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A Remarkable first-year Speaks Out [ page 7 ]

uncovering history Archeological Sites Discovered in Southern Maryand [ page 11 ]

Alan Paskow On writing an Academic Book [ page 15 ]

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Executive Board page 7 Paul Schultheis ’98, President A Remarkable winter 2011, vol. xxxiii, No. 1 Danielle Troyan ’92, Vice President Angie Harvey ’83, Secretary First-Year www.smcm.edu/mulberrytree Eunice Aikins-Afful ’95, Paliamentarian Speaks Out Jim Wood ’61, Treasurer Editor Lee Capristo For first-year, first-generation college student Elected Voting Members Alumni Editor Shakiera Stokes a St. Mary’s College Alice Arcieri ’03 Kathy Cummings education is a family opportunity, the Mary Wheatman Body ’79 Design Brian Briggs ’08 chance to right a legacy of hard knocks. Skelton Design Emily Brown ’10 [ page 7 ] Photographer Susan Davis Butler ’73 Bill Wood Barbara Dinsenbacher ’56 page 11 Editorial Board Laurel Tringali Eierman ’84 Karen Anderson, Mary Wheatman Body Sean Floyd ’06 Uncovering ’79, Kathy Cummings, Barbara Geehan, S. Jae Lim ’09 Elizabeth Graves ’95, Nairem Moran ’99, Ryan McQuighan ’05 History Karen Raley ’94, Keisha Reynolds ’96, Maureen Silva, Ben Toll ’06, Joe Urgo Laurie Menser ’01 Two amazing pieces of Southern Maryland R. Andrew Mosley ’00 Publisher Brian Murphy ’75 history were discovered along the shores of Office of Advancement St. Mary’s College of Maryland Jeremy Pevner ’09 the Wicomico River this year. 18952 East Fisher Road Todd Purring ’86 St. Mary’s City, Maryland 20686 Amanda Kellaher Walker ’01 Drew Weaver ’98 page 15 The Mulberry Tree is published by St. Mary’s Student Member College of Maryland, Maryland’s public hon- [ page 11 ] The Mentor & ors college for the liberal arts and sciences. It is Camille Campanella ’12 produced for alumni, faculty, staff, trustees, the The Teacher local community, and friends of the College. Chapter Presidents Professor of philosophy emeritus Alan The magazine is named for the famous Cathy Hernandez Ray ’77 mulberry tree under which the Calvert colonists Southern Maryland Chapter President Paskow (1929–2011) on writing an signed a treaty of friendship with the Yaocomico people and on the trunk of which public notices Brenda Robinson ’85 academic book; philosophy professor were posted in the mid-1600s. The tree endured Black Alumni Chapter President Sybol Anderson on learning from Dr. long into the 19th century and was once a popu- lar meeting spot for St. Mary’s students. The Kristi Jacobs Woods ’97 Paskow and passing knowledge to the next illustration of the mulberry tree on the cover Western Maryland Chapter President was drawn in 1972 by Earl Hofmann, artist-in- genereation. residence when St. Mary’s College President Vacant Renwick Jackson launched the magazine. Baltimore Chapter President Copyright 2011 Vacant departments The opinions expressed in The Mulberry Tree D.C. Chapter President are those of the individual authors and not nec- 2 president’s Letter essarily those of the college. The editor reserves [ page 15 ] Staff the right to select and edit all material. Manu- 3 College News scripts and letters to the editor are encouraged Beth Byrd and may be addressed to Editor, The Mulberry Associate Director of Alumni Relations cover: 19 alumni Connection Tree, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 18952 E. Shakiera Stokes ’15. Fisher Rd., St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. Nezia Munezero Kubwayo ’08 32 philanthropy Photo by Bill Wood. Photographs and illustrations may not be Alumni Relations Coordinator reproduced without the express written 36 From the Archives David Sushinsky ’02 opposite: consent of St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Director of Alumni Relations There’s nothing quite like Seahawk spirit!

St Mary’s College | The Mulberry Tree | winter 2011 | 1 a letter from the president passages and College renewals News

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2 | St Mary’s College | The Mulberry Tree | winter 2011 St Mary’s College | The Mulberry Tree | winter 2011 | 3 “As St. Mary’s College trustee Kenneth Doutt ’12 and Jonathan emeritus J. Frank Raley has reminded Wagner ’12 fine-tune the skin of their bamboo boat. Below left, me, our mission is to provide an elite professors David Kung and Sandy education that is not elitist. Our Ganzell paddled hard in “We Grade You.” Below right, “Lost classes are for all classes.” Johnson” savors victory. Smart Math Fondly The math wing of Schaefer Remembered Hall was buzzing this summer with students from the Emerg- Joseph A. Carroll, a member ing Scholars Program, a part of of the college’s the Research Experiences for housekeeping Undergraduates funded by the staff for the National Science Foundation. St. past 20 years Mary’s has conducted its own died July 17, Boats Aplenty Emerging Scholars Program in 2011, at age 66. Registration for the 38th Gover- the past, but this was the first to A native of St. nor’s Cup Yacht Race August be funded by NSF and open to Mary’s County, he joined the 5-6 was at a 10-year high, helped non-St. Mary’s students. U.S. Army after graduating from by significant changes that high school and served in South included the introduction of a Korea. He worked in Baltimore cruising class and a staggered start. at Brooks-Huff Tire Co. before moving back to St. Mary’s New Pub County. Students, faculty, and staff have a new late-night venue for food and drink: The Pub, open Thursdays through Sundays. Not having to head off campus for a midnight snack has been embraced by all; a liquor license is in the works. Alan K. Paskow, professor Students Outwit the Profs emeritus, died April 5, 2011, at Inauguration age 71. He taught philosophy at With a decree that “today marks Two student teams in October’s annual Great Bamboo Boat St. Mary’s from 1981-2005. He is a new beginning and a reaffirma- Race outpaced the legendary professors’ team, pushing “We survived by his wife, Jacqueline, tion,” Joseph R. Urgo formally Grade You,” captained by David Kung, associate professor of a professor emerita of foreign was installed as president of St. Mary’s College of Maryland mathematics, to a third place finish. “Lost Johnson,” captained languages and culture who also taught at St Mary’s College, on Saturday, March 26. by Kenneth Doutt ’12 took first and “Windsurfing,” captained and his daughter Linnea, 35, a Andrew Surgent ’12 The day began with a ribbon- by took second. professor at Pratt Institute of Art cutting ceremony for the new St. in Brooklyn. Read more on Alan Mary’s Arboretum Association, an Please president and dean of admis- on page 15. effort led by Urgo’s wife, Lesley, a sions and financial aid in January founder of the association. Then, during Urgo’s inauguration cer- Welcome 2012. Goldsmith was formerly emony, their son, George Urgo, Photo: Bill Woo d Beth Rushing has been named at Scripps College in California, sang “I’m Ready” by Willie Dixon, Students, parents, and alumni celebrated the grand opening of the new campus Pub vice president for academic where she served as vice president giving the event complete family on October 1 during Family Weekend. affairs and dean of faculty. She of institutional advancement and involvement. The day ended with was previously vice chancel- before that, vice president and a gathering of faculty, students, lor for academic affairs and a dean of admission and financial staff, alumni, and Urgo’s friends George Urgo, above, performs professor of interdisciplinary arts aid. Laura Bayless was promot- and mentors from years past. at his father’s inauguration. and sciences at the University of ed from dean of students to vice The students also conducted an Washington Tacoma. Patricia president and dean of students. “InURGOration” variety show in the evening. Goldsmith, of Scripps College Bayless joined St. Mary’s in 2008. in California, becomes vice

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A Remarkable first-year Speaks Out

By Keisha Reynolds

college education, for many, is a milestone for personal success. But for first-year, first-gen- eration college student Shakiera Stokes, a St. Mary’s College education is a family opportunity. It is the chance to right a legacy of hard knocks and to choose an alternate Apath rather than the one she was traveling, plagued with valleys of gang violence, drug use, and unstable residency, causing her to move 13 times before she finished high school.

“I’m doing this [attending college] so that I can and met 2007 St. Mary’s graduate, Robin Ricks. take care of my family,” said Stokes. “We don’t At the time, Ricks was a career counselor for have much. And, if you’re from where I’m from, CollegeBound. She was also a CollegeBound you don’t make it past the ninth grade.” In fact, graduate herself. this was the case for her mother whom Shakeira “I first met Shakiera when she signed up for helped tutor to obtain her General Equivalency the mentoring program I started for the girls Diploma (GED). at New Era,” said Ricks. “She was the only Shakiera’s turning point came in several freshman in a group of 20. That in itself says forms. “I watched Freedom Writers and some- something about Shakiera. She was just finding thing changed,” said Shakiera. “It taught me her voice, but wasn’t afraid of being among the you’re not the only one in the world struggling. older students.” I personally didn’t think I could graduate [high Shakiera realized the value of the helping school] because no one else in my family ever hand she had in Robin. “Ms. Ricks didn’t have did,” said Stokes. to come back to [Baltimore City] New Era after That notion was turned on its head when graduating from St. Mary’s and John’s Hop- Shakiera entered New Era Academy, a small, kins, but she did,” said Stokes. “She made sure college-preparatory school in Baltimore City, we were okay when it came to college, from

6 | St Mary’s College | The Mulberry Tree | winter 2011 St Mary’s College | The Mulberry Tree | winter 2011 | 7 driving me to scholarship interviews to read- life…having accomplishments and winning,” ing all of my essays. And it wasn’t just for me said Stokes. “Use that energy to make and my friends,” said Stokes. “She did this for As valedictorian, “I specifically put into my the whole school.” speech, ‘don’t feel sorry for me because every- you better. Prove them wrong. Ricks worked hard to keep her students en- one has a story. There are people worse off than gaged in academic success. “I wanted to expose me. The only thing you have to worry about is You don’t have to be number my students to the same things I was exposed giving back and never giving up.’” to,” said Ricks. Following in her own path, Robin Ricks modeled that adage to her stu- one to the world, you just have Ricks encouraged Shakiera to participate in dents. “I recommend St. Mary’s to my students the Page Program, a two-week program work- because of the family atmosphere and because to be number one to you.” ing with the House of Delegates; Law Links at there are programs in place so that our kids the Murphy Firm where she assisted lawyers; won’t fail. Getting to college and getting through and Teen Court, where she volunteered and college are two different things and as a guid- provided arrested teens with alternative sanc- ance counselor, I look at the retention num- tions to avoid having criminal records. bers.” Six students were admitted to St. Mary’s Once Shakiera was engaged academically, College under Ricks’ mentorship. what started as friendly academic competition “St. Mary’s can be a culture shock for some- with a classmate would eventually catapult one coming from an inner city. You’re used to Stokes into claiming the number one academic hearing sirens and being in another environ- position for her class. “I was sick of my class- ment and mindset. I made it through St. Mary’s mate being number one,” explained Stokes. “So because of my support system and I wanted to I started to pick up my pace and strive for salu- share that with my students,” explained Ricks. tatorian, the position second to valedictorian.” Despite being offered a full scholarship Before long, Stokes was taking only honors to Towson University, Shakiera decided St. classes and even got involved in a protest de- Mary’s College was the right fit. “It was pretty bating the closing of an AP calculus course. and small and I felt like it was more of a family. “We were really getting political and we never When I visited, people kept speaking to me and had that type of thinking before because now I figured I couldn’t have that at a big college—I we realized what we needed,” said Stokes. “I want you to know my name.” ended up graduating with a 5.0, a 100.41%,” It seems that many will. As a first-year student explained Stokes. Shakiera was selected as and DeSousa-Brent scholar, there’s a buzz in the CollegeBound Scholar of the Year from 22 air about Shakiera—some have heard her speak scholars, representing 22 high schools across about her life, many are waiting to see what she Baltimore City. will accomplish. No matter what, Shakiera’s wit, “Oh my God, I was so happy. I was just…” personality and style stand out. “I always taught paused Stokes not able to put her emotions my girls to be who they are and with her fiery into words. “My graduation day was the best red hair, long Rihanna nails, Shakiera definitely day of my life.” Not only had Shakiera secured leaves an impression on everyone,” said Ricks. the number one spot as valedictorian but she “Don’t feel sorry for me, St. Mary’s matched her awards with special become an actress, teach religious studies, also won two front-row tickets to see her idol targeted match funds for Baltimore City high become a chemist, a choreographer, an artist and pop-star Rihanna through a Rihanna because everyone has a story. school graduates, resulting from a partnership and learn at least four languages. However, Shakiera catches up with her friends look-alike contest by dressing and dancing like between St. Mary’s College and Baltimore’s while she continues to figure it all out, she during dinner at the Great Room. her. “I didn’t think I would have this kind of There are people worse off CollegeBound Foundation. knows one thing to be true. “I want to make a “I think God put me here [at St. Mary’s Col- difference,” she said. than me. The only thing you lege] for a reason, to meet different people. I And a difference seems likely—already offer- have to worry about is giving learned that not all black people are the same, ing advice to those struggling to find a better Photos of Shakiera Stokes by Bill Wood. not all Christians are the same, not all people path. “Use that energy to make yourself better. from Baltimore City are the same and not all Prove them wrong. You don’t have to be num- back and never giving up.” white people are the same.” ber one to the world, you just have to be num- Shakiera has a long list of goals ahead: ber one to you.” 

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Uncovering History By Barbara Geehan

As frozen winter winds became dusty summer gusts and as ticks and mosquitoes made a moveable feast of their victims, Julia King, associate professor of anthropology, and her students successfully uncovered this year two amazing pieces of Southern Maryland history along the eastern shore of the Wicomico River and the Zekiah Swamp. They found Notley Hall, manor home to Thomas Notley, Maryland governor from 1676 to 1679, and the site of a grand love story. And they also found what their benefactor and local businessman, Michael J. Sullivan, calls “Southern Maryland’s Holy Grail”: a 17th-century Piscataway Indian settlement archaeologists and historians have been seeking for nearly 100 years.

Left: 1868 Plat of Notley Hall Estate, courtesy of Maryland State Archives. Overlay: brass triangle found at the Zekiah Fort site.

10 | St Mary’s College | The Mulberry Tree | winter 2011 St Mary’s College | The Mulberry Tree | winter 2011 | 11 Eleanor Butler, known as “Irish Nell,” worked Alex Flick ’09 screens dirt for artifacts at the fort site. for Notley, as did an African Below: glass beads found at the site. slave called Charles. The story goes that Notley tried Lord Baltimore directed the Piscataway Lord Baltimore also spent a lot of time to build a fort on his property in 1680 for at Notley Hall, the other archaeological discov- to talk Nell out of marrying protection from raids by northern Indian ery King and her crew found this year. In fact, groups. The Piscataway vacated their settle- Governor Notley bequeathed it to Baltimore Charles because their children ment around Moyoane, in what is now Prince when he died. Eleanor Butler, known as “Irish George’s County, to move to the fort, creating Nell,” worked for Notley, as did an enslaved Af- would be born slaves, but conditions that allowed English encroachment rican named Charles. The story goes that Balti- of their ancestral lands. more tried to talk Nell out of marrying Charles love prevailed. “It’s a great The announcement of the discovery of Zeki- because their children would be born slaves, ah Fort at an event this fall drew 400 people, in- but love prevailed. “It’s a great love story,” says love story,” says King. cluding Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, King. “Eleanor told Baltimore she would rather Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike marry Charles than even Lord Baltimore him- Miller, Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton, self with all his land.” other state and local officials, numerous his- The law that made the Butlers’ children tory and historic preservation organizations, slaves was later changed, but that didn’t help and representatives of the three local Indian Eleanor and Charles’s children. So, on the eve groups to the home of Sullivan and his wife, of the Revolutionary War, two Butler grandchil- Laura, to celebrate and thank the hard-working dren sued for their freedom. Descendents of the crew. Sullivan, who was working on a history Butlers now can be found throughout Southern Left, Gov. Martin O’Malley and of Charles County for its 350th anniversary, Maryland and the East Coast. a member of the Piscataway Indian tracked records and deeds back to the 1600s; As for the summer’s findings, King says, “the Nation after the announcement of the then, he approached King with a broad idea of students are as responsible for these discover- discovery of the fort. where the site might be. The team of King and ies as anyone. They not only excavated the test students from St. Mary’s and the College of By the end of the day pits, they were intimately involved in tracing Southern Maryland picked up the search and they had added colonial titles, mapping 17th-century property lines onto examined 300-year-old land records, old patents modern maps, and helping build the model for and tested hundreds of acres of land before nar- bottle glass, European flint, where both Notley Hall and the fort might be lo- rowing it down to an area outside Waldorf. cated. Our students have done what much more It was an undisturbed wooded parcel of Indian pottery, and a glass experienced researchers were unable to do for private land bordered by a perennial stream decades, and that is to find some pretty impor- and land ridges, making it more “defensible.” Italian trade bead. The tant archaeological sites.”  Route 5, a former Indian trail, is nearby. To- day, it blends into the Charles County sub- artifacts quickly added up: urbs, with iron chairs sitting under thin trees and the homeowner’s house up the hill. lead shot, tobacco pipes, and Alumni Scott Strickland ’08 and Alex Flick ’09 kept their expectations low the icy February even a silver belt hanger for day they first plunged their shovels into the fro- Above, Tricia Byers ’12 and Brad zen ground. “It’s my birthday,” Strickland said an English sword. Hatch, a University of Tennessee grad at the time, “give me something nice.” Not long added up: lead shot, tobacco pipes, and even a student, search for artifacts at the after, Flick complied, finding a 17th-century silver belt hanger for an English sword. Notley Hall site. Left: BBC interviews English white clay tobacco pipe. By the end of “This was an intensively occupied settle- different kind of record about Piscataway life. Professor Julia King. the day they had added colonial bottle glass, ment,” says King. “At least 90 and perhaps as The artifacts we are finding reveal a vibrant European flint,I ndian pottery, and a glass Ital- many as 300 people lived around the fort. culture that shows how, under some unimagi- ian trade bead. King brought students in her “Although Piscataway history is foundation- nable pressures, the Piscataway nation main- North American Indians class to the site to al to Maryland history, we so rarely hear about tained their lifeways even as they adjusted to aid in the search. Beginning in late May, King, it, in part because surviving records are thin the European culture.” Strickland, Flick, and students from both St. and somewhat biased, having been written by Efforts are now underway to identify a pub- Mary’s and the College of Southern Maryland colonial administrators,” King explains. “Find- lic or private organization to purchase the fort expanded the testing, and the artifacts quickly ing the Zekiah Fort presents us with a very site for long-term preservation.

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t h e mentor Alan Paskow , professor emeritus, On Writing an Academic Book taught philosophy at St. Mary’s from 1981-2005. He died this past April at By Alan Paskow the age of 71. In January 2005, he gave the talk “On Writing an Academic It took me twelve years to write my book on fun- Book” at the annual faculty laurels event. His talk, reprinted here, was damental issues in the philosophy of art, but in a previously published in “Speaking Out: Faculty Lectures on Campus” way that’s not exactly true, since its germination (Vol. 1, 2005), by St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Office of Publications. began over forty years ago with a series of vexing

Sybol Cook Anderson joined the questions I asked myself. faculty in 2006. She has a Ph.D. in I was a sophomore at Haverford College, philosophy from The Johns Hopkins University. She credits Alan Paskow away on a glee club trip in Washington, D.C., for giving her the confidence to pursue her dreams. with free time to view paintings in the National Gallery. Standing before Picasso’s Blue Period painting, “The Tragedy,” I found myself deeply affected by it. Depicted were a mother, a father, and their young son on an utterly desolate beach. I stared at the painting for probably fifteen min- utes, overtaken by its mournful gloom. Why, I wondered, did this simple scene distress me so? After all, the strangely elongated, blue figures were only representations on a white canvas. Why would mere fictions affect me more than most real people did? Was I merely allowing my imagination to run away with itself? What is Photo by Bill Wood. Inset photo of Alan Paskow by Robin Bates. painting anyway, and why does it matter?

St Mary’s College | The Mulberry Tree | winter 2011 | 15 Paskow enjoyed a laugh with colleagues Katsunori Mita (left) and Laraine Glidden (right) in 2005. In the background, Larry Vote.

When I began my career as a was a recalcitrant child. I would you, dear reader, will likely dismiss as false, if not philosopher, and for many years become angry with it, even hate ridiculous. And I must confess that for a long Sybol Anderson with after that, I did my research and it, because it would criticize me time I too could not accept my own conclusion. students, fall 2009. writing on topics unrelated to my so harshly for how I was dealing Still, I felt that I had to write not what common earlier questions about painting. with it. Sometimes it reproached sense dictated, but what my own experience and Still, they periodically nagged at me, as if to say: “Stop this non- logical reflections were telling me. me. Finally, at age 48, during a sense. You may be giving me life, And yet, if not to common sense, there is still sabbatical year leave, I decided but you must throw away those some other to whom one must answer as well. If to face them once again, feeling detailed outlines. I refuse to be you want to write something good, you have to that I might be ready to investi- programmed like a computer. have a dual orientation. You write in the first gate their ramifications and think You must understand now that instance to yourself and for yourself, but you through plausible responses to I’m no longer a toddler, I have must also regard what you’ve produced from them. What follows are some dis- my own things to say.” At other the point of view of a receptive, yet critical, coveries I made about the whole times, its responses were more other. So, I learned, you have to be ever mind- process of writing a book. benign. It would oppose me ful of terrible mistakes at the extremities: either One of the first thingsI experi- more generously, ask challeng- narcissistic idiosyncrasy or else pandering, that enced in beginning my work was ing questions, and then accept is, offering what ‘they’ are calling for, what the a periodic reminder that no one had asked me I wish to be read so my corrective efforts. cognoscenti in the field embrace as au courant to write it. Did the world really need one more that I can learn what One of the most difficult tasks in writing and chic. In the end, you hope that your better book in the philosophy of art? And what would others think about the book was to suppress thoughts about how self and that other become in a way the same t h e teacher I achieve by writing a treatise on that subject? I it would be received, even whether it would person: that what pleases you, pleases him or By Lee Capristo was already a teacher of philosophy, a full pro- what I have strug- be received at all. I would think: No one will her, and pretty much for the same reasons. fessor. If the book were ever published, it would gled to understand, publish this thing. It’s much too personal and Since the being I created wasn’t the one I “In many ways, Alan Paskow made me.” likely sell several hundred copies at best. Was to ensure that my idiosyncratic. Or, its central thesis is utterly had conceived at the outset, I discovered that I hoping for fame? Glory? Respect as a schol- counterintuitive and wrong. At other times my new friend helped me figuratively, and in It was 1998 and Sybol Cook was at one of several crossroads she’s ar? I think it was primarily a desire to appease beliefs are not mis- I was sure that the work was too ambitious certain respects literally, to come to see certain my conscience, to respond to my questions, to guided or delusional, and sweeping in its generalizations. Or that things quite differently. My new perspective is encountered along her journey to becoming Sybol Anderson, the which I had developed over the years a kind of and also so that I can its methodology was outdated by twenty more important to me than the adulation I oc- twenty-first female African American in the United States to hold obligation, about the matter of painting. years. Then there was the periodic despairing casionally fantasized, which in any case would Whatever my true motives were, it seemed reach out to them to thought that the book’s central points were al- be isolating. For when I am praised I am enor- a Ph.D. in philosophy. A disenchanted pre-med graduate from that I had to write the book, that no one else learn what and how ready implied by other philosophers. Howev- mously tempted to think too highly of myself, Johns Hopkins University, she worked as a contracts administrator, could or would write it and that it should be they think about the er, there was an opposite and equally danger- to therefore preen, and to forget why I wrote written. So long as I had such beliefs, I was same issues. ous thought too: fantasies that the book would the book in the first place. And what was that waitress, and community college instructor. “Alan was my first teacher of Hegel. He drew able to write. But sometimes my confidence be embraced as important, even acclaimed as reason? To answer those persistent questions She’d returned to Hopkins for a master’s me in, and it was during this course that the would fade, and then I would urge myself a “great contribution to the field.” that I cited at the beginning, but more gener- degree in the liberal arts and then a one-year idea that I could study philosophy and maybe to persist despite my doubts. Those were the Especially in the last few years of its con- ally, to overcome my solitariness. I wish to be staff position became available at St. Mary’s someday teach it became a real ‘thing’ for me.” darkest times. Some days, especially during struction, this being was always with me. Do- read so that I can learn what others think about College. Sybol hoped the year would offer her By the end of the year, Sybol was headed to the first few years of the project, I was simply ing justice to it became at times an obsession. what I have struggled to understand, to ensure the reflection time needed to decide where to American University to start a master’s program unable to write anything. Later, as I saw more Its conceptual outcome was something wholly that my beliefs are not misguided or delusional, concentrate for her next master’s degree: Ger- in philosophy. A year later, Alan called her to clearly its structure, I came to think of the unexpected by me. The basic conclusion I and also so that I can reach out to them to learn man literature or philosophy. She had time to ask if she’d consider teaching “Values Inquiry” book’s creation as a commitment and there- found myself driven to in my investigation is what and how they think about the same issues, take a class or two, so she looked for courses for the philosophy department. “Do you think I fore began to accept the conceptual difficulties that when we are immersed in the world of a which, although having loosened their grip, still and found that a professor “A. Paskow” was can?” asked an incredulous Sybol. “His encour- I encountered as an unavoidable dimension of painting, even one that is “abstract,” we take its have not let go of me. teaching a philosophy course on Hegel. “J. agement and belief in me gave me the courage to my “relationship” to it. content at one level to be totally real. Of course Paskow” was teaching a German course. Sybol do it.” Anderson taught the course for five years Alan Paskow’s book, “The Paradoxes of Art: A Over time, the book became a person-like it took me several chapters, i.e., years of reflec- Phenomenological Investigation,” was first published signed up for both and thus met Alan and his as she finished a master’s and began her Ph.D. being, having a life of its own. Now and then it tion and writing, to justify this claim, which by Cambridge Univ. Press in 2004. wife, Jackie Paskow. “I remember coming to visit Alan’s Philosophy

16 | St Mary’s College | The Mulberry Tree | winter 2011 St Mary’s College | The Mulberry Tree | winter 2011 | 17 “I’m so excited about the DeSousa-Brent Alumni scholars, because they are grabbing Connection onto the liberal arts; they’re finding that 1 St. Mary’s is their Bob and his wife, Judy live in 1979 1987 Tyaskin, Md. home. I got here Faculty Promotions class Lee Langston-Harrison Susan Pearce Ditch, featured recently was profiled inT he in the July/August 2011 issue of because of mentors 1974 Culpeper (Va.) Times. As ex- Southern Maryland Woman Promotion to Betül Bas¸aran (philoso- University. She teaches notes Eddie Weiland retired from St. ecutive director of the Museum magazine [2], owns and man- believing in me and Full Professor phy and religious studies) courses in colonial and Mary’s County Public Schools of Culpeper History since 2006, ages Chesapeake Pet Resort came to St. Mary’s in 2005. modern Latin American helping me. Now 1959 in June 2011 after a 33-year she continues “finding new & Day Spa (www.chessiepets. Charles Holden (history), She earned her Ph.D. in history, gender in Latin career. The following month and ingenious ways to make com) in Hollywood, Md. After I’m in a position originally from Iowa, came Near Eastern Languages American history, U.S. and Barbara Lyon Gilbert and to St. Mary’s in 1999. He Marion Pilkerton Mills had he returned to his high school Culpeper’s history not just receiving a master’s degree in to create for these and Civilizations from the Latin American relations, relevant, but a joy to learn.” environmental management has a Ph.D. in history from pizza with their husbands at the alma mater, St. Mary’s Ryken, University of Chicago. She and modern Jewish history. in Leonardtown, Md., as dean 2 She has spent 30-plus years in from the University of Mary- students what was The Pennsylvania State Elks Club near the Mills home teaches courses on the his- of faculty and student life. After the museum field, including land, she worked on Chesa- University. His teaching and Cristin Cash (art and art in St. Mary’s County. They created for me.” tory, politics, and cultures college graduation, he got a as curator/assistant director of peake Bay water quality issues research interests include the history) came to St. Mary’s caught up on family news and of the Islamic Middle East, master’s degree from George the James Monroe Museum in for the University of Maryland late 19th- and 20th-century in 2005 with a Ph.D. from looked at photographs like the covering foundations of Is- [1] Norma Washington University and a Fredericksburg, Va., and senior Horn Point Environmental U.S. history and Southern the University of Texas at one shown here of lam, women in Islam, Islamic Daugherty Parks ’59 doctorate from the University curator at James Madison’s Labs in Cambridge, Md.; the history. Austin. She teaches art and , Bar- empires in medieval and bara, and Marion. Barbara lives of Maryland, College Park. Ed- home, Montpelier. Lee notes Smithsonian Environmental early modern eras, and Islam architecture of the Americas die taught English at Chopticon that researching, writing articles Research Center in Edgewater, Reappointment with in Falls Church, Va.; Marion, in in the modern world. from ancient times to the High School for four years be- and books, or curating exhibi- Md.; and Virginia American Tenure and Promotion Leonardtown, Md. present, world architecture fore joining the original faculty tions was not her life’s ambition Water in Alexandria, Va. In to Associate Professor Barbara Beliveau and museum studies. of Leonardtown High School while at St. Mary’s College, 2002, she started a small-scale 1971 3 Sybol Cook Anderson (economics) came to St. in 1978. In 1988, he left the but it soon became clear that pet boarding facility, which Christine Wooley (English) Dale M. Rausch is registrar she had a knack for connecting grew rapidly to its current (philosophy) came to St. Mary’s in 2005 with a Ph.D. classroom for a series of admin- came to St. Mary’s in 2005. and academic coordinator at istrative assignments, including early Americans with relevant operation as a pet resort for Mary’s in 2006. She has in economics from Yale A graduate of Amherst the Paul Hall Maritime Center assistant principal at Leonar- issues of today. Lee lives in dogs, cats, and other small pets a Ph.D. in philosophy University. She teaches College, her Ph.D. is in in Piney Point, Md., the largest dtown High, Chopticon High Orange, Va.; her daughter, Tori with a staff of almost 20. Susan, from The Johns Hopkins courses in finance, economic English from the University training center for unlicensed School principal, Leonardtown is a junior at Randolph-Macon husband Brian and daughter University. She teaches statistics, and cultural economics. of Washington. She teaches merchant mariners in the na- High principal, and director of College in Ashland, Va. Hannah Rose live in Holly- ethics, social and political courses in literary criticism tion. He retired from the U.S. human resources for St. Mary’s wood. philosophy, and early Adriana Brodsky (history) and 19th-century American Coast Guard in 2007 after 30 County Public Schools. Eddie 1980 modern philosophy. came to St. Mary’s in 2005. and African-American years of service and lives in lives in Lexington Park, Md. 1988 Iva Horn Courtney has retired Her Ph.D. is from Duke literatures. Solomons, Md. 4 from St. Mary’s County public Lisa Marks has retired after 22 1975 schools after working as a years with Allstate Insurance 1972 Jim Johnson, Ph.D, is global school counselor for 17 years. Co. She received her M.B.A Robbin Richardson of Art and Literature class when I was work- dissertation (on Hegel, aptly). Her disserta- scholars, because they are grabbing onto the , of Wake director for statistics and statisti- She also was a mental health from Mount Saint Mary’s Col- Forest, N.C., is a Realtor with cal programming for UCB Bio- counselor for the St. Mary’s lege and is a special arbitrator ing on my Ph.D.,” says Anderson. “I got there tion became her first book, “Hegel’s Theory liberal arts; they’re finding that St. Mary’s is the Allen Tate Company. She sciences, the world’s 5th largest County Health Department for Arbitration Forums, Inc. early, and was soon joined by several guys of Recognition: From Oppression to Ethical their home. I got here because of mentors be- has three married children and biopharma company. He has in the 1980s. Iva married John Lisa, husband, Jeff Counts, and who came into the room singing. I was struck Liberal Modernity” (2009). lieving in me and helping me. Now I’m in a four grandkids, all living in the spent his entire career in clinical Courtney in July 2009 and lives their three daughters, live in by how happy the students were, how much Anderson doesn’t dwell on her rare status position to create for these students what was Triangle area of North Carolina. research and drug develop- in Scotland, Md. Ijamsville, Md. themselves. And then we had this intense, rig- in U.S. higher education, being in a pool of created for me.” She spends each winter at her ment, in the area of biostatistics home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, orous class discussion. Alan was amazing with fewer than 200 African American philosophers. Anderson sees an important role for De- and epidemiology, and played 1986 1989 following her passion for paint- a key role in developing several 5 Roberta Kienast Daghir is Jack Saum, president and students. He was a wonderful teacher and a Instead, she uses her privilege to help others Sousa-Brent scholars in her scholarship work ing. Robbin exhibits her work effective medicines. From 2002- serving as the 2011-12 president CEO of Beltway Companies in true philosopher.” through a national collegium that mentors Af- which deals with recognition theory. “These in Mexico and North Carolina. 08, he was an adjunct professor of The Association of Women Maryland, and his wife, Jeanne In 2004, Anderson had just passed her com- rican American undergraduate and graduate students are leaders in the causes of inclusive- at Campbell University’s in International Trade; a Wash- Brady Saum ’88, donated prehensives at Hopkins when she learned that women studying philosophy. At St. Mary’s, ness and diversity. I want to help them and Bob Webster recently retired School of Pharmacy. He and ington, D.C.- based profes- $50,000 to the college. The from James M. Bennett High wife Barbara, a retired phar- Alan was retiring. Friends urged her to apply she is hands-on with the DeSousa-Brent schol- others see their gifts and what they bring to sional association. Bobbi works Beltway Companies Endowed School in Salisbury, Md., after a macist and clinical researcher, for the position, notwithstanding her doubts ars in a program that cultivates the academic the life of this campus.” for the International Trade Scholarship Fund will make 38-year career teaching biology are the parents of three and Administration of the U.S. annual scholarship awards to about her candidacy. She was only about to and leadership potential of talented students And so the torch, ignited for Anderson by and environmental science. grandparents of four. They live Department of Commerce. She students with demonstrated begin work on her dissertation. She applied, from traditionally underrepresented groups. Paskow, burns brightly to light the way for the Classmates may contact him at in Cary, NC., with their Boykin and her family live in Havre de financial need. Students from got the job, and a one-year leave to write her “I’m so excited about the DeSousa-Brent next generation of intellectual travelers.  [email protected]. spaniel Clifford. 6 Grace, Md. Baltimore public schools and

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2011 Alumni Legacy Scholarship Winner The mayor of Euless, Texas Courtney Sanders ’12, daughter of Steven Sanders ’81, is this year’s recipient of the Alumni Legacy For Mary Lib Roseberry Saleh ’51, Scholarship which is awarded to a current student who the water holds the strongest memories is related to an alum. of St. Mary’s. She used to sail and life- Courtney graduated from Morning Star Christian guard and go boating with her family. 7 fallen soldiers. As a member of throughout the United States. Academy in Lexington Park. She went to the College 1999 working towards a doctorate in Before there was a bridge connecting St. “Team Jesse” (www.teamjesse. Ilene lives in Albany, NY. a joint program for veterinary of Southern Maryland for two years, receiving associ- Nicolas Troy Abrams [6] was Mary’s County to Calvert County, “my org), he began his ride on pathologists. keynote speaker at the seventh June 9 in Santa Rosa, Calif., Congratulations to Chastity ate degrees in biotechnology and biological sciences family would water ski from one side to annual Southern Maryland and 95 days and 4, 200 miles Johnson and Mary Bowles before transferring to St. Mary’s. With a double major 2003 the other,” she recalls. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer later, ended his ride at Ground VanRyswick for receiving in mathematics and biochemistry, Courtney has Ms. Saleh in her St. Mary’s days and now. Breakfast held January 17, 2011, Zofia Zaplatynski Noe Now, Saleh is 80 years old and 18 Zero in Manhattan, N.Y. A co- the 2010-2011 Golden Apple maintained a 3.8 GPA while participating in numerous at St. Mary’s College. A certified received her master’s of science years into office as the first female Centre complex, which is recognized as founder and CEO of Wimmer Award from the Archdiocese of extracurricular activities, including being a student am- financial planner, he founded mayor of Euless, Texas. In June, the Solutions, Matt has spent years Washington, D.C. The award, degree in coastal marine and one of the finest municipal sports devel- AJW Financial Partners, LLC in the information technical given annually to 10 teachers bassador, playing in a volunteer swing band, volunteer- wetland studies in 2009 from St. Mary’s College Alumni Association opments in the United States. Under her located in Columbia, Md. Nico- consulting industry. Still pas- in the archdiocese, recognizes ing at a local retirement community, and being a high Coastal Carolina University honored her with the Society of Distin- 8 las and family live in Baltimore leadership, projects such as a new library, sionate about lacrosse, he serves teaching excellence and a com- school tutor. and has worked for the Mary- guished Alumni Award, given to alum- the Texas Star Parks system, a police and on the board of the Washington mitment to Catholic education. land Department of Natural nae/alumni who have gained distinction courts facility, and a new fire station were State Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse, Both Chastity and Mary were 2000 Resources since August 2010 as a natural resources biologist. through significant accomplishments in and lives in Seattle. hired right after graduating Sheikisha Jenkins was one of created. Her efforts led to the City of Eu- She and husband Scott Noe, a their chosen professions. less’s selection in 2008 by BusinessWeek from St. Mary’s; Chastity as 32 teachers selected as a 2010-11 Suzanne Doyle-Morris Ph.D., They analyzed over 30,000 data graphics designer, were married Saleh spent only one year at St. Mary’s 1994 a third-grade teacher at Father Albert Einstein Distinguished magazine as “The Best City in Texas to had her second book, “Female points covering every aspect of in January 2010 and live in Andrew White School in Educator Fellow. The fellow- Seminary Junior College before graduat- Raise Children.” She currently serves Veronica Vergara Macalalad Breadwinners: How they textbook buyback. The surprise Alexandria, Va. Leonardtown, and Mary as ship offers elementary and ing, but she made the most of her time. is a family nurse practitioner Make Relationships Work and finding of the study was that, on the hospital board and is a former a kindergarten teacher at St. secondary science, technology, for Southwest Medical Associ- Why they are the Future of contrary to Ronald’s expecta- 2004 She was in the home economics club, on school board member and recipient of Michael’s School in Ridge. engineering, and math teachers ates. Her husband, Carl, who the Modern Workforce,” [5] tions, students who did well in the newspaper staff and public relations the school system’s Community Award. This is not the first award for 9 the chance to work in national Joe Hall [8] kicked off St. she married in 2000 in the published by Wit and Wisdom class were most likely to sell committee, in the travelling choir, and Mary, who won an outstand- education or public policy areas. Mary’s College’s 2010-11 In addition to her political accom- Bahamas, is the president of Press in the United Kingdom. their books back. played goalie on the field hockey team. ing teacher award from the In 2009, Sheikisha earned na- VOICES Reading Series with plishments, Saleh is the mother of five MAC Technology. They live in A native of Washington, D.C., diocese in 2008 and was later tional board certification in sci- a reading from his first book of “I liked all the teachers but one,” she Las Vegas. she received her doctorate children and holds seven master’s de- selected as one of 12 teachers 1998 ence for adolescents and young poetry, “Pigafetta Is My Wife” said. The speech teacher, frustrated by nationwide to receive an award from Cambridge University. grees in Ikebana flower arranging. She Calvin Schermerhorn, adults and has taught advanced (Black Ocean Press 2010), a her Southern accent, made her repeat 1996 from the National Catholic Her latest book examines the has traveled around the world and, assistant professor of his- placement biology at Bowie Poetry International notable Education Association. lives of women in Europe and “how now brown cow” until she could every so often, she runs into someone If you attended St. Mary’s Col- tory at Arizona State Univer- High School in Prince George’s book of the year and a Small the United States who earn say it without a syllable. “Even though lege in the ’90s, you may remem- sity, published his latest book, County for six years. She spent Press Distribution bestseller. from St. Mary’s. “You get to meet so more than their male partners. ber the band drumfish and its 1997 “Money over Mastery, Family her year working in the office of His poetry and fiction also have that speech teacher said I would never many wonderful people everywhere you Suzanne is an executive coach members Larry France, Aaron over Freedom: Slavery in the Congressman Michael Honda appeared in many publications. make it out of class,” Saleh said, “I be- go,” she said.  Ryan Breymaier became the specializing in strategic career Bertoglio, Neil Richardson Antebellum Upper South,” 10 (D-California). Sheikisha lives In 2007, he started a monthly came a public speaker.” first American sailor to finish development and leadership ’97, and Alex Petty (’92-’96). with Johns Hopkins Univer- in Mitchellville, Md. reading and performance series After moving to Texas, Saleh held po- the Barcelona World Race coaching for women. She runs By Caroline Selle ’12, student-designed major In 2008, drumfish rose to the sity Press. The region Calvin at the Big Bear Cafe in Wash- when he and co-skipper Boris www.FemaleBreadwinners. sitions in her PTA, local church, and the top of the regional indie rock investigated was the coastal Allison Edwards Williams [7] ington, D.C., called Cheryl’s Saleh’s brother, J.R. Roseberry, is also an alum Herrman of Germany sailed com, which advises companies city council. Now, as mayor, she is show- scene with its third CD, “Under upper South, including St. is living in Highlands Ranch, Gone. Since fall 2009, Joe has (Class of 1953), with his own fond memories of around the world in100 days, on developing and retaining Hill.” Last year, drumfish Mary’s County, which by the a suburb of Denver, Colo. She been a lecturer at the University ing no signs of slowing down. She led St. Mary’s. Read his story online at www.smcm. three hours, 13 minutes and 25 their female workforce. She recorded its fourth CD, “Mem- time of the Civil War included and husband Ryan have been of Maryland, College Park the effort to create the Texas Star Sports edu/mulberrytree. seconds, finishing fifth out of 15 moved to the UK just weeks af- oirs,” [4] with double-platinum many African American slaves. married six years. They met 10 campus, and is working on his teams. This unique 25,000-nau- ter graduating from St. Mary’s, producer Kevin “131” Gutierrez. His next work, to be published years ago at Lockheed Martin second book, “The Devotional tical mile race follows the Great and now lives in Scotland with Check the band out at www. by the University of Virginia where they still both work to- Poems.” He will be a doctoral family members of those who teaching, Aubrey enjoys perform- ty’s charter. An attorney at Circle route past three capes her husband. facebook.com/drumfishmusic Press, is a reprint of an 1869 au- day, and are the proud parents candidate beginning in the fall work in the commercial truck- ing in community theater groups, Duane Morris LLP, he focuses (Good Hope, Leeuwin, and 11 tobiography by ex-slave Henry of Riley Randolph Williams 2012 at the University of Buf- ing and transportation industry including the Annapolis Summer on corporate law, venture capi- Horn) and is the only two-crew Ronald Stone, assistant direc- Ilene Frank is the new execu- Goings entitled “Rambles of who will be 2 in December. falo’s Poetics Program. Joe lives will be given preference. Intern- Garden Theatre and Colonial tal/private equity transactions sailing event in the world. In tor of the bookstore, with pro- tive director of the Rensselaer a Runaway from Southern in Baltimore, Md. ships also will be available for Players. He lives in Annapolis. and mergers and acquisitions. 2006, Ryan relocated to France fessors Barbara Beliveau and County Historical Society locat- Slavery.” Calvin provides the 2002 scholarship recipients. Jack, Tim lives in Fallston, Md., with to follow his dream of racing Louis Hicks, had their research ed in Troy, NY. Since receiving book’s introduction and is one 2005 Jeanne, and their three children 1992 his wife and two sons. in the IMOCA Open 60 class on textbook buyback published Sarah Cramer is a resident in her master’s in history museum of its editors. He and his family live in Davidson, Md. of monohulls and currently is in the “College Student veterinary anatomic pathology Ramtin Arablouei, David Tim Braue was appointed to studies from the Cooperstown live in Tempe, Ariz. Matt Sauri [3] spent the sum- ranked sixth in the world. Not Journal.” The idea for the study at Oklahoma State University. Garber ’06, and Neel Singh the Harford County, Maryland Graduate Program affiliated 1990 mer cycling across the United bad for a former lacrosse player grew out of the two professors She graduated from Cornell (’02-’06) are members of the Council’s charter review board with the State University of States to commemorate the 10th from Damascus High School having coffee and watching the University’s School of Veteri- band Drop Electric. The three, Aubrey Baden III teaches Eng- which is tasked with reviewing New York, College at Oneonta, anniversary of 9-11 and to raise who discovered sailing as a bookstore’s buyback counter. nary Medicine in 2008 and is lish at Broadneck High School and making recommendations she has held a number of educational funds for families of freshman at St. Mary’s. 12 in Annapolis. When he’s not for revisions to Harford Coun- leadership roles at museums

20 | St Mary’s College | The Mulberry Tree | winter 2011 St Mary’s College | The Mulberry Tree | winter 2011 | 21 Alumni connection 2011 Alumni Doctoral Scholarship Learning to appreciate mud The 2011 Alumni Doctoral Scholarship winner is James Andrew “Drew” Solyst ’09. A cum laude graduate of St. Mary’s College, where he majored in psychology and neuroscience, Drew is pursuing a doctorate in neuroscience at Emory University with an anticipated graduation date of May 2015. His area of research bridges the disciplines of neurosci- along with Padma Sounda- staff judge advocate in the U.S. research for the university’s ence, psychology, and anthropology. His interest in this is working on her master’s 2011 rarajan ’05, started playing Air Force stationed at Fairchild Center for International and in elementary education at field started his freshman year at St. Mary’s when he Nathan Beall has been award- music together while students at Air Force Base outside of Spo- Security Studies. Michael works Marymount University and ed the St. Luke’s Scholarship by St. Mary’s and went on to form kane, Wash. Recently promoted at CustomInk, an online custom became fascinated by the striking differences in how some is student-teaching at two the faculty at Berkley Divinity the band in 2007. In December to the rank of captain, he works t-shirt company. Jen works at students engaged their social world as they adjusted to life elementary schools in Reston, Shannan Bisese at Battle School, Yale University’s Epis- 2010, their debut album, “Finding primarily in the base legal office the Woolly Mammoth Theatre at St. Mary’s. At Emory, he is part of a team of scientists Va. Sarah lives in Reston. Creek Cypress Swamp copal Seminary. The award, Sanctuary in July. Color in the Ashes,” was released as the chief of legal assistance Company in Washington, D.C. that formed the Center for Translational Social Neurosci- given annually to one entering to critical acclaim. The album’s and preventive law. However, She’s managing the first of its On August 1, Caitlin Nichols ence to translate its research into treatment for psychiatric divinity student, consists of a songs, written after Padma’s within four months of arriving, kind fundraising campaign for [11] was commissioned an disorders. In Drew’s words, “Research is not the practice full tuition scholarship and a “St. Mary’s College teaches you to ap- liberal arts education indispensable. Her family was killed in a car accident Allen argued in court as part of the company called “Free the ensign in the U.S. Navy by her living allowance. Shannan Bisese ’97 in India while on pilgrimage, a fully litigated criminal trial. His Beast!” of solitary individuals secluded in ivory towers. It is the father, a retired Marine Corps preciate mud,” English classes help her write the cen- were a way for the band to grieve co-workers convinced him to get collaboration effort of citizens who dedicate their lives to colonel. She received a Navy tells us as she uses a net to search a ter’s monthly newsletter and the college You’re a good man, Ryan Han- and then heal from the tragedy. a road bike and do his first sprint 2008 advancing scientific understanding and improving the scholarship and is studying murky pond for an enormous bullfrog art classes give her ideas for working cock! At least he was as Char- Padma, who had been lead triathlon this past summer. to be a physician assistant at Rachel Boyer published a health of others. It must be shared with the very com- lie Brown in the Newtowne tadpole. It’s not the only thing she took with visiting students and campers. Her singer, left the group after the Philadelphia University in book, “Landscapes of Change,” munity of people that support and benefit from it.” Players’ summer production away with her bachelor’s degree in bi- co-workers drop by her office in the cen- accident. Since its debut album, Rachael Carter received her Pennsylvania. After graduation available at www.lulu.com. of the musical “You’re a Good ology, but it has surely come in handy the band has performed at ven- master’s of library science from in August 2013, Caitlin will ter’s single wooden building to borrow Man, Charlie Brown.” ues in Washington, D.C., been the University of Maryland in serve for three years. lately. Four years spent wading through her favorite college textbook, “Woody Alyssa Nayyar is attending the It’s a familiar role, he played voted band of the month by The May 2010. She works for the St. John’s Pond more than prepared her and Herbaceous Plants of Maryland” by Medieval Institute at Western it as an 8th grader. Although Deli Washington/Baltimore, a National Institutes of Health in Kate Pollasch-Thames is a for her current job as a naturalist at the Brown and Brown, to help them iden- Michigan University where Chris Madrigal, Trevor Zark- InterVarsity at the University of Ryan was an economics major daily website focused on local Bethesda, on a project to digi- student at The School of the she is in a master’s program of er ’08, and James Benjamin Maryland, College Park. Esrael at St. Mary’s, he minored in Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary tify something or to plan a lesson. independent music; and is work- tally archive full text medical Art Institute of Chicago in its medieval studies with a litera- own the Washington, D.C.- and his wife, Jill Clemmer music and acted in “Cabaret” in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Most important were the bonds she ing on a new album and a film journals and make them freely three-year dual-degree program ture focus. Upon graduation based company, Gifts of Good Seyum, live in Lexington Park. and “Amahl and the Night Visi- project. You can follow the band available online. Rachael lives of a master’s in modern art his- The swamp is one of the northern- created with professors. At St. Mary’s, in 2013, she plans to continue Earth, LLC. Their mission is tors.” Currently, he’s working at www.dropelectric.com. in North Bethesda. tory, theory, and criticism and a most sites in North America with mas- “you can have a personal and a profes- her education by enrolling in to bring sustainable botanical 2010 on his master’s in business ad- master’s in arts administration sive bald cypresses with their strange sional relationship with them,” some- a doctoral program in English solutions to homes and schools ministration at Capitol College Tabitha Clem, Ph.D, was a George Connelly is the new Brian Boyle [10] spent and cultural policy. Kate also literature with her ultimate goal through the use of their self- while he waits to hear if he’s protruding roots (called “knees”) and is thing that prepared her for real-world guest speaker for the college’s race manager for the Maryland the 10th anniversary of 9/11 works as a curatorial assistant of teaching at the college level. sufficient gardens. Designed been accepted to U.S. Navy’s home to box turtles, bullfrogs, and dam- relationships in the workplace. Even 2010-11 Natural Science and affiliate of the Susan G. Komen competing in the Marine Corps at an artist’s house museum to thrive without the time Officer Candidate School. Ryan selflies, to name a few creatures that you though a bigger university might have Mathematics Colloquium. A Race for the Cure. The Mary- Ironman World Championship and is a gallery assistant for and space traditional gardens lives in Loveville, Md. researcher in fine chemicals for land race, held this year on Oct. 2009 70.3 Triathlon in Henderson, the Woman Made Gallery in might glimpse on a tour. offered more classes or research oppor- require, their patent-pending 3M, she lectured on organic 23, is the state’s largest foot Kevin Ader Sarah Hanley Nev. One of 1,500 competitors, Chicago where she lives. One of the most common questions tunities, she said she would have been “a and growing system is self-watering, Brian Tennyson received the electronics and how under- race and its largest non-profit he qualified for the race for she gets when she leads summer tours won the first annual Baltimore mobile, organic, and weed- 2011 Maryland Collegiate number.” Instead, she found herself in an standing their conducting fundraising event. George lives the first time because he won Daniel Schell [12] has fin- Diamond Dash (think “Amaz- free. Check out their website, Honors Council award for the along the boardwalk that spans a frac- environment where professors nurtured properties inspires the develop- in Towson, Md. his age group at the June 2011 ished his first year in Ameri- ing Race”) in September 2010 www.giftsofgoodearth.com or outstanding Maryland honors tion of the swamp is “where’s the wa- her growth. “They want you to succeed.” ment of novel materials for use Subaru Ironman 70.3 Eagleman Corps as a team leader with the with a grand prize of a $20,000 friend them at facebook.com/ student from a four-year college. ter?” (The summer heat dries it up, and in photovoltaic devices. Tabitha Molly Hubbs, Chris Vorhis, Triathlon in Cambridge, Md, National Civilian Community And succeed she has. Before working diamond ring. For now, the ring gogebaby. For the past two summers, he lives in St. Paul, Minn. Michael Grunseth ’08, with a time of 4 hours and 38 Corps. He supervised and the only water remaining is Battle Creek at Cypress Swamp, she worked at nature sits in a safe deposit box because has worked for NASA in the and Jen Anthony ’09 were minutes, a personal best. In ad- managed a team of 18-24 year itself, she explains.) But there still is centers in Delaware and Tennessee; and weeks after winning the couple Jeremy Pevner is working detectors systems branch at Brian Conlin is a staff writer for members of an April 2011 young dition to training and running olds who worked on four moved to Thailand. Sarah for Booz Allen Hamilton as a Goddard Space Flight Center mud. She has to coax the children she in each place she found herself creating two Maryland newspapers, the alumni panel sponsored by St. triathlons, Brian continues to projects, including building a teaches at Payap University. senior consultant. He received in Greenbelt, Md. His research works with that getting grimy with some an outdoor classroom where she could Catonsville Times and Arbutus Mary’s Career Development work with the American Red house in Baton Rouge; working Kevin teaches math and science a master’s in public administra- involved developing instruments mud isn’t the worst thing in the world. witness students experiencing “a-ha!” Times, owned by Patuxent Pub- Center. Molly received her Cross, most recently helping to at the Marana Heritage Farm at an International Baccalaure- tion from Cornell University’s to do ion spectrometry of the lishing Co. He graduated in master’s in cinema studies from launch a national campaign, the in Marana, Ariz.; working at It’s when they get down and dirty that moments about nature, whether they ate School in Chiang Mai, Cornell Institute for Public sun and Jupiter. Brian recently 2010 with a master’s in journal- New York University and is “Red Cross Iron Heart Project,” the Balarat Outdoor Education they might actually get to understand a were examining a tomato growing in the Thailand. Affairs and is a new member of started a doctoral program in ism and mass communication the coordinating assistant for to increase awareness about Center in Jamestown, Colo; little of what goes on at the sanctuary. the St. Mary’s Alumni Council. physics at Yale University, where center’s garden or trying to understand from the University of North the D.C. International Film Sam Birnbaum donating blood. Brian lives in and removing tornado debris is a student Jeremy lives in Arlington, Va. he expects to focus on astro- Whether caring for a red-tailed hawk the complex ecosystem of the swamp it- Carolina at Chapel Hill and Festival. She’s also an archive Welcome, Md. in Joplin, Mo. After a break, at Harvard Law School in physics. He’ll also be a teaching with one wing, working with Calvert self. St. Mary’s helped her find her niche lives in Baltimore. project manager for WHUT-TV. Dan will be going back for his Cambridge. After graduating Esrael Seyum has returned to assistant for his first two years County teachers to develop curriculum- Chris taught English in China Sarah Fiedelholtz taught high second year with AmeriCorps. – and, yes, to appreciate mud.  from St. Mary’s, he spent a year St. Mary’s College as the new and then a research assistant. for three years and is finishing school English in 2010-11 at based field trips to the swamp, or lead- 2007 in China teaching English as a Campus Ministry Staff with In- his master’s in public policy at Princeton-in-Asia fellow. Alexandria Friends School ing summer camps, she has found her By Melanie Kokolios ’12, English major Allen Abrams, [9] a graduate terVarsity Christian Fellowship. the University of Maryland, in Virginia. A graduate of a of the University of Virginia He previously worked with College Park. He also does Friends School herself, Sarah School of Law, is an assistant

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worked at the Washington Navy husband retired to Bradenton. husband, Ronald E.; daughter, Albert “Bert” O’Conner, Jr., Susan Hooper Tirocchi ’76, Margaret and her siblings, Jerry, Ritva Annikki Murphy ’87, of brothers, Joe and Mark; and Eric Brandon in memoriam Yard. After her husband’s retire- Bobette is survived by her Carole McNamara; son, Scott; ’74, of Yuma, Ariz., died July of Glen Arm, Md., died Feb. JoAnn, Richard, Gene, and Fran Faulkner, Md., died Jan. 31, 2011, sister, Belinda Resh. Baugher ’98, of ment, they moved back to Deale. daughter, Robin Wentz and her and four grandchildren. 17, 2011, at age 64, according to 16, 2011, at age 56. For 17 years Potts Conway. at age 63. A native of Finland, She is survived by daughters son, Bob; 3 grandchildren and his friend and fellow alum John she was the treasurer for Trinity she was 40 when she gradu- Eric Brandon Baugher ’98, Silver Spring, Md., Mary Hughes Tayloe ’33, of Brenda Jean Nutwell and Donna four great-grandchildren. Grace Mary Ellis Stabler ’54, Bruton ’76. Before attending St. Church Day School in Long Gene Widmayer Rockwell ’80, ated from St. Mary’s with a of Silver was An associate at Bethesda, Md., died June 13, Kay Stover; son Samuel J. Jr., six of Abell, Md., Mary’s, Bert served in the U.S. Green, Md. Susan is survived by of Arlington, Va., died April 19, bachelor’s degree in biology. She Spring, Md., Lee and Associates, 2010, at age 94. Born in Wash- grandchildren, and nine great- Anne Skone Weaver ’47, of died Feb. 26, Navy at Patuxent River Naval her husband, Joseph; son, Mat- 2011, at age 64. Born in Tacoma worked as a laboratory assistant died Nov. 22, ington, D.C., she was a graduate grandchildren. La Plata, Md., died June 2, 2010, 2011, at age 75. Air Station. He owned a travel thew; sister, Martha Wheeler; Park, Md., she received her for Chesapeake Analytical Lab 2010, at age Inc., a Washington, of St. Mary’s Female Seminary. at age 80. A graduate of St. Born in Leon- agency, Affordable Travel, in brother, Vance Hooper; and master’s degree from Hofstra in Waldorf, Md. before becom- 34. Raised in D.C., landscape Martha Meredith Young ’42 Mary’s Female Seminary, she ardtown, Md., Kearney, Neb., before retiring numerous nieces and nephews. University. She taught for 14 ing a fulltime homemaker. Ritva Cumberland, Mary became interested in architecture genealogy when she inherited died Aug. received her bachelor’s degree she received to Yuma. Bert is survived by his years in Bucks County, Pa., and is survived by her husband, Mi- Md., Eric graduated with a family papers and wrote a book 30, 2011, in from Towson State University, her associate’s degree from St. wife Marty. James “Jimmy” Raley Hurry, was the lead special education chael; daughter, Nora Gregorio; bachelor’s degree in biology and firm, where he called, “Jamestown to Charles Leonardtown, and her master’s and doctorate Mary’s Seminary Junior College Jr., ’77, of teacher at Campbell Elementary sister, Raija Smith; and brothers, received his master’s degree in contributed to the Md. at age in education from the University and her bachelor’s degree in Leslie Carter Kerig ’75, of Clements, School in Arlington for 10 years. Reijo Roslof and Risto Roslof. landscape architecture from the Town,” which was given to award-winning the Daughters of the Revolu- 88. A native of Maryland, College Park. English from the University of Ridge, Md., died Sept. 25, 2010, Md., died Gene is survived by her mother, University of Georgia. An associ- tion library. She is survived of St. Mary’s An educator for 30 years in the Maryland, College Park. Grace at age 57. Born in Cumberland, Jan. 17, 2011, Irene Widmayer Ferguson; Douglas Martin Allen ’89, of ate at Lee and Associates, Inc., design work for by a son, Allwood; grandson, County, she graduated from St. Charles County public school worked as a technical librarian Md., she grew up in Leonard- at age 56. He her siblings, Teresa Marchese, St. Leonard, a Washington, D.C., landscape the Pentagon 9/11 Carter ; granddaughter, Mary Mary’s Female Seminary and system, Anne was a teacher, for the U.S. Navy and later spent town, Md. After graduating from was a lifelong Jamie Carr, Kurt Widmayer and Md., died architecture firm, Eric con- R. Neubauer; and three great joined the U.S. Navy in 1943. principal, and director of elemen- 30 years as a media specialist for St. Mary’s College, she received resident of St. Mary’s County. Derek Widmayer; her longtime April 20, tributed to the award-winning Memorial. granddaughters. She was stationed in Oakland, tary education. She retired as the St. Mary’s County Public her master’s degree in history After graduating with a bach- companion, Guy Thomas Sicilia; 2011, at age design work for the Pentagon Ca., as a pharmacist mate until the county’s director of staff School System. In 2003, she was from Goddard College. Leslie elor’s degree in social studies, her four children, Irene, Amy, 43. A native 9/11 Memorial. He is survived Ruth Marie Cooper ’35 died the end of World War II. After development and studies. Anne awarded the Order of Merit by was a teacher for 25 years in the he joined the family business, Vincent and Natalie; and seven of Sykesville, by his wife, Lauren Brandes; his Nov. 21, 2009, leaving the Navy, she went to the is survived by two grandsons. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Hurry’s Store in Clements, grandchildren. Md., he met his wife while both mother, Mae; his father, Glynn; at age 92, University of California, Berke- for over 50 years of service to the Va., and also was a pottery before becoming a liquor route were students at St. Mary’s and sisters, April Baugher and in the town ley, where she earned a master’s Anne Tilghman “Tillie” Muller Holy Angels Catholic Church instructor at a local recreation salesman. In 1981, his parents Rebecca Marie “Becky” College. Graduating with a Dawn Agostini. where she was degree in biology. She worked in ’52, of Hunt parish in Avenue, Md. Grace is center. She and her husband retired and he returned to run Guthrie ’83, bachelor’s degree in math- born, Seward, San Francisco as a medical sec- Valley, Md., survived by her husband, Allen; retired to Ridge in 2005. She Hurry’s Store until 2007 when of Baltimore, ematics and computer science, Sarah Michele Guineviere Nebraska. retary. Martha and her husband died Oct. 24, four daughters, Susan, Jennifer, was a costumed interpreter for he joined McKay’s grocery store died Douglas worked as a software Pyles ’13, Growing up in Maryland, she James moved to Park Hall, Md., 2010, at age Elizabeth Farrell, and Ruth Historic St. Mary’s City. Leslie in Leonardtown as assistant Feb. 10, 2011, and systems engineer for over age 19, died was a graduate of St. Mary’s after her mother died. Martha 77. A native of Franklin; a son, Gregory; and is survived by her husband, store manager. He is survived at age 50. A 20 years. Most recently, he was Feb. 17, 2011, Female Seminary and St. Mary’s worked for over 20 years for the Crisfield, Md., four grandchildren. George; daughter, Erin Nielsen; by his wife, Kathryn; his mother, vocational lead software engineer develop- in Alba, Italy, Seminary Junior College. Ruth St. Mary’s County Department she graduated from St. Mary’s mother, Ruth Carter; sister, Rosalyn; sisters, Mary Dusch rehabilitation specialist, Becky ing flight simulators for the while study- received her bachelor’s degree of Social Services. She is sur- Seminary and St. Mary’s Semi- Matthew “Skip” Parks ’59, Mary Karen Newstadt; and and Rita Dusch; brother, Allen; worked for the State of Mary- Army’s CH-47F helicopter. He is ing abroad. from Goucher College and vived by her children, James and nary Junior College and received of California, Md., died Oct. 1, three grandchildren. stepchildren, Michael Hurry, Ty- land’s Department of Education. survived by his wife, Susan; son, Sarah, also known as Sadie, was worked at the Pentagon during Bruce; three step-children John, her bachelor’s degree in educa- 2010, at age 71. A graduate of ler Nichols and Ciara Nichols; She is survived by her partner, David; his parents, August and majoring in political science and World War II. Alexander, and Christina Torres; tion in 1954 from the University Great Mills High School in Lex- William “Jasper” Trollinger IV and two grandchildren. Jacqueline Adams; her parents, Frances; and brothers, James international relations. She was and numerous grandchildren of Maryland. Tillie was a teach- ington Park, Md., he created the ’75, of Hol- Ronald and Leverne; sister ’77, Paul, and Greg. an avid Lady Gaga fan. A me- Eleanor Flowers Hurley ’38, and great-grandchildren. er, a department store manager, school’s emblem (hornet) and lywood, Md. Theresa Agnes Potts ’78 died Martha Lonnquist; and brothers morial service celebrating her life of Baltimore, died December 8, and worked at an employment chose its colors (green and gold). died Dec. 7, July 10, 2011, Daniel and John. Charles “Chuck” Herring was held at the campus’s River 2010, at age 91. Bobette Jenkins Lunergan agency before going to work for At St. Mary’s Seminary Junior 2010, at age 58. in Cheverly, ’91, of Bel Air, Md., died Oct. Center April 3. Sarah is survived ’47 died Dec. 15, 2010, in Bra- Johns Hopkins University for the College, he won “Best Work of He received Md. Born Debra Lorelle Bower ’85, of 3, 2010, at age 46. Raised in by her mother, Susan Swanger; Ruth Whittington Nutwell ’41 denton, Fla. Born in Brooklyn, next 30 years, retiring in 2008 as Art” in 1959 and continued his his bachelor’s in Prince Chesapeake, Va., died Aug. 4, Essex, Md., he joined the U.S. father, Mark and his wife, Laura; died February N.Y., in 1927, she grew up in Ar- its director of human resources. studies at the Maryland Institute degree in social studies and was George’s 2010, at age 50. A native of Glen Navy after graduating from high brother, Daniel; step-brother, 2, 2011, in lington, Mass., and attended St. She is survived by her daughter, of Art and Towson State Teach- employed as a manager for the County, Terry Burnie, Md., she was a political school and served two years as Jeffrey Adams; grandparents, Washington, Mary’s Female Seminary Junior Julia Berch. ers College. After serving two District of Columbia’s Water and graduated with a bachelor’s science major at St. Mary’s. She a machinist mate onboard the Bud and Janice Swanger, and D.C., at age College. After her marriage, she years in the U.S. Navy, Skip Sewer Authority. He is survived degree in social sciences. She is survived by her mother, Mitzi USS Puffer, a nuclear-powered Carolyn Pyles; and her beloved 88. Born moved to Framingham, Mass. Neysa McCoy Armiger ’53, of worked as a civilian at Patuxent by daughters, Lacey and Tara; his worked with disadvantaged Bower; and children Katelyn, submarine. After graduating cat, Salem. Memorial donations and raised in where she was a stay-at-home Millersville, Md., died Jan. 31, River Naval Air Station for 24 mother, Peggy; and sisters, Mary youth until she moved to La Alexandra, and Kirklee. from St. Mary’s College, he may be made to the Sarah Pyles Deale, Md., she was valedictori- mother and a volunteer for gar- 2008. A graduate of St. Mary’s years, specializing in graphic Trollinger and Alice Posey. Plata, Md., in 1982 and worked worked for Monro Brake and Scholarship Fund for scholar- an of her Southern High School den therapy and the American Seminary, she became a regis- arts, interior design, drafting, for the Charles County Mental Mr. Tire as a training manager ships to Chesapeake High class and attended St. Mary’s Fe- Field Service. After her children tered nurse in 1960 after gradu- and renovations. He is survived Health Department. Terry and was a corporate facilitator School and St. Mary’s College of male Seminary Junior College for were grown, she became a pro- ating from Union Memorial by a sister, Dolores Parks Lewis; returned to St. Mary’s County for Mile One. Chuck is survived Maryland. one year on a senatorial scholar- fessional florist and ran Bobette’s Hospital’s School of Nursing in two nephews, three nieces and in 2006 to live with family. by his wife, Sheila; sons, Ryan ship. During World War II, Ruth Boutique. In 1979, she and her Baltimore. She is survived by her 10 great-nephews and nieces. She is survived by her mother, and Cody; his mother, Yvonne;

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1 8 14 commercial real estate company. Mal Pais, Costa Rica. The at Warren Elementary School in Craig Stauffer ’04 and Megan and is a department chair in the ing on her master’s in profession- Marriages They live in Hanover, Pa. couple lives in Annapolis with Cockeysville, Md. The couple Hawn ’07 [13] were married in Frederick County, Md., public al studies at Towson. The couple their two dogs, Blue and Beau- lives in Nottingham, Md. May 2009 in Newport, R.I. Kyle school system. Sam teaches math lives in Nottingham, Md. &unions Erica Pearson ’99 and Woody mont and spend as much time Gahan ’04 and Doug Mayer and is a baseball coach for the Grover [3] were married Oct. as possible boating and traveling. Lauren Mansky ’04 and Eli ’04 were in the wedding party. same school system. They live in Christina Felde ’05 and Sean 16, 2010, in Estes Park, Colo. Park-Yanovitch ’04 [10] were The couple went to St. Martin Frederick, Md. Loman [19] were married June Doris Combs Byrd ’67 and The couple honeymooned in Rebecca Brooke Taylor ’02 married Aug. 6, 2011, in Saint Ini- for their honeymoon. They live 25, 2011, in Fairfax, Va. Beth Thomas Frederick Lee [1] were Costa Rica. Erica is a public and Michael J. Hayes, Jr. were goes, Md. Members of the wed- and work in Baltimore. Craig Sam Brown ’05 and Matt Acklin Brennan Shaw ’05 and Angela married Oct. 10, 2010, in Ridge, health analyst for the Health married Sept. 18, 2010, in Catons- ding party included Benjamin is a fourth-year medical student [16] were married April 30, 2011, Giuliano ’05 were bridesmaids. Md. The couple honeymooned Resource and Services Admin- ville, Md. The couple honey- J. Church ’04, Christopher at the University of Maryland in Milford, Pa. The couple and The couple honeymooned in at Smith Mountain Lake in istration, an agency of the U.S. mooned in St. Lucia. Rebecca is Brady ’04, Brian Mansky ’08, Medical School; Megan teaches their guests celebrated the mar- San Juan, Puerto Rico. Christina 2 9 15 Virginia. Doris is retired from Department of Health and the client relationship manager Amanda Christiansen ’04, and math at Dundalk High School. riage with a weekend of bonfires, teaches in the Prince George’s the U.S. Postal Service and the Human Services. Woody is an for Planning Solutions Group, a Emily Ogden ’03. The couple bluegrass, horseback riding and County, Md. public school Wicomico County, Md., Board information technology systems financial planning firm in Maple honeymooned in Curacao. Lau- Matthew Stone ’04 and Erica skeet shooting. Sam is a human system; Sean is a site manager of Education. Thomas works administrator for Ping Identity. Lawn, Md. Michael is a senior ren is pursuing a graduate degree Tokar ’05 [14] were married resources generalist with F.A. for SecTek. The couple lives in for J.F. Taylor, Inc. They live in The couple lives in Denver. Linux consultant with RedHat. in speech language pathology at May 20, 2011, in Stone Harbor, Davis Publishing Company; Matt Alexandria, Va. Dameron, Md. The couple and Rebecca’s daugh- the University of Pittsburgh; Eli N.J. The wedding party included recently completed his master’s Abi Smigel ’99 and Jonah Mul- ter Savannah live in Reston, Va. is a consultant for the Pittsburgh, matron of honor Nicky Tilley in higher education administra- Ellie Fletcher ’05 and Andrew Kathryn “KC” Ingraham ’98 lens [4] were married April 2, Pa.-based Economic Develop- Manulik ’05, and bridesmaids tion at Drexel University and is Ferrier [20] were married June and Anthony Applewhaite 2011, in San Francisco. The couple Angel Seymour ’03 and ment Organization. They live in Becca Wickizer ’06, Liz Allen a community relations specialist 13, 2010, on Kent Island, Md. were married June 28, 2008, in spent their honeymoon scuba div- Timothy Pitcher [7] were mar- Pittsburgh. ’06 and Erin McSpadden ’05. with ITT Technical Institute. The The bridal party included Cait- Washington, D.C. Brandi Hill ing off Komodo Island in Indone- ried April 22, 2008, in Leonar- 3 10 The service featured several couple and their cats, Meatball lin Thompson ’05, Meghan 17 Piccinino ’98, Gia Trionfo sia. Abi is a freelance underwater dtown, Md. Angel is the owner Tracy Naylor ’04 and Tyler alumni, including Hank Miller and Lady Bruce, live in the Art Raftery ’05 and Chantal Bu- ’99 and Lesley Kline ’98 were photographer and owner of Sea and operator of Little Angel’s Wright [11] were married May ’08 as an usher and cantor, Museum area of Philadelphia. chser ’05. Ellie works as a pe- members of the wedding party. Star Underwater Portraits; Jonah Daycare, an in-home daycare 29, 2011, in Hunt Valley, Md. Nicky as a vocalist, and Abby diatric occupational therapist for The couple honeymooned in is a podiatrist. The couple lives center. Timothy is a machinist at Members of the wedding party Rotholz ’05 as a reader. The Dave Coppersmith ’05 and Children’s Therapy Associates; Europe. Kathryn teaches ESL in in San Francisco. Ship Point Machine Company. included bridesmaids Judy Gal- couple honeymooned in Ber- Sara Murphy ’05 [17] were Andrew is a safety administrator the Montgomery County, Md., The couple and their daughter, lagher ’04 and Stacy Mann muda. Matt teaches third grade married Dec. 22, 2007, in for Copernicus Group IRB. The public school system. Anthony Mary E. Cowan ’02 and Audrina , born June 25, 2008, ’04. The couple honeymooned in the Montgomery County, Md. Baltimore. Members of the wed- couple lives in Carrboro, N.C. practices law in Washington, Michael J. Bell [5] were married live in California, Md. in Greece. Tracy, who received public school system, is working ding party included Amanda D.C. They became parents Oct. June 4, 2011, in St. Mary’s City. her master’s degree from on his master’s in education Lamont Link ’05 and Sarah Sherye Hathaway ’05 and 31, 2010, with the birth of their Kelsey Bush ’94 officiated. Jessica Constantino ’04 and Towson University, teaches first technology at the Johns Hopkins Hobbins Yusko ’05. The couple Michael Nickerson [21] were son, Anthony. The family lives in The couple cruised to Cozumel, Joseph Lopreiato [8] were mar- 5 grade at Seven Oaks Elementary 11 University, and is the lead singer honeymooned in St. Lucia. Sara married Oct. 16, 2010, in 18 Silver Spring, Md. Mexico; Belize; and Grand Turk ried Aug. 21, 2010, in Shelburne, School in Perry Hall, Md. Tyler, of the Killer Balloons (www. is a research specialist at Johns Denton, Md. The wedding party Island for their honeymoon. Vt. The couple honeymooned in a graduate of McDaniel College, thekillerballoons.com). Erica is Hopkins University School of included Meredith Stallman April Howard ’99 and Rob Mary works as a system analyst Paris, France. Jessica volunteers is a portfolio relationship man- pursuing a master’s in interna- Medicine; Dave is regulatory Johnson ’05. The couple hon- Thompkins [2] were married III for SAIC; Michael is a data at an elementary school for de- ager for Howard Bank in Ellicott tional affairs and a law degree at counsel for the Food and Drug eymooned in London, England. Aug.14, 2010, in Westminster, Md. sales consultant for Verizon. They velopmentally disabled children. City, Md. The couple lives in American University. She also Administration. They live in They live and work in Easton, Jackie Blaser ’00 was a brides- live in Lexington Park, Md. Joseph is a medical resident at Timonium, Md. works as a research associate at Baltimore. Md., where Sherye is a business maid. The couple honeymooned the Walter Reed National Mili- the Public International Law and development coordinator for in Hawaii. April is a science Will Sheils ’02 and Carolyn tary Medical Center in Bethesda, Alun Oliver ’04 and Cathy Policy Group, at the University’s Matthew Duda ’05 and Caitlin Celeste Contract Packaging and teacher for the Carroll County, Page [6] had an outdoor wed- Md. They live in Rockville, Md. Haan [12] were married July 23, Immigrant Justice Clinic, and on O’Brien ’07 [18] were married Michael, a graduate of Salisbury Md., public school system; Rob ding July 18, 2009, on Block Is- with their Siamese cat, Emma. 2011, in Ridge, Md. Members the staff of the Administrative Sept. 18, 2010, in Bel Air, Md. University, is a systems engineer is the director of operations for a land, R.I. and honeymooned in 6 of the wedding party included 12 Law Review. The couple lives in Members of the wedding party for Shore Bancshares, Inc. 19 Erin Fitzpatrick ’04 and Jeffrey Elizabeth Haan Rockenbaugh Glen Echo, Md. included Mark Allegrini ’05, Dyke [9] were married Oct. 23, ’00, Brad Newkirk ’04, Dana Justin Bates ’06, Mandy Hep- Leeann Hjemvik ’05 and Mat- 2010, in Taneytown, Md. Mia Josh Hunter ’02, Mitch Kate Walters ’04 and Sam ler Tourtlotte ’07 and Maggie thew Albaugh [22] were mar- Oliver Woods ’04 was a brides- Stanton ’05, Jamison Combs Mills [15] were married July Dimock ’07. Colin Woods ’05 ried June 5, 2010, in Waitsfield, maid. The couple honeymooned ’01, Elan Jenkins ’04, and 16, 2010, in Emmitsburg, Md. provided live music. The couple Vt. The couple honeymooned in Aruba and in Italy. Erin is a Aaron Crapster ’06. Alun is Maid of honor was Kate’s honeymooned in Rivera Maya, on the coast of Maine. Leeann family nurse practitioner at Bal- St. Mary’s new men’s head soc- sister, Mary Walters ’11. Mexico. Matthew is the east has a master’s degree in social timore Medical Systems Middle- cer coach; Cathy is a financial Stacy Mann ’04 and Kyleen coast director for Sonos, an audio work from the University of 4 sex Health Center, a non-profit manager at Patuxent River Naval Davis ’02 were bridesmaids. software company. Caitlin is an Vermont and is a clinical case family health center. Jeff works Air Station. The couple lives in The couple honeymooned in assistant director of admissions at manager for Northeastern Family Abi Smigel and Jonah Mullen scuba diving in Indonesia. as a physical education teacher 7 Leonardtown, Md. 13 St. Lucia. Kate teaches English Towson University and is work- Institute in South Burlington. 20

26 | St Mary’s College | The Mulberry Tree | winter 2011 St Mary’s College | The Mulberry Tree | winter 2011 | 27 Alumni connection Rebecca Eder and Larry Petruccy with their wedding party Chris D’Antuono and Elizabeth Thompson 31 were married in Richmond, Va. 21 27 35 Matthew is working on his Ashley Sides ’05 and Allen Chris D’Antuono ’06 and Eliza- in Historic St. Mary’s City. Marfa, Texas. They met as doctorate in clinical psychology Raley [26] were married May beth Thompson ’06 [29] were Kelsey Bush ’94 officiated at undergraduates while working at the University of Vermont. 15, 2010, in Saint Inigoes, Md. married May 30, 2010, in Rich- the ceremony while Philip Alsop on St. Mary’s literary magazine, The couple lives with their Bel- Tabitha Long Mattingly ’05 mond, Va. Members of the wed- ’11 was videographer. The new- Avatar. Lauren is a library assis- gian shepherd, Kya, in South was matron of honor and ding party included bridesmaids lyweds honeymooned in Zihjua- tant for the Hirsch Library at Burlington. Crystal Joseph ’05 was a Katie Greenberg Matisick tanejo, Mexico, before returning The Museum of Fine Arts, bridesmaid. Wedding guests ’06, Julie Hill ’06 and Mitchell to work at Visa, Inc. where they Houston, and volunteers at George Jakuta ’05 and Kate included Lori Linthicum Sides Vassallo ’06; best man Robbie met in 2007. The couple resides the Menil Collection. Joshua Meyer ’07 [23] were married ’76, mother of the bride; and Jo- Craven ’06; and groomsman in Lansdowne, Va. is working on his master’s in Dec. 17, 2010, in Baltimore. seph Raley, father of the groom Ryan D’Antuono ’08. The fine arts, studying poetry at the Dave Coppersmith ’05 was who retired from the college’s couple honeymooned in Geor- Karyn Sailstad ’07 and Alex University of Houston where 22 28 36 best man; Susan Hanna ’07 maintenance shop. The couple gia. Elizabeth received her law Wolstenholme [33] were mar- he is also a graduate teaching was maid of honor. The couple honeymooned in St. Lucia. degree in 2009 from Pennsylva- ried April 16, 2011, at Pilgrim fellow, and poetry editor for honeymooned in Jamaica. They Ashley is an environmental nia State University and practices United Church of Christ in the school’s literary journal live and work in Baltimore; scientist at Resource Manage- law with the Dorsey Law Firm Durham, N.C. The reception Gulf Coast. The couple lives in George is a special educa- ment Concepts, Inc., and Allen in Leonardtown, Md. Chris is was held at the North Carolina Houston’s Museum District. tion teacher at St. Elizabeth’s is a senior field engineer for L3 a contract specialist at Patuxent Museum of Life and Science. 29 School and Kate is a program Communications. They live in River Naval Air Station. They The wedding party included James McSavaney ’08 and assistant and parent educator Ridge, Md. live in St. Mary’s County. maid of honor Heidi Coxon Amy Royce [36] were married Caitlyn Quinn ’08 and Chris- Other alums in the wedding for the Even Start Program run ’04. The couple honeymooned Jan. 8, 2011, in Washington, topher Sarna [38] were mar- party were Kiki Possick by Education Based Latino Megan Targarona ’05 and her Whitney Torrence ’06 and in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Moun- D.C. The wedding party includ- ried Aug. 27, 2010, in Lemont, (’07-’10), Allie Graham- Outreach. high school sweetheart, Derek Marcos Salaverria ’06 [30] tains. Karyn and Alex first met ed Jordan Grant ’09 and Jess 23 30 Ill. Casey Marshall ’08 was Pardus ’10, Alex Noble 37 Sophocles [27], were married were married Oct. 8, 2010, in in 2005 when she was studying Vishner ’08. The couple hon- maid of honor and Kathryn ’10, Nathan McCurdy ’08, Jo Ann Kraft ’05 and Walter Oct. 30, 2010, in Towson, Md. Annapolis, Md. Thomas Ogar abroad in Stratford-upon-Avon. eymooned in Key West. James Tiches ’09 played the viola. Jon Noble ’09, and Brooks Moran, Jr. [24] were married Nicole Mulford Fiorito ’05 ’06 was best man; and Lyle Karyn is the U.S. accounts is pursuing a master’s in divinity The St. Mary’s crew surprised Whiteford ’08. David Yost Feb. 5, 2011, in Lexington Park, was matron of honor; Erin Long ’06 and Ryan Alex- manager for Wild & Wolf, a at Wesley Theological Seminary. Caitlyn and Chris by having ’09 was the reception DJ. The Md. Walter’s sister, Samantha McGeeney White ’05 and ander ’06 were groomsmen. gift company in Bath, England. Amy is earning her law degree Baltimore musician Caleb Stine couple cruised to the Grand Moran ’11, was a brides- Lauren Harrington Holthaus Jessica “Dallas” Hayden ’06 Alex is a design engineer for at Georgetown University. They perform the first dance, “Home Cayman Island, Honduras, maid. The couple cruised the ’05 were bridesmaids. The cou- was a special guest. The couple Dyson in Malmesbury, Eng- live in Washington, D.C. from Work.” The couple hon- Belize and Mexico. Kathy is a southern Caribbean on their ple honeymooned in Hawaii. honeymooned in Italy. They land. The couple lives in Bath. eymooned in Ireland. Caitlyn production manager for Federal honeymoon. Jo is an informa- Megan is director of finance at live and work in Annapolis; Nezia Munezero ’08 and Jean is an operations supervisor for Express; Christian is a project tion systems specialist at the MuniMae; Derek, a graduate of Whitney as office manager for Kimberly Williams ’07 and Calmère Kubwayo [37] were The University of Chicago engineer for the Maryland U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Loyola University of Maryland, 24 Landmarks Marketing, Inc., Andrew Politz [34] were mar- 32 married Aug. 20, 2011, in Ridge, 38 Medical Center in Chicago, Transportation Authority. They Council in Vienna, Va. Walter is a real estate agent with Cum- and Marcos as volunteer coor- ried Nov. 6, 2010, in Bel Air, Md. Members of the wedding Ill.; Chris is a senior banker live in Cockeysville, Md. is an inventory specialist for mings & Co. Realtors. They dinator for Historic Annapolis. Md. Kate Meyer Jakuta ’07 party included bridesmaids for Harris Bank. The couple Insurance Auto Auction in live in Towson. and Lisa Williams ’14 were Sylviane Elessie ’10, Mpho resides in Darien, Ill. Janlyn Paisie ’09 and Jacob Brandywine, Md. They live in Rebecca Eder ’07 and Larry members of the wedding party. Lichaba ’12, Vanessa Maggio Eikenberg ’09 were married Waldorf, Md. Lisa Burkman ’06 and James Petruccy ’07 [31] were mar- The couple took a honeymoon ’11; Rachel Mendy ’10, Ka- Samantha Roy ’08 and Ryan May 29, 2011, in the Garden Solier ’07 [28] were married ried May 1, 2011, in Cock- cruise from Ft. Lauderdale to veirirua Murangi ’09 and Ma- Noell [39] were married Sept. of Remembrance at the col- Stephanie Nelson ’05 and May 30, 2010, in St. Mary’s eysville, Md. Members of the Los Angeles. Kim, a graduate rie Rose Thorpe ’10; grooms- 25, 2010, in Washington, D.C. lege. Kiki Possick (’07-’10), Travis Theus [25] were mar- City. Alexis Berry ’07 was wedding party included Mat- of the University of Maryland’s men Gameli Agbleze ’08 and Their reception was held at Rachel Johns ’08 and Robert ried Aug. 28, 2010, in Baltimore. maid of honor; Erin Anthony thew Majerowicz ’07, Peter School of Nursing, works at Taiwo Salau ’07; hostesses The Westin in Annapolis. The Blackwell ’09 were in the Jennifer Short ’05 was in the ’05 was a bridesmaid; Neil Lo ’06, and Allison Scheller Johns Hopkins Hospital as a Maurine Obi ’11, Obiageri couple honeymooned in Puerto wedding party. The couple hon- wedding party. The couple Feldman ’08 was best man; 25 ’08, MAT ’09. Rebecca is a registered nurse in the Pediatric 33 Okafor ’11 and Anika Green 39 Rico. Samantha is a medical eymooned in the Florida Keys. honeymooned in the Turks and Demid Federov ’08 and product development scientist Intensive Care Unit. Andy is ’12; pastor Bonnie McCubbin laboratory technologist at Anne Janlyn is a chemist for SAIC/ and Caicos Islands. Stephanie Jason Catterton ’06 were for Taylor Technologies; Larry the Maryland regional manager ’09; reader Meghan Sullivan Arundel Medical Center; Ryan is ECBC; Jacob is a sales associate is a senior family counselor groomsmen. The couple honey- manages high school academic for CDR Associates. The couple ’08; and photographer Morgan a general foreman for Clark Con- for Cyberguys. The couple lives for Youth Villages in Atlanta, mooned in Aruba and live and placement at Connections lives in Abingdon, Md. Drzewicki Barr ’08. Nezia struction. They live in Annapolis. in Havre de Grace, Md. Ga. Travis graduated from the work in Pittsburgh, Pa. Lisa has Education. The couple honey- and Jean Calmere co-founded Pratt Institute with a degree started a dog-walking and pet- mooned in Los Angeles, and Lauren Hannon ’08 and Burundi Fund for Hope and Kathy Brady ’09 and in illustration design and is a sitting business called Bark of lives in Nottingham, Md. Joshua Gottlieb-Miller ’08 Restoration, Inc. to make it Christian Schneider ’09 [40] freelance artist. They live in the ‘Burgh and James is work- [35] were married June 18, possible for repatriated refugees were married April 10, 2010, Marietta, Ga. ing on his MBA at Carnegie Christina “Keeney” Riedel 2011, in Houston, Texas. The to obtain a college degree. The in Catonsville, Md. Alana Mellon University. ’07 and Ron Gabrielle [32] couple honeymooned in the couple lives in St. Inigoes, Md. Slater ’10 was maid of honor. 26 tied the knot Oct. 9, 2010, Big Bend National Park and 34 40

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Vol. 25 25T No.No. 7 10 HE B ALTIMORE DecemberDecember 24 3 - -30, 9, 2010 A Baltimore T Times/TimesIMES of Baltimore Publication Jamie Morningstar Merry Christmas from The Baltimore Times

with their family Santa Claus visited Mondawmin Mall again this year. For over 25 years, Santa has made a special trip from the North Pole to the mall. Reagan Holmes, three months old, is a part of yet another generation touched by this special visit. Santa will return to The North Pole on Christmas Eve.

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She joins brother Finley, 5. The coordinates recruiting, player To Michelle Thompson Stul- To Nick Vallandingham ’02 To Tracy Vallandingham ’04 To Cari Nanton To Kathleen Sanders family recently relocated from development and opponent berger ’01 and Cas Stulberger, and Tracy Vallandingham, a and Jennifer Vallandingham, a Holmes ’08 and Stephanos ’05 and John births Boston, Mass., to Chapel Hill, scouting. Trish is enjoying being a son, Joel Michael [13], born daughter, Rylee Nicole [17], son, Dustin Bradley [22], born Stephanos ’06, a son, Robert Holmes, a N.C. Caron works as a behav- 2 11 20 a stay-a-home mom for now. The April 28, 2011. Joel joins brother born March 13, 2010. Rylee joins June 18, 2011. Tracy and Jen are Thomas John [26], born Jan. ioral consultant for children with family lives in Auburn, Mass. Patrick, 9 and sister, Lila, 3. brother Drew, 4. Nick and Tracy budget/financial analysts at Na- daughter, Reagan 30, 2011. Kat graduated from To Elise Maccubbin Schreiber autism; Jeremy is a geochemist Michelle is executive assistant to are budget analysts at Naval Air val Air Systems Command. The Michelle, born Sept. the University of Maryland ’95 and Daemian Schreiber Kurt Bradshaw ’01 at the University of North Caro- To and the president of MedStar Visiting Systems Command. The family family lives in California, Md. 14, 2010. Cari is an Medical School in May 2011 and ’98, a son, Eli David [1], born lina, Chapel Hill. Kate Datsko Bradshaw ’02, Nurse Association. Cas works lives in California, Md. is doing a combined residency Oct. 14, 2010. Elise is a school a son, Sam David [9], born for Special Operations Technol- To A. Simone Fields ’05, a editorial assistant in pediatrics and emergency psychologist, Daemian is To Emily Grimes Jagusch ’99 May 13, 2011. Kurt and Kate ogy, Inc. The family lives in To Katherine Ann Combs ’03 daughter, Olivia Simone, [23] for the Baltimore medicine at the University of program manager for QuanTech, and Dean Jagusch, a son, Owen were married in August 2007. Laurel, Md., right up the street and Louis Hicks, a daughter, born Dec. 29, 2009. Simone is a Maryland. John is in the U.S. 3 12 21 Times, Bobby is the Inc.’s fisheries research group. Hugh [6], born Dec. 17, 2010. He’s vice president of business from Michael Hughes ’98 and Catherine Ann, [18] born Sept. child advocate attorney for the Coast Guard Reserves stationed creator and publish- They celebrated their ninth wed- Emily teaches at a charter school development-retail for TIG Glob- Kristin Montgomery Hughes 4, 2010. Katie, who worked Maryland Legal Aid Bureau in in St. Inigoes, Md. The family ding anniversary Oct. 26. The in Baltimore; Dean is a regional al, an internet marketing firm ’99 and daughter Kathryn. on the college’s River Con- Baltimore, representing children er of www.huevoic- lives in Baltimore. family lives in Burke, Va. president with Tecta America, a for the hospitality industry; she’s cert Series and Arts Alliance in the foster care system. They es.com website. commercial roofing company. an elementary school teacher in To Amanda Jones Zim- events for a couple of years, is live in Baltimore County, Md. The family lives in To Sarah Tennent Simmons To Lewis Van Wambeke ’96 The family lives in Baltimore. Montgomery County. The fam- mermann ’01 and Chris a stay-at-home mom. Louis is ’06 and Raymond Simmons and Daniela Van Wambeke, ily lives in Kensington, Md. Zimmermann, a son, Andrew a professor of sociology at St. To Ellen Wilkie Kowal ’05 and Baltimore. ’06, a daughter, Anna Faith, a son, Luke Robert [2], born To Jennifer Woods Nicosia 4 13 22 James [14], born April 4, 2011. Mary’s College. The family lives Michael Kowal, a son, Michael [27] born Sept. 25, 2010, in March 27, 2011. He joins brother ’99 and Brian Nicosia, a daugh- To Ashley Irving ’01 and Amanda is a college and career in Lexington Park, Md. Joseph [24], born Feb. 17, 2011, Annapolis. Sarah, a nurse and Jared, 2. Lew is principal of ter, Savannah Grace [7], born Christopher Chaney, a daughter, counselor at Thomas Stone in Baltimore. Ellen is on leave performance improvement Archbishop Spalding High Sept. 8, 2010. Jennifer is a project Evelyn Renee [10], born Nov. High School in Waldorf, Md. To Jason Lawson ’03 and Val- from the Howard County, Md., coordinator for Calvert Hospice, School in Severn, Md.; Daniela manager for The SI Organiza- 12, 2010, in Philadelphia. Ashley Chris is the director of financial erie Chapman Lawson ’04, a public school system. Michael To Lori Comegys Schmidt ’05 graduated from Western Gover- is an attorney for the Board of tion; Brian works for the New is a stay-at-home mom and aid for the College of Southern daughter, Julia Gwen [19], born works for Kinder Morgan as an and Andrew Schmidt, a daugh- nors University with a master’s Veterans Appeals.The family York Yankees as a system archi- Chris is a U.S. Coast Guard Maryland. Amanda writes that May 4, 2011. Julia joins brother area manager. The family lives ter, Ana Elise [25], born May 1, in nursing education. Ray, a lives in Annapolis, Md. tect in baseball operations. The 5 14 23 flight mechanic.T he family lives they moved back to Southern Jesse, 3. Jason is a contracting in Wexford, Pa. 2011. Lori did higher education budget analyst at Patuxent River family lives in Leesburg, Va. in Middleburg, Fla. Maryland from Rochester, N.Y., officer for the U.S. Navy; Valerie, and non-profit work prior to Naval Air Station, is working on To Jim Wood ’97 and Liz Wes- and now live in Lusby, Md. who taught at Chopticon High Ana’s birth. Andrew is an as- a master’s in management from tin Wood (’93-’95), a daughter, To Stephen Morningstar ’00 To Melissa Daniels McCor- School for three years, is a stay- sociate at Booz Allen Hamilton Florida Institute of Technology. Charlotte Elizabeth [3], born and Jamie Morningstar ’01, a mick ’01 and Brian McCor- To Becky Porter MacPherson at-home mom. The family lives doing consulting work for the The family, including golden- February 28, 2011. Jim is a senior daughter, WanYing Hope [28], mick, a son, Kristofer Paul [11], ’02 and David MacPherson, in Lexington Park, Md. federal government. The family doodle, Brody, lives in Prince aide to Congressman Steny born Feb. 6, 2009, in Jiangzi born Oct. 14, 2010, joining a son, Cameron John [15], lives in Middletown, Md. Frederick, Md. Hoyer; Liz is a senior social sci- Province, China, and a “Morn- 6 15 24 Abigail, who’s almost 3. Melissa born May 8, 2009. Becky and To Carol Schmoeller Hatton ence analyst for the Government ingstar evermore” March 14, is on a two-year leave from the David were married Sept. 6, ’04 and Matthew Hatton, a Accountability Office. Charlotte, 2011. WanYing joins her siblings Maryland Park Service. Brian is 2008, in Baltimore. Nichelle daughter, Reese Eliza [20], her brother, Carter, 3, and their Sam, 10, Ben, 8, and Sasha, 4. A a civil engineer for the Allegany Alston (1998-2001) and Kai born May 1, 2011. Carol is the parents live in Wheaton, Md. special shout-out goes to Eliza- County Department of Public Cunningham ’02 were guests. head women’s lacrosse coach and beth Rose ’02, China program Works. The family lives in The couple honeymooned in director of recreational sports at To Michael Hughes ’98 and supervisor for World Association Frostburg, Md. Scotland. Becky works in insti- Dickinson College in Carlisle, Kristin Montgomery Hughes for Children and Parents, for tutional research at the College Penn. Matt is the head men’s 7 16 25 ’99, a daughter, Kathryn her help. Steve is a stay-at-home To Georgia Abend Ringling of Notre Dame of Maryland; lacrosse coach for McDaniel Elizabeth [4], born Feb. 6, 2011. dad and snow sports instructor ’01 and Jerry Ringling, a son, David is the head of a lab that College in Westminster, Md. The Michael is an attorney with for the Sundance Resort. Jamie Oliver Finn [12], born April studies cancer genetics at the family lives in Manchester, Md. the Internal Revenue Service; is a principal product manager 10, 2011. Oliver joins sister, Carnegie Institution. The family Kristin is a program analyst at for VMware, a virtualization Sophia Rhea, 5. Georgia, who lives in Baltimore. To Richard Romer ’04 and the Food and Drug Administra- software company. Their home previously worked as a lab Laura McKeever, a son, Brod- tion. Fran Galiano Hughes ’66 is in Orem, Utah. technician for Calvert County, To Kathryn Holmes Sulkowski erick Rhodes [21], born Aug. 8 17 26 is a proud grandmother and is a stay-at-home mom. Jerry, a ’02 and David Sulkowski ’02, 8, 2011. Rich is an analyst for Carrie Hughes Peery ’01 is a To Kevin Robinson ’00 and 2007 graduate of the University a son, Nathan Henry [16, born Montgomery County Council proud aunt. The family lives in Trish Youngblood Robinson, a of Maryland University College May 14, 2011. He joins brother President Valerie Ervin, Laura is A record 71 golfers enjoyed the 3rd Annual Hawktoberfest Golf Laurel, Md. daughter, Kathleen Nicole [8], with an environmental manage- Tyler, 2. Mom and Dad are an online teacher coordinator for born Oct. 20, 2010. Kevin is ment degree, is a project analyst proudly serving as physicians in Connections Learning. The fam- Tournament at Cedar Point Golf Course on Friday September 30th. To Caron Ellzey Inglis ’99 and assistant men’s basketball coach with Research and Engineering the U.S. Army and are stationed ily lives in Silver Spring, Md. Jeremy Inglis, a daughter, Amelia at The College of the Holy Development, Inc. The family in South Korea. Jane [5], born April 27, 2010. Cross, in Worcester, Mass. He 9 18 27 lives in Lexington Park.

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sk anyone what their first cent designation as an arboretum is the label- Supporting the Arboretum – impression was of St. Mary’s College ing and signage that is displayed around the Ways to Give, Ways to Make a Aof Maryland and most likely you We’ve been acknowledged campus. Signs explain how different features Difference! will be given their memories of the visu- like tidal marshes, buffer areas and raingar- At St. Mary’s College of Maryland, there ally striking campus on the banks of the dens contribute to the health of the landscape; by Tree Campus USA for are numerous ways for you to give to the St. Mary’s River. Joe and I had a similar labels for specimen trees and plants that thrive Arboretum, and improve the campus land- response to this campus’ great beauty when engaging the student body in these latitudes have been added and will scape. You can: we arrived in the summer of 2010. As he as- continue to signify our arboretum work. The Arboretum Committee will review all sumed his role as the new president I began and broader community in To increase the level of interaction with the Adopt a Tree: for $1,000 you can select proposed dedication labels prior to their to look for ways to become connected to the campus and community, the Arboretum Asso- (or have our staff select for you) an exist- purchase and installation by the college’s campus community as well. Acting as a stew- our activities. ciation, with our neighbor Historic St. Mary’s ing campus tree to ‘adopt’ and label. The grounds staff. ard of this landscape and bringing recogni- City, hosts many events throughout the year donation will cover the cost of labeling tion to it was a natural fit for me, and a role and we have created an interactive self-guided the tree (including an official St. Mary’s Additionally, should you choose to, you I’ve accepted without hesitation. walking tour. See our website, www.smcm. Arboretum label of tree type, and database can elect to hold a dedication or memorial edu/arboretum, for a full calendar of events entry). Your $1,000 donation also includes service at the site at a time of your choice. and access to the walking tour. a simple dedication label, with language of The Arboretum Committee will note your This past year some of our most success- your choice. For example: “Remembering service with a ribbon display (in St. Mary’s ful endeavors included new plantings behind John Smith, ’77” or “honoring the Arnold colors) along with a larger, temporary lami- two residence halls, conducted by student and family of Laurel, Maryland.” nated tag that notes in greater detail your recognition (listing who is being celebrated staff volunteers; the establishment of a heal- Adopt a Bench: for $2,500 you can select and why, who contributed and why). These ing garden on campus for counseling services A grove of bald cypress borders one edge of the (or have our staff select for you) an exist- James P. Muldoon River Center. tags will be removed one month later, but work; and presentations on herb gardens and ing campus bench to ‘adopt’ and label. As the information will go into our permanent raingardens. In 2011-2012, a full slate of com- with adopting a tree, you would be able to us meet our goal of planting nearly three dozen tree database and online map. munity presentations is underway, including provide the inscription for the name plate new or replacement trees this year, maintaining a critical areas landscaping talk, a lecture on for the bench. In all cases, the fees for the above gifts to two recently arrived pests threatening our our green campus profile. This support also the Arboretum help us care for our campus Install a Bench: for $3,500 you can have a landscape, a native tree and plant workshop, assists our outreach, which enhances our abil- landscape. Donations are tax-deductible new bench installed on campus, at a place and more. Again, see our website for dates and ity to continue to be a good neighbor to our and are to be made to the St. Mary’s to be determined by you and our Arboretum details. All are welcome to attend, and there is friends here in St. Mary’s County. College of Maryland Foundation. For more Committee. Again, all procedures above no cost to attend our public workshops. The St. Mary’s Arboretum truly is a project information, contact: Michael Carver, apply. The work we have done has already gained that renews our connection to the environ- 240-895-3206 or [email protected]. recognition from beyond our campus. In our ment and strengthens the bonds that make first year we have been named to Tree Cam- our community strong. This place – the river, pus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the land, the flora and fauna – influences our engaging the student body and broader com- work and our play daily, and it is only fitting munity in our activities. that the Arboretum Association continues Such recognition is made possible though to organize our effort to encourage a more the work of an energetic group of people that thoughtful appreciation of the landscape. includes college staff, students, trustees, alumni Our students, our educational mission, are

Photo: S an d y R o bb ins and members of the community. Not only have well-served by this project, and I’m proud to The mighty willow oak in the Garden of Remembrance is one of the state of Maryland’s “Top 20” Champion Trees. people come together to lend their time to give be a part of it. lectures, host workshops, and take part in plant- For more information about the St. Mary’s St. Mary’s College is perfectly suited to foster our surroundings and how we as individuals ings, but dozens of people have supported our Arboretum Association, and how you can an arboretum. As part of an ecological commu- can have an impact on our environment. efforts through financial commitments. This get involved, please visit www.smcm.edu/ nity of about 1000 acres of biologically diverse As a designated arboretum, we have put a financial support will allow us to continue la- arboretum.  habitat, where two-thirds of the land falls with- name to much of the work already being done beling specimens with a goal of getting to 100 in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Areas, and mis- on campus and invited the greater community labeled trees and shrubs this coming year, so sions of education and historic preservation are in to connect with the college, the campus and that students and visitors alike can become The St. Mary’s Arboretum Association was dedicated on March 26, 2011, as part of President Urgo’s inauguration celebration. pursued, the St. Mary’s Arboretum allows for the unique flora and fauna of southernM ary- more knowledgeable about what grows here in Here, Lesley Urgo cuts the dedication ribbon around the mighty willow oak that stands in the Garden of Remembrance. greater appreciation and understanding of both land. One of the most visible aspects of our re- Southern Maryland. Donations will also help

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t’s often said that college is a place volleyball coaching staff. Through these con- she went to kindergarten,” says Davis. Davis University of Maryland.When he was a child, it for a maximum of six one-year terms before where friends become family, and St. nections, he has an even deeper understand- didn’t come back alone when she returned to Wood would ride his bicycle from the family a mandatory two-year break,” says Wood. “I IMary’s College of Maryland is certainly “In the summers, my parents ing of the need to give back to St. Mary’s. pursue her studies; her younger sister Mary home to the campus. In 1958, while working believe I am in my fifth cycle. no exception. “We’ve had to raise tuition every year. We and brother John also attended. In true family part-time at a grocery store as well as at the “I think that all alumni should be involved Tom Brewer (Class of 1981) and Marian had a place on the Bay, so really need any and all additional support to fashion, all three siblings graduated from the post office on the Patuxent River Naval Air with their alma mater. They are a vital arm of Bolton (Class of 1979), however, took it to the supplement that. We lost one of our volleyball College on June 3, 1978. Base, Wood came to a realization. “While I the college. I enjoy being a small part of this next level. They married in 1980. And all three since 7th or 8th grade I’ve players last year because she simply couldn’t When Davis isn’t spending time with her was making a good income, especially with through my work with the council.”  of their children chose St. Mary’s. Additionally, afford to come back.” 10 grandchildren, volunteering at Park Hall both jobs, I realized that at neither of these po- Tom works at the college as a laboratory co- been sailing small boats. The Emergency Assistance Scholarship Elementary School, or caring for the family sitions did I really want my supervisor’s job. It The Woods and Brewers are two examples of how St. ordinator. Fund is designed to help students who may home located just down the road from the was at that moment I decided that I definitely Mary’s College really does run in the family. Genera- “We both started in the fall of 1975, in our When I came around the be faced with tough financial decisions due to College, she and her family stay connected needed to pursue my education.” tions of alumni are passing the proverbial torch every freshman year. We both lived on campus,” unexpected circumstances or life events. Since by attending various events such as Alumni Wood has been involved with the Alumni single day, with a single spark igniting a passion for says Tom. corner and saw the river that its creation in 2008, the fund has provided Weekend and Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s Col- Council for many years. “I think you can be on education that blazes into each and every aspect of life. Tom’s roots were anchored around the wa- pretty much did it.” over $200,000 in aid to 59 St. Mary’s students. lege of Maryland functions. “I think that giv- ter since his youth, thus selecting St. Mary’s The current economy only underscores the ing back is just another piece of being part of seemed a natural fit. “In the summers,” he says, — Tom Brewer ’81 importance of the emergency fund and its the college,” says Davis. “The friendships that “my parents had a place on the (Chesapeake) ability to allow deserving students to remain I made there are long-lasting. I still remember Tribute Giving at the college and earn their degrees. The younger Brewer also understands the Tribute gifts recognize family members, friends, and colleagues importance of giving back and maintaining connections to the College. “Just come back whose lives touch so many. Made in memory of or in honor of, every once in a while and remember why you these gifts provide financial support to uphold St. Mary’s prom- loved the place so much. If you’re coming down for an alumni event, you see the men- ise for public liberal arts education and its goals for accessibility, tality of the people here, both students and diversity, and academic excellence. Not only are these gifts signifi- alumni, and you remember why it was a much easier time when you were in college. And cant to the college, but they exemplify the community’s spirit and hopefully you’d like to see that atmosphere be “the St. Mary’s way.” This year, the college community – faculty, around for other generations so they have the staff, students, alumni, and friends – initiated and created two funds ability to choose their path like you did.” to remember beloved members Alan Paskow and Joe Carroll. (see p. 5) Thomas Brewer (center) celebrates his graduation Thomas, Class of 2005, with dad, Tom, Class of 1981. ighteen years before the Brewer Roberta and Jim Wood (seated) with their family. with sisters Erin (left) and Megan (right). family began its St. Mary’s legacy, If you would like to contribute online, go to www.smcm.edu and click “Support St. Mary’s.” ERoberta Wood Davis arrived on my history and lit teachers. The dedication the Bay, so since 7th or 8th grade I’ve been sailing teaching an organic chemistry lab at the Col- campus, graduating two years later from teachers had to their students was incredible. small boats. When I came around the corner lege. “While I was in school, I visited other then-St. Mary’s Seminary Junior College in When I came back to St. Mary’s to finish my and saw the river that pretty much did it.” colleges that friends went to and I had an op- 1959. “I met my husband, James Davis (Class degree, people were always there to help me The younger Brewer, Thomas, (Class of 2005) portunity to study abroad in Australia,” says of 1958), while he was taking liberal arts even though I was busy raising four children shared similar sentiments. “For me, growing Thomas. “I used those opportunities to see courses part-time and engineering courses and running a household.” up, my parents both worked during the sum- what it would be like to go to a large universi- on the base part-time,” she said. “He moved Roberta is not the only member of the mers. My dad would bring me and my sisters ty, and it certainly confirmed my appreciation in next door to me, and since he was going to Wood family to find love at St. Mary’s – down here, so this was pretty much summer of the small school community we have here school down at St. Mary’s, he drove me.” The brother Charles ‘67, met his wife Judy ‘66, camp for us. And when I had the opportunity at St. Mary’s. couple married in 1959, and Davis turned her while on campus; the couple soon married to go here for college, it was an easy decision.” “Larger class sizes, like in Sydney, made me attention to teaching elementary school and and their daughter, Janet, graduated from St. Younger sisters Megan and Erin are slated to realize that you were just kind of a face in a raising a family. Mary’s in 1991. graduate in 2012. stadium and not in a classroom where profes- When the school became a four-year col- One of Davis’ other siblings, Jim Wood, Thomas returned to St. Mary’s this fall sors were looking to make sure you were pay- lege, Davis returned to earn her bachelor’s who currently serves as the college’s Alumni after earning a graduate degree in pharmacy ing attention, to make sure that you actually degree while raising four children ranging in Council treasurer, came to St. Mary’s College from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. understood it and got it.” age from high school to toddler. “My youngest in 1959 and graduated in 1961; he went on to Following in his father’s footsteps, he will be The elder Brewer also is a member of the daughter jokes that she went to college before earn his bachelor of science degree from the

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Students at St. Mary’s make connections We all know that feeling with lifelong friends, with professors and the first time our car slowly with academic and personal pursuits. curves down the hill on Route 5 and we see St. Mary’s for St. Mary’s is a place that fosters those the first time! And we know our students are indeed connections through its intimate size: 2,000 “ahead of the curve.” students, 12:1 student faculty ratio, and a Annual college rankings prove residential campus where 85% of students it: U.S. News & World Report live and study together on campus. lists St. Mary’s as one of the top five public liberal arts colleges in the nation, along These connections continue beyond the with the military academies banks of the river where graduates carry and Virginia Military Institute. Furthermore, The Princeton the benefits of the liberal arts education Review chose it as one of the to the world while staying in touch with best 376 colleges nationwide and one of the best colleges classmates, professors and ideas that were in the Northeast in its spring formed during their academic careers. guide. Finally, Forbes magazine rates St. Mary’s as the 25th best college in the South.

The top image is a postcard showing the view approaching campus from the north circa 1925, before the construction of Route 5; the St. Mary’s River is on the right, with the cottage, pump house and garage in the foreground; the water tower, Calvert Hall and the Lodge can be seen in rear. Alumni reconnect with their alma mater and their classmates at Alumni The bottom image is from fall Weekend 2011. 2011, showing Route 5, the boat house, and the James P. Philanthropy plays an important role in Muldoon River Center. fostering these connections. Renew your connection to St. Mary’s by making a gift today. To make your gift go to www.smcm. edu/advancement or call 240-895-3206.

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On October 11, the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s soccer team notched their first win over the University of Mary Washington since 1981 as the Seahawks tallied a 3-0 victory against the Capital Athletic Conference frontrunner. Shown here, team captain and mid- fielder Brian Payne, a senior from Catonsville, Maryland. Photo: Bill Woo d