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Colleges of the Fenway Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Carlo Faccini and Shannon McGilvreay get autographs from Chris Matthews of MSNBC's "Hardball" fame Chris Matthews Discusses Thoughts on 2006 Elections City Councilor Michael Ross, Emmanuel President Sister Janet Eisner, SND and Mayor of Thomas M. Menino Chris Matthews, journalist, author and host of MSNBC'S "Hardball" was In 1996, a group of local colleges in the Fenway th neighborhood of Boston united under a unique welcomed to Emmanuel College on November 13 to offer his prolific and collaboration seeking to expand students' acade­ engaging political views in a special presentation entitled "What The 2006 mic and social experiences, all the while contain­ ing the costs of higher education. On November Elections Tell Us About 2008." 2nd, the Colleges of the Fenway came together once again, this time to celebrate 10 years of Emmanuel President Sister Janet Eisner, SND, "The election isn't in 2008, it's next year," he collective accomplishments. ... CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 introduced Matthews in the the Jean Yawkey said. "The calendar is deceiving. Candidates Center's gymnasium to the audience of roughly have to get in the race now. Everyone thinks it's 1,000 people, which included Emmanuel way off and it's not. It's imminent." students, faculty and alumni as well as repre­ sentatives from nearby institutions and the local A presidential speechwriter for Jimmy Carter's American Catholicism community. In her address, Sister Janet praised administration, Matthews has worked for four Matthews as someone who has "believed in Democratic politicians including serving as the Scholar Speaks at challenge and transformed political discourse." top aide to long-time Speaker of the House of Representatives Tip O'Neill for six years. Annual Neal Lecture Louise Doherty Wyant Professor Dr. Patricia Herlihy also applauded Matthews in her A graduate of The College of the Holy Cross, opening address, suggesting specifically to those Matthews worked for 15 years as a print students aspiring to "go to Washington" to journalist, spending 13 years as Washington view his approach as a model for success. Bureau Chief for The San Francisco Examiner (1987-2000), and two years as a nationally "When he was [in Washington] it wasn't easy," syndicated columnist for The San Francisco she said. "He got himself over numerous Chronicle. He is also the host of "The Chris obstacles. He followed his dream and Matthews Show," a syndicated weekly news followed his passion." program produced by NBC Universal Television Distribution, as well as a regular commentator The 2004 recipient of the David Brinkley on NBC's "Today" show. Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism, Matthews discussed his thoughts on the recent The author of four best-selling books, Dr. David O'Brien 2006 elections, describing the overall results including New York Times best sellers David O'Brien, Ph.D., Loyola Professor of Roman as a "fascinating" and "very different type American: Beyond Our Grandest Notions Catholic Studies at the College of the Holy Cross of election" than the country has (2002) and Now, Let Me Tell You What I and nationally-recognized scholar in the history previously experienced. Really Think (2001), Matthews' first book, of American Catholicism, was the keynote Hardball: How Politics is Played (1988) speaker at the annual Sister Marie Augusta Neal, The only repeat winner of Outlook's famous is considered required reading in many pre-election Crystal Ball contest, Matthews college-level political science courses. SND Lecture on November 1st . He spoke on the also offered his predictions regarding the topic of "Discipleship and Citizenship: A Catholic looming 2008 Presidential Elections, which Many of Emmanuel's faculty and students Americanist Perspective" to an audience of 200 in he believes will be decided much sooner than shared their enthusiasm for the event, noticing the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall. most Americans realize. the outpour of local interest and appreciating .•• CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 •.• CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 I I

Academic Advising Program Wins National Award Emmanuel College's Academic recognize programs that docu­ Chris Matthews Advising Department's program, ment innovative and/or exem­ "Confronting the Complexities plary practices resulting in Discusses Thoughts and Challenges of Change," was improvement of academic advis­ selected as an Outstanding ing service. Emmanuel's program, on 2006 Elections Institutional Advising Program at directed by Senior Associate Dean the National Academic Advising of Academic Advising Carolyn Association's annual conference Caveny, includes academic th in Indianapolis on October 18 • advisors Matthew Champa, The College was one of four Sr. Mary T. Kelleher, SND, Senior Associate Dean of Academic Advising Carolyn Caveny (left) programs to be honored with this Alice Keohan and Zalika Taylor. receives the award. award in nationwide competition this year. "It was gratifying to be recog­ academic advising," said Caveny. nized by an organization of "I was equally delighted The Outstanding Advising one's peers for making significant that Emmanuel was in the Program Awards annually contributions to the field of national spotlight." Emmanuel Welcomes Former Governor Dukakis The Emmanuel College Democrats welcomed "He told me he wanted former Governor of Massachusetts and 1988 to run for Governor," Emmanuel student Adam Smith steps up to the mic to ask Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis said Dukakis. "And I th Matthews a follow-up question to campus on November 9 • Dukakis, the told him, 'you got to do longest-serving governor in the history of the what I did and what CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1... the efforts of the College Commonwealth, spoke to an audience of students people did for me.' Deval in obtaining such a high-caliber guest speaker and faculty in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture has some extraordinary qualities. One is that such as Matthews. Hall regarding the outcome of Election 2006, as he's a great listener. well as his own political experiences. "It's a good thing that the school brings these "I think what Deval has done is demonstrate types of personalities on campus, because it Citing a return to a "grass-rooted, precinct-based" unmistakably," he added, "how a political creates a conversation and Mr. Matthews is operation as the catalyst for Deval Patrick's recent unknown, who takes precinct-based, grass-roots a recognized name that attracts others from selection as Governor, Dukakis spoke of his campaigning seriously, can win and win big." around the Boston area," said Assistant relationship with the Governor-elect and the advice Professor of Political Science Petros Vamvakas. he supplied him last winter. "I hope we get to see more recognizable personalities on campus, because it's good for the ongoing discourse." Emmanuel Hosts Discussion on Present "I have heard nothing but positive feedback from students," said Student Government Association Situation in New Orleans President Michael Zakarian '07. "If you attended Sr. Sylvia Thibodeaux of the Sisters of the presentation you would have noticed that it the Holy Family of New Orleans came was not only Emmanuel students, staff, and to Emmanuel on November 6th for a faculty at this event but there were members conversation with the Emmanuel from the COF schools as well as Northeastern community on the present condition of and Emerson. New Orleans. Sr. Sylvia was joined by several Emmanuel students who did "It used to be that Emmanuel students would relief work in the city last semester. Sr. Sylvia Thibodeaux have to travel to those schools in order to hear such speakers," he added. "Now, they are coming here. It's an exciting time to Emmanuel Celebrates be at Emmanuel." United Nations Day

th EdIt. On October 24 , the College's Global Studies Molly Honan Department, Model UN Club and Emmanuel College History Organization (ECHO) came NewsW_ together to commemorate United Nations Day. The Bryan Mahoney ...... ,., event featured a panel of speakers that included (left to right): Andrew Ammon, Assistant Professor of Political Louise Doherty Wyant Professor Patricia Herlihy Science Petros Vamvakas, Wyant Professor Patricia Herlihy and GrapIIk Designa' The Office of Government, Associate Professor of Information Technology Gouri Banerjee and Assistant Professor of Political Science Petros Helen Smirnoudis Community and Public Relations 400 The Fenway Vamvakas, as well as Associate Professor of Development Goals," which she described as "some PhobIgnpIIIfS Boston, MA 02115 Information Technology Gouri Banerjee and of the most ambitious goals the UN has ever set for Merrill Shea pr@emmanueLedu student Andrew Ammon. Vamvakas marked the itself." Ammon, meanwhile, provided insight on his Carla Osberg www.emmanuel.eduiemmanueInews 61st birthday celebration of the UN with a discus­ experience at the Model United Nations and how it ., Emmanuel News is printed on recycled paper. sion on the "Future of the United Nations After has continued to alter his views as a political Iraq," while Banerjee lectured on the "Millennium science major. 2

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Merck-Emmanuel Partnership Reaches New Level

Merck Research Laboratories-Boston "This takes it to a whole new level," knowledge as it relates to improving "This sort of gift will allow us to has donated another $50,000 to she said. "Merck has been very the quality of science education and broaden the program a bit, and allow Emmanuel to support faculty-student generous and this award has really medical research. Our past experience us to get more students involved," research initiatives for the summer of expanded their support by allowing with summer interns from Emmanuel said Kurtz. "Merck has been an 2007. The contribution marks the Emmanuel to continue its summer College has enabled us to work with absolutely wonderful partner in company's largest endowment to-date research program." dedicated and talented students. helping the Emmanuel Science and further strengthens Emmanuel's We hope that our support for the Department move ahead. This is a partnership with Merck, which has Last year, Merck awarded $20,000 valuable Emmanuel College intern bigger gift that will go towards played a pivotal role in expanding the to the College for faculty-student program will allow students to gain helping us lay the foundation and College's research program since research programs, on top of assisting hands-on experience while working move in the direction we want to go." opening its doors in October 2004. Emmanuel's initiatives with continual with leading researchers in the funding for summer internships. biomedical sciences." Additionally, Emmanuel and Merck According to Vice President of The company also recently awarded have continued a joint Science Programs and Partnerships in scholarships to three Emmanuel While the selection of internship­ Seminar Series, with lectures from Education Sally Dias, the donation biology and chemistry students for candidates will not take place until the Merck scientists help on campus. came as a result of a discussion of the 2006-2007 based on outstanding spring semester, Assistant Professor of Most recently, Senior Research College's student summer research academic performance. Biology Josef Kurtz believes the most Chemist Matthew G. Stanton, Ph.D. program at the Science Advisory recent award may affect the selection spoke at the Janet M. Daley Library Council meeting in early October. "Our recent donation in support of process, which in previous years has Lecture Hall on the "Discovery of Dias expects the contribution to have the summer intern program is part of been on an invitational-basis. Novel Non-Peptidic Beta-Secretase th an immediate effect on Emmanuel the developing partnership between Although the science department is Inhibitors" on November 13 • A students and the research program, as Merck Research Laboratories­ currently working on a formal intern­ lecture by Merck's Director of it will allow 10-12 students the flexi­ Boston and Emmanuel College," said ship process, Kurtz still recommends Target Validation Pam Carroll, Ph. D. bility to participate in the program as Vice President of Basic Research and interested students contact faculty on "Discovering New Targets "Merck Interns" this summer. Site Head Lex Van der Ploeg, Ph.D. members in the research areas of their for Cancer" is scheduled for "As the College's neighbor, we are interest for further information. December 11 th. excited to both learn from and share Students Represent First-Year Seminar Faculty News

Program at Annual NECIT Conference Assistant Professor of Psychology Jennifer Fiebig was an invited speaker at the University of Munich Emmanuel students Dorothy Shanahan-Roberge '07 in unique positions as lAs, and hearing about their in October where she gave a talk on "The Career and Lindsay Baber '07 were recently just two of perspectives, in their own words, was invaluable. Development of Gifted American and German three students invited to present at the New They served as a bridge between faculty Adolescent Women." Additionally, she presented England Center for Inclusive Teaching's (NECIT) and students." with Erin Dalianis '07 a paper entitled "Change in annual conference, held at the University of Occupational Choices of Gifted American and Massachusetts Boston on October 21st. The FYS program, which compromises one-semes­ German Adolescents" at the annual conference for ter topical seminars unified under the theme, the New England Psychological Association in New The seniors were asked by Associate Professor "knowledge, values, and social change," is designed Hampshire. of Psychology Kimberly Smirles and Associate to introduce first-year students to the ways in which Professor of Management Mirtha Crisostomo to the liberal arts constructs knowledge. The program Assistant Professor of Performing Arts Thomas join them at the conference to provide their replaced the Cityscapes course last year and Schnauber's "In Memory of Henri Temianka" for personal perspectives regarding the First-Year provides new students the opportunity to enhance string orchestra was played by the Chamber Seminar (FYS) program after serving as their analytical abilities and engage in research in a Orchestra Kremlin on November 15th as part of a Instructional Assistants (IA) for the faculty variety of topics of their interest. concert at Tuckerman Hall in Worcester. members last year. Additionally, next month his piece "Tell Me About As Baber discovered, students may also get much This Piece, Leroy" for oboe and string orchestra, The opportunity turned out to be a positive more out of the FYS experience. his song cycle "Kleine Lieder" and his translation experience for both Shanahan-Roberge and Baber, from German into English of Cornelius Schnauber's whose goals were to create a stage of dialog "I think the biggest difference with having the "Richard und Felix" will be premiered. between the College and the NECIT - a faculty­ current FYS program versus Cityscapes is that based consortium of colleges and universities that students are more likely to build connections Special Instructor in the Education Department fosters faculty development for inclusive teaching with other students and professors due to the Elizabeth Hale recently signed a book contract and learning - in order to develop a strategy for more intimate setting," she said. with education publisher Stenhouse Publishers. the FYS program, currently in its second year She will be writing a book about teaching the craft of existence. Although Baber and Shanahan-Roberge are no of writing, which is scheduled to be published in longer eligible to participate in the program, as October 2007. She received her master's degree "It was a great opportunity to be invited and speak, only juniors are considered for IA positions, they from Columbia University's Teachers College, and a chance to meet and mingle with professors from are currently assisting with an outcome assessment her bachelor's degree from Barnard College. This other schools," said Shanahan-Roberge, who noted of the FYS. Both continue to look back fondly on information was incorrectly printed in the previous that Emmanuel was the only private, Catholic their experience as IA's as well, acknowledging the issue of Emmanuel News. institution represented at the conference. benefits the experience affords to every Emmanuel student involved. Assistant Professor of Art Megumi Naitoh received Although student participation at the conference is an emerging artist award from the National rare, Smirles and Crisostomo felt that the students' "I would highly recommend students to apply for Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts positions as IAs were a distinctive resource needed the IA positions," said Baber. "Not only was I able (NCECA), a professional association of individuals to be heard from by the NECIT audience. to push myself academically, I was able to help and organizations whose interests, talents and others adjust to college academic life. As someone careers are focused on the ceramic arts. Naitoh also "We realized that the voice of students is valuable whose primary goal is to help others, this program received a one-person exhibition at the Fuller Craft to our understanding of the effectiveness of our allowed me a unique opportunity to do so." Museum which is scheduled to run from March to pedagogy," said Smirles. "Additionally they were June of next year.

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Family Weekend Honors Traditions, Celebrates Community Contributions

Emmanuel College's annual Family Weekend, from 'go-to' person, with high energy and a strong th t October 13 _15 \ combined longstanding traditions commitment to Emmanuel.. ... recognized as a role with all new activities both on and off campus. model and a mentor to many in our community." From the Junior Ring and Tassel Ceremony and the Senior Cap and Gown Ceremony to Casino Night At the Senior Cap and Gown Ceremony, the Class and trips into the city, the weekend offered families of 2007 was honored, and the event's guest speaker the opportunity to experience both Emmanuel and was Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies Patrick Chviruk '07 Charla Lauriston '09 Boston. Sister Mary Johnson, SND. Sister Janet also offered remarks, as well as the investiture, a formal recogni­ Following a welcome address by President Sister tion of the tradition of the cap and gown. Janet Eisner, SND on Saturday morning, students, staff and faculty were honored for outstanding The Junior Ring and Tassel Ceremony featured a contributions to life at Emmanuel College. number of legacy students, with family members Individuals receiving Campus Life Award this year serving as sponsors during the event. These included: were: Director of Publications and Communications Chris DeLoria with both his mother, Kathleen Molly Honan, Director of Counseling Linda Jurgela, McInerney DeLoria '76, and his grandmother, Associate Professor of English Lisa Stepanski and Cecilia Donahue McInerney '43; Colleen Feehan students LaTe ish a Johnson, Mark Harrington, with her mother, Maureen Powers Feehan '77; Laura Bean, Melissa Carruth, Margaret Reid, Abigail Courage with her mother Carol Kemmitt Jennifer Marin, Isis Ortiz and Cathryn Lariviere. Courage '68; Anne Donnelly with her mother Maureen Delaney Donnelly '76; Lauren Giroux and The Saint Julie Billiart medal was awarded to her mother Anne Marie Hyland Giroux '63, Patrick Chviruk '07 who "exemplifies the true char­ Michaela Henry with her grandmother Dorothea acteristics of a leader: wisdom, courage, dedication Shea Hogan '49; and Molly Zuccarini and her aunt Campus Life Award recipients and respect." Charla Lauriston '09, the recipient of Kathryn Zuccarini Pisano '87. the Saint Catherine Medal, was characterized as "a

Staff News Lazaro Camacho, Jr. is the new Jennifer B. Grimmett has joined Bryan C. Mahoney joins the Office Tisha Stoutenburg is a new Assistant Assistant Director of Residence Life Emmanuel College as an of Government, Community and in the Admissions Office. She is a in Julie Hall. Prior to Emmanuel, Administrative Assistant/Media Public Relations as a News Writer. graduate of the State University of Camacho was the hall director of the Equipment Coordinator in the He received a Bachelor of Arts in New York where she received a Diversity House at the University of Cardinal Cushing Library. Previously, journalism from Fairfield University. Bachelor of Arts in history. Previously, . He holds a Master of Grimmett was an administrative Prior to Emmanuel, Mahoney was she was an accounting and financial Science in human Development and assistant at Coolidge Corner the sports editor of the Greenwich advisor assistant at the Valley Group, family studies and a Bachelor of Clubhouse in Brookline. She studied Post in Greenwich, CT, as well as Inc, in Kingston, NY. Science in physical education and psychology at Meredith College an assistant track coach for Fairfield exercise science from the University and also attended North Carolina College Prep School. Emily Watson joins Emmanuel as of Rhode Island. State University. Admissions Counselor. She has a Tina O'Shea has joined Emmanuel bachelor's degree in creative writing Walesk Dube joins the Emmanuel Neil Jordan is a new Chemical Hygiene as a new Student Financial Services from and a master's staff as a Technical Support Specialist. Officer in the Science Department. Representative. She holds a Bachelor degree in literature and writing from Previously, Dube was a customer He received a master's degree from of Science in sociology from Salem the University of Massachusetts service engineer at Xerox in Canton Northeastern University and a State College. Previously, she was a Amherst. Prior to Emmanuel, she and also served as a multimedia bachelor's degree from Doane College. financial aid processor/student loan was a teaching associate for the technician at Simmons College. He is Prior to Emmanuel, Jordan was a specialist and student accounts UMass Department of English as a graduate of Wentworth Institute of program assistant and teaching assis­ representative at Gibbs College. well as an editorial assistant and Technology where he earned a tant for the Biotechnology Department assistant managing editor for bachelor's degree in computer at Northeastern University. jubilat Literary Magazine. engineering technology with an empha­ sis on electronic devices and systems.

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Colleges of the Fenway Celebrates 10th Anniversary

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1. .. and the Colleges of the Fenway Members of the consortium - consortium only adds to the Emmanuel College, Massachusetts vibrancy. Ten years ago, the COF College of Art, Massachusetts was formed to foster cooperation College of Pharmacy and Health among member institutions so we Sciences, Simmons College, could share resources and develop a Wentworth Institute ofTechnology common infrastructure. But, over and Wheelock College - gathered at the past decade, the COF has Simmons College to pay tribute to flourished and become a dynamic the alliance, as well as to honor partnership which has enabled each those who have been instrumental institution to offer students, faculty in furthering the success of and staff more opportunities than Vice President for Student Affairs Director of Student Center Services the partnership. were possible before:' Patricia Rissmeyer Marybeth Thomas

Sister Janet Eisner, SND, who had Three members of the Emmanuel Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the founding vision for the COF a community were also honored at who spoke at the event which decade ago, was honored alongside the event for their contributions to announced the COF in 1996, was in her fellow founding presidents with the collaboration. Vice President for attendance along with State the Vision Award. The lone remain­ Student Affairs Patricia Rissmeyer Representative Jeffrey Sanchez and ing active president from the COF's received the Catalyst Award for her Boston City Councilor Michael P. inception, Sister Janet pr~ised the initiatives with the COF Student Ross. Menino shared his enthusiasm collaboration for the opportunities Affairs group, Director of Student with the continuing progress and it has created for Emmanuel and Center Services Mary Beth Thomas growth of the COF. the Fenway community. was awarded the Unsung Hero Award for her tireless contributions "The most important thing we can Assistant Professor of Performance Arts "The Colleges of the Fenway "behind the scenes;' and Assistant do today is educate our children Thomas Schnauber collaboration has opened so many Professor of Performing Arts and you can't do these things doors for Emmanuel College Thomas Schnauber was recognized alone;' he said. "Everyone has to "We are Boston's hidden university;' students, both academically and as an Emerging Collaborator as a come together and say 'we can he added. "By collaborating we've socially;' she said. "We are fortunate new member of the COF communi­ make a difference; and [COF] has learned to make beautiful to be in a neighborhood so rich in ity who has demonstrated strong made a difference. music together:' culture, academic reputation, collaborative behavior. scientific advancement and activity,

American Catholicism Scholar Speaks at Annual Neal Lecture

CONTINUED FROM PAGE I. .. "I thought there would have been Widely recognized as a leading more effort from the Democratic authority on the Roman Catholic Party in regard to an outreach to Church and Catholic Social the Catholic religion;' said O'Brien. Teaching, O'Brien addressed topics regarding his examination of O'Brien also cited the Catholic contemporary issues of politics as Church's longstanding commitment they relate to Catholicism in the to social justice and this commit­ . He outlined the ment's connection to politics. He transformation of the political/ referred to the lecture's namesake ­ religious relationship - specifically Sister Marie Augusta Neal '42, through the last 60 years of professor of sociology at Emmanuel presidential elections - noting for 37 years - and her focus on the shift from "tremendous" issues of social justice and women Catholic involvement during in the Church. O'Brien had worked "I was very impressed by Dr. The 'founding director of the Center the World War II era to the recent with Sister Marie Augusta Neal O'Brien's thoughtful and nuanced for Religion, Ethics, and Culture at "division of patriotism" and over the years, and followed her look at voting trends among the College of the Holy Cross, disproportioned political influence teachings and writings. Catholic Americans;' said Associate O'Brien is also the recipient of the within Catholic life and discourse. Professor of English Lisa M. Theodore M. Hesburgh Award for O'Brien invited the group of Stepanski, Ph.D. "It's clear that he's a outstanding contributions to O'Brien questioned the disparity of students, alumni, faculty and deeply faithful man who values the Catholic higher education by the religious outreach between political friends of the College to avoid traditions and teachings of the Association of Catholic Colleges and parties as well, noting the signifi­ political homelessness, ending his Church and draws on them in his Universities. The author of eight cant efforts of the GOP in the most lecture with a quote from Pope intellectual and personal life. His books, he has spoken and written recent presidential election to court John Paul II that read: "The building insights helped me better under­ extensively on issues of social and the religious vote. He also shared of a more just humanity and a more stand how I can use Catholic social economic justice. data on the lack of effort from the united international community is teachings to cast an informed vote Democratic side, particularly given not just a dream or a vain ideal. It is in the upcoming elections:' the historical connection of a moral imperative, a sacred duty:' Catholics to the Democratic Party. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2006 5

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Volleyball Wins Third-Straight GNAC Title

Winning the Great Northeast Athletic tournament for the third-straight "Amanda has been the anchor of our Conference (GNAC) championship season. Although the Saints suffered defense and has been absolutely took on greater meaning this year defeat at the hands of No.3 Amherst amazing out there," said Seid, who for the Emmanuel women's College 3-0 in the first round on finished up his 18th season at the t volleyball team. November 9 \ players and coaches helm of the Saints' program. "She is alike remain positive about the all over the court and is relentless. Playing without senior captain and outcome of their season and success She makes our hitters look good with First-Team All-GNAC selection Amy in the GNAC. her back-row play. As for Meagan, Miklus, who was rushed to the hospi­ she has really come a long way this tal for an emergency appendectomy on "Winning the GNAC tournament season. During the playoffs, she was October 30th one day before the start was such an awesome feeling," said consistent in limiting the opposition's of the conference tournament, the sophomore Lindsey Parker, who middles while providing some offen­ Saints were forced to overcome more earned the tournament's Most Valuable sive punch when needed. She has than just a rigorous playoff schedule in Player award, on top of First-Team definitely been an integral part of the order to claim their third-straight All-Conference and GNAC Player of success of the Saints this season." GNAC crown. the Year distinctions this season. "Especially with this group of girls. With the end of the 2006 season also "It's tough enough winning one title," I think we all would agree it wouldn't marking the conclusion of Miklus' said GNAC Coach of the Year, Joe have been as exciting if we didn't have collegiate career, who was cleared to Seid. "But three consecutive? That's a such a great team to share it with." participate in the NCAA tournament monumental task. The loss of Amy but limited in her role, Seid now made it an even greater task, but the Playing in their final GNAC tourna­ faces the daunting task of replacing team really rallied around her and ment as Emmanuel athletes, senior a graduating class that garnered an "Playing as a Saint has been an honor made up for her loss. I think it helps standouts Kendra Barry and Beth impressive list of accolades during its and it's been even more of an honor when your team has such great chem­ Ferriera continued to provide solid time at Emmanuel, including GNAC playing with my teammates," said istry and really understands what it leadership on the court, combining for Rookie of the Year, Player of the Year Miklus. "The difference between our takes to win." 42 assists, 29 digs and 16 kills in the and Tournament MVP honors. While team and other teams is the closeness, finals, ultimately earning spots on the the Saints will surely miss the senior love and respect that each of us has With Miklus cheering on her team­ All-Tournament team. Sophomore trio, for Miklus and her classmates, for one another. I will miss the times mates from the sidelines, the Saints Amanda Machado (14 digs) and junior the experiences they've had together being able to play with my teammates (21-10) defeated Rivier College for the Meagan McGivern (nine blocks) also as members of the volleyball team and I wish the best of luck to each second-consecutive year in the confer­ shone brightly on the night, earning will continue to be ones they won't player, and to the growth and respect ence finals, extending their winning themselves much praise from the soon forget. of this program." streak to 17-straight games and earn­ Saints' long-time head coach. ing an automatic bid to the NCAA

Saints Win New England Club Baseball Championship

Almost a week after his team's strong pitching and a key four-run Director of Resident Life at the performance at the New England showing in the eighth to take home College. "We lost a lot of games early Club Baseball Championship, it was the title in their inaugural season in the on and it would have been easy for still hard for Coach Tom Vadala to NECBA. The victory came just three them to say 'let's pack it up.' But put his feelings into words. But who days after the squad's improbable 4-2 they didn't, and that's when the can blame him? win over Holy Cross for the division character of the team started to championship title, a team that had shine through." After all, it was Vadala, now Assistant defeated the Saints twice during the Director of Student Financial Services, regular season. "No one expected us to even be who first started the program back in competitive in the league, even the 2003 during his time as an Emmanuel "Going into our division playoff game league's commissioner," added student. And it was Vadala along with versus Holy Cross, we knew that the Piccirillo, who noted the difference fellow coach Trent Pinto that guided odds were stacked against us in terms between male student enrollment the Saints to a 9-6 come-from-behind of size, experience and resources," said at Emmanuel compared to victory over Northeastern on October co-captain Rocky Piccirillo. "The Northeastern's is roughly 7,000. "It's always been about representing 28th to claim the New England Club difference was that we were playing "We thought differently .. .it's such the school," he said. "As far as where Baseball crown. with a purpose. We knew that we had an incredible Cinderella story in that it's going next year, hopefully the win worked too hard to sell ourselves short many of us did not even play high will bring more exposure and let every­ "It was wonderful to see how hard - we just laid it all out on the line." school baseball." one know there's another team out the guys worked," said Vadala. "It there representing the student body." wasn't about anything else but playing Both wins were especially sweet for the While both Pinto and Vadala expect baseball and representing the school. coaches, who enjoyed watching the the team's recent accomplishments to It was just everyone working hard team evolve into a championship­ affect interest in the program next for each other." contender after experiencing an array season, Vadala isn't overly concerned of early season struggles. with his squad's chances of defending Despite falling behind 5-1 in the third its title. After all, for him, it was never r.,.. inning, the Saints (6-8) slowly chipped "We faced a lot of adversity at the about winning in the first place. away at the Huskies lead, utilizing start," said Pinto, also an Assistant

6 Saints Earn First GNAC Men's Soccer Suffers Final Appearance since '97 Early Exit from GNACs

Mer earning its first showing in Junior Kathleen O'Shea, the GNAC finals since the 1997 meanwhile, was named a First­ season, the women's tennis team Team Doubles All-Conference fell to top-seeded Simmons selection. Donnelly also finished College, 7-2, on October 30th . runner-up in the Rookie of the The Saints (14-3) captured Year voting, after an impressive doubles wins from the tandem of freshman campaign that included junior Anna Marie Podnecky and a 24-6 overall record in singles freshman standout Lauren and doubles play. Donnelly - who defeated their opponents 9-7 at first doubles - The Saints, who entered the and junior Jamie Kenyon and GNAC tournament as the third­ freshman Nory Hayes (8-2 at seed, earned a spot in the finals second doubles). after upsetting second-seeded Lauren Donnelly Western New England - the only "I thought we played really other team beside Simmons to well," said Podnecky, who defeat them during the regular future, especially considering no Mark Iannucci suffered a loss at No. 1 singles season. Emmanuel defeated the players will be lost to graduation. despite beating Simmon's top Golden Bears, 6-3, posting wins The men's soccer team wrapped up its season player during the regular season. from Podnecky, Donnelly, "I was very proud of their 14-3 on October 29th with a 3-0 loss to Norwich "We were the underdog team, Robinson and junior Katie Silva record, but more proud of the University in the quarterfinal round of the GNAC but 1 think we played as well as at singles. way they followed coaching tournament. All three Cadets' goals came from we could." advice and supported each starting forward Rob Harlow. Senior goalkeeper For Head Coach Rob Miller, other," he said. "The win at Dan Campagna, playing in his final game as a For her strong performance who returned to Emmanuel three WNEC in the playoffs was one Saint, finished with seven saves. Emmanuel throughout the season, Podnecky years ago after spending time as of the most satisfying in my finished the year with a program-best eight wins, - along with Donnelly and junior the head men's coach at Boston coaching career. 1 am really seven losses, and one tie. Cat Robinson - was honored College and Boston University, looking forward to next season with a spot on the Second-Team the 2006 season was one that and feel so fortunate that not one Singles All-Conference squad. showed great promise for the member of the team is a senior." Saints Upset in Opening Round of Cross Country Competes in Division III GNAC Tournament New England Championships

The men's and women's cross country teams On October 28t\ the concluded the 2006 season on November 11 t\ women's team fought ,. taking part in the largest NCAA Division III New through inclement England Championship in regional history. Hosted weather conditions to by Springfield College, the women's team placed place second out of eight 27th out of 48 scoring teams (53 total), while the teams in the GNAC men placed 38th out of 45 scoring teams (50 total). Championship, finishing behind champion Western Christine Gaspar completed an impressive sopho­ New England College. A' , more campaign for the Saints, finishing 123'd out of Gaspar again finished as 321 competitors and covering the 6k course in a the top Saints' runner, time of 25:19. Junior Emily McCaffrey was the traversing the 5k course second Saint harrier across the line in a time of in a time of 21:39, good 26:45, followed closely by senior Karis Yusavitz for fifth place as well as Christine Gaspar Erin Kelly (26:47) and sophomore Cathryn Lariviere in a time All-Conference honors. of 26:53. Freshman Amanda Strout finished in McCaffrey and Yusavitz again followed closely The women's soccer team fell to seventh-seeded 202nd place with a time of 27:41 while senior behind, finishing in 13th and 15t\ respectively, while Simmons College 2-1 on October 29th in the Dorothy Shanahan-Roberge and sophomore Lariviere (17th ) and Strout (22 nd ) rounded out the opening round of the GNAC tournament. The Kim Hill finished in 207th and 262nd respectively. scoring for the Saints. Shanahan-Roberge, running Saints, who entered the tournament as the in her final league championship, came in just second-seed, jumped out to an early lead after For the men's team, senior co-captains Carlos behind the point scorers with a time of 23:16 and a senior forward Catherine Bruno scored off a cross Escobar and Pat Chviruk led the charge one 23,d place overall finish. from senior forward Nicole Davis, 25 minutes last time for the Saints, placing 167th and 264t\ into the match. Simmons, however, was able to respectively. Juniors T.J. Griffis (211 th ) and On the men's side, Escobar led the way once again capitalize on a direct kick and a breakaway goal Matt Hickey (215 th ) finished the 8k course in times for the Saints, who as a team finished in seventh in the 76'h minute to put an end to the Saints' of 30:35 and 30:47, while freshman Ben Watson place. Escobar navigated the slippery 8k course in a impressive season. Emmanuel finished the closed out the scoring for the Saints with a time of time of 31:35 good for 14th overall. Griffis crossed season with a combined record of 7-9-2 and a 32:37, good for 257,h place. the line 32 seconds later, good for 23,d place, while 6-2-1 conference mark. Bruno and junior Mattson, Hickey and Chviruk rounded out the top Erin Kelly earned spots on the Second-Team , ' five for the Saints. All-Conference squad.

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Saints Win Tip-Off Tourney; Seek Redemption in 2006-2007 It's uncommon for a coach and his taking anything for granted anymore. game in 05-06 while also leading the efforts, Paez was named the team to feel a sense of dissatisfaction We're much more motivated to get team in assists (93). Bushman also tournament's Most Valuable Player after a 23-8 season. Then again, back to the championship." enters the season looking to add to for the second year in a row, adding Head Coach Andy Yosinoff and an already impressive resume which 11 assists and nine steals to go along the Emmanuel College women's Leading the way for the Saints includes being the top-returning scorer with her 35 points. Iman Davis basketball team are anything but this season will be senior captains from last year after averaging 11.5 (26 points, 11 assists) and Johnson a common tandem. LaTeisha Johnson and Catherine points per game. (19 points, 16 rebounds) earned spots Gallant, who return to the hardwood on the All-Tournament team as well, After failing to win the Great after impressive campaigns last season. Looking to utilize his deep bench, while Tommia Davis recorded her Northeast Athletic Conference Johnson landed a spot on the GNAC Yosinoff also expects to exploit his first collegiate double-double, adding (GNAC) for the first time since 2000- Second-Team All-Conference strong crop of newcomers, including 10 points and grabbing 12 rebounds ultimately ending their streak of five squad - her third straight all-confer­ transfers Ashley Wolfe, Jillian Degnan on the weekend. consecutive NCAA tournament ence selection - after averaging 10.3 and Jackie Pannell and freshmen appearances - the Saints are looking points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Abigail Brenkach, Tommia Davis With plenty of other opponents on at the 2006-2007 season as a Gallant, meanwhile, was a consistent and Iman Davis, a group he described the Saints' schedule having already chance to redeem themselves for contributor throughout the season, as his "best recruiting class in many garnered national recognition this last season's "disappointments." earning the starting center role during years." He's also been impressed pre-season, including No.3 Bowdoin the second half of the year. Yosinoff with the play of junior forward College who Emmanuel hosts on After a number of significant setbacks will look to his two captains to display Maura Mooney since the postseason January 6th, it appears as though a year ago - including a 64-61 defeat exceptional leadership throughout the last winter. the Saints' road back to the top to Western New England College that winter, as well as playa significant promises to provide them with ended a 72 game regular-season role in unifying the squad. "She really came on in the ECAC plenty of challenges along the way. conference win streak, the longest in tournament," he said. "She's really Division III history - Yosinoff and his "Half of our team is new, which shown the biggest improvement of For Yosinoff and his crew, however, ,r team enter the season armed with a is a big issue," he said. "They'll any of my returning players." the difficult journey may be just the renewed mentality and focus. play an important role in creating remedy they need to rediscover their chemistry and getting everyone to Collectively, the Saints have already wmnmg ways. Oh, and in case you were wondering, know each other." shown a great deal of promise this they also have every intention of season, winning the 23,d annual "I feel we have the makings of a very reclaiming their rightful spot on the Assisting the captains with the six Tip-Off tournament by defeating good team if they all stay focused and GNAC throne. newcomers will be junior guards Wesleyan University 70-63 for the work hard," he said. "We have high Jade Paez and Brittany Bushman, championship. Paez was the leading expectations every year. It's not a "I think it's been a motivation for me who earned GNAC Second and Third­ scorer for the Saints in the finals as success if we don't win the conference and my players since we lost back in Team All-Conference selections last well as in their opening round victory and go to the NCAAs, and our fans March," said Yosinoff, who enters his season, respectively. Paez returns to against Salve Regina, which the know that. They expect a lot out of us 30th season at Emmanuel. "We're not the courts after netting 9.8 points per women easily won, 67-47. For her and we don't like to disappoint them."

Men's Basketball Opens Season with High Expectations It's hard to put together a better season starters, returning after a stellar "He showed a lot of inner strength Williams-Hinton - the Saints suffered than the one the Emmanuel College rookie campaign that saw him set a and I expect this to be a huge, a tough 80-77 defeat. They endured

, ,.. men's basketball team did last winter. new school record for most points in breakout season for him." a similar fate in the consolation game a single season (423). Spellman led against the College of Staten Island Finishing the season with a 20-8 the Saints with 15.1 points per game Classmates Levi Smith and Rob as well, opening up a slight lead in the overall record and a 17-1 mark in the and contributed 8.0 rebounds per Williams-Hinton will again join first 20 minutes, only to be overtaken Great Northeast Athletic Conference contest, ultimately garnering GNAC Lindsey in the starting rotation. Last down the stretch and falling by a score (GNAC), the Saints set a program Rookie of the Year distinctions as year, the 6-foot-7 Smith was the top of 83-77. record for most wins in a season, well as a spot on the Third-Team shot-blocker in the GNAC, finishing entered the conference tournament as All-Conference squad. the season with a school record 62 The Saints next chance to put their the top seed, and even earned their blocks to earn himself a spot on the first win on the board will be on first-ever Eastern Collegiate Athletic "He's going to have a big bull's-eye Third-Team All-Conference squad. November 28th when they host Conference bid. on his back and he knows it," said Williams-Hinton, meanwhile, over­ Amherst College. As for the remainder Jackson. "He's a great shooter and came injury to earn the starting point of their schedule, a strong mix of But the best part of last season? For rebounder, but the thing is he also has guard gig a year ago, averaging 12.6 challenging GNAC match-ups as well Head Coach Jamahl Jackson, entering incredible vision." points per game and establishing a new as tough out-of-conference games - just his third year at the helm of Emmanuel mark with 53 steals. While including Bates and Salem State, both the Saints' program, it was knowing Fellow captain Brian Lindsey returns the Saints will look for him to produce of which were nationally-ranked last his core group of players would be for his junior season as a starting another strong season this year, he'll year - awaits the eager Saints. Not to returning to the hardwood for another forward in the Saints' lineup, after also have to do so in another position, mention two meetings with rival go-around this season. earning Third-Team All-Conference as Jackson expects to utilize him Emerson College which upset the and leading the team in rebounding in his more "natural position" of Saints in the conference semi-finals "We want to build upon what we've (8.4 rpg) a year ago. Described by his shooting guard. last year. started, so it's great to have the core of coach and teammates as the group's the guys coming back," said Jackson, "best defender and most complete Jackson and his boys recently dived "This year the expectations are greater who was named GNAC Coach of the player," the New Orleans native headfirst into the 2006-07 season, and our goals are higher," said Year last season. "We've got guys who will be looked upon for his strength hosting the 6th annual Emmanuel Spellman. "We will take each game already know the system, so it's going and leadership. College Tip-Off Tournament on one at a time, but our ending goal will th to be easy to build from there." November 18 • Despite leading at the be to become GNAC champions and "He endured a lot last year with half in their opening contest against make the NCAA tournament." Sophomore co-captain Mack Spellman Hurricane Katrina, but he stayed in Gwynedd Mercy College - and a highlights the group of veteran school and persevered," said Jackson. sensational 35-point effort from

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