magazine fall2002 a publication of the office of communications

mountdepartments 18 The Times, collegenews 2 They Are A-Changin’ Division of Continuing Studies, Chorale CD, Coach Sheahan, Division I decision featurestories alumniprofile 7 Amy Rhodes, C’92

seminarynews 9 5 Technology, New office of seminary A Visit to development and summer programs the Mount facultyprofile 12 Tim Stanton and Fred Portier

mountsports 14 Women’s basketball 15 Hoops ranked nationally for academics 2002-03 Preview advancementnews 22 and Schedules Dragon Boat Races, New Chinquapin Society members

classnotes 24 10 Alumni news and upcoming events Destination: Querétaro collegenews collegenews Not Just for 18 Year Olds Anymore Share the Music of the Mount... im, 28, doesn’t have much Mount St. Mary’s,” explained of Business Administration and and some are offered in and help a choir member get to Spain in ’03! leave time and can only fit Mount President George R. the accelerated Bachelor of Emmitsburg, Westminster and MBA classes into his Houston Jr. Science program in business; Hagerstown as well as j schedule after normal Carol Hinds, college the Bachelor of Science in ele- Frederick. lace your order now for the works of Renaissance com- business hours. Ellen, 35, has provost, said that expansion of mentary education, weekend “Since the nature of nontra- Songs from Mary’s posers Byrd and Victoria, her hands full during the week the nontraditional programs program; and the Public Sector ditional learners, their specific p Mountain, a recording Mount St. Mary’s graduate mountmusic with her kids and her daycare — and of the Mount’s learning Information Management needs and their unique learning of the Mount St. Mary’s Chorale, Christopher Canizaro, C’02, business and can only work on center in Frederick — have graduate certificate. The col- styles are common factors, it directed by Andrew Rosenfeld folk songs from America and ■ Yes! Please send me a copy of Songs from Mary’s Mountain. I her bachelor’s degree on the necessitated the need for the lege will also offer some Master seemed logical to place these and featuring selections from abroad, and many more. am enclosing my check for a donation of $11 per compact disc. weekends. new institutional division. of Education courses at the programs under the auspices of recent concert tour programs. Place your order using the Jim and Ellen are precisely Linda Martinak has been Frederick location. one centralized division,” The CD is available for a form at right. Checks may be Name______the “nontraditional” students named dean of the Division of “By basing all of our nontra- Martinak said. “We should be $10 donation, plus $1 for made out to the Mount St. for whom the Mount has Continuing Studies, which is ditional programs in Frederick, able to offer better service to our shipping and handling. All Mary’s College Chorale. ▲ Address ______established the new Division of based in Frederick at the under the administration of Dr. students and streamline the proceeds will help fund the ______Continuing Studies. These stu- Mount St. Mary’s Continuing Martinak, the Mount is better flow of communications among chorale’s upcoming concert Chorale members at St. dents have very different needs Studies Center. The college able to serve these particular the various Mount offices that tour to Spain in March 2003. Patrick's Cathedral in Mount Class Year ______from the full-time, 18- to 24- opened its Frederick site on students and to have an ever- administer to their needs.” Featured on the album are Charlotte, N.C. year-old crowd. Spectrum Drive as the base for increasing presence in Frederick For further information, call Number of compact discs ______“Nontraditional learners its accelerated business pro- County and the surrounding (toll free) 877-982-2329 or comprise the fastest-growing grams in October 1999. area,” Houston noted. visit www.msmary.edu/adult or X $11.00 donation ______population among college stu- Programs in the new division Most classes are held in the www.msmary.edu/mba. ▲ dents, both nationally and at include the accelerated Master evenings or on the weekend, blr Total Donation Enclosed ______

Dean of the Division of Continuing Send your check (payable to Mount St. Mary’s Chorale) to: Studies Linda Martinak (far right) with students at the Mount’s Songs from Mary’s Mountain Westminster, Md., site Mount St. Mary’s Visual and Performing Arts Attn: Andy Rosenfeld 16300 Old Emmitsburg Rd. Emmitsburg, MD 21727

The Mount Remembers William F. Sheahan

he Mount community Mount’s athletic director. “It Basketball Camp at the was saddened by the is a great loss to the athletic Mount for 27 years. t death of Bill Sheahan, community, and Bill will be He is survived by his wife of former Mount women’s bas- sorely missed.” 43 years, H. Patricia Gladmon ketball coach from 1981-98. Sheahan posted a record of Sheahan, and his four chil- Sheahan, 63, of Gettysburg, 372-104 at the Mount and dren: Deborah L. Davidson of Pa., died September 7 as the retired after 17 years with one Kensington, Pa., Brian M. result of a traffic accident in of the highest winning per- Sheahan of Lutherville, Md., Salisbury, Md. centages in NCAA college his- Kerry C. Sheahan of “Coach Sheahan was an tory. He was inducted into the Gettysburg, Pa., and Dr. accomplished and dedicated Mount St. Mary’s College Timothy P. Sheahan of basketball coach,” said Sports Hall of Fame in 1999. McKnightstown, Pa. ▲ Chappy Menninger, the He also ran the Mason-Dixon mgl

2 Mount Magazine collegenews collegenews Mount Magazine 3 collegenews collegenews September 11 Remembered Almost One Hundred Sixty Years Ago:

he Mount St. Mary’s Anthony Gallagher, C’83 western Pennsylvania. Before a named in memory of the five community marked Kevin James Murphy, C’83 special Mass at noon, mem- alumni lost. Inside Patriot A Visit to the Mount t the one-year anniver- Andrew J. Alameno, C’86 bers of the Mount community Hall, a display honored the sary of September 11 in prayer Elizabeth Claire Logler, C’91 prayed the Rosary, remember- deceased and a book of ant remains in dark and silence for peace, justice and healing – James F. Murphy IV, C’93 ing those who have died, those remembrance was provided DuBois Hall, circa 1840s for an hour or more until he is reflecting on the good demon- who grieve and those who for those desiring to express duly repentant. Fortunately, strated on campus, across the The day began with were affected by the attacks in their feelings in print. ▲ today there are no wrong nation and around the world moments of silent prayer as any way. mgl answers, and when the hand during the past year, and hon- the bells of Immaculate Following a brief prayer bell is finally rung, the students oring the Mount’s five alumni Conception Chapel rang dur- service, an evening candlelight Below: pour out of the classroom into tragically lost in the terrorist ing the times planes crashed procession led students and Candlelight prayer service the clear afternoon air. attacks on the World Trade into the World Trade Center, seminarians from the chapel held outside Immaculate Following the class period, Conception Chapel Center: the Pentagon and in south- to the steps of Patriot Hall – you are escorted past a new car- riage house (on the site of the future Pangborn Hall) and down to the playing field. You are startled to see the students playing a game that looks remarkably like baseball. They are playing Townball, hitting a Mount St. Mary’s Archives and Dept. of Special Collections ball slightly smaller than a soft- magine yourself a visitor well as private rooms in the their slaves as the law permits, ball with round sticks, and to the Mount in the fall College Building for the 30 but some of the others who are running clockwise around four of 1843. Your carriage seminarians. The buildings are there as tuition payment are “hideouts,” five-foot poles to i brings you up the dusty surrounded by the forests of laboring in the gardens. The which the runner must cling main avenue that climbs the ancient trees in which the stu- council priests agree slavery is when not running. Home base, mountain behind the College dents love to hike and hunt. an abomination. However, “the Fort,” is a large square Building (later Dubois Hall), To the right as you ride onto because a number of the slaves occupied by all the players of passing a row of log cabins campus are new washrooms are in fact indentured to the the team that is up to bat. The where McCaffrey Hall will one built above the springs that college, and ownership is still game continues until one team day stand. The new Study Hall provide the shivering students held by someone else, freeing has 100 completed runs or 100 Building, as it is being called, is with even colder water in the them is a legal maze that the outs — which can continue under construction next to the early morning. Hidden behind council finds itself unable to over several days! College Building. the trees, where Purcell Hall unravel. After an exhausting two This new building will be a will be built in just a few years, You have been invited to hours of cheering, it is time for four-story structure in Doric are the new privies, part of attend an afternoon class. The you to leave this beloved col- style, at a projected cost of McCaffrey’s development plan teacher, seated on a high stool lege, now in its third decade, $12,000. The Study Hall for the institution. Between behind a high desk, lectures in a and return by carriage to Building, which will be chris- these amenities, a path leads up stern and even tone. The stu- Baltimore. Be careful crossing tened “Bruté Hall” in 1908, the mountain to the Church dents are not expected to ask the Monocacy. No bridges have will house the library, class- on the Hill, where the students questions during class. yet been built across it and rooms, faculty rooms and dor- are expected to attend Mass on Occasionally, the teacher asks a fording it may be a wet experi- mitories, replacing log cabins Sundays. question and points to a ence. Enjoy the trip! ▲ and the wooden structure At “Echo Field,” named for squirming student who had best called the “White House.” It is the echoes produced there, the know the answer or expect By Father Daniel Nusbaum young President McCaffrey’s kitchen gardens are in full pro- points that might land him in College Historian plan to have ample space for duction. This year the council the jug. The jug, feared by all, is the nearly 200 collegians as members have freed as many of a small room where the miscre- Courtesy of the Frederick News-Post. Photo by Skip Lawrence Courtesy of the Frederick

4 Mount Magazine collegenews collegenews Mount Magazine 5 collegenews alumniprofile Board Reaffirms crabfeast Special Investigations Commitment to ■ The Mount’s annual Crab Feast was so popular this year, the Maryland crab might need to be put on the endangered species list! What does it take to become an FBI special agent? Division I Athletics More than 250 students, members of the faculty and administration devoured 30 bushels of crabs and enough he Board of Trustees reaffirmed its commitment to NCAA pizza to feed a small army on September 7. Held in the Amy Rhodes, C’92, can tell you. “The Mount has Division I athletics at its regular meeting, October 14. campus quad, the feast is one of the year’s major events t The decision came on the heels of a report presented at sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB). “This you may have Glamorous? No. Satisfying? undercover,” she explains. an incredible the meeting by a campus task force – charged with studying the was a great kickoff event,” said Sean Adams, assistant direc- as guessed, it’s not Yes! Each in-the-field interview is sense of family, costs and benefits of the college’s Division I participation. tor of student involvement. “This year’s feast was a success simple. After meeting age A member of the FBI’s preceded by authorization President George R. Houston Jr. appointed the task force, which both from its level of organization and its campuswide par- and educational requirements White Collar Crime Unit, paperwork, followed by writ- of community. included faculty members and administrators, in January of ticipation.” (to apply, one must be between Rhodes is assigned to the ing reports and analyzing doc- 2002. It was chaired by Provost Carol Hinds. And last but not least, it was a lot of fun … right down the ages of 23 and 37 and Healthcare Fraud and Public uments. Agents work in teams, All my experi- The task force met more than 25 times, and its work included to the last claw! have at least an under- Corruption Squad. “It’s very conducting interviews with a a study of the history of Division I at the Mount and an accom- graduate degree), one must challenging because the sus- second agent as a witness. A ences there, panying cost/benefit analysis. Meetings included athletic depart- undergo a long series of writ- pects are generally smart indi- 10-hour day is the minimum, educationally ment personnel and other campus individuals, while additional ten exams, panel interviews viduals who can afford to hire “but we rarely need to work on research entailed surveying Mount students, faculty, administra- and background checks, as big-name defense attorneys.” weekends,” adds Rhodes, who and emotionally, tion and staff, and alumni. well as a polygraph exam and Challenging, perhaps, but loves her job and doesn’t seem “I applaud the work of the task force on its thoroughness and a physical assessment. “It took not glamorous. “People say, to mind the long hours. prepared me for objectivity,” said Houston. “They were not asked to make a rec- months!” says Rhodes, a ‘Oh, your job must be so excit- Investigations can take several ommendation, yet they provided several options for the board to special agent in New Jersey ing!’ But it’s actually very doc- months or years, but she notes, what I do today.” consider in shaping the future of the athletic program.” since 1996. ument intensive, and I don’t go quite genuinely, that it’s all Additionally, the board has asked the college to submit, by its Once through the applica- meeting in March of 2003, a review of the Mount’s athletic pro- tion process, it’s on to the FBI gram philosophy. Academy for 16 weeks of class- A passage in the 31-page report read: “The institution and the room work in federal law and athletic department need to work toward common goals … and investigative techniques, phys- determine what benefits it wants from its athletic program.” ical fitness and defensive tac- “We look forward to working with the board and having many, tics training, and firearms many more years of success at the Division I level,” said Harold training. Then, and only then, “Chappy” Menninger, director of athletics. “We are appreciative is one assigned to a regional of the board’s commitment to staying at Division I and stand office. ready to explore additional ways to ensure that the Mount’s ath- Rhodes adds, grinning, “I letic program is successful and viable.” enjoyed the training … but Mount St. Mary’s became a Division I member in 1986 and there were so many candidates competes in 18 men’s and women’s sports. The Mount has and it was such a long process excelled on the playing fields and in the classroom through the that I felt a great sense of years – including earning three consecutive Northeastern accomplishment just getting Conference “Commissioner’s Cups” in the mid-1990s, as well as here!” The accomplishment is ranking in the top five nationally for graduation rates among even more impressive when student athletes. ▲ one considers that less than 15 dr percent of FBI agents are women. Rhodes, with charac- “The committee was not asked to make teristic modesty, doesn’t dwell a recommendation, yet they provided on this fact. “And I’ve never Amy Rhodes (third from right) felt that I was getting or not with several of her friends at several options to consider in shaping getting a task because I’m a this summer’s Mount reunion the future of the athletic program.” woman.”

6 Mount Magazine collegenews alumniprofile Mount Magazine 7 alumniprofile seminarynews worth it when she sees wrong- Rhodes also knew she want- doers prosecuted. ed to attend a smaller school Besides handling their with a strong liberal arts orien- Technology at the Seminary assigned case loads, agents are tation. Her high school track mountxtra on call at any time for nation- coach in New Jersey recom- al crises. Again, Rhodes doesn’t mended Mount St. Mary’s ■ Amy Rhodes, C’92 hursday morning, PowerPoint and web presenta- istries,” he adds. more collaborative class mind. “If there’s a kidnapping College, and Rhodes loved Special Agent, FBI Medical Ethics. Father tions, and ports for laptops or Professor Sherry Steeley, who instruction. or something major happens, what she saw when she visited. t J. Daniel Mindling PCs in all classrooms and stu- teaches English as a Second Like many other Mount stu- you want to be there!” She double majored in Spanish At the Mount: uses a PowerPoint presentation dent rooms. Language at the seminary, is dents, seminarians are using The events of last fall are a and sociology, with a concen- to display diagrams and key “With the portable projector also implementing technology the Mount’s networking tech- case in point. Rhodes recalls tration in criminal justice. • Sociology and Spanish points as he teaches. In the and Smart Board, professors to assist her students. “This nology to access syllabi and that for months after “My liberal arts education double major background, one can hear can show enlarged charts and summer, we dedicated a class- class notes, communicate with September 11, everyone in her has been valuable in both quiet tapping sounds as several diagrams in interactive, full- room to language learning, professors online, conduct office worked 12 hours a day, my career and volunteer • Secretary of the seminarians type their class color display,” explains Fr. with a computer lab and exten- research easily and access seven days a week, investigat- work,” Rhodes notes. “While Class of 1992 notes into their laptop com- Mindling. Professors can write sive hardware and software,” required readings through the ing the many players in the “If there’s a the FBI is particularly inter- puters. notes on the display and visit she notes. Interaction via the library’s electronic reserve sys- event who had connections to kidnapping or ested in candidates with • Member of the Technology is making teach- different websites just by web promotes extensive writ- tem (no more time wasted New Jersey. degrees in computer science, Hearing and Appeals ing — and learning — easier in touching the Smart Board, ing practice with immediate waiting for the one copy every- “I lost a good friend and lots something engineering and foreign lan- Committee many ways at Mount St. allowing the lesson to flow feedback. Some of this fall’s one has to read by Monday!). of acquaintances in the World guages, they’re also looking Mary’s Seminary. Some of the without interruption. “I hope entering seminarians even took Fr. Mindling notes, Trade Center,” Rhodes says. major happens, for well-rounded people with • Intramural softball and technological additions include I’m not only teaching students a Test of English as a Foreign “Students expect a high level of “Being involved in the investi- a diverse educational back- basketball team member a fully networked computer lab how to find resources on the Language writing assessment technology. It truly does seem gations afterward made it a lit- you want to ground and a history of com- and wireless classroom, a web, but also demonstrating a online. In addition, Professor to liven the class and facilitate tle easier because at least I was be there!” munity involvement. • Member of the Spanish portable LCD projector and multimedia teaching technique Steeley plans to useCaption. LCD pro- learning.” ▲ able to do something. It was “The Mount has an incredi- and Sociology clubs interactive whiteboard for they can use in their own min- jection capabilities to provide blr inspiring in a way — the great- ble sense of family, of commu- est collective law enforcement by “healing circle” time led by nity. All my experiences there, effort I’ve ever seen. Any rival- a grief therapist. educationally and emotionally, Laptops are a common sight in Mount Seminary classrooms ries among different agencies “I volunteered because I prepared me for what I do or petty complaints were set wanted to help these kids, but today. I loved my time at the aside. We all shared the feeling they’ve given me so much!” Mount!” she says. She contin- that every little thing we could Rhodes remarks. “They’re so ues to get together with many do to contribute was para- brave, so honest and open as of her good friends from col- mount.” they really try to encourage lege, and says that her under- Rhodes still felt the need to one another. You can see a dif- graduate advisor and teacher, do more, however. She’s always ference in just one weekend, as Father Jim Delaney, was one of loved working with children, shy children become quite the most influential people in so she decided to volunteer at expressive. So many of them her adult life. “He was very bereavement camps that were show wisdom far beyond their easy to talk to, a real friend. He opening for children who lost years.” validated my desire to join the excellent preparation for her a family member or caregiver FBI as a good career choice current position. in the September 11 attacks. From the Mount to the FBI and made sure I was doing the Rhodes is now a Big Buddy, Just how did this Mount right things to get there.” Looking to the Future assigned as a special friend to alumna decide to join the FBI? After graduation, Rhodes As for the future, Rhodes one child during each weekend “My college friends sometimes worked as a criminal investiga- would like to combine her love or week-long session. Since laugh and say, ‘When we met tor for the state of New Jersey. of the law with her love for some children repeat Comfort you freshman year, you wanted She was assigned to the children and work in the FBI’s Zone Camp, Rhodes has been to be an FBI agent!’ I guess I’ve Narcotics Unit of the Attorney Crimes Against Children Unit. paired with the same Little always been inquisitive, always General’s Office, where she America’s youngest and most Buddy for three sessions now. asking, ‘Why?’ By the end of investigated pharmaceutical vulnerable will certainly be They share typical camp activ- high school, I knew I wanted to drug diversion. She also volun- safer with Amy Rhodes on ities — arts and crafts, songs, be involved in law, particularly teered in a transitional home their side! ▲ obstacle courses — augmented conducting investigations.” for mothers and children – all blr

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approached through poetry. A third was to the Marian ing to a permanent stop as a The goal of the participants Destination: Querétaro, Mexico And Father Prisciliano shrines of Pueblito, Schönstadt consummation devoutly to be in the Querétaro program was Rodríguez talked to the group and Soriano. And the longest wished. to improve their language about Aztec imagery on the trip was to the five 18th-centu- In addition to these excur- skills while becoming First Seminary Summer Language Program in Mexico tilma of Our Lady of ry Franciscan mission churches sions, the group enjoyed a deli- acquainted with Mexican cul- Guadalupe. in the Sierra Gorda. This trip cious meal and a refreshing ture and continuing their for- ully one-third of As part of the effort to was particularly noteworthy swim at the ranch El mation. That goal was accom- Catholics in the United become acquainted with for the visit with the Catalan Derramadero near the village plished, I believe, and it is safe f States, statisticians tell Mexican culture, the group friar Fr. Francisco Miracle, of Colón. We had three other to say, si Dios quiere, 15 more us, are of Hispanic origin. And made four excursions out of OFM Cap., who told us of his memorable communal meals, seminarians from Mount St. if babies continue to be born at Querétaro. One was to the pioneering early years in the one at a restaurant across from Mary’s will arrive in Querétaro the current rate and in the cur- improbably massive Mexico mission, and for the spectacu- the theater in which the infa- in June of 2003 with the inten- rent proportions, by the year City, where we saw the lar mountain scenery we drove mous Constitution of 1917 tion of having as pleasant and 2030 more than half of Cathedral, the National Palace through to get there, on a road was voted into law, the others edifying of an experience as the American Catholics will be with its anticlerical murals, the so serpentine and nausea- at the two most beautiful first group. ▲ saying “Padre Nuestro” instead Villa de Guadalupe and the inducing that more than one hotels in the world (ask any- of “Our Father” in their daily pyramids of Teotihuacán. traveler came to consider the one). And the excellent bishop By Charles Merrill, Ph.D. prayers. Another was to the nearby pic- prospect of the van’s rolling Gasperín invited us to his Seminary Foreign Language These facts being known, turesque city of Guanahuato. down the mountain and com- house for an amiable meeting. Faculty and the ineluctable conclu- sions having been drawn, an intrepid group of Mount sem- inarians (Lou Bianco, Anthony Introducing the Office of Seminary Development Co, Andrew Heinz, Kyle Ingels, Mark Miller, John Morley, Martino Nguyen, and Summer Programs! Deacon Brad Niggel, Matthew Nolan, June Ramos, Drew ount St. Mary’s work at the seminary,” she said. Royals and Thomas Warren), m Seminary opened “Having an office dedicated to accompanied by one seminari- as possible in the language spo- tine was enlivened by many costumes and accompanied by its office of seminary develop- only the seminary will help an from St. Charles Borromeo ken in the past by such saints special occasions! a Mariachi band. After Mass ment and summer programs develop relationships with (Matt Prohaska), one priest as Dominic de Guzmán, On June 13, they celebrated on the feast of Nuestra Señora July 1. Staffed by Sherry alumni and friends, and help (Father Damien Cook of Ignatius Loyola, Francis the feast of St. Anthony of del Carmen on July 16, cele- Trocino, director, and Susie get the message out to the Omaha, Neb., a Mount Xavier, Teresa de Ávila, Peter Padua with a Mass in the brated by the bishop in the Nield, administrative assistant, Catholic community at large Seminary graduate), one per- Claver, Martín de Porres, Rose church dedicated by His filled-to-bursting Carmelite the office is responsible for all about the great work we do manent deacon (the Rev. Mr. of Lima and Anthony Mary Excellency don Mario church, the group was invited seminary fundraising, includ- here.” Trocino will also visit Adrian Straley of Tuscaloosa, Claret, and in the present by Gasperín y Gasperín, bishop of to the home of Father Cook’s ing the Seminary Annual Fund alumni and plan Rector’s Ala.) and one medievalist the largest group of Catholics Querétaro, followed by a daz- host family for a pizza party and the Priests for the 3rd Receptions. (yours truly!), set out for a in the world. zlingly gorgeous and shocking- and a ceremony of investiture Millennium Endowment “Last year the Seminary terra that for most of them was They lived and ate their ly dangerous fireworks display. with the brown Carmelite Fund. In addition, the office is Annual Fund had a strong incognita, and for some of meals with local families, and On July 4, they conducted a scapular. responsible for the seminary year,” she said. “But this is only Sherry Trocino, them unpronounceable: the for three hours each day took Blessing of the School ceremo- The group was given a tour planned giving program, which a good beginning if we are to director, and Susie Nield, administrative city of Santiago de Querétaro, classes in the Organización ny, much to the satisfaction of of the Franciscan friary and features membership in the keep pace with our peer semi- assistant in the very geographic center Lingüística de Español (OLÉ). the OLÉ’s staff and the edifica- seminary of the Holy Cross, Chinquapin Society, Mount St. naries and maintain the strong of Mexico. Every evening they met at one tion of the other students at and on another occasion, to be Mary’s legacy society. programs for which the Mount The bulk of the expedition or another of the stunningly the school, who especially fair, of the Dominican church From early 2000 to July of is known.” This year’s schedules (“Events”). The 2001-02 Seminary arrived in Querétaro on June beautiful churches in the city, admired the group’s singing of and friary. The editor of the this year, Trocino worked in Seminary Annual Fund goal is If you would like to make a Annual Fund played a crucial 1, 2002, with stragglers drift- after which they repaired to a the Salve Regina. On July 7, diocesan newspaper, don Jaime the Mount St. Mary’s develop- $130,000. gift to the seminary or register role in supporting seminary ing in over the next few days. local hostelry or café for con- they saw the image of Our Septién, invited the group to ment office as a fundraiser for Check out the website at for a summer retreat, contact faculty and programs. For the next two months the vivial conversation. Lady of Mount Carmel process the curial offices to hear a most both the college and the semi- www.msmary.edu/seminary the development office at 301- Goal: $87,200 seminarians worked hard to This was the unbroken rou- through the streets, led by interesting talk on the nary. “I found that I had a spe- for development news (“Giving 447-5017, or by e-mail at Actual: $114,000 ▲ make themselves as proficient tine of their days. But that rou- indigenous dancers in colorful Mexican Catholic character as cial place in my heart for my to the Seminary”) and retreat [email protected].

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Prior to coming to the in the field as it related to the University of Florida. His sis on systems analysis,” Mount, Portier taught math research in the areas of busi- second oldest brother, now a Stanton said. “An IS minor Tim and Fred’s Big Adventure and computer science at the ness and economics. He marine microbiologist at will provide that at the University of North Carolina, received his Ph.D. in econom- Louisiana State University, Mount.” ▲ April of 2001, place,” remarked Timothy and begin teaching a series of systems major to be incorporat- Greensboro. With a focus on ics from the University of studied science. His third mgl Mount St. Mary's Stanton, Ph.D., reflecting on courses next fall. ed into the Mount’s curriculum teaching as a priority over Kentucky in 1988 and, as a oldest brother studied math in College Provost his recent move to the depart- Fred Portier, Ph.D., associate as early as next semester. research, he left the large uni- student, became interested in and is currently a biostatisti- Carol Hinds polled faculty ment of information systems, professor of math and comput- Attracted to the offerings of versity for the small liberal arts studying the ways of viewing cian at the National members for their suggestions after teaching economics at the er science, joked that he has a small, liberal arts college, college. “I enjoy the close organizations as systems and Institution for Environmental for new majors. By early sum- Mount for 12 years. been through this before. It was Stanton and Portier joined the interaction with students … I finding methods for making Health Science. mountxtra mer, a faculty committee that Stanton, originally interest- Portier who laid the ground- Mount faculty in 1989. “The really enjoy teaching … and them better. Then came Fred! ■ An adventuresome included Tim Stanton and ed in taking just a class or two work for the Mount’s adoption school is small enough that you here, I get to teach,” said “Increasingly in the business With high expectations for committee: Fred Portier began work on a in information systems (IS) to of the computer science major get to interact with colleagues Portier. “At institutions more world, the view is, and needs information systems as an proposal for a major in infor- learn more about its relation to in 1996. “The college is from different disciplines … concerned about faculty as to be, that our organization is extension of the arm for Tim Stanton, associate mation systems. Course offer- economics and systems analy- stronger when the students have it’s enlightening,” said Stanton. publishers, it gets in the way of basically a system. This is the computational sciences, professor of economics; ings will begin in 2003. sis, will complete a master’s more options,” he believes. “I knew I was coming to an teaching or working closely way we need to view business- Portier believes it will draw Fred Portier, associate pro- program in the field at the Stanton and Portier are two exciting, intellectually stimu- with students.” es in the future if we want students to the college who fessor of math and com- “It was kind of happen- University of Maryland’s of the key players in the devel- lating institution with a lot of otherwise wouldn’t come puter science; Bobby stance … things just fell into Baltimore campus this winter opment of the new information academic activity.” “The college is stronger when here, and will introduce Flack, director of informa- greater flexibility in computa- tion technology; Bruce the students have more options.” tional areas. Yelovich, systems librarian; Tim Stanton and Fred Portier helped “The major was designed so and Scott Weiss, associate to establish a major in information While Stanton comes from them to be successful,” he said. that it would share common professor of math and systems a business-related background After switching over from courses with math and com- computer science and Portier, a computational the field of chemistry, Portier puter science the first year of background, they both feel that received a Ph.D. in mathemat- study,” Portier said. The committee’s proposal a major in IS will build on the ical sciences from Clemson The information systems was approved by the col- strengths many of the Mount’s University. For Portier, math program will also be offered as lege in the winter of 2002 academic departments already and science are in the genes. a minor. and approved by the state have. His oldest brother studied “The trend will be for busi- of Maryland in July. Stanton became interested math and is now a professor at ness majors to have an empha-

Mount Grants Sabbaticals to Five Professors

ount St. Mary’s has to assess how African haps a book from his research. person, is studying the feeding m granted sabbatical Americans’ experiences of William Forgang, Ph.D., habits of the corn earworm. leave for five professors. work, faith and culture tran- professor of business, account- His goal is to obtain the fun- Stephen Whitman, Ph.D., scended white political and ing and economics, is conduct- damental information neces- professor of history, is con- cultural boundaries. ing research for a book com- sary to design environmentally ducting research this fall for Martin Malone, Ph.D., pro- plementing his first book, friendly insecticides. a projected book manuscript. fessor of sociology, is continu- Competitive Strategy and Carmen Schmersahl, Ph.D., It is a follow-up to his first ing a previous investigation of Leadership, published by professor of rhetoric and com- book, The Price of Freedom: the sociology of body image. Rowman & Littlefield. The munications, is conducting Slavery and Manumission in He is especially interested in new book will contain case research to study the use of Baltimore and Early National the role of dieting, body-build- studies to be used for the biographies of women for the Maryland, published by the ing, exercise, tanning, tattoo- application of decision-making moral formation of girls in the University of Kentucky Press ing and piercing as features of techniques and practices. United States and Britain from and winner of The Maryland self preservation in face-to-face David Bushman, Ph.D., 1850-1950. ▲ Historical Society Book Award interaction. Malone hopes to associate professor of biology cee in 1997. Whitman’s goal is produce two articles and per- and science department chair-

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this year and last is the speed and shooting ability we Mount Women’s Basketball brought in with this year’s Hoops Preview freshman class,” said Phelan. With the graduation of start- Ranked Nationally for Academics Men’s the only difference now and reputation as a tremendous ing guards Jerry Lloyd and To say the Mount’s men’s bas- then is that I’m not out there recruiter and a hard worker. Esmond Marvray, look for he Mount St. Mary’s for a 3.292 GPA during the five schools in the Division I Northeast Conference and the ketball team struggled last sea- playing against the team any “Milan brings a number of Sumner and Thompson to get women’s basketball team 2001-02 academic school year, Top 25 category, showing the institutions that make up the son would be an understate- more.” qualities to our program that a number of minutes on the t was awarded academic earning “Top 25” honors for dedication to both athletics conference,” said Blair. ▲ ment. A repeat of last year’s The playing skills may be our basketball team is already floor, if not a starting role. honor roll honors for the 2001- Division I. Graduated senior and academics by the aberration is unlikely and, gone, but the coaching victo- benefitting from after only a Cook, a 6-5, 160-pound three- 02 season by the Women’s Katie Walton set one of the though the doubters have ries continue as he returns as few months back on campus,” point shooting small forward, Basketball Coaches Association team’s best grade point averages voiced their opinions otherwise, the winningest active coach in said Phelan. will look to increase his playing Women's basketball head (WBCA). with a 3.87 GPA in her final coach Vanessa Blair, right, the Mountaineers will be much the nation with 819 wins. His This year’s freshman class time by increasing his weight Each year the WBCA, year at the Mount. The English is proud of her team's 3.29 improved from a year ago. record of 19 20-win seasons is has taken the Mount back into on his slender frame. founded in 1981, recognizes major won the Sheridan Award GPA last year Head coach Jim Phelan tied for eighth with Duke’s familiar territory – the The final piece of the fresh- the nation's highest team grade – given annually to the top begins his unprecedented 49th Mike Krzyzewski among active Catholic leagues. Freshman man puzzle is 6-7 power for- point averages based upon female and male senior scholar- season at the helm of the bas- Division I coaches. The 2002- guards Landy Thompson ward Kiel Butler (Laurinburg nominations submitted by athlete at the Mount — during ketball program. No one in the 03 team will be striving for that (Archbishop Spalding) and Institute). A nationally ranked WBCA-member coaches. last year’s senior awards banquet. college ranks has coached as 20th 20-win season with a host Chris Sumner (Gonzaga) were prep-school athlete, Butler “I am extremely proud of the Out of the 25 Division I long. The legendary Phog of new faces. All-Stars in the Baltimore and brings some added rebounding dedication that our ladies have awards, the Mount captured Allen, who coached 48 years at One new face that should be Washington Catholic leagues, and bulk on the boards. toward their academics,” said 16th place, with four other five different schools, including familiar to many of the Mount respectively. Throw in the Returning as the “chairman head women’s basketball coach Northeast Conference schools Kansas, now moves from the faithful is associate head coach Washington Catholic Athletic of the boards” is junior Pat Vanessa Blair. “They consistently (Long Island, Robert Morris, top of the list to just behind Milan Brown. Conference leading scorer, Atangana, who is healthy and embody the epitome of a student St. Francis University and “Mr. Bowtie.” Brown returns to the Mount Charles Cook, from Bishop ready to go after off-season athlete. They compete not only Sacred Heart) garnering Top “I don’t feel any different after two seasons as an assistant McNamara, and the Mount knee surgery. Even with nag- on the court but in the classroom 25 honors. about the start of this season coach on Rick Boyage’s staff at has a foundation for winning ging injuries to his knees last as well.” “What is equally impressive than any other year here at the the College of William & for years to come. season, he still led the Mount Last year’s squad combined is the NEC is represented by Mount,” said Phelan. “Perhaps Mary, where he developed the “The big difference between in rebounding with 8.4 per game, the first Mountaineer to average more than eight boards a game in 15 years. New Sports Personnel Joining Atangana up front is senior Angel Rivera, junior he Mount St. Mary’s Gosselin, C’91, and Chris Nick Dodson and sophomores athletic department has Stack, C’02, assistant men’s Jason Epps and Jason t added a number of new soccer coaches; Jason Anderson, Carbone. Rivera led the team faces to this year’s staff. assistant cross country coach; in blocked shots and was sec- Among those you’ll see roam- Morgan Lisby, C’02, assistant ond in rebounding with 5.7 ing Knott Arena and the sur- track and field coach; Shana per game. Dodson, a transfer rounding fields will be Chris Gary, assistant softball coach; from Howard who sat out last Hallatt, C’01, assistant Tom Dryer, C’02, Bryan Cole, year, will be the inside presence women’s soccer coach; Tom C’01, and Nick DeFelice, the Mount missed last season. C’01, assistant men’s lacrosse At 6-10, with a prodigious Brian Cole is one of three coaches; Leslie Hunt, women’s wing span, he brings shot- assistant coaches for men’s lacrosse coach; Milan Brown, blocking skills and a deterrent lacrosse. Cole owns multiple associate head men’s basketball for opponents who wish to Mount records as a face-off specialist and recently coach; and Christine Vish, the drive the lane. signed to play for the assistant director of recreation Returning in the backcourt ▲ “Chairman of the boards,” Colorado professional indoor services. junior Pat Atangana will be the Mount’s leading lacrosse team this season. dr scorer from a year ago, junior

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Jamion Christian. Christian to look to three returning jun- had a breakout season as a iors, Beth Foster, Myriam Junior Beth Foster, a men’sschedule sophomore, scoring 20 or more Baccouche and Adrienne Harris, women’sschedule leader and tri-captain points four times and leading for guidance and leadership. on this year’s squad DATE OPPONENT TIME the team in scoring on 12 occa- “We have three returning DATE OPPONENT TIME Nov. 12 (EXHIBITION) 7:30 p.m. sions. Look for him to be a big juniors, who will be our tri- Oct. 29 Blue & White Scrimmage 4:15 p.m. Nov. 22 at North Carolina State part of a three guard offense captains, who led the team in Nov. 9 MI Express (exhibition) 7 p.m. (Fox Sports South) 7:30 p.m. that will run and apply pressure almost every category last year, Nov. 22 WEST VIRGINIA 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at George Washington defense at every occasion. and we hope to see their lead- Nov. 26 RICHMOND 7 p.m. (at Red Auerbach Tournament) 8 p.m. Also returning at guard is ership continue to be a positive Dec. 1 CANISIUS 3 p.m. Nov. 30 vs. Bucknell or Columbia senior Michael Bajornas, and for this team,” said Blair. Dec. 7 at Coppin State 2 p.m. (at Red Auerbach Tournament) 6/8 p.m. juniors Koki Adasi and Donte The Mount will rely on Dec. 2 NEW HAMPSHIRE 7:30 p.m. Alexander. Alexander has spent Foster, who averaged 15.8 Dec. 14 at UMBC* 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at UMBC* (Comcast SportsNet) tba the summer adjusting to his points per game last year and Dec. 18 at Rider 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at Duquesne 2 p.m. move to the point while Adasi played in 24 of the Mount’s 28 Dec. 21 BUFFALO 3 p.m. and Bajornas bring size to the games while being hampered Dec. 15 at Loyola 2 p.m. Dec. 28 at Radford 7 p.m. guard position. by injuries. Keeping Foster Dec. 30 at Virginia Commonwealth 7 p.m. Dec. 30 NAVY 7:30 p.m. The season opens with a healthy and on the court for Jan. 2 at Towson 7 p.m. Jan. 5 at Texas 1 p.m. (CST) “tester” at North Carolina the Mount will be a key to the Jan. 7 at Baylor 7 p.m. (CST) State, followed by a trip to the success of this year’s team. Jan. 9 at Robert Morris* 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at St. Francis University* 7 p.m.^ Red Auerbach Tournament in “Beth led the league in dou- Jan. 11 at St. Francis University* 4 p.m. Jan. 13 at Robert Morris* 7:30 p.m. Washington, D.C. The home ble-doubles last year and is our Jan. 16 ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE* 7 p.m. opener is December 5 against go to player,” said Blair. “The standing players who we hope three guard spot. Rashid comes Jan. 18 LONG ISLAND* 7:30 p.m.^ Jan. 18 LONG ISLAND* 3 p.m.^ New Hampshire. biggest thing for us is keeping Jan. 23 at Long Island* (Cablevision) 5:30 p.m. will make an immediate impact to the Mount with speed and Jan. 20 ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE* 7:30 p.m. her healthy all season.” on the current team,” said good ball handling skills and is a Jan. 25 at St. Francis College* 2 p.m. Jan. 23 at Long Island* (Cablevision) 8 p.m.^ Women’s Baccouche will continue to Blair. player that Blair “expects to see Jan. 25 at St. Francis College* 4:30 p.m.^ The equation of adding an be the Mount’s biggest outside Jan. 30 FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON* 7 p.m. Adams recently finished a great things out of.” Feb. 1 MONMOUTH* 7:30 p.m.^ exceptional recruiting class to threat, netting 74 three-point Feb. 1 MONMOUTH* 3 p.m.^ tremendous senior year, averag- The Mount will open the Feb. 3 FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON* 7:30 p.m. an already experienced group field goals in 2001-02. Feb. 5 UMBC* 7 p.m. ing 17 points and 12 rebounds season with three home games, of returning veterans equals Baccouche finished second on per game, earning her second starting with West Virginia on Feb. 6 at Quinnipiac* 7 p.m. Feb. 8 at Central Connecticut State* 3 p.m. endless possibilities. the team in scoring average last Feb. 10 at Quinnipiac* 7 p.m. team all-city by the New York Nov. 22 at 7 p.m., followed by Feb. 8 at Central Connecticut State* For the 2002-03 Mount St. year with 12.6 points per game. Daily News. Her ability to score Richmond on Nov 26 and (MSG Network) 12 p.m.^ Feb. 15 ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY* Mary’s women’s basketball Harris, the Mount’s third (Homecoming) 3 p.m.^ and pull down rebounds in the Canisius on Dec. 1. In the con- Feb. 11 UMBC* (Comcast SportsNet) tba team, the goals are no different returning junior, played in all post will give the Mount more ference, the Mount will have to Feb. 17 ROBERT MORRIS* 7 p.m. Feb. 13 ROBERT MORRIS* 7:30 p.m. than in years past, but the 28 games last year while dish- of an inside threat. face some tough opponents Feb. 15 ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY* potential and possibility of ing out 43 assists. Harris, third Feb. 22 at Sacred Heart * 2 p.m. “We have never really had a that include Long Island, (Homecoming) 7:30 p.m.^ reaching those goals are only to Baccouche and Foster, aver- Feb. 24 at Wagner* 4:30 p.m. true center here, and we have Sacred Heart and last year’s Feb. 20 at Wagner* 7 p.m. increased by the mixture of 11 aged 8.3 points per game. Her March 1 CENTRAL CONN. STATE* 3 p.m.^ that this year in Lilka Adams,” conference champion and Feb. 22 at Sacred Heart* 7:30 p.m.^ returning players and four tal- versatility to play the number March 3 QUINNIPIAC* 7 p.m. said Blair. “We are looking for NCAA Tournament partici- ented newcomers. one and two spots on the floor her to step in and be a big part pant, St. Francis (Pa.). Feb. 27 QUINNIPIAC* 7:30 p.m. March 8 NEC Tournament Quarterfinals “Our goals don’t change will prove to be useful for the right away. She is 6-2, athletic, “We have some challenges March 1 CENTRAL CONN. STATE* 7:30 p.m.^ @ Sacred Heart 12/2:30 p.m. from year to year,” said head Mount. 5:30/8 p.m. and gets up and down the floor. early at home with West March 8 NEC Tournament Quarterfinals women’s basketball coach Among the Mount’s new We are looking for her to score Virginia and Richmond and @ Wagner 12/2:30 p.m. March 9 NEC Tournament Semifinals Vanessa Blair. “We come into faces on the women’s basketball @ Sacred Heart 1:30/4 p.m. and be a big defensive player then some tough road contests 5:30/8 p.m. every season with the idea of team will be Lilka Adams (New for us, a real rebounding when we travel through March 9 NEC Tournament Semifinals March 15 NEC Championship winning the whole thing York, N.Y./A. Philip Ran- (MSG Network) 4 p.m. machine.” Virginia at the end of the year,” @ Wagner 4/6:30 p.m. (Northeast Conference) and dolph), Samira Rashid (Rich- In addition to Adams adding said Blair. “With the team we’re March 12 NEC Championship Game 7:30 p.m. making it to the NCAA mond, Va./Thomas Jefferson), Home games in bold and all CAPS depth to the post, the Mount’s putting on the floor, those non- Tournament.” Sacha Simms (Norristown, other three freshmen will help conference games should make Home games in bold and all CAPS The optimism surrounding Pa./Norristown) and Brooke * Northeast Conference Game bulk up the backcourt. Simms us ready for the NEC part of this year’s women’s basketball Blain (Washington, D.C./Fair- ^ Doubleheader w/Mount men’s basketball team along with Blain, who averaged our schedule and another run * Northeast Conference Game squad comes from the added mont Heights). 14 points per game her senior for the league title.” ▲ ^ Doubleheader w/Mount women’s basketball team depth along with the capability “We brought in four out- year, will compete for time at the

16 Mount Magazine mountsports mountsports Mount Magazine 17 In a year of stunning technological advances on campus, Mount students, faculty and administrators are experiencing a new and high-tech learning exciting world. From wireless Internet access to laying ground- work for a forthcoming major in information systems, the Mount The Frederick campus, which houses the rience the same class simultaneously. Mount’s continuing studies programs, has The program is designed not only to make learn- is focused on bringing technology to the frontlines. embarked on a technological adventure that ing more convenient for commuting students, offers the potential to greatly change the face offering a variety of locations for the same course, Here are a few examples! of course learning. but also to benefit the instructors, who will be able This semester, a new class- to reduce the number of classes in their schedules. room at the facility introduced “We’re going from three to 10 classrooms …I think a distance-learning program a lot of people are ready for that!” said Linda enabling students at as many Martinak, dean of continuing studies. as four different loca- tions (including Carroll County and learning made Frederick communi- more convenient for ty colleges) to expe- commuting students

The Mount is in its first year of offering a student laptop purchasing pro- Developments, gram to incoming freshmen. In conjunction with the Mount’s wireless net- look, work, and a partnership with Dell Computers, the program gives students the mobility to operate their Internet-accessible laptops in classrooms and enhancements and dormitories throughout campus. In addition, the dining, café and student mom, areas of the McGowan Center are served by the wireless network – allowing students to quickly check e-mail or surf the web. new technologies In its initial year, more than 40 percent of the incoming Class of 2006 no took advantage of this program. In 2003, the Mount plans to extend the pur- change life and chasing program to the sophomore (2005) class. “The program has exceeded our expectations for student learning at wires! participation,” said Bobby Flack, director of information technology. “The response has been tremendous.” Last year, the Mount’s Frederick campus adopted the the Mount wireless system and received 10 laptop computers for classroom use and a storage cart equipped with charg- ing docks – one of three bought for the Mount. the “Now we can teach statistics with the use of the computer,” said Linda Martinak, dean of con- tinuing studies. “Quantitative Methods and MBA courses use them. Instructors can also times, load software directly on to the laptops for lesson plans.” By Matt Lane Flack said it is the Mount’s four-year they are goal that all classrooms will be equipped with wireless networking capabilities and projectors, and all students and faculty will have the option to purchase compati- a-changin’ ble laptop computers. laptop purchasing program for incoming freshmen

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The offices of institutional telecommunications, aerospace, electronics and engineering. Mount students will have plen- technology, new offerings in the comput- research and planning, “From providing a legislative voice on technology issues to pro- ty of new options — whether ing areas will serve students well with addi- admissions and the registrar viding a link among business, government and educational insti- In July, the Mount they choose to study information systems tional avenues of study. “The college is all rely heavily on computer tutions, the TCM is a powerful, collective voice for technology in received word from the as a major, minor or elective course. The stronger when students have more generated survey research. our state,” said Bobby Flack, director of information technology. Maryland Higher Educa- Mount plans to offer the program to stu- options,” said Fred Portier, chair of the In the past, this information Membership in the TCM provides unique opportunities for the tion Commission that its dents beginning in 2003. math and computer science departments. has been input and extracted Mount to participate more fully in several areas, including proposal to offer a new major “This is a wonderful program to be able through an integrated soft- biotechnology (through the Maryland Bioscience Alliance), infor- in information systems was to offer our students,” said Carol Hinds, information systems ware system called TEAMS mation technology (through the Maryland Information favorably reviewed and provost. as a major, minor or 2000. Technologies Network), regional networks (such as the Frederick endorsed. In an age of rapidly growing computer elective course “My office couldn’t function without this technology,” said County Network), and numerous forums and networking events. Linda Junker, director of institutional research and planning. “It “We can also open doors for our undergraduate students for would take days to do what we do in a matter of minutes.” The internships and employment while promoting our outstanding office of institutional research and planning is responsible for pro- accelerated adult and graduate programs,” said Flack. ducing and analyzing much of the reporting information used by the college. The Mount is currently in the process of upgrading the soft- staying ahead of the technology Technology FLASHBACK ware system to a more versatile program called “TEAMS Elite.” curve is always important — This new system is much easier to learn and comfortable to use especially in the areas of and will make data extraction nearly trouble-free. administrative services In the mid-70s, Bill O’Toole, associate professor of math and Additionally, the Mount has been accepted for membership in computer science, came across an advertisement in Popular the Technology Council of Maryland (TCM). Science magazine. “You can build this computer from a kit,” the TCM is an educational consortium of high-technology firms, fed- advertisement read, “…for only $349.” In 1976, O’Toole eral laboratories, education institutions and business support firms requested the $349 to be included in his budget to build the that collectively form Maryland’s technology community. Technology computer he remembers fondly as the “Altair.” industry sectors include bioscience, information technologies, The Altair 8800 measured seven inches tall, 16 inches long and 18 inches deep. It was designed with a maximum speed of only two mega-hertz and came equipped with only 64K of hard- drive space. In comparison, the first personal computers released several years later had 10 times the available hard-drive space. Soon after its creation, O’Toole was incorporating the use of MOUNTCards the Altair 8800 into his course curriculum. He created his own software, enabling his math students to check individual test scores by logging on to it. “I was convinced that students would do a lot more! really gain a lot from having that hands-on experience,” he remarks. A few years later, students used the Altair in the science department after O’Toole constructed a device linking it to a gas This year, the MOUNTCard functions mitting students to access their individual chromatograph, testing the chemical compositions of com- as much more than a student identification housing buildings via a proxy reader. pounds. card. Students can use it as a debit card in Within the next few months, the Mount The Altair has long since been retired from the classroom and the dining hall, Mount Café, athletic cen- will extend the card’s function to campus now resides at O’Toole’s Emmitsburg home. Now in his 37th ter, media center, public safety building, vending machines and laundry services. year at the Mount, O’Toole continues to dabble in technology – wellness center, the ARCC and campus Additionally, students will be able to check writing, and teaching about, a computer language he has created. Bill O’Toole, 1970, bookstore. balances online and make deposits by cred- “I enjoy teaching it,” he says. “Of course, I’m responsible for any with the high-tech These new “smart cards” come equipped it card. bugs or errors, but the software seems to be bug-free, so it hasn’t “Altair” with built-in microchips, allowing stu- been a problem!” ▲ dents to add purchasing money to the card new “smart cards” mgl at the MOUNTCard office. To ensure stu- come equipped with dent safety, the card also acts as a key, per- built-in microchip

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Mount Races Dragon Boat Institutional Advancement chinquapinsociety

Staff Changes ■ The Mount would like to thank our alumni and friends who have generously agreed to support our for Catholic Charities elcome the following ence in financial planning, port- mission. These are the new members of the Chinquapin w new staff members folio management, accounting, Society. This legacy program was established to honor adoption planning services. in the office of institutional auditing and tax consulting. He those who include the Mount in their wills and other More than $300,000 was advancement: was admitted to practice in estate plans. raised by Catholic Charities mountxtra Maryland as a CPA in 1979 and during the event — with funds Matt Burger received an MS in taxation from Mr. John D. Armstrong, C’43; Mr. Joseph J. distributed to its programs in ■ Team members from Matt is coordinator of devel- the University of Baltimore in Birkenstock, C’57; Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Bogatko, C’51; Maryland — assisting more the Mount included: opment research. He is a gradu- 1983. Joe and his wife, Mary, Mr. Robert W. Bream, C’75; Mr. Edward T. Burns, than 160,000 people. ate of Western Maryland College C’74, have been active volun- C’40; Mrs. Antoinette Golibart Carroll; Mr. J. Leo Cronin Dragon boat racing is a Rob Weed, Adam Burch, and prior to coming to the teers for the Mount, most Jr., C’49; Mr. Edward Matthew Curran Jr., C’65; Mr. sport that has been enjoyed for Dave Gabor, Mike Zinzi, Mount, enjoyed a career in teach- recently serving as members of Daniel R. Curtin, C’64; Mrs. Elizabeth Delaplaine; Mr. more than 2,400 years, and it Bill Birrane, Kevin ing and as a legislative intern in the President’s Council. Roger A.Diehl, C’77; Dr. John B. Dillon, C’36; Mr. is one of the fastest-growing Ortuglio, Brian Melody, Washington and Annapolis. Joseph E. Dougherty, C’55; Mr. Robert William Farrand, water sports today. The canoe- Tim Murray, Amanda Barb Ruppert C’57; Mr. Thomas W. Fennel, C’33; Mr. J. Michael like dragon boats hold 20 pad- Kenney, Jen Firlie, Matt Lane Barb is an editorial and mar- Fitzgerald Jr., C’65; Most Rev. Harry J. Flynn, D.D., dlers, a drummer and steers- Stephanie Lopez, Kelly Matt is the associate director keting consultant and will do S’60, H’85; Rev. Richard Anthony Fowler, S’88, MT’88; man, and have colorful dragon Stewart, Ellen Murray, of marketing and public rela- much of the writing for Mount Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Frye, C’50; Mr. & Mrs. John P. Colin Ward, C'94, was a vocal member of the Mount team! heads and tails on each end. Megan Dyer, Aimie Zinzi, tions. He is the former commu- publications. Ganley, C’73; Mr. J. Stephen Gaumond, C’66; Mr. & The Mount’s team and sup- Joanne McShally, Melissa nications associate and spokes- Mrs. Peter J. Goodwin, C’43; Mr. Thomas J. Holton, porters were judged on team Harps, Christine Troha, man for the Archdiocese of Katie Sherman, C’01 C’43; Mr. Paul J. Jasina, C’72; Mr. John B. Keefe, C’57; ount St. Mary’s Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. spirit — including tent deco- Rick Kidwell, Colin Baltimore, where he managed Katie joined the Mount as the Ms. Muriel H. Kline; Dr. Robert J. Kull, C’64; Mrs. m alumni were a The Mount team was rating, the design of their Ward, Mark Heimerl, and coordinated communica- new assistant director of alumni Eleanor M. Lawless; Mr. Frank G. Lidinsky, C’72; Mr. team to be reckoned with at formed under the leadership of drummer’s hat and a team Chris Sipes, Erin Sipes, tions efforts for Cardinal relations, replacing Anne Sluck, Philip R. Loy, C’68; Mr. Frank J. Majewski; Rev. Michael the Catholic Charities’ Dragon the National Alumni chant for the race. Stephanie Sarah Cunningham, William H. Keeler and the C’97. Andrew Makara, S’98; Rev. William Curtis Mallett, S’92, Boat Races September 14. Association’s Baltimore Lopez, C’00, served as team TerriAnn Ortugilio, Archdiocese through local, MT’91; Mr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Machant, C’62; Mr. The charity race, which Chapter. They paddled to raise coordinator, recruiting more Anthony Llardi, Deanna national and international media Mark Vandergrift Thomas E. Martin, C’72; Mr. & Mrs. James V. brought together more than money and awareness for the than 30 paddlers and Zalega, Frank Bonano, relations. He also assisted the Mark has been appointed McAveney Jr., C’66; Mr. Michael L. McCarthy, C’62; 700 paddlers from 30 diverse Center for Family Services, a volunteers for the race day Nicki Trumpler and Amy Archdiocese’s Division of director of sports information. Rev. Hugh H. McGroarty, C’42, S’45; Ms. Ellen businesses and organizations, Catholic Charities program program. ▲ Hubbard Catholic Schools, implementing He served as the sports infor- McIntyre; Mr. Kenneth L. McVearry, C’67; Rev. Joseph took place under sunny skies at that provides counseling and mgl public relations strategies aimed mation director, and assistant V. Messer, S’61; Mrs. Faith Graham Milton; Prof. John at increasing enrollment. athletic director for media rela- Milton; Msgr. Michael J. Motta, C’68, S’72, MT’72; Dr. tions, at Niagara University in Richard A. Naso, C’56; Mr. Patrick J. Neary, C’77; Dr. Peter Mannix, C’01 Niagara Falls, N.Y., since 1996. John Francis O’Neill, C’52; Rev. Robert F. Oravetz, S’97; Peter is the assistant director of Mark has extensive experience Rev. Kevin Thomas More Peek, S’98; Mr. & Mrs. Rudy the annual fund and has a strong with post-season play — serving Poglitsh; Mr. J. R. Ridenour, C’52; Mr. Earl Thomas commitment to the Mount. As in the past as the media coordi- Rosensteel, C’41; Mr. John L. Rossi, C’50; Rev. Leo A. a student, he spent four years nator for the MAAC softball Shea, S’64; Mr. Robert A. Steskel, C’56; Mr. Robert working in the annual fund tournament, the College Joseph Vetrini, C’51; Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Werzyn, office, and since graduation had Hockey America tournament C’68; Mr. George M. Widney, C’42; Mr. Harold E. Wills; worked in the communications and the NCAA basketball tour- Capt. John O. Winnenberg, USN, Ret., C’55; Rev. office as staff writer. nament. Ronald R. Zepecki, S’95, MDIV’94 Mark and his wife, Dana, have Joe Molinaro, C’74 three children: Anthony (10), Joe is the director of gift plan- Matthew (3) and Lindsey (21 If you would like more information about the Chinquapin ning and comes to the Mount months). ▲ Society, call (toll free) 877-630-6102, Option 1. with more than 25 years’ experi- dr

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Judge, Daniel P. Judge and hole in one on a 150-yard, par to educate children in financial 1930s Peter A. Judge. He had 17 three. The two have been need. grandchildren and 31 great friends for more than 70 years. baltimorechapter Edward E. Judge Sr., C’31, of grandchildren. Larry Brogan, C’74, is a Westminster, Md., passed retired major in army intelli- ■ On July 19, the Baltimore Alumni Chapter, led by Rob away March 20 at St. Monsignor Joe Parks, C’35, gence and has recently pub- Weed, C’93, hosted the Inner Harbor Caribbean Party Cruise Catherine’s Nursing Center in former basketball player for the 1960s lished The Delta Zone, a 205- aboard the Clipper City – the largest tall ship in the United Emmitsburg, at the age of 92. Mount, plays golf every page spy-thriller. States licensed for public sales and charters. The cruise was a He is survived by his daughter Wednesday with attorney Jack Michael McCafferty, C’64, of “sellout,” with 65 participating. Mary J. Wineke and sons Barry, C’35. While playing Del Mar, Calif., has been work- Jeff Hardy, C’75, started a new Edward E. Judge Jr., James J. June 5, Monsignor Parks had a ing in San Diego to start up a career working in the counter- On August 18, the Baltimore Alumni Chapter also hosted new community bank. He is terrorism section of the FBI. the 29th Annual Crab Feast. It was held at the Ocean Pride now the founder and chairman His daughter, Marina, is a jun- Restaurant in Lutherville, Md. Attending were Denny Doyle, of the Technology Committee ior at the Mount. C’63, national alumni president, Phil McGlade, C’70, direc- golftournament for Landmark National Bank, tor of alumni relations, Lynne Robinson, associate director of which is a federally chartered Kevin Murray, M.D., C’75, Front: Denny Doyle, Karen Keenan and Madeline Roeltgen. athletics, and Tom Gravante, men’s lacrosse coach. Almost 100 community bank. originally from Hagerstown Back: Most Rev. William Lori, George R. Houston Jr., Rev. were in attendance! Md., has recently taken a job as Robert Cilinski, Joseph Keenan and the Very Rev. Kevin Mike Yura, C’67, is now the the only thoracic surgeon in Rhoades On September 21, the Baltimore Alumni Chapter hosted director of the Forensic Frederick, Md. Prior to this he its 10th Annual Bullpen Party at Camden Yards in Baltimore. Identification Program at West was at the University of Nevada Attending were Frank DeLuca, C’68, vice president of institu- Virginia University. Yura began School of Medicine in Las 27th Annual John tional advancement, George Gelles, C’64, alumni vice presi- his work at WVU in 1971 as Vegas, Nev., working as the dent, Phil McGlade, C’70, director of alumni relations, and an assistant professor in coun- chief of cardiothoracic surgery. Katie Sherman, C’01, assistant director of alumni relations. A seling psychology. His wife, Cardinal McCloskey special thanks goes to Joanna Weed McShalley, C’83, for Catherine, is the director of Robert A. Pastoor, Ed.D., serving as the coordinator of this event for 10 years. WVU’s Counseling Center. C’76, has completed his doc- The couple have three chil- toral studies at the University Award Presented dren: Jonathan, Christopher of Montana and earned his and Lauren. Ed.D. in educational leader- he Mount St. Mary’s George R. Houston Jr.; Most ship, higher education and College and Seminary Rev. William Lori, S’77, bishop technology leadhership in May National Alumni of Bridgeport, Conn. (formerly ■ t Reunion Classes Golf Tournament of 2002. He is currently the Association presented its 27th auxiliary bishop of the 1970s vice president for student Annual John Cardinal Archdiocese of Washington, Joe Perreault, C’67; Denny Doyle, C’63, national alumni affairs at the University of San McCloskey Award to the late D.C.), Karen Keenan, president; Jim Martin, C’67; and Don Guinan, C’67, were Capt. Stephen J. Bury, C’72, Diego. He and his wife, Ann Rev. Msgr. Kenneth W. Monsignor Roeltgen’s sister; the winning foursome at the Reunion Classes Golf (USN retired) has begun a new Marie Lynch, C’84, reside in Roeltgen, rector of the seminary, Joseph Keenan, Monsignor Tournament, held during the Mount’s Alumni Reunion career with the Camber San Diego with their three 1988-97, “For outstanding and Roeltgens brother-in-law; Rev. Weekend in May. Second place went to John Laughlin, Corporation as an information children: Thomas, 11, Tully, 6, dedicated service to his pastoral Robert Cilinski, S’79, national C’86, Jim Laughlin, C’90, John Leahy, C’87, and Larry systems program manager. He and Marijka, 3. responsibilities bringing honor alumni vice president; Rev. Carl Howley, C’88, who won the initial tourney in 2001. supports the assistant secretary to Holy Mother, the Church, J. Fives, C’38, S’42, national Honored players included legendary Mount coaches of the army, acquisition, logis- In May, Washington and to Mount St. Mary’s College alumni chaplain; and the Very Jim Phelan and Jim Deegan. tics and technology in research Cardinal Theodore McCarrick and Seminary.” Rev. Kevin Rhoades, rector of Raffle prizes included four rounds of golf in Myrtle and laboratory management. announced the appointment of The award was accepted by the seminary. Beach, S.C., a set of woods, a set of irons, golf wear, wine new pastors to three parishes in Mrs. Madeline Roeltgen, The John Cardinal and beer. Greg Letnaunchyn, C’72, the archdiocese, all ordained at Monsignor’s mother, at the McCloskey Award was estab- Through the tournament, $2,500 was given to the Rev. began working for the Milton Mount St. Mary’s Seminary: Alumni Priests’ Reunion lished in 1976 by the National Amaris Little, C’99, attended the game but she wasn’t sitting Carl J. Fives National Alumni Scholarship Fund. Hershey School in August. The Rev. Robert Kosty, ordained in Banquet, October 2. It marked Alumni Association to honor an in the stands … she was on the field! Little is a “ball girl” for Next year’s tournament will be held June 6, 2003, at school is the largest pre-K-12 1974 and former pastor of Our the first time the award was pre- alumnus for distinguished serv- the Baltimore Orioles and is currently in dental school at the Mountain View Golf Club in Fairfield, Pa. The tourna- boarding school for boys and Lady’s Church at Medley’s sented posthumously. ice to the Mission of the Church. University of Maryland. She was recently engaged to Jeff ment will mainly celebrate classes ending in ‘3’ and ‘8’; girls in the United States. It Neck, Md., has been named In attendance were Dennis M. It is the highest award presented Rajaski on the diamond during an Orioles vs. Philadelphia however, it is open to all alumni families and friends. was established in 1909 by pastor of St. Catherine of Doyle, C’63, national alumni to a Mount alumni priest. ▲ Phillies game in June, and will be married in October 2003. 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MBA from Emory University- ed the birth of their first child, Goizueta Business School. Andrew James, on June 27, specialthanks 2002. Andrew, godson of Janice upcomingevents Rev. Robert A. Yohe, S’89, was Nason Dills, C’92, and Kevin ■ The Mount would like to thank the following alumni named an “exceptional priest” Barth, C’93, was baptized ■ Winter Homecoming for attending the Career Center’s Class of 2003 Senior by fellow Knights of Columbus August 10, 2002, by Father Winter Homecoming will be held February 15, 2003. Open House on August 28: member James Staver. Keith Boisvert at St. John the The women’s and men’s basketball teams will host St. Evangelist Church in Frederick, Francis, Pa. The women’s team plays at 3 p.m. and the Clarice Dionot, C’01, from Abilities Network; Lori Md. men at 7:30 p.m., in Knott Arena. There will be a post- Drega, C’96, director of the Mount’s MBA program; game social following the men’s game in Dillon Field Michael Hartnett, C’99, from American Express Financial 1990s Beth Jowdy, C’93, is working on House (ARCC) for the Mount community. Questions? Advisors; Anthony Ilardi, C’01, the Mount’s office of admis- her Ph.D. at the University of Call the alumni office at 301-447 5362. sions; Peter Mannix, C’01, assistant director of the Mount’s Christopher Duff, C’89, and Massachusetts. Annual Fund; Dan Meng, C’89, from the Montgomery Cathy Duff Jordan, C’90, wel- ■ May Events: County, Md., police department; Ellen Murray, C’96, the comed their son Matthew into Joe Catania, C’93, and Kelly 16: Senior Class “Send Off” Barbeque Mount’s office of admissions; Patrick Nield, C’89, from the their family on May 28, 2002. (McLaughlin) Catania, C’90, City of Taneytown, Md; Corrine Ridenour, C’01, complet- Matthew has an older brother, are now the parents of Aidan ■ June Events: Front: President George Houston Jr., ing a master’s degree in social work at the University of Christopher, 2. Joseph Catania, born July 31, 6-8: Alumni Reunion Weekend. Details to be Rev. Mr. Jaime Hernandez and Rev. Carl Fives. Back: Denny Doyle, Rev. Robert Cilinski, Maryland at Baltimore; Sam Stone, C’93, from the U.S. 2002. announced … mark your calendar! and the Very Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades Department of the Treasury, International Affairs; Ed Ed Medvid, C’90, and wife Stroman, C’99, from The Choice Program; Emily Wright, Brenda (Nuckels) Medvid, Erin Kathleen Fennelly was born 6: Reunion Class Golf Tournament, Mountain View C’97, a teacher with Carroll County Public Schools; and C’90, celebrated the birth of July 7, 2002, to Tom and Ann Golf Course, Fairfield, Pa. For more information contact Melanie Sichak, C’01, from Northrop Grumman. their second child, John Edward, Marie (Becker) Fennelly, C’93. Don Quinn, C’61, at 302-645-7255 or e-mail don- August 5, 2002. They also have a Erin has an older brother, Sean [email protected]. Rev. Carl J. Fives daughter, Catherine Elizabeth, 4. Thomas, born in 2000. St. Ignatius Loyola in Hilltop. tropical disease clinical research 7: 27th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament, Mountain Rev. Mike Wilson, ordained in for the Walter Reed Army On October 25, 2001, Joe Mary Anne Donohue View Golf Course, Fairfield, Pa. For more information 1975, and previous pastor of Institute of Research. Today, Pinto, C’90, his wife, Kristin, Cristodero, C’93, has been contact the alumni office at 301-447-5262 or e-mail St. Raphael in Rockville, Md., Walsh is chief of dermatology and daughter, Abigail, welcomed accepted into the Nursing [email protected]. Scholarship has been named pastor of St. at Eisenhower Army Medical their son and brother, Joseph Program at the Phillips Beth Mary of the Mills in Laurel, Center in Augusta, Ga. James Pinto, into the family. Israel Nursing School. She is in a he Rev. Mr. Jaime in Gaithersburg, Md. He also Md; Rev. John Barry, ordained two-year program to gain an C’96, will be giving her away at attendance included: Stella B. Hernandez was organized a fund-raising cam- in 1988 and former pastor of On July 30, 2002, Joe and Charlie and Mary (Gerard) associate’s degree in nursing that the wedding. Cinoa Joseph, Joyce Drake t awarded the Reverend paign to help earthquake vic- St. John the Baptist Church in Peggy (Nolan) Tripp, C’85, Carlton, C’90, announced the will allow her to sit for the R.N. Jenkins, Jill Lynch, Jennifer Carl J. Fives Scholarship, tims in his native country, El Silver Spring, Md., has recently became the proud parents of arrival of their third child, Ilyra exam. Kathleen Costlow, C’95, is the Sheehe, Lauren Shukie sponsored by the National Salvador, and assists with food been appointed pastor of Our Casey Claire Tripp. Aubrey, born August 26, 2002, in vice president and financial advi- McHugh and Michael Watson. Alumni Association. The drives at St. Vincent De Paul Lady’s Church in Medley’s Colorado Springs. Ilyra was wel- Dwayne and Lisa (Nolan) Javier, sor for Morgan Stanley and has Eric Jorgensen, C’99, also $2,000 grant was presented at School in Hanover, Pa. – Neck, Md. John Garrity, C’87, recently comed home by her two older sis- C’93, became the parents of recently been promoted to attended the wedding. Cindy, the Alumni Priests’ Reunion Diocese of Harrisburg. He received his master’s degree ters, Natalia, 3, and Josephine, 2. Aidan August Nolan Javier on branch manager for the who recently passed her Series 7 Banquet, October 2, 2002 – currently volunteers with the from the United States Army- The family recently moved to August 5, 2002. They also have a Frederick office. stockbroker exam, is a senior honoring him for his fine aca- Mount’s office of campus Baylor University Graduate Monterey, Calif., where Charlie is daughter, Julia, 2. professional staffing associate in demic record and outstanding ministry. 1980s Program in Healthcare studying Russian at the Defense Cynthia Jeanne March, C’95, the sales department at Legg contributions to the Mount In attendance to present the Administration. Language Institute. Tom Bligh, C’94, is currently a was married to William Edward Mason in Baltimore, Md. Cindy community. award were Dennis M. Doyle, James M. Savage, C’81, MBA Ph.D. candidate at Florida State Bacon on June 29, 2002, in St. and her husband reside in Rev. Mr. Hernandez will be C’63; Mount President C’85, was recently promoted David M. Toolan, C’89, has Christopher Feryo, C’91, lives University. Last spring he gave a Joseph Church in York, Pa. Timonium, Md. ordained in the spring of 2003 George R. Houston Jr.; Rev. to assistant vice president of joined the law department of in Phoenixville, Pa., with presentation at The Associated Cindy’s sister, Melinda March, for the Archdiocese of Robert Cilinski, S’79, nation- commercial lending at Adams Ashland Inc. and will assume his wife Kate, and is the Writing Program’s annual con- C’99, was maid of honor, and Jack McDonald Jr., C’97, and Washington, D.C. His min- al alumni vice president; the County National Bank. responsibilities for certain supervisor/funeral director at ference and was accompanied by the bridesmaids included: Amy Kristen O’Driscoll, C’97, were istries include hospital visita- Very Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, APAC legal matters in Atlanta, Bringhurst Funeral Home in Dr. William Heath. Curran Brewster, C’95, and married March 17, 2001. tion, tutoring youth and rector; and Rev. Carl J. Fives, Dr. Douglas S. Walsh, C’83, Ga. A native of Shirt Hills, Bala Cynwyd, Pa. Moria White Smith, C’95. Kate Mounties at the wedding includ- assisting the needs of the eld- C’38, S’42, national alumni recently completed a seven- N.J., Toolan received a law Mary Beth Keating, C’94, was Benninger, C’95, was a reader at ed Kelly McLaughlin Glacken, erly and the Hispanic commu- chaplain. ▲ year tour in Bangkok, degree from New York R. Wayne Barth, C’92, and engaged to Lawrence Bevacqua the Mass. Other Mounties from C’97, and Joe Di Emidio, C’97. nity. He serves his home ks Thailand, where he conducted University Law School and an Kara Carr Barth, C’92, celebrat- on July 9, 2002. Her brother Ed, the class of 1995 who were in Laura Murphy, C’97, and parish of St. Martin of Tours

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was baptized in the traditional Tracy Deuber, C’01, lives in Latin Rite on January 13, 2002. Annapolis, Md., and is a sales callingeducators In attendance were Jennifer consultant for Smith and Mongold, Michelle Doyle and Nephew Orthopedics, original- ■ The admissions office wants YOU! Lanette Battista, all class of ly based in Memphis, Tn. 2000. Tracy sells total joint replace- Our Coordinated Alumni Recruitment Effort (C.A.R.E.) ment implants, along with is in search of all Mount alumni who have regular profession- Mike Dougherty, C’01, mar- trauma products. The majority al contact with high school students. This would include ried Mary Mann, C’01, this of her job is performed in the high school teachers, administratiors, coaches, youth group summer. operating room, guiding tech- and scout troop leaders. Help us recruit the future of tomor- nicians and physicians as they row. Please take a moment to visit our website at Tony Sidoti, C’01, a 1997 put Smith and Nephew prod- www.msmary.edu in the Alumni and Friends section. graduate of Gloucester ucts to use in helping patients. Thank you for showing the Mount you CARE! Catholic High School in New Jersey, recently returned to the Ronald Lloveras, C’02, works school in the position of athlet- for the federal government in Claudia Belcsak were gift bear- his law degree at the University ic director. the Defense Contract Audit ers. Jack and Kristen reside in of Baltimore School of Law. Agency as an auditor. Pennsylvania. Susan R. Luchansky, C’01, Melinda March, C’99, recent- was married to Jeffrey A. Eyler Brian Koenig, C’02, is the Bridget A. Moon, C’97, was ly took a position with Plant on June 8, 2002, at St. chief of the department of the married to Alan J. Advertising, Inc., in Baltimore, Michael’s Catholic Church in Emmitsburg Volunteer Pfeiffenberger, C’97, on May Md. The agency, located in the Mt. Airy, Md. Susan works as a Ambulance Company. 11, 2002. Bridget works for historic Power Plant in claims representative at State Omni House Behavioral Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, is Farm Automobile Insurance Richard Bradley (Brad) Health System, in Glen involved in integrated brand Company in Frederick, Md. Borchers, C’02, works for Burnie, Md., as an entitle- communications. Melinda is Jeffrey is a fire fighter in Brooks Financial Group in ments coordinator. Alan works an account executive and also Montgomery County, Md. Timonium, Md., as a regis- for Enterprise Rent a Car as a serves as a media coordinator. They live in Walkersville, Md. tered representative. ▲ senior loss control administra- She resides in Baltimore, Md. tor in Linthicum, Md. Gary P. Palank Jr., C’99, Anne H. Sluck, C’97, recently received the degree of Juris classicsweatshirt joined the Health Care Doctor from the University of Association of America (HCAA) Baltimore School of Law in May ■ Champion reverse weave crew as a legislative analyst in the of 2002. Gary’s father, Dr. Gary PLACE YOUR Washington, D.C., office. From Palank Sr., C’70, and his uncle, 12 oz. Full ath- HOLIDAY ORDERS October 2000 to August 2002, Dr. Edward Palank, C’67, were letic cut. Ribbed NOW! she served as the assistant director present to see him receive his neck. Seamless of alumni relations at the Mount. degree. Gary Jr. is employed in shoulders. Set in Currently enrolled in the Mount the legal department of the sleeves. Action MBA program, she is pursuing a accounting firm of KPMG in its side gussets. 4 3/4” career in government affairs. Baltimore, Md., office. ribbed cuffs and waistband. Rev. Cliff Bishop, S’98, Diocese Sizes: S-M-L-XL-XXL of Allentown, is now the new Retail $44.98 chaplain at the University of 2000 Kutztown in Pa. Call toll-free 800-468-1808 Rosemary (Garrett) Tortorella, or FAX 301-447-5629 Melissa Naill, C’99, recently C’00, and husband, Glen, cele- or e-mail [email protected]. To view our married Shawn DeHass. brated the birth of their daugh- entire selection, visit the Mount Bookstore and order ter, Therese Genevieve, online at www.bkstore.com/msmc. Andrew Lobley, C’99, earned December 28, 2001. Therese

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