—building students weknew George! Life.”No one in this church today needs to buy that book–because There’s a book on the bestsellerlist called “The Purpose Driven meaning. … Finally, George taught us how to live, with purpose and with • orthe Tim Healy years when Georgetown was growing into a Whetherit was his early days at Georgetown, accomplishedso much and so loved this place; orfinally his nine years at Mount St. Mary’s, where he nationaland international university,

definition of fun. to dine with George was the anywhere George traveled, Emmitsburg, Rehoboth or …. Whether in Washington, who came through his door. joy was conveyed to everyone entertain, it was a joy. And that It wasn’t a burden for him to

2 Spring 2008 9 Shaun at lacrosse match. lacrosse at Shaun 3 Mount Magazine 0 “ what He is doing in my life.” my in doing is He what and God of understanding and faith my in grew also I life. my of rest the for last will that friendships making The best part of my past four years at the Mount was Mount the at years four past my of part best The Asthe class of 2008 prepares to graduate—approximately Inthe fall of 2004, we introduced you to several new members of the Bicentennial Class. someof those we interviewed earlier reflect on their time at the Mount. Iam home.” finallyable to see that statue, Iknow Maryon the Mount. When Iam break,Ilook for the giant statue of Route15 on my way back from a students.Every time Idrive down isthe entire campus, including its “Myfavorite thing about the Mount allthe tough times in life. taughtme how to persevere through itmeant to be atrue Christian and FatherSchnobrich showed me what lifeif they are willing to let Him. thatGod can have on aperson’s wasable to show me the impact Throughhis work with Kairos he whois now apriest in Vermont. onmy life was aseminarian last year “Oneperson who had abig impact Church. withyoung people in the Catholic Islandand find aposition working master’s,Ihope to return to Long team.When Iam finished with my yearof eligibility for the lacrosse Mountwhile Ifinish up my final mymaster’s in theology here at the “Aftergraduation Iplan to pursue thiscommunity. now.’Ifeel privileged to be part of hugepart of this school’s history Class,Ithought, ‘Wow, we are a classwas going to be the Bicentennial freshmanyear when Iheard that my theBicentennial Class. Iremember “Ifeel honored to graduate as part of B.A.in theology and philosophy LongIsland, New York ShaunMoran, C’08 B ic e F n

ac te eso nnia 3 80undergraduates, f internshipat the U.S. Army Medical departmentled me to seek an “Myexperience in the science my potential as a scientist. field and allowed me to fully appreciateimportantly, developed my love formy the technical research skills and,the more past four years helped me developresearch. Working in a biology labwas over my experience in undergraduate“The best part of my time at the Mount B.S.in biology Poolesville,Maryland LaurenNeville, C’08 matter where his or her interests opportunitieslie.” here for every student,sciences, no but there is a plethora opportunitiesof for students in the at the Mount reveals some of the is interested. My personal experiencedevelopment for any individual whofor the educational and career framework at the Mount that allows to students, there is an underlyingand extracurricular activities availableto thrive. Aside from the many socialis that it gives every student an ability“My favorite thing about the Mount “ researchPh.D. program. schoolthis fall in abiomedical Zairevirus. Iplan to attend graduate atherapeutics study for the Ebola Md.,where Ihave been working on Diseasesat Fort Detrick in Frederick, ResearchInstitute of Infectious t to come from this institution.” this from come to continue will that things great the for future the toward look time same the at yet history, rich Mount’s the on reflect to important It’s well. as come have will they far how on reflect and class our at back look to able be will generations future yet years; 200 past the over Our class represents the progress the Mount has made has Mount the progress the represents class Our l Cll h e a 1 ss

00graduate students and 46 seminarians— Stuart Neighbours fiance her with Lauren 2007; June in school High Poolesville from graduation Erica’s sister her at Lauren

Paul, and Joe. and Paul, arms), Joe’s (in Andrew Colette, Daniel, Carina, Simon, Kathleen, r.): to (L. Simon. son, oldest their to godfather and close very is he whom with Atlanta from family a Family, Cassar the with Daniel Alabama. Birmingham, of Bishop retired now Foley, David Bishop with Promise Lector his at Daniel “ men of the Mount and of the church.” the of and Mount the of men holy strong, being by years 200 past these us preceded who those honor to is us to challenge The States. United the in church the building in role significant a played has that institution an of part be and It’s an honor to stand in such a long line of tradition of line long a such in stand to honor an It’s

“Oneof my favorite spots on differentparts of the country. theordinations of my classmates in assignmentIplan to attend some of assigned.Prior to beginning that whichparish in Atlanta Ihave been Maymy archbishop will tell me to “Shortlybefore my ordination in being‘Mount priests.’ forthe priesthood at the Mount, of thebond of having been prepared aroundthe world. We’ll always share guysfrom around the country and myrelationships with so many great God,first and foremost, but also relationships—myrelationship with hereat the Mount has been the “Thebest aspect of my six years Archdioceseof Atlanta M.Div.and priest for the Atlanta,Georgia DanielKetter, S’08 andoffer Mass in that special place.” returnto the Mount as an alumnus memoriesfor me. It will be ajoy to it’saplace loaded with significant placein St. Bernard’s Chapel so conferencesand retreats have taken pray.Alot of our daily liturgies, verycomfortable place to relax and thelighting, the decor make it a Godin that little chapel. The size, donealot of soul searching with whocomes to the seminary, have seminarybuilding. I, like every man Bernard’sChapel in the main campusthese years has been St.

hadan opportunity to learn time here.Outside of the classroom, I’ve wasthe freedom Igained by coming “Thebest part about the Mount thisyear. communityrally around the teams newstadium built and the Mount bestmemories. It was great to see the ofmy best friends, and most of my atthe Mount; it’s where Imade some “Ireally enjoyed playing soccer here B.S.in psychology MountAiry, Maryland KarynFarrar, C’0 college.” managethe stressors that come with what’simportant in life, and how to friend.She taught me alot about iscaring, considerate and agreat itmeans to be agreat person. She co-captainAnna Lebo signifies what forgethere at the Mount. My soccer “There are afew people Iwill never therapy. todoctoral programs in physical ofmy prerequisites before applying ofundergraduate study to finish all actuallybe going into afifth year intophysical therapy. So Iwill summerthat Iwould like to go “Asfor acareer, Idecided last cook! andresponsibility. Oh, and how to management,money management “ get anywhere in life, I’m going to have to work hard.” work to have to going I’m life, in anywhere get to that me taught he and students, his for expectations high has He me. challenged really He project. psychology senior my for advisor my was and advisor academic my is He Keefer. Robert Dr. professors, The other person I’ll never forget is one of my of one is forget never I’ll person other The

9 Menotti and Anna Lebo; Karyn playing soccer. playing Karyn Lebo; Anna and Menotti Emily Farrar, Karyn Baker, Jen right: to left Top, 31 Spring 2008 3 Mount Magazine 2 advancement news husband James Lord James husband and C’98, Lord, Goliber Kate Goliber, Thomas Dr. husband Goliber’s C’02, Goliber, Abigail r.) to (l. with (middle) Development Teacher of Professor Distinguished History, of Professor Mount Ph.D., Goliber, Susan Menninger; Joan wife, his and (left) Menninger Chappy director athletic retired with Association, Athletic Collegiate National the of President Brand, Myles Dr. top: From This Presidential Lecture Series Delivers Series Lecture Presidential This

There’s completetext of all addresses. Visit friends. andthe president among his closest PolicyCenter, who names the pope SeniorFellow of the Ethics and Public speakeris the amazing George Weigel, throughMay, when the final guest seasonbegan in November and runs withthe speakers. The series’ second engagingquestion and answer periods tomix and mingle and participate in servedas backdrops for invited guests Sulgrave,the elegant surroundings have Whetherit’s the Center Club or the isan understatement! aboutterrorism in the post-9/11 world Harrington,C’78, generated interest isover. To say that top FBI guy Thomas discussionsthat ensue when the speech applauseat the end but the lively asuccessful speaker is not just the …to Osama Bin Laden. The sign of studentathletes …to women of faith runthe gamut from education for atthe dinner or the luncheons have andWashington this year. Speakers hasbeen ahuge success in Baltimore LeadershipLecture Series 2007-08 theMount St. Mary’s Presidential Fromthe venues to the topics, AVery Special Bicentennial Blend www.msmary.edu/lectures o Debate: No for

Preparatory School in Philadelphia in School Preparatory Joseph’s St. of President S.J., Byron, J. William Reverend C’72; Wilfong, Scott J. with Companies, Robert E. J. of CEO and Chairman Jr., Robert Joseph C’82; Deegan, Robert and C’81 Jr., Green, Leo with Division, Counter-terrorism FBI Director, Assistant Deputy and Inspector C’78, Harrington, J. Thomas top: From advancement news 33 New Board of Trustees Members Spring 2008 Spring

Monsignor John J. Enzler, S’73 Robert J. Smith, C’64 Monsignor John Enzler is the pastor of Shrine of the Most Blessed Mr. Robert Smith is a nationally recognized partner in the Labor Sacrament parish in Washington, D.C. He is also the Archdiocese and Employment Practice of Morgan Lewis, where he counsels of Washington’s vicar for development and has been the moderator employers in the public and private sectors. Before joining of the Cardinal’s Appeal since 1994. He has held several leadership Morgan Lewis, Smith held several leadership positions with Texas positions in the archdiocese’s Office of Youth Ministry and is Instruments, Inc. He received his J.D. in 1972 from Georgetown currently the OYM coordinator of development. University Law Center.

At the Mount, Enzler is co-chair of the Generations campaign Smith has served on the boards of Catholic Charities, Friends of and serves on the Rector’s Council. He served on the President’s the National Zoo, the National Chamber Orchestra and St. Coletta Council from 1995-2002 and rejoins the board after serving from School of Greater Washington, Inc. 1987-95. Maj. Gen. John A. “Tony” Studds, C’60 James V. McAveney Jr., C’66 Retired Maj. Gen. Tony Studds was the former commanding Mr. James McAveney enjoyed a 30-year career in accounting and general of the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Western banking, serving as executive vice president and chief financial Recruiting Region, San Diego. His personal decorations include: officer of Loyola Federal Savings Bank before retiring in 1995. the DON Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service He has held offices in the Financial Managers Society of Savings Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V,” and Institutions, the Maryland League of Financial Institutions and National Intelligence Medal of Achievement, among others. the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants. He also helped organize the Greater Baltimore Chapter of Operation Smile, Following retirement from the Marine Corps, Studds was the which he chaired for five years. president and CEO of the Data Interchange Standards Association. Since retiring to Florida, he has served as president of the Baytree McAveney has served on the Business Advisory Council for the Community Association. Mount’s business department and is currently on the President’s Council.

1808-2008 200 years of distinction Mount 34 Sports Why We Play & Pray The Mount St. Mary’s University sports chaplaincy program reminds us what being the best is all about.

Mount Magazine Mount by Barb Ruppert

From ethics violations to abusive language way to support Mount athletes. “Student on the sidelines … performance-enhancing athletes are held to a higher standard—and drugs that damage health and integrity … they often have higher GPAs—as they criminal charges against athletes at all levels balance academics with a demanding … what do we become when the message practice and competition schedule.” is, ‘Win at all costs?’ He continued, “Even a small Division I program can reassert the value of intercollegiate athletics. We’re here to develop a trilogy of mind, body and spirit.”

To the Rev. Leo Patalinghug, Mount St. Mary’s Seminary director of pastoral field education, competition is valuable—for the right reasons. “College athletics should be Mentors and Friends about the desire to be the best athlete you Does the program work? Yes, on several can be, not simply wanting to win,” he levels. said. “Our chaplains are there to help men and women ask, ‘What am I going to do Simply having seminarians in the stands with these God-given talents? Who am I and on the field has a positive influence playing for, and to what end?’” on athletes, coaches and fans. Several chaplains have noted that sometimes “What am I going to do with these God-given Chaplains are carefully chosen and athletes tone down their language or normally paired with a team for the fans behave in a more sportsmanlike talents? Who am I playing for, and to what duration of their seminary training. manner when they see the clerical collar. end?”— Rev. Leo Patalinghug When a seminarian expresses interest, While team member reaction ranges Patalinghug works with the seminary from enthusiastic to mildly curious to the rector, vice rector and formation advisor few who think it’s “weird,” most see the to determine whether or not he is a good In an age when athletic competition often program as a strength. fit for the program. Candidates must be seems to bring out our worst, the Mount healthy, have good grades and have the Coaches have called on chaplains to talk St. Mary’s University sports chaplaincy potential to be relevant and effective in the to an entire team whose members are program reminds us of sport’s potential to ministry. making unhealthy choices. Many athletes bring out our best. agree the chaplains are valuable mentors An interest in athletics is essential, The Mount, a small Division I school because they add a fresh perspective explained Patalinghug, who is a third- for several years now has paired varsity without being judgmental. Several say they degree black belt and former member and club teams with chaplains chosen feel comfortable asking their chaplain for of the U.S. martial arts stickfighting from among the men studying for the help with everything from relationships to team. Chaplains have played on college priesthood. school work to disciplinary issues. varsity and intramural teams, majored in Team chaplains lead prayer before practices physical therapy or are avid runners. Many Said Vincent Berry, a junior soccer team and games or in times of crisis; gather continue to play on Mount intramural captain, “The chaplain is a man of God, student athletes for retreats and special teams or on the seminary’s champion a man of many virtues, and so I feel I Masses; and assist the teams in community Rector’s Cup soccer team. can trust him fully. He brings a different service efforts. They also monitor study perspective because he’s not a teammate or Noted Patalinghug, “The pressures of halls and encourage students academically a coach.” a popular athlete become very difficult, (very much appreciated in required and the chaplains are there as a sounding Added captain Steve Cant, a senior, theology and philosophy courses!). They board, a reminder that God is everywhere “I appreciate the chaplain’s openness are mentors, authority figures and friends. and He can help you learn to win—and and willingness to help. I’ve discussed University President Thomas H. Powell lose—well.” everything with him. He wants to see believes the program is an important the team win and do well, but he also Mount sports 35

“Even a small Division I program can reassert the value of intercollegiate athletics. We’re here to develop a trilogy of mind, body and spirit.”—President Thomas H. Powell Spring 2008 Spring

remembers that sport is about our growth Jason Weber, the men’s soccer team Swetland reflected, “The chaplaincy as individuals.” chaplain, noted that he actively encourages program is among the best field training team members to look beyond soccer our seminarians get because it’s so real. Strong friendships often develop between and the pleasures of college life. “Part of Athletes are dealing with the struggle a chaplain and team members. Noted this is encouraging them to practice their to balance their commitments, just as sophomore Katie Bollinger, who plays faith, whether it’s getting the Catholics to our future priests’ parishioners will be defense on the women’s lacrosse team, Mass or helping those of other faiths find struggling to balance career and family. “Our chaplain offers friendship to a church nearby,” he said. “I try to draw The need to balance is a fact of life.” everyone and sincerely cares about the out that a lot of life choices they’ll make— whole team and coaching staff. You can marriage, career, growing spiritually—will Balance, character, inspiration, our best: tell him anything in confidence and know require sacrifice and commitment, just as The very soul of intercollegiate athletics he is there to listen and guide you in the in their training for soccer.” is what the Mount St. Mary’s University right direction. I value Bill as a respectable sports chaplaincy program is all about. friend from a higher authority.” The chaplains stress the value of the many virtues intercollegiate athletics can As with many college friendships, bonds foster: discipline, dedication, perseverance, Reflections from an Alumnus often last far beyond graduation. Coaches teamwork, leadership. These form a person and students have attended their chaplains’ of character, someone ready for life’s The Rev. Rich O’Donnell, S’05, now a pastor in Vermont, looks back ordinations and asked them to preside at challenges. weddings. Former chaplains have come fondly on his four years as chaplain to the Mount baseball team. He back to campus for games or traveled Said Patalinghug, “When you rely on inner deeply treasures the friendships he made with team members and to their team’s tournaments. Remarked strength, whether you recognize it as God’s Head Coach Scott Thomson. Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Lynne or not, you don’t have to just play to the “The chaplaincy program is one of the best programs the Mount Robinson, “The program is incredibly crowd or rely on drugs. You achieve a offers to athletes and seminarians. Throughout my time there, positive and enriching for both student focus that helps you be your best.” students were able to deepen their faith by team prayer and social athletes and seminarians.” outreach projects. One year over October break nine baseball A Winning Combination players and I went to Kingston, Jamaica, to help teach children, The Big Picture The program is a natural for the Mount. rebuild homes and just listen to people’s stories. Many at the Mount believe the program’s According to Monsignor Stuart Swetland, spiritual connection gives student athletes S’91, vice president for Catholic identity “I remember so often road trips would turn into conversations an advantage in their sport and much and mission, “More than one-fifth of our about life, goals, hopes, failures and faith. Once while we were on more. Casey-Mae Fleischer, a senior on the students are athletes, plus we have a strong the road a baseball player had a family member commit suicide, and cross country and track teams, explained, seminary program—it’s a win-win situation I know that having a chaplain there brought comfort to the family “Having a chaplain who reminds us to that builds leadership and community, and helped us talk about it as a team. pray enables us to see the purpose beyond pillars of our university.” “I still talk to many of the players, and the head coach and I have that particular race on that particular become best of friends. I will always be grateful for my time as day, to see how we should strive to glorify Seminarians benefit as much as student chaplain.” God in the quality and effort we put into athletes. Tim Naples, cross country and competing. This really gives us an edge in track chaplain and assistant coordinator competition.” of the chaplaincy program, said, “It’s a taste of the ministry we’ll have one day as It is an edge that can carry over into all priests. It’s a challenge, to bring faith into aspects of life. Reflected Head Cross ordinary situations without being pushy.” Country and Track Coach Jim Stevenson, “Seeing God in their passion for sport Weber added, “The experience is very helps the students see God as an integral practical, the fellowship is inspiring … and part of their life. Having a team chaplain I get to watch great soccer!” can forge a connection to their life beyond college and sports.”

1808-2008 200 years of distinction Mount 36 sports Thu, Mar 06 Quinnipiac Emmitsburg, Md. 80-70 (W) Sun, Mar 09 Robert Morris at Moon Township, Pa. 83-65 (W) Mount Magazine Mount Wed, Mar 12 Sacred Heart Enjoys Incredible Ride at Sacred Heart 68-55 (W) NCAA Division I The Mount relied on its defense and the Tournament The Mount St. Mary’s men’s Tue, Mar 18 hot shooting of tournament MVP Jean basketball team enjoyed a Coppin State memorable season, riding a late Cajou to earn a 68-55 win over Sacred at Dayton, Ohio hot streak that saw the team Heart in the NEC final to advance to the 69-60 (W) capture its third Northeast NCAA Tournament for the third time in NCAA Division I Conference Championship school history. The Mount earned a spot Tournament and advance to the NCAA in the NCAA’s annual Opening Round Fri, Mar 21 game against Coppin State. Before a North Carolina Tournament for the first time at Raleigh, N.C. since 1999. The Mount’s national television audience on ESPN and 74-113 (L) win over Coppin State in a crowd of more than 8,000 in Dayton, the NCAA Opening Round Ohio, the Mount downed the Eagles, 69- game was the Mount’s 60, to move on to a matchup with No. 1 first NCAA Division I North Carolina. Tournament victory. Mount St. Mary’s stayed true to what Things did not look so brought them to the tournament by bright in mid January after the Mount fell running with the Tar Heels, one of the top to Sacred Heart, 67-59, at home to fall to scoring teams in the nation. The Mount 8-10 on the season. It was at this point trailed 41-33 late in the first half before that head coach Milan Brown made a key North Carolina closed the half on a 19- decision that helped spur his team down to-8 run for a 60-41 lead. North Carolina the stretch. eventually earned a 113 -74 victory before a partisan crowd at the RBC Center in After seeing his team score under 60 Raleigh, N.C. points in each of the previous four games, Brown decided the Mount needed to With virtually the entire roster back, the become an up-tempo team, handing the Mount men’s basketball team has high keys to the offense to lightning-quick point hopes to challenge for the NEC title again guard Jeremy Goode. next year.

After falling to Wagner, 74-70, in the first game after the switch, the Mount went Women’s Basketball News 11-4 the rest of the season, averaging The 2007-08 Mount St. Mary’s women’s 75.6 points per game to finish with a 19- basketball team had a fresh look thanks to 14 record, the second-best mark in the a new head coach and 10 newcomers. Division I era at the school. Included in that run was a six-game winning streak First-year head coach Bryan Whitten picked that saw the Mount capture the Northeast up his first Mount win at Lafayette (55-51) Conference title and the NCAA Opening on Nov. 17. Senior Tiffany Green (pictured Round game against Coppin State. left) became the 23rd player in program history to reach 1,000 points and finished After finishing fourth in the NEC, the her career in 13th place (1,246 points). Mount rattled off three straight victories to capture the league crown. After Freshmen Mary Dunn and Lauren Howell dispatching Quinnipiac, 80-70, at home in each had an impressive first season. Dunn the quarterfinal round, the Mount downed earned a spot on the NEC All-Rookie team top-seeded Robert Morris, 83-65, in the after posting 250 points and 234 rebounds. semifinals to earn a spot in the NEC title Howell connected on 14-straight 3-point game. attempts to tie the NCAA Division I record for consecutive makes. Class Notes 37

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Greetings bring a lump to anyone’s throat. If through the Annual Fund. Please We have all benefited from the fellow alums! you are able to attend one of the consider becoming an agent for labor and sacrifice of those who upcoming bicentennial events, I your class. If you are interested, have gone before us these 200 As students guarantee you will be glad you did. contact Marianne Dempsey, the years. Please join me in making at the Mount director of annual giving, certain that we do for future are gearing I also want to urge you to at [email protected] or Mounties what has been done for up for their attend Bicentennial Reunion 301-447-5360. us. I suggest that it is not only an end-of-year exams Weekend (June 6-8, 2008). It opportunity, but a responsibility and making summer plans, I will be a spectacular weekend of Finally, I lay down a challenge for us. Since much has been given would like to take this opportunity celebration for our 200th birthday, to you! Dr. Powell has asked the to us, much should be expected! to tell you about some of the with a festival on Echo Field, National Alumni Association things going on in the National a live concert by the Fabulous to join his efforts in increasing Be well, Alumni Association. Greaseband, and a special our alumni participation in the fireworks display! Annual Fund to 40%. This would Patrick J. Goles First on my list is the Bicentennial put us near the top among our President, National Alumni Celebration. So far, we have held My next item is a request for help peer institutions and be a great Association some wonderful events up and – as you may know, we are always source of pride for the Mount. down the East Coast, allowing looking for volunteers to serve as Remember, it is not so much the our guests to reconnect with Class Agents. These alumni help amount of your donation that old friends and view a portion facilitate communication among matters, but your participation! of the Mount’s bicentennial their classmates and remind them documentary, which is sure to to support Mount St. Mary’s class 38 notes

The Honorable James P. Courtney, 1940 1952 1960 Jr., C’60, celebrated his retirement ● Edward T. Burns ● Monsignor Gerard Green ● Michael P. Meyer as a judge in the Superior Court [email protected] [email protected] ● Matthew McHugh of New Jersey on January 16 at th ● Robert J. Keene [email protected] Mount Magazine Mount the Crystal Point Yacht Club in 1943− 65 Reunion [email protected] Point Pleasant, N.J. The event was ♦ ● ■ Philip A. McDonnell Gene Sullivan, C’60, recently sponsored by the Ocean County [email protected] th represented the Mount at the 1953 – 55 Reunion installation of Eastern Connecticut Bar Association. The Mount’s Vice Phil McDonnell and the Rev. ♦ Leo Gribbin State University’s new president, President for Advancement John Joseph C. Rusin, both C’43 ♦ Neil Carmody , got Elsa Nuñez. Butler presented Judge Courtney together in September 2007 with a proclamation from in Dunmore, Pa. Father Joe is 1954 Robert J. Sullivan Jr., C’60, is President Powell acknowledging ● now retired and has written two Rear Adm. Thomas F. Brown III teaching a class about historic January 16 as “Judge James P. books, “Immigrants of Whites” [email protected] Courtney, Jr. Day” at Mount St. Harrisonburg, Va., in the Life and “Good Samaritans Are Still ● Leo E. Green Long Institute at James Madison Mary’s University. Judge Courtney, Around.” He graciously donated a former member of the Board of [email protected] University. In May 2006 he a copy of each book to the Mount “retired” from J.M.U. after 36 Trustees, also served the Mount St. Mary’s Phillips Library. Robert F. Horan Jr., C’54, the as National Alumni Association longest-serving prosecutor in the years as a part-time professor of president from 1985-89, and as state of Virginia, will retire this political science. His full-time a member of the Bicentennial 1947 year as Fairfax County’s chief career as city planning director lasted from 1965 to 1991. Commission and chair of the New ● Neil White prosecutor, a position he has York Gala Planning Committee. [email protected] held for 40 years. Bob earned his law degree from Georgetown 1961 ● Charles J. Shimkus Judge Courtney, seen below, left, University and served as an 1948 − 60th Reunion [email protected] with Vice President for Advancement ♦ ● Phil Hurray assistant prosecutor in Fairfax John T. Butler [email protected] for two years, then worked as ● John Neil Fink [email protected] James Henderson, C’48, has a defense lawyer before he was retired after 41 years working in appointed commonwealth’s ● Karl Miller education as a psychologist for attorney in 1967. In June 2007 [email protected] Bob received the Simon Bruté the Springfield, Mass., School Paul McCloskey Little, C’61, Department. Medal, the highest honor presented by the Mount’s National chairman of the Corpus Christi Alumni Association. Men’s Retreat, has enjoyed the 1949 annual retreat each year since they ● James P. Stanton 1955 began in 1978 at the Mount. [email protected] ● Jack McMullen [email protected] 1962 ● Thomas B. Grasberger ● ■ Louis T. Armelin [email protected] 1958 − 50th Reunion [email protected] ● Bill O’Neill ♦ Dick Ridgway ● Michael L. McCarthy [email protected] ♦ Al Edwards [email protected] ♦ Paul Caggiano ● Dennis G. Potter 1950 ♦ John Walsh [email protected] ● Bernie Jacobs ♦ Dan Monagle Attention Alumni [email protected] ♦ Dick Toomey ● William Zimmerman Authors! John McLean, C’50, is a happily ♦ Bob Ianniello [email protected] The Mount would like to include retired lawyer with seven children Judge John A. Connor, C’62, copies in the Phillips Library of and 11 grandchildren. He and his 1959 served 15 years as a trial judge books written by alumni. If you wife spend their winters in Naples, Ed McGroarty, C’59, is a lector in the Court of Common Pleas would like to contribute a signed Fla. at the Basilica of the National General Division. He is running copy of one or more of the books Shrine in D.C., at the Franciscan for the 10th District Court of you have had published, please O John Rossi, C’50, served as Monastery and at his parish, St. Appeals next year. send it to: Steve Rockwood, a sergeant major in the U.S. Anthony’s. He also helps out with Director, Phillips Library, Mount Army during World War II, is events such as the Right to Life St. Mary’s University, 16300 Old a retired English teacher, and is March. He says, “It is wonderful to Emmitsburg Rd., Emmitsburg, the vocational school director at associate with all of the inspiring MD 21727. Kaynor Technical School. priests, deacons, religious and others. It calls to mind much of my Mount experience–individuals, courses and traditions that must have sunk in more than I realized as a student.” He is very anxious to see the “old gang” at their 50th Reunion next year.

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1963 – 45th Reunion Donald Leedy, C’66, was 1971 1975 ● Dennis Doyle recently appointed to the board ● Robert K. Dunn ● Michael P. Connolly [email protected] of directors for the Hepatitis [email protected] [email protected] B Foundation, a world-class 2008 Spring ● Joseph E. Farrell ● Jack Ellis ● ■ Jeffrey T. Hardy [email protected] nonprofit research organization [email protected] [email protected] headquartered in Doylestown, ● ♦ Col. “Jack” Lauer Pa. Donald is the executive vice ● George J. Savastano Jr. ● Romas Laskauskas [email protected] president and chief operating [email protected] [email protected] ♦ Walt Robinson officer of Fox Chase Cancer ● John V. Sherwin ■ Paul F. Spinelli ♦ Frank Merolla Center. He and his wife currently [email protected] [email protected] ♦ reside in Marlton, N.J. Ed Kuhn John Calamia, C’71, was ♦ Denny Doyle John Toale and Al Hudson, both interviewed by CBS earlier this ♦ Brian O’Meara year for his work in the field of ♦ George Amoss C’66, drove from Totowa, N.J., and Winter Park, Fla., respectively, dentistry. The segment aired on ♦ Steve Fletcher the Early Show Jan. 18, 2008. ♦ Ray Purkis to attend the Bicentennial Kick- Off events at the Mount Aug. ♦ Kevin O’Connell 1972 ♦ 22-24. Also in attendance were Jim Tom Ryan ● Carl Harbaugh ♦ Jack Bransfield McAveney and Al Vertino, both C’66, and Al’s wife, Sheila. They [email protected] Ed Kuhn, C’63, was recently had a mini reunion on the Terrace ● Frank G. Lidinsky featured in the High School and Founder’s Plaza. [email protected] Sports Magazine “Where Are They Now?” column, which gave an 1967 1973 – 35th Reunion Ÿ George Randall, C’75, spread overview of his accomplishments ● Dr. Edward A. Dolan ● Timothy L. O’Shea some Christmas cheer to his as a high school athlete and what [email protected] [email protected] friends and family this year by he has been doing since. His dressing up as none other than 2007 induction into the Mount Joe Perreault, C’67, participated ● Mark J. Swetley Santa Claus himself. St. Mary’s Hall of Fame was in the 21st National Veterans [email protected] Golden Age Games in Houston, mentioned. Joseph Hager, C’73, retired from 1976 Texas, in August 2007. He the U.S. Army after 20 years and ● Frederick S. Horn represented the state of Vermont, 1964 served as a high school teacher in [email protected] competing against 700 other Patrick Flynn, C’64, recently Texas for 15 years before retiring veterans, and received a gold O Lt. Col. Allison P. Clark III, retired as president and CEO of in 1999. C’76, was promoted to the rank of Freeway Corporation, where he medal in golf and a bronze medal in the discus for his age group. colonel. Col. Clark was assistant has worked for the past 10 years, 1974 chief of staff for personnel, Europe and began his next career as a th ■ John L. Jaffee Regional Medical Command, professor of accounting at Baldwin 1968 – 40 Reunion ● [email protected] Heidelberg, Germany, and will Wallace College. Thomas Werzyn [email protected] Joe McCullin, C’74, works as a be reassigned as chief, Military teacher and the athletic director at Personnel Division, U.S. Army Robert Whalen, C’64, was recently ● John J. Gallagher Rising Sun High School in Cecil Medical Command, Fort Sam hired as chairman and CEO at [email protected] Houston, San Antonio, Texas. His Westcliffe Medical Laboratories, County, Md. ♦ Tom Corrigan father, Lt. Col. Allison P. Clark Jr., Inc., of Santa Ana, Calif. Bob was ♦ Tom Caulfield Charles Spliedt, C’74, was C’51, was also a career U.S. Army previously CEO at Unilab, Inc., of ♦ Jim Donnelly honored by the Governor’s officer. Tarzana, Calif. ♦ Mike Collins Council on Physical Fitness 1965 ♦ Frank DeLuca at their first annual One in a Gregory Curliss, C’76, recently ♦ Tom Holmes Million event in November 2007. retired as executive director of ● Nicholas G. Otzel ♦ the Cumberland County Board [email protected] Zeke Kane Chuck battles a lifelong skin ♦ Dick Mathers condition in addition to multiple of Social Services after 30 years sclerosis. Despite his disability, with the board. Greg resides in 1966 Vineland, N.J., with his wife, ● John F. Toale 1970 he has been active since his early ● Ginny, and son, John. [email protected] Joseph J. Dougherty teen years with running, biking Vincent Castranova, C’70, and racquetball. He holds three J. Edward Bollinger Jr., C’66, is currently a member of the master’s degrees and has seven retired from Bollinger Roofing adopted children with his wife Company on March 31, 2007. Catholic Academy of Science in the United States. of 19 years, Cynthia. Chuck He recently purchased a travel continues to run five to six times trailer and wonders if any of his Jeffrey Gill, C’70, has retired as per week, often every day, even classmates need company! a federal probation officer and though his MS can cause him is now consulting on federal to lose balance and have vision sentencing guidelines. He also issues. works as a substitute teacher. class 40 notes Mount Magazine Mount

1977 1979 Rayburn Thompson Jr., C’81, is Kevin Whalen, C’84, is training for ● Maryann Solak ● Dave Cohill an executive vice president for a 1,000-mile law enforcement ride [email protected] [email protected] Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Va. from Georgia to D.C. in memory He has two children in college; of law enforcement officers who ŸJohn Coyne III, C’77, enjoyed Gary Engelstad, C’79, and his Alex attends the University of died in the line of duty, and an impromptu Mount St. Mary’s wife, Stephanie (Swenarton) Tennessee and Emily attends the to benefit the National Law reunion when he happened Engelstad, C’81, are pleased to across two fellow Mounties while announce that their daughter, University of Virginia. Enforcement Officers Memorial on vacation in St. Thomas this Victoria, along with a team museum. Kevin has been a federal 1982 law enforcement officer since winter. Meghan Rueter and of fellow student architects at ● Michael Berens 1987, when he graduated from the Brian McMahon, both C’07, are Catholic University, created the [email protected] employed at the Ritz-Carlton winning design for a chair and Federal Law Enforcement Training where John was staying, and altar used by Pope Benedict XVII ● Michael J. Neuman Center in Glynco, Ga. He says according to John, “Meghan was when he visited Washington, [email protected] that Father Delaney’s criminal law classes and teachings inspired the concierge at the hotel and D.C., in April. The project ŸDennis Rice, C’82, Paul Alberti, was doing such a wonderful job was part of the Papal Design him to go into a law enforcement C’83, and Tom Cantwell, C’85, career. in helping my family that I asked Contest sponsored by Catholic recently attended Dining Out where she had gone to school, and University and the Archdiocese 2007 at the Mount as guests of the 1985 she very proudly told me ‘Mount of Washington. Victoria, who is ROTC program. Pictured (left to ● Thomas R. Arrowsmith St. Mary’s University!’” Pictured graduating in May, is joining the right) are Tom, Paul and Dennis. [email protected] (left to right) are Brian, Meghan and Peace Corps and leaving for Africa John. for a 27-month stay shortly after 1983 – 25th Reunion ● Mary Free Kruft graduation. ● Mark Panetta [email protected] 1978 – 30th Reunion [email protected] John, C’78, and Kerin (O’Brien) 1980 ♦ ● 1987 Dezell, C’79, are proud to ● Liz Kiesel Beatty Joanne Weed McShalley [email protected] ● Timothy J. Buck announce that their daughter, [email protected] [email protected] Mary Rose Dezell, graduated from Patrick Allocco, C’83, chairman ● ■ Timothy C. Dec ■ Thomas F. Cahill the Mount in May 2007 with a [email protected] of AllGood Entertainment, was degree in business and finance. recently featured in Pollstar [email protected] Mary is currently employed ● Charles J. Haberkorn Magazine for his “90210” model ■ Elizabeth (Liz) Malia by Bank of N.Y. Mellon in [email protected] of live entertainment booking [email protected] Philadelphia, Pa. ● Nancy Philion Scharff guarantees, which is unique in the [email protected] industry right now. th Ronald V. Joiner, C’78, MBA’84, 1988–20 Reunion ♦ ● Kathleen Gill McDermott was recently appointed to the 1981 1984 [email protected] District of Columbia Tobacco ● David Conaghan Steve Markey, C’84, has opened Settlement Financing Corporation [email protected] Extra Innings Baltimore, an ♦ Theresa (McAuliffe) Barczy Board of Directors. He was sworn JoAnn (Dello) Buono Hallahan, 18,000-square-foot baseball, Kelli (Digman) Kunert, C’88, is in on Oct. 3, 2007. C’81, has recently accepted a softball, and strength and lucky to be the mother of twins position as communications conditioning center. The center Timothy and Katelyn (8). She has director for St. Matthew’s House has eight multi-use pitching been married to husband Timothy in Naples, Fla. Her daughter, tunnels, batting cages, a gym and a for more than 15 years now. She Kathleen Hallahan, is a junior pro shop. is currently working as the director at the Mount and captain of the of admissions and program tennis team. JoAnn resides in development for the Foundation Naples, Fla., with her husband, Schools. Robert, daughter Kathleen, and son Bobby.

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Top Dog: Mount Alum 1994 Holds Leash ● Bridget Daul Kelly [email protected] Spring 2008 Spring Every dog has its day, including Snoop 1995 Dog, better known as Uno, the first Ÿ Jean Staufenberg-Kline, Fr. ●■ Stella Barry beagle ever to win best of show at the Rick Hilgartner, Bob Molz, Julie [email protected] prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Hoffman, Patty Pacadolmi, Dog Show. Uno, owned by Mount ■ Jennifer (Firlie) Dunn Gretchen (Tickle) Morton, Tom [email protected] alum Eddie Dziuk, C’85, was named Donegan and Eileen Ginty, all Top Dog at the show in New York C’90, and Willis Gunther, C’89, ● Deborah Stocker Giles in February, where he beat out “two gathered in Baltimore recently for [email protected] perfect poodles, a top Sealyham dinner at the Inner Harbor. Susan (Casey) Scanlon, C’95 terrier, a sleek Weimaraner, an , had Australian shepherd and an Akita” a big year in 2007. In addition 1991 to giving birth to her first child according to the Associated Press. Plus he set the entire ● David Cassese Kennel Club on its ear. (see Birth Announcements), she [email protected] graduated magna cum laude from Eddie Dziuk, of Columbia, Missouri, is one of four co-owners of “K-Run’s William F. Fritts II, MBA’91, was the University of Baltimore School Park Me in First,” the formal name for the dog who prefers to be called promoted to member-in-charge of Law in January, passed the bar Uno. Eddie has been showing dogs since he was a kid. of the Smith Elliott Kearns & exam and was admitted to the Company, LLC, Hagerstown Maryland Bar in June. office, as of Jan. 1, 2008. William Reports say being a beagle is definitely not a plus for winning at 1996 Westminster; none have won in the hound category since 1939. has been with the firm since 1997 ● Jennifer O’Dea Sprungle Apparently no one told Uno that a beagle is considered a “common” dog and has been a member of the [email protected] and not supposed to win at Westminster. He entered the ring prancing firm since 2001. and showing off his personality to the roar of the crowds. He shimmied with star quality as he stopped in front of the judge and began the howling 1992 1997 or baying that beagles are known for. When the winner was announced, Christine Gelles, C’92, was ● Sarah (Moncada) Brion the crowd went wild and gave the three-year-old pup a standing ovation. promoted to Senior Executive [email protected] Service, the federal government’s most senior career level, in March ■ Kelly A. McLaughlin Uno took the whole celeb and paparazzi thing in stride, munching on the [email protected] microphone cords of reporters who were more interested in interviewing 2007. She is currently serving ● his handlers and owners than the perfect pooch himself. as the director of the Office of Mike Smith Disposal Operations at the United [email protected] States Department of Energy. Anne (Sluck) Hainsworth, C’97, th was named director of public 1993– 15 Reunion relations at Koroberi, Inc., an ♦ Rob Weed LaRian Finney, C’88, owns Zena Edwards Lutz, C’89, was integrated marketing firm in his own successful marketing recently inducted into the Chapel Hill, N.C. Over the business, Visionary Marketing inaugural class of the Berks summer Anne spent six weeks in Group (VMG) in Baltimore, Md. Basketball Hall of Fame, organized Africa volunteering in orphanages Described by Baltimore Magazine by the Reading/Berks Basketball in Ghana. as “the go-to guy in Baltimore for Old-Timers. Fellow Mountie Mike diversity marketing and strategic Schorn, C’66, is the chairman of 1998– 10th Reunion events,” LaRian launched his the organization’s Hall of Fame ●■ Alice (Wylie) Baumer company in 2000 and now has committee. Zena is also a member [email protected] eight full-time employees. He lives of the Mount St. Mary’s Hall of ● Harry C. Benjamin in Reservoir Hill with his wife, Fame for her achievements in [email protected] Kia, and two children. basketball and softball. ● William J. Frank 1989 1990 ŸMichelle (Mueller) Snyder, C’93, [email protected] ● Mark Damato ■ Kelly (McLaughlin) Catania has been married for 12 years and ● Jennifer Lynn Harris-Eyler [email protected] [email protected] has two beautiful children ages [email protected] ● eight and three. She is a stay-at- Julie Wright Hyland ● The Rev. Rick Hilgartner ■ Steven R. Wheeler [email protected] [email protected] home, homeschooling mom. She and her family currently live in [email protected] ● Monsignor Robert J. Jaskot ● Karen Manto-Corrao Prescott Valley, Ariz., and are soon ♦ Pat McGinn [email protected] [email protected] moving to San Antonio, Texas. ● Linda Kelley Junker [email protected] ■ ● Lorraine (Leo) Knepple [email protected] class 42 notes

1999 2002 2006 ■ Tara Bunchalk-Orefice ● Lizette Chacon ● Alba Alvarez IN MEMORIAM Sept. 28, 2007, through [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Feb. 15, 2008 ● Kevin J. Kalis ■ Kelly (Klinger) Soffe

Mount Magazine Mount [email protected] [email protected] 2007– 1st Reunion 1940s ● Mary Cohill Mr. William J. O’Connor Jr., C’42 ● Cynthia Kratz [email protected] [email protected] 2003– 5th Reunion Oct. 30, 2007 ● Rebecca (Walker) Shoemaker ● Justina Dillon Thomas R. Tray Jr., C’99, was The Rev. Aloysius Galvin, SJ, C’44 [email protected] [email protected] recently promoted to assistant Nov. 23, 2007 controller of Incyte Corporation, ♦ Brennan McDevitt ● Emilee Senekevitch a publicly traded biotechnology ♦ Katie Holahan [email protected] 1950s Dr. Joseph P. O’Connell, MD, C’50 company located in Wilmington, ♦ Liam McCusker ♦ Michelle O’Donnell Oct. 4, 2007 Del. Tom’s responsibilities include ♦ Sarah Murphy ♦ Annliese Scott managing the external auditor Mr. Samuel Freeland Kenney, C’51 Ashley Monsour, C’07, is working and Sarbanes Oxley process, 2004 Nov. 28, 2007 for Rayer, Lehman & Houck, preparing all SEC quarterly and Kerri-Elizabeth Buccellato, CPAs, an accounting firm in Mr. Joseph F. Gelish, C’52 annual/proxy filings, and various C’04, recently joined Jefferies Frederick, Md. She is continuing Dec. 7, 2007 other functions in the Finance & Company, Inc., a global her education at Mount St. Mary’s department. Tom currently resides investment bank and securities The Rev. Hugh M. Gloninger, C’52 University in the MBA program. in Broomall, Penn., with his wife, firm, headquartered in New York Nov. 22, 2007 She visited Hungary, Czech Danielle, and son, Thomas III, City as a project management Republic, Austria and Italy over The Rev. William C. Eelman, S’53 who recently turned 2 years old. analyst for technology. As part the summer of 2007. Nov. 29, 2007 Tom and his wife are expecting of her career development, Kerri another child in March 2008. is taking an eight-week PMP Correction: Kids with Confidence Mr. Richard N. Kerr, C’54 preparatory course at Columbia web site mentioned in the Fall Jan. 11, 2008 2000 University. 2007 issue of Mount Magazine is Dr. Garrett B. Lyons, C’56 ● Anne (Stocker) Kalis www.kidswithconfidence.org NOT Dec. 14, 2007 [email protected] Nathaniel L. Fissel, C’04, was www.kidswithconfidence.com. recently promoted to supervisor at Mr. H. Eugene Lindemann Jr., C’58 ■ Mae Richardson Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, Oct. 10, 2007 [email protected] LLC. Nat works in the company’s Bruté Medal The Rev. William F. Ruehl, S’58 ■ Laura (Portier) LaLumiere Hanover, Pa., office. The National Alumni Association Dec. 19, 2007 [email protected] is pleased to announce the 2008 Sarah Frederick, C’04, was recently recipients of the Simon Bruté 1960s 2001 hired as a financial development Medal. The Bruté Medal honors Mr. Robert H. Camp, C’60 ■ Kimberlee (Bates) Ilardi associate at U.S. Lacrosse, the alumni who have distinguished Dec. 5, 2007 [email protected] national governing body of the themselves throughout their Mr. Michael M. Wyatt, C’61 sport of lacrosse. ● ■ Peter B. Mannix career, shown commitment to Dec. 14, 2007 [email protected] their community, Mount St. 2005 Mary’s or their fellow citizens, and 1970s ● Anthony Solazzo Jordan Coon, C’05 , was recently whose recognition as a recipient The Rev. Michael D. Kelly, S’71 [email protected] promoted to senior in the Audit, of this award will bring honor to Dec. 24, 2007 Forest Caveny, C’01, is currently Accounting and Consulting Mount St. Mary’s University. enrolled in the MBA program Department at Ellin & Tucker, Mrs. Rosemary J. Harmon, C’79 at the University of Michigan. Chartered. John R. Bransfield Jr., C’63 Dec. 23, 2007 He lives in Michigan with his Former president, Roslyn Savings wife, Angela, and their daughter, Sheila Mulligan, C’05, was recently Bank, Jericho, N.Y.; member, 1980s Sienna. accepted into the Uniformed Board of Trustees St. Joseph Ms. Margaret F. Large, C’81 Services University School of College, Brooklyn; member, Dec. 20, 2007 Alison (Zabrenski) Humphreys, Medicine on the campus of the Board of Directors, Long Island The Rev. Philip L. Luther, S’87 C’01, made a presentation on National Naval Medical Center Philharmonic; chairman, Tillis Jan. 9, 2008 “Cognitive Behavior Therapy for located in Bethesda, Md. Sheila Center for Performing Arts, Disordered Eating Behaviors” as will be studying basic science, Brooklyn; cochair, Mount St. 1990s part of a workshop on Bariatric parasitology, combat medical Mary’s Generations campaign. Mr. William A. Blose II, C’93 Psychiatry – The Psychological skills, medical and military history, Dec. 3, 2007 Aspects & Management of Binge officers professional development, Dr. Daniel Monagle Jr., C’58 Eating Disorders at the Academy military applied physiology, Retired manager, Analytical 2000s of Psychosomatic Medicine epidemiology and several other Sciences, Hercules, Inc., Ms. Mary C. Sayers, MBA’02 Annual Meeting in Amelia Island, courses. Wilmington, Del.; former assistant Jan. 25, 2008 Fla., in November 2007. vice president, MBNA; past president, Delaware Chapter; past member, National Alumni Council; past member, Science and Math Advisory Council; class of 1958 representative, Alumni Reunion Weekend.

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Frank Miele, C’87, and Amy Miele ë Allison (McGinn) Keefe, C’96, Elisabeth Grace and Emma and David Keefe Catherine Kyle David Nov. 12, 2007 Aug. 17, 2007 2008 Spring Pictured with big sister Maeve (2) å Glenn Watkins, C’87, and Sandra Watkins í Jennifer (Smith) Griffis, C’97, Grant William and Michael Griffis Dec. 3, 2007 Katherine Elizabeth Oct. 9, 2007 ç Catherine (Holtzer) Boarman, Pictured with big sister Emilie (3) C’90, and Gerard Boarman, C’91 å ë Jake William ì Bridget (Hanlon) Cooper, C’98, Oct. 13, 2007 and Christian Cooper Fintan James é Robert A. Mentz, C’91, and Aug. 14, 2007 Kristin Mentz Trevor Jacob î Jennifer Harris-Eyler, C’98, and Aug. 30, 2007 Kevin Eyler Pictured with big sister Chloe (3) Maura Brooke April 22, 2007 Elizabeth (Wall) Montante, C’91, Pictured with big sisters Mackenzie ç and Michael Montante Leanne (left), Morgan Brenna (right) í Audrey and Madisen Harris (holding Maura) July 25, 2007 Kristi (Hoban) White, C’98, and ì è Kevin, C’94, and Tricia Michael White (Schofield) Little, MBA’96 Michael Edward Riley Anna Sept. 25, 2007 Sept. 19, 2007 Pictured with big sister Erin and big Aaron Price, C’98, and Sarah Price brother Michael Natalie Beatrice Jan. 31, 2007 ê Inga Rohe-Prevett, C’94, and James Prevett Laura Portier-LaLumiere and Ryan Sophia Cathleen LaLumiere, both C’00 é July 26, 2007 Ethan James July 18, 2007

Forest Caveney, C’01, and Angela Caveney Sienna Teanne Feb. 13, 2007

Kate (Coleman) Malone, C’01, and Brady Malone Margaret (Maggie) Claire è Jan. 3, 2007

Ken, C’00, and Thea (Maddox) Ÿ Susan (Casey) Scanlon, C’95, Hofgesang, C’01 and Timothy Scanlon Landon Tyler î Madaline Mackenzie Aug. 25, 2007 Aug. 15, 2007 ï Tom, C’02, and Lindsey (Langella) Dryer, C’04 ï Benjamin Pictured with big brother Matthew (3) ê wedding 44 announcements

å å C. Newton Weaver, C’75, and Ekaterina (Saduyan) Weaver Sept.17, 2007 Ocean City, Md. Mount Magazine Mount ç Melissa (Joy) Dowd, C’92, and Thomas Dowd Dec. 1, 2007 Little Baker Chapel, Westminster, Md. Several of Melissa’s family members who are Mount graduates were in ç attendance at the wedding: Donald ê Joy, C’53, father of the bride; Sandra (Joy) Raines, C’84, sister of the bride; ê Erin (Callahan) Woerner, C’01, í and Cindy (Joy) Raines, C’87, sister of and Patrick Woerner July 28, 2007 the bride. Newark, Del. é Lenore (O’Connor) Dustin, Mounties in attendance included: C’98, and John Dustin Jen (Sealing) Cleary, Kerry (Yates) Sept. 22, 2007 Murphy, John Murphy, Becky St. Mary’s Catholic Church, (Batchelor) Sebber, Dan Sebber, Gen Rockville, Md. (Almskog) Mulderig, Kathleen Tunney, é Mounties in attendance included: Patrick “Body” McCuen, Mary Dana Sands, Kym Newman, Elle (Saynuk) Monroe, Katie Hopkins and (Tingle) Andracsek, Melissa (Kelly) Ryan Buss, all C’01, and John Cleary Albert, Harry Benjamin Jr., Melody III, C’00. (Ellison) McGrath, Chris Andracsek, Alison (Pail) Cobo and Matt Cobo. Kevin Davis, C’01, and Bernadette (Laracy) Davis, C’05 è Kim (Taylor) Hohenstein and Aug. 18, 2007 í Courtney (Gebhard) Dickinson, Randy Hohenstein, both C’00 Jersey City, N.J. C’04, and Kieran Dickinson Sept. 29, 2007 April 20, 2007 Baltimore, Md. Mary (Saynuk) Monroe, C’01, and Immaculate Conception Chapel è Albert Monroe at the Mount Sept. 9, 2006 In attendance were Katie Jaffe, Amy Mounties in attendance included: DalPezzo, Theresa (Smith) Bilotta, Katie (Coleman) Malone, Katie Meghan (Kelley) Dawes, Claire Hopkins, Jen (Ramult) Sonnenlieter, Ruschmieier, all C’04, and Karl Erin Callahan, Erin (McCartin) Bilotta, C’03. Smigal, Alison (Helman) Wolski, Roy Masser, all C’01. ì Jennifer (Cubbage) Long, C’07, and William Long ë Erica (Boyle) Hilliard and Justin Jan. 4, 2008 Hilliard, both C’03 Immaculate Conception Chapel Dec. 22, 2007 at the Mount Cherry Hill, N.J. Mounties pictured: (top row) Cassie ë Mounties in attendance included: Bill Simpson, Michelle O’Donnell, Laura Boyle, C’75 (father of the bride); Joe Davidson and Annliese Scott, all Simonetta, C’76; Mike Simonetta, C’07; Lauren Rock, C’08; (bottom C’77; Jamie Leigh Bissett (Hughes), row) Natalie Norris and Jennifer Eric Myers, Merideth (Pirone) Cubbage, both C’07; Nicole Conrad, Cordisco, Dan Bree, DeWitt Bauer, C’08. Julie Jeffery, Genevieve McBryan, Mike Hofstetter, Lory Richter, Joe ì Paciella and Katie Staab, all C’03; Katie Hanley, Nate Beidle, Alex Shetty and Chris Lawton, all C’04; Monica Clark, Chris Hilliard and Betsy Neil, all C’05; Nick Bartel and Laura Baer, both C’07. Also in attendance but not pictured was Pat Conner, C’03. class Notes 45

Hall of Fame Class of 2008 Inducted The National Alumni Association is pleased to announce the newest members of the Mount St. Mary’s University Sports Hall of Fame: Dennis Toomey, C’91 (Golf), Amy Langville, C’97 (Basketball), and the 2008 Spring 1981 Men’s Basketball Team. The induction ceremony took place on March 15, 2008.

Dennis Toomey was a two-time Northeast Conference individual champion, and the only Mount player ever to win Northeast Conference medalist honors in golf. He was named MVP in 1988 and 1989, and was the Gettysburg Times “Athlete of the Week” in April 1990. Dennis also won medalist honors at the Dickinson Invitational and was the î only golfer to break par at the Annual Lebanon County Amateur Golf Tournament in 1990. î Stephanie (McNulty) Hession and Timothy Hession, both C’07 Wedding correction: Lisa Amy Langville was instrumental in the Mount’s three consecutive Sept. 1, 2007 (Wilson) Goldstein, C’98, Northeast Conference championships (1993-1995), and was named to Immaculate Conception Chapel married Evan Goldstein on the All-Tournament team in those three seasons and tournament MVP at the Mount October 22, 2005 at St. Rose for the 1994-1995 season. She holds a spot on four top-ten lists at the Mounties in their wedding party of Lima Catholic Church in Mount: made 3-pointers (104); attempted 3-pointers (304); assists (513); included Marybeth Baumann and Baltimore, Md. Bridesmaids and assists per game (4.9). Amy was named All-Northeast Conference Danny Peterson, both C’07, Lauren included Ginger (Prevas) First Team twice and Second Team once. She was also named NEC Beckett and Kathleen Hennessy, Rock and John Laracy, both C’08, Player of the Year for the 1995-1996 season. both C’98. Amy (Benjamin) and Brendan McNulty, C’09. Lawson, C’98 and Karen (Fisher) The 1981 Men’s Basketball Team is the only Mount team other than Caron, C’97 read during Mass, the 1962 NCAA Champions to ever play in an NCAA Championship and Jennifer (Hyer) Eopechino, game (the team lost to Florida Southern). The team’s season winning Christina (Martini) Bergman, percentage (.908) remains a school record and four members of the team Maria (Mood) Brown, Melissa are presently Hall of Fame members: Steve Rossignoli, Jim Rowe, Durelle Kelly, and Peter Lawson, all Lewis, and Joe Reedy. C’98, were in attendance

Legacy Celebration Brings Mount Alumni Together By Cathy Melanson, C’87 On Saturday, February 23, 2008, the Mount hosted an Ÿ On Oct. 13, 2007, Associate annual event which brought Professor of Psychology Marcia together members of the McKinley married Jeffrey Baum Phoenix Karatedo Association at St. Mary’s Chapel on the Hill Kyokushinkaikan, the parent (Grotto Glass Chapel). Many group of the Mount St. members of the Mount family, Mary’s Karate Club. Headed including alumni, faculty members by Executive Vice President and students, attended the Dan Soller, this organization wedding. Dr. Kathleen Guidroz of has deep roots at the Mount the sociology department was the going back to its founding at maid of honor. Mount alumna the college over 27 years ago. Jesika Asaro, C’04, served as the Current club president Matt guestbook attendant. Sean Collins, Balaban welcomed everyone C’08, played bagpipe music for the with a toast opening the guests as they arrived at the chapel, evening’s events. Black belts and Dr. Andy Rosenfeld provided from as far as Rwanda, Ukraine the music for the ceremony. Kevin and Ethiopia attended the event. Reilly and Courtney Donofry, Donations were collected for the both C’08, caught the garter and karate program the Association the bouquet, respectively. supports in Ukraine. Those in attendance included: Nancy Reburn, C’85; Gary Reburn, C’85; Cathy Melanson, C’87; Carolyn Top: The parents of Amy Langville, C’97; Dennis Kramer O’Kane, C’87; Paul Toomey, C’91, left, with family. Middle: The 1981 Dempsey, C’87; Marty Mullaney, Men’s Basketball Team and Mike “The Bird” Johnson, C’85; Anthony Codispoti, C’91; C’81 in his old uniform! Dan Ryan, C’00; Gary Herwig, C’91 and Matt Dixon, C’94. chapter 46 notes

Baltimore Chapter President: Stephanie (Lopez) Anderson, C’00 • [email protected] Mount Magazine Mount In December the chapter held its annual Christmas Toy Drive at Bleacher’s Sports å Bar in Canton. Several Mounties turned up to enjoy the Christmas season together and donate toys to children in need. And a Connecticut very brave group of Mount alumni, family, Chapter President: John McKee, C’65 • friends and students turned up at Sandy [email protected] Point State Park on one chilly January day to brave the cold at the Polar Bear plunge. Many thanks to Kevin Kalis, C’99, for his The Connecticut Chapter is pleased to hard work organizing this event and to announce its new president, John McKee, all the team members who raised almost C’65 (pictured). On June 24 the chapter $30K for Special Olympics will again sponsor its annual Donald P. Quinn, Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament. The Chapter held its 2nd Annual Golf This year, the tournament will move to Tournament on May 5. This is also the Oxford Green, in Oxford, Conn., an è year of the always-popular Dragon Boat exciting new venue for a traditionally fun Races on Sept. 13. If you are interested event. This event is the most important in joining the Dragon Boat team, please fundraiser for the chapter’s Scholarship contact Stephanie (Lopez) Anderson, C’00, Fund. at [email protected]. (Remember, information about these and more alumni events is on our web site at www.msmary. Washington, D.C. edu/alumni!) Chapter President: Anthony Solazzo, C’01 • [email protected]

The Washington, D.C. Chapter is as ê busy as ever with monthly happy hours and more. Several game-watches were held throughout the area as the men’s basketball team played their way to the NCAA tournament. Check the web site (www.msmary.edu/alumni) to see the complete schedule of happy hours and service events the chapter has coming up, and if you are a baseball fan, or just want to check out the brand new stadium, join us for a Nationals vs. Orioles game and é picnic on Sunday, June 29!

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President Thomas H. Powell with Geoff Manthorne from Charm City Cakes and with, l. to r.: Monsignor F. Dennis Tinder, C’64, S’68; James V. McAveney Jr., C’66; Maureen Keelty Suelau, C’77; Robert A. Herb, C’78; Jerome Geckle, and Thomas G. O’Hara, C’64

From top, left to right: Richard T. Christopher, Bicentennial REgional Celebrations Sr., C’61 received a Bicentennial Medal, Our alumni embody our history, so in gratitude we are bringing seen here with Thomas H. Powell, Elizabeth Monahan and Thomas G. O’Hara; Eileen the Mount to you to help us celebrate 200 years of graduating Schmidt also received a Bicentennial Medal, seen here with Mary Beth Merolla, Margaret men and women strengthened in their faith, dedicated to the Healy pursuit of truth and inspired by Catholic values.

Northern Virginia Delaware Philadelphia Nothern Virginia celebrated the The bicentennial came to Delaware this The Philadelphia Regional celebration was Bicentennial November 13, 2007 at January for a fabulous celebration at the held March 26, 2008 at the Union League. Marriott Tysons Corner. Medal recipients Hotel DuPont. Bicentennial Medals were Medal recipients were the Bolte Family were Thomas G. O’Hara, C’64 and David presented to Dr. M. Eileen Schmitt and (below, bottom) and the Sisters of St. Francis Osnos (å). Richard T. Christopher Sr., C’61. The of Philadelphia (below, top). chapter is planning its annual Delaware Baltimore Beach Picnic for this summer on Sunday, The Baltimore Chapter celebrated the July 20. bicentennial in style with a first-class event held at the Marriott Inner Harbor in late Florida November 2007. Bicentennial Medals The bicentennial came to Florida for were awarded to Jerome Geckle; Robert A. almost a week. The celebrations began Herb, C’78; Maureen Keelty Suelau, C’77, with the annual Rooney Golf Tournament on behalf of the Keelty Family; James V. on Feb. 18, then a cocktail reception McAveney Jr., C’66; Monsignor F. Dennis Feb. 20 at the Marriott West Palm Beach, Tinder, C’64, S’68; and the Harry and and a dinner Feb. 22 at The Inn on Fifth Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc. The in Naples. Mount was pleased to have Charm City Cakes create a special bicentennial cake Bicentennial Medals were presented for this event, in the shape of the Terrace in West Palm Beach to: cupola. A film crew for the hit TV show ç J. Frank Cashen “Ace of Cakes” was on hand to film the é Most Rev. William B. Friend, S’59 cake’s unveiling, and the episode aired on è JoAnn W. Rooney the Food Network in March. ê Mr. and Mrs. Erwin T. Straw, C’52 Bicentennial Medals were presented in Naples to: ë Dr. John H. Baker, C’52 í Sebastian J. DiMeglio, C’53.

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Conservation of Effort: A Chance Meeting with Germain Grisez

Mount Magazine Mount By John Singleton, C’86, MBA’87

When Winston Churchill was asked commitments. To boot, I had studied Dead’s “Sugar Magnolia” blaring out of a the secret of his success in leading Great this modern day philosopher’s ideas in window in the background. Britain through the challenges of World Professor J.D. Broussard’s philosophy class. War II, he replied instantly: “Conservation Grisez was already a living legend whose “Since you are such a wise man,” I of effort: never stand up when you can sit ideas would go on to profoundly influence continued foolishly. “Can you tell me down, and never sit down when you can Pope John Paul II, especially in his something wise?” lie down.” encyclical Veritatis Splendor. You’d think the Grisez answered instantly. “Keep quiet.” man might merit a little peace and quiet. It is in this spirit that I recall my single His tone was firm, but unhurried. chance encounter with Germain Grisez at Well, youth is wasted on the young, and I was dumbstruck by the economy of his Mount St. Mary’s in 1983. Newly arrived as such, I’m not sure the Grisezes ever reply. It seemed fraught with meaning on campus that fall, Grisez was already experienced a good night’s sleep during on so many levels. As I watched Dr. known as one of the world’s foremost their brief stay on the Terrace. However, Grisez walk off into the lively Friday teachers of natural-law theory. Yet for some it was several weeks after their arrival that night ambience of the Terrace, I was unknown reason, Grisez was assigned I had a personal encounter with one of most impressed with his conservation of temporary housing on the Terrace until the Catholic Church’s most influential effort. Why use a sledgehammer to swat a his permanent residence across Route 15 thinkers. It was in the parking lot outside mosquito? was completed. So for quite a few months of 1st Mac about 10 p.m. on a balmy he and his wife, Jeannette, endured living Friday night. The campus was abuzz with Twenty-five years later, in the Mount’s on Dubois Hall among several hundred activity. Grisez was headed in for the Bicentennial Year, I am happy to report occasionally uproarious undergraduates. evening. I was headed out. that in my adult life I have been richly informed by Dr. Grisez’s continued Did I fully appreciate the “culture shock” “Are you Germain Grisez?” I asked, wisdom and profound impact on our visited upon the Mount’s new professor sounding every bit as sophomoric as the church and culture. And with a wife of Christian ethics in this unique sophomore I was. “Are you the great and three children of my own, I have a environment? Did I think to keep my philosopher?” renewed appreciation for the concept of a voice at a temperate volume as I passed the little peace and quiet. Grisez’s door after a late Grisez did not reply. But I was still feeling Saturday night? Did anyone good. It was, after all, Friday night. For a consider notching down the few moments we took our measure of one John Singleton, C’86, MBA’87, is a business stereo on a given weekday another. It was a Mountaineer stand-off. consultant who lives outside of Annapolis, Md., afternoon? with his wife, Karen, and their three children. There I was, an audience of one, with After all, the Grisezes were a a guy the Catholic Church considered Submissions for First Person can be made married couple with paying to be one of its most profound moral via email to themagazine@msmary. theologians; a man who wrote so brilliantly edu or in writing to the Mount’s office jobs and adult of university communications, 16300 in support of human freedom and divine Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg, MD law and the dignity of human life. Yet all I 21727. could muster was the detached and ironic swagger of the post-modern undergraduate. In my mind’s eye I recall the Grateful

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JUNE 2008 Bicentennial Events Monday – Friday, June 9-13 For details and updates, visit www.msmary.edu/bicentennial Seminary Alumni Retreat or call 301-447-3416. †Indicates an on-campus event. Bicentennial Reunion Thursday, June 26 Bicentennial Reunion Weekend is fast approaching and you Washington, D.C. Chapter SPRING FALL won’t want to miss out on the fun and excitement of this – Happy Hour †Bicentennial †Remnant Trust Foundation special celebration! Scheduled for June 6-8, 2008, this year’s Commencement Fall reunion will feature special events in honor of the Mount’s JULY 2008 May 11, Undergraduate Hosting of rare collection of 200th birthday. Thursday, July 24 Bicentennial Scranton/ first edition manuscripts Washington, D.C. Chapter Wilkes-Barre Celebration †Academic Symposium Weekend highlights include a special presentation of – Happy Hour May 28 September bicentennial medals and preview of the Mount’s historical documentary, “The Spirit Continues.” Of course, there will SEPTEMBER 2008 SUMMER Bicentennial Atlanta be the Reunion Festival, always a family favorite, with a moon Celebration Saturday, Sept. 13 bounce, clown and other activities for the kids, and a chance †Bicentennial Reunion Sept. 17 Baltimore Chapter – Dragon Boat Weekend (see sidebar ÿ) for alumni to catch up and reminisce under the bright Races for Catholic Charities, June 6-8 †Priests Reunion mountain sunshine. As the sunshine wanes, though, the fun Inner Harbor Greaseband from Southern Oct. 8 & 9 really begins with a special themed dinner leading right into New Jersey performing †Marian Symposium the weekend’s main event – the Fabulous Greaseband Live in Bicentennial California Oct. 9, 10 & 11 Concert! Celebration Closing Gala Week of June 16 ALL classes are invited back to the Mount this year for this Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel very special celebration. So whether you are celebrating your Walnut Street Theatre in Oct. 11 first reunion or your 50th–or anything in between—we hope Philadelphia †Closing Mass to see you there! To learn more, visit www.msmary.edu/ Oct. 12 July 10 reunion or call the Alumni Office at 301-447-5362. Bicentennial Frederick Celebration Aug. 28

Bicentennial Gifts Some gifts available include a bicentennial print by artist Carol Dyer, a coffee table book by photographer Dan Beigel, “The Spirit Continues...” DVD and a bicentennial ring. Visit www.msmary.edu/bicentennial for Mount bicentennial gifts.